Findings and conditions of the Board
[Amended 12-4-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-12]
Following a public hearing, the Zoning Board of Review shall issue findings and conclusions supporting its decision irrespective of whether the decision is to grant or deny the application or appeal before the Board. In granting a variance or special use permit, the Board may apply such special conditions that may, in the opinion of the Board, be required to promote the intent and purposes of this chapter and the Comprehensive Plan. Failure to abide by any special conditions attached to an approval shall constitute a zoning violation. Such special conditions shall be based on competent credible evidence on the record, be incorporated into the decision and may include but are not limited to provisions for the following:
- A. Physical amenities such as screening, setbacks, buffer zones and others, to prevent nuisance to and promote harmony with the use of nearby property.
- B. Minimizing adverse impact of the development upon other land, including the type, intensity, design and performance of activities.
- C. Designating the exact location and nature of development.
- D. Controlling the sequence of development, including when it must be commenced and completed.
- E. Controlling the duration of use or development; this includes but is not limited to the time within which any temporary structure must be removed.
- F. Assuring satisfactory installation and maintenance of required public improvements.
- G. Establishing detailed records by submission of drawings, maps, plats or specifications.