§ 340-75
Special use permits
- A. An application for the issuance of a special use permit may be made by any person, group, agency, or corporation by filing with the Zoning Enforcement Officer an application describing the request and supported by such data and evidence as may be required by the Zoning Board. The Table of Use Regulations specifies the uses requiring special use permits in each district. The Zoning Enforcement Officer shall immediately transmit each application received to the Zoning Board and shall transmit a copy of each application to the Town Planner and the Planning Board.
Editor's Note: The Table of Use Regulations is included at the end of this chapter.
- B. In granting a special use permit, the Zoning Board shall require that evidence of the satisfaction of the following criteria be entered into the record of the proceedings:
- (1) That granting of the special use permit will be compatible with the neighboring uses and will not adversely effect the surrounding neighbors' use and enjoyment of their property;
- (2) That granting of the special use permit will be environmentally compatible with neighboring properties and the protection of property values;
- (3) That granting of the special use permit will be compatible with the orderly growth and development of the Town of Johnston, and will not be environmentally detrimental therewith;
- (4) That the best practices and procedures to minimize the possibility of any adverse effects on neighboring property, the Town of Johnston, and the environment have been considered and will be employed, including but not limited to considerations of soil erosion, water supply protection, septic disposal, wetland protection, traffic limitation, safety and circulation;
- (5) That the purposes of this chapter, and as set forth in the Comprehensive Plan, shall be served by said special use permit;
- (6) That granting of the special use permit will substantially serve public convenience and welfare; and
- (7) That granting of the special use permit will not result in or create conditions that will be inimical to the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the community.