Procedure

A. An application for a special use permit may be made by any person, provided the owner of the subject property must join in the application, 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 of Review.
B. Public notice shall be given thereof at least 14 days prior to the date of the hearing in a newspaper of general circulation in the city or town. Notice of hearing shall be sent by first-class mail to the applicant, and to all those who would require notice under Article XVII and (R.I.G.L. § 45-24-53). The notice shall include the street address of the subject property.
C. All costs of notification shall be borne by the applicant.
D. Findings of fact and written decisions shall be recorded and retained.
E. The concurring vote of four of five members of the Zoning Board of Review sitting at the hearing shall be required to decide in favor of an applicant for a special use permit.
F. All applications for a special use permit shall be subject to development plan review conducted by the Planning Board. This review shall be advisory to the Zoning Board of Review. (See Article XIV, § 260-73.)
G. Appeals of the decision of the Zoning Board of Review may be taken pursuant to R.I.G.L. § 45-24-69. (See Article XVI.)