Special use permit criteria
Special use permits shall be granted only where the zoning board of review or, if applicable pursuant to unified development review, the planning board, finds that the proposed use or the proposed extension or alteration; of an existing use is in accord with the following criteria. Each special use category has specific and objective criteria. Refer to Tables 17.14.020, 17.14.030 and 17.14.040 for the category related to each use.
A. Category 1:
1. Chapter 17.104 - Parking and Loading Standards for the proposed use.
2. Section 17.96.020 - Performance standards designated.
3. Chapter 17.100. - Development standards
4. For new construction and alterations exceeding fifty (50) percent of any building dimension, provision of a minimum of two bicycle parking spaces located on site and within one hundred (100) feet of the entrance to the primary building.
5. For new construction and alterations exceeding fifty (50) percent of any building dimension, provision of sidewalks connecting the parking area(s) and building entrance(s), and sidewalks connecting with public sidewalks and bicycle and scooter parking within two hundred (200) feet of the property lines.
6. No net increase in stormwater runoff from the site.
7. All proposed lighting is Dark-Sky compliant.
8. For new construction, parking lots shall be located in the rear or side yard of the property.
B. Category 2:
1. Chapter 17.104 - Parking and Loading Standards for the proposed use
2. Section 17.96.020 - Performance standards designated
3. Chapter 17.100. - Development standards
4. For new construction and alterations exceeding fifty (50) percent of any building dimension, provision of a minimum of two bicycle parking spaces located on site and within one hundred (100) feet of the entrance to the primary building.
5. For new construction and alterations exceeding fifty (50) percent of any building dimension, provision of sidewalks connecting the parking area(s) and building entrance(s), and sidewalks connecting with public sidewalks and bicycle and scooter parking within one hundred (100) feet of the property lines.
6. No net increase in stormwater runoff from the site.
7. The proposed development shall not result in the reduction of the level of service (los) for roadways and intersections within two hundred (200) feet of the property lines.
8. The provision or preserving of a landscape buffer. The buffer shall be a minimum of six feet in height with plant material spaced to provide a continuous screen at maturity.
9. All proposed lighting is Dark-Sky compliant.
10. For new construction, parking lots shall be located in the rear or side yard of the property.
C. Category 3:
1. Chapter 17.104 - Parking and Loading Standards for the proposed use
2. Section 17.96.020 - Performance standards designated
3. Chapter 17.100 - Development Standards
4. For new construction and alterations exceeding fifty (50) percent of any building dimension, provision of a minimum of four bicycle parking spaces located on site and within one hundred (100) feet of the entrance to the primary building.
5. For new construction and alterations exceeding fifty (50) percent of any building dimension, provision of sidewalks connecting the parking area(s) and building entrance(s), and sidewalks connecting with public sidewalks and bicycle and scooter parking within one hundred (100) feet of the property lines.
6. No net increase in stormwater runoff from the site.
7. The proposed development shall not result in the reduction of the level of service (los) for roadways and intersections within two hundred (200) feet of the property lines.
8. All proposed lighting is Dark-Sky compliant.
9. For new construction or renovations resulting in the upgrading of service, all utilities shall be installed underground.
10. For new construction, parking lots shall be located in the rear or side yard of the property.
D. Category 4:
Within the Innovation Hub, special use permits shall be granted only where the planning board, as part of a unified development review, finds the proposed use or the proposed extension or alteration of an existing use is in compliance with the following:
1. Section 17.65.100 - Development Standards for the Innovation Hub
2. Chapter 17.100 - Development Standards
E. Category 5:
1. Chapter 17.104 - Parking and Loading Standards
2. Section 17.96.020 - Performance standards designated
3. Chapter 17.100. - Development Standards
4. For new construction and alterations exceeding fifty (50) percent of any building dimension, provision of a minimum of four bicycle parking spaces located on site and within one hundred (100) feet of the entrance to the primary building.
5. For new construction and alterations exceeding fifty (50) percent of any building dimension, provision of sidewalks connecting the parking area(s) and building entrance(s), and sidewalks connecting with public sidewalks and bicycle and scooter parking within one hundred (100) feet of the property lines.
6. No net increase in stormwater runoff from the site.
7. All proposed lighting is Dark-Sky compliant.
F. Category 6:
A structure or land which is nonconforming by dimension, but the use of which is a use permitted by right in the district in which the land or structure is located, shall only be altered, changed, enlarged or subject to addition or intensification with respect to its nonconforming element(s) by obtaining a special use permit from the zoning board of review. Special use permits for alterations, changes, enlargements, or subject to addition or intensification with respect to its nonconforming element(s) must comply with the following:
1. The alteration, change, enlargement, addition or intensification will not increase the dimensional nonconformity, or a variance shall be obtained from the zoning board of review, subject to the affirmative determination of the standards for variances under 17.108.020.C.
2. Will not alter the character of the surrounding area within two hundred (200) feet of the property lines.
3. No net increase in stormwater runoff from the site.
4. All proposed lighting is Dark-Sky compliant.
(Ord. No. 2023-40, § 1, 12-13-2023)