Applicability

Where a use is allowed in sections 32-46 through 32-58 as a special use rather than by right, or where relief from use requirements contained elsewhere in this chapter is requested, such use or relief may be granted to any person, group, agency or corporation by the issuance of a special use permit through application to the Zoning Board of Review under the provisions of article III. The Zoning Board may require that copies of plans and specifications be filed by the applicant in order to aid the board in arriving at a proper decision.

An applicant may apply, and be approved for, a dimensional variance in conjunction with a special use permit in all zoning districts. The Zoning Board of Review shall consider the special use permit and dimensional variance together, applying both the special use criteria and the dimensional variance standards, to determine if granting the special use permit is appropriate. If standards for dimensional variance cannot be met, the Zoning Board of Review shall deny the application for dimensional relief.

In instances where a special use permit has been granted previously by the Zoning Board of Review, the board shall apply both the special use criteria and the dimensional variance standards. If standards for dimensional variance cannot be met, the Zoning Board of Review shall deny the application for dimensional relief.

(Amd. of 3-20-17)