§ 40-8.02. Procedure

A.

Application. A petitioner seeking Special Use approval shall file an application with the Zoning Administrator, together with the appropriate fee and required information, not less than thirty (30) days prior to the date of the regular meeting of the Planning Commission at which the Special Use application will be considered. The application shall include the following:

(1)

A detailed description of the proposed Special Use.

(2)

The address and legal description of the property where the Special Use will be located.

(3)

The name, address, phone number and other contact information of:

(a)

The applicant (including the basis of representation).

(b)

The firm or other individuals responsible for the establishment and operation of the special land use.

(c)

The legal owner of the property.

(4)

The signature of the applicant and the date of the application.

(5)

A signed and notarized statement that the applicant is the owner of the property or a signed and notarized statement from the owner that the applicant, the firm or other individuals named in the application have authorization to establish and operate such special land use on the property.

(6)

A site plan with the required information, as set forth in Section 40-7.03.

(7)

A statement addressing compliance with the standards required for approval in Section 40-8.03, Standards for Special Use approval and any specific standards required by the Ordinance for the requested use.

B.

Review. Upon receipt of an application, the Zoning Administrator shall determine if it is complete.

C.

Public Notice and Signage. If complete, a notice of the public hearing and review shall be prepared which:

(1)

Describes the nature of the request.

(2)

Indicates the property that is the subject of the request.

(3)

States when and where the request will be considered.

(4)

Indicates when and where written comments will be received concerning the request.

D.

Public Hearing. The process for Special Use review includes a public hearing and site plan review in accordance with MCL 125.3501 and 125.3502 of the Michigan Zoning Enabling Act, Act 110 of 2006, as amended. The Planning Commission shall hold a public hearing, or hearings, upon any application for a Special Use permit, notice of which shall be in the manner required by Section 40-3.03.

E.

Planning Commission Action.

(1)

At the public hearing, the Planning Commission shall review the application for Special Use approval and shall either approve the application, approve the application with conditions, deny the application, or postpone action.

(2)

The Planning Commission 's decision shall be made a part of the public record and incorporated into a resolution.

(3)

Any conditions required by the Planning Commission for approval shall also be made a part of the public record and incorporated into the resolution.

(4)

The decision of the Planning Commission shall be final. The Zoning Board of Appeals shall have no authority to review Planning Commission decisions regarding a Special Use.

(Ord. No. 600, § 1, 1-8-2018)