Because the impact of special permit uses varies, the review
procedure and information required to be submitted for a special use
permit will depend upon the scale of the proposed use and whether
it is a major or minor project.
Major project special permits. An applicant for a major project special
use permit shall submit the following information. The number of copies
required to be submitted and required submittal date shall be established
by the reviewing board.
A major project application form. Copies of the application form
and applicant's guide may be obtained from the Town Clerk's office
or Town Zoning Office.
Copies of a preliminary site plan and materials, containing the information listed in Chapter 133, Site Plan Review, as the Board deems necessary for conceptual review of the proposed use.
A narrative report specifically describing how the proposed use will satisfy the criteria set forth in § 165-114, as well as any other applicable requirements relating to the specific use proposed.
Minor project special permits. An applicant for a minor project special
permit shall submit the following information. The number of copies
required to be submitted and required submittal date shall be established
by the reviewing board.
A minor project application form. Copies of the application form
and applicant's guide may be obtained from the Town Clerk's office
or Town Zoning Office.
Copies of a plot plan providing information sufficient to enable the Board to make an informed decision (which may include some of the site plan information listed in Chapter 133).
Preapplication meeting and workshop. Before filing an application,
a preliminary conference with the Codes Enforcement Officer is required
to discuss the nature of the proposed use, to explain application
requirements, provide a preliminary review for completeness, and to
classify it as a major or minor project. If the Codes Enforcement
Officer classifies the project as a major project, a preliminary conference
with the reviewing board is required to discuss the nature of the
proposed use and to determine the information that will need to be
submitted in the preliminary site plan. If the Codes Enforcement Officer
classifies the project as a minor project, a preliminary conference
with the Codes Enforcement Officer may be required to discuss the
application materials. The original signed application plus multiple
copies as required by the reviewing board shall be submitted at such
time as required by such board. The Codes Enforcement Officer will
conduct a preliminary review of the application materials. Copies
of the application form may be obtained from the Town Clerk's office.
Applications shall not be deemed submitted until the reviewing board's
meeting.
Application for a special use permit shall be made to the Zoning
Board of Appeals. Such Board shall require multiple copies of the
application materials. An application shall be submitted no later
than the first of the month in which it will be reviewed, or at such
other time as the reviewing board may specify by resolution.
Application for area variance. Notwithstanding any provision of law
to the contrary, where a proposed special use permit contains one
or more features which do not comply with the dimensional requirements
of this chapter, application may be made to the Zoning Board of Appeals
for an area variance without a decision or determination by the Building
Code Inspector.
A special use permit shall apply only to the use for which it has
been granted. A new special use permit shall be required for any change
to a new use that requires a special use permit.
A special use permit may be revoked by the board that approved it
if the permittee violates the conditions of the special use permit
or engages in conduct and/or any construction or alteration not authorized
by the special use permit.
Any violation of the conditions of a special use permit shall be
deemed a violation of this chapter and shall be subject to enforcement
action as provided herein.