A. - Purpose and intent.

The purpose of the special use permit procedures is to provide a means by which to authorize, upon satisfactory review and subject to appropriate conditions, certain specified conditions and uses which, although generally appropriate in the zoning district in which they are specified, have a potentially greater impact on neighboring properties than those uses which are permitted by-right.

The special use procedure is intended to provide the opportunity for the planning commission and city council to:

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Review the specific characteristics of the individual proposed uses.

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Assess the potential impacts of the proposed uses on surrounding properties and other neighboring land uses.

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Better understand any unique circumstances of each proposed land use.

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To establish conditions, as may be necessary, to ensure that the use will be compatible with the surrounding area and consistent with the intent and purpose of this ordinance.