The purpose of special use permit approval is
to allow the proper integration into the community of uses which may
be suitable only on certain conditions and at appropriate locations.
Because of their unusual characteristics or the special characteristics
of the area in which they are to be located, special uses require
individual consideration so that they may be properly located with
respect to the objectives of this chapter and their effect on surrounding
properties.
An applicant for a special use permit shall
initiate a request for a special use or the modification of a special
use by filing an application with the Zoning Board of Appeals of the
Town of Jerusalem. Such application shall be accompanied by a legal
description of the property, a map showing the property and all properties
within a radius of 500 feet of the exterior boundaries thereof, plans
and elevations necessary to show the proposed development and other
drawings or information necessary to an understanding of the proposed
use and its relationship to surrounding properties.
Before a special use is permitted, the proposed
special use shall be considered by the Zoning Board of Appeals at
a public hearing. Notice of said hearing shall be given in accordance
with the provisions of law.
The applicant or any interested person may appeal a decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals. The appeal procedures shall be as set forth in §
160-72 of this chapter.
The Zoning Board of Appeals shall notify the
applicant for a special use in writing within five days after the
decision has been rendered.