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No special use permit shall be granted by the board of adjustment unless such board shall find:

(1) Community Impact. That the establishment, maintenance, or operation of the special use will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals, comfort, or general welfare of the community.

(2) Effect on Other Property. That the special use will not be injurious to the use and enjoyment of other property in the immediate vicinity for the purpose already permitted, nor substantially diminish and impair property values within the neighborhood.

(3) Development. That the establishment of the special use will not impede the normal and orderly development in improvement of the surrounding property for uses permitted in the district.

(4) Facilities. That adequate utilities, access roads, drainage, and/or necessary facilities have been or are being provided.

(5) Traffic. That adequate measures have been or will be taken to provide ingress and egress so designed as to minimize traffic congestion in the public streets.

(6) Flammables. The use shall not include any activity involving the use or storage of flammable or explosive material unless protected by adequate firefighting and fire suppression equipment and by such safety devices as are normally used in the handling of any such material.

(7) Noise. The use shall not include noise which is objectionable due to volume, frequency, or beat unless muffled or otherwise controlled.

(8) Vibration. The use shall not include vibration which is discernible without instruments on any adjoining lot or property.

(9) Odor. The use shall not involve any malodorous gas or matter which is discernible on any adjoining lot or property.

(10) Air Pollution. The use shall not involve any pollution of the air by fly-ash, dust vapors or other substance which is harmful to health, animals, vegetation or other property or which can cause soiling, discomfort, or irritation.

(11) Visible Glare. The use shall not involve any direct or reflected glare which is visible from any adjoining property or from any public street, road or highway.

(12) Excess Burden. The use shall not involve any activity substantially increasing the burden on any public utilities or facilities unless provisions are made for any necessary adjustments.

(13) Comprehensive Plan. That the establishment of the special use will not impede the development goals set in the city’s comprehensive plan. [Ord. 579 § 6, 2020; Code 1975 § 6-5.0604.]