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Special Exception
Description: Upon written petition, the Plan Commission may, on a case-by-case basis, grant a special exception for those development standards specifically noted as special exceptions in the zoning code. Procedures and requirements are found in Section 170.440 of the zoning code.

Decision maker(s): Plan Commission

Application Materials: Please include a description of your project, a site plan, and any other supporting materials.

Review process:
  1. Submittal of application. The property owner shall submit a completed application to the Planning and Zoning Administrator along with the application fee as established by the Village Board.
  2. Notice. If the application is complete, the administrator shall place the matter on the agenda for the next meeting.
  3. Staff report. The administrator shall prepare a written staff report as described in this section and provide a copy of it to the Plan Commission members, the applicant, and the applicant's agent, if any, prior to the meeting at which the matter will be considered.
  4. Decision. The Plan Commission shall approve the application, approve it with conditions, or deny it. Such decision shall be in writing and shall include the findings in support of its decision and if approved any conditions as may be imposed.
  5. Applicant notification. Within a reasonable time following the Plan Commission's decision, the administrator shall mail the applicant the official decision notice. If one or more conditions are imposed, the property owner shall also sign the approval notice to acknowledge the imposition of such condition or conditions.
  6. Public record copy. A copy of the official decision notice shall be retained for the public record.


Basis of decision:
  1. The size of the property in comparison to other properties in the area;
  2. The extent to which the issuance of the special exception permit would be in keeping with the overall intent of the zoning code;
  3. Whether there are any are unique circumstances and the nature of those circumstances that warrant the issuance of the special exception permit;
  4. The nature and extent of anticipated impacts to the natural environment that could potentially occur if the special exception permit was granted;
  5. The nature and extent of anticipated positive and negative effects on properties in the area;
  6. Actions the applicant will undertake to mitigate the negative effects, if any, of the proposed special exception;
  7. A factor specifically listed under the section authorizing the issuance of a special exception permit; and
  8. Any other factor not specifically or generally listed, but deemed appropriate given the particular circumstances.
 
 This description of the review process is intended to highlight the key steps. Please refer to the zoning code for a complete description of the process and related requirements.
Application fee: $200
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