What is a Special Exception/Use Permit?
The Special Exception/Use Permit (SEUP) procedure provides for certain uses which are permitted in a district but which may be approved with conditions or restrictions that make them compatible with surrounding properties. For example, telecommunication towers require a SEUP. The main differences between a special exception/use permit and a rezoning request are that the SEUP is always for a specific use (such as a telecommunications tower or pool hall), and the County can set the conditions for approval of the permit. In a rezoning request, the applicant voluntarily proposes conditions (proffers) that the County can either accept or reject. • What is a Subdivision? Subdivision is the process of creating one or more new lots from an existing parcel. The Department of Planning & Community Development must review subdivision of land and a subdivision plat must be recorded whenever a single parcel is divided into lots. The Planning Commission approves the preliminary plat and final plat is
