Whats the difference between a permitted use and a conditional use?
Most uses in each zoning district are permitted “as of right”. That means the uses are permitted with special conditions set out in the zoning ordinance without the requirement for public hearings and board approvals. But certain uses in certain districts are only allowed by “conditional use permit”. Conditional uses can be approved by the Planning Commission after a public hearing with prior notification to nearby owners and proper advertisement. Examples of conditional uses include home occupations, daycare facilities and nursing homes. Other uses permitted in some zones may be conditional uses in others. For a complete list please refer to the Permitted Use Chart contained within Title 16. The approving board can impose reasonable conditions or deny the request if it is determined to be inconsistent with the adopted Plan or has too much negative impact on surrounding property.
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