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ARTICLE 6: CONDITIONAL USES

SECTION 603.06 MAJOR UTILITY FACILITIES

When dealing with applications for major utility facilities (see definitions in Section 108(B)), the Commission shall reach findings based upon the following standards:

A. The most appropriate use of land.

B. Adequate setback from property lines or use of other screening methods to afford visual and noise buffering from adjacent uses.

C. There shall be a determination of need for the proposal based upon existing or foreseeable demand for the facility and a survey of existing facilities.

D. Before final zoning approval is granted, all necessary state and federal permits must be secured by the applicant.

E. The proposed unit shall be in appropriate geographic relationship to the area which it is intended to serve.