Special Use Permit
A SPECIAL USE is, as the name suggests, a use of property, which is
not specifically permitted within the Zoning District in which the
property is located. Subject to certain considerations prescribed in the
city's Zoning Code, a permit authorizing the SPECIAL USE of property may
be granted by the City Council.
Special Use Required
A SPECIAL USE permit is required whenever the intended use of a
building, structure, or zoning lot does not conform with the use(s)
specified within the Zoning District in which the building or lot is
located. Please note that a SPECIAL USE permit may be granted only to
the property owner and the permit is non-transferable.
Application & Application Deposit
Individuals seeking to use property in a manner not in conformity
with Zoning District provisions must submit a ZONING APPEAL PETITION to
the city. The application must be accompanied by the application deposit
and the names and addresses of property owners whose property is
contained in that block and the properties across the street from that
block.
An application deposit of $175.00 is assessed all applicants. From
this deposit a filing fee of $25.00 and any costs incurred by the city
for required publication and mailing related to the processing of the
depositor's application shall be retained. Any remaining amount will be
refunded to the applicant or the applicant will be billed for any
charges exceeding the deposit amount.
Approval Request
SPECIAL USE permits may be approved only by action of the City
Council following a review of the case by the Zoning Board of Appeals.
The Zoning Board's decision to recommend or deny approval is based on
certain conditions prescribed in Section 8.3.3 of the Zoning Code. Among
the conditions outlined are: the proposed use is necessary or desirable
to provide a service which is in the interest of public convenience; the
proposed use will contribute to the general welfare of the community;
and that the proposal will not be detrimental to the health and safety
of persons residing in the neighborhood.
Public Hearing/Public Notice
Illinois law requires a Public Hearing be convened on all zoning
cases and that public notice of the hearing be published in a local
newspaper no more than 30 days or less than 15 days in advance of the
hearing date. Normally the Zoning Board of Appeals convenes on the last
Wednesday monthly to hear zoning cases.
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