§ 16.40.010.4. Special exception.

A.

Uses which are within the 400-foot distance requirement may request a special exception to locate with the district requirement.

B.

Procedures. For procedures, see applications and procedures section.

C.

Standards for review. A decision on a request for a special exception shall be guided by the standards for special exceptions including following factors:

1.

Whether approval of the variance will result in two or more alcoholic beverage establishments having a 2 COP or 4 COP license within 400 feet of a protected land use or within 400 feet of property zoned for residential uses;

2.

Whether the license is being added to or is a license upgrade of an existing use or to an establishment which is relocating to the subject location;

3.

Whether the proposed use is a restaurant; and,

4.

If the property contains a structure which is on the National Register of Historic Places or otherwise has been designated by the City as having historic architectural significance, whether the structure will be preserved or redeveloped so as to retain its architectural and historic character.

(Code 1992, § 16.40.010.4; Ord. No. 876-G, § 18, 2-21-2008; Ord. No. 892-G, § 1, 9-4-2008)