General Explanation
A use permitted by Limited Impact Special Use Review may be established only upon approval of the Board of County Commissioners, and subject to the conditions set forth in an approval of the use by the Board of County Commissioners.
Limited Impact Special Use Review
Limited Impact Special Use Reviews typically include developments or uses that may potentially have a significant impact on the property, its resources, and the surrounding areas. These uses include developments such as: Earthwork of more than 500 Cubic Yards; Accessory Dwelling for Agricultural Unit; Wind Powered Electric Generator; Limited Impact Open Mining; Use of Community Significance; Temporary Christmas Tree Sales; and Adaptive Reuse of a Historic Landmark.
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Pre-Application Conference
Applicant(s) must first contact the Community Planning and Permitting Department to make an appointment for a Pre-Application Conference with a Planner to discuss the proposal.
Following the Pre-Application Conference, the review process begins when the Community Planning and Permitting Department receives a complete application. After the application materials have been received, and prior to the public hearing, the application will be referred out for review by various County Departments, public agencies (as necessary) and adjacent property owners. The Limited Impact Special Use Review process includes a 15-day referral period. Staff review of Limited Impact Special Use Review applications occur after the referral deadline. At the staff review meeting, the staff determines if the application is sufficiently complete and if issues are sufficiently resolved for the application to proceed to a public hearing with the Board of County Commissioners.
Board of County Commissioner Hearing
A hearing before the Board of County Commissioners will be scheduled as soon as is practical. A Limited Impact Special Use Review process can typically take two to three months to complete.
Post-Approval Requirements
The Board of County Commissioners may have specific requirements the applicant must complete before a building permit may be issued. If post-approval requirements are not met and construction under a valid building permit does not begin within five years, the approval will expire.