§ 12.1. Intent and purpose.

It is the intent of this section to provide a set of procedures and standards for special uses of land or structures which, because of their unique characteristics, require special consideration in relation to the welfare of adjacent properties and the community as a whole.

It is the expressed purpose of the regulations and standards herein to allow, on one hand, practical latitude for the investor or developer, but at the same time maintain adequate provision for the protection of the health, safety, convenience and general welfare of the community.

For the purposes of this ordinance the following special land use categories are identified, which, together with cited special land uses within the various districts, are operational under the conditions and standards of this chapter [article]:

A.

Institutional uses.

B.

Clubs, lodges and meeting places for other organizations.

C.

Funeral homes and mortuaries.

D.

Gasoline filling stations.

E.

Miscellaneous special land uses.

The following, together with previous references in other chapters [articles] of this ordinance, designate the requirements, procedures and standards which must be met before a special use permit can be issued.