1) the Use Is Listed As a Conditional Use in the Underlying District

PART I. GUIDELINES

Definition – A use that would not be appropriate generally as a right without restriction throughout a zoning district, but which, if controlled as a number, area, location, or relation to the neighborhood, would not harm the public health, safety, morals or the general welfare. (Cost $377.00)

The Board of Adjustment may allow a conditional use, after a hearing conducted pursuant to Section 600, providing that the applicant provides evidence substantiating that all the requirements of this chapter relative to the proposed use are satisfied, and demonstrates that the proposed use also satisfies the following criteria:

1) The use is listed as a conditional use in the underlying district.

2) The characteristics of the site are suitable for the proposed uses considering size, shape, location, topography, existence of improvements and natural features.

3) The site and proposed development is timely, considering the adequacy of transportation systems, public facilities and services existing or planned for the area affected by the use.

4) The proposed use will not alter the character of the surrounding area in a manner which substantially limits, impairs, or precludes the use of surrounding properties for the primary uses listed in the underlying district.

5) The proposal satisfies the goals and policies of the land Use Plan which apply to the proposed use.

PART II. GENERAL INFORMATION

Application is hereby made to the Board of Adjustment of the Town of Ahoskie for a conditional use permit as required by Section 500 of the Ahoskie Zoning Ordinance.______

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PART III. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION

Property location: ______

Hertford CountyPIN: ______

Zoning District: (please refer to for correct zoning)______

YESNO

Has work started on this project? ( )( )

Did you obtain a building permit?( )( )

Has the property been before the Board of Adjustment

Previously? ( )( )

If yes, what was the case number______

and when was it heard. ______

Have you been cited by the Planning Department

for violations at this property ? ( ) ( )

If you have been cited, attach copy of letter from Planning.

PART IV. PETITION

CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT REQUEST:

I/We are requesting a conditional use permit in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance stating that ______(proposes use) is permitted as a conditional use in Zoning District ______in order to

A conditional use permit may be granted by the Board of Adjustment if it finds that

1.The use is listed as a conditional use in the underlying district.

2.The characteristics of the site are suitable for the proposed uses considering size, shape, location, topography, existence of improvements and natural features.

3.The site and proposed development is timely, considering the adequacy of transportation systems, public facilities and services existing or planned for the area affected by the use.

4.The proposed use will not alter the character of the surrounding area in a manner which substantially limits, impairs, or precludes the use of surrounding properties for the primary uses listed in the underlying district.

5.The proposal satisfies the goals and policies of the land Use Plan which apply to the proposed use.

6. You must provide with this application a list to include full name, address and pin number of all adjoining property owners within 100 feet of the entirte property line. These property owners must be notified of the variance request at least fifteen days prior to the hearing.

Application for a Variance

Revised November 2, 2005

(Supersedes all other forms)

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