Section 110-354. special exceptions permissible by board of adjustment.

(a) In the M-1 light industrial and research and development district, after public notice and hearing, the board of adjustment may permit special exceptions which are compatible to permitted uses and which are able to meet the minimum requirements and performance standards as set forth in this zoning district.

(b) The board of adjustment may adjust setbacks and provisions of section 110-566 as deemed necessary and appropriate in granting a special exception.

(c) special exceptions may be granted for the following:

(1) outside storage, as provided in section 110-566.

(2) freight handling facilities; transportation terminals.

(3) temporary security facilities, subject to annual review.

(4) service stations, subject to the provisions designated in division 5 of this article for the C-1 district.

(5) Veterinary hospitals and clinics, subject to the provisions designated in division 5 of this article for the C-1 district.

(6) storage of liquefied petroleum products, provided that all such uses comply with the standards set out in the National Fire Protection Association, Fire Prevention code. Above ground storage of liquefied petroleum products in excess of 3,000 gallons shall be in an established fire district.

(7) recycling activities for the collection of nonhazardous materials, provided that all storage of such materials shall be in approved structures, containers or trailers.

(8) radio and tv studios.

(9) shopping centers, provided the shopping center is on a minimum ten-acre plot and has a minimum of 75,000 square feet of interior space under the roof. All shopping centers shall be built in conformance with the criteria for the classification of shopping centers as set forth in the building code adopted in section 82-31.

(10) public utility equipment; uses and rights-of-way essential to serve the neighborhood in which it is located.

(11) Reserved.

(12) permanent security living facilities, subject to an annual review and the following:

a. Maximum size not to exceed 800 square feet.

b. Security personnel only; no children allowed.

c. Facility to be used exclusively for security purposes.

(13) restaurants.

(14) Public buildings.

(15) Telecommunications towers, subject to the provisions of section 110-482.

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