Section 110-47. Written findings certifying compliance.
(a) It is the intent of this section to promote compliance by the city board of adjustment with this code, state law and judicial precedent which provide for written findings of fact in support of board decisions. Such findings should be more than mere conclusory statements or recitations of legislative language. Before any special exception shall be issued, the board of adjustment shall make written findings on forms which are on file in the city clerk's office and which may be amended from time to time by a resolution duly adopted by the city council. The written findings shall certify compliance with the specific rules governing individual special exceptions, and that satisfactory provision and arrangement has been made concerning the following, where applicable:
(1) Adequate ingress and egress may be obtained to and from the property, with particular reference to automotive and pedestrian safety and convenience, traffic flow and control, and access in case of fire or emergency.
(2) Adequate off-street parking and loading areas may be provided without creating undue noise, glare, odor or other detrimental effects upon adjoining properties.
(3) Adequate and properly located utilities are available or may be reasonably provided to serve the proposed development.
(4) Adequate screening and/or buffering will be provided to protect and provide compatibility with adjoining properties.
(5) Signs, if any, and proposed exterior lighting will be so designed and arranged so as to promote traffic safety and to eliminate or minimize any undue glare, incompatibility or disharmony with adjoining properties.
(6) Refuse and service areas, with particular reference to the items in subsections (a)(1) and (a)(2) of this section.
(7) Required setback and other open space.
(8) Height.
(9) landscaping.
(10) renewal and/or termination dates.
(11) That the use will be reasonably compatible with surrounding uses in its function, its hours of operation, the type and amount of traffic to be generated, the building size and setbacks, its relationship to land values and other facts that may be used to measure compatibility.
(b) In granting any special exception, the board of adjustment may prescribe appropriate conditions and safeguards in conforming with this chapter. Violation of such conditions and safeguards, when made a part of the terms under which the special exception is granted, shall be deemed to be a violation of this chapter and punishable as provided by this chapter.