Conditional Uses are certain uses (described in Article 10, Section 10.2) which, due to their size and/or operation, have impacts that could adversely impact neighboring uses or the community as a whole. Due to the potential impacts of these uses, they must meet certain conditions to ensure that they do not adversely impact neighboring uses or the community as a whole. A Conditional Use Permit must be issued for these uses. Article 7, Section 7.8 spells out the procedures required for obtaining a Conditional Use Permit (CUP).

The numbered sections below correspond to each section of the Process Flow Chart above; follow each link for additional information.

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Conditional Use Permit Application 
A City of Creedmoor form stating all of the relevant details of the proposed conditional use and location. The application includes submittal of the Site Development Plan showing the dimensions of the proposed use and its location on the property or site (see 7.8-3). There is also a mandatory pre-application phase which includes (a) Pre-Application Conference, and (b) Neighborhood Meeting.

1a.

Pre-Application Conference
Applicant meets with the Community Development Director to ensure a thorough understanding of the processes and requirements to achieve project approval.

1b.

Neighborhood Meeting
The applicant holds meeting with adjoining property owners and other neighborhood representatives to inform them of the applicant’s intentions for development and to discuss the proposed project. 

Site Development Plan
Conceptual site plans are required for both small and large site development proposals. Detailed specifications for conceptual site plan submittals are provided in Article 7, Section 7.7-1(C) for large sites; for small sites, details can be found in Section 7.7-2(C). The Community Development Director reviews the CUP application and conceptual site plans for compliance. (See Article 7, Section 7.8-4).

Technical Review Committee Review
The TRC reviews the conceptual site plans for compliance with existing federal, state, and local regulations. (TRC member composition is described in Article 4, Section 4.5-2(A).)

TRC Recommendations
Following the review, the TRC may make one of three recommendations as described below.

4a.

Approval  
If recommended for approval, the CUP application is forwarded to the Creedmoor Planning Board for review.

4b.

Approval with Conditions  
If recommended for approval with conditions, the applicant may revise the plan to meet the specified conditions and resubmit to the Community Development Director.

4c.

Denial
A recommendation for denial by the TRC is considered the final action on the request, unless the applicant decides to take one of the following courses of action (4d, 4e):

4d.

4e.

Applicant may proceed to Planning Board review with the recommendation for denial.

Planning Board Review & Recommendation
A public meeting will be scheduled by the Planning Board following TRC recommendation for approval. This meeting will take place at a regularly scheduled Planning Board meeting no later than 35 days following receipt of the CUP application. Following the review, the Planning Board may make one of three recommendations as described below.

5a.

Approval
If recommended for approval by the Planning Board, the CUP application is forwarded to the Board of Commissioners.

5b.

Approval with conditions
Applicant may revise the plan based upon the conditions of approval, then resubmit to the Community Development Director. If conditions are met, the Community Development Director can schedule the application for a public hearing at the next available meeting of the Creedmoor Board of Commissioners.

5c.

Denial
A recommendation for denial by the Planning Board is considered the final action on the request, unless the applicant decides to take one of the following courses of action (5d, 5e):

5d.

Applicant may revise the application to address the reasons for denial and resubmit to the Community Development Director.

5e.

Applicant may request a public hearing on the proposal before the Creedmoor Board of Commissioners. The applicant must make the request within 30 days of the Planning Board’s recommendation for denial.

Board of Commissioners Actions
A public hearing on the application will be conducted at a meeting of the Board of Commissioners. After the hearing, the Board may consider three courses of action (6a. - 6c.):

Approval

Table the application pending submittal of additional information, or;

Deny the request.

Appeal to Superior Court
If denied by the Board of Commissioners, the Applicant may appeal to Superior Court.

Receive Conditional Use Permit
If approved by the Board of Commissioners, the applicant is issued a Conditional Use Permit and proceeds to the Building Permit Application stage.

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