SpecialException_App_202308
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Special Exception – Board of Zoning Adjustment City of Prattville, Planning & Development Department 102 W Main Street Prattville, AL 36067 (334) 595-0500 / planning@prattvilleal.gov
Location of Subject Property: ____________________________________________________________________________
Name of Applicant(s): _________________________________________ Phone: __________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________ Email: __________________________________
Name of Owner(s): ____________________________________________ Phone: __________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________ Email: __________________________________
The applicant will be the point of contact for all communication with city staff
Current Zoning: _______ Total Acreage: _______ Current Use of Property: _______________________________________
Review the Prattville Zoning Ordinance, specifically §12.03 Special Exceptions
Describe the requested use: (attach additional sheets as needed)
The Board may impose such conditions for approval that it deems necessary in the particular case to protect the public interest and the intent
of the Comprehensive Plan and the Zoning Ordinance. Such conditions shall apply to the land, structure, and use for which the special
exception is granted and not to a particular person. Violations of conditions lawfully attached to any special exception shall be deemed to be
violations of this ordinance.
All items must be marked as included or understood, or “N/A” if not applicable:
_____ Proof of Ownership *The deadline to apply for the next meeting is: _______ / _______ / _______
_____ Designation of Agent Form *The date of the next available meeting is: _______ / _______ / _______
_____ Accurate, scaled site plan showing all necessary information, including property lines, existing & proposed structures, dimensions,
and any additional information that would be helpful to the BZA in making a decision
_____ Church or Place of Assembly Supplement (if applicable)
_____ I understand that Special Exception approval lapses after one year if no construction or change in use has taken place
_____ Fee
_____ I agree to allow the City to place a sign or signs on this property notifying the public of this request
I have read the above statements and warrant in good faith that I understand and will comply, and that the information submitted is
true and correct. I acknowledge that submitting incorrect or incomplete information that results in delays or invalidation is the sole
responsibility of the applicant.
Applicant Signature: _______________________________________________________________ Date: ______ / ______ / _________
STATE OF ALABAMA
COUNTY OF _____________________________
I, _________________________________________________, a Notary Public in and for said State at Large, hereby certify that
_________________________________________________________________, whose name is signed to the foregoing document, and
______ Who is known to me, or
______ Whose identity I proved on the basis of ___________________________________________________________
and that being informed of the contents of the document, he/she, as such officer and with full authority, executed the same voluntarily on the day the same
bears date.
Given under my hand and official seal this the _________ day of _______________________________, 20______.
_____________________________________________, Notary Public My Commission Expires: __________________________
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§12.03 Special Exceptions
§12.03.01 The Board hears and decides requests for approval of Special Exceptions as set out in this Ordinance.
§12.03.02 Special Exceptions require application to the Board on forms provided by the Director.
§12.03.03 Notice of the scheduled hearing is given to the applicant and other interested parties in accordance with
board rules.
§12.03.04 The Board reviews the request for compliance with this Ordinance and all other applicable codes and
ordinances of the City. Before granting any Special Exception, the Board must make written findings
determining that the proposed Special Exception will not:
1. Be contrary to the public interest and will ensure that the spirit of this Ordinance is observed;
2. Permit the establishment of a use prohibited in the zoning district; and
3. Cause a substantial adverse impact on property or improvements in the vicinity or in the applicable
district.
§12.03.05 The Board may impose such conditions for approval that it deems necessary in the particular case to
protect the public interest and the intent of the Comprehensive Plan and this Ordinance. Such conditions
apply to the land, structure, and use for which the Special Exception is granted and not to a particular
person. Violations of conditions lawfully attached to any Special Exception constitute violations of this
Ordinance.
§12.03.06 Board approval of a Special Exception pertains solely to that specific use at the location specified in the
application. Such approval is not transferable to another use at that location or the same use at another
location.
§12.03.07 Special Exception approval lapses and will be of no effect if, after one year from the date of Board
approval, no construction or change in use pursuant to the approval has taken place. The Board may, for
good cause shown, specify a longer period of time in conjunction with its approval.