(1) Special use permits are intended to allow for certain uses which are considered on their individual merits and circumstances and which may be permitted in the applicable zoning district, provided that such uses do not adversely affect the neighborhood, including its character, the natural environment, and the rural, scenic and historic character. Such special uses are permitted only upon issuance of a special use permit by the Planning Board only after an evaluation is made of the compatibility of the proposed use with surrounding uses, the suitability of the use to the site, and whether it is in harmony with the Town of Manlius Zoning Code.

(2) All special permit uses cited in the district regulations in Article III: District Regulations of this Zoning Code shall be subject to review and approval by the Planning Board in accordance with § 274-b of the Town Law and the general objectives, requirements and procedures included herein. In all cases where this Zoning Code requires such special use permit authorization, no building permit or certificate of occupancy shall be issued by the Codes Enforcement Officer except upon authorization of and in full conformity with plans approved and requirements or modifications imposed by the Planning Board. In accordance with the district regulations, most uses requiring the issuance of a special use permit are additionally subject to site plan review and approval, as described in § 155-28 of this Zoning Code.

(3) Accessory uses or structures used in connection with a special use permit shall be subject to the same approval requirements as the principal structure or use. In authorizing any special use permit, the Planning Board shall take into consideration the public health, safety, and general welfare, and the comfort and convenience of the public in general, and pursuant to its reasonable exercise of the police powers of the Town under the Home Rule provisions of the New York Constitution, Article IX, § 2, may impose conditions and restrictions on the operations of such uses within the district. The intent of the regulations is to ensure that the development and use of individual parcels is in harmony with the Zoning Code and special use permit requirements will not have an adverse effect on adjacent lands, the immediate neighborhood, or on the character of the community. Such regulations are designed to:

(a) Protect the community from traffic congestion and conflicts, flooding, and excessive soil erosion, unnecessary noise, lighting and odors, wasteful energy use and other forms of pollution;
(b) Protect the community from inappropriate design and other matters of scenic and aesthetic significance;
(c) Ensure that the proposed use will be in harmony with the appropriate and orderly development of the district in which it is proposed, that its impacts can be mitigated by compliance with reasonable conditions; and
(d) Ensure that new development conforms with the Town's planning goals and objectives. This shall specifically include the right and authority to condition and restrict operations reasonably as a proper exercise of the Planning Board's police powers (and not necessarily its zoning authority) for the preservation of the health, safety and welfare of its residents and provided same is reasonably related to a legitimate government purpose.
 

(4) The Planning Board may require modifications to development proposals, submission of alternative design and layout proposals, and may attach reasonable conditions and safeguards to eliminate or minimize potential impacts as a precondition of its approval of a special use permit.

(1) Application and fee. All special use permit applications are made to the Town Clerk, in writing, on forms, and in accordance with the review procedures prescribed by this section of the Zoning Law. In order to be considered complete, a special use permit application shall be accompanied by the following:

(a) A preliminary site plan which demonstrates the overall site layout and building locations, parking areas, access and egress locations, setbacks and buffer areas, lighting, landscaping, stormwater management, signage, natural and cultural resource information as required herein, and the location and extent of existing development on adjacent parcels.

(b) Preliminary building plans and elevations illustrating existing and/or proposed building construction and alteration, including an indication of exterior materials, textures and colors.

(c) Payment or deposit of all applicable fees and costs in accordance with the Town Code and fee schedule.

(d) Either a short or full environmental assessment form (EAF), as required by SEQR, Article 8 of the New York State Environmental Conservation Law and 6 NYCRR Part 617. All applications made for lands within or contiguous to any building, structure or site listed or eligible for same individually on the State or National Register of Historic Places shall require the submission of a full EAF.

(e) Certification by the applicant, in writing and on forms provided by the Town of Manlius, that the information provided is "true and accurate to the best of my knowledge."

(f) Affidavit sworn by the applicant, on forms provided by the Town Manlius, attesting that no state officer, or any officer or employee of the County of Onondaga or Town of Manlius, has any interest in the person, partnership or association owning the premises subject thereof or making the application, and no other violation of (New York) Municipal Law § 809 shall result from such application.

(g) Execution by applicant of payment agreement, on forms provided by the Town of Manlius, agreeing to bear all cost and expense for such administrative, legal, engineering, architect and other professional and consulting assistance to the Town incidental to the application, and including that expense incurred by the Town for Town employees and officers performing reasonable and necessary work on behalf of the Town incident to the application.

(h) Any other information deemed necessary by the Planning Board to explain the nature of the proposed use, its potential environmental impacts under SEQR, and its consistency with the standards established by this Zoning Code for special use permits.
 

(2) Public notice and hearing. The Planning Board shall, within 62 calendar days of the receipt of the complete application, conduct a public hearing on any such special permit application. The Planning Board, by resolution at a stated meeting, shall fix the place, date, and time of the public hearing. The Planning Board shall provide a copy of this notice of said hearing to the applicant and, at which hearing, he or she shall appear in person or by agent. The Planning Board shall additionally provide notification as follows. All notices and mailings shall be the responsibility of the applicant, shall be paid for by the applicant, shall be sent and confirmed by the applicant using certified mail, registered mail, delivery confirmation, signature confirmation, or certificate of mailing, and shall be certified to the Planning Board that compliance has timely occurred. Such notices and mailings shall be as follows:

(a) By publishing at least five calendar days prior to the date thereof a legal notice in a newspaper of general circulation in the Town.

(b) Posting. Notice shall be posted at least five days prior to the date of the hearing as follows:

[1] On the bulletin board of the Town Hall; and
[2] On the Town of Manlius website.
 

(c) By requiring notice of the public hearing and data regarding the substance and location of the special use permit application to the owners of all property abutting that held by the applicant and all other owners within 500 feet of the exterior boundaries of the land involved in such application or such additional distance as the Planning Board may deem advisable, or as otherwise required by state law. Notice shall be mailed via regular (first-class) mail at least five calendar days prior to the hearing. The foregoing notwithstanding, the failure to have notified a certain party or parties in error shall not affect the legality of the proceeding, provided a good faith effort has been made and this mailing requirement substantially complied with.

(d) By providing notice of the public hearing and data regarding the substance and location of the special use permit application to all involved agencies under SEQR at least 10 calendar days prior to the hearing.

(e) If the land involved lies within 500 feet of a farm operation located in a New York State Agricultural District, such owners shall be sent at least five calendar days prior to the public hearing an agricultural data statement on forms supplied by the Town of Manlius and prepared by the applicant.

(f) If the land involved in the application lies within 500 feet of the boundary of any other municipality, the applicant shall also mail at least five calendar days prior to the public hearing to the Municipal Clerk of such other municipality or municipalities a copy of the notice of the substance of every application, together with a copy of the official notice of such public hearing.

(g) The names and addresses of owners notified shall be taken as such appear on the last completed tax roll of the Town.

(h) Provided that there has been substantial compliance with these provisions, the failure to give notice in exact conformance herewith shall not be deemed to invalidate an action taken by the Planning Board in connection with granting or denying a special use permit application.
 

(3) Agency and consultant review. See § 155-27B(3) for a list of organizations, departments and agencies which may be consulted.
(4) Required referrals. See § 155-27B(4) for detailed information.
(5) Waiver of requirements. See § 155-27B(5) for details.

(6) Area variances. Where a proposed special use permit contains one or more features which do not comply with the special use permit regulations, application may be made to the Zoning Board of Appeals for an area variance pursuant to § 155-48: Procedure and rules of Board of Appeals of the Zoning Code, without the necessity of a decision or determination of the Codes Enforcement Officer.

(7) Decisions. Every decision of the Planning Board with respect to a special use permit application shall be made by resolution within 62 calendar days of the close of the public hearing, which resolution shall clearly state the decision, including findings, and any modifications attached thereto. The time within which the Planning Board shall render its decision may be extended by mutual consent of the applicant and the Board. Each such decision shall be filed in the office of the Town Clerk within five business days after such decision is rendered, and a copy thereof shall also be mailed to the applicant. No time periods for decisionmaking in this subsection shall begin to run until the lead agency has either accepted a draft environmental impact statement as complete or adopted a negative declaration under SEQR.

(8) Reimbursable costs. See § 155-27B(8) for details on reimbursement.

(9) Effect of special use permit approval.

(a) In addition to compliance with all other applicable sections of this Zoning Code, and all other local, county and state laws, rules and regulations, no building permit shall be issued for any structure regulated by this section until such special use permit has received Planning Board approval and a copy of a resolution to that effect has been presented to the Codes Enforcement Officer.

(b) No certificate of occupancy shall be issued for any structure or use of land covered by this section until the structure is completed or the land developed in strict accordance with the Planning Board resolution of special permit approval and other applicable requirements of this Zoning Law.

(c) Any use for which a special permit may be granted shall be deemed a conforming use in the district in which it is located, provided that such permit shall be deemed to affect only the lot or portion thereof for which such permit has been granted.

(d) The Planning Board may require in its resolution of approval that a special use permit shall be effective only for a specific duration and upon expiration must be renewed. Such renewal may be withheld only after public hearing and upon specific determination by the Planning Board that such conditions as may have been prescribed in conjunction with the issuance of the original permit have not been, or are no longer being, complied with. If the Codes Enforcement Officer finds a violation of the special use permit, he or she may refer the application to the courts or to the Planning Board for further proceedings. In such cases, a period of 60 calendar days shall be granted for full compliance by the applicant prior to revocation of the special use permit.

(e) A special use permit shall expire if the use or uses cease for more than two years for any reason, if the applicant fails to comply with the conditions of the special use permit, or if the time limit imposed on certain special uses expires without renewal.

(f) The granting of a special use permit in a flood zone shall not be held to constitute a representation, guarantee or warranty of any kind by the Town of Manlius or by any official or employee thereof, or consultant thereto, regarding the practicability or safety of any structure or use or the proper functioning of the proposed facilities and plans and shall not be held to create a liability upon, or cause of action against, such public body, official or employee for any damage that may result pursuant to such development or use.
 

(10) Expiration of special use permit. A special use permit shall be deemed to authorize only the particular use or uses expressly specified in the permit and shall expire if the special use permit activity is not commenced and diligently pursued within six calendar months of the date of issuance of the special use permit. Upon prior written request to the Planning Board, the time period for initiation of the special permit use may be extended for a maximum period of one calendar year from its otherwise specified termination date. The Planning Board may hold a public hearing prior to granting any extensions.

(11) Revocation of special use permit. In all instances, a special use permit may be revoked by the Planning Board, after public hearing, if it is found and determined that there has been a substantial failure to comply with any of the terms, conditions, limitations and requirements imposed by said permit.

(12) Amendments to special use permits. The terms and conditions of any special use permit may be amended in the same manner as required for issuance of a special permit, following the criteria and procedures of this subsection.

(13) Relief from decisions. Any person or persons jointly or severally aggrieved by any decision of the Planning Board on a special use permit application may apply to the Supreme Court of the State of New York for relief through a proceeding under Article 78 of the Civil Practice Laws and Regulations of the State of New York. Such proceeding shall be governed by the specific provisions of Article 78, except that the action must be initiated as therein provided within 30 calendar days after the filing of the Board's decision in the office of the Town Clerk.