§ 62-1949.7. Substantial expansion of a preexisting use.

(a)

A designated preexisting use may be expanded beyond the preceding limitations by the board of county commissioners provided that the expansion is found to be compatible with the character of the area within which the preexisting use is located, and contains uses and proposed site improvements that will enhance the existing use and will substantially elevate the existing site toward full compliance with all current applicable land development regulations and impacts of which on the existing infrastructure meets all concurrency guidelines.

(b)

Expansions to abutting properties may be permitted.

(c)

Security trailers may be approved by the board of county commissioners at a public hearing conducted pursuant to section 62-1151, and subsection (8)c.4. Approval by the board of county commissioners of any security trailers may be for one year. One administrative approval may be granted. After two years, the applicant must have provided for permanent security.

(d)

The application to expand shall be submitted to the zoning official and be accompanied by the following exhibits:

(1)

A copy of the written confirmation issued by the zoning official designating the property as a preexisting use.

(2)

A site development plan which conforms to section 62-2801 et seq. which shall illustrate the location and extent of all proposed expansions and their conformance to all applicable site improvement requirements, or the proposed rebuilding or replacement construction and the degree with which that construction meets or brings the site into more conformance with all applicable site improvement requirements.

(Ord. No. 95-47, § 73, 10-19-95)