Aldermen adopt code change clarifying board discretion on conditional use permits

Nov 18, 2024

The board adopted an amendment to municipal zoning language, added after a state court case, to make explicit the board's authority to impose conditions on conditional use permits. The change was proposed by Community Development Director David Pavich.

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The Carney Board of Aldermen unanimously approved an ordinance amending municipal code language related to conditional use permits so applicants can see that "the board has full discretion to approve or deny or approve with conditions," Community Development Director David Pavich told the board. Pavich said the proposed language was prepared and reviewed by the city attorney and grew out of a state court case involving a gas station convenience store.

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