ARTICLE XIV.  USES PERMITTED BY SPECIAL EXCEPTION

14.01
Procedure
The Board of Adjustment may, in appropriate cases, and subject to appropriate conditions and safeguards, grant permits for the uses set forth in the Table of Use Regulations as special exceptions.  Before reaching a decision, three members shall have viewed jointly the subject area, and said viewing shall be noted in their records.  Before making a decision, the Board shall advertise and hold a public hearing to consider the proposed use.  In addition, all abutters, or other with a known direct interest in the use, shall be notified of the hearing by certified mail.  The Board of Adjustment, in acting on the application as a special exception, shall take into consideration the following conditions:

1. The specific site is an appropriate location for such a use;
2. Property values in the district will not be reduced by such a use;
3. No nuisance or unreasonable hazard will result;
4. Adequate and appropriate facilities will be provided for the proper operation and maintenance of the proposed use.

ARTICLE XV.  ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES

15.01
Fine
Any person who violates any provision of this ordinance may be made punishable by a civil fine or not more than $100 for each day that such violation, if found by a court to continue after the conviction date, or after the date on which the violator receives written notice from the Town, that he is in violation of this ordinance, whichever date is earlier.







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