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SECTION 14 Section 25(A).3, entitled "Regulation of Special Exception Uses", is hereby created to read as follows: SECTION 25.3 REGULATION OF SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES A. PURPOSE AND INTENT. This section is intended to stipulate procedures and reference specific criteria for considering the approval of special exception uses. The procedures estab- lished herein are intended to assure careful examination and findings of fact by appropriate County entities during the review of special exception uses. Such review shall consider the nature, extent and potential external impacts associ- ated with special exception uses. B. ESTABLISHMENT OF SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES. Special Exception Uses, Generally. Special exception uses are those types of uses that would not generally be appropriate throughout a particular zoning district. However, when special exception uses are carefully controlled as to number, area, location, and/or relationship to the vicinity, such uses would not adversely impact the public health, safety, comfort, good order, appearance, convenience, morals and general welfare and as such would be compatible with permitted uses within the particular zoning district. 2. Special Exception Uses, Specifically. The zoning districts which are established in this Ordinance designate those uses and activities which shall be regulated as special exception uses. Those uses which are designated as special exception shall be permitted only after being approved pursuant to the procedures established in this section and further satisfying the specific use criteria established in Section 25.1, "Regulations for Specific Land Uses". C. SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES: APPROVAL AUTHORITY. The Indian River County Board of County Commissioners is hereby authorized to decide all applications for Special Exception Uses, subsequent to a recommenda- tion by the Planning and Zoning Commission. D. CONDITIONS AND SAFEGUARDS. In granting any special exception, the Board of County Commissioners may pre- scribe appropriate special conditions and safeguards to assure the use is compatible with surrounding uses in the district. Violation of such conditions and safeguards, when made a part of the terms under which the special exception is granted, shall be deemed a violation of these zoning regulations. Such conditions and safeguards may include, but are not limited to: 1. Time Limitations. Reasonable time limits within which the action for which the special exception is required shall be begun or completed or maintained, as well as provisions for extensions or renewals. 2. Guarantees. The posting by the applicant of a guarantee or bond in an appropriate form and reasonable amount. E. PROCEDURES FOR REVIEW OF SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES. Pre -Application Conference. Prior to filing an application for a special exception, the developer shall confer with the Planning and Development Division staff to discuss informally the requirements of this section and the nature of his proposal. For the purposes of this conference the applicant shall provide a sketch plan of the proposal drawn to scale, showing the general layout, the relationship to the surrounding area, and the general development proposal. 2. Filing of Application. Following the pre -application conference, the applicant may file an application for a special exception use, -60-