The land use development standards in this article apply to uses permitted by special
exception, referenced as "SE" in the zoning district land use table, Section 17.08.030,
or as otherwise provided in this title. Special exceptions are land uses subject to
review by the board of zoning appeals (see Chapter 17.40, Article VII). Religious institutions and cultural centers having a valid use and
occupancy permit on the effective date of the ordinance codified in this code, which
do not satisfy the land use development standards of this article, may expand under
the authority of the board of zoning appeals subject to demonstrating compliance with
the general provisions. Community education facilities having a valid use and occupancy
permit on the effective date of the ordinance codified in this Code, and which cannot
satisfy the locational or design standards of Section 17.16.040(A) may expand under the authority of the board subject to demonstrating compliance
with Section 17.16.150.
