§ 8.09. Special uses.

Any use existing at the time of adoption or amendment to this ordinance and which is permitted as a special use in the zoning district in which it is located under the terms of this ordinance or amendment, but which does not have an active, approved special use permit, shall be deemed a legal nonconforming use in such district. Expansions or additions to the land area, buildings or structures, or new buildings or structures associated with the use, shall only be permitted following approval of a special use permit by the county board in accordance with the requirements for special uses set forth in this ordinance. Further, any special use specifically approved by the county board shall remain valid and in effect even if the underlying zoning district is changed as a consequence of the adoption of this ordinance. Such special uses shall be subject to the regulations for special uses set forth herein and in the county board ordinance approving such special use.