[Added 2-2-1977 by Ord. No. 1191]
A.
In any instance where the Borough Council is required to consider
a request for a conditional use, standards and criteria to be met
before such a request is granted shall include but not be limited
to the following:
(1)
The size, scope, extent and character of the conditional use requested
shall be consistent with the Comprehensive Plan of the Borough and
promote the harmonious and orderly development of the zoning district
involved.
(2)
The proposed use, change or modification shall constitute an appropriate
use consistent with the character and type of development in the area
surrounding the location for which the request is made and will not
substantially injure or detract from the use of surrounding property
or the character of the neighborhood in light of the zoning classification
of the area affected. Consideration with respect to this standard
shall take into account:
(3)
The proposed use shall be suitable with respect to traffic and highways
in the area and shall provide for adequate access and off-street parking
arrangements in order to protect major streets and highways from undue
congestion and hazards.
(4)
Major street and highway frontage shall be developed so as to limit
the total number of access points.
(5)
The proposed use shall be reasonable in terms of the logical, efficient
and economical extension of public services and facilities, such as
public water, sewers, police, fire protection and public schools,
and shall assure adequate arrangements for sanitation in specific
instances.
(6)
All commercial or industrial parking, loading, access or service
areas shall be adequately illuminated at night while in use and arranged
so as to comply with the requirements of this chapter.
(7)
Conditions shall be imposed on the granting of the request necessary
to ensure that the general purpose and intent of this chapter is complied
with, and that the use of the property adjacent to the area included
in the proposed use is adequately safeguarded with respect to the
harmonious design of buildings, aesthetics, plantings and their maintenance
as a sight or sound screen, landscaping, hours of operation, lighting,
number of persons involved, allied activities, ventilation, noise,
sanitation, safety, smoke and fume control and the minimizing of noxious,
offensive or hazardous elements.
(8)
The proposed use or development shall protect and promote the safety,
health, morals and general welfare of the Borough.
B.
In considering any conditional use, the Borough Council may prescribe additional appropriate conditions and safeguards in conformity with the spirit and intent of this chapter. A violation of such conditions and safeguards, when made a part of the terms under which approval the conditional use is granted, shall be deemed a violation of this chapter and punishable under the provisions of § 290-44.
