The formulation and enactment of this chapter is based upon
the division of the unincorporated portions of the Township into districts
in each of which are permitted specified uses which are mutually compatible.
In addition to such permitted compatible uses, however, it is recognized
that there are certain other uses which it may be necessary or desirable
to allow in certain locations in certain districts but which on account
of their actual or potential impact on neighboring uses or public
facilities need to be carefully regulated with respect to their location
for the protection of the Township. Such uses, on account of their
peculiar locational need or the nature of the service offered, may
have to be established in a district in which they cannot be reasonably
allowed as a permitted use.
The Planning Commission shall have the authority to grant conditional
use permits, subject to such conditions of design and operation, safeguards
and time limitations as it may determine for all conditional uses
specified in the various district provisions of this chapter.
The following provisions apply when there is an amendment or
a proposed expansion to approved conditional use or when there is
a proposed change from one conditional use to another.
A. Amendments. Any applicant who has been granted conditional use approval
shall notify the Zoning Administrator of any proposed amendment to
the approved site plan. The Township Zoning Administrator shall determine
whether a proposed amendment requires new conditional use approval.
New conditional use approval may be required when such amendment is
a departure from the operation or use described in the approved application
or causes external impacts such as additional traffic, hours of operation,
noise, additional outdoor storage, or display.
B. Expansions. An expansion of any use requiring a conditional use approval
that results in an increase of 10% or more of the building, parking,
paved areas, or site area shall require resubmittal in the manner
described in this article. A separate conditional use approval shall
be required for each use requiring conditional use approval on a lot,
or for any expansions of a conditional use approval.
C. Change in use. The applicant shall be responsible for informing the
Township Zoning Administrator of any significant change in an approved
use, operations, or activities prior to any such change. The Township
Zoning Administrator shall determine if a new conditional use approval
is required. A significant change shall mean any departure from the
operation or use described in the approved application or any change
that may cause external impacts such as additional traffic, hours
of operation, noise, additional outdoor storage, or display.