[Added 12-3-1979 by Ord. No. 1979-12]
Recognizing that certain uses, activities and structures are necessary to serve the needs and conveniences of the Township of Mount Holly and, at the same time recognizing that such uses may be or become inimical to the public health, safety and general welfare if located and operated without proper consideration being given to existing conditions and the character of the surrounding area, such uses are differentiated from permitted uses and nonpermitted uses by this article and are referred to herein as "conditional uses." In addition to other powers conferred by this Part 3 and applicable statutes, the Planning Board shall have original jurisdiction pursuant to the procedural requirements established elsewhere within this Part 3 to grant a permit for a conditional use under the terms and conditions established hereinafter and under the following stipulations and guidelines.
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Editor's Note: Former § 149-179,
Community residences designated, as amended 6-22-1992 by Ord. No.
1992-5, was repealed 5-26-1998 by Ord. No. 1998-6.
Plans and documentation. Plans and documentation
shall comply with the requirements set forth within this Part 3 for
a site plan application. Procedures for processing applications for
the conditional use permit specified above are the same as those specified
for site plan approval.
It shall be the applicant's responsibility to
demonstrate to the Planning Board that the design, arrangement and
nature of the particular use sought as supported by development plans
and documentation is such that the public health, safety and welfare
will be protected and:
A.
The use will not adversely effect the safe and comfortable
enjoyment of property rights or otherwise adversely effect the value
of adjacent property.
B.
The development plans provide for structures and site
improvements in keeping with the general character of the zoning district
and sufficient landscaping, including trees, shrubs and lawn areas
to enhance the area and appropriately buffer the use from adjoining
property.
C.
The conditional use will serve a useful purpose to
the general welfare of the Township and/or satisfy an established
need within the community.
D.
The conditional use as set forth on the plans and
documentation presented will not constitute a nuisance, safety hazard
or health hazard due to site lighting; noise; odors; sewage disposal;
vibration; the need and method of storage, use or disposal of materials;
parking and traffic circulation; hours of operation; site signing;
or pollution of the environment.
E.
The conditional use as set forth on the development plans and documentation adhere to the minimum site standards set for the zone in which the proposed use is sought as well as the special conditions and safeguards as in the opinion of the Planning Board will implement the intent of objectives of this section and the special conditions or restrictions listed in § 149-182.
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Editor's Note: Former § 149-182,
Special conditions and restrictions, was repealed 5-26-1998 by Ord.
No. 1998-6.
