These standards are intended to provide the
Planning Board with a guide for the purpose of reviewing applications
for conditional uses as provided for by district. In reviewing an
application, the Planning Board may act on site plans submitted to
it or may suggest modifications and changes. In approving an application,
the Planning Board may require, in addition to features specified,
such other features or design, in keeping with the intent thereof,
that will further the purpose of these standards and regulations.
Such features shall be provided and maintained as a condition of the
establishment and maintenance of any use to which they are a condition
of approval.
A.
Uses such as high-voltage transmission lines, towers
and substations, sewage pumping stations, wells and sewage treatment
plants, but no service or storage yards, may be permitted. The provisions
of this section shall not apply to any existing or proposed building,
structure or use or extensions thereof used or to be used by public
utilities in furnishing service if, upon petition of the public utility,
the Public Utility Commission shall, after public hearing, decide
that the present or proposed location in question is reasonably necessary
for the convenience and welfare of the public.
B.
The use shall clearly demonstrate the need to serve
the health, safety and welfare of the community and surrounding municipalities.
Philanthropic or charitable uses not otherwise
specifically permitted by zone or set forth elsewhere in this article,
except correctional institutions, may be permitted, provided that
the following standards and conditions are complied with. The lot
upon which such use is proposed shall conform to the following standards
and requirements.
A.
Minimum lot area: two acres.
B.
Minimum front, rear and side yard areas: 50 feet.
C.
Maximum lot coverage: 25%.
D.
Off-street parking space shall be required in accordance
with the following standards: Philanthropic and charitable uses, one
space for each 400 square feet of gross floor area.
E.
The proposed use will in no way be detrimental to
the surrounding property rights and the structure or use proposed
will serve a useful purpose in the Borough and otherwise promote the
general welfare of its residents.
Quasi-public buildings and recreation areas,
including clubhouses, parks and playgrounds, golf courses, swimming
pools, tennis courts and such other activities operated by nonprofit
membership organizations, may be permitted, provided that the following
standards and conditions are complied with.
A.
The proposed use is to be operated by a bona fide
nonprofit organization created solely for the recreation and enjoyment
of the members of said organization.
B.
It is ascertained by the Planning Board that the proposed
use in the proposed location will not adversely affect the safe and
comfortable enjoyment of property rights or otherwise adversely affect
the value of adjacent properties, that the design of any structures
erected in connection with such use is in keeping with the general
character of the area, and that sufficient landscaping, including
trees, shrubs and lawns, are provided to serve as a buffer, as required
by this chapter, between said use and adjoining residential properties
and to ensure an attractive appearance for the use.
C.
The property proposed to be occupied by such use shall
have a minimum lot area of five acres. Not more than 20% of the land
area shall be occupied by the buildings and structures.
D.
No building, structure or active recreation facilities
shall be located within 100 feet of an adjacent residential property
line.
E.
The maximum membership limit of said organization
shall be fixed at the time of application and shall be commensurate
to the amount of land to be used and the exact nature of the use.
No further expansion of said membership shall be made unless supplemental
approval is granted by the Planning Board.
F.
Off-street parking space shall be provided at a ratio
of one space for each two memberships permitted under the terms of
the conditional use.
A.
The use shall be located on a lot of no less than
one acre, and no more than three service stations shall be permitted
within one linear mile as measured along existing public streets.
B.
All filling pumps and structures shall be located
at least 25 feet from the front, side and rear property lines and
at least 50 feet from the boundary of a residentially zoned lot.
C.
The proposed use shall in no way be detrimental to
the health, safety and general welfare of the Borough, nor shall it
result in a depression of any established property values in the general
area.
Commercial recreation uses and activities, limited
to miniature golf courses, golf courses, driving ranges and swimming
pools, indoor and outdoor tennis and racquetball courts, may be permitted,
provided that the following standards and conditions are complied
with:
A.
The proposed use shall comply with all yard and area
requirements for the B-2 District regardless of the zone in which
located.
B.
Whenever the property abuts or is across the street
from a residential zone, a buffer area shall be established conforming
to the requirements set forth for such areas in the B-2 District.
C.
Any signs to be erected shall conform to the requirements set forth for other uses in the B-2 District in Article VIII.
D.
The proposed use shall in no way be detrimental to
the health, safety and general welfare of the Borough, nor shall it
result in a depression of any established property values in the general
area.
E.
No portion of the outdoor recreation area shall encroach
upon the required setbacks.
