Conditional uses may be permitted or denied
by the Township Council after recommendation by the Planning Commission
in accordance with the following criteria and provisions:
A.
Application. Applications for conditional uses will
be filed with the Zoning Officer and shall be accompanied by:
(1)
Fee. An application fee in an amount equal to that
established annually by resolution of the Council.
(2)
Plans. Five copies of a site plan and supporting data
which shows the size, location and topography of the site; the use
of adjacent land; the proposed size, bulk, use and location of buildings;
the location, distance and proposed function of all yards, open spaces,
parking areas, driveways, storage areas and accessory structures;
the location of all utilities; the provisions for parking, moving
or loading vehicles; and the timing of construction proposed; as well
as a copy of other permits or plans required for the particular use
by respective county, state and/or federal government agencies.
B.
Review. The Zoning Officer shall forward a copy of
the application to the Township Council and to the Planning Commission
for review and approval.
(1)
Time. The Township Council, with the review and recommendations
of the Planning Commission, shall forward its decision within 90 days
unless the petitioner agrees, in writing, to a time extension.
(2)
Conditions. The Township Council may, in addition
to those specifically provided in this chapter, attach such reasonable
conditions and safeguards as it determines necessary to meet the intent
of this chapter, to protect adjacent property, and to further the
public interest. All development, construction and use shall be in
accordance with the approved plan and all attached conditions, unless
a revised plan is submitted and approved. Any development contrary
to the approved plan shall constitute a violation of this chapter.
C.
Criteria for approval. A conditional use shall be
approved only if it meets the following criteria:
(1)
Use. The proposed use conforms to the district and
conditional use provisions and all general regulations of this chapter.
(2)
Special standards. The proposed use meets all special
standards which may apply to its class of conditional uses, as set
forth in this chapter.
(3)
Performance standards. The proposed use shall not involve any element or cause any condition that may be dangerous, injurious or noxious to any other property or persons, and shall comply with the performance standards of this chapter (Article VII).
(4)
Relationship. The proposed use shall be sited, oriented
and landscaped to produce a harmonious relationship of buildings and
grounds to adjacent buildings and properties.
(5)
Environment. The proposed use shall produce a total
visual impression and environment which is consistent with the environment
of the neighborhood.
(6)
Objectives. The proposed use shall preserve the objectives
of this chapter.
