1. 
Special exception applications, when identified as a permitted use by this chapter, shall be approved or denied by the Heidelberg Borough Zoning Hearing Board in accordance with the standards and criteria of this article. In granting a special exception, the Zoning Hearing Board may attach reasonable conditions and safeguards as it may deem necessary to implement the purposes of this chapter.
Any application for a special exception shall demonstrate that:
1. 
The proposed use compiles with all applicable provisions and requirements for that type of use.
2. 
The proposed use is compatible with the surrounding land use or will support the uses in the neighborhood.
3. 
The proposed use can be accommodated on the site, based on topography, size and soil conditions.
4. 
The proposed use provides for safe, adequate vehicular and pedestrian access.
5. 
The use provides for safe, efficient internal circulation and sufficient off-street parking and loading.
6. 
The proposed use complies with all applicable standards and requirements for providing sanitary sewage disposal, water supply, storm drainage and solid waste disposal.
7. 
The proposed use provides screening and/or buffer areas as required by this chapter.
1. 
Application content. Applications for a special exception shall be submitted to the Zoning Officer in the form prescribed by the Borough. Such materials shall include:
a. 
A written statement supporting the general criteria identified in § 112-1103.
b. 
A detailed description of the proposed use.
c. 
A plan, identifying property lines, setback lines, surrounding properties, existing streets, existing structures, and any other information necessary to evaluate the application.
2. 
Review procedure.
a. 
The Zoning Officer shall forward the application to the Zoning Hearing Board for a decision.
b. 
The Zoning Hearing Board shall hold a hearing on the application in accordance with Article XIII and pursuant to a public notice as defined herein.
c. 
The Board shall provide the applicant with a written copy of its decision, explaining the reasons for the determination made in accordance with Article XIII. In granting a special exception, the Board may attach such reasonable conditions and safeguards, in addition to those expressed in § 112-1104, as it may deem necessary to implement the purposes of this chapter.
d. 
Where the Board fails to render a decision within the timeframe specified in Article XIII, the application shall be deemed approved, unless an extension of time has been agreed to by the applicant.
3. 
Revocation of approval. The approval of a special exception application shall be valid for a period of 12 months from the date of approval. If construction or development has not begun, or the building permit applied for, within this time period, then the special exception approval shall be revoked and the applicant must reapply for approval.
For the types of uses identified as special exceptions in this chapter, the Zoning Hearing Board shall consider the additional standards of § 112-1104.