A building may be erected on any lot held in
single and separate ownership at the effective date of this chapter
which is not of the required minimum area or width when approved by
the Board of Adjustment in accordance with law, provided that adequate
sanitation provisions shall be made.
No lot area shall be so reduced that the area
of the lot or the dimensions of the open spaces shall be smaller than
herein prescribed.
The Planning Board may approve as a conditional
use the conversion of any dwelling existing at the effective date
of this chapter into a dwelling for not more than three families,
subject to the following requirements:
A. The lot area per family, yards and building area shall
not be reduced to less than the requirements for the district.
B. Off-street parking stalls in the size and number as set forth in Article
XV of this chapter shall be provided.
C. No structural alteration of the building exterior
shall be made except as may be necessary for the purpose of sanitation
or safety.
D. Such conversion shall be authorized only for a large
building that has relatively little economic value or usefulness as
a singe family or other conforming use.
E. The Board of Adjustment may prescribe such further conditions with respect to the conversion and use of such building as it deems appropriate in accordance with §
205-78.
On any corner lot, no wall, fence or other structure
shall be erected or altered, and no hedge, tree, shrub or other growth
shall be maintained, which may cause danger to traffic on a street
or public road by obscuring the view.
In any instance where the Board of Adjustment
is required to consider an exception or variance in this chapter or
Zoning Map in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, the
Board of Adjustment shall, among other things:
A. Assure itself that the proposed change is consistent
with the spirit, purpose and intent of this chapter.
B. Determine that the proposed change will not substantially
injure or detract from the use of neighboring property or from the
character of the neighborhood and that the use of the property adjacent
to the area included in the proposed change or plan is adequately
safeguarded.
C. Determine that the proposed change will serve the
best interests of the Township, the convenience of the community,
where applicable, and the public welfare.
D. Consider the effect of the proposed change upon the
logical, efficient and economical extension of public services and
facilities, such as public water, sewers, police and fire protection
and public schools.
E. Be guided in its study, review and recommendation
by sound standards of subdivision practice where applicable.
F. Impose such conditions, in addition to those required,
as are necessary to assure that the intent of this chapter is compiled
with, which conditions may include but are not limited to harmonious
design of buildings, plantings and maintenance thereof as a sight
or sound screen, the minimizing of noxious, offensive or hazardous
elements and adequate standards of parking and sanitation.
This chapter shall not apply to existing property
or to buildings or structures used or to be used by public utilities
in furnishing service if, upon petition of the public entity, the
Board of Public Utility Commissioners shall, after a hearing of which
the Township Council shall have notice, decide that the present or
proposed situation of the building or structure in question is reasonably
necessary for the service, convenience or welfare of the public.