This section sets forth conditions and procedures
which must be met before a special exception use can be approved by
the Zoning Hearing Board and be granted a zoning permit.
A. Plan requirements. All applicants for a special exception use must submit six sets of site plans to the Zoning Officer when making application for a zoning permit. If the application is considered a land development or subdivision it must also meet the requirements outlined in Chapter
205, Subdivision and Land Development, which is in addition to the following site plan requirements:
(1) A statement as to the proposed use of the building
or land.
(2) A site layout drawn to a scale of not less than one
inch equals 50 feet showing the location, dimensions and height of
proposed buildings, structures or uses and any existing buildings
in relation to property and street lines. If the application relates
to property which is scheduled to be developed in successive stages,
such plans shall show the relationship of the portion scheduled for
initial development to the proposed layout of the entire property.
(3) The location, dimensions and arrangements of all open
spaces and yards and buffer yards, including methods and materials
to be employed for screening.
(4) The location, size, arrangement and capacity of all
areas to be used for motor vehicle access, off-street parking, off-street
loading and unloading and provisions to be made for lighting such
areas.
(5) The dimensions, location and methods of illumination
for signs, if applicable.
(6) The location and dimensions of sidewalks and all other
areas to be devoted to pedestrian use.
(7) Provisions to be made for treatment and disposal of
sewage and industrial wastes, water supply and storm drainage.
(8) The capacity and arrangement of all buildings used
or intended to be used for dwelling purposes, including the proposed
density in terms of number of dwelling units per acre of land.
(9) A description of any proposed industrial or commercial
operations in sufficient detail to indicate effects of those operations
in producing noise, glare, air pollution, water pollution, fire hazards,
traffic congestion or other safety hazards.
(10)
Description of methods to be employed in controlling
any excess noise, air pollution, smoke, fumes, water pollution, fire
hazards or other safety hazards.
B. Standards for special exceptions. The Zoning Hearing
Board shall approve a proposed special exception if the applicant
demonstrates compliance with the following:
(3) Chapter
205, Subdivision and Land Development, as amended, except that the Zoning Hearing Board shall defer to the Board of Supervisors for determination of technical compliance with such chapter.
(4) All applicable federal, state and Township laws and
regulations.
C. Conditions for special exceptions. The Zoning Hearing
Board shall consider all of the general standards as well as any specific
standards that may be listed for the proposed use. The Zoning Hearing
Board may impose reasonable conditions on a special exception use
as it determines are necessary to ensure compliance with Township
ordinances and state and federal regulations; to protect the public
health and safety; and to ensure compatibility and avoid nuisances
among nearby uses.
53 P.S. § 10916.1 et seq. and 53 P.S.
§ 10609.1 et seq. of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning
Code, as amended, shall apply and such sections are hereby included
into this chapter by reference.