A. 
An applicant who is aggrieved by a decision of the Township in enforcing the provisions of this chapter may appeal such decision to the Zoning Board of Appeals. In reviewing the appeal, the Zoning Board of Appeals shall determine whether the standards for variances and appeals contained in Chapter 285, Zoning, have been met.
B. 
When considering an appeal for a variance to allow construction of a gravel road within an unimproved public road right-of-way or private road easement instead of a paved road as required in Article II of this chapter, the Zoning Board of Appeals shall consider the following criteria instead of the standards for variances and appeals contained in Chapter 285, Zoning:
(1) 
The potential that the road can be extended to connect with other paved streets.
(2) 
The number of lots that may be served by additional extensions of the road.
(3) 
Whether the road can serve to access currently unsubdivided land.
(4) 
The relative isolation of the lot in comparison to the surrounding road network.
(5) 
Comments from the Police Department and Fire Department regarding the adequacy of construction for emergency vehicle access.
C. 
All appeals must be filed, in writing, within seven days following the decision.
D. 
Adjacent property owners within 300 feet of the subject site shall be notified of the appeal and the date, time and place at which the appeal will be considered.
The provisions of this chapter shall be held to be minimum requirements, adopted for the promotion of the public health, morals, safety, comfort, convenience and general welfare. It is not intended by this chapter to repeal, abrogate, annul or in any way to impair or interfere with any existing provision of law or ordinance, or with any rules, regulations or permits previously adopted or issued pursuant to law relating to the use of buildings or premises; provided, however, that where this chapter imposes a greater restriction than is required by existing ordinance or by rules, regulations or permits, the provisions of this chapter shall control.
[Added 7-22-2002]
Penalties for violation of this chapter shall be punishable as provided in Chapter 1, General Provisions, § 1-3. The provisions of Chapter 1, Article II, Municipal Civil Infractions, also apply to violations of this chapter.