MapLink™ | Procedures | Conditional Use Permit

Hello! Content on this website is provided as a convenience and is for informational use only. Be sure to review the Terms of Use for all of the details related to your use of this website.
Accept
Back
Conditional Use Permit
A. Applications for any conditional use permitted by this chapter shall be made to the Zoning Officer, who shall refer the application to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission shall review the application and submit its recommendation to the Board of Commissioners for approval or denial.

B. In addition to the information required on the permit application, the conditional use application must show:
(1) Names and addresses of adjacent property owners, including properties directly across a street or public right-of-way from the subject property.
(2) A surveyed, scaled site plan with sufficient detail and accuracy to demonstrate compliance with applicable provisions of this chapter.
(3) A written description of the proposed use in sufficient detail to demonstrate compliance with this chapter.

C. Each applicant for a conditional use must demonstrate with appropriate evidence the following:
(1) That the proposed use is consistent with the purpose and intent of this chapter and is listed as a conditional use in the zoning district in which it is proposed.
(2) That the establishment, maintenance or operation of the conditional use will not be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, morals, comfort or general welfare.
(3) That the conditional use will not be injurious to the use or enjoyment of other properties for permitted purposes.
(4) That establishment of the conditional use will not impede the normal and orderly development and improvement of other properties for uses permitted in the zoning district.
(5) That the conditional use is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Township's Comprehensive Plan, as amended.
(6) That adequate utilities, infrastructure and other public services are available or will be provided.
(7) That adequate measures have been or will be taken to provide ingress and egress, to minimize traffic congestion and to facilitate the movement of vehicles and pedestrians.