§ 20-4. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS.  


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  • a. 

    Make a specific finding supported by evidence produced at a public hearing in the manner provided by law, that such use will not be prejudicial to the character of the neighborhood.

    b. 

    Determine that there is appropriate provision for access facilities adequate for the estimated traffic from public streets and sidewalks so as to assure the public safety and to avoid traffic congestion.

    c. 

    Require suitable planting not less than six feet high alongside lot lines and rear lot lines adjacent to residential uses or zones.

    d. 

    Where the installation of outdoor flood or spot lighting is intended, determine that such lighting will not shine directly on any abutting property. No unshielded lights shall be permitted.

    e. 

    Give full consideration to the request for this special exception use and the Board shall assure itself that such request is consistent with the plan for future land use in the Township, and with the spirit, purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance. The Board shall also take into consideration the character and type of development in the area surrounding the location for which the special exception use is requested, determine that the use will constitute an appropriate use in the area, and will not substantially injure or detract from the use of surrounding property or from the character of the neighborhood.

    f. 

    The erection and use of such station shall in no way cause traffic congestion on highway or create hazardous driving conditions.

    g. 

    Drainage plan provided for the collection, storage and disposal of stormwater runoff from the site is adequate.

Ord No. 5-26-69; 1967 Code § 31-4