The Planning Commission and Township Board shall consider the following criteria when evaluating a site plan for a development permit:
(a) The danger that materials may be swept onto other lands to the injury of others.
(b) The danger to life and property due to flooding or erosion damage.
(c) The susceptibility of the proposed facility and its contents to flood damage and the effect of such damage on the individual owner.
(d) The importance of the services provided by the proposed facility to the community.
(e) The necessity of the facility for a waterfront location, where applicable.
(f) The availability of alternative locations, not subject to flooding or erosion damage, for the proposed use.
(g) The compatibility of the proposed use with existing and anticipated development.
(h) The relationship of the proposed use to the Charter Township of Clinton Master Plan for Future Land Use and the Charter Township of Clinton Master Drainage Plan.
(i) The safety of access to the property in times of flood for ordinary and emergency vehicles.
(j) The expected heights, velocity, duration, rate of rise and sediment transport of the flood waters at the site.
(k) The costs of providing governmental services during the after-flood conditions, including maintenance and repair of public utilities and facilities, such as sewer, gas, electrical and water systems, and streets and bridges.
(l) The impact on water quality, including filtering action.
(m) Impacts on fish and wildlife, including habitat damage or changes.
(n) The effect on adjoining wetland or drainage areas and water tables.
(Ord. 260-A-204. Passed 8-13-90; Ord. Passed 10-30-23.)