1. The Board may grant special exceptions only for such uses as are provided for in Part 3, the district regulations, and pursuant to the express standards and criteria outlined in Part 3. In making such determinations, the Board may attach reasonable conditions and safeguards, in addition to those already expressed in this Chapter. The Board's decision to grant a permit for a special exception shall be made only after public notice and hearing.
2. Such permit shall apply specifically to the application and plans submitted and presented at said public hearing. Any subsequent changes or additions shall be subject to further review and public hearing by the Zoning Hearing Board as a separate special exception use.
3. In reviewing requests for special exceptions, the Board shall take into account the following requirements applicable in this Chapter and in the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance [Chapter 22].
A. That the use is so designed, located and proposed to be operated that the public health, safety, welfare and convenience will be protected.
B. That the use will not cause substantial injury to the value of other property in the neighborhood where it is to be located.
C. That the use will be compatible with adjoining development and the proposed character of the zoning district where it is to be located.
D. That adequate landscaping and screening is provided.
E. That adequate off-street parking and loading is provided and ingress and egress is adequately designed.
F. That the use conforms with all applicable regulations governing the district where located, except as may otherwise be determined for planned residential developments.
G. The provisions for protecting stream corridors are provided, as specified in § 22-413 of the Township Subdivision and Land Ordinance [Chapter 22].
H. That areas with existing or potential sinkholes receive the required consideration as specified in §§ 22-413 and 22-414 of the Township Subdivision and Land Ordinance [Chapter 22].
4. Filing Requirements. In addition to the required building permit information each special exception application shall include the following:
A. Ground floor plans and elevations of proposed structures.
B. Names and address of adjoining property owners including properties directly across a public right-of-way.
C. A scaled drawing (site plan) of the site with sufficient detail and accuracy to demonstrate compliance with all applicable provisions of this Chapter.
D. A written description of the proposed use in sufficient detail to demonstrate compliance with all applicable provisions of this Chapter.
5. General Requirements. In reviewing requests for special exceptions, the Board shall take into account the following requirements along with those found in Part 3 and in other applicable Sections of this Chapter:
A. The proposed use shall be consistent with the purpose and intent of this Chapter.
B. The proposed use shall not detract from the use and enjoyment of adjoining or nearby properties.
C. The proposed use will not substantially change the character of the subject property's neighborhood.
D. Adequate public facilities are available to serve the proposed use (e.g., schools, fire, police and ambulance protection, sewer, water and other utilities, vehicular access and etc.).
E. For development within the floodplain zone, that the application complies with those requirements identified in the Township's Floodplain Ordinance [Chapter 8].
F. The proposed use shall comply with those criteria specifically listed in Part 4 of this Chapter. In addition, the proposed use must comply with all other applicable regulations contained in Chapter.
G. The proposed use will substantially support the integrity of the Township's Comprehensive Plan.
(Ord. 3/911993B, § 1009)