§ 27-1106.   Mid-Rise Apartments.
Applications for the construction of mid-rise apartments shall be reviewed in accordance with, but not limited to, the following standards and criteria:
      A.   Maximum Height. The maximum permitted height of a multi-family building may be increased by 1 foot for each additional foot by which side, front and rear yards each will exceed the minimum required yard dimensions set forth in § 27-501 of this Chapter. Provided, however, no building shall be permitted to exceed a total of 65 feet in height.
      B.   Fire Safety. The developer must receive a certification from the Marysville Borough Fire Company of the ability of the fire company to provide adequate fire protection and fire fighting services to a building of the height equivalent to that which is being proposed.
      C.   Compatibility. The purpose and building height will be reviewed as to its relationship to and effect upon surrounding land uses and existing environmental conditions regarding the pollution of air, land and water; noise; potential of hazards and congestion; elimination of glare; restrictions to natural light and circulation of air.
      D.   Purpose. The intended purpose of the proposed use as it relates to the Borough’s development objectives established in the Marysville Borough Comprehensive Plan.
      E.   Suitability. The nature of the activity and population served, adequacy of space and special requirements, and the potential generation of congestion will be reviewed as related to the proposed location of the potential use.
      F.   Accessibility. Ingress and egress to the side of the proposed use, circulation and movement of pedestrian and vehicular traffic, parking requirements and accessibility to the existing and proposed Borough highway system will be reviewed.
      F.   Serviceability. Reviews shall be made as to the adequacy and availability of utility services and facilities such as sanitary and storm sewers, water, trash and garbage collection, disposal and the ability of the Borough to supply such services.
      G.   Applicability. The proposed use will be reviewed as its application to and coordination with the planning policies of the Borough and its comprehensive plan and plans for land use, highway, schools, parks, sewers, water distribution and population growth.
(Ord. 462, 8/14/1995, §1105)