(A) Uses which are not specifically listed as permitted or conditional uses in any zoning district may be authorized in the M or OU District by the Borough Council as conditional uses.
(B) In order to obtain a conditional use under this section, the applicant bears the burden of establishing the following to the satisfaction of the Council.
(1) The proposed use must be fully consistent and in harmony with the purpose of the district in which it will be located.
(2) The impact of the use on the environment and adjacent streets is equal to or less than any use specifically permitted as a permitted or conditional use in the subject district.
(3) In determining the impact on the environment and adjacent properties, the Council shall consider such development characteristics as the number of employees, the floor area of the proposed building devoted to the proposed use, the type of products involved, the materials, equipment or services involved, the magnitude of walk-in trade, traffic generation, parking demand, environmental impacts and any other information that Council determines will aid in determining the impact of the use.
(4) The proposed use shall comply with the expressed standards and criteria of the zoning district in which the use is to be located and all other requirements of this chapter.
(5) The proposed use shall be in accordance with the community development objectives of this chapter and the comprehensive plan, as adopted and amended.
(C) Prior to the hearing before the Borough Council, the applicant shall submit all studies, documents and testimony which the applicant wishes to be considered in connection with the conditional use application, for review and recommendation by the Borough Planning Commission.
(D) When granting a conditional use pursuant to this section, the Council may impose any reasonable conditions it believes are necessary to ensure compliance with this chapter.
(Ord. 1089, passed 5-19-2014)