Receive and examine all applications for zoning permits.

Process zoning permit applications for all uses. Any uses requiring land development plan approval, as defined in the MPC, must be processed to the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors for review.

Issue permits only where there is compliance with the provisions of this chapter, and with other Township ordinances. Permit uses requiring a variance shall be issued only upon order of the Zoning Hearing Board. Permits requiring approval by the Board of Supervisors shall be issued only after receipt of approval from the Board of Supervisors.

Receive applications for variances and forward these applications to the Zoning Hearing Board for action thereon.

Receive applications for curative amendments, conditional uses, and zoning changes, forwarding requests to the Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission, and other appropriate agencies.

Following refusal of a permit, receive applications for interpretation appeals and variances, and forward these applications to the Zoning Hearing Board for action thereon.

Conduct inspections, direct that surveys, measurements, or calculations be done and any other lawful methods deemed necessary to the Zoning Officer to determine compliance or noncompliance with the terms of this chapter; said inspections, surveys, measurements, calculations, and other lawful methods, shall include, but not be limited to, on-site inspections once construction has commenced, during construction and at the completion of construction. Said inspection shall determine compliance with regard to erection, construction has commenced, during construction and at the completion of construction. Said inspections shall determine compliance with regard to erection, construction, reconstruction, alterations, repairs, conversions, maintenance and/or uses of structures and land governed by this chapter. Further, it is the duty of the applicant to inform the Zoning Officer as to the time of beginning construction, so as the Zoning Officer may determine compliance with the appropriate ordinances.

Issue stop, cease, and desist orders, and order in writing correction of all conditions found to be in violation of the provisions of all applicable Township ordinances. Such written orders shall be served personally or by certified mail upon persons, firms, or corporations deemed by the Zoning Officer to be violating the terms of this chapter. It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any such order issued by the Zoning Officer, and any person violating any such order shall be guilty of a violation of this chapter.

With the approval of the Board of Supervisors, or when directed by them, institute in the name of the Township any appropriate action or proceedings to prevent the unlawful erection, construction, reconstruction, alteration, repair, conversion, maintenance, or use; to restrain, correct, or abate such violation, so as to prevent the occupancy of or use of any building, structure, landscaping of land, or to prevent any illegal act, conduct, business, or use in or about such premises. The Zoning Officer has the right to lodge a civil complaint against any violator of this chapter, upon approval of the Board of Supervisors, whether or not any other action has been taken to halt the use.

Revoke any order or zoning permit issued under a mistake of fact or contrary to the law of the provisions of this chapter.

Record and file all applications for zoning permits with accompanying plans and documents. All applications, plans, and documents shall be a public record.

Maintain a map or maps showing the current zoning classification of Allen Township.

Register nonconforming structures, uses, or lots in accordance with the provisions of § 27-1601.

The Zoning Officer shall create and maintain the files required to carry out and maintain the records of all his actions pursuant to this chapter.

A statement as to the proposed use of the building or land.

A site layout drawn to scale showing the location, dimension, and height of proposed buildings, structures, or uses and any existing buildings in relation to property and street lines. If the application relates to property scheduled to be developed in successive stages, such plans shall show the relationship of the portion scheduled for initial development to the proposed layout of the entire property.

The location, dimensions, and arrangement, of all open spaces, yards, and buffer yards, including methods to be employed for screening.

The location, size, arrangement, and capacity of all areas to be used for motor vehicle access, off-street parking, off-street loading and unloading, and provisions to be made for lighting such areas.

The dimensions, location, and methods of illumination signs, if applicable.

The location and dimensions of sidewalks and all other areas to be devoted to pedestrian use.

Provisions to be made for treatment and disposal of sewage and industrial wastes, water supply, and storm drainage.

The capacity and arrangement of all buildings used or intended to be used for dwelling purposes, including the proposed density in terms of number of dwelling units per acre of land.

A description of any proposed industrial or commercial operations in sufficient detail to indicate effects of those operations in producing noise, glare, air pollution, water pollution, fire hazards, traffic congestion or other safety hazards.

Description of method to be employed in controlling any excess noise, air pollution, smoke, fumes, water pollution, fire hazards or other safety hazards.

Proof of any variances and/or conditional uses granted indicating date granted and applicable section of this chapter.

Applications for zoning permits requiring land development plans shall include all plans, data, documentation in addition to the above requirements adhering to Allen Township's Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance [Chapter 22] and the standards therein.

Applications for zoning permits within the airport zoning area shall be accompanied by formal documentation regarding the review and approval of the included use, structure, or tree by the Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority.

An affidavit signed by the applicant stating that the information presented as part of the application is true and correct.

Any other data deemed necessary by the Zoning Officer, Planning Commission, or Board of Supervisors, to enable them to determine the compliance of the proposed development with the terms of this chapter.

Satisfactory final inspection report on the on-lot sewage disposal system from the Township Sewage Enforcement Officer (for on-lot sewer).

Satisfactory construction permit inspection report from the Allen Township Authority (for public sewer).

Satisfactory final inspection report from Building Inspector.

The Board of Supervisors shall hear and decide requests for all conditional uses filed with the Township, in writing, by any landowner (or any tenant with permission of such landowner), as provided in this chapter.

In granting a conditional use, the Board of Supervisors may attach such reasonable conditions and safeguards, in addition to those expressed in the chapter, as it may deem necessary to implement the purposes and intent of this chapter.

The Zoning Officer shall not approve a zoning permit for proposed development that requires a conditional use until written approval of the Board of Supervisors is obtained pursuant to this chapter.

All applicants for a conditional use shall make application to the Township on forms provided by the Township Secretary and shall submit site plans in accordance with § 27-1800 et seq. of this chapter.

The Board of Supervisors shall not approve or deny the conditional use without reviewing the site plans and the recommendation of the Planning Commission. The Board of Supervisors shall request an advisory opinion from the Planning Commission on any application for a conditional use; the Planning Commission shall submit a report of such advisory opinion to the Board of Supervisors prior to the date of the public hearing held by the Board of Supervisors on an application.

Approval of the conditional use application by the Board of Supervisors is an approval of the use only and is not to be considered approval in accordance with the Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance [Chapter 22].

The Board of Supervisors shall hold a hearing pursuant to public notice upon the request, commencing not later than 60 days after the request is filed, unless the applicant requests or consents in writing to an extension of time. In addition, the Board of Supervisors shall render a written decision within 45 days after the last hearing.

The Board of Supervisors shall conduct hearings and make decisions in accordance with the procedures and standards set forth in § 1909.

The Board of Supervisors may approve any proposed conditional use if it finds adequate evidence that a proposed use will meet:

The Board of Supervisors shall have the power to grant or deny a conditional use pursuant to public notice and hearing and recommendations by the planning agency and pursuant to the express standards and criteria set forth herein.

In accordance with the Allen Township Comprehensive Plan and of this chapter and consistent with the spirit, purposes, and the intent of this chapter.

In the best interest of the Township, the convenience of the community, the public welfare, and be a substantial improvement to the property in the immediate vicinity;

Suitable for the property in question, and designed, constructed, operated, and maintained so as to be in harmony with and appropriate in appearance to the existing or intended character of the general vicinity;

In conformance with all applicable requirements of this chapter and all municipal ordinances;

Suitable in terms of effects on highway traffic and safety with adequate access arrangements to protect streets from undue congestion and hazard; and

In accordance with sound standards of subdivision and land development practice where applicable.

Determine that the proposal provides for adequate access to public roads without creating hazardous conditions. In making this determination, the Board of Supervisors may impose conditions requiring:

Examine the use and its relationship to existing land uses to ensure that the proposed use does not adversely alter the character of stable neighborhoods and to protect adjoining residents from uses which are objectionable. To this end, the Board of Supervisors may impose conditions requiring: