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Allentown City Zoning Code

§ 28-10.9.8

Conditional Uses.

[Added 4-20-2021 by Ord. No. 03-2021]
No conditional use permit shall be issued unless the Land Use Board shall determine that:
a. 
Houses of Worship.
1. 
That the parking and all other zoning requirements contained herein are met.
2. 
That the proposed use is a bonafide non-profit religious organization operated solely for the recreation and enjoyment of the members of the organization.
3. 
That the proposed use of the property as a house of worship in the proposed location will not adversely affect the safe and comfortable enjoyment of the property rights or otherwise adversely affect the value of adjacent properties. Further, that the design of any structures erected in connection with such use are in keeping with the general character of the area and that sufficient landscaping, including trees, shrubs and lawn are provided to serve as a buffer between the use and adjoining properties and assure an attractive appearance for that use. In addition, any required parking for an existing use or expanded use will meet all requirements and fall under the conditions of this subsection c. not adversely affecting the property rights or affecting the property values of adjacent properties.
b. 
Public Utilities and Other Essential Public Service Facilities.
1. 
The proposed installation in a specific location is necessary and convenient for the efficiency of the public utility system, and for the satisfactory and convenient provision of service by the utility to the neighborhood or area in which the particular use is to be located.
2. 
The design of any building or structure in connection with such facility conforms to the general character of the area and will not adversely affect the safe and comfortable enjoyment of property rights of the zone in which it is located.
3. 
Adequate and attractive fences, buffer areas and other safety devices will be provided.
4. 
Sufficient landscaping, including shrubs, trees and lawn are provided which will be periodically maintained.
5. 
Adequate off street parking will be provided.
6. 
All of the area, yard and building coverage requirements of the respective zone will be met.