The zoning officer shall forward the application and all supporting documents to the secretary of the board of adjustment for its consideration. A copy of the application and all supporting documents shall also be forwarded to the planning board of the borough for a review of the site plan, and for an evaluation of the proposed special exception use and its relationship and conformity to the goals, objectives and policies established by the borough master plan. The planning board shall, within 45 days after the receipt of such application, make a written report to the board of adjustment setting forth its findings and recommendations concerning the application. In making its recommendation, the planning board may suggest any revisions to the site plan, landscaping plan, or other plans, as well, in its opinion, cause the proposed special use to be in substantial conformance with the master plan and its principles of land use and development.

The board of adjustment shall, within 120 days of the date of the hearing of the application, approve or deny such application. In approving any such application, the board of adjustment may impose any modifications or conditions it deems necessary to carry out the intent of this chapter, or protect the health, safety or welfare of the community. If an application is approved, the building inspector shall be empowered to issue a building permit upon request of the applicant in accordance with the terms and conditions of the board's approval.