In addition to all other applicable standards in this chapter, the standards in this Part 11, which may include larger lot sizes, increased setbacks and other standards more restrictive than established by other chapter sections, shall apply to the uses as provided in the following sections. The omission from a section of a reference to other applicable requirements shall not exempt compliance with such requirements.
Jackson Township Monroe County
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
PART 11
SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS AND CONDITIONAL USES
§ 27-1101 Intended Purpose.
[Ord. No. 2014-101, 5/1/2014]
Recognizing that certain uses, activities and structures are necessary to serve the needs and convenience of the Township of Jackson, and at the same time recognizing that such uses may be or become inimical to the public health, safety and general welfare if located and operated without proper consideration being given to existing conditions and character of the surrounding area, such uses are designated as special exceptions or conditional uses.
§ 27-1102 Guiding Principles.
[Ord. No. 2014-101, 5/1/2014]
1.
The use for which application is being made shall be specifically authorized as a special exception or conditional use in the zone in which proposed.
2.
The design, arrangement and nature of the particular use are such that the public health, safety and welfare will be protected, and reasonable consideration is afforded the:
§ 27-1103 Requirements for All Conditional Use and Special Exception Applications.
[Ord. No. 2014-101, 5/1/2014]
See § 27-1405, Subsection 2, for special exception procedure and § 27-1405, Subsection 3, for conditional use procedure.
1.
The applicant may contact the Zoning Officer to arrange a presubmission conference to informally outline the nature of the request and to determine the nature of the information outlined in § 27-1103, Subsection 2, to be supplied on the site development plan. In addition to the site development plan, the applicant shall also submit a statement setting forth full particulars of the need, purpose and operation of the structure or use.
2.
The applicant shall cause a site development plan map to be prepared by a civil engineer, surveyor, land planner or architect. Site development plan elements shall include those listed below which are appropriate to the proposed development or use:
[Amended by Ord. No. 2015-101, 4/23/2015]
A.
Legal Data.
(1)
Tax number of the property from the latest tax records.
(2)
Name and address of the owner of record.
(3)
Name and address, person, firm or organization preparing the map.
(4)
Date, North point, written and graphic scale.
(5)
Sufficient description or information to define precisely the boundaries of the property. All distances shall be in feet and hundredths of a foot. All angles shall be given to the nearest 10 seconds or closer. The error of closure shall not exceed one in 5,000.
(6)
The locations and owners of all adjoining lands as shown on the latest tax records, including those across any street.
(7)
The locations, names and existing right-of-way widths of adjacent streets.
(8)
Locations, widths and purposes of all existing and proposed easements, setbacks, reservations, and areas dedicated to public use within or adjoining the property.
(9)
A complete outline of existing deed restrictions or covenants applying to the property.
(10)
Zoning district in which the property is located.
B.
Natural Features.
(1)
Existing contours and proposed finished contours with intervals of 20 feet or less, as may be required to adequately define the property.
(2)
The boundary of any area subject to flooding, including stormwater overflow area.
(3)
Locations of existing wetlands, watercourses, including intermittent streams, rock outcrops, wooded areas and any other natural features.
(4)
Soil survey data as taken from the Natural Resources Conservation Service Soil Survey or as mapped by a qualified soils scientist.
(5)
Soil percolation test results, as required.
C.
D.
Proposed Improvements and Use.
(1)
Design and location of all uses and use areas not requiring structures.
(2)
Location of proposed buildings or structures.
(3)
Design and location of all outdoor signs, if any.
(4)
Design and location of driveways, areas including existing and proposed profiles, and cross sections.
(5)
Location of proposed well and sewage disposal systems or water and sewer lines.
(6)
Plan and location of any proposed grading, landscaping or screening.
(7)
Copy of any proposed deed restrictions or covenants.
(8)
Plan and location of any proposed public improvements on or adjacent to the property.
(9)
Stormwater management plan.
(10)
Soil erosion and sedimentation control plan, approved by the Monroe County Conservation District.
E.
Any other information which may be determined during a presubmission conference to be necessary to ascertain the conformity on the site plan with the intent and requirements of this chapter.