Lyndhurst City Zoning Code
§ 21-7.4
Objectives in Considering the Site Plan.
[Ord. No. 2067]
In considering and approving the site plan, the municipal agency shall take into consideration, the public health, safety and general welfare, the comfort and convenience of the public in general and the residents of the immediate neighborhood, and shall make any appropriate conditions and safeguards in harmony with the general purposes and intent of this chapter and particularly with regard to achieving the following objectives:
a.
Maximum safety of traffic access and egress, and access by pedestrians to buildings on the lot.
b.
A site layout which would have no adverse effect upon any adjoining properties or districts by impairing the established character or potential use of properties in such districts.
c.
The reasonable screening of all parking and service areas from the view of adjacent properties and streets;
d.
Conformance of the proposed plan with such portions of master plan as may be in existence from time to time;
e.
In applicable cases, a drainage system and layout which would afford the best practical solution to any drainage problems. The municipal agency shall have the township engineer review and approve the proposed system and layout.
f.
The display of signs with due regard for public safety and welfare.
g.
The provisions of water lines and facilities for sanitary sewerage adequate to serve the proposed use and to cause no adverse impact on existing township facilities as approved by the township engineer.
h.
The effect of the development on surrounding properties.