Manasquan City Zoning Code
§ 35-21.1
Criteria.
[1972 Code § 107-73; Ord. No. 1097]
a.
The following criteria have been set forth as a guide for evaluating the adequacy of proposed development in the Borough. The Planning Board shall review the site plan for compliance with all applicable ordinances and the comprehensive plan for harmony with surrounding uses and the overall plan for development of the municipality; for the promotion of the health, safety, order, efficiency and economy of the municipality; and for the maintenance of property values and the general welfare. Based upon its review and the degree which it can make positive findings, the Board may approve, conditionally approve, request modifications or deny approval of the site plan based on the following:
1.
The site plan's compliance with all provisions of this chapter, including but not limited to off-street parking and loading, signs, lighting, open space and the generation of objectionable smoke, fumes, noise, odors, dust, glare, vibration or heat.
3.
The environmental impact of the development relating to the preservation of existing natural resources on the site and the impact on the natural resources of the surrounding properties and neighborhood.
4.
The relationship of the development to adjacent uses in terms of harmonious use and design, setbacks, maintenance of property values and negative impacts.
5.
The provision of a safe and efficient vehicular and pedestrian circulation system.
6.
The sufficient width and suitable grade and location of streets designed to accommodate prospective traffic and to provide access for fire-fighting and emergency equipment to buildings.
7.
The coordination of streets so as to compose a convenient system consistent with the Official Map, if any, and the circulation element of the Master Plan.
8.
The design and location of off-street parking and loading facilities.
9.
The design and location of buildings in an efficient and aesthetically pleasing manner.
10.
The adequacy of the screening and landscaping plan.
11.
The location of exterior lighting in terms of safety needs, intensity and glare.
12.
The adequacy of facilities serving the development.
13.
The location, size and configuration of open space areas.
14.
Protection and conservation of soils from erosion by wind or water or from excavation or grading.
b.
The Planning Board may waive those requirements or details specified to be shown on the site plan in any given application if it is determined that said requirements or specifications are not necessary to be shown in order to ensure that the said site plan conforms to the standards of good planning, will have no deleterious effect on the neighboring properties and indicates sufficient information to assure adequate protection to health, welfare and safety of the people of the Borough of Manasquan.
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