The purpose of this article is to provide for certain uses which cannot be well adjusted to their environment in particular locations with full protection offered to surrounding properties by rigid application of the district regulations. These uses are generally of a public or semipublic character and are essential and desirable for the general convenience and welfare, but because of the nature of the use, the importance of relationship to the Comprehensive Plan, and possible impact, not only on neighboring properties, but on a large section of the Town, the exercise of planning judgment on location and site plan is required.

As appropriate, buildings, structures, and uses may be approved by the Town Council as conditional uses in any district from which they are prohibited, except as otherwise provided, in accordance with the procedures and standards of this article, provided that the location is appropriate and not in conflict with the Comprehensive Plan, that the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare will not be adversely affected, that adequate off-street parking facilities will be provided, and that necessary safeguards will be provided for the protection of surrounding property, persons, and neighborhood values, and further provided that the additional standards of this article are complied with. Unless otherwise specified in this article or specified as a condition of approval, the height limits, yard spaces, lot area, and sign requirements shall be the same as for other uses in the district in which the conditional use is located.

A preliminary site plan complying with the requirements of site plan review, Article XII, § 155-66E, shall accompany an application for approval of a conditional use under this article, together with such information as may be required for a determination of the nature of the proposed use and its effect on the Comprehensive Plan, the neighborhood, and surrounding properties. Procedures for approval of a conditional use and for the approval and amendment of a site plan are the same as for site plan review set forth in Article XII.

The Town Council shall attach to a conditional use such conditions of approval as it deems necessary to provide for the public health, safety, morals and general welfare of the Town of Millville, including limitations or conditions as to ownership, use, or duration. In the event that any said conditions of approval are violated or the use is abandoned, then zoning for the site in question shall revert to its prior zoning classification.

Permits issued under a conditional use approval shall be revoked by the Code Enforcement Officer designated by the Town Council for failure to comply with conditions of approval or with applicable federal, state, county or Town regulations.