New Bethlehem City Zoning Code
ARTICLE IX
Conditional and Nonconforming Uses
§ 500-53 Conditional uses and nonconforming uses.
Conditional uses.
A.
A request for approval of a Conditional Use shall be accompanied by a statement demonstrating that the proposal will not endanger the public health, safety, morals or welfare at the selected location, will not deteriorate the environment or create nuisance conditions, such as traffic congestion or excessive noise, glare, smoke, dust or vibration and that the proposal meets all other requirements in the zoning district.
B.
The developer shall submit, in addition to the statement, a site plan of his proposal showing buildings with use noted, points of access into the property, internal drives and parking areas and topographical features, including proposed grading, if any.
C.
The following are general guidelines to be considered in evaluating a Conditional Use:
(1)
Property access. Entrances should be located as remote as possible from street intersections and to give motorists entering or leaving the property the greatest view of conflicting traffic.
(2)
Parking areas. Parking areas should be screened from adjacent residential buildings by shrubbery, low fence or natural change of grade.
(3)
Landscaping. Areas not paved or occupied by buildings should be landscaped and maintained or left in their natural state prior to development.
(4)
Permanent building. Businesses in which most of the products are stored outside should be operated from a permanent building on the property.
(5)
Residential use on nonresidentially used property. Only the residence of a caretaker or the owner should be permitted on such property.
(6)
Enclosed structures. Businesses and industrial processes should be conducted from within an enclosed building.
(7)
Utilities. Utility lines should be sited to create the least environmental damage and minimum clearance of vegetation should be permitted within the right-of-way.
(8)
Animals. Uses involving the overnight holding of animals should have indoor pens.
(9)
Hours of operation. Council may control hours of operation if late night activity might cause hardship to nearby residents.