Pitman City Zoning Code
§ 35-23.1
Standards for Determination.
[1967 Code § 15-15.12a]
In any instance where the Planning Board acting as the Board of Adjustment or the Planning Board is required to consider a variance or other change in the zoning ordinance or map in accordance with the provisions of this chapter, the Planning Board acting as the Zoning Board of Adjustment or Planning Board shall, among other things:
a.
Assure itself that the proposed change is consistent with the spirit, purpose and intent of the zoning chapter.
b.
Determine that the proposed change will not substantially injure or detract from the use of neighboring property or from the character of the neighborhood and that the use of the property adjacent to the area included in the proposed change or plan is adequately safeguarded.
c.
Determine that the proposed changes will serve the best interest of the Borough, the convenience of the community, where applicable, and the public welfare.
d.
Consider the effect of the proposed change upon the logical, efficient and economical extension of public services and facilities, such as public water, sewers, police and fire protection and public schools.
e.
Be guided in its study, review and recommendation by sound standards of subdivision practice, where applicable.
f.
Impose such conditions, in addition to those required, as are necessary to assure that the intent of this chapter is complied with, which conditions may include, but are not limited to, the harmonious design of buildings; planting and its maintenance as a sight or sound screen; the minimizing of noxious, offensive or hazardous elements; adequate standards of parking; and sanitation.