Request for a variance to this Chapter.

An interpretation of a ruling of the Zoning Officer.

Special exceptions, where provided for in this Chapter.

Appeals from enforcement notices.

The ownership of the property involved.

The dimensions of the property.

The reasons for the application.

Supporting documentation.

Placing notices in a newspaper of general circulation.

Mailing a notice to the property owner, and, at the discretion of the Zoning Officer, to the occupant of every property within 300 feet of the lot in question.

Giving notice to the appellant, Zoning Officer, Planning Commission, and Borough Council.

Mailing a notice to every resident who has formally registered interest in the case.

Posting a notice conspicuously on the affected tract of land at least one week in advance of the hearing.

The Borough.

The applicant.

Any person affected by the application who has formally asked to appear in the matter.

Any person, including civic organizations, permitted to appear by the Board.

That there are unique physical circumstances or conditions, including irregularity, narrowness, or shallowness of lot size or shape, or exceptional topographical or other physical conditions peculiar to the particular property. That the unnecessary hardship is due to these conditions and not the circumstances or conditions created in the neighborhood or district in which the property is located.

That, because of such physical circumstances or conditions, there is no possibility that the property can be developed in strict conformity with the provisions of this Chapter, and that a variance is necessary to allow the reasonable use of the property.

That the hardship has not been created by the appellant or his predecessors.

That the variance, if authorized, will not alter the essential character of the neighborhood or district in which the property is located, nor impair substantially or permanently the appropriate use or development of adjacent property, nor be detrimental to the public welfare.

That the variance, if authorized, will represent the minimum variance that will afford relief and will represent the least modification possible of the regulation involved.

The use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan.

The property is suitable for the use desired, and the proposed use is consistent with the goals, objectives, and policies established within the Zoning Ordinance.

The use at the property in question shall not be contrary to the public health, safety, morals, and/or public welfare.

The capacity of the road system and pedestrian walkway providing access to the property in question has capacity to accommodate the use, and the use shall not detrimentally lower the level of service of the roads and walkways or any portions thereof or any street intersections.

The interior traffic circulation of the proposed use at the property in question, including, but not limited to, acceleration and deceleration lanes, where required, at the proposed entrances to the location, provides safe and convenient circulation for users, visitors, employees, and emergency vehicles that may require entrance thereon.

The use provides safe and convenient pedestrian access and internal circulation within the grounds and the facility of the property in question, and particularly for points of access from any building to any parking areas.

Screening and buffering is provided for between the lands in question and the surrounding residential uses and residentially zoned districts where, in the opinion of Council, the use may require screening and buffering necessary to screen the facility from view and preclude any glare from lighting or noise from being ascertainable beyond the boundaries of the property.

The use does not present noise, dust, smoke, heat, radiation, hazardous substance, vibration, glare, fumes, odor, or electrical or electronic interference, including Wi-Fi, radio, or television reception, which unreasonably impacts or interferes with the use of adjoining properties and those within the district.

Where in the opinion of the Board, the use may require supervision and protection, additional security measures will be accounted for by the owner or site manager so the use does not create the continuous burden on emergency management services and providers.

Sufficient pick-up and disposal of refuse and garbage is provided for, and any exterior waste disposal containers and/or dumpsters are enclosed.

There will be no impermissible increase in surface water runoff and erosion within or at the boundaries of the property as a result of the site improvements.

Any proposed signs and exterior lighting are compatible and in harmony with other properties in the district, with specific reference to glare and traffic safety.

The use is in conformance with all other applicable requirements of this zoning ordinance, all municipal ordinances, and all state and federal statutes.

The landowner may submit plans and other materials describing his proposed use or development to the Zoning Officer for a preliminary opinion as to their compliance with the applicable ordinances and maps. Such plans and other materials shall not be required to meet the standards prescribed for preliminary, tentative, or final approval or for the issuance of a building permit so long as they provide reasonable notice of the proposed use or development, and provide a sufficient basis for a preliminary opinion as to its compliance.

If the Zoning Officer's preliminary opinion is that the use or development complies with the ordinance or map, notice thereof shall be published once each week for two successive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the Borough. Such notice shall include:

The favorable preliminary approval and the time specified in them for commencing a proceeding with the Board shall run from the time when the second notice thereof has been published.

To the Zoning Hearing Board

To Borough Council together with an amendment that will cure the alleged defect.