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Scotch Plains City Zoning Code

§ 23-5.1

Guiding Principles.

Recognizing that certain uses, activities, buildings and structures are necessary to serve the needs and convenience of the Township and, at the same time, recognizing that such uses may be or become inimical to the public health, safety and general welfare if located and operated without proper consideration being given to existing conditions and character of the surrounding area, such uses are hereby designated as conditional uses. In addition to other powers conferred by this chapter and applicable statutes, the approving authority shall have original jurisdiction for the granting of a conditional use under the terms and conditions established by this chapter, under the following stipulations and guiding principles:
a. 
The use for which application is being made is specifically authorized as a conditional use in § 23-3.
b. 
The design, arrangement and nature of the particular use is such that the public health, safety and welfare will be protected and reasonable consideration is afforded to the:
1. 
Character of the neighborhood.
2. 
Conservation of property values.
3. 
Health and safety of residents, and workers on adjacent properties and in the surrounding neighborhood.
4. 
Potential congestion of vehicle traffic or creation of undue hazard.
5. 
Stated principles and objectives of this chapter and the Master Plan of the Township.
c. 
In addition, such conditional uses shall adhere to the minimum standards specified for the particular use in Subsection 23-5.2 and to such additional conditions and safeguards as in the opinion of the approving authority will implement the intent and objectives of the section and chapter.