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Special Exception Requests
Permission, approval or authorization granted by the Zoning Hearing Board for particular uses in accordance with the provisions of Article XX: Zoning Hearing Board in situations where provision is made by terms of this chapter.
The Zoning Hearing Board shall hear and decide all requests for special exception uses as identified within this chapter in accordance with the following standards:
A. Relationship to the Comprehensive Plan. Consideration of the size, scope, extent and character of the proposed special exception and assurance that such use is consistent with community goals and objectives of the New Garden Township Comprehensive Plan.
B. Relationship to this chapter. Consideration of the proposed special exception with respect to promoting harmonious development within the spirit, purpose and intent of this chapter, so that the proposed use will not adversely affect the public health, safety and welfare of Township residents.
C. Suitability of the tract. Consideration of the suitability of the tract, including environmental conditions, highway access, and availability of sewer and water facilities.
D. Impact on existing neighborhood character. Consideration of the extent to which the proposed special exception will alter the character of the existing neighborhood and adjacent tracts, or impact negatively on buildings or districts of historical or architectural significance.
E. Impact on circulation. Consideration of the effects of the proposed special exception will have with respect to traffic patterns and volumes, access, parking and undue congestion.
F. Economic impact. Consideration of the character and type of development proposed as it relates to generating revenue for the Township and to the value of the property in the surrounding community.
G. Extension or change. A use of a building or lot authorized as a special exception, either by decision of the Zoning Hearing Board or by the enactment of or amendment to the Zoning Chapter, may be extended or changed within the building or upon the lot only when authorized as a special exception following application to and approval by the Zoning Hearing Board in accordance with procedures, standards and criteria set forth in the Zoning Chapter.