§ 143-167. General standards for Board review.

In the consideration of an application, the Board shall:

A. 

Consider the suitability of the property for the use desired and assure itself that the proposed change is consistent with the spirit, purpose and intent of the Zoning Ordinance and Comprehensive Plan.

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 adjacent property is adequately safeguarded.

C. 

Determine that the proposed change will serve the best interests of the Township, 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. 

Consider the suitability of the proposed location of use with respect to probable effects upon highway traffic and assure adequate access arrangements in order to protect major roads from undue congestion and hazard.

F. 

Be guided in its study, review and recommendation by sound standards of subdivision and land development practice where applicable.

G. 

Impose such conditions and safeguards in addition to those required as are necessary to assure that the intent of this chapter and the Comprehensive Plan are complied with, which conditions may include (but are not limited to) harmonious design of buildings, planting and its maintenance as a sight or sound screen, the minimizing of noxious, offensive or hazardous elements, and adequate standards of parking, loading and sanitation.

H. 

The Zoning Hearing Board shall be limited to consideration of applications as they relate to ordinance provisions in effect at the time of the application. The Township Board of Supervisors shall retain the exclusive right to enact and amend ordinances.