[Ord. 94, 6/8/1988, § 2300]
The Board of Supervisors may, from time to time, amend, supplement,
change, modify or repeal this chapter, including the Zoning Map, in
accordance with the procedures established by the Pennsylvania Municipalities
Planning Code and in accordance with the procedure hereinafter set
forth.
[Ord. 94, 6/8/1988, § 2301; as amended by Ord.
113, 1/16/1990, §§ 96, 97; and by Ord. 138, 5/26/1992,
§ 62]
1.
Proposals for amendment or change may be initiated by petition of
one or more owners of property to be affected by the proposed amendment,
subject to the following provisions:
A.
Every such proposed amendment or change shall be submitted to the
Board of Supervisors who shall refer every proposal to the County
and Township Planning Commissions for recommendation.
B.
Whenever a petition for zoning amendment is submitted, the petitioner
shall submit a report to indicate that the following standards and
criteria can be met:
(1)
The proposed change is consistent with the purpose of the part whereby it is sought to be permitted, the overall purpose of the zoning as contained in Part 1, and all other applicable provisions of this chapter.
(2)
The proposed change will satisfy all of the relevant provisions and requirements of the Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance [Chapter 22] and any other applicable codes, ordinances, and/or regulations.
(3)
There is a demonstrated need for the proposed zoning change
and that it will contribute to the maintenance of the health, safety,
morals and general welfare of the Township.
(4)
The proposed change is consistent with the nature of the uses
existing on any immediately adjacent properties; and, it will not
detract from, or cause harm to neighboring properties and will be
maintained in a manner in keeping with the character of the neighborhood.
(5)
The proposed change is consistent in concept and design with
other amendments for which approval has been heretofore granted.
(6)
The proposed change is consistent with the logical extension
of public services, and will not measurably affect the public services
and utilities of the surrounding properties.
(7)
If the change is one which traditionally adheres to some unique
location criteria, the site for which the use is proposed is not one
which obviates such criteria.
(8)
Any proposed construction will be consistent with good design
principles and sound engineering and development practices, and is
in keeping with the character of any existing construction within
the neighborhood.
(9)
The proposed change will provide safe and adequate access to
roads and public services (existing or proposed) and will not result
in excessive traffic volumes, or will make any improvements needed
to guarantee compatibility with adjacent roads and public services.
(10)
The proposed change has provided for adequate sanitation.
(11)
The proposed change will provide for adequate screening as determined
by the Board of Supervisors; parking according to Part 23, signage
according to Part 24, and all environmental controls in Part 25.
(12)
The proposed change can meet the standards and criteria established
for conditional use as set forth in Part 29.
C.
In addition to the report required in this section, the petitioner shall submit an environmental impact assessment report in accordance with Part 25.
D.
Public Hearings.
(1)
All public hearings shall be conducted in accordance with the
Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, 53 P.S. § 10101
et seq.
F.
Notice to Adjacent Property Owners. In the case of a proposed amendment
by a landowner, the person submitting such amendment must notify all
individuals or entities who own real estate within 500 feet of the
lot(s) that is the subject of the proposed change, of the pendency
of such proposed change in writing on a form approved by the Township.
Such notice shall be made by certified mail, postage prepaid, to each
such owner of record. Such notice shall be posted within five days
of the submission of the proposed amendment and proof of delivery
must be delivered to the Township within 15 days of the submission.
If the proposed amendment involves a Zoning Map change, notice of
said public hearing shall be conspicuously posted by the Township
along the perimeter of the tract to notify potentially interested
citizens. The affected tract or area shall be posted at least one
week prior to the date of the hearing. In the event that the individual
or entity proposing the amendment does not furnish such proof, nor
adequately explain the reason that notice was not delivered, the proposed
amendment shall be dismissed.
