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Conditional Use Applications
An application for conditional use as authorized under the terms of this chapter may be made to the Board of Supervisors. Such an application shall be filed with the Zoning Officer and shall set forth the reasons for the conditional use request. The application shall include the following documentation:
A. Conditional use application containing the name and address of the applicant along with the name and address of the owner of the real estate to be affected by the proposed conditional use. The application must be completed in full and executed by the appropriate parties.
B. Narrative description of the project and location of the real estate in question; present zoning classification of the real estate in question, the improvements thereon, and its present use; and article and section of this chapter under which the conditional use may be allowed and reasons for which it should be granted.
C. Narrative description and copies of any agreements, easements, restrictive covenants, or other restrictions which govern the use, development, or access to the property.
D. Conservation plan in accordance with § 175-23B.
E. Proposed site plan showing, at a minimum, the existing and proposed zoning data, existing and proposed building locations, parking areas, points of ingress and egress, planned traffic improvements, conceptual locations for stormwater management facilities, useable open space and pedestrian gathering areas, trails and pedestrian facilities, and conceptual landscaping and buffering areas in accordance with Chapters 170175, and 200.
F. Environmental impact assessment in accordance with § 175-23C (or alternative scope of study deemed acceptable by the Board of Supervisors in consultation with the Township Engineer). For clarity, the term "environmental impact assessment" encompasses various reports and studies which examine the existing site features, natural resources impacts, community services and facilities impacts, recreation impacts, fiscal impacts, traffic impacts, and sound and vibration which may be generated by the proposed use.

Planning Commission review.
At least 30 days before the date of the public hearing required by law for an application for a conditional use to be heard before the Board of Supervisors, the Township Secretary shall transmit to the Planning Commission a copy of the notice of hearing and other information as may have been furnished by the applicant or the Zoning Officer. The Planning Commission may submit an advisory opinion that shall be considered by the Board, provided that the opinion is received on or before the date of the public hearing of the Board of Supervisors.

Board of Supervisors actions on conditional use applications.
The Board of Supervisors shall hold a public hearing upon a conditional use request and shall give public notice as defined herein. The public hearing shall be held within 60 days after the date the request is filed, unless the applicant requests or consents in writing to an extension of time. In allowing a conditional use, the Board of Supervisors may attach reasonable conditions and safeguards as may be deemed necessary to implement the purposes of this chapter and ensure the protection of adjacent uses from adverse impacts that may be determined from credible testimony. In particular, the Board of Supervisors shall apply the criteria and standards of Article XVIII, § 200-115E and § 200-115F