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Warehouses or Storage
Warehouses or storage as a principal conditional use in the C-G and C-H Districts shall meet the following conditions:
A. The applicant shall provide a detailed description of the proposed use in each of the following topics:
(1) The nature of the on-site activities and operations, the types of materials stored, the frequency of distribution and restocking, the duration period of storage of materials, and the methods for disposal of any surplus or damaged materials. In addition, the applicant shall furnish evidence that the disposal of materials will be accomplished in a manner that complies with state and federal regulations.
(2) The general scale of the operation, in terms of its market area, specific floor space requirements for each activity, and the total number of employees on each shift.
(3) Any environmental impacts that are likely to be generated (e.g., odor, noise, smoke, dust, litter, glare, vibration, electrical disturbance, wastewater, stormwater, solid waste, etc.) and specific measures employed to mitigate or eliminate any negative impacts.
(4) Site planning. The application shall include proper site layout, internal circulation, parking, buffering, and all other elements of proper design as specified in this chapter.
(5) Neighborhood. The proposed use shall not substantially change the character of any surrounding residential neighborhood after considering any proposed conditions upon approval, such as limits upon hours of operation; safety.
(6) The proposed use shall not create a significant hazard to the public health and safety, such as fire, toxic or explosive hazards.
(7) The proposed use shall be suitable for the site, considering the disturbance of steep slopes, mature woodland, wetlands, floodplains, springs and other important natural features.
(8) Hours of operation.
B. Provide a traffic study prepared by a professional traffic engineer to be reviewed by the Township Engineer, if needed, in order to determine necessary road improvements, such as, but not limited to, traffic signal, lane widening, creation of turn lanes.
See § 295-94.1: Warehouses or storage for more information.