A. For a use other than those permitted in § 182-133, an application seeking approval by special exception shall be forwarded to the Zoning Hearing Board along with the required studies or information and the findings of the Zoning Officer.

B. Any application concerning a use permitted by special exception in § 182-134 of this article shall be accomplished by the following information:
 

(1) A plan certified by a registered professional engineer which accurately locates the proposed use with respect to the Steep Slope Conservation District boundaries and the existing development within 200 feet of the proposed use, together with all pertinent information such as the nature of the proposal, legal description of the property, topographical elevations in two-foot intervals and sediment and erosion control measures required by the provisions of this article.

(2) The following additional information as deemed necessary by either the Zoning Officer or the Zoning Hearing Board for the evaluation of the impact of the proposed use:

(a) A plan surface view showing elevations or contours of the ground, pertinent structure, grading or fill elevations, the size, location and spatial arrangements of all proposed and existing structures on the site, the location and elevations of streets, the water supply and sanitary facilities, soil types, existing vegetation and other pertinent information.

(b) Topographic surveys showing the contours of the property in two-foot intervals, as well as typical tract cross-sections at a scale of one inch to 100 feet or greater as deemed appropriate by the Township Engineer. In addition, typical tract cross-sections at a vertical and horizontal scale deemed appropriate by the Township Engineer.

(c) Specifications for building construction and materials including filling, grading, the storage of materials, the water supply and sanitary facilities.

(d) Proposed modifications to the existing topography and vegetative cover, as well as the means of accommodating stormwater runoff and preventing erosion.

(e) Any additional engineering and conservation techniques designed to alleviate environmental problems created by the proposed development activities.

A. Procedures for consideration of a special exception. All applications for approval by special exception shall be considered in accordance with the following procedures:

The Zoning Hearing Board shall hold a public hearing, giving public notice in accordance with Article XXIV hereof.

The Zoning Officer, upon receipt of an application to the Zoning Hearing Board, shall request, at least 30 days prior to the public hearing, the review and recommendations of the Upper Providence Township Planning Commission.

The Zoning Hearing Board may request the review and recommendations of technical agencies or appropriate planning agencies to assist in determining the environmental impact of the proposed use(s). Any such review shall be requested at least 30 days prior to the public hearing.

In rendering a decision, the Zoning Hearing Board may impose special measures or conditions as deemed reasonably necessary and appropriate for the proposed use(s) to conform to the intent of this article.

B. Standards for approval of uses by special exception. In considering a use as a special exception, the Zoning Hearing Board shall consider the following:
 

(1) The relationship of the proposed use to the specific objectives set forth in § 182-128: Legislative intent of this article.

(2) The standards set forth in § 182-132C of this article.

(3) Abutting property shall not be adversely affected by possible runoff or erosion from the proposed use.

(4) The general welfare, safety and public interest of Upper Providence Township or adjacent municipalities shall not be adversely affected.
(5) Any structures permitted by special exception shall provide evidence that:
 

(a) Proposed buildings or structures are of sound engineering design and that footings are designed to extend to stable soil and/or bedrock.

(b) Proposed vehicular facilities, including road, drives and/or parking areas, shall be so designed that land clearing and/or grading will not cause accelerated erosion. Both vertical and horizontal alignments of vehicular facilities shall be so designed that hazardous circulation conditions shall not be created.

(c) Proposed on-lot sewage disposal facilities shall be properly designed and installed in conformance with all pertinent health regulations.

(d) Proposed nonagricultural displacement of soil shall be for causes consistent with the intent of this chapter and shall be executed in a manner that will not cause excessive erosion or other unstable conditions.

(e) Surface runoff of water will not create unstable conditions, including erosion, and that appropriate stormwater drainage facilities or systems will be constructed as deemed necessary.