The following criteria have been set forth as a guide for evaluating the adequacy of proposed development in the Township. The Planning Board shall review the site plan for compliance with all applicable Ordinances and the Master Plan; for harmony with surrounding uses and the overall plan for development of the Township; for the promotion of the health, safety, order, efficiency and economy of the Township; -and for the maintenance of property values and the general welfare. Based upon its review and the degree to which it can make positive findings, the Board may approve, conditionally approve, request modifications or deny approval of the site plan based on evaluation of the site plans details with respect to:

A. The site plan's compliance with all provisions of the Development Ordinance including but not limited to off-street parking and loading; signs, lighting; open space and the generation of objectionable smoke, fumes, noise, odors, dust, glare, vibration or heat.

B. The site plan's compliance with all requirements and standards of the Subdivision Section including, but not limited to, standards for construction, layout, dimensions and materials.

C. The environmental impact of the development relating to the preservation of existing natural resources on the site and the impact on the natural resources of the surrounding properties and neighborhood.

D. The relationship of the development to adjacent uses in terms of harmonious use and design, setbacks, maintenance of property values and negative impacts.

E. The provision of a safe and efficient vehicular and pedestrian circulation system.

F. The design and location off-street parking and loading facilities to ensure that all such spaces are usable and are safely and conveniently arranged.

G. The sufficient width and suitable grade and location of streets designed to accommodate prospective traffic and to provide access for. firefighting and emergency equipment to buildings.

H. The coordination of streets so as to compose a convenient system consistent with the circulation element of the master plan.

1. The design and location of buildings in an efficient and aesthetically pleasing manner.

J. The use of landscaping and screening (1) to provide adequate buffers to shield lights, noise, movement or activities from adjacent properties when necessary, and (2) to complement the design and location of buildings and be integrated into the overall site design.

K. Exterior lighting to ensure safe movement and for security purposes, which shall be arranged so as to minimize glare and reflection on adjacent properties.

L. The location, size and configuration of open space areas to ensure that such areas are suitable for intended recreation and conservation uses.

M. Protection and conservation of soils from erosion by wind or water or from excavation or grading.

N. Protection and conservation of water courses and areas subject to flooding.

O.The adequacy of water, drainage, sewerage facilities, garbage disposal and other utilities necessary for essential services to residents and occupants.

P. The design and location of signs so as to be aesthetically pleasing, harmonious with other signs on the site, and located so as to achieve their purpose without constituting hazards to vehicles and pedestrians.