Foster Township, Luzerne County

"Review criteria. Major energy systems are classified as a conditional use requiring review by the Township Planning Commission and approval by the Township Board of Supervisors. The following criteria shall apply to the review and approval of major energy systems: (1) A determination that adequate measures have been undertaken by the proponent of the major energy system to reduce the risk of accidents caused by hazardous materials. (2) A determination that the proposed that major solar energy system is essential or desirable to the public convenience and/or not detrimental or injurious to the public health or safety, or to the character of the surrounding neighborhood. (3) A determination that the proposed major solar energy system will not be reasonably detrimental to the economic welfare of the Township and/or that it will not create excessive public cost for public services by finding that it will be adequately serviced by existing services such as highways, roads, police and fire protection, emergency response, and drainage structures, refuse disposal, water and sewers, or that the applicant shall provide such services or facilities. (4) Consideration of industry standards, available technology, and proposed design technology for solar energy in promulgating conditions of approval. (5) No permit will be issued nor can any construction begin until the applicant has met all the requirements of Chapter 210, Subdivision and Land Development, of the Code of the Township of Foster."