An application for a cemetery shall satisfy all procedural requirements and standards for major site plan review specified in § 800 of this ordinance and also shall include appropriate off-tract information to permit the Reviewing Board to make an informed decision as to whether the requirements set forth in § 412 have been met. In addition, a statement setting forth the need for and particulars on the operation and maintenance of the cemetery structures shall be filed with the Reviewing Board.

The minimum parcel size for a cemetery shall be eight acres. The Reviewing Board shall be satisfied that the proposed development will be in harmony with adjacent activities and land uses. The proposed development shall also be compatible with the Master Plan of Medford Township and specific studies contained therein relating to site design both on and off the tract.

The Reviewing Board must make a specific determination that the access to and from the tract is adequate, and that the adjacent road system is capable of accommodating the proposed traffic.

The Reviewing Board shall be satisfied that the applicant has taken into consideration the physical constraints of the tract, including topography, groundwater, drainage, soil conditions and existing vegetation.

The Reviewing Board shall be satisfied that on-tract circulation is adequate, safe and efficient for all users and vehicles, including pedestrians, automobiles, processional vehicles, emergency vehicles and service vehicles.

See § DR-602R for complete, detailed information.
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