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Hospitals and Philanthropic or Eleemosynary Uses
Hospitals and philanthropic or eleemosynary structures, except correctional institutions, may be permitted in any residential district, provided the following standards are observed:
 
A. A set of plans, specifications and plot plans and a statement setting forth full particulars on the operation of the structure or use is filed with the Planning Board by the applicant.

B. The Planning Board finds that any parcel upon which the use is proposed contains at least five areas of land; that no structure will be erected nearer than 75 feet to any street line, nor nearer than 30 feet to any property line; that buildings will not occupy more than 25% of the lot area; that the building height will not exceed 35 feet unless the plans are certified by an architect licensed in New Jersey as meeting the requirements for a fireproof building as set forth in the Uniform Construction Code and Fire Subcode; the maximum building height may be increased to 60 feet if such construction is proposed and certified by the architect and the Township's Fire Marshal; that all other requirements as set forth in this chapter for the zone in which it is to be located are observed; that such use will in no way be detrimental to the surrounding property values; and that the structure or use proposed will serve a useful purpose to the general welfare of the Township.