Procedure

The zoning board of review shall act upon all requests for zoning permits for manufacturing uses in accordance with article V of this ordinance, and make findings as to the compliance of the proposed uses to the performance standards of this article. The board shall invite the applicant or his representative to appear before it.

It is intended that the burden of proof for the establishment of compliance with conformance standards shall rest with the applicant. All information and evidence submitted in applications to indicate conformity to performance standards shall constitute certification and an agreement on the part of the applicant that the proposed use can and will conform to such standards. No applicant shall be required to reveal any secret processes.