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ZONING ORDINANCE
HANOVER TOWNSHIP
BEAVER COUNTY
ENACTED: May 13, 1976
AMENDED: Oct. 9, 1990
INDEX
ARTICLE SUBJECT PAGE
I Titles 1
I1 Purpose and Objectives 3
I11 Definitions 5
IV Establishment of Districts 29
V General Provisions 31
VI A-1 Agricultural District 33
VI1 R-1 Rural Residential District 5 3
VI11 R-2 Suburban Residential District 5 7
IX R-3 Multi-Family Residential District 61
X C-1 General Commercial District 65
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1-1 Industrial District
Sign Requirements
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XI11 Parking and Loading Requirements 8 5
XIV Supplementary Regulations 91
xv Non-Conforming Uses 103
xv I Administration and Enforcement 107
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Titles
Section 1.0 Title An Ordinance of the Township of Hanover, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, amending all prior ordinances dealing with and regulating and restricting the height, number of stories and size of buildings and other Structures, their construction, alteration, extension and all facilities and services in and about such buildings and structures, the percentage of lot that may be occupied, the size of yards, courts and other open spaces, the density of population and the location and use of buildings, structuresr and land for trade, industry, residence or other purposesr establishing and maintaining building lines and setback building lines upon any or all public roads and highways, establishing for such purposes districts and defining the boundaries thereof; providing for appointment of a Zoning Hearing Board and setting forth the duties and functions of said Board; providing for the appointment of a Zoning Officer and for the administration and enforcement of this Ordinance and imposing fines and penalties for violation.
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1 Section 1.1 Short Title This Ordinance shall be known and may be cited as the "Zoning Ordinance of the Township of Hanover" and the district map shall be known and may be cited as the "Hanover Township Zoning Map".
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ARTICLE I1
Purpose and Objectives
Section 2.0
Section 2.1
Purpose For the purpose of lessening congestion on the roads and highways; to secure safety from fire, panic and other danger; to promote health, morals and the general welfare; to provide adequate light and air; to prevent the overcrowding of land; to avoid undue congestion of population; to facilitate the adequate provision of transportation, water, sewage, schools, parks and other requirements.
Community Development Objectives This Ordinance has been developed to assist in furthering the long range community development objectives of Hanover Township as originally outlined in the Hanover Township Comprehensive Development Plan of 1975 and subsequent reviews and evaluations of the material documented therein. Considerations have included land use changes from 1975 to 1988, regional development trends, the status of community infrastructure, local housing conditions, population factors and other pertinent local and areawide studies and documentation. Specifically, the local community development objectives relate to the following elements:
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Creation and maintenance of orderly development patterns to provide for functionally distinguishable but complimentary districts.
Protection of the residential character and qualities of the community.
Preservation of viable agricultural pursuits and areas devoted to such purposes.
Protection of the natural environmental quality and significant open space features throughout the Township including State recreational areas.
Improvement of the overall aesthetic quality of the community.
Prevention of blight.
Preservation of property values and encouragement of the highest and best use of developable land areas.
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8. Maintenance and expansion of the municipal economic base.
9. Control of population density consistent with the ability of the community to expand in an orderly manner.
10. Development of accessways, utility systems, municipal services and community facilities consistent with local needs.
11. Coordination and cooperation with area and regional development programs and trends that are consistent with the type and quality of growth necessary to achieve the community development objectives.
12. Provision of various dwelling types to encompass all basic forms of housing to meet local needs consistent with overall health, safety and welfare standards.
13. Promotion of emergency management preparedness and opcrations.
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ARTICLE I11
Definitions
Section 3.0 Interpretation For the purpose of this Ordinance, certain terms and words shall be interpreted or defined as
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Words used in the present tense shall include the future.
Words used in the singular shall include the plural and. th2 plural shall include the singular . The word llpersonll includes a corporation as well as an individual.
The word lllotll includes the word lcplotll or llparcelll.
The term "shall" is always mandatory.
The word "used" or "occupied" as applied to any land or building sha'll be construed to include the words "intendedn1, "arranged" or "designed to be used or occupied".
The word "building" includes the word "structure".
The word "erected" shall include the word
The word llmovedll shall include the word llrelocatedll.
Section 3.1 Meaning of Words Unless otherwise expressly stated, the following words shall, for the purpose of this Ordinance, have the meaning herein indicated.
ACCESSORY BUILDING OR STRUCTURE: For purposes of this Ordinance, accessory buildings shall include, but not be limited to, the following, which are subordinate to the principal buildings on the same lot.
a. In all Residential Zones:
( 1 ) Children's playhouse, picnic shelter,
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greenhouse (noncommercial), garage, carport, garden house or storage building for domestic storage.
Swimming pool, ornamental pool, tennis court, basketball court or similar private recreational facility.
Storage of camping, sports and similar equipment, owned or leased for noncommercial purposes, for the use of the residents of the premises.
Home gardening.
In Commercial Zones:
(1) Storage of merchandise and goods normally carried in stock in conjunction with the principal use on the same parcel or lot of ground.
( 2 ) Storage of goods used in, or produced by, manufacturing activities on the same parcel or lot of ground.
In All Zones:
(1) Off-street motor vehicle parking areas and loading and unloading areas.
( 2 ) - Fences and ornamental walls, and landscape features.
ACCESSORY USE: A use that is subordinate and incidental to the main use or uses on the same lot or premises. Said uses shall not include nonconforming uses under the terms of this Ordinance.
AGRICULTURE: Any use of land or structures for farming, dairying, pasturage, horticulture, floriculture, arboriculture, or animal or poultry husbandry. Accessory activities and structures permitted in conjunction with an agricultural u,se may include barns, stables, corn cribs, silos and other similar uses or structures that are clearly related to an agricultural operation.
ALLEY: A service way at least twenty ( 2 0 ) feet wide, providing a secondary public means of access to abutting properties.
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ALTERATION OR ADDITION (Et-ructural or Use Change): Any change in the supporting members of a building such as bearing walls, columns, beams, girders or foundations, or by extending on a side, front or rear, or by increasing in height, or the moving from one location to another, or any change in use from a conforming zoning district classification.
APARTMENT: A room or suite of rooms in a multi-family structure, which is designed for use as a single housekeeping unit, and which contains a functional kitchen, bath and toilet facilities, permanently installed.
AREA: Area of a lot or site shall be cal.culated from dimensions derived by horizontal projection of the site.
AREA, BUILDING: The total of areas taken on a horizontal plane at the main grade level of the principal building exclusive of uncovered porches, terraces, steps, garages and other acces sory bui Id i ngs . AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR: Engine maintenance, repair or reconditioning, collision repair, including straightening and repainting, replacement of parts and incidental services.
AUTOMOBILE SALVAGE: The dismantling or disassembling of two or more used motor vehicles or trailers, or the storage, sale or dumping of two or more dismantled, partially dismantled, obsolete or wrecked vehicles or their parts.
AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATION: Any premises used for the retail sale of motor fuel and lubricants, and incidental services such as lubrication, and the sale, installation or minor repair of tires, batteries, or other automobile accessories ; but not including major repair work, such as motor replacement, body fender repair or spray painting.
BASEMENT(or Cellar): A portion of a building partly or completely below grade. It shall be considered a building story if more than fifty percent (50%) of its clear height is above the average level of the adjoining ground.
BASIC GRADE: The average elevation of the proposed grade line of the ground at the front of the structure as shown on the construction
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p l a n s ; i n the c a s e of a s t r u c t u r e a b u t t i n g t he f r o n t p r o p e r t y l i n e , the e l e v a t i o n of the c u r b i n f r o n t of t h e c e n t e r of t h e s t r u c t u r e , o r i f there be no c u r b , t he e l e v a t i o n of the p r o p o s e d g r a d e l i n e a t t he c e n t e r of t he f r o n t l o t l i n e ; i n c a s e no g r a d e l i n e is e s t ab l i shed , the a c t u a l e x i s t i n g g r a d e of t h e t r ave led roadway s h a l l a p p l y
BILLBOARD: S t r u c t u r e , b u i l d i n g w a l l , o r other o u t d o o r s u r f a c e used t o d i s p l a y l e t t e r e d , p i c t o r i a l , s c u l p t u r e d , o r other mat ter which d i r ec t s a t t e n t i o n t o any p r o d u c t , announcement , commodity, o r service of fe red o n l y elsewhere t h a n on t h e p r e m i s e s .
BOARD OF S U P E R V I S O R S : The Hanover Township, Beaver County, P e n n s y l v a n i a , Board of S u p e r v i s o r s .
BORE HOLES: S t r u c t u r e s and a p p u r t e n a n t f a c i l i t i e s t o p e r m i t the i n t r o d u c t i o n from the s u r f a c e t o unde rg round min ing o p e r a t i o n s o r the removal f rom underg round min ing o p e r a t i o n s t o the s u r f a c e , of e l e c t r i c a l power, w a t e r , rock d u s t f o r s a f e t y p u r p o s e s , communica t ing l i n e s , compressed a i r and o t h e r g a s e s .
BUFFER AREA: A s t r i p of l a n d which is p l a n t e d and m a i n t a i n e d i n s h r u b s , b u s h e s , t rees , grass , or o t h e r l a n d s c a p i n g m a t e r i a l and w i t h i n which no s t r u c t u r e is p e r m i t t e d except a w a l l o r f e n c e .
B U I L D I N G : An i n d e p e n d e n t and d e t a c h e d s t r u c t u r e h a v i n g a r o o f s u p p o r t e d by co lumns o r w a l l s , o r r e s t i n g on i t s own f o u n d a t i o n ; i n c l u d i n g b u t n o t l i m i t e d t o , mobile homes, g a r a g e s , g r e e n h o u s e s and o the r a c c e s s o r y b u i l d i n g s ; and u t i l i z e d f o r h o u s i n g , s h e l t e r or e n c l o s u r e of p e r s o n s , a n i m a l s , c h a t t e l s o r a c t i v i t y sites.
B U I L D I N G H E I G H T : The v e r t i c a l d i s t a n c e measured from t h e a v e r a g e e l e v a t i o n of the f i n i s h g r a d e t o the highest p o i n t of t he roof .
B U I L D I N G L I N E : The l i n e of t h a t face of the b u i l d i n g n e a r e s t t he f r o n t l i n e of t he l o t a t t h e s t r e e t r i g h t - o f - w a y l i n e . T h i s face i n c l u d e s p o r c h e s whether e n c l o s e d o r n o t , p a t i o s and s i m i l a r c o n s t r u c t i o n , b u t e x c l u d e s s t e p s .
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BUILDING, PRINCIPAL: The building or portion thereof housing the main or primary use of the land.
BUSINESS SERVICE: Any business activity which renders service to other commercial or industrial enterprises.
CLINIC: Any establishment where human patients or animals are examined and treated by doctors or dentists but not hospitalized overnight.
CLUB: An establishment operated for social, athletic, recreational or educational purposes but open only to members and not the general pub1 i c . COAL MINE, UNDERGROUND: All underground areas within a continuous barrier of undisturbed coal from which such coal is extracted.
COAL MINE FACILITIES, UNDERGROUND: Structures and installations necessary to the operation of an underground coal mine which shall include slopes, shafts or portals for the primary purpose of gaining access from the surface to an underground coal mine by persons or equipment to mine and remove coal, coal preparation and cleaning plants and related equipment, ponds and treatment facilities, coal refuse disposal areas, silos for storage of coal, access roads, above ground repair, personnel areas and structures and transport facilities.
COAL MINING ADJUNCT FACILITY: A support facility, not a coal mining facility, required for and used only in connection with an underground coal mine which is to:
a. Supply air or power to the underground coal mine;
b. Ventilate air or gas from the underground coal mine, which shall include fans and fans buildings; and
c. Remove water from the underground coal mine.
COAL MINE CONVEYER: A mechanical contrivance utilizing belt, chain or chute type devices to transport products, overland or underground, from coal mining operations via owned land ,
holdings, acquired right-of-way or easements.
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COAL TIPPLE AND CLEANING PLANT: A c o a l m i n i n g f a c i l i t y u t i l i z e d fo r b r i n g i n g c o a l and r e l a t e d s u b s t a n c e s from a,n unde rg round c o a l mine t o t h e s u r f a c e f o r t h e s t o r i n g , p r o c e s s i n g , c l a s s i f y i n g and t r a n s p o r t i n g of c o a l .
COMMERCIAL ( B u s i n e s s ) : Engag ing i n a b u s i n e s s , e n t e r p r i s e , a c t i v i t y or o the r u n d e r t a k i n g r e l a t e d t o o r c o n n e c t e d w i t h t r a d e or commerce i n g e n e r a l .
COMMISSION, PLANNING: T h e l e g a l l y a p p o i n t e d P l a n n i n g Commission of Hanover Township , Beaver Coun ty , P e n n s y l v a n i a .
CONDITIONAL U S E : A u s e of l a n d t o be p e r m i t t e d o r d e n i e d , a f t e r p u b l i c h e a r i n g , b y t h e G o v e r n i n g Body, f o l l o w i n g s t u d y and r ecommenda t ions b y t h e P l a n n i n g Commission, p u r s u a n t t o e x p r e s s s t a n d a r d s and c r i t e r i a s e t f o r t h i n the O r d i n a n c e .
C O N T R A C T O R ' S PLANT AND STORAGE: An a r e a of l a n d and any s t r u c t u r e t h e r e o n u s e d f o r a b u i l d i n g c o n t r a c t o r ' s of f i ce , s u p p l y y a r d and service f a c i l i t . y ; does n o t i n c l u d e e s t a b l i s h m e n t s m a n u f a c t u r i n g r a t e r i a l s f o r t h e c o n t r a c t i n g i n d u s t r y .
C O N V E R S I O N APARTMENT: A s u i t e of rooms, c o n s i s t i n g of a t l e a s t o n e p r i v a t e bedroom, o n e a d d i t i o n a l h a b i t a b l e room, o n e s e p a r a t e and p r i v a t e ba th room and s e p a r a t e and p r i v a t e s a n i t a r y c o o k i n g f a c i l i t i e s , d e s i g n e d o r i n t e n d e d f o r o c c u p a n c y b y o n e f a m i l y , which is e s t a b l i s h e d i n a p o r t i o n of a b u i l d i n g o r i g i n a l l y used or d e s i g n e d f o r u s e b y a s i n g l e f a m i l y u n i t .
C O U R T : An o p e n , u n o c c u p i e d , and u n o b s t r u c t e d s p a c e , o t h e r t h a n a y a r d , on a z o n i n g l o t , bounded b y t w o ( 2 ) o r more s i d e s of a b u i l d i n g ; i n c l u d i n g s i m i l a r a r e a f u l l y o p e n t o t h e s k y b u t n o t n e c e s s a r i l y b e g i n n i n g a t t h e g r o u n d l e v e l .
COVERAGE: T h a t p e r c e n t a g e of t h e l o t a r e a covered b y t h e p r i n c i p a l and a c c e s s o r y s t r u c t u r e s .
D E N S I T Y : The a r e a of a l o t or g r o u p of l o t s computed e x c l u s i v e of a n y p o r t i o n of t h e r i g h t - o f - w a y of a n y r o a d , d i v i d e d b y the number O f f a m i l i e s housed on t h e l o t o r g r o u p of l o t s .
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D I S T R I C T , Z O N T N G : A s e c t i o n of t h e m u n i c i p a l i t y fo r which u n i f o r m r e g u l a t i o n s g o v e r n i n g t h e u s e , h e i g h t , a r e a , and i n t e n s i t y of u s e of b u i l d i r i y s and l a n d and o p e n s p a c e s a b o u t b u i l d i n g s a r e h e r e i n e s t a b l i s h e d .
D R I V E W A Y : A p r i v a t e a c c e s s w a y t o a p a r k i n g a r e a , g a r a g e or s t r u c t u r e , i n c l u d i n g a c c e s s w a y s t o l a n d u s e a c t i v i t y a r eas .
DWELLING: A b u i l d i n g o r p o r t i o n thereof p r o v i d i n g c o m p l e t e h o u s e k e e p i n g f a c i l i t i e s fo r o n e
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D w e l l i n g U n i t - A b u i l d i n g or p o r t i o n t h e r e o f p r o v i d i n g c o m p l e t e h o u s e k e e p i n g f a c i l i t i e s f o r o n e i n d i v i d u a l o r o n e f a m i l y .
D w e l l i n g - S i n g l e Fami ly - A d e t a c h e d or s e p a r a t e b u i l d i n g d e s i g n e d f o r o r o c c u p i e d e x c l u s i v e l y a s a r e s i d e n c e f o r o n e f a m i l y .
D w e l l i n g - Duplex - A d e t a c h e d o r s e p a r a t e b u i l d i n g d e s i g n e d f o r or o c c u p i e d e x c l u s i v e l y b y two f a m i l i e s l i v i n g i n d e p e n d e n t l y of e a c h o the r w i t h s e p a r a t e e n t r a n c e s and f a c i l i t i e s .
D w e l l i n g - M u l t i o r M u l t i p l e F a m i l y - A s t r u c t u r e c o n t a i n i n g three or more s e p a r a t e d w e l l i n g u n i t s f o r f a m i l i e s l i v i n g i n d e p e n d e n t l y of e a c h o t h e r wh ich may p r o v i d e j o i n t se rv ices a n d / o r f a c i l i t i e s b u t s e p a r a t e h o u s e k e e p i n g , s a n i t a r y and c o o k i n g f a c i 1 i t i es .
EDUCATIONAL I N S T I T U T I O N : A schoo l , i n c l u d i n g a p u b l i c s choo l , p a r o c h i a l school , p r i v a t e s choo l , c o l l e g e , u n i v e r s i t y and a p r i v a t e n u r s e r y school or p r e s c h o o l , h a v i n g r e g u l a r s e s s i o n , wit.h r e g u l a r l y employed i n s t r u c t o r s , which teaches those s u b j e c t s t h a t a re f u n d a m e n t a l and e s s e n t i a l i n e l e m e n t a r y , s e c o n d a r y , o r h i g h e r e d u c a t i o n u n d e r t h e s u p e r v i s i o n of the Commonwealth o f P e n n s y l v a n i a o r a l a w f u l l y c o n s t i t u t e d ecc l e s i a s t i ca l g o v e r n i n g body, o r a c o r p o r a t i o n m e e t i n g the r e q u i r e m e n t s of t h e Commonwealth.
EQUIPMENT REPAIR, M I N O R : I n c i d e n t a l r e p a i r s , r e p l a c e m e n t of p a r t s and s e r v i c i n g of s m a l l a p p l i a n c e s and minor h o u s e h o l d e q u i p m e n t s u c h a s motors, lawn equ ipmen t and c h a i n saws .
EQUIPMENT R E P A I R , M A J O R : R e p a i r o r s e r v i c i n g of commercial, i n d u s t r i a l , farm r e l a t e d and a u t o m o t i v e p r o d u c t s and m a c h i n e r y .
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ESSENTIAL SERVICES: The e rec t ion , c o n s t r u c t i o n , a l t e r a t i o n or m a i n t e n a n c e b y p u b l i c u t i l i t i e s , m u n i c i p a l d e p a r t m e n t s o r commiss ions , i n c l u d i ng b u i I d i ng s n e c e s s a r y f o r f u r n i s h i n g a d e q u a t e s e rv i ces f o r p u b l i c h e a l t h , s a f e t y o r g e n e r a l w e l f a r e .
E X C A V A T I O N : Any a c t b y which e a r t h , s a n d , g r a v e l , rock o r a n y o the r s i m i l a r m a t e r i a l is dug i n t o , c u t , q u a r r i e d , u n c o v e r e d , removed, d i s p l a c e d , r e l o c a t e d or d i s t u r b e d and a n y c o n d i t i o n s r e s u l t i n g therefrom.
EXTRACTIVE OPERATIONS: S u r f a c e m i n i n g of coa l , e a r t h removal, s t o n e removal o r q u a r r y i n g , and s u c h o t h e r o p e r a t i o n s a n d / o r p r o c e d u r e s t h a t a r e n o r m a l l y c o n d u c t e d f o r p r o f i t w h e r e i n s o i l a n d / o r i t s c o n t e n t s a r e removed a s a b u s i n e s s a c t i v i t y .
FAMILY: One or more p e r s o n s who l i v e t o g e t h e r i n a s i n g l e h o u s e k e e p i n g u n i t and m a i n t a i n a common h o u s e h o l d , a s d i s t i n g u i s h e d from a g r o u p o c c u p y i n g a b o a r d i n g h o u s e . A f a m i l y may c o n s i s t of a s i n g l e p e r s o n o r of two o r more p e r s o n s , w h e t h e r o r n o t r e l a t e d b y b lood , marr iage o r a d o p t i o n . F o r p u r p o s e s of t h i s O r d i n a n c e , t h e term t l f a m i l y t t s h a l l n o t i n c l u d e , n o r s h a l l i t be i n t e r p r e t e d t o i n c l u d e , a g r o u p care f a c i l i t y o r s i m i l a r f u n c t i o n s or a c t i v i t i e s t h a t p r o v i d e room o r b o a r d , o r room and board, t o o n e or more p e r s o n s who a r e r e s i d e n t s b y v i r t u e of r e c e i v i n g services such a s h e a l t h , s o c i a l r e h a b i l i t a t i v e , g e n e r a l s u p e r v i s i o n o r s i m i l a r se rv ices or f u n c t i o n s o r a c t i v i t i e s , i r r e s p e c t i v e of w h e t h e r or n o t t h e y a r e p r o v i d e d b y g o v e r n m e n t a l a g e n c i e s , t h e i r l i c e n c e d or c e r t i f i e d a g e n t s , r e s p o n s i b l e n o n - p r o f i t s o c i a l s e r v i c e a g e n c i e s or c o r p o r a t i o n s , p r o f i t o r i e n t e d o r g a n i z a t i o n s o r b u s i n e s s e s , o r p r i v a t e i n d i v i d u a l s .
FARM: A t r a c t o r p a r c e l of l a n d , t e n ( 1 0 ) acres o r more, upon which a r e m a i n t a i n e d , grown and p roduced f o r s a l e or u s e , domestic l i v e s t o c k , d a i r y p r o d u c t s , p o u l t r y , e g g s , and c r o p s a s a r e u s u a l and c u s t o m a r y i n t h i s l o c a l i t y . Farm u s e d o e s n o t i n c l u d e commercial s l a u g h t e r h o u s e s .
FENCES: Man-made or n a t u r a l e n c l o s u r e o r b a r r i e r ; s o l i d or o p e n . See d i s t r i c t 1 i m i t a t i o n s .
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FLOOR A R E A : The s u m of t h e g r o s s h o r i z o n t a l a r e a s of t h e s e v e r a l f l o o r s of a b u i l d i n g measured from t h e e x t e r i o r faces of ex t e r io r w a l l s , o r f rom t h e c e n t e r l i n e of common w a l l s s e p r a t i n g b u i l d i n g s . For d e t e r m i n i n g p a r k i n g and l o a d i n g s p a c e r e q u i r e m e n t s u n d e r t h i s O r d i n a n c e , t h e f o l l o w i n g a r e a s s h a l l n o t be i n c l u d e d : c e l l a r s t o r a g e a r e a s , e l e v a t o r s h a f t s and s t a i r w e l l s , f l o o r a r e a f o r m e c h a n i c a l equ ipmen t r e q u i r e d t o se rv ice the n e e d s of t h e b u i l d i n g , open t e r r a c e s , b reezeways and open p o r c h e s .
FRONTAGE: Lo t b o u n d a r y l i n e s t h a t a r e a d j a c e n t t o a s t r e e t .
G A R A G E : A p r i v a t e g a r a g e is an a c c e s s o r y b u i l d i n g w i t h a r e a f o r h o u s i n g moto r d r i v e n v e h i c l e s , t h e p r o p e r t y of and f o r t h e u s e of t h e o c c u p a n t s of t h e l o t on which t h e g a r a g e is l o c a t e d . A p u b l i c g a r a g e is any g a r a g e o t h e r t h a n a p r i v a t e g a r a g e as d e f i n e d h e r e i n , a v a i l a b l e t o c l i e n t s , o p e r a t e d f o r g a i n , and which is u s e d f o r s t o r a g e , r e p a i r , r e n t a l , l u b r i c a t i n g , wash ing and s e r v i c i n g or e q u i p p i n g of motor v e h i c l e s .
G A R D E N (APARTMENT) DWELLING: A m u l t i - f a m i l y r e s i d e n t i a l b u i l d i n g , n o t e x c e e d i n g t h r e e ( 3 ) s t o r i e s i n h e i g h t , i n which u n i t s a r e a r r a n g e d s i d e t o s i d e , back t o back o r o n e a b o v e a n o t h e r , which may h a v e e i t h e r p r i v a t e e x t e r n a l e n t r a n c e s o r common h a l l a c c e s s , and which may h a v e p r i v a t e e x t e r i o r ya rd a r e a for e a c h u n i t .
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G O V E R N I N G BODY: The Board of Township S u p e r v i s o r s .
GOVERNMENTAL A U T H O R I T I E S : Any f e d e r a l , s t a t e o r l o c a l a g e n c y h a v i n g a u t h o r i t y o v e r h e a l t h f a c t o r s , s u c h a s sewers, water and o t h e r r e l a t e d m a t t e r s .
GROUP R E S I D E N T I A L FACILITY: An e s t a b l i s h m e n t t h a t p r o v i d e s room and boa rd i n a f a m i l y e n v i r o n m e n t t o p e r s o n s who receive s u p e r v i s e d c a r e l i m i t e d t o h e a l t h , s o c i a l , r e h a b i l i t a t i v e o r h o u s i n g s e rv i ces . Such f a c i l i t i e s may i n c l u d e c h i l d and a d u l t services f o r i n d i v i d u a l s n o t i n need of h o s p i t a l i z a t i o n o r i n c a r c e r a t i o n , b u t who b e c a u s e of a g e , c o n v a l e s c e n c e , i n f i r m i t y , d i s a b i l i t y o r r e l a t e d c i r c u m s t a n c e s r e q u i r e s u c h c a r e . Group r e s i d e n t i a l f a c i l i t i e s may be c h a r a c t e r i z e d a s res t homes, n u r s i n g homes, ha l f -way h o u s e s o r s i m i l a r l y d e s c r i b e d ; however , t h e s c o p e of a l l
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o p e r a t i o n s s h a l l be of a l i m i t e d n a t u r e a s s p e c i f i e d i n t h i s O r d i n a n c e .
HOME G A R D E N I N G : The c u l t i v a t i o n o f h e r b s , f r u i t s , f lowers o r v e g e t a b l e s on a p i e c e o f ground a d j o i n i n g t h e d w e l l i n g f o r u s e of t h e r e s i d e n t s t h e r e i n .
HOME OCCUPATION: An a c c e s s o r y u s e of a s e rv i ce o r p r o d u c t o r i e n t e d c h a r a c t e r , c o n d u c t e d w i t h i n a d w e l l i n g u n i t b y t h e r e s i d e n t s t h e r e o f , which
d w e l l i n g f o r l i v i n g p u r p o s e s , and d o e s n o t change t h e c h a r a c t e r t h e r e o f , or h a v e ex te r ior e v i d e n c e of s u c h s u b o r d i n a t e u s e o t h e r t h a n a s m a l l announcement s i g n ; and i n c o n n e c t i o n t h e r e w i t h , t h e r e is n o t i n v o l v e d t h e e x t e r i o r k e e p i n g o f , o r e x h i b i t i o n o f , s t o c k i n t r a d e . A l l s u c h a c t i v i t i e s s h a l l be f r e e o f any p r o c e d u r e s which c o u l d be c o n s t r u e d a s a d v e r s e l y i n f l u e n c i n g s u r r o u n d i n g r e s i d e n t i a l u s e s b e c a u s e of n o i s e , v i b r a t i o n , smoke, e l e c t r i c a l i n t e r f e r e n c e , o d o r o r s i m i l a r c o n d i t i o n s .
- < ' is c l e a r l y s u b o r d i n a t e t o t h e u s e of t h e
HOSPITAL: The term " h o s p i t a l " may i n c l u d e s a n i t a r i u m , c l i n i c , res t home, n u r s i n g home, c o n v a l e s c e n t home, and any p l a c e u t i l i z e d for t h e d i a g n o s i s , t r e a t m e n t , o r o t h e r c a r e of humans which p r o v i d e s f o r o v e r n i g h t accommod a t i on .
HOTEL, MOTEL, TOURIST HOME: A b u i l d i n g o r a g r o u p of b u i l d i n g s i n which l o d g i n g is p r o v i d e d and o f f e r e d t o t h e g e n e r a l p u b l i c o r t o a se lec t g r o u p o f p a t r o n s f o r c o m p e n s a t i o n .
INTERCHANGE: An a c c e s s p o i n t on a l i m i t e d a c c e s s h ighway be tween a l o c a l o r s t a t e h ighway . _
. and t h e l i m i t e d a c c e s s highway.
J U N K : S h a l l mean any d i s c a r d e d m a t e r i a l o r a r t i c l e and s h a l l i n c l u d e , b u t n o t be l i m i t e d t o , s c r a p m e t a l , abandoned o r j u n k e d m o t o r v e h i c l e s o r veh ic l e p a r t s , m a c h i n e r y o r m a c h i n e r y p a r t s , p a p e r s , g l a s s and r e l a t e d i t ems , c o n t a i n e r s , o r p a r t i a l l y d i s m a n t l e d s t r u c t u r e s o r p a r t s t h e r e o f . I t s h a l l a l s o i n c l u d e a p a r t i a l l y d i s m a n t l e d motor v e h i c l e n o t b e a r i n g c u r r e n t r e g i s t r a t i o n p l a t e s a n d which is n o t i n t h e p r o c e s s of on -go ing and immedia t e r e p a i r . I t s h a l l n o t i n c l u d e r e f u s e o r g a r b a g e k e p t i n a p r o p e r c o n t a i n e r f o r t h e p u r p o s e of prompt d i s p o s a l .
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a ' I JUNK YARD: The use of more than four hundred
square feet of the area of any lot for storage, keeping or abandonment of junk.
KENNEL: Any structure, pen or area set aside for the breeding, boarding, show, grooming or keeping of dogs, cats or similar domestic animals. For purposes of this Ordinance, the keeping of four ( 4 ) or more such animals for economic gain shall be deemed a commercial kennel.
LAND DEVELOPMENT: The improvement of a lot or two (2) or more contiguous lots, tracts or parcels of land for any purpose involving a group of two ( 2 ) or more buildings, or the division or ailocaticn of land or space between or among two ( 2 ) or more existing or prospective occupants by means of, or for the purpose of streets, common areas, leasehold, condominiums, building groups or other features. Land development shall not include use of land or buildings for underground coal mine facilities, adjunct operations or land fills.
LANDFILLS: An area used and operated solely for the deposit of waste materials resulting from a coal mining operation, but shall not include an embankment, or impoundment, to contain, divert or store water, except necessary sedimentation ponds accessory to the landfill. The types of waste materials deposited at landfill sites and the handling, treatment, storage and any other activity with respect to said materials shall be in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local statutes, regulations and enforcement orders.
LANDOWNER: The legal or beneficial owner or owners of land, including the holder of an option or contract to purchase (whether or not such option or contract is subject to any condition); a lessee if he is authorized under the lease to exercise the rights of the landowner; or other persons having a proprietary interest in land.
LOADING SPACE: A space within the main building or on the same lot therewith providing for the standing, loading, or unloading of vehicles.
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LOT: A t r a c t o r p a r c e l of l a n d he ld i n s i n g l e o r s e p a r a t e o w n e r s h i p , t h a t is described by reference t o a r e c o r d e d p l a t o r b y metes o r bounds , and is i n t e n d e d a s a u n i t f o r t r a n s f e r of o w n e r s h i p , u s e , improvement , d e d i c a t i o n o r f o r deve lopmen t .
LOT AREA: The h o r i z o n t a l s u r f a c e a r e a w i t h i n t he l i n e s of t h e l o t .
LOT, CORNER: A l o t , a b u t t i n g two ( 2 ) o r more s t reets a t t h e i r i n t e r s e c t i o n , on which the b u i l d i n g l i n e f o r a l l s treets must be o b s e r v e d .
LOT COVERAGE: T h e r a t i o of g r o u n d a r e a c o v e r e d by p r i n c i p l e and a c c e s s o r y s t r u c t u r e s t o t h e t o t a l g round a r e a o f t h e l o t .
LOT L I N E , FRONT: T h e l i n e c o n t i g u o u s w i t h t he s t r ee t r i g h t - o f - w a y l i n e .
LOT L I N E , REAR: The l i n e g e n e r a l l y p a r a l l e l t o t he f r o n t l o t l i n e , which d e f i n e s t he rear of the l o t .
LOT L I N E , S I D E : Any l o t l i n e which is n o t a f r o n t l o t l i n e o r a r e a r l o t l i n e .
LOT WIDTH: T h e t o t a l h o r i z o n t a l d i s t a n c e a c r o s s t h e l o t , between t h e s i d e l o t l i n e s , measured a t the b u i l d i n g l i n e .
M A J O R EXCAVATING, GRADING OR FILLING: Any o p e r a t i o n ( o t h e r t h a n i n c o n n e c t i o n w i t h a f o u n d a t i o n f o r a s t r u c t u r e ) , i n v o l v i n g :
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S t r i p o r o t h e r m i n i n g o f c o a l o r o t h e r m i n e r a l s , e x c a v a t i n g o f s a n d or r o c k and t h e c r u s h i n g of r o c k , s a n i t a r y and o t h e r f i l l s , d r i l l i n g f o r g a s o r o i l , r e c o v e r y of m e t a l o r n a t u r a l r e s o u r c e s and s i m i l a r o p e r a t i o n s ; o r
M a t e r i a l a l t e r a t i o n o f t h e g r o u n d s u r f a c e so a s t o a f f e c t s t ree ts and r e c r e a t i o n s i t e s and o t h e r p u b l i c f a c i l i t i e s , o r p h y s i c a l l y a f f e c t p r i v a t e p r o p e r t y w i t h i n 1,000 f e e t of t h e o p e r a t i o n s ; o r
A volume o f e a r t h movement e x c e e d i n g 16,000 c u b i c yards; o r
A c h a n g e i n g round e l e v a t i o n e x c e e d i n g t w e n t y ( 2 0 ) f ee t .
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MANUFACTURING - LIGHT: The processing, handling or fabrication of materials and products .where no processes are involved which will produce noise, vibration, air pollution, fire hazard, noxious emission, high traffic volumes or other factors which will disturb or endanger neighboring properties.
MINE DISPOSAL AREAS: Areas used for the deposit of mine waste and located at a minimum distance of five hundred feet from any other lot in any zoning district.
MINOR EXCAVATION: All excavations, removals of earth or earth fillings involving quantities in excess of twenty-five (25) cubic yards, but less than that which would constitute a major excavation. It shall not, however, include the movement of earth in the course of farming or agriculture.
MOBILE HOME: A transportable single family dwelling structure designed and intended for permanent occupancy, with a minimum body width of eight ( 8 ) feet and a minimum body length of thirty-two (32) feet, built on a chassis for towing on its own running gear, contained in one unit, or in two units designed to be joined into one integrai UliiL capable of later being separated for repeated towing, which arrives at a site complete and ready for occupancy, except for minor and incidental unpacking and assembly operations, and constructed for use without attachment to a permanent foundation other than being secured to appropriate piers, tie-downs or similar approved anchoring devices and structures.
MOBILE HOME PARK: Any contiguous parcel or tract of land under single ownership, used or intended to be used for the placement of two ( 2 ) or more mobile homes for non-transient use, together with the required improvements and facilities upon the land, whether or not consideration or rental is required for the use of the parcels or facilities thereon. In no event shall any mobile home park contain a gross site area of less than five (5) contiguous acres of developable land.
MOBILE HOME LOT: A parcel of land in a mobile home park, improved with the necessary utilities connections necessary for erection of a mobile home, and leased to occupants by the park owners.
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MULTIPLE DWELLING: A building designed for and occupied exclusively as a residence for two (2) or more families living independently of each other, including houses separate except for common adjoining walls.
MUNICIPAL WASTE: Any garbage, refuse, industrial, lunchroom or office waste and other material, including solid, liquid, semi-solid or contained gaseous material resulting from operation of residential, municipal, commercial or institutional establishments and community activities; but shall not include any sludge or hazardous waste from a municipal, commercial or institutional water supply treatment plant, sewage treatment plant, or air pollution control facility.
MUNICIPAL WASTE LANDFILL: Any facility that is designed, operated or maintained for the disposal of municipal waste, whether or not such facility possesses a permit from the department under the Solid Waste Management Act (P.L. 380, No. 97). The term sha1.1 not include any facility that is used for disposal of demolition waste, sludge from sewage treatment plants or water supply treatment plants or mine disposal materials.
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL : A neighborhood oriented commercial facility that provides essential everyday needs to the residents of the immediate community and is not dependent upon transient or nonresident trade.
NON-BUSINESS USES: Service or charitable activities conducted on a voluntary or nonprofit basis by individuals or public or service groups and organizations.
NONCONFORMING USE: A building, structure or premises lawfully occupied at the time of the enactment of this Ordinance by a use that does not conform with the provisions of this Ordinance for the district in which it is located; also, such use resulting from amendments to the Zoning District Map or in text provisions made hereafter.
MURSERY/DAY CARE FACILITIES, PRIVATE: Any premises, other than a child's own home, operated for a fee or similar remuneration, in which child day care is provided for six (6) or fewer juveniles.
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OFFICE: A facility in which services, clerical work, professional duties and similar functions are carried out.
PARCEL: A single lot or contiguous group of lots in single ownership or under identical control, and usually considered a unit for purposes of development.
PARKING: Any lot, parcel, or yard used in whole or in part for the storage or parking of two or more vehicles where such usage is not incidental to or in conjunction with a one-family or two-family dwelling.
PARKING SPACE: For purposes of this Ordinance, off-street parking and loading areas shall be defined as follows:
a. An off-street parking space shall be a minimum dimension of nine feet wide by twenty feet long ( 9 ' x 20').
b. A required off-street loading space shall be a minimum dimension of fifteen feet wide by sixty feet long (15' x 60').
PATIO: An outside surfaced courtyard or inner area having no roof.
PENNSYLVANIA PLANNING CODE: Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (Act 247 of July 31, 1968) and amendments of same as may be adopted from time to time.
PERMITTED U S E : A use by right which is specifically auLiierized in a particular zoning district.
PERSONAL AND BUSINESS SERVICES: A commercial establishment providing services and/or goods to individuals and businesses.
PHILANTHROPIC USE: Philanthropic uses Shall be limited to public and semi-public activities which involve and relate exclusively to charitable, benevolent and public oriented service functions, such as provided by the
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American Red Cross, Salvation Army, social centers sponsored by public or semi-publlc organizations or similar groups.
PLANNED (UNIT) RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT: Development of a tract of land for primarily residential purposes under single ownership of control; the development of which is unique and of a substantially different character than that of the surrounding area. Such development shall be based on a plan that allows for flexibility of design not available under standard zoning district requirements.
PLANNING COMMISSION: The Hanover Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania Planning Commission.
PORTAL, COAL MINING: A coal mine facility utilized for the access and egress of men and materials in underground coal mine operations.
PRINCIPAL USE: The major or dominant use of a lot or land parcel.
PRIVATE CLUB - LODGE: An organization catering exclusively to members and their guests at premises for social, recreational or athletic purposes which are not conducted primarily for gain, providing that any merchandising or commercial activities are conducted only as required generally f o r the membership of such organization.
PROFESSIONAL OFFICE: An office or business conducted by an individual or association dealing with medicine, law, accounting,. real estate, architecture, engineering, finance or related services.
PUBLIC: Public includes any use activity owned and/or operated by federal, state, county or local governmental units.
PUBLIC NOTICE: A notice published once each week for two successive weeks in a newspaper' of general circulation in the Township. Such notice shall state the time and place of the hearing. The first publication shall not be more than thirty (30) days or less than fourteen ( 1 4 ) days from the date of hearing.
PUBLIC UTILITY: Within the terms of this Ordinance, public utility shall be defined to include gas, electric, telephone, sewerage, water and communication cable services.
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Municipal Recreation - Developed or undeveloped open spaces and/or structures and facilities which are provided by a governmental body for public use for the purposes of play, amusement or relaxation. Such uses may include sports facilities, parks, assembly buildings, passive areas, gardens and related amenities.
Recreation, Commercial Indoor - Indoor facilities for leisure time activities that are provided as a business pursuit, including facilities open to the public and those requiring membership; includes indoor theatres, lodges, fraternal organizations, bowling alleys, and indoor skating facilities.
Recreation, Commercial' Outdoor - Outdoor facilities for leisure time activities that are provided as a business pursuit, including outdoor facilities open to the public and those requiring membership; includes swimming pools, tennis courts, riding stables, drive-in theaters, and golf courses.
RECREATION, PRIVATE: Developed or undeveloped open spaces and/or structures and facilities which are provided by individuals or private organizations for the use of specified individuals or groups of individuals sharing common relationships or associations for the purposes of play, amusement or relaxation. Such uses may include sports facilities, parks, assembly buildings, passive areas, gardens and related amenities
RESTAURANT, DRIVE-IN: An establishment where refreshments, meals or prepared foods may be obtained by the public; where customers thereof customarily arrive at the premises via motor vehicle, and where less than ninety (90%) percent of the persons served consume the food or drink served to them within the main building on the premises. This definition shall include, inter alia, such enterprises as drive-in ice cream or custard stands, hot or cold drink or sandwich establishments, and the like. It shall not include enterprises selling
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canned or bottled beverages, dairy stores, or grocery stores, where such beverages or food products are sold in their original closed containers. Where more than twenty-five (25%) percent of the gross business of any establishment is covered under this definition, such establishment shall be considered a drive-in restaurant for purposes of this Ordinance. Drive-thru window service may be offered.
RESTAURANT, FAST FOOD: Any establishment whose principal business is the sale of food or beverages to the customer in a ready-to-consume state, either at seating facilities within the restaurant or carry-out consumption off the premises, and whose method of operation includes the serving of food in edible or disposable containers.
RESTAURANT, FULL SERVICE: A restaurant where customers are served at a table or counter by a restaurant employee and given an individual menu.
RIDING ACADEMY: Any establishment where horses are kept for riding, driving, 'stabling for compensation, or incidental to the operat'ion of any club, association, ranch, or similar establishment.
RIGHT-OF-WAY: Land reserved for use as a street, alley, interior walk, or other public purpose and dedicated for public use; all must be recorded in the County Recorder of Deeds Office. For purposes of this Ordinance, public right-of-way lines shall prevail over private parcel lines that are designated as falling within the public right-of-way. When a lot abuts a right-of-way of a public thoroughfare or alley, all applicable lot area and front, side and rear lot requirements shall be computed from the public right-of-way line.
ROAD: The entire right-of-way of a public or private street or highway.
ROADSIDE STANDS: Stands offering for Sale only agricultural products locally grown.
ROW HOUSE (TOWNHOUSE): A multi-family dwelling structure, consisting of at least three (3) single family dwelling units that are attached side by side by unpierced party walls.
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S E R V I C E ( F I L L I N G ) STATION: A b u i l d i n g , b u i l d i n g s , p r e m i s e s , or p o r t i o n s thereof w h i c h a r e u s e d f o r t h e s a l e of g a s o l i n e o r o the r f u e l f o r motor v e h i c l e s , a s w e l l a s m i n o r a u t o m o b i l e r e p a i r and s e r v i c i n g .
SETBACK: The minimum d i s t a n c e t h a t a s t r u c t u r e c a n be l o c a t e d from a r i g h t - o f - w a y or p r o p e r t y f r o n t , rear and s i d e l i n e o r a n o t h e r s t r u c t u r e , t h e r e b y c r e a t i n g a r e q u i r e d o p e n s p a c e o n a l o t .
SHOPPING CENTER: A r e t a i l c o m m e r c a i l a r e a d e s i g n e d a s a u n i t , w i t h a d e q u a t e o f f - s t r e e t f r e e p a r k i n g a r e a , and u s u a l l y c o n s i s t i n g of s e v e r a l o n e - s t o r y b u i l d i n g s . A major s h o p p i n g c e n t e r is d e f i n e d a s h a v i n g a g r o s s l e a s a b l e f l o o r a r e a of 100,000 s q u a r e f ee t or more. A m i n o r s h o p p i n g c e n t e r h a s less t h a n 100 ,000 s q u a r e f e e t of g r o s s l e a s a b l e f l o o r a r e a .
S I G N S : FGi. p u r p o s e s of t h i s O r d i n a n c e , a s i g n s h a l l be c o n s i d e r e d a s a n y w r i t i n g ( i n c l u d i n g l e t t e r , .word or n u m e r a l ) : p i c t o r i a l r e p r e s e n t a t i o n ( i n c l u d i n g i l l u s t r a t i o n or d e c o r a t i o n ) ; e m b l e m ( i n c l u d i n g device , s y m b o l , t r a d e m a r k , b a n n e r or p e n n a n t ) : o r a n y o the r f i g u r e of s i m i l a r c h a r a c t e r which ( a ) is a s t r u c t u r e o r a n y p a r t t h e r e o f , o r is a t t a c h e d t o , p a i n t e d o n , o r i n any, o the r manner r e p r e s e n t e d o n a b u i l d i n g o r o t h e r s t r u c t u r e a n d ( b ) is u s e d t o a n n o u n c e , d i r e c t a t t e n t i o n t o , or a d v e r t i s e .
S I T E PLAN: A p l a n , t o scale , s h o w i n g u s e s and s t r u c t u r e s p r o p o s e d for a p a r c e l of l a n d t h a t i n c l u d e s l o t l i n e s , s t r e e t s , b u i l d i n g s i t e s , b u i l d i n g s , o p e n s p a c e and o t h e r i n f o r m a t i o n .
S P E C I A L EXCEPTION: The p e r m i s s i o n or approval f o r a l a n d u s e a c t i v i t y , e x p r e s s l y g r a n t e d b y t h e Z o n i n g H e a r i n g B o a r d , a f t e r formal a p p l i c a t i o n , i n s i t u a t i o n s where p r o v i s i o n t h e r e f o r e is made b y t h e terms of t h i s O r d i n a n c e .
S P E C I A L I Z E C ANIMAL R A I S I N G AND CARE: T h e u s e of l a n d and s t r u c t u r e s f o r t h e r a i s i n g and care of f u r h e a r i n g a n i m a l s , s i a b l i n g and c a r e of h o r s e s , a n i m a l k e n n e l s , b i r d r a i s i n g o r s i m i l a r o p e r a t i oris.
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S T O R Y : That p o r t i o n of a b u i l d i n g i n c l u d e d between t h e s u r f a c e of any f l o o r and the s u r f a c e of t h e f l o o r next above i t , o r i f t h e r e is no f l o o r above i t , t h e n the space be tween the f l o o r and t h e c e i l i n g next above it .
STREET: A p u b l i c o r p r i v a t e way, o t h e r t han an a l l e y , t h a t , a f f o r d s t h e p r i n c i p l e means of on grade a c c e s s t o a b u t t i n g p r o p e r t i e s . A s t r e e t may be des igna ted a s a highway, t ho roughfa re , parkway, boulevard, road , avenue, l a n e , d r i v e , p l ace or o t h e r a p p r o p r i a t e name.
STREET C L A S S I F I C A T I O N S : The fo l lowing s t r e e t c l a s s i f i c a t i o n s s h a l l apply t o a l l s t reets i n the Township:
a . Expressway - Expressways a r e l i m i t e d a c c e s s freeways t h a t c a r r y through t r a f f i c between major urban centers and t o and from p o i n t s o u t s i d e of a r eg ion w i t h no l o c a l i n t e r f e rence .
b. A r t e r i a l - A r t e r i a l s c a r r y major movements of t r a f f i c w i t h i n o r through t h e community.
c. C o l l e c t o r - C o l l e c t o r s c a r r y the i n t e r n a l t r a f f i c movements w i t h i n the Township and connect developed a r e a s w i t h t h e a r t e r i a l s y s t e m . The c o l l e c t o r s y s t e m s imul taneous ly provides a b u t t i n g p rope r ty w i t h road a c c e s s and accommodates l o c a l i n t e r n a l t r a f f i c movements.
d . Local - Local streets provide a c c e s s t o immediately a d j a c e n t land b u t normally c a r r y a s m a l l p o r t i o n of t he t o t a l vehicle m i l e s t r a v e l e d d a i l y .
e. P r i v a t e - Any v e h i c u l a r way t h a t is no t dedica ted a s a p u b l i c s t ree t .
STREET L I N E : The l i n e d e f i n i n g the edge of the l e g a l width of a ded ica t ed s t reet right-of-way.
STRUCTURE: Any man-made o b j e c t having an a s c e r t a i n a b l e s t a t i o n a r y l o c a t i o n on o r i n land o r water , whether o r no t a f f i x e d t o t h e land . S t r u c t u r e s i n c l u d e b u i l d i n g s , sheds and s i g n s .
S U B D I V I S I O N : T h e d i v i s i o n o r r e d i v i s i o n of a l o t , t r a c t o r p a r c e l of land b y any means, i n t o two ( 2 ) o r more l o t s , t r a c t s , p a r c e l s o r o t h e r
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d i v i s i o n s of l a n d i n c l u d i n g c h a n g e s i n e x i s t i n g l o t l i n e s for t h e p u r p o s e , whether i m m e d i a t e or f u t u r e , of l e a s e , t r a n s f e r o f o w n e r s h i p o r b u i l d i n g o r l o t d e v e l o p m e n t .
SUPPLY Y A R D S : A commercial e s t a b l i s h m e n t s t o r i n g or o f f e r i n g f o r s a l e b u i l d i n g s u p p l i e s , s t e e l s u p p l i e s , c o a l , h e a v y e q u i p m e n t , f e e d and g r a i n , and s i m i l a r g o o d s . S u p p l y y a r d s d o n o t i n c l u d e t h e w r e c k i n g , s a l v a g i n g , d i s m a n t l i n g or s t o r a g e of a u t o m o b i l e s and s i m i l a r veh ic les .
SURFACE M I N I N G : The e x t r a c t i o n o f m i n e r a l s from t h e e a r t h , from waste or s tock p i l e s , or from p i t s o r b a n k s b y a c t i v i t i e s c o n d u c t e d upon t h e s u r f a c e of t he l a n d t h a t r e q u i r e t h e r e m o v a l of t he o v e r b u r d e n , s t r a t a o r m a t e r i a l o v e r l y i n g , a b o v e or b e t w e e n t h e m i n e r a l s , o r b y otherwise e x p o s i n g and r e t r i e v i n g the m i n e r a l s f r o m t h e s u r f a c e . These a c t i v i t i e s i n c l u d e , bu t a r e n o t l i m i t e d t o , s t r i p , d r i f t , a u g e r and o p e n p i t m i n i n g , d r e d g i n g , q u a r r y i n g , l e a c h i n g , s l o p e t o p r e m o v a i , box c u t t i n g , and a c t i v i t i e s r e l a t e d t h e r e t o . M i n i n g a c t i v i t i e s c a r r i e d o u t b e n e a t h t h e s u r f a c e b y means of s h a f t s , t u n n e l s o r o t h e r u n d e r g r o u n d mine o p e n i n g s a r e n o t i n c l u d e d i n this d e f i n i t i o n .
T A V E R N AND B A R : An e s t a b l i s h m e n t n o t o p e r a t e d i n a s s o c i a t i o n w i t h a f u l l s e rv i ce r e s t a u r a n t , l i c e n s e d t o s e l l l i q u o r and beer t o be consumed on the p r e m i s e s .
TIPPLES, COAL: A c o a l m i n e f a c i l i t y u t i l i z e d € o r t h e p r o c e s s i n g , l o a d i n g and s t o r i n g of c o a l .
TRACT: A l o t , o r c o n t i g u o u s g r o u p of l o t s i n s i n g l e o w n e r s h i p o r - u n d e r s i n g l e c o n t r o l , and u s u a l l y c o n s i d e r e d a u n i t f o r p u r p o s e s of d e v e l o p m e n t .
TRAILER, CAMPING: A p o r t a b l e v e h i c u l a r s t r u c t u r e b u i l t o n a c h a s s i s a n d d e s i g n e d f o r u s e a s a t e m p o r a r y d w e l l i n g f o r t r a v e l , r e c r e a t i o n and v a c a t i o n u s e s .
U S E : The p u r p o s e of t h e a c t i v i t y f o r which t h e l a n d o r b u i l d i n g t h e r e o n is d e s i g n e d , a r r a n g e d o r i n t e n d e d , o r f o r which i t is o c c u p i e d o r m a i n t a i n e d . The term " p e r m i t t e d u s e " o r " u s e b y
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r i g h t " or i t s e q u i v a l e n t s h a l l n o t be deemed t o i n c l u d e a n y n o n c o n f o r m i n g u s e .
VARIANCE: A m o d i f i c a t i o n of t h e l i t e r a l p r o v i s i o n s of t h i s O r d i n a n c e w h i c h t h e Z o n i n g H e a r i n g Board is p e r m i t t e d t o g r a n t when s t r ic t e n f o r c e m e n t of s a i d p r o v i s i o n s would c a u s e u n d u e h a r d s h i p o w i n g t o c i r c u m s t a n c e s u n i q u e t o t h e i n d i v i d u a l p r o p e r t y o n wh ich t h e v a r i a n c e is s o u g h t .
VEHICLE SALES AND SERVICES: F a c i l i t i e s f o r the s a l e and service of v e h i c l e s ; i n c l u d e s c a r and t r u c k d e a l e r s , mobile home d e a l e r s , s e l f - p r o p e l l e d or towed r e c r e a t i o n a l v e h i c l e d e a l e r s a n d fa rm or c o n s t r u c t i o n e q u i p m e n t d e a l e r s .
VENTILATING SHAFTS: A c o a l m i n e a d j u n c t o p e r a t i o n c o n s i s t i n g of a s t r u c t u r e and a p p u r t e n a n t f a c i l i t i e s t o pe rmi t t h e i n t r o d u c t i o n and r e m o v a l of a i r a n d o t h e r g a s e s from u n d e r g r o u n d c o a l m i n e s .
WELLS, G A S OR OIL: A bore hole d r i l l e d , o r b e i n g d r i l l e d , f o r t h e p u r p o s e of o r t o be u s e d f o r p r o d u c i n g , e x t r a c t i n g o r i n j e c t i n g a n y g a s , p e t r o l e u m o r o t h e r l i q u i d r e l a t e d t o o i l o r g a s p r o d u c t i o n o r s t o r a g e , i n c l u d i n g b r i n e d i s p o s a l , b u t e x c l u d i n g bore h o l e s d r i l l e d t o p r o d u c e . p o t a b l e water t o be u s e d a s s u c h .
YARD: A space o n t h e same l o t w i t h a p r i n c i p a l s t r u c t u r e , o p e n , u n o c c u p i e d and u n o b s t r u c t e d b y s t r u c t u r e s , except a s may be otherwise provided i n this O r d i n a n c e .
Y a r d , F r o n t - A y a r d e x t e n d i n g a c r o s s t h e f u l l w i d t h of the l o t , u n o c c u p i e d o t h e r t h a n b y s t e p s , w a l k s , t e r races , d r i v e w a y s , lamp p o s t s and s i m i l a r i m p r o v e m e n t s , t h e d e p t h of which is t h e l e a s t d i s t a n c e b e t w e e n t h e f r o n t l o t a t t h e r i g h t - o f - w a y l i n e a n d the b u i l d i n g l i n e .
Y a r d , Rear - A y a r d e x t e n d i n g a c r o s s t h e f u l l w i d t h of t h e l o t b e t w e e n t h e rear of t h e p r i n c i p a l b u i l d i n g a n d the rear l o t . l i n e , u n o c c u p i e d o ther t h a n b y s teps , w a l k s , t e r races , d r i v e w a y s , l a m p p o s t s and s i m i l a r i m p r o v e m e n t s .
Yard , S i d e : A y a r d b e t w e e n t h e p r i n c i p a l s t r u c t u r e and the s i d e l o t l i n e , e x t e n d i n g
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from the front yard, or from the front line where no front yard is required, to the rear yard. The width of the required side yard is measured horizontally, at ninety (90) degrees with the side lot line, from the nearest part of the principal building.
ZONING MAP: The Official Zoning Map or Maps of Hanover Township which are part of this Ordinance, together with all amendments subsequently adopted.
ZONING HEARING BOARD: The Board assigned the duties of judging various appeals and variance requests of persons aggrieved by the interpretation of this Ordinance, and further, assigned to consider the qualification of special exceptions under the terms and conditions specified in this Ordinance.
ZONING OFFICER: The individual authorized by the Township Supervisors to be the :administratcr. of the day to day application of the provisions contained in this Ordinance.
ZONING PERMIT: A statement signed by the Zoning Officer indicating that the application for permission to construct or alter is approved and in accordance with the requirements and terms of this Ordinance.
G A R D E N CENTER: A retail commercial sales establishment for the sale of plants, garden supplies and related items. For purposes of this Ordinance, said establishments shall not include the sale or service of machinery, tractors or moving equipment in excess of twenty ( 2 0 ) horsepower.
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I E s t a b l i a & q e n t o f Districts
S e c t i o n 4.0 Zon ing Districts For t h e p u r p o s e of a p p l y i n g the p r o v i s i o n s o f t h i s O r d i n a n c e , the Township of Hanover is h e r e b y c l a s s i f i e d and d i v i d e d i n t o t h e f o l l o w i n g Zon ing Districts:
1. A - 1 A g r i c u l t u r a l D i s t r i c t
2 . R - 1 R u r a l R e s i d e n t i a l D i s t r i c t
3 . R-2 Suburban R e s i d e n t i a l D i s t r i c t
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4. R - 3 M u l t i Fami ly R e s i d e n t i a l Dis t r ic ts
5. C-1 G e n e r a l Commercial District
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I S e c t i o n 4 .1 Zon ing Map The l o c a t i o n of the b o u n d a r i e s of t h e e s t a b l i s h e d Zon ing Dis t r ic t s a r e shown on t h e Zon ing Map a d o p t e d by t h e Board of S u p e r v i s o r s on f i l e i n t h e o f f i c e of t h e Township S e c r e t a r y . S a i d Zoning Map t o g e t h e r w i t h amendments and a l l e x p l a n a t o r y ma t t e r t h e r e o n s h a l l be deemed t o accompany, be, and is h e r e b y made a p a r t of t h i s O r d i n a n c e .
S e c t i o n 4 .2 I n t e r p r e t a t i o n of Dist r ic t B o u n d a r i e s District b o u n d a r i e s s h a l l be d e t e r m i n e d a s fo l lows :
U 1. Where d i s t r i c t b o u n c l a r i e s a r e i n d i c a t e d a s
a p p r o x i m a t e l y f o l l o w i n g the c e n t e r l i n e s of s t r e e t s , h ighways , s t r e e t l i n e s , h ighway r i g h t - o f - w a y l i n e s , o r streams, s u c h c e n t e r l i n e s s h a l l be c o n s t r u e d t o be s u c h b o u n d a r i e s .
2 . Where d i s t r i c t b o u n d a r i e s a r e i n d i c a t e d a s a p p r o x i m a t e l y f o l l o w i n g l o t l i n e s , s u c h l o t l i n e s s h a l l be c o n s t r u e d t o be s u c h b o u n d a r i e s .
3. Where d i s t r i c t b o u n d a r i e s a p p r o x i m a t e l y fo l low a r a i l r o a d , s u c h b o u n d a r i e s s h a l l be deemed t o be l o c a t e d i n t h e c e n t e r o f s u c h r a i l r o a d r igh t -o f -way .
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4 . Where t h e boundary of a d i s t r i c t f o l l o w s a s t r e a m o r o t h e r body of water a b u t t i n g a n o t h e r m u n i c i p a l i t y , the boundary s h a l l be deemed t o be t h e l i m i t s of j u r i s d i c t i o n of t h e Township , u n l e s s o t h e r w i s e i n d i c a t e d .
5. Where s t reets , p r o p e r t y l i n e s o r o t h e r p h y s i c a l b o u n d a r i e s and d e l i n e a t i o n s a r e n o t a p p l i c a b l e , b o u n d a r i e s s h a l l be d e t e r m i n e d by the sca l e shown on t h e o r i g i n a l Zoning Map on f i l e i n t h e o f f i c e o f the Township S e c r e t a r y .
6. Where p h y s i c a l o r c u l t u r a l f e a t u r e s e x i s t i n g on t h e g round a re a t v a r i a n c e w i t h t h o s e shown on the Zoning Map, o r i n o t h e r c i r c u m s t a n c e s n o t c o v e r e d i n S e c t i o n 4 . 2 , t he Zoning H e a r i n g Board s h a l l i n t e r p r e t t h e d i s t r i c t b o u n d a r y .
7 . When a d i s t r i c t b o u n d a r y l i n e d i v i d e s a l o t h e l d i n s i n g l e and s e p a r a t e o w n e r s h i p a t t h e e f f e c t i v e d a t e of t h i s O r d i n a n c e , the r e g u l a t i o n s wh ich a p p l y t o the u s e i n a l e s s res t r ic ted d i s t r i c t s h a l l e x t e n d o v e r the p o r t i o n of t h e l o t i n t h e more res t r ic ted d i s t r i c t , a d i s t a n c e of n o t more t h a n o n e hundred (100) f e e t beyond t h e d i s t r i c t b o u n d a r y l i n e .
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Genera 1 - -.-- P r o v i sioris -.
S e c t i o n 5.0 Use of P r o p e r t y F o l l o w i n g t h e e f f e c t i v e d a t e of t h i s O r d i n a n c e , no b u i l d i n g o r l a n d s h a l l be u s e d o r o c c u p i e d a n d no b u i l d i n g or p a r t thereof s h a l l be e r e c t e d , moved o r a l t e r e d u n l e s s i n c o n f o r m i t y w i t h the r e g u l a t i o n s s p e c i f i e d f o r the Z m i - n g District i n which it i s l o c a t e d o r a p p l i c a b l e s p e c i a l r e g u l a t i o n s .
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1. F o l l o w i n g t h e e f f e c t i v e d a t e of t h i s O r d i n a n c e , no b u i l d i n g s h a l l h e r e a f t e r be erected o r a l t e r e d :
a . t o e x c e e d the h e i g h t ;
b. t o accommodate a g r e a t e r number o f f a m i l i e s ;
c. t o occupy a g r e a t e r p e r c e n t a g e of l o t a r e a ; o r
d . t o h a v e n a r r o w e r o r s m a l l e r r e a r y a r d s , f r o n t y a r d s , o r s i d e y a r d s t h a n a r e s p e c i f i e d h e r e i n f o r t h e Zoning D i s t r i c t i n which s u c h b u i l d i n g is l o c a t e d .
2 . N o p a r t of a y a r d o r o t h e r open s p a c e r e q u i r e d about any b u i l d i n g f o r t h e p u r p o s e of c o m p l y i n g w i t h t h e p r o v i s i o n s of t h i s O r d i n a n c e s h a l l be i n c l u d e d a s a p a r t of a y a r d or o t h e r o p e n s p a c e s i m i l a r l y r e q u i r e d f o r a n o t h e r b u i l d i n g .
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ARTICLE VI
A - 1 Aqricultural District
Statement of Purpose The A - 1 Agricultural District is established to preserve productive agricultural land resources and to provide sites for low density residential development that will be compatible with natural features, agricultural pursuits and the perpetuating of the low density use characteristics of the district.
Use Permitted by Right Uses permitted by right in this district shall be limited to the following:
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( * ) Includes mobile homes suhj-ect to all ,requirements for single family conventipnal dwellings plus installation criteria specified in Article X I V of this Ordinance.
Conditional U s e The following conditional uses may be authorized pursuant to the standards and criteria specified below.
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Subject to approval o€ development plans and requirements as specified in the provisions of the Hanover Township Planned Residential Development Ordinance and applicable provisions of this Zoning Ordinance, including
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applications, permits, fees and certificate- requirements set forth herein.
Mobile Home Park
Subject to approval of development plans and requirements as specified in Article VI, Sections 601 and 603, of the Hanover Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance and applicable provisions of this Zoning Ordinance, including applications, permits, fees and certificate requirements set forth herein.
Travel Trailer Parks
Subject to approval of J s v e l opment plans and requirements as specified in Article VI, Sections 602 and 603, of the Hanover Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance and applicable provisions of this Zoning Ordinance, including applications, permits, fees and certificate requirements set forth herein.
Group Residential Facility
Group Residential Facilities shall be developed as a Conditional Use in the A-1 Agricultural District pursuant to the following standards:
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The services shall be provided in a family environment.
The group residential facility shall not include business or professional offices (other than incidental offices) , business activities, fraternal or social clubs, hospitals, clinics or other such activities.
The number of residents in any single group residential facility shall be limited to no more than twelve (12) persons, including clients, staff, and family of staff. Clients s h a l l be limited to no more than eight ( 8 ) ambulatory persons.
Supervision shall be provided by responsible and appropriately qualified adults on duty, on the premises on a 24 hour-a-day basis. A minimum .of one (1) such adult shall be in residence at the facility and on duty for five (5) or less clients. A minimum of two ( 2 ) such adults shall be in residence at the facility and 011 duty for six to eight ( 8 ) clients.
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e. Lot, yard, and all other dimensional requirements of the zoning district in which the facility is located shall be met. Each lot shall include a minimum of 1,200 square feet of exterior open space for each client, which is maintained and suitable for passive and/or active recreational use.
f. In addition to normal residential requirements, on-site parking facilities shall be provided at the ratio of one (1) off-street space for every two ( 2 ) fulltime staff members and one (1) additional space for every nonstaff resident permitted by.the sponsor to operate a motor vehicle.
g. A group residential faci1it.y shall be located not less than one-half mile from any other group residential facility.
h. All structures shall be equipped with acceptable fire escapes which shall provide egress and ingress for all residents on each level.
i. As part of the Conditional Use Application process, the Chief of the local servicing Fire Department, or the designated agent thereof, shall inspect the premises to evaluate access, fire hazard potential, structure layout and adequacy of smoke and fire alarm devices. No Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued prior to an unqualified approval of such authority.
j. Sanitary facilities, consisting of a sink, water closet, and tub or shower shall be provided at the ratio of one (1) each for every four ( 4 ) inhabitants of the facility.
k. A minimum of 72 square feet of contiguous sleeping and personal area shall be provided for each client. Said area, for purposes of this requirement, shall be computed exclusive of areas used for sanitary facilities, hallways, aisles, stairwells, and other circulation areas, storage areas, dining areas, kitchen and food preparation areas, gamerooms and related recreation spaces, instruction areas and other common use spaces. A'dining area shall be provided which is of sufficient size to accommodate all clients, staff and residents at a single seating.
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1. A license or certizization shall be obtained from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Labor and Industry, Department of Public Welfare and any other state or county agency having jurisdiction, prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. In the event that an appropriate licensing or certifying agency does not exist, the applicant shall demonstrate to the Board of Supervisors that the proposal for establishing such a facility satisfies a demonstrated need and will be conducted in a responsible manner without detriment to surrounding properties.
m. The sponsor shall file annually with the Township Secretary, information certifying that the facility continues to adequately meet the conditions of the original approval. Changes of sponsorship or of any conditions of original approval shall constitute a new use and the full conditional use procedures of obtaining a new use shall be exercised.
n. All state and municipal code requirements shall be met, consistent with the use of the site. Documentation shall be submitted which certifies approval of sewage disposal provisions by the Sewage Enforcement Officer, and certification shall be provided from competent sources that adequate water supply is available.
0. In considering a request for establishment of a group residential facility under the provisions for conditional uses in the Township, the Planning Commission may recommend, and the Board of Supervisors may attach, any reasonable conditions and safeguards beyond those expressed in this Ordinance and other applicable codes duly enacted.
5. Day Care Services, conducted within a private home, subject to the following:
a. Activities shall be limited to functions normally associated with tending children on .
a for-hire or fee basis and shall not include overnight rooming and boarding.
b. Activities shall be conducted within a home atmosphere that is void of any special facilities or appurtenances other than
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secure p l a y a r e a s and /o r a p p a r a t u s which a re deemed t o be normal s i n g l e f a m i l y a c c e s s o r y u s e s w i t h i n t he immedia te n e i g h b o r h o o d . Safe o f f - s t r ee t p i ck -up and d r o p - o f f a r e a s s h a l l be provided on the s i t e .
c. No more t h a n s i x ( 6 ) c h i l d r e n s h a l l be p r o v i d e d day ca re services a t any g i v e n t i m e .
d . No th ing i n these p r o v i s i o n s s h a l l a p p l y t o n o n - h i r e c h i l d c a r e and c h i l d t e n d i n g a c t i v i t i e s w i t h i n t h e c o n t e x t of n o r m a l f a m i l y and a c q u a i n t a n c e s i t u a t i o n s .
6 . Home O c c u p a t i o n
a . A home o c c u p a t i o n which i n v o l v e s an a c t i v i t y o r o p e r a t i o n t h a t i s c o n s t r u e d a s b e i n g c a p a b l e o f a d v e r s e l y i n f l u e n c i n g s u r r o u n d i n g r e s i d e n t i a l uses t h r o u g h any of the f o l l o w i n g c o n d i t i o n s s h a l l n o t be p e r m i t t e d :
( 1 ) Chanqes t h e e x t e r n a l a p p e a r a n c e of t he d w e l l i n g , a c c e s s o r y b u i l d i n g s o r the s i t e :
( 2 ) Is v i s i b l e from s u r r o u n d i n g p r o p e r t i e s o r t h e a d j a c e n t s t r e e t ;
( 3 ) G e n e r a t e s t r a f f i c , p a r k i n g o r u t i l i t y u s e i n excess of normal l e v e l s i n t h e n e i g h b o r h o o d ;
(4) C r e a t e s h a z a r d s t o p e r s o n s o r p r o p e r t y ;
(5) C r e a t e s i n t e r f e r e n c e o r a n u i s a n c e ;
( 6 ) I n v o l v e s o u t s i d e s t o r a g e o r d i s p l a y ; or
( 7 ) U t i l i z e s more f l o o r a r e a t h a n ( a ) 25% o f t h e p r i m a r y d w e l l i n g s t r u c t u r e , ( b ) 50% o f a n a c c e s s o r y s t r u c t u r e ; or ( c ) a combined t o t a l e x c e e d i n g 500 sq. f t .
b. S i g n s s h a l l be l i m i t e d t o t h e p r o v i s i o n s of t h i s O r d i n a n c e f o r the d i s t r i c t i n which t h e home o c c u p a t i o n is l o c a t e d .
c. Only members of t he f a m i l y r e s i d i n g on the p r e m i s e s s h a l l be engaged i n s u c h o c c u p a t i o n , p l u s t h ree ( 3 ) n o n - f a m i l y a s s i s t a n t s may be employed.
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d. Off-street parking requirements for home occupations shall be provided on the immediate site and to the rear of the required front yard setback line. A minimum of three ( 3 ) off-street spaces shall be provided in addition to normal residential requirements.
e. Activities shall be limited to the f 01 lowing:
(1) Professional, technical or business pursuits that involve only office related functions and practices.
(2) Light handicrafts, sewing, photography and objects of art.
( 3 ) Teaching instruction, limited to no more than three ( 3 ) students at any one time.
( 4 ) Small appliance and minor equipment repair and servicing. (May include lawn mox2i' a;:d chain saw services).
(5) Beautician, barber and similar services, limited to no more than three ( 3 ) clientsat any one time.
( 6 ) Telephone answering services.
(7) Home based sales businesses that involve of f-site contact and delivery.
( 8 ) Animal grooming, exclusive of kennel and boarding facilities.
f. The following shall not be authorized as home occupations:
(1) Automotive repair and painting
( 2 ) Group Residential Facilities
( 3 ) Dancing and music studios
( 4 ) Commercial kennels
(5) Mortuaries
(6) Nursery schools
(7) Restaurants and Tea R o o m s
( 8 ) Tourist homes
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7 . V e t e r i n a r y C l i n i c s and Commercial K e n n e l s
V e t e r i n a r y c l i n i c s and commercial k e n n e l s i n v o l v i n g b o a r d i n g or s i m i l a r r e t e n t i o n of a n i m a l s s h a l l be d e v e l o p e d . p u r s u a n t t o t h e f o l l o w i n g s t a n d a r d s :
a . Minirnutn l o t a r e a s h a l l be t w o (2) acres.
b. A l l s h e l t e r f a c i l i t i e s , i n c l u d i n g pens, roofed o r o p e n c u b i c l e s , r u n s and s i m i l a r a r e a s fo r c o n t a i n i n g a n i m a l s s h a l l be erected and m a i n t a i n e d a t a minimum d i s t a n c e of f i f t y ( 5 0 ) f e e t f rom a d j o i n i n g p r o p e r t y l i n e s .
c. S i g n s s h a l l be l i m i t e d t o the p r o v i s i o n s of Ar t ic le X I 1 of t h i s O r d i n a n c e fo r r e s i d e n t i a l u s e s i n t h e A - 1 Dis t r i c t .
d . P a r k i n g s h a l l con fo rm w i t h . t h e p r o v i s i o n s of A r t i c l e XI11 of t h i s O r d i n a n c e .
8 . A g r i c u l t u r a l S u p p l y / G a r d e n C e n t e r
A g r i c u l t u r a l s u p p l y / g a r d e n c e n t e r , s u b j e c t t o the f ol l o w i n g :
a . Minimum l o t a r e a shall be t w o ( 2 ) a c re s .
b. N o a c t i v i t i e s or s t r u c t u r e s s h a l l be p e r m i t t e d w i t h i n f i f t y (50 ) f e e t of a d j o i n i n g p r o p e r t y l i n e s .
9 . H o s p i t a l s - C l i n i c s
H o s p i t a l s s h a l l be d e v e l o p e d p u r s u a n t t o the f o l l o w i n g s t a n d a r d s :
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b. A l l l o t b o u n d a r i e s s h a l l be e n c l o s e d b y a l a n d s c a p e d b u f f e r c o n s i s t i n g of d e n s e e v e r g r e e n p l a n t m a t e r i a l s a t l e a s t s i x ( 6 ) f e e t i n h e i g h t .
c. I n c a s e s where f e n c i n g is deemed n e c e s s a r y b y t h e Townsl i ip S u p e r v i s o r s o r o w n e r s of t h e f a c i l i t y f o r p u r p o s e s of s a f e t y , s e c u r i t y o r d e s i g n , t h e i n s t a l l a t i o n , m a t e r i a l and
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a . - T h e h o s p i t a l s i t e s h a l l be a minimum of th ree ( 3 ) c o r i t i y u o u s acres.
b. A l l s t r u c t u r e s s h a l l be a minimum d i s t a n c e of 150 f e e t from p r o p e r t y b o u n d a r i e s .
c. A l l f a c i l i t i e s s h a l l be s e r v e d b y a m u n i c i p a l water supply o r a p r i v a t e s y s t e m a d e q u a t e t o meet a l l f i r e e m e r g e n c y n e e d s .
d . A l l f a c i l i t i e s s h a l l be s e r v e d b y a m u n i c i p a l s a n i t a r y s e w e r a g e s y s t e m o r a p r i v a t e sewage t r e a t m e n t f a c i l i t y a p p r o v e d b y t he P e n n s y l v a n i a D e p a r t m e n t of E n v i r o n m e n t a l R e s o u r c e s .
e . A l l d e v e l o p m e n t s h a l l be b a s e d o n a s i t e p l a n s u b j e c t t o the review of t h e Township P l a n n i n g Commission and a p p r o v a l of t h e Townsh ip Board of S u p e r v i s o r s . The s i t e p l a n s h a l l :
( 1 ) B e p r e p a r e d b y a reg is te red A r c h i t e c t or r e g i s t e r e d E n g i n e e r ; a n d ,
( 2 ) D e s i y n a t e t h e l o c a t i o n of a l l u t i l i t y s y s t e m s , storm d r a i n a g e , a c c e s s w a y s , s t r u c t u r e s , l a n d s c a p i n g , p a r k i n g a r e a s , a d j a c e n t u s e s and r e l a t e d s i t e f e a t u r e s .
10. P r i v a t e and Commercial R e c r e a t i o n
R e c r e a t i o n f a c i l i t i e s w i t h i n t h e d e f i n e d mean ing of t h i s O r d i n a n c e s h a l l be d e v e l o p e d p u r s u a n t t o t h e €01 lowing s t a n d a r d s :
a . A l l s t r u c t u r e s s h a l l be a minimum of 100 f ee t from any a d j o i n i n g p r o p e r t y l i n e o r p u b l i c r i g h t - o f - w a y l i n e a n d a niininium of 200 f e e t f rom t h e nea res t d w e l l i n g s t r u c t u r e , c h u r c h o r e d u c a t i o n a l f a c i l i t y .
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design of the fencing shall be subject to recommendations of the Planning Commission and final approval of the Supervisors.
d. Loud speakers, radios and similar sound amplification devices for outdoor entertainment purposes shall be prohibited.
e. All lighting shall be designed and utilized in a manner which is compatible with areawide residential uses within viewing distance of the sibe.
f. The minimum site shall be two (2) contiguous acres. Provisions shall be made for the safety of individuals and property both on-site and off-site, consistent with the proposed uses. Reviewing authorities shall consider potential hazards, nuisances and related factors which could result from the recreational activities.
11. Convenience Commercial
The following regulations shall govern the establishment and operation of convenience commercial facilities in the A-1 Agricultural District:
a. Land use activities shall be limited to the f ol lowing :
(1) Stores and shops for retail convenience goods or personal service activities that are oriented to serving the immediate vicinity. Such establishments shall be limited to no more than six ( 6 ) employees on any one work shift.
(2) Business and professional offices that employ no more than six (6) employees on any one work shift.
( 3 ) Municipal service activities.
( 4 ) Automobile service stations. (See Section i-, below).
. . b. Applications for approval shall be
accompanied by a site plan showing: lot lines, adjacent land uses, entrances and exits, pedestrian ways, structure locations, sign piacement, utility location and sources, storm drainage, and provisions for buffering to screen adjacent properties.
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A landscaped corridor or buffer of evergreen vegetative material shall be established and maintained along any portion of the site perimeter which abuts, or is adjacent to, a residence in an A-1 Agricultural District or any developed or undeveloped lot in any Residential District. Walls or fencing may
design is approved as appropriate and acceptable by ths Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors.
Sites shall be a minimum of one (1) acre but no larger than two (2) acres.
be incorporated I in buffer corridors if the
Design, architectural features, materials, landscaping and associated treatments shall be developed and maintained in a manner compatible with permitted residential uses throughout the district, and the preservation of the residential characteristics of existing adjacent residential neighborhoods.
Provisions for all vehicular ingress and egress in conjunction with business sites shall be approved by appropriate state and township officials to ensure public safety and the maintenance of unhindered and efficient traffic movements on adjacent road systems.
All state and municipal code requirements shall be met consistent with the primary use of the site and associated structures.
All applicable parking, sign and other requirements of this Ordinance shall apply and must be documented as part of applications submitted for conditional use approvals.
Automobile service stations may be permitted only if the scope of activities is limited to the dispensing of fuel and related products and normal minor repair functions such as tire service, and minor repair and servicing; and further, provided that:
(1) All handling of fuel and materials used in the conduct of the business shall be
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c a r r i e d o u t i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h l e g a l and accepted s a f e t y s t a n d a r d s .
( 2 ) A l l o u t s i d e s t o r a g e o f p a r t s o r e q u i p m e n t s h a l l be p l a c e d w i t h i n an a r e a screened f rom g e n e r a l v i e w .
( 3 ) 311 r e p a i r and m a i n t e n a n c e a c t i v i t i e s , e x c e p t f o r f u e l d i s p e n s i n g , s h a l l t a k e p l a c e w i t h i n a e n c l o s e d s t r u c t u r e .
( 4 ) N o more t h a n th ree ( 3 ) vehic les w a i t i n g , or i n t h e p r o c e s s of m i n o r r e p a i r o r m a i n t e n a n c e , s h a l l be p a r k e d o u t s i d e on the p r e m i s e s a f t e r b u s i n e s s h o u r s .
j. A c c e s s o r y u s e s f o r c o n v e n i e n c e c o m m e r c i a l e s t a b l i s h m e n t s s h a l l be p e r m i t t e d , p u r s u a n t t o the f o l l o w i n g c r i t e r i a :
( 1 ) A l l s t o r a g e a n d d i s p l a y o f s t o c k , e q u i p m e n t , r e f u s e and o t h e r m a t e r i a l s s h a l l be p l a c e d w i t h i n an a r e a screened f rom g e n e r a l v iew.
( 2 ) No t e m p o r a r y s t r u c t u r e s s h a l l be p e r m i t t e d on t h e s i t e f o r more t h a n s i x ( 6 ) mor1 t!:s .
( 3 ) N o o n - s t r e e t p a r k i n g s h a l l be p e r m i t t e d i n c o n j u n c t i o n w i t h u s e s . O f f - s t r e e t p a r k i n g and l o a d i n g p r o v i s i o n s s h a l l be s u p p l i e d i n . s t r i c t a c c o r d a n c e w i t h A r t i c l e XI11 of t h i s O r d i n a n c e .
1 2 . A i r p o r t s - A i r s t r i p s
A i r p o r t s and a i r s t r i p s s h a l l be d e v e l o p e d p u r s u a n t t o t h e f o l l o w i n g s t a n d a r d s :
a . A l l f a c i l i t i e s and s i t e development s h a l l be based on l o c a t i o n and s i t e p l a n s s u b j e c t t o the review of t h e Township P l a n n i n g Commission a n d a p p r o v a l of the Townsh ip Board of S u p e r v i s o r s .
(1) The l o c a t i o n map s h a l l show t h e a p p r o x i m a t e l o c a t i o n , u s e and h e i g h t of a l l s t r u c t u r e s w i t h i n 2 ,600 l i n e a l f ee t of t h e e n d s of l a n d i n g s t r i p s and w i t h i n 1 , 2 0 0 l i n e a l f ee t o f the s i d e s of l a n d i n g s t r i p s .
( 2 ) T h e s i t e p l a n s h a l l show t h e exact l o c a t i o n of l a n d i n g s t r i p s and t he u s e and h e i g h t o f s t r u c t u r e s on t he
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b. Documentation shall be submitted which designates the anticipated types of aircraft to be accommodated and the volume of activity contemplated.
c. Plans for lighting and fuel handling shall be submitted.
d. Copies of required approvals from all State and Federal agencies responsible for regulation of aircraft and aircraft facility operations shall be supplied to the Township.
13. Surface Mining
Surface mining shall be undertaken in the A - 1 Agricultural District pursuant to the following standards:
a. A Conditional Use Approval shall be obtained f o r surface extraction (stripping) of not more than 25 acres. All applications submitted for consideration of the Township Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors shall include, 2t 1 minimum, the following documentation, and all other pertinent data deemed necessary to process the application.
(1) A description of the character of the proposed operation, its timing and proposed duration, together with duplicates of maps and plans to be submitted to State and Federal. regulatory agencies or authorities for the issuance of necessary permits;
( 2 ) Identification of seams of coal, rock, ore, beds of sand and gravel, strata of soil or other material to be removed in connection with the proposed extractive operati on;
( 3 ) An arlalysis of the possible impact of extractive operations upon ground water supplies in all affected areas of the Township and the measures which will be taken to guarantee that any loss, diminution or pollution of water supFly will be corrected;
( 4 ) The location and identity of ownership of all structures and land uses which
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may be affected by the proposed operation, and the measures which will be taken to protect all structures and land uses from adverse impacts from the proposed extractive operation;
(5) Plans for the restoration or reclamation of all land affected by the extractive operation;
( 6 ) Receipt of a certification from each State or Federal agency or authority, having enforcement jurisdiction for the issuance of all necessary permits, licenses or grants of authority for the installation and operation of the proposed extractive operation, that the owner or operator seeking the Conditional Use has fully complied with all requirements for the issuance of such permits, licenses or grants of authority:
(7) A description of plans for the transportation of materials, products and equipment to be used, removed from, or marketed in connection with the proposed extractive operation including routes of travel, number and weight of vehicles to be used and procedures which will be made to maintain and repair roads that are targeted for use.
b. No top-of-slope or quarry wall shall be located closer than 100 feet to any property or street line. The perimeter surrounding the area of operation shall be fenced with a chain link fence of a minimum height of six (6) feet to prevent access by both animals and children when deemed necessary for safety reasons.
c. The removal designated in the permit shall be begun within a sixty (60) day period from the date of issuance of a permit, or the permit shall be revoked at the expiration of said period.
d. The designated operator shall complete operation within a period of time as
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designated in the permit. Upon expiration of the pcsiod of time as set forth therein, the operator must cease operations and commence backfilling and scar removal as hereinafter provided. . The operator may present to Township Supervisors a request for an extension of time, which may be granted, if the operator was held back in his operation through unforeseen circumstances deemed to be no fault of his own. However, should an extension of time be refused by the Township, the operator must cease operations as previously stated. Failure of the operator to cease operations shsll constitute a violation of this Ordinance and shall be subject to penalties provided herein.
e. Prior to beginning operation, the designated operator shall deposit a bond issued by a reputable bonding company in the amount of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) for each and every mile of Township road or portion thereof proposed to be traversed for removing material from the site. The period designated for the bond shall start with the issuance date of the permit. Said bond shall be returned to the operator upon completion of the backfilling operation and reconstruction of any damaged roadway due to excess weight. Any failure to complete the reconstruction as required by this Ordinance shall result in the forfeiture of the required bond. Those portions of Township roads which have been damaged shall be determined by the Township Engineer and reconstructed to Township specifications.
f. The backfilling operation, after all suzface excavation is completed shall:
(1) Re-establish a satisfactory vegetative ground cover that will deter s o i l erosion and eventually rebuild the soil. Legumes, such as Crownvetch and rye grass and/or plantings or evergreens or deciduous trees, shall be planted in accordance with Soil Conservation, U. S. Department of Agriculture recommendations.
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1 4 . O i l and Gas Wells
The f o l l o w i n g r e g u l a t i o n s s h a l l g o v e r n t h e d r i l l i n g and o p e r a t i o n of o i l and g a s w e l l s and g a s s t o r a g e r e s e r v o i r s and o i l s t o r a g e f a c i l i t i e s i n the A-1 A g r i c u l t u r a l D i s t r i c t .
a . A l l a c t i v i t i e s c o n d u c t e d i n a s s o c i a t i o n w i t h , and a s a p a r t o f , o i l and g a s w e l l s s h a l l be i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h the Commonwealth of P e n n s y l v a n i a O i l and Gas A c t ( A c t 1984-223), as amended, and any o the r a p p l i c a b l e F e d e r a l , S t a t e , Coun ty and Township s t a t u t e s .
b. The a p p l i c a n t s h a l l h a v e o b t a i n e d f r o m a p p r o p r i a t e S t a t e and other a p p l i c a b l e r e g u l a t o r y a g e n c i e s o r a u t h o r i t i e s , p e r m i t s i s s u e d i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h a l l a p p l i c a b l e l a w s and r e g u l a t i o n s f o r t h e p r o p o s e d u s e . I n t h e e v e n t s u c h p e r m i t s h a v e n o t b e e n i s s u e d a t t he t i m e Township C o n d i t i o n a l U s e a p p r o v a l is r e q u e s t e d , a p p l i c a n t ' s z o n i n g a p p r o v a l s h a l l be e x p r e s s l y c o n d i t i o n e d on t h e g r a n t i n g of n e c e s s a r y p e r m i t s as r e q u i r e d by t h e a b o v e a g e n c i e s o r a u t h o r i t i e s . A t t h e t i m e of making a p p l i c a t i o n t o s u c h a u t h o r i t i e s , t h e a p p l i c a n t s h a l l f i l e w i t h t h e Township S e c r e t a r y a c o p y of e a c h S t a t e o r F e d e r a l a p p l i c a t i o n w i t h s u p p o r t i n g d o c u m e n t a t i o n f o r the p r o p o s e d u s e .
c. The a p p l i c a n t s h a l l p r o v i d e a d e s c r i p t i o n of p l a n s f o r t h e t r a n s p o r t a t i o n o f m a t e r i a l s and e q u i p m e n t t o c o n s t r u c t t he f a c i l i t y , and m e a s u r e s wh ich w i l l be t a k e n t o m a i n t a i n a l l r o a d s w i t h i n the Township t h a t a r e u s e d t o t r a n s p o r t m a t e r i a l s and e q u i p m e n t , a n d t o
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repair any damages to the roads that may occur as a result.
d. The applicant shall provide a description of 'i :I D
how the proposed use and facility will meet 1
all applicable local, State and Federal laws and regulations conce'rning construction standards, water supply, fire protection and all other requirements related to the health and safety of contiguous residents and users or persons involved with the facility or w e .
e. The applicant shall provide a site plan showing structure placement and showing that all operations will be accommodated and conducted on a minimum of four ( 4 ) acres.
f. A strip of land for screening purposes shall be provided on any side of a tract of land on which residential or related uses are situate if it is considered by the Planning Commission and,Board of Supervisors to be visibly or environmentally detrimental. The preserved strip shall be a minimum of twenty (20) feet in width and shall consist of dense evergreen plants.
g. Any material stored outside an enclosed structure being used as an incidental part of the primary operation shall be screened by opaque ornamental fencing, walls, or evergreen plant material in order to minimize visibility if the storage area is readily visible from adjoining occupied residential or related properties. Such materials shall not be deemed to include operable vehicles.
15. Motels, Hotels and Tourist Homes
a. Motels, hotels and tourist homes may have related facilities such as restaurants, auditorium spaces, swim club areas and similar functions. All such facilities, available to other than motel guests, shall require additional parking facilities as prescribed in this Ordinance.
b. No operation shall be conducted on a lot of less than two (2) acres.
c. All facilities shall be serviced by a water system and a sewage system approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
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Resources.
d. Front, side and rear yards of the hotel-motel that are not permanently paved shall be landscaped and maintained year around.
e. Hotel-Motel units, or parts and amenities thereof, shall be placed no closer than fifty (50) feet of any property line.
f. The required space between motel buildings shall not be less than twenty ( 2 0 ) feet and the space between the fronts or rears of the units shall not be less than eight (80) feet.
g. Off-street parking and loading space for hotel-motel operations shall be in accordance with Article X I I I of this Ordinance.
h. Site Plan Review
Every application for a Conditional Use shall be submitted to the Township Zoning Officer and shall be accompanied by a plan showing as a minimum:
(1) The extent and area of the lot,
( 2 ) all entrances, exits, driveways, roads and walkways,
( 3 hot el-mot el unit, locations , ( 4 ) location and source of all utilities,
including sewers, water, electricity and natural gas.
16. Mini Warehouses
a. No business activities other than rental of storage units and attendant administrative functions shall be conducted on the premises.
b. All storage shall be accommodated indoors.
c. No activities such as miscellaneous or garage sales shall be conducted on the premises.
d . The servicing or repair of vehicles, boats or equipment shall not be conducted on the premises.
e. The operation of a mini warehouse shall in no way be deemed to include a transfer and storage business.
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S e c t i o n 6 .3 S p e c i a l E x c e p t i o n The f o l l o w i n g u s e s may be a u t h o r i z e d p u r s u a n t t o the s t a n d a r d s and c r i t e r i a s p e c i f i e d below.
1. Conver s ion Apartment
a . Each l i v i n g u n i t s h a l l c o n t a i n a minimum of 400 s q u a r e f e e t of h a b i t a b l e l i v i n g a r e a .
b. Each l i v i n g u n i t s h a l l c o n t a i n n o t l e s s t h a n one ( 1 ) p r i v a t e bedroom and o n e (1 ) a d d i t i o n a l h a b i t a b l e room i n a d d i t i o n t o p r i v a t e b a t h , s a n i t a t i o n and c o o k i n g f a c i l i t i e s .
c . F i r e and s a f e t y p r o v i s i o n s s h a l l be a d e q u a t e t o meet a l l a p p l i c a b l e l o c a l and s t a t e r e q u i r e m e n t s . A C e r t i f i c a t i o n of Compl iance s h a l l be p r e s e n t e d from the l o c a l F i r e Ch ie f o r a n a u t h o r i z e d r e p r e s e n t a t i v e t h e r e o f .
d . A maximum of two ( 2 ) d w e l l i n g u n i t s s h a l l be p e r m i t t e d i n any s i n g l e s t r u c t u r e .
e. I n the a b s e n c e of p u b l i c s e w e r a g e f a c i l i t i e s , c e r t i f i c a t i o n s h a l l be o b t a i n e d f rom the a p p r o p r i a t e l o c a l a u t h o r i t y t h a t o n - s i t e sewage d i s p o s a l f a c i l i t i e s a r e a d e q u a t e t o s e r v e t h e a n t i c i p a t e d demands of t h e p r o j e c t e d u s e .
2 . S c h o o l s , Churches and Lodges
a . Minimum i o t a r e a s h a l l be f o u r ( 4 ) a c r e s .
b. Minimum l o t w i d t h s h a l l be 300 f e e t .
c. A l l s t r u c t u r e s s h a l l be a minimum of f i f t y (50 ) fee t f rom p r o p e r t y b o u n d a r i e s .
d . A l l p o i n t s o f v e h i c u l a r i n g r e s s and e g r e s s s h a l l be s u b j e c t t o t h e a p p r o v a l of the Zoning H e a r i n g Board t o i n s u r e p l a n n i n g f o r a d e q u a t e s i g h t l i n e s , c o n s i d e r a t i o n of a d j a c e n t t h r o u g h t r a f f i c movements and l o c a l t r a f f i c p a t t e r n s .
e . N o l i g h t i n g , n o i s e or o the r a s p e c t of t he u s e s h a l l p roduce any n u i s a n c e f a c t o r t o a d j a c e n t r e s i d e n t i a l p r o p e r t i e s .
3 . Auto Service S t a t i o n and R e p a i r Garage
a: A l l h a n d l i n g of f u e l and m a t e r i a l s u s e d i n t h e c o n d u c t of t h e b u s i n e s s s h a l l be ca r r i ed o u t i n a c c o r d a n c e wi th l e g a l and a c c e p t e d s a f e t y s t a n d a r d s .
b. A l l o u t s i d e s t o r a g e of p a r t s o r equ ipmen t s h a l l be wit ; l i in a s c r e e n e d a r e a .
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4 . Funeral Home
a. Minimum lot area shall be two (2) acres.
b. All structures, parking and related use areas shall be a minimum of fifty ( 5 0 ) feet from property boundaries.
c. All points of vehicular ingress and egress shall be subject to the approval of the Zoning Hearing Board.
Section 6 . 4 Accessory Use The following accessory uses shall be permitted in the A - 1 District:
1. Private garages or parking areas and other accessory structures and uses customarily incidental to the land uses authorized in the district.
2 . The growing and selling, either at retail or wholesale, of products raised on the premises, or locally grown, including the use of roadside stands. ( S e e Article XIV €or specific requirements.)
Section 6.5 Lot and Dimensional .Requirements . .
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Section 6.5 Lot, Area and Dimensional Requirements The following requirements shall apply in A-1 Agricultural
5 ( 2 ) 5 ( 2 ) 2 5 5 5
Districts:
200 (150) 200 (150) 150 2GO 200 200
Use Categories
20 2 (1) *
* 2 2 3 2 1
PERMITTED USES 1. Agriculture 2. Greenhouse 3. Commercial Stable 4. Single family 5 . Duplex dwelling 6. Gov’t/Community Service 7. Semi-public 8. Public Recreation 9. Cemetery 10. Garden Center 11. Saw Mills CONDITIONAL USES 1. P.R.D. 2- Nobile home park 3- Travel trailer park 4. Group residence 5. Day care 6- Home occupation 7. Vet. clinic, kennel 8- Garden ctr.,Ag. supply 9. Hospital, clinic 10- Pvt./Com. recreation 11. Convenience commercial 12. Airport/airstrip 13. Surface mining 14. Oil/gas wells 15. Motelsfiotels 16. Mini-warehouse
See: SuMivisioii Ord. -Artil 200 (150) 60 25[ 351 * * * * * *
200 60 50 2GO 75 50 4CO 150 150 300 100 1 GO 200 75 50
SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS 1. Conversion apartments 2. Schools, churches,lodges 3- Auto service/repair 4- Funeral home
50 35 * * * * 50 35 50 35
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Section 7.0
Section 7.1
Section 7.2
Section 7.3
ARTICLE VI1
R-1 Rural Residential District
Statement of Purpose The R-1 Rural Residential District is established to provide residential sites in rural oriented low density residential areas of the Township where long term residential growth is most likely to occur. The district is designed to provide standards for maintaining desirable residential qualities commensurate with predominantly low density residential use.
Use Permitted by Right Uses permitted by right in this district shall be limited to the following:
1. Single family dwelling ( * )
2. Duplex dwelling
3. Municipal recreation
4 . Government and community services
( * ) Includes mobile homes, subject to all requirements for single family conventional dwellings plus installation criteria specified in Article XIV of this Ordinance.
Conditional Use The following conditional uses may be authorized pursuant to the standards and criteria specified below.
1. Group Residential Facilities - subject to the standards and criteria of Article VI, Section 6.2-4 of this Ordinance.
2. Day Care Services (within private home) - subject to the standards and criteria of Article VI, Section 6.2-5 of this Ordinance.
3. Home Occupation - subject to the standards and criteria of Article VI, Section 6.2-6 of this Ordinance.
Special Exception The following special exceptions may be authorized pursuant to t,he standards and criteria specified below.
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1.
2 .
3 .
Conversion Apartment - subject to the standards and criteria of Article VI, Section 6.3-1 of this Ordinance.
Schools, Churches, Lodges - subject to the standards and criteria of Article VI, Section 6.3-2 of this Ordinance.
Non-Commercial Keeping of Farm Animals
a. Animals may be kept only for non-commercial purposes for recreation and/or food production of the resident family.
b. General regulations that apply to farm operations in the A-1 District shall apply to all activities in conjunction with animal keeping. (See Article XIV of this Ordinance).
Section 7.4 Accessory Use The following accessory uses shall be permitted in the R-1 District:
1. Private garages or parking areas and other accessory structures and uses customarily incidental to the land uses authorized in the district.
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The following requirements shall apply in R-1 Rural Residential Districts:
Use Ca tcgor ics
I PERPIITL'ED USES
2. Duplex dwelling 3. Public recreation
~ ,I 1. Single Family
~ 4. Gov' t/Commvni ty service
CONDITION& USES 1. Group residence 2. Day care 3. IIcme occupation
SPEC IN, EXCEPT IONS 1 . Conversion apartment 2. Schools, churches,lodges 3. Farm animals 4. Farm product sales
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50 50 50 50
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Section 8.0
Section 8.1
Section 8.2
Section 8.
ARTICLE VI11
R-2 Suburban Residential District
Statement of Purpose The R-2 Suburban Residential District is intended to provide sites for a variety of residential land uses in areas of the Township where such activity has been established or is most likely to occur. These regulations are designed to ensure adequate light, air, privacy and open space for dwelling sites consistent with residential use requirements; to maintain the desirable residential qualities within the district; and to prevent the encroachment of land uses that are not compatible with the existing land uses.
Uses Permitted by Right
1. Single family dwelling ( * )
2. Duplex dwelling
3. Public parks, playgrounds and other publicly owned and/or operated recreational uses.
( * ) Includes mobile homes - See Article XIV of this Ordinance.
Conditional Uses The following conditional uses may be authorized pursuant to the standards and criteria specified below:
1. Group Resident.ja1 Facility - subject to the standards and criteria of Article VI, Section 6.2-4 of this Ordinance.
2. Day Care Services - subject to the standards and criteria of Article VI, Section 6.2-5 of this Ordinance.
3. Home Occupation - subject to the standards and criteria of Article VI, Section 6.2-6 of this Ordinance.
Special Exceptions The following uses may be authorized pursuant to the standards and criteria specified below:
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1. Conversion Apartments - subject to the standards and criteria of Article VI, Section 6.3-1 of this Ordinance.
2 . Private Recreation - subject to the standards and criteria of Article VI, Section 6.2-10 of this Ordinance.
3 . Schools, Churches and Lodges - subject to the standards and criteria of Article VI, Section 6.3-2 of this Ordinance.
4. Funeral Home - subject to the standards and criteria of Article VI, Section 6.3-4 of this Ordinance.
Section 8.4 Accessory Uses The following accessory uses shall be permitted in the R-2 District:
1. Private garages or parking areas.
2 . Other accessory.uses customarily incidental to a permitted principal use including home gardening without the sale of products.
Section 8.5 Lot and Dimensional Requirements
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PERMITTED USES 1. Single family I 2. Duplex dwelling 3. Public recreation
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1 SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS I 4. Funeral home
1. Conversion Apartment 2. Private recreation 3. Schools, churches, lodge
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ARTICLE IX
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Section 9.0
Section 9.1
Section 9.2
R-3 Multi-Family Residential District
Statement of Purpose The R - 3 Multi-Family Residential District is designed to absorb expanding residential development from higher density areas in the vicinity, while preserving the public health and welfare, and protecting the community from congestion.
Uses Permitted by Right
1. Single family dwelling ( * )
2 . Duplex dwelling
3 . Multi-family dwelling - limited to four ( 4 ) dwelling units per structure
( * ) Excludes mobile homes
Conditional Uses The following conditional uses may be authorized pursuant to the standards and criteria specified below:
1. Planned Eesidential Development - subject to the standards and criteria of Article VI, Section 6.2-1 of this Ordinance.
2. Multi-Family Dwelling - five (5) units or more per structure Multi-family dwelling consisting of five ( 5 ) or more units per structure, subject to the f 01 lowi ng :
a.
b.
C.
All units in approved development projects shall connect to a public water system or to a private water system certified adequate in volume and safe in quality-by responsible professional or public authority, as appropriate.
All units shall connect to a sewage system approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources.
Streets shall Le so designed as to discourage through traffic on the site.
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d . B u i l d i n g s mus t be serviced by a paved p r i v a t e d r i v e o r d r i v e w a y which s h a l l be a minimum of t w e n t y f ee t ( 2 0 ' ) and n o t exceed t w e n t y - f o u r f e e t ( 2 4 ' ) i n w i d t h a t i t s i n t e r s e c t i o n w i t h t he s t a t e or t o w n s h i p a c c e s s r o a d t o s u c h b u i l d i n g . N o b u i l d i n g s h a l l be s e r v e d b y more t h a n o n e (1) d r iveway p r o v i d i n g e x i t o n t o a p u b l i c highway.
e. Landscap ing s h a l l be i n harmony w i t h s u r r o u n d i n g r e s i d e n t i a l deve lopmen t so a s t o e n h a n c e t h e a p p e a r a n c e of the a r e a i n which i t is l o c a t e d . B u f f e r i n g w i t h p l a n t i n g s and s c r e e n f e n c i n g s h a l l be p l a c e d be tween a d j a c e n t p r o p e r t i e s and p a r k i n g a r e a s . R e c r e a t i o n a l f a c i l i t i e s s h a l l be b u f f e r e d from a d j a c e n t p r o p e r t i e s by means o f p l a n t i n g s and s c r e e n f e n c i n g , and /o r t o p o g r a p h y .
f . S i g n s s h a l l be erected o n l y i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h A r t i c l e X I 1 of t h i s O r d i n a n c e .
g . Open s p a c e u s e a r e a s s h a l l be s e t a s i d e and d e v e l o p e d f o r t h e common u s e and e n j o y m e n t of a l l r e s i d e n t s i n t h e d e v e l o p m e n t . The amount , l o c a t i o n and p r o p o s e d f u n c t i o n of a l l open s p a c e l a n d w i t h i n t h e s i t e mus t be c l e a r l y shown. O f t he g r o s s a r e a o f o p e n s p a c e l a n d , f i f t y (50%) p e r c e n t must be s u i t a b l e f o r a c t i v e r e c r e a t i o n a l p u r p o s e s and a c c e s s t o these open s p a c e l a n d s mus t be c o n v e n i e n t t o a l l r e s i d e n t s .
h. For p u r p o s e s of c a l c u l a t i o n , s u c h a r e a s a s p a r k i n g l o t s and d r i v e w a y s a r e n o t c o n s i d e r e d a s o p e n s p a c e u s e a r e a s . I n a d d i t i o n , l a n d l y i n g w i t h i n t e n f e e t (10') of any townhouse or g a r d e n a p a r t m e n t s h a l l n o t be c o n s i d e r e d a s open s p a c e u s e a r e a .
i . The a p p l i c a n t mus t e s t a b l i s h and a s s u r e t h e method of f u t u r e o w n e r s h i p of m u l t i s t r u c t u r e d e v e l o p m e n t s , as w e l l a s the c o n t r o l and m a i n t e n a n c e of a l l b u i l d i n g s , pe rmanen t improvemen t s and g r o u n d s i n t h e deve lopmen t .
j . The a p p l i c a n t mus t e s t a b l i s h and a s s u r e t h e f u t u r e o w n e r s h i p o f any common o p e n s p a c e l a n d , a s w e l l as i n d i c a t e t h e p r o v i s i o n s fo r the b u r d e n of m a i n t e n a n c e and c o n t r o l of t he open s p a c e if s a i d open s p a c e is h e l d i n p r i v a t e o w n e r s h i p .
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k . A t no t i m e may any p o r t i o n of a m u l t i s t r u c t u r e deve lopmen t be s e p a r a t e d from the o w n e r s h i p of t h e e n t i r e t r a c t o f deve lopmen t w i t h o u t t he a p p r o v a l of t he P l a n n i n g Commission and Board of S u p e r v i s o r s . Such a p p r o v a l s h a l l t a k e i n t o c o n s i d e r a t i o n : t h e n a t u r e of t h e l a n d deve lopmen t u n d e r t he o r i g i n a l s i t e p l a n , t h e p e r f o r m a n c e of the d e v e l o p e r t o d a t e , i n c l u d i n g h i s a b i l i t y t o meet p a s t o b l i g a t i o n s t o e i t h e r t h e Township o r h i s t e n a n t s , and t h e n a t u r e of t he p r o p o s e d o w n e r s h i p a s r e l a t e d t o t he f u t u r e m a i n t e n a n c e of l a n d and b u i l d i n g s .
1. A l l deve lopmen t s h a l l be u n d e r t a k e n c o n s i s t e n t w i t h t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s c o n t a i n e d i n Article IX, S e c t i o n 9 .5 and o t h e r
' a p p l i c a b l e p r o v i s i o n s of t h i s O r d i n a n c e .
i o n 9 . 3 S p e c i a l E x c e p t i o n The f o l l o w i n g s p e c i a l e x c e p t i o n may be a u t h o r i z e d p u r s u a n t t o t h e s t a n d a r d s and c r i t e r i a s p e c i f i e d below:
1. P r i v a t e R e c r e a t i o n - s u b j e c t t o the s t a n d a r d s and c r i t e r i a of A r t i c l e V I , S e c t i o n ' 6.2-10 of t h i s O r d i n a n c e .
S e c t i o n 9 . 4 A c c e s s o r y U s e s T h e f o l l o w i n g a c c e s s o r y u s e s s h a l l be p e r m i t t e d i n
I t h e R-3 D i s t r i c t :
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Section 9.5 Lot, Area and Dimensional Requirements The following requirements shall apply in R-3 Multi-Family Residential Districts: .
PERMITTED USES 1. Single family 2. Duplex dwelling 3. Multi-family(3 or 4 unit)
Use Categories
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area-wide consumers . The r e g u l a t i o n s f o r t h i s d i s t r i c t a r e d e s i g n e d t o p r o v i d e f o r a v a r i e t y of m e r c h a n d i s i n g c o n c e p t s , t o p romote s t a b l e commerc ia l d e v e l o p m e n t , t o s t r e n g t h e n t h e m u n i c i p a l economic base, t o e f f e c t u a t e s a f e and e f f i c i e n t t r a f f i c and p e d e s t r i a n c i r c u l a t i o n s y s t e m s , t o p r o v i d e f o r n e c e s s a r y p a r k i n g f a c i l i t i e s , and t o m a i n t a i n t he q u a l i t y of e x i s t i n g and p e n d i n g commerc ia l u s e s and the v i a b i l i t y o f o the r l a n d u s e f e a t u r e s t h r o u g h o u t t h e Township.
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2 . R e s t a u r a n t s , c a f e s , bowl ing a l l e y s and o the r p l a c e s of p u b l i c amusement.
3. Service e s t a b l i s h m e n t s , i n c l u d i n g b a r b e r and b e a u t y s h o p s , cus tom t a i l o r s h o p s , l a u n d r y a g e n c i e s , s e l f - se rv i ce l a u n d r i e s , hand l a u n d r i e s , s h o e r e p a i r , d r y c l e a n i n g , p r e s s i n g o r t a i l o r i n g s h o p s i n which o n l y n o n e x p l o s i v e and nonf lammable s o l v e n t s and m a t e r i a l s a r e u s e d , and where no work is d o n e on t h e p r e m i s e s f o r r e t a i l o u t l e t s elsewhere.
4 . B a k e r y , candy , p a s t r y , c o n f e c t i o n e r y o r ice c ream r e t a i l s a l e s . Minor m a n u f a c t u r i n g is p e r m i t t e d f o r s a l e s o n t h e p r e m i s e s p r o v i d e d t h a t n o t more t h a n f i v e ( 5 ) p e r s o n s a r e employed d u r i n g any o n e s h i f t i n s u c h m a n u f a c t u r i n g a c t i v i t y .
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6 . S t u d i o s , i n c l u d i n g s a l e s and i n s t r u c t i o n
7 . Lodge and m e e t i n g h a l l s
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p r e s c r i b e d i n t h i s O r d i n a n c e .
b. I n a d d i t i o n t o t he r e g u l a t i o n s g o v e r n i n g t h e C-1 Dis t r i c t , h o t e l s and m o t e l s s h a l l be s u b j e c t t o t h e f o l l o w i n g a d d i t i o n a l s a f e g u a r d s and r e g u l a t i o n s :
No h o t e l or m o t e l o p e r a t i o n s h a l l be c o n d u c t e d on a l o t of l e s s t h a n o n e (1) acre .
H o t e l s and M o t e l s s h a l l be serviced b y , ar.6 c c n n e c t e d t o , a water s y s t e m r e g u l a t e d by t h e PUC and a p p r o v e d by D E R , and a m u n i c i p a l sewage s y s t e m .
F r o n t , s i d e and r e a r y a r d s of t h e h o t e l o r m o t e l which a re n o t p e r m a n e n t l y paved s h a l l be l a n d s c a p e d and m a i n t a i n e d i n good c o n d i t i o n y e a r a r o u n d .
Ho te l -Mote l u n i t s , o r p a r t s and a m e n i t i e s therof , s h a l l be p l a c e d no closer t h a n f i f t y fee t ( 5 0 ' ) of any p r o p e r t y l i n e .
The r e q u i r e d s p a c e be tween m o t e l b u i l d i n g s s h a l l n o t be l e s s t h a n t w e n t y fee t ( 2 0 ' ) and t h e s p a c e be tween the f r o n t s or rears of the u n i t s s h a l l n o t be less t h a n e i g h t y f ee t (80').
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Section 1 0 . 4 Accessory TJses The following accessnry x e s shall be permitted in the C - 1 District:
1. Accessory uses on the same lot with, and customarily incidental to, the principal use.
Section 10.5 Lot, Area and Dimensional Requirements The following requirements shall apply in C-1 General Commercial Districts:
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CONDITIONAL USES 1 1. Shopping center
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Section 11.0
Section 11.1
ARTICLE XI
I Industrial District
Statement of Purpose The Industrial District is designed to provide sites for major industrial and related activities that require extensive operational area and that are normally incompatible with less intensive land use functions. The district is intended to promote the local economic base, consistent with the land use proposals for the Township at large.
Uses Permitted by Right
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All uses permitted by right in C-1 Commercial Districts
Auto Wash
Auto, truck and related sales and service
Building materials supply
Cleaning and dyeing works
Commercial recreation
Distributing plant, beverage, bottling and d i s tr i but i on
Drive-in restaurant
Food processing and packaging (excluding slaughter houses)
Garden center
Home and trailer display and sales
Health club
Light manufacturing
Printing, publishing and related activities
Shops for custom and repair work
Storage and operations for construction services
Wholesale business
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S e c t i o n 1 1 . 2 C o n d i t i o n a l U s e The f o l l o w i n g c o n d i t i o n a l u s e s may be a u t h o r i z e d p u r s u a n t t o the s t a n d a r d s and c r i t e r i a s p e c i f i e d below:
1. H o t e l , Motel - s u b j e c t t o t h e s t a n d a r d s and c r i t e r i a of Ar t ic le X , S e c t i o n 10.3-7, of t h i s Ordinance .
2,. Shopping C e n t e r s - s u b j e c t to t h e s t a n d a r d s and c r i t e r i a of A r t i c l e X , S e c t i o n 10.2-1, of t h i s Ordinance
3. Research and T e s t i n g L a b o r a t o r i e s
a . N o a c t i v i t i e s or s u b s t a n c e s of a h a z a r d o u s n a t u r e s h a l l be employed, stored or u t i l i z e d i n a manner t h a t w i l l c o n s t i t u t e a dange r t o t h e h e a l t h , s a f e t y or g e n e r a l wel fa re of s i t e o c c u p a n t s , a d j a c e n t a r e a s or t h e community a t l a r g e . Where r e a s o n a b l e c a u s e f o r c o n c e r n is r a i s e d by Township O f f i c i a l s , r e s i d e n t s or o t h e r a f f e c t e d p a r t i e s , t h e a p p l i c a n t f o r a C o n d i t i o n a l U s e s h a l l be r e q u i r e d t o c e r t i f y t h a t no s u c h c o n d i t i o n s w i l l be p r e s e n t .
b. Such o t h e r f a c t o r s and c r i t e r i a a s t he P lann ing C o m m i s s i o n a n d / o r Township S u p e r v i s o r s deem n e c e s s a r y .
S e c t i o n 11 .3 S p e c i a l Excep t ion The f o l l o w i n g s p e c i a l e x c e p t i o n s may be a u t h o r i z e d p u r s u a n t t o t h e s t a n d a r d s and c r i t e r i a s p e c i f i e d below:
1. T r a n s p o r t a t i o n d e p o t s , t r u c k t e r m i n a l s and warehous ing and s t o r a g e o p e r a t i o n s .
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The c e n t e r l i n e s of accessways o r d r i v e w a y s t o any p u b l i c s t r e e t o r highway s h a l l be 35 f e e t from a s i d e p r o p e r t y l i n e i n t e r s e c t i o n w i t h t h e s t r e e t l i n e ; s h a l l be l o c a t e d a t l e a s t 200 f e e t from the i n t e r s e c t i o n of any s t r e e t l i n e s ; and be a t l e a s t 50 f e e t from t h e edge of a n o t h e r dr iveway on t h e same p r o p e r t y .
A l l accessways s h a l l be d e s i g n e d i n a manner c o n d u c i v e t o s a f e i n g r e s s and e g r e s s .
Where p r a c t i c a b l e , ex i t s s h a l l be l o c a t e d on m i n o r r a t h e r t han major s t r ee t s o r highways.
The d e v e l o p e r s h a l l be r e s p o n s i b l e f o r t h e c o n s t r u c t i o n of any n e c e s s a r y t r a f f i c c o n t r o l devices o r a d d i t i o n a l a c c e l e r a t i o n l a n e s r e q u i r e d by t h e Pennsy lvan ia Department of T r a n s p o r t a t i o n o r Hanover Township i n t h e c a s e of access i n v o l v i n g ma j or tho rough f a res .
2 . I n d u s t r i a l Park Development sub jec t t o t h e f ol lowing :
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Any owner of n o t l e s s t h a n f i v e ( 5 ) c o n t i g u o u s acres of l a n d zoned I - I n d u s t r i a l , and s e r v e d by b o t h m u n i c i p a l o r DER a c c e p t e d wa te r and sewer s y s t e m s may develop l a n d as a s i n g l e e n t i t y for i n d u s t r i a l u s e s .
U s e s b y r i g h t , a c c e s s o r y u s e s , c o n d i t i o n a l uses and u s e s by s p e c i a l e x c e p t i o n s h a l l be c o n s i s t e n t w i t h S e c t i o n s 11.1, 1 1 . 2 , 11.3 a n d 1 1 . 4 p e r t a i n i n g t o t h e I-District.
Pa rk ing shall be provided a s r e q u i r e d by Ar t i c l e XI11 of t h i s Ordjnance . One (1) o r more p a r k i n g l o t s may be d e s i g n e d t o serve a m u l t i p l e number of u s e s p r o v i d e d t h a t t h e a g g r e g a t e of a l l a v a i l a b l e s p a c e s s h a l l e q u a l t h e sum r e q u i r e d t o serve a l l proposed u s e s .
A p p l i c a t i o n s f o r a S p e c i a l E x c e p t i o n s h a l l i n c l u d e t he f o l l o w i n g d a t a :
( 1 ) A p l o t p l a n and an a r c h i t e c t u r a l p l a n , drawn a t an a p p r o p r i a t e s c a l e ,
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( 3 ) A description of all proposed fuels to be used for heating and in manufacturing processes,
(4) Any additional pertinent data as may be required by the Zoning Hearing Board.
e. The following dimensional requirements shall apply to Industrial Park Developments in the I District:
Lot s i z e (site) - - - - (unit of use)- - - -
Lot coverage - - - - - Distance between bldgs- Building setback line - Side yards - - - - - - Rear yard - - - - - - - Building Height - - - - Highway access points - Paved area (total site)
217,800 sq.ft.min. 21,780 sq.ft.min. 50% maxinium 4 0 ft. minimum 50 ft. minimum 75 ft. minimum 75 ft. minimum 45 ft. maximum 400 ft. minimum 40% maximum
Section 11.4 Accessory Uses The following accessory uses shall be permitted in the I-Industrial District:
1. Accessory uses on the same lot with, and customarily incidental to, the principal use.
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ARTICLE X I 1
Siqn Requiiziiisiits
Section 12.0 Authority Signs may be erected and maintained only when in compliance with the provisions of this Article and any and all other ordinances and regulations of this Township which may be applicable.
Section 12.1 Exclusions . The following shall not be subject to the provisions of this Article unless otherwise specifically cited herein:
1 Signs of a duly constituted local, state or federal governmental body, including traffic or similar safety and regulatory devices, legal notices, railway warning signals, memorial signs or tablets;
2 . Small signs with a surface area not exceeding three (3) square feet, displayed for the direction or convenience of the public which identify landmarks, parking areas, convenience facilities and .similar features ;
3 . One ( 1 ) temporary non-lighted sign on a construction site, not exceeding an area of 32 square feet, denoting engineer, architect, contractor or funding agencies and related information regarding the development.
Section 1 2 . 2 Permitted Signs - A - 1 , R - 1 , R - 2 and R - 3 Districts In the A - 1 , R - 1 , R-2 and R - 3 Districts, the following requirements shall apply:
1. The following signs shall be permitted:
a. One ( 1 ) permanent identification sign for each dwelling unit, which may cite the name of the occupant, address and other distinguishing features of the structure or property. Such signs s h a l l not exceed three (3) square feet in area.
b. One ( 1 ) temporary non-lighted real estate sign pertaining to the sale,
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l e a s e , h i r e o r r e n t a l of p r o p e r t y on which t h e s i g n is d i s p l a y e d , n o t t o exceed s i x ( 6 ) s q u a r e f e e t i n a r e a .
c. One ( 1 ) announcement s i g n d e s i g n a t i n g home o c c u p a t i o n s , g roup r e s i d e n t i a l f a c i l i t y o r day c a r e s e r v i c e , p rov ided a l l such s i g n s s h a l l be l i m i t e d t o two ( 2 ) s q u a r e f e e t i n a r e a .
e r e c t e d b y c h u r c h e s , s c h o o l s , c e m e t e r i e s , h o s p i t a l s , c l i n i c s , m u l t i - f a m i l y d w e l l i n g developments w i t h f i v e or more u n i t s , mun ic ipa l f a c i l i t i e s or s i m i l a r pe rmiL ted u s e s , which may i n c l u d e any a p p r o p r i a t e message , provided t h a t t h e a r e a of s u c h s i g n shall. no t exceed t h i r t y - t w o (32) s q u a r e f ee t i n a r e a .
d . One ( 1 ) permanent announcement s i g n
e . Temporary s i g n s a d v e r t i s i n g a g a r a g e s a l e , s t r e e t f a i r o r o t h e r t empora ry a c t i v i t y , or a t empora ry s i g n d i r e c t i n g p e r s o n s t o t h e l o c a t i o n of such a c t i v i t y . S i g n s m u s t be removed w i t h i n 24 h o u r s of t e r m i n a t i o n of t h e a c t i v i t y and s h a l l n o t exceed t w e n t y ( 2 0 ) s q u a r e fee t i n a r e a .
f . S i g n s r e l a t i n g t o t h e s a l e of fa rm p r o d u c t s produced on the p remises i n A-1 Districts s h a l l be l i m i t e d t o a t o t a l of t w o ( 2 ) s u c h s i g n s t h a t do no t exceed a c u m u l a t i v e t o t a l of twenty ( 2 0 ) s q u a r e fee t i n a r e a .
g . Temporary s i g n s r e l a t i n g t o t h e s a l e of a g r i c u l t u r a l p r o d u c t s produced on t h e p remises i n R - 1 Distr ic ts s h a l l be l i m i t e d t o a t o t a l of two ( 2 ) such s i g n s t h a t do n o t exceed a c u m u l a t i v e t o t a l of t e n (10) s q u a r e f ee t i n a r e a . Such s i g n s s h a l l be d i s p l a y e d o n l y when s e a s o n a l s a l e s a r e t a k i n g p l a c e and removed when n o t a p p l i c a b l e .
h . S i g n s r e l a t i n g t o f u n e r a l homes, g r e e n h o u s e s , conven ience commercial e s t a b l i s h m e n t s , p r i v a t e and commerc ia l r e c r e a t i o n , a g r i c u l t u r a l s u p p l y and ga rden centers, commercial s t a b l e s , k e n n e l s , v e t e r i n a r y c l i n i c s , motels, hotels, t o u r i s t homes, a u t o service and r e p a i r and mobile home and t r a v e l t r a i l e r parks s h a l l be l i m i t e d t o two ( 2 ) s i g n s
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p e r each such ' u s e . I n d i v i d u a l s i g n s s h a l l n o t exceed t h i r t y - t w o (32) s q u a r e f e e t i n a r e a , e x c o p t t h a t , when two s i g n s a r e erected on a s i t e , t h e combined a r e a of bo th s i g n s s h a l l n o t exceed f i f t y ( 5 0 ) s q u a r e f ee t .
2. 'Signs s h a l l be l o c a t e d a minimum d i s t a n c e of t e n ( 1 0 ) f ee t from t h e s t r e e t - r igh t -of -way l i n e .
No s i g n s h a l l p r o j e c t above a roo f or be mounted on a b u i l d i n g above t h e eave l i n e of a r o o f .
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S e c t i o n 12.3 P e r m i t t e d S i g n s - C - 1 , and I Districts I n t h e C - 1 Gene ra l Commercial D i s t r i c t and t h e I I n d u s t r i a l Dis t r ic t , t h e f o l l o w i n g r e q u i r e m e n t s s h a l l a p p l y t o i n d i v i d u a l
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The f o l l o w i n y s i ~ i i s s h a l l be p e r m i t t e d :
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B u s i n e s s s i g n s n o t t o exceed o n e and one-ha l f ( 1 . 5 ) s q u a r e fee t of t o t a l s i g n area for each o n e ( 1 ) l i n e a l foo t of l o t f r o n t a g e up t o a maximum c u m u l a t i v e t o t a l s i g n a r e a of 200 s q u a r e f ee t .
I n d i v i d u a l f r e e - s t a n d i n g s i g n s o r p r o j e c t i n g s i g n s e x t e n d i n g outward from a b u i l d i n g s h a l l n o t exceed t h i r t y - t w o (32) s q u a r e feet i n a r ea .
Temporary s i g n s a d v e r t i s i n g t h e s a l e , r e n t a l o r deve lopment of p r o p e r t y , b u i l d i n g s o r p o r t i o n s t he reo f , n o t t o exceed f o r t y ( 4 0 ) s q u a r e feet .
I P o r t a b l e or mobile s i g n s and o t h e r s i m i l a r a d v e r t i s i n g d i s p l a y s may be used f o r s p e c i a l s a l e s , announcements and r e l a t e d p u r p o s e s , s u b j e c t t o t h e
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D i s p l a y area of s u c h s i g n s s h a l l n o t exceed t h i r t y - t w o (32) s q u a r e fee t .
( 2 ) No p o r t i o n of t h e s i g n or i t s s u p p o r t i n g s t r y c t u r e s h a l l occupy a p u b l i c r igh t -of -way.
r e s t r i c t i o n s which a p p l y t o d i s p l a y s , s i g n s and s t r u c t u r e s unde r t h i s Ord inance s h a l l a p p l y .
( 3 ) A l l l i g h t i n g and i l l u m i n a t i o n
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c. Vacancy or termination of the subject business for more than ninety (90) days.
d. The completion of an event, business transaction or other activity f o r which the sign was originally installed.
Any illegality under the provisions of this Ordinance or regulation of a duly constituted governmental authority.
Signs shall be subject to the following regulations:
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Lighting and illumination of signs shall not cause distraction, confusion or hazard to traffic movements within the township.
Signs or devices with flashing, moving or similar lighting or animation are prohibited in a l l zoning districts.
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Business signs shall be permitted only when in connection with a business or industry located on the immediate premises.
Section 12.5 Permits
1. A separate Zoning Permit shall be required for the erection of signs under this Ordinance, except that no permit shall be required for the following exclusions:
a. Signs specified under Section 12.1-1 of this Ordinance.
Signs specified under Section 12.2-la, lb, le, If and lg of this Ordinance.
Signs specified under Section 12.3-lc of this Ordinance.
Signs painted directly on the wall surface of a building that do not exceed twenty (20) square feet in area.
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Where more t h a n o n e u s e o c c u p i e s a g i v e n l o t , b u i l d i n g o r s t r u c t u r e , o f f - s t r e e t p a r k i n g e q u a l t o t h e sum of t h a t r e q u i r e d f o r e a c h u s e s h a l l be r e q u i r e d .
R e q u i r e d p a r k i n g s p a c e s s h a l l be loca ted on t h e same l o t a s t h e u s e f o r which it is p r o v i d e d ; however , a n a d j a c e n t l o t , w h i c h i s g u a r a n t e e d f o r t h e u s e of o f f - s t r e e t p a r k i n g d u r i n g t h e l i f e of t h e u s e f o r w h i c h t h e p a r k i n g is p r o v i d e d , may be u s e d , p r o v i d e d t h a t t he l o t s h a l l be i n t h e same p o s s e s s i o n , e i t h e r by d e e d or l o n g - t e r m lease, a s t h e p r o p e r t y o c c u p i e d by s u c h p r i n c i p a l u s e ; and t h e owner s h a l l be bound b y c o v e n a n t s of r e c o r d , a p p r o v e d b y t h e Township S o l i c i t o r , f i l e d i n the o f f i c e of t h e Townsh ip S e c r e t a r y , r e q u i r i n g t h e owner and h i s o r her h e i r s and a s s i g n s t o m a i n t a i n t h e r e q u i r e d number of o f f - s t r ee t p a r k i n g s p a c e s d u r i n g t h e e x i s t e n c e of s a i d p r i n c i p a l u s e .
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c. Where t h e r e q u i r e d p a r k i n g s p a c e s a r e n o t l o c a t e d on t h e same l o t w i t h t h e b u i l d i n g o r u s e s e r v e d , o r where s u c h s p a c e s a r e c o l l e c t i v e l y o r j o i n t l y p r o v i d e d and u s e d , a w r i t t e n a g r e e m e n t t h e r e t o , a s s u r i n g t h e i r r e t e n t i o n f o r such p u r p o s e s , s h a l l be p r o p e r l y drawn and e x e c u t e d b y t he p a r t i e s c o n c e r n e d , a s s p e c i f i e d i n S e c t i o n 13 .1-3 , a b o v e .
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I n a d d i t i o n t o t h e f o r e g o i n g r e q u i r e m e n t s , such p a r k i n g s h a l l con fo rm t o a n y f u r t h e r r e q u i r e m e n t s and c o n d i t i o n s a s may be p r e s c r i b e d by t h e t o w n s h i p o f f i c i a l s f o r t h e p r o t e c t i o n of r e s i d e n t i a l p r o p e r t i e s a d j a c e n t t o a n d i n t h e v i c i n i t y of the p r o p o s e d p a r k i n g a r e a .
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S e c t i o n 1 3 . 2 S c h e d u l e of R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r Off -s t ree t P a r k i n g O f f - s t r e e t p a r k i n g f a c i l i t i e s s h a l l be p r o v i d e d as s p e c i f i e d h e r e w i t h :
1. F o r e a c h s i n g l e f a m i l y o r d u p l e x d v e l l i n g s t r u c t u r e , t h e r e s h a l l be p r o v i d e d a minimum of t w o ( 2 ) o f f - s t r e e t p a r k i n g s p a c e s f o r each d w e l l i n g u n i t . F o r e a c h m u l t i u n i t d w e l l i n g s t r u c t u r e c o n t a i n i n g t h r e e ( 3 ) o r more d w e l l i n g u n i t s , t he re s h a l . 1 be a minimum of two ( 2 ) o f f - s t r e e t p a r k i n g s p a c e s fo r e a c h d w e l l i n g u n i t p l u s one v i s i t o r s ' s p a c e f o r e v e r y two ( 2 ) d w e l l i n g u n i t s o r f r a c t i o n t h e r e o f .
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S t a d i u m , a u d i t o r i u m , gymnasium o r s i m i l a r p l a c e s o f a s s e m b l e : o n e (1) s p a c e f o r e a c h f o u r ( 4 ) s e a t s .
C h u r c h e s : o n e ( 1 ) o f f - s t r e e t p a r k i n g s p a c e f o r e a c h f o u r ( 4 ) s e a t s i n t h e s a n c t u a r y o r main c o n g r e g a t i o n a l assembly a r e a o f t h e c h u r c h .
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P u b l i c a n d con imerc i a l r e c r e a t i o n f a c i l i t i e s s h a l l p r o v i d e o f f - s t r e e t p a r k i n g on t h e b a s i s o f o n e ( 1 ) p a r k i n g s p a c e f o r e a c h t h ree ( 3 ) o c c u p a n t s a s d e t e r m i n e d by the maximum l a w f u l c a p a c i t y of a n y s u c h f a c i l i t y , o r i f n o t a p p l i c a b l e , b u t he e s t i m a t e d maxinluni c a p a c i t y o f t h e f a c i l i t y , p l u s o n e ( 1 ) s p a c e f o r e v e r y two ( 2 ) e m p l o y e e s a t p e a k s h i f t .
B u s i n e s s , s a l e s , p r o f e s s i n a l o f f i c e s and b a n k s s h a l l p r o v i d e o f f - s t r ee t p a r k i n g a t t h e r a t e o f o n e ( 1 ) s p a c e f o r e a c h 400 s q u a r e f e e t o f n e t f l o o r a r e a .
M e d i c a l , v e t e r i n a r y and r e l a t e d o f f i c e s and c l i n i c s s h a l l p r o v i d e f o u r ( 4 ) o f f - s t r e e t p a r k i n g s p a c e s f o r e a c h d o c t o r o r p r a c t i t i o n e r p l u s o n e ( 1 ) a d d i t i o n d l s p a c e f o r every two ( 2 ) r e g u l a r e m p l o y e e s .
I n d o o r r e t a i l b u s i n e s s s h a l l p r o v i d e o f f - s t r ee t p a r k i n g f o r a l l v e h i c l e s u s e d d i r e c t l y i n t h e c o n d u c t o f s u c h b u s i n e s s p l u s o n e ( 1 ) p a r k i n g s p a c e f o r e a c h 250 s q u a r e f e e t of t o t a l i n t e r i o r f l o o r a r e a , p l u s o n e ( 1 ) s p a c e f o r e a c h two ( 2 ) e m p l o y e e s on the p e a k s h i f t s .
O u t d o o r r e t a i l b u s i n e s s e s s h a l l p r o v i d e o f f - s t r e e t p a r k i n g s p a c e f o r a l l vehicles u s e d d i r e c t l y i n t h e c o n d u c t o f s u c h b u s i n e s s p l u s two ( 2 ) p a r k i n g s p a c e s f o r e a c h p e r s o n employed on t h e p r e m i s e s b a s e d on maximum s e a s o n a l employmen t , p l u s o n e ( 1 ) p a r k i n g s p a c e f o r e v e r y 500 s q u a r e f e e t of l o t a r e a u s e d f o r b u s i n e s s p u r p o s e s .
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M o t e l s , h o t e l s and t o u r i s t homes s h a l l p r o v i d e o n e ( 1 ) s p a c e f o r every r e n t a l u n i t p l u s s p a c e s f o r a l l s t a f f a t maximum s h i f t .
H o s p i t a l s and c l i n i c s s h a l l p r o v i d e o n e ( 1 ) s p a c e f o r e v e r y two ( 2 ) beds.
F u n e r a l homes s h a l l p r o v i d e o f f - s t r e e t p a r k i n g f o r a l l v e h i c l e s u sed d i r e c t l y i n t h e c o n d u c t of t h e b u s i n e s s p l u s one ( 1 ) p a r k i n g s p a c e f o r e v e r y two ( 2 ) p e r s o n s r e g u l a r l y employed on t h e p r e m i s e s d u r i n g peak s h i f t and o n e (1 ) s p a c e f o r e v e r y s i x ( 6 ) s e a t s i n t h e e s t a b l i s h m e n t p r o v i d e d f o r v i s i t o r s .
I n d u s t r i a l p l a n t s s h a l l p r o v i d e o n e ( 1 ) s p a c e f o r e v e r y two ( 2 ) employees a t maximum s h i f t .
Service s t a t i o n s and r e p a i r g a r a g e s s h a l l p r o v i d e o f f - s t r e e t p a r k i n g s p a c e f o r a l l v e h i c l e s u s e d d i r e c t l y i n t he c o n d u c t of t he b u s i n e s s p l u s o n e ( 1 ) p a r k i n g s p a c e f o r every p e r s o n employed on t h e p r e m i s e s a t maximum employment on a s i n g l e s h i f t .
W a r e h o u s e s , f r e i g h t t e r m i n a l s , and t r u c k i n g t e r m i n a l s s h a l l p r o v i d e o f f - s t r e e t p a r k i n g or s t o r a g e s p a c e f o r a l l v e h i c l e s u s e d d i r e c t l y i n t h e c o n d u c t o f s u c h b u s i n e s s p l u s two ( 2 ) p a r k i n g s p a c e s f o r each p e r s o n r e g u l a r l y employed on the p r e m i s e s d u r i n g p e a k s h i f t .
Sec t ion 1 3 . 3 S c h e d u l e o f R e q u i r e m e n t s f o r Off -s t ree t L o a d i n g I n any d i s t r i c t , i n c o n n e c t i o n w i t h e v e r y b u i l d i n g , o r b u i l d i n g g r o u p o r p a r t t h e r e o f , wh ich is t o be o c c u p i e d b y c o m m e r c i a l , i n d u s t r i a l o r o t h e r n o n r e s i d e n t i a l uses which r e l y on d e l i v e r y o r d i s t r i b u t i o n of m a t e r i a l s or m e r c h a n d i s e , t he re s h a l l be p r o v i d e d and m a i n t a i n e d on t h e same l o t w i t h s u c h b u i l d i n g s , o f f - s t r e e t l o a d i n g b e r t h s i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h t h e f o l l o w i n g s t a n d a r d s :
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A r e q u i r e d o f f - s t r e e t l o a d i n g s p a c e s h a l l be a minimum d i m e n s i o n of f i f t e e n f e e t w ide and s i x t y f e e t l o n g . (15' X 60')
When d e t e r m i n a L i o n of . t h e r e q u i r e d number o f o f f - s t r e e t s p a c e s f o r p a r k i n g o r l o a d i n g r e s u l t s i n 3 f r a c t i o n a l . s p a c e , any f r a c t i o n of o n e - h a l f ( 4 ) or.more s h a l l be i n t e r p r e t e d a s a whole s p a c e .
N o o f f - s t r e e t p a r k i n g or l o a d i n g s p a c e s h a l l be l o c a t e d w i t h i n ten (10) f.eet o f a p u b l i c r i g h t - o f - w a y .
P a r k i n g a r e a s , p a r k i n g a c c e s s w a y s and d r i v e w a y s s h a l . l be s i t e d a t a m i n i m u m d i s t a n c e of t e n f e e t (10') from a l l p r o p e r t y l i n e s . Where comitiercial o r i n d u s t r i a l l a n d u s e s a b u t r e s i d e n t i a l . d i s t r i c t s , n o s u c h v e h i c u l a r a r e a s s h a l l be c loser t h a n t w e n t y - f i v e f$eL ( 2 5 ' ) of a n a d j a c e n t r e s i d e n t i a l . p a r c e l .
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Section 1 4 . 0 The provisions of this Ordinance shall be subject to such exceptions, additions, or modifications as herein provided by the following supplementary regulations
Section 1 4 . 1 Essential Services Essential services as defined in this Ordinance shall be permitted in all zoning districts, subject to restrictions approved by the Zoning Hearing Board with respect to use, design, yard area, setback and height.
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No excavation that has a potential of creating adverse environmental circumstances, such as erosion, slip-slide areas, subsidence, watercourse changes, air or water pollution, vegetative loss or similar conditions, shall be undertaken until a Zoning Permit has been issued by the Township Zoning Officer.
The applicant for a permit to proceFd with excavation shall obtain all permits and authorizations required by any other governmental agencies having jurisdiction over such matters prior to approval of a Zoning Permit by local authorities.
Normal agricultural activities, commonly and routinely engaged in by farm and residential residents in the municipality, shall not be considered excavations and shall not require permits.
No cut or fill grade shall exceed a slope of 3 : l or 3 3 1 /3 percent. This provision shall apply to all cuts and fills exceeding 1 0 0 squark feet in exposed surface area including cuts or fills on land naturally exceeding 3 : l in slope.
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A l l e a r t h moving a c t i v i t y s h a l l comply w i th t h e E r o s i o n and S e d i m e n t a t i o n C o n t r o l Amendment to the P e n n s y l v a n i a C l e a n S t r e a m s Law of 1 9 3 7 , P . L . 1987 and P . L . 1 7 7 , a l l r e q u i r e m e n t s of the P e n n s y l v a n i a D c p a r t n i e n t of E n v i r o n m e n t d l t3esources arid o the r a p p l i c a b l e f e d e r a l , s t a t e , c o u n t y o r l o c a l a g e n c y o r a u t h o r i t y l l av iny e n f o r c e m e n t j u r i s d i c t i o n .
The s t r i p p i n g and se l .1 i .ng of t o p s o i l . a n d / o r sod s h a l l be p e r m i t t e d o n l y u n d e r t h e f o l l o w i n g c o n d i t i o n s :
( 1 ) When i t is p a r t of the c o n s t < r u c t i o n . or a l t e r a t i o n of a b u i l d i n g or t h e g r a d i n g i n c i d e n t a l t o s u c h b u i l d i n g a c t i v i t y ;
( 2 ) When i t is i n c o n j u n c t i o n w i t h n o r m a l lawn p r e p a r a t i o n and m a i n t e n a n c e ;
( 3 ) When i t is i n c o n j u n c t i o n w i t h t h e c o n s t r u c t i o n or a l L e r a t . i o n of a s t r e e t or u t i l i t y improvemen t ;
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Sect ion 1 4 . 3 T e m p o r a r y S t r u c t u r e s T e m p o r a r y s t r u c t u r e s and t r a i l e r s u s e d i n c o n j u n c t i o n w i t h c o n s t r u c t i o n work s h a l 1 be permit ted o n l y d u r i n g t h e p e r i o d s t h a t c o n s t r u c t i o n is i n p r o g r e s s . P e r m i t s €or s u c h t e m p o r a r y s t r u c t u r e s s h a l l be i s s u e d f o r a tnaXimUII1 of s i x ( 6 ) mon ths .
S e c t i o n 1 4 . 4 E x i s t i n g Lot of Record N o t w i t h s t a n d i n g t h e l i m i t a t i o n s imposed b y a n y o t h e r p r o v i s i o n s of t h e O r d i n a n c e , t h e Z o n i n g I I e a r i n g Board may p e r m i t e r e c t i o n of a s t r u c t u r e on a n y l o t ( i n a d i s t r i c t where p e r m i t t e d b y this O r d i n a n c e ) s e p a r a t e l y owned, o r u n d e r c o n t r a c t of s a l e , and c o n t a i n i n g a t t h e t i m e of t h e p a s s a g e of t h i s O r d i n a n c e a n a r e a o r w i d t h s m a l l e r t h a n t h a t r e q u i r e d by t h i s O r d i n a n c e .
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1. I n d i v i d u a l l o t s or s u b d i v i d e d p a r c e l s two ( 2 ) a c r e s o r l e s s s h a l l h a v e no s t r u c t u r e , o r s t r u c t u r e s i n a d d i t i o n t o t h e p r i n c i p a l s t r u c t u r e o n the same l o t , u s e d f o r l i v i n g p u r p o s e s , e x c e p t a s o t h e r w i s e s p e c i f i c a l l y p r o v i d e d f o r b y this O r d i n a n c e .
2 . I i he re a l o t is u s e d f o r a n o n r e s i d e n t i a l p u r p o s e , more t h a n o n e ( 1 ) p r i n c i p a l s t ruc ture may be l o c a t e d upon t h e l o t , b u t o n l y when s i lch skruc tures confo rm t o a l l l a n d u s e , l o t c o v e r a g e and y a r d r e q u i r e m e n t s €or the d i s k r i c t i n which i t is l o c a t e d .
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2 . S t r u c t u r e s a t t a c h e d t o t h e p r i n c i p a l s t r u c t u r e , w h e t h e r o p e n o r e n c l o s e d , i n c l u d i n g p o r c h e s , c a r p o r t s , b a l c o n i e s , o r p l a t f o r m s a b o v e nor iua l g r a d e l e v e l , s h a l l n o t p r o j e c t i n t o any minimum f r o n t or s i d e y a r d .
3 . P e r m i t t e d accessory s t r u c t u r e s may be e r e c t e d w i t h i n t h e r e q u i r e d r e a r and s i d e y a r d a r e a of a l o t . N o accessory s t r u c t u r e s h a l l be e r e c t e d w i t h i n t e n ( 1 0 ) f ee t of a n y o t h e r s t r u c t u r e . A c c e s s o r y s t r u c t u r e s s h a l l be erected b e h i n d a l l r e q u i r e d f r o n t , r ea r and s i d e y a r d s e t b a c k l i n e s .
S e c t i o n 1 4 . 7 E x c e p t i o n s t o I l e i g h t R e g u l a t i o n s The h e i g h t 1 i . m i t a t i o n s c o n t a i n e d i n t h e d i m e n s i o n a l s t a n d a r d s s h a l l n o t a p p l y t o f l a g po 1 e s , chu r ch s p i res , be 1. f r i es , chi mn e y s , a n t e t i n a s , s i . l n s , w a t e r s t o r a g e t a n k s , f i r e towers and s i m i l a r s t r u c t u r e s .
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S e c t i o n 1 4 . 8 F e n c e s , W a l l s , Hedges and O t h e r P l a n t i n g F e n c e s , wal Is, h e d g e s and o t h e r p l a n t m a t e r i a l s s h a l l n o t be l o c a t e d a t s t r e e t c o r n e r s s o a s t o i n t e r € e r e w i t h v i s i o n c l e a r a n c e a c r o s s t h e c o r n e r l o t s . The h e i g h t of s u c h o b j e c t s is res t r ic ted t o three ( 3 ) f e e t w i t h i n a t r i a r i y u i a r a r e a formed b y t h e i n t e r s e c t i n g s t r e e t l i n e s and a l i n e j o i n i n g p o i n t s on t h e s t r e e t l i n e s , and e q u i d i s t a n t from t h e p o i n t o f i n t e r s e c t i o n . T h i s d i s t a n c e s h a l l be t h i r t y ( 3 0 ) f e e t froiri the c o r n e r . I n a d d i t i o n , n o F e n c e , w a l l , h e d g e or o ther p l a n t m a t e r i a l s h a l l be placed o r allowed t o grow i n s u c h a manner a s t o impede v i s i o n from d r i v e w a y s o n t h e o w n e r ' s l o t o r a d j a c e n t ; l o t s .
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1 . E v e r y swimming p o o l t h a t has a d e p t h i n excess of twelve i n c h e s ( 1 2 " ) below the a v e r a g e g r a d e of t h e l o t , w h e t h e r i n s t a l l e d c o m p l . e t e l y bclow c ~ r o u n d level o r p a r t i a l l y Ilelow g r o u n d level a t any p o i n t , s h a l l be deemed a p e r m a n e n t i n s t a l l a t i o n .
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3 . A Z o n i n g P e r m i t m u s t be o b t a i n e d before a swiniminy pool, a s d e f i n e d . above , is i n s t a l l e d o r c o n s t r u c t e d .
4 . E v e r y swimming p o o l , a s d e f i n e d a b o v e , m u s t be e n c l o s e d w i t h a f e n c e of a h e i g h t n o l e s s t h a n f o u r ( 4 ' ) f e e t . F e n c e s s h a l l c o m p l e t e l y e n c l o s e t h e pool . G a t e s or other a c c e s s p o i n t s s h a l l be a p p r o p r i a t e l y s e c u r e d t o p r e v e n t access b y c h i l d r e n of t e n d e r age when t h e pool a r e a is u n a t t e n d e d b y r e s p o n s i b l e s u p e r v i s i o n .
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E x c e p t f o r moto r v e h i c l e s a c t i v e l y used i n c o n n e c t i o n w i t h f a r m i n g , c o m m e r c i a l o r m i n i n g a c t i v i t i e s i n z o n i n g d i s t r i c t s where p e r m i t t e d b y t h i s O r d i n a n c e , t he ex ter ior s t o r a g e of n o t more t h a n o n e ( 1 ) moto r veh ic l e t h a t was m a n u f a c t u r e d f o r h ighway u s e t h a t d o e s n o t h a v e a c u r r e n t i n s p e c t i o n s t icker s h a l l be c o n s i d e r e d a n a c c e s s o r y u s e , b u t two ( 2 ) o r more s h a l l c o n s t i t u t e an a u t o s a l v a g e b u s i n e s s and s h a l l n o t be p e r m i t t e d a s a n a c c e s s o r y u s e .
Any m a t e r i a l s t o r e d o u t s i d e a n e n c l o s e d s t r u c t u r e b e i n g used f o r c o m m e r c i a l o r i n d u s t r i a l p u r p o s e s , a s a n i n c i d e n t a l p a r t o f t h e p r i m a r y o p e r a t i o n , s h a l l be screened b y opaque o r n a m e n t a l f e n c i n g , w a l l s or e v e r g r e e n p l a n t m a t e r i a l i n o r d e r t o m i n i m i z e v i s i b i l i t y i f the s t o r a g e a r e a is r e a d i l y v i s i b l e f rom a d j o i n i n g p r o p e r t i e s n o t owned by t h e u s e r . M a t e r i a l s s h a l l n o t be deemed t o i n c l u d e o p e r a b l e vehic les .
4 . T h e r e q u i r e d s c r e e n s h a l l h a v e a h e i g h t a d e q u a t e t o a c h i e v e i t s p u r p o s e . P l a n t m a t e r i a l s u s e d f o r s c r e e n i n g s h a l l c o n s i s t o f d e n s e e v e r g r e e n p l a n t s . They s h a l l be of a k i n d , or u s e d i n s u c h a m a n n e r , s o a s t o p r o v i d e a c o n t i n u o u s opaque s c r e e n w i t h i n 24 mon ths a f t e r commencement of o p e r a t i o n s i n t h e a r e a t o be s c r e e n e d . The G o v e r n i n g Body s h a l l r e q u i r e t h a t e i t h e r new p l a n t i n g o r a l t e r n a t i v e s c r e e n i n g be p r o v i d e d i f , a f t e r 24 m o n t h s , t he p l a n t m a t e r i a l s do n o t p r o v i d e a n opaque screen.
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Farm a n i m a l s u s e d f o r r e c r e a t i o n a l o r food p r o d u c t i o n p u r p o s e s , a s s p e c i f i e d i n S e c t i o n 7 . 3 - 3 of t h i s O r d i n a n c e , k e p t on l e s s t h a n t e n (10) a c r e s of l a n d f o r the p u r p o s e of t h e i m m e d i a t e f a m i l y s h a l l c o n f o r m t o t h e r e g u l a t i o n s f o r f a r m s and a g r i c u l t u r e .
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c. An e n c l o s u r e of c o m p a t i b l e d e s i g n and m a t e r i a l s h a l l be e r e c t e d a r o u n d t h e e n t i r e b a s e of any mobile home n o t mounted on a n e n c l o s e d f o u n d a t i o n or b a s e m e n t . Such e n c l o s u r e s h a l l p rov ide s u f f i c i e n t v e n t i l a t i o n t o i n h i b i t d e c a y and d e t e r i o r a t i o n oE t h e s t r u c t u r e .
d . The mobile home s h a l l be c o n n e c t e d t o b o t h p u b l i c w a t e r arid sewer s y s t e m s , i f a v a i l a b l e . I f n o t , t h e owner s h a l l p r o v i d e a p o t a b l e water s u p p l y and s h a l l p r o v i d e a s e p t i c s y s t e m which meets a l l S t a n d a r d s of t h e P e n n s y l v a n i a D e p a r t m e n t of E n v i r o n m e n t a l Resources .
e . Any g a r a g e , u t i l i t y s h e d , o r o the r a c c e s s o r y b u i l d i n g c o n s t r u c t e d on t h e t r a c t s h a l l con fo rm w i t h t h e s t a n d a r d s a p p l i c a b i e tz s::ch s t r u c t u r e s fo r t h e a p p L i c a b l e z o n i n g d i s t r i c t .
f . Ariy s i n g l e o n - l o t mobile home s h a l l meet t h e s p e c i f i c a t i o n s f o r m a n u f a c t u r e of mobile homes a s s e t f o r t h i n U n i t e d S t a t e s S t a n d a r d s I n s t i t u t e , S t a n d a r d s f o r Mobile Homes, U S A S t a n d a r d A 119.1-1969, NFPA N o . 5028-1.968, and any s u b s e q u e n t m o d i f i c a t i o n o r amendment of s u c h s t a n d a r d s . A p p l i c a b l e s t a t e s t a n d a r d s s h a l l a l s o be met .
2 . I n a c a s e of f i n a n c i a l or m e d i c a l h a r d s h i p a s d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e Township S u p e r v i s o r s and upon r ecommenda t ion by t h e P l a n n i n g Commission, a mobile home
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a . P r o p e r sewage f a c i l i t i e s a r e a v a i l a b l e a s d e t e r m i n e d b y t h e s e w a g e o f f i c e r .
b. I n s p e c t i o n by a n i n s p e c t o r a u t h o r i z e d b y the f i r e d e p a r t m e n t h a s d e t e r m i n e d t h e r e is no f i r e h a z a r d d u e t o the l o c a t i o n of t h e s e c o n d d w e l l i n g .
c. P e r m i s s i o n w i l l be g r a n t e d on a n a n n u a l b a s i s and m u s t be renewed e v e r y y e a r . When u s e u n d e r t h e a b o v e c o n d i t i o n s h a s b e e n t e r m i n a t e d , t h e m o b i l e home mus t be removed.
S e c t i o n 1 4 . 1 3 . Driveway R e g u l a t i o n s E x c e p t where more s t r i n g e n t r e q u i r e m e n t s a r e s p e c i f i e d i n this O r d i n a n c e o r i n the Hanover Townsh ip Land Development O r d i n a n c e f o r t h e i n s t a l l a t i o n of i n g r e s s and e g r e s s f o r p u b l i c and c o m m e r c i a l l a n d u s e s , the f o l l o w i n g r e g u l a t i o n s s h a l l a p p l y t o t h e l o c a t i o n and d e s i g n of dr iveways t h a t i n t e r s e c t w i t h a p u b l i c r i g h t - o f - w a y .
1. N o w a l l , f e n c e o r o ther s t r u c t u r e s h a l l be erected o r a l t e r e d , and no h e d g e , t ree , s h r u b o r o t h e r g r o w t h s h a l l be p e r m i t t e d h igher t h a n t h r e e ( 3 ) f e e t a l o n y any s t r ee t r i g h t - o f - w a y so t h a t s i g h t d i s t a n c e from a n y d r i v e w a y or o t h e r p o i n t of e n t r y o n t o a p u b l i c h ighway is r e s t r i c t ed .
2 . Dr iveway g r a d e s s h a l l n o t exceed f i f t e e n (15 ) p e r c e n t e x c e p t upon a v a r i a n c e i s s u e d by the Z o n i n g H e a r i n g Board .
3 . Driveways s h a l l be d e s i g n e d i n s u c h a manner t h a t would p r e v e n t t h e d r i v e w a y m a t e r i a l and a s s o c i a t e d s t o r m w a t e r from e n t e r i n g o n t o a p u b l i c road.
4 . Driveways s h a l l be l o c a t e d a t l e a s t f i f t y ( 5 0 ) f e e t from any s t ree t i n t e r s e c t i o n and a t l e a s t t w o ( 2 ) f e e t f rom any p r o p e r t y l i n e .
5. Dr iveways f o r r e s i d e n t i a l u s e s h a l l h a v e a m i i i i m u m w i d t h of t e n (10 ) f e e t .
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E n t r a n c e t o t h e s t r e e t s h a l l n o t v a r y b y more t h a n f i f t e e n . (15 ) degrees a s measu red from t h e p e r p e n d i c u l a r e x t e n d e d t o t he c e n t e r l i n e of the i n t e r s e c t e d s t reet .
Access d r i v e s t o and from o f f - s t r e e t p a r k i n g , l o a d i n g and v e h i c l e service a r e a s a l o n g p u b l i c r i g h t s - o f - w a y s h a l l c o n s i s t o f w e l l d e f i n e d s e p a r a t e o r common e n t r a n c e s and e x i t s , and s h a l l n o t o p e n upon a n y p u b l i c r i g h t - o f - w a y l i n e of any i n t e r s e c t i n g p u b l i c s t reet . I n t he e v e n t t h a t t h e p r o p e r t y is less t h a n 150 f e e t i n f r o n t a g e , the access d r i v e s h a l l be a t t he f u r t h e s t e x t r e m i t y from t h e s t r e e t i n t e r s e c t i o n .
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F i r e P r e v e n t i o n - P r e v e n t i o n a n d e q u i p m e n t a c c e p t a b l e t o s t a n d a r d s of t h e Board o f F i r e U n d e r w r i t e r s o r o ther a p p r o p r i a t e r e g u l a t o r y a g e n c y s h a l l be r e a d i l y a v a i l a b l e w h e r e any a c t i v i t y i n v o l v e s t he h a n d l i n g of f lammahle or e x p l o s i v e m a t e r i a l s . .
Spec ia l S k a n d a r d s f o r S t e a d y - S t a t e Noise Emanated f r o m S t a t i o n a r y Equ ipmen t - S t e a d y - s t a t e n o i s e emanated from s t a t i o n a r y e q u i p m e n t o r s o u r c e s , which w i l l p e r s i s t d u r i n g i n d e f i n i t e o r p e r i o d i c i n t e r v a l s of t i m e over a p e r i o d of more t h a n s e v e n ( 7 ) c o n s e c u t i v e d a y s o n t o a d j a c e n t r e a l p r o p e r t i e s or t o a r e c e i v i n g p r o p e r t y w i t h i n a n y d i s t r i c t w i t h i n the Township , s h a l l n o t exceed the maximum n o i s e l e v e l s prescr ibed i n t h i s S e c t i o n .
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a . D e f i n i t i o n s Any t e r m u s e d i n this S e c t i o n 14.14-3, which a r e n o t o t h e r w i s e d e f i n e d i n t h i s O r d i n a n c e or as h e r e a f t e r p rescr ibed , s h a l l be i n t e r p r e t e d i n c o n f o r m i t y w i t h t he a p p l i c a b l e p u b l i c a t i o n of t h e Amer ican N a t i o n a l S t a n d a r d s I n s t i t u t e o r i t s s u c c e s s o r body.
(1) 18Noise11 means a n y sound t h a t a n n o y s or d i s t u r b s humans o r t e n d s t o c a u s e a n adverse p s y c h o l o g i c a l o r p h y s i o l o g i c a l e f fec t on humans.
( 2 ) " S t e a d y - S t a t e Sound" means a n y sound from which t h e o u t p u t of the s o u r c e r e m a i n s c o n s t a n t t h r o u g h o u t the p e r i o d of measu remen t .
( 3 1 " A - w e i g h t e d Sound Level I t means the sound p r e s s u r e l eve l i n d e c i b e l s 5 s m e a s u r e d on a s o u n d l e v e l meter u s i n g t h e A - w e i g h t i n g n e t w o r k . The l eve l s o r e a d is d e s i g n a t e d d B A .
(4) 81Person11 means a n y i n d i v i d u a l , p u b l i c o r p r i v a t e c o r p o r a t i o n , g o v e r n m e n t a l a g e n c y , b u r e a u or d e p a r t m e n t of t h e S t a t e , m u n i c i p a l i n d u s t r y , c o - p a r t r ie rsh i p o r a s soc i a t i o n .
( 5 ) I1Source P r o p e r t y " means a n y r e a l p r o p e r t y , the a c t i v i t i e s upon which a r e c o n t r i b u t i n g t o t h e a m b i e n t n o i s e l e v e l a r o u n d the b o u n d a r y of t he p r o p e r t y .
( 6 ) " R e c e i v i n g P r o p e r t y " means r e a l p r o p e r t y w i t h i n which the maxinium n o i s e s p e c i f i e d s h a l l n o t be exceeded from s o u r c e s o u t s i d e s u c h p r o p e r t y .
( 7 ) " R e c e i v i n g B u i l d i n g " means a n y b u i l d i n g u s e d p r i m a r i l y f o r human h a b i t a t i o n , s l e e p i n g , c u l t u r a l , s o c i a l , e d u c a t i o n a l , r e c r e a t i o n a l , r e l i g i o u s o r s i m i l a r a c t i v i t i e s a t which the maxinium n o i s e s p e c i f i e d s h a l l n o t
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(2) Nighttime (1O:OO p.m. to 7:OO a.m.) - 90 dRA.
Sound measurements made to determine compliance with the conditions and standards of this Section shall be made using a sound level meter which conforms to Type 1 or Type 2 as specified in ANSI Specifications Sl, 4-1971.
All noise measurement procedures used to determine compliance with the conditions and standards of this Section shall be conducted so as to accurately and validly describe the m i s e levels which are the object of the measurement, taking into consideration and to exclude to the degree practicable unrelated contributions from the overall ambient noise environment.
Vibrations - Vibrations detectable without instruments on neighboring property in any district shall be prohibited.
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5. Odor - N o m a l o d o r o u s g a s o r m a t t e r t h a t is d i s c e r n a b l e on any a d j o i n i n g l o t o r p r o p e r t y s h a l l be p e r m i t t e d e x c e p t a s q u a l i f i e d by S e c t i o n 14.11-1 of t h i s O r d i n a n c e .
6. A i r P o l l u t i o n - N o p o l l u t i o n of a i r b y f l y a s h , d u s t , smoke, v a p o r s , o r any s u b s t a n c e t h a t is h a r m f u l t o h e a l t h , a n i m a l s , v e g e t a t i o n o r o t h e r p r o p e r t y s h a l l be p e r m i t t e d .
7. G l a r e - L i g h t i n g d e v i c e s t h a t p r o d u c e o b j e c t i o n a b l e d i r e c t o r r e f l e c t e d g l a r e on a d j o i n i n g p r o p e r t i e s o r t h o r o u g h f a r e s s h a l l n o t be p e r m i t k e d .
8 . E r o s i o n - N o e r o s i o n b y wind o r w a t e r t h a t w i l l c a r r y o b j e c t i o n a b l e s u b s t a n c e s o n t o n e i g h b o r i n g p r o p e r t i e s s h a l l be p e r m i t t e d .
9 . Wate r P o l l u t i o n - Water p o l l . u t i o n i n v i o l a t i o n o f any s t a n d a r d s e s t a b l i s h e d by t h e P e n n s y l v a n i a D e p a r t m e n t of E n v i r o n m e n t a l R e s o u r c e s s h a l l n o t be p e r m i t t e d .
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Section 15 .0 When P e r m i t t e d S u b j e c t t o t h e p r o v i s i o n s of t h i s S e c t i o n , a u s e of a b u i . I d i n g , a s t r u c t u r e or l a n d e x i s t i n g a t t h e time of e n a c t m e n t of t he Z o n i n g O r d i n a n c e and Z o n i n g Flap of Hanover Townsh ip , d a t e d May 1 3 , 1976 , a s amended, and e x i s t i n g a t the t i m e of e n a c t m e n t of t h i s O r d i n a t i c e may be c o n t i n u e d e v e n t h o u g h s u c h u s e does n o t c o n f o r m w i t h t h e p r o v i s i o n s of the r e g u l a t i o n s f o r t h e d i s t r i c t i n which it is l o c a t e d .
S e c t i o n 15.1 U n s a f e Struc: t - .ure N o t h i n g i n t h i s O r d i n a n c e s h a l l p r e v e n t the s t r e n g t h e n i n g or r e s t o r i n g t o a sdre c o n d i t i o n of a n y p o r t i o n of a buj..l.ding o r s t ruc ture d e c l a r e d u n s a f e b y a p r o p e r a u t h o r i t y .
S e c t i o n 1 5 . 2 A l t e r a t . j . o n s A n o n c o n f o r m i n g b u i l d i n g or s t r u c t u r e may be a l t , e r ed , improved o r r e c o n s t r u c t e d . S a i d a l t e r a t i c ~ h , improvement o r r e c o n s t r u c t i o n s h a l l b e ' p e r m i t t e d o n l y i f i t is a n o r m a l , n a t u r a l o r c o n s i s t e n t g r o w t h of t h e same c h a r a c t e r a s tha t . O F t h e use e x i s t i r i g a t t h e tittle of p a s s a g e of t h i s O r d i n a n c e .
Sec t ion 15 .3 R e s t o r a t i o n Moth ing i n t h i s O r d i n a n c e s h a l l p r e v e n t t h e r e c o n s t r u c t i o n , r e p a i r i n g , r e b u i l d i n g and c o n t i n u e d u s e of a n y n o n c o n f o r m i n g b u i l d i n g o r s t r u c t u r e damaged b y f i r e , c o l l a p s e , e x p l o s i o n or A c t of God, p r o v i d e d r e c o n s t r u c t i o n o r r e p a i r is commenced w i t h i n one ( 1 ) y e a r from t h e d a t e of o c c u r r e n c e of t h e damage.
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The e x t e n s i o n becomes a n a t t a c h e d p a r t of t h e ma in s t r u c t u r e and d o e s n o t u t i l i z e any a d d i t i o n a l or a d j o i n i n g l a n d a r e a o t h e r t h a n t h e o r i g i n a l p a r c e l .
The e x t e n s i o n d o e s n o t e n c r o a c h upon t h e y a r d and h e i g h t r e q u i r e m e n t s of the d i s t r i c t i n w h i c h t h e n o n c o n f o r m i n g u s e is i o c a t e d .
The e x t e n s i o n is f o r t h e p u r p o s e of e x p a n d i n g t h e same c l a s s i f i c a t i o n of n o n c o n f o r m i n g u s e i n e x i s t e n c e a t the time of O r d i n a n c e a d o p t i o n .
2 . E x t e n s i o n o f a l a w f u l u s e t o a n y p o r t i o n of a n o n c o n f o r m i n g b u i l d i n g or s t r u c t u r e t h a t e x i s t e d p r i o r t o t h e e n a c t m e n t of the O r d i n a n c e s h a l l n o t be deemed a n e x t e n s i o n of s u c h n o n c o n f o r m i n g u s e .
S e c t i o n 15.5 Changes N o n o n c o n f o r m i n g b u i l d i n g , s t r u c t u r e , o r u s e s h a l l be c h a n g e d t o a n o t h e r n o n c o n f o r m i n g u s e , except t h a t a n o n c o n f o r m i n g b u i l d i n g , s t r u c t u r e , or u s e may be c h a n g e d t o a n o t h e r n o n c o n f o r m i n g u s e of e q u a l o r more res t r ic ted c l a s s i f i c a t i o n a s a V a r i a n c e , a f t e r p u b l i c h e a r i n g , s u b j e c t t o t h e s t a n d a r d s imposed b y t h e Zoning H e a r i n g B o a r d , t o r e a s o n a b l y a s s u r e t h a t t h e c h a n g e s w i l l n o t a d v e r s e l y a f f e c t t h e p u b l i c i n t e r e s t .
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A n o n c o n f o r m i n g u s e of a b u i l d i n g or l a n d t h a t h a s b e e n a b a n d o n e d s h a l l n o t t h e r e a f t e r be r e t u r n e d t o a n o n c o n f o r m i n g u s e . A n o n c o n f o r m i n g u s e s h a l l be c o n s i d e r e d a b a n d o n e d a s fol lows:
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4. When i t h a s b e e n changed t o a n o t h e r u s e u n d e r p e r m i t f rom t h e Zon ing H e a r i n g Board .
S e c t i o n 1 5 . 7 U n l a w f u l Use Not A u t h o r i z e d N o t h i n g i n this O r d i n a n c e s h a l l be i n t e r p r e t e d a s a u t h o r i z a t i o n f o r , o r a p p r o v a l o f , t h e c o n t i n i i a n c e of t h e u s e of a s t r u c t u r e or p r e m i s e s i n v i o l a t i o n of z o n i n g r e g u l a t i o n s i n e f f e c t at; t h e time of t h e e f f e c t i v e d a t e of t h i s Ord ina r i ce .
S e c t i o n 15.8 D i s t r i c t Changes Whenever the b o u n d a r i e s of a d i s t r i c t s h a l l be changed s o a s t o t r a n s f e r a n a r e a from o n e d i s t r i c t t o a n o t h e r d i s t r i c t of a d i f f e r e n t c l a s s i f i c a t i o n , t,he f o r e g o i n g p r o v i s i o n s s h a l l a p p l y t o any nonconfo rming use c o n d i t i o n s c r e a t ed t h e r e i r i .
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a . The m e m b e r s h i p of t h e Z o n i n g H e a r i n g Board s h a l l c o n s i s t of t h r e e ( 3 ) r e s i d e n t s of t h e m u n i c i p a l i t y a p p o i n t e d b y r e s o l u t i o n of t h e G o v e r n i n g Body. Members o f t h e Board may r e c e i v e c o m p e n s a t i o n f o r t h e p e r f o r m a n c e of t h e i r d u t i e s , a s may be f i x e d b y t h e G o v e r n i n g B o d y , b u t i n no case s h a l l t he r a t e s of c o m p e n s a t i o n exceed t h a t p a i d t o the G o v e r n i n g Body. The i r terms of o f f i c e s h a l l be th ree ( 3 ) y e a r s and s h a l l be s o f i x e d t h a t the terms of o f f i c e of o n e member s l i a l . 1 e x p i r e e a c h y e a r . The Z o n i n g H e a r i n g Board s h a l l . p r o m p t l y n o t i f y t h e G o v e r n i n g D o d y of a n y v a c a n c i e s t h a t cc'cur. A p p o i n t m e n t s t o f i l l v a c a n c i e s s h a l l be on1.y fo r t h e u n e x p i r e d p o r t i o n of t h e term. Plembers of t h e Z o n i n g H e a r i n g n o a r d s h a l l h o l d no o t h e r o f f i c e i n t h e i n u r i i c i p a l i t y .
b. T h e G o v e r n i n g Body may a p p o i n t b y r e s o l u t i o n a t l e a s t o n e , b u t n o more t h a n t h r e e r e s i d e n t s of t h e mi in ic ipa1 . i . ty t o s e r v e a s a l t e r n a t e members of the I3oard. T h e t e r m of: o f f i c e of an a l t e r n a t e member s h a l l be t l i x c e y e a r s . A l t e r n a t e s s h a l l h o l d no o t h e r of f icc i n t h e m u n i c i p a l i t y , i r i c l u d i n y membersh ip on t h e P l a n n i n g C o m m i s s i o n a n d Z o n i n g O f f i c e r . Any a l t e r n a t e niay p a r t i c i p a t e i n a n y p r o c e e d i n g or d i s c u s s i o n o f t h e Board b u t s h a l l riot be e n t i t l e d t o v o t e a s a member o f the Board nor be c o m p e n s a t e d u n l e s s d e s i g n a t e d a s a v o t i n g a l t e r n a t e member p u r s u a n t t o t he fol l o w i n g p r o c e s s :
( 1 ) I f , b y r e a s o n of a b s e n c e or d i s q u a l i f i c a t i o n of a member, a q u o r u m is n o t r e a c h e d , t h e Cha i rman of t h e Board s h a l l d e s i g n a t e a s many a l t e r n a t e members of t h e Board t o s i t on t h e Board a s may be n e e d e d t o p r o v i d e a quorum.
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Any a l t e r n a t e member of the Board s h a l l c o n t i n u e t o s e rve on t h e Board i n a l l p r o c e e d i n g s invo1vi i . ig t h e mat ter o r case f o r w h i c h tlle a l t e r n a t e was i n i t i a l l y a p p o i n t e d u n l ; i l the Board has macle a f i n a l d e t e r m i n a t i o n of the niat t e r o r c a s e .
( 3 ) D e s i g n a t i o n o f a n a l t e r n a t e s h a l l ' be made o n a c a s e - b y - c a s e b a s i s i n r o t a t i o n a c c o r d i n g t o d e c l i n i n g s e n i o r i t y among al .1 a 3. t e r na t es .
c. Where l e g a l c o u n s e l is d e s i r e d , a n a t t o r n e y o t h e r t h a n t h e s o l i c i t o r of t h e T o w n s h i p may bs. a p p o i n t e d t o s e r v e a s c o u n s e l t o the Z o n i n g H e a r i n g B o a r d .
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a . 'rhe Zoniilcj I l e a r i n g Board slial 1 hear and d e c i d e a p p e a l s f r o m a n y o r d e r , r e q u i r e n r e r i t s , d e c i s i o n or de te i - i In ina t ion made by t h e Z o n i n g O f f iccr i n the a d m i n i s t r a t i o i l of tliis O r d i n a n c e .
b . The Zoni i ig I l e a r i n g Board s h a l 1 h e a r .and d e c i d e a l l m a t t e r s re fe r red t o or upon which i t is r e q u i r e d t o p a s s u n d e r t h i s O r d i n a n c e a n d o t h e r a p p l i c a b l e l a w s of the Commonveal t h of P e n n s y l v a n i a .
c. The Z o n i n g H e a r i n g Board s l i a l 1 hear and d e c i d e a p p e a l s wliere il; is. a l l e g e d by t he a p p e l l a n t t h a t the Z o n i n g O f f i c e r h a s f a i l e d t o follow p r e s c r i h e d p r o c e d u r e s or has m i s i n t e r p r e t e d o r m i s a p p l i e d a n y p r o v i s i o n of a v a l i d o r d i n a n c e o r map . or a n y v a l i d r u l e or r e g u l a t i o n g o v e r n i l l y the a c t i o n of the Z o n i n g O f f i c e r .
d . The Z o n i n g H e a r i n g Board s h a l l h e a r c h a l l e n g e s t o the v a l i d i t y of a Z o n i n g O r d i n a n c e or Map. I n a l l s u c h c h a l I C i I G e S , the B o a r d s h a l l d e c i d e a 1 I c o n t e s t e d q u e s t i o n s ;ind s h a l l make f i n d i n g s o n a l l r e l e v a n t i s sues a f f a c t w h i c h s h a l l become p a r t o f the record on a p p e a l t o the c o u r t .
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e. The Z o n i n g I l e a r i n g Board s h a l l h e a r r e q u e s t s f o r v a r i a n c e s w h e r e i t is a l l e g e d t h a t t h e p r o v i s i o n s of t h e Z o n i n g (3rd i n a n c e i n f l i c t u n n e c e s s a r y h a r d s h i p upon the a p p l i c a n t . T h e n o a r d may h y ru le p r e s c r i b e t h e form of a p p l i c a t i o n and may r e q u i r e p r e l i m i n a r y a p p l i c a t i o n t o t h e Z o n i n g O f f i c e r . The noarc1 may g r a n t a v a r i a n c e p r o v i d e d the f o l l o w i n g f i n d i n g s a r e made where r e l e v a n t i n a g i v e n c a s e :
( 1 ) That there a r e u n i q u e p h y s i c a l c i r c u m s t a n c e s or c o n d i t i o n s , p e c u l i a r t o t h e p a r t i c u l a r p r o p e r t y , and t h a t t h e u n n e c e s s a r y h a r d s h i p is d u e t o s u c h cond i t i o n s . T h a t b e c a u s e of s u c h p h y s i c a l c i r c u m s t , a n c e s o r c o n d i t i o n s , there is n o p o s s i b i l i t y t h a t t he p r o p e r t y c a n be d e v e l o p e d i n s t r i c t c o n f o r m i t y w i t h t h e p r o v i s i o n s of the Z o n i n g O r d i n a n c e and t h a t t h e a u t h o r i z a t i o n of a v a r i a n c e is t h e r e f o r e n e c e s s a r y t o e n a b l e t h e r e a s o n a b l e u s e of t h e p r o p e r t y .
( 3 ) T h a t s u c h u n n e c e s s a r y h a r d s h i p has n o t b e e n c r e a t e d b y t h e a p p e l lati t.
( 4 ) T h a t t h e v a r i a n c e , i f a u t h o r i z e d , will tiot. a l t e r t h e e s s e n t i a l c h a r a c t e r of t h e n e i g h b o r h o o d or c ! i s t , r i c t , i n w h i c h the p r o p e r t y is l o c a t e d , n o r s u b s t a n t i a l l y o r perman en tl y impa i r t h e a p p r o p r i a t e u s e o r d e v e l o p m e n t o f a d j a c e n t p r o p e r t y , n o r be d e t r i m e n t a l t o t h e puh1j .c w e l f a r e ; and
( 5 ) T h a t t h e v a r i a n c e w i l l r e p r e s e n t the minimum v a r i a n c e t h a t w i l l a f f o r d r e l i e f .
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The Z o n i n g I l e a r i n g Board may a u t h o r i z e s p e c i a l e x c e p t i o n s where t h e G o v e r n i n g n o d y i n t h e Z o n i n g O r d i n a n c e h a s made p r o v i s i o n €or s u c h p r o c e d u r e s p u r s u a n t t o e x p r e s s s t a n d a r d s and c r i t e r i a . The Board may a t t , a c t i s u c h a d d i t i o n a l c o n d i t i o n s a n d s a f e g u a r d s a s i t may d e e m n e c e s s a r y .
g. Where i t h a s z o n i n g j u r i s d i c t i o n , t h e Zon ing H e a r i n g Board s h a l l also h e a r a l l a p p e a l s wliich a n a p p l i c a n t may e lec t t o b r i n g before i t w i t h r e s p e c t t o a n y niuii ici p a l o r d i n a r i c e o r reyui r -e r r len t p e r t a i n i n g t o the same d e v e l o p n i u n t o r d e v e l o p m e n t p l a n . The Board s h a l l h a v e no porrer t o p a s s upon tlie n o n - z o n i n g issues b u t s h a l l t a k e e v i d e n c e and make a r e c o r d t h e r e o n .
3 . P r o c e d u r e The p r o c e d i i r e of t h e Z o n i n g H e a r i n g Board s h a l l be g o v e r n e d b y the p r o v i s i o n s of a p p l i c a b l e laws of the Commonwealth of P e n n s y l v a n i a , and s u c h rules , n o t i n c o n s i s t e n t therewith, a s the Board may a d o p t . I n g e n e r a l , the p r o c e d u r e f o r a p p e a l from a c t i o n of t h e Z o n i n g O f f i c e r s h a l l be a s fol lows:
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Any a p p e a l from t h e r e q u i r e m e n t s of t h e Z o n i n g O r d i n a n c e s h a l l be t a k e n b y f i l i n g w i t h t h e o f f i c e r from whom the a p p e a l is t a k e n arid w i t h the Z o n i n g H e a r i n g Board a n o t i c e of a p p e a l , s p e c i f y i n g the g r o u n d s t h e r e o f . The o f f i c e r f rom whom the a p p e a l is t a k e n s h a l l f o r t h w i t h L r a n s m i t t o tlie Board a l l of t h e d o c u m e n t a r y m a t e r i a l c o n s t i t u t i n g the record upon which t h e a c t i o n a p p e a l e d was t a k e n .
The a p p e l l a n t s h a l l . , a t the time of f i l i n g h i s a p p e a l , pay the e n f o r c i n g o f f i c e r a f e e a s d e t e r m i n e d b y the G o v e r n i n g Body t o d e f r a y , o r h e l p d e f r a y , t h e r e q u i r e d a d v e r t i s i n g costs.
Each a p p e a l s h a l l be t r i e d o n i t s mer i t s a t a p u b 1 i . c h e a r i n g . A l l h e a r i n g s s h a l l be c o n d u c t e d i n a c c o r d a n c e w i th tlie r e q u i r e m e n t s of t h e P e n 11s y 1.v a n i a Mun i c i pa 1 i 1; i es P l a n n i n g C o d e , A c t 2 4 7 , a s a m e n d e d , w i t h r e s p e c t t o s u c h p r o c e e d i n g s . Notice of s u c h appea l shall be g i v e n b y p u b l i s h i n g i n a n e w s p a p e r of g e n e r a l c i r c u l a t i o n i n the T o w n s h i p and i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h the a p p l i c a b l e law. The Board s h a l l g i v e t h e a d d i t i o n a l n o t i c e r e q u i r e d b y law t o a l l p a r b i e s i n i n t e r e s t , and t h e y may a d j o u r i i a n y h e a r i n g f o r t h e p u r p o s e of g i v i n g s u c h f u r t h e r n o t i c e .
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The P l a n n i n g Commission s h a l l f u r n i s h a l l p e r t i n e n t n a r r a t i v e m a t e r i a l , maps , c h a r t s a n d o t h e r d a t a r e l a t i v e t o t h e problem f o r r e f e r e n c e b y a l l c o n c e r n e d . The noarc1 may a d j o u r n a n y h e a r i n g fo r the p u r p o s e of r e v i e w i n g such d a t a a s may be p e r t i n e n t t o t h e p r o b l e m and r e q u e s t i n t e r p r e t a t i o n s o€ s a i d d a t a b y a r e p r e s e n t a t i v e of t h e P l a n n i n g Commiss ion .
The Board s h a l l d e c i d e e a c h a p p e a l w i t h i n t h e t ime f i x e d b y law, and n o t i c e t h e r e o f s h a l l be g i v e n t o a l l p a r t i e s i n i n t e r e s t . The B o a r d ' s dec i s ion s h a l l be i m m e d i a t e l y f i l e d i n i t s o f f i c e and be a p u b l i c record . I n t h e exerc ise of i t s f u n c t i o n s upon s u c h a p p e a l s or upon e x c e p t i o n s , t h e Board may i n c o n f o r m i t y w i t h l aw , r e v e r s e o r a f f i r m w h o l l y o r p a r t l y , o r m o d i f y t h e o r d e r r e q u i r e m e n t , d e c i s i o n o r d e t e r m i n a t i o n a p p e a l e d f rom, o r make s u c h o r d e r r e q u i r e m e n t , d e c i s i o n , o r d e t e r m i n a t i o n a s i t d e t e r m i n e s .
W i t h i n s e v e n ( 7 ) c a l e n d a r d a y s a f t e r r e n d e r i n g a d e c i s i o n o n an a p p e a l , r e q u e s t f o r v a r i a n c e or s p e c i a l e x c e p t i o n , t h e Z o n i n g H e a r i n g B o a r d s h a l l f i l e a copy of s u c h d e c i s i o n v i t h the Townsh ip S e c r e t a r y f o r d i s t r i b u t i o n t o t h e G o v e r n i n g Body.
Any p e r s o n , oFEicer o r a g e n c y of the m u n i c i p a l i t y t h a t is a g g r i e v e d b y a n y d e c i s i o n of t h e Board may a p p e a l t h e r e f r o m w i t h i n t h i r t y ( 3 0 ) d a y s t o t h e C o u r t of Common P l e a s a s p r o v i d e d b y law.
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1. Whenever the p u b l i c n e c e s s i t y , c o n v e n i e n c e or g e n e r a l w e l f a r e i n d i c a t e s , t h e G o v e r n i n g Body may, b y o r d i n a n c e i n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h a p p l i c a b l e l a w s of t h e Commoriwealth of P e n n s y l v a n i a , amend , s u p p l e m e n t , o r c h a n g e t h e r e g u l a t i o n s , r e s t r i c t i o n s , bounclar i es or c l a s s i f i c a t i o n s of b u i l d i n g s , s t r u c t u r e s , and l a n d , a s t h e same a r e e s t a b l i s h e d b y t h i s Orc l i t i a t ice , or may h e r e a f t e r be made a p a r t t h e r e o f .
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2 . A p p l i c a t i o n s of p e t i t i o n s f o r a n y c h a n g e o r amendments t o e x i s t i n g Z o n i n g Dis t r ic t s s h a l l be made t o the P l a n n i n g Commiss ion and s h a l l be a c c o m p a n i e d w i t h a f e e a s d e t e r m i n e d b y the G o v e r n i n g Body, p a y a b l e t o t he T o w n s h i p o f H a n o v e r a n d s h a l l be d e p o s i t e d i n the G e n e r a l F u n d . T h i s f e e is f o r t h e p u r p o s e of d e f r a y i n g t h e costs o f p r e p a r i n g the n e c e s s a r y p l a t s , maps, d a t a , l e g i s l a t i o n s a n d n o t i c e s and a l l o f f i c i a l p u b l i c a t i o n s r e q u i r e d by the T o w n s h i p and s h a l l n o t be r e f u n d a b l e e v e n t h o u g h t h e a p p l i c a t i o n is d i s a p p r o v e d b y t h e G o v e r n i n g Body.
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3 . The Board of T o w n s h i p S u p e r v i s o r s niay from time t o time, on i t s own m o t i o n o r p e t i t i o n , a f t e r p u b l i c n o t i c e and h e a r i n g , amend t h e r e g u l a t i o n s a n d d i s t r i c t s h e r e i n e s t a b l i s h e d , b u t n o amendment s h a l l become e f f e c t i v e u n l e s s t h e same s h a l l h a v e f i r s t b e e n s u b m i t t e d t o the P l a n n i n g Commiss ion for a p p r o v a l , atid s a i d Commiss ion s h a l l h a v e b e e n a l l o r ~ e d a r e a s o n a b l e Lime f o r c o n s i d e r a t i o n arid r e p o r t , and no s u c h amendment w h i c h has b e e n d i s a p p r o v e d b y s a i d Commiss ion s h a l l t a k e e f f e c t u n l e s s s u b s e q u e n t l y p a s s e d b y a t w o - t h i r d s v o t e of t he Board of T o w n s h i p S u p e r v i s o r s . T h e S u p e r v i s o r s may a l s o d e c l a r e b y f o r m a l a c t i o n that ; the Z o n i n g O r d i n a n c e or p o r t i o n s thereof a r e s u b s t a n t i a l l y i n v a l i d a n d p r o p o s e t o p r e p a r e a c u r a t i v e amendment t o overcome s u c h i n v a l i d i t y c o n s i s t e n t v i t h t h e p r o c e d u r e s s p e c i f i e d i n the P e n n s y l v a n i a M u n i c i p a l i t i e s P l a n n i n y C o d e , A c t 2 4 7 of 1968 a s amended b y A c t 170 of 1388.
4 . A l a n d o w n e r \die des i r e s t o c h a l l e n g e on s u b s t a n t i v e g r o u n d s t h e v a l i d i t y of a n o r d i n a n c e or map o r a n y p r o v i s i o n t he reo f , which p r o h i b i t s o r res t r ic t s the u s e or d e v e l o p m e n t of l a n d i n w h i c h he h a s a n i n t e r e s t , may s u b m i t a c u r a t i v e amendment t o the G o v e r n i n g B o d y with a w r i t t e n r e q u e s t t h a t ; h i s c h a l l e n y e a n d proposed amendment be heard and d e c i d e d . The G o v e r n i n g B o d y s h a l l conimerice a h e a r i n g t h e r e o n w i t h i n s i x t y ( 6 0 ) d a y s of t h e r e q u e s t . The c u r a t i v e amendment s h a l l be referred t o Lhe P l a n n i n g Commiss ion a n d n o t i c e of the h e a r i r i g t . h e r e o n s h a l l be g i v e n .
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5. P u b l i c H e a r i n g s h a l l . be h e l d b y t he Board of S u p e r v i s o r s .
a . T h e G o v e r n i n g Body s h a l l f i x t h e time and p l a c e of a p u b l i c h e a r i n g on t h e p r o p o s e d amendment and . c a u s e n o t i c e t o be g i v e n .
b. T h e n o t i c e s h a l l s t a t e b r i e f l y t h e s u b s t a n c e o f t h e p r o p o s e d amendment a s w e l l a s t h e d a t e , t i m e and p l a c e of h e a r i n g .
6 . I f the p r o p o s e d amendment i n v o l v e s a map c h a n g e , n o t i c e of s a i d p u b l i c h e a r i n g sha3 .1 he c o n s p i c n o u s l y p o s t e d b y t h e m u n i c i p a l i t y a t p o i n t s deemed s u f f i c i e n t b y tlie m u n i c i p a l i t y a l o n g t h e p e r i m e t e r of the t r a c t t o n o t i f y p o t e n t i a l l y i n t e r e s t e d c i t i z e n s . The a f f e c t e d t r a c t o r a r e a s h a l l be p o s t e d a t l e a s t o n e week p r i o r t o t h e d a t e of t h e h e a r i n g .
Sec t ion 16 . 5 V a l i d i t y S h o u l d any sec t ion or p r o v i s i o n of t h i s O r d i n a n c e be d e c l a r e d by a c o u r t of c o m p e t e n t j u r i s d i c t i o n t o be i n v a l i d , s u c h d e c i s i o n sha1.1 no t a f f e c t the v a l i d i t y of this O r d i n a n c e a s a whole or any o ther p a r t t.ljereof, and the parts of o r s e c t i o n s r e m a i n i n g shall r e m a i n i n e f fec t a s t h o u g h t h e p a r t o r s e c t i o n d e c l a r e d u n c o n s t i t u t i o n a l h a d n e v e r been a p a r t thereof .
Sect ion 1 6 . 6 I n t e r p r e t . a t i o n , P u r p o s e and C o n f l i c t T h e i n t e r p r e t a t i o n a n d a p p l i c a t i o n of t h e p r o v i s i o n s of t h i s O r d i n a n c e , shall be he1.d t o be t h e m i n i m u m r e q u i r e m e n t s f o r t h e p r o m o t i o n of t h e h e a l t h , s a f e t y , m o r a l s and g e n e r a l w e l f a r e . The O r d i n a n c e is n o t i n t e n d e d t o i n t e r f e r e uit.11 o r a b r o g a t e or a n n u l o t h e r r u I . e s , r e g u l a t i o n s o r o r d i n a n c e s of t h e Townsh ip of l l a n o v e r , p r o v i d e d t h a t w h e r e t h i s O r d j n a n c e i m p o s e s a g r e a t e r r e s t r i c t i o n upon t h e u s e of b u i l d i n g or p r e m i s e s , o r upon t h e 1iei .ght of a b u i l c l i n g , o r r e q u i r e s l a r g e r o p e n s p a c e s t h a n a r e imposed b y o t h e r s u c h ru l e s , r e g u l a t i o n s o r o r d i n a n c e s , t h e p r o v i s i o n of this O r d i n a n c e s h a l l p r e v a i l .
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S e c t i o n 16 . 7 R e m e d i e s I f i t a p p e a r s t h a t a v i o l a t i o r i of t h i s O r d i n a n c e has occur r e d the Townsh ip s h a l l i n i t i a t e e n € orcerncnt p r o c e e d i rigs b y s e n d i n g a n e n f o r c e m e n t n o t i c e a s p r o v i d e d i n t h i s S e c t i o n . The e n f o r c e m e n t n o t i c e s h a l l be s e n t t o the owner of record of t h e p a r c e l o n w h i c h t h e v i o l a t i o n h a s o c c u r r e d , t o a n y p e r s o n who h a s f i l e d a w r i t t e n r e q u e s t t o receive e n f o r c e m e n t n o t i c e s r e g a r d i n g t h a t p a r c e l , and t o a n y other p e r s o n r e q u e s t e d i n v r i t i i i y b y t h e
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e n f o r c e m e n t n o t i c e s h a l . 1 s t a t e at; l e a s t f 01 lowing :
The name of t h e owner of r e c o r d a n d a n y :
o t h e r p e r s o n a g a i n s t w h o m t h e m u n i c j p a l i t;y i n b e n d s t o t;ake a c t i o n .
The l o c a t i o n of t h e p r o p e r t y . i n v i o l a t i o n .
The s p e c i f i c v i o l a t i o n w i t h a d e s c r i p t i o n of r e q u i r e m e n t s t h a t h a v e n o t b e e n m e t , c i t i n g i n e a c h i n s t a n c e the a p p l i c a b l e p r o v i s i o n s of t h e O r d i n a n c e .
T h e d a t e before w h i c h t h e s t e p s f o r c o m p l i a n c e must; be commenced and t h e d a t e before x l i ic l i t h e s t e p s m u s t be c o m p l e t e d .
T h a t the r e c i p i e n t of t h e n o t i c e h a s t h e r i g h t t o a p p e a l t o t h e Z o n i n g I l e a r i n g B o a r d .
That f a i l u r e t o c o m p l y w i t h t h e no t ice w i t h i n t h e time s p e c i f i e d u n l e s s e x t e n d e d b y a p p e a l t o t h e Z o n i n g H e a r i n g B o a r d , c o n s t i t u t e s a v i o l a t i o n w i t h p o s s i b l e s a n c t i o n s c l e a r l y d e s c r i b e d .
S e c t i o n 16 . 8 Repealer C l a u s e A l l e x i s t i n g o r d i n a n c e s or p a r t s o f o r d i n a n c e s , t h a t a r e c o n t r a r y t o o r c o n f l i c t w i t h t h e p r o v i s i o n s of t h i s Z o n i n g O r d i n a n c e a r e h e r e b y repea led t o t h e e x t e n t n e c e s s a r y t o g i v e t h i s O r d i n a n c e E u l l force a n d e f f ec t .
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S e c t i o n 16 . 9 P e n a l - t i e s Any p e r s o n , p a r t n e r s h i p o r c o r p o r a t i o n who o r w h i c h h a s v i o l a t e d o r p e r m i t t e d t h e v i o l a t i o n of t h e p r o v i s i o n s of t h i s Z o n i n g O r d i n a n c e s l i a l 1 , upon b e i n g f o u n d l i a b l e t h e r e f o r i n a c i v i l e n f o r c e m e n t p r o c e e d i n g commenced b y a m u n i c i p a l i t y , p a y a j u d g m e n t of n o t l e s s t h a n $100.00 n o r more t h a n $500.00 p l u s a l l c o u r t c o s t s , i n c l u d i n g r e a s o n a b l e a t t o r n e y fees i n c u r r e d b y the m u n i c i p a l i t y a s a r e s u l t t h e r e o f . No j u d g m e n t s h a l l commence or be i m p o s e d , l e v i e d or p a y a b l e u n t i l t h e d a t e of t h e d e t e r m i n a t i o n of a v i o l a t i o n b y t h e d i s t r i c t j u s t i c b . If t h e d e f e n d a n t n e i t h e r p a y s n o r t i m e l y a p p e a l s t h e j u d g m e n t , t h e m u n i c i p a l i t y may e n f o r c e t h e j u d g m e n t p u r s u a n t t o the a p p l i c a b l e r u l e s of c i v i l p r o c e d u r e .
Each d a y t h a t a v i o 1 a t ; i o n c o n t i n u e s s h a l l c o n s t i t u t , e a s e p a r a t . e v i o l a t i o n , u n l e s s t h e d i s t r i c t j u s t i c e , d e t e r m i n i n g t h a t there h a s been a v i o l a t i o n , r u r t h e r d e t e r m i n e s t h a t t h e r e was a good f a i . t h b a s i s f o r t h e p e r s o n , p a r t n e r s h i p o r c o r p o r a t i o n v i o l a t i n g t he O r d i n a n c e t o h a v e b e l i e v e d t h a t t h e r e was no s u c h v i o l a t i o n , i n which e v e n t t h e r e s h a l l be deemed t o h a v e b e e n o n l y o n e s u c h v i o l a t i o n u n t i l t h e f i f t h d a y f o l . l o w i n g t h e d a t e of t h e d e t e r m i n a t i o n of a v i o l a t i o n b y t h e d i s t r i c t j u s t i c e a n d t h e r e a f t e r e a c h d a y t h a t a v i o l a t i o n c o n t i n u e s s h a l 1 c o n s t i t u t e a s e p a r a t e v i o l a t i o n . A l l j u d g m e n t s costs and r e a s o n a b l e a t t o r n e y fees c o l l e c t e d f o r t he v i o l a t i o n of z o n i n g o r d i n a n c e s s h a l l be p a i d o v e r t o t h e Townsh ip of H a n o v e r .
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Section 16.10 Effective Date T h i s Zoning Ordinance shall become efFective f i v e (5) days after enactment.
ORDAINED AND ENACTED T H I S /nd DAY OF TUME , 1990.
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ZONING ORDINANCE
AMEND I NG
THE ZONING MAP
HANOVER TOWNSHIP
BEAVER COUNTY
ENACTED: October 9, 1990
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ORDINANCE No.. &i$~
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF
HANOVER TOWNSHIP, BEAVER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA
WHEREAS Parcels No. 63-231-0125-000, 63-231-117.5, 63-231-0127.003 and 63-231-0125-001 are presently zoned as A-1 according to the Zoning Map of Hanover Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania;
a n d
WHEREAS the various owners of those parcels have applied f o r a change in'the zoning of those various parcels requesting that each of the parcels be rezosed as C-1 under the Zoning Ordinance of Hanover Township, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, as amended;
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WHEREAS a public hearing on the request for these changes was held by the Hanover Township Supervisors on October 9, 1990, at 7:30 p. m. in the Hanover Township Volunteer Fire Department Building, said hearing having been duly advertised;
NOW THEREFORE it is ORDAINED and ENACTED into Law this 4* day of October, 1990, that the following tax parcels shall be rezoned as C-1:
Parcel No. 63-231-0125- Parcel No. 63-231-117.5 Parcel No. 63-231-0127. Parcel No. 63-231-0125-
Attest:
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A@)& Gene Roberts,' Supervisor
Tamara McCoy, Supervisor
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ZONING ORDINANCE
' AMENDING
ORDINANCE N0.15B
OF 1990
HANOVER TOWNSHIP
BEAVER COUNTY
ENACTED: February 6, 1992
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1990 TO PFOVIDE FOR SOLID LWI'I2 1)TSl'OSRL F'ACILTTIES AS A CCXJDITIONAL
USE IN INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS; AND AiKPJDIfK; TIE DEFINITIONS AND
PUIWSE OF TlIE ORDII'WICE..
Section 1. Anlend Article I1 Sect ion 2.0 as follows
(deleted material i n brackets and inser ted material underlined) ;
Section 2.0 Purpose
f o r t he purpose of . lesseniqg congestion on t h e
roads and highways; to secure s a f e t y frmi f i r e ,
panic and o the r danger; to p r a m t e hea l th , nnrals
and t h e general welfare; to provide adequate
l i g h t and a i r ; t o prevent the overcrowding of
land; t o avoid undue corgest ion of i m p l a t i o n ;
t o faci l i ta te the adequate provision of t rans-
por ta t ion , water, sewage schools, parks and other
requirements ( . ) ; t o p r o v i d e for a safe adequate
water supply f o r dcmestic, canercia1 , a g r i c u l t u r a l --
or i n d u s t r i a l uco, ---- and o t h e r publ ic requirements,
as w e l l as preservat ion of the na tu ra l scenic and
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h i s t o r i c values i n the envi.ronment and preserva t ion
of forests, wetlands, aqu i f e r s and f loodplains; t o , . I
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Section 2.
Ordinance as follows:
Section 3.1
preserve prime acjricul t u r e and farmland considering
topqraphy, soil type and c l a s s i f i c a t i o n and
present use.
Amend A r t i c l e I11 Sect ion 3 . 1 of t h e Zoning
Meaning of Words
BUFFER AREA; A strip of land which is planted and
maintained i n shrubs , bushes , trees , g r a s s , (or) o the r
landscaping material and any .o ther condi t ion which may
be required to minimize the v i s u a l impact of t h e use
and wi.thin which no structure is permitted except a
w a l l . (or) fence or monitoring w e l l . -
COAL W U S E DISPOSAL, ARLA: An area used and - operated ' I s o l e l y f o r t h e deposi t o f waste materials resul. t iny
f r m a coal mining operat ion, bu t s h a l l not i.nclude
embankment, or i m p o u n d n e t i t , t o contain --_- , d i v e r t or
store water, except necessary sedimentation ~ i d s
accessory to the l a n d f i l l or. The types of waste I
materials deposited a t l a n d f i l l sites and the hand-
l i n g , treatment, s torage and any o t h e r a c t i v i t y with
respect to s a i d materials s h a l l be i n canipliance with
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a l l appl icable federal , s tate and local s t a t u t e s ,
regulat ions and e n f o r c m n t orders.
shall not include municipal , residual or hazardous
waste as such terms are defined and such use is
regulated by the Sol id Waste Management A c t , t h e act
Such waste
Of Ju ly 7, 1980, P. 12. 380, tJO. 97, 35 P. S. 6018.101 -
et seq., as amended or its successor s t a t u t e .
JUNK : Sha l l mean any discarded material or
article and s h a l l include, but no t be limited to,
scrap metal, abandoned or' junked motor vehic les or
vehic le parts, mchi.neiy parks, papers, glass and
r e l a t ed items, containers , or pa r t i . a l l y dismantled
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. IIANDFILLS: ( An area used and operated so le ly for
s t r u c t u r e s or parts thereof , it s h a l l al-so i.ncl.ucle
a p a r t i a l l y disnmtled nntor vehic le not bearing
cu r ren t r eg i s t r a t ion plates and which is not i n t h e
process of on-going and irnmediate repair. I t s h a l l
no t include refuse or garbage kept i n a proper
container f o r the purpose of prompt disposal ( . ) or - solid, municipal, res idua l , or hazardous waste, as
such ternis are defined and such waste is regulated -
by t h e Solid Waste Planacje~nent A c t , t h e act of J U I 7 ,
1980, P. L. 380, No. 97, -- 35 I?. S. 6018.101 et seq.,
as amended or its successor s t a t u t e .
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t h e d e p s i t of waste materials r e s u l t i n g fram a coal
nunincj operat ion, b u t shall not include emlxmk~nent, or
impoundnent, to contain, d i v e r t or store water, except
necessary sedimentation ponds accessory to t h e land-
f i l l . The typs o€ waste mater ia l s deposited a t land-
f i l l sites and the handling, treatment, s torage and
any o the r a c t i v i t y with respect to said materials s h a l l
be i n ccmpliance w i l l a l l appl icable f ede ra l ,
and local s t a t u t e s , regulat ions and enforcement orders . )
The use of land fo r t h e disposal of sol id ,municipal ,
r e s idua l or hazardous waste as such terms are defined
and such use is requlated by t h e Sol id Waste k4anage-
state
ment A c t , t h e act of J u l y 7, 1980, P. L. 380, fJo.97,
35 P. S . 6018.101 e t sq., as amended or i.ts successor
s t a t u t e .
(IWHICIPAL WASTE: Any garbage, re fuse , i n d u s t r i a l ,
l u n c h r m or o f f i c e waste and o the r material including
s o i l d , liquid, smi - so l id or contained gaseous material
r e s u l t i n g fram operation o€ r e s i d e n t i a l ,
cammercial or i n s t i t u t i o n a l es tabl ishments and ccnununity
activities;
lmzardous waste f rcni a iiluiii c i p a l , cannerc ia l or inst i - -
t u t i o n a l water supply treatment p l an t , sewage treatment
municipal,
bu t s h a l l not include any sludge or
p l an t , or a i r pol lu t ion con t ro l f a c i l i t y . )
( MUNICIPAL L?wDFIIJ,: Any f a c i l i t y t h a t is designed,
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operated or maintained f o r t h e disposal of municipal
waste, wliether or not such f a c i l i t y possesses a permit
from the department under the Sol id Waste Management
Act ( 1'. L. 380, No. 97 ) . The tern s h a l l not
include any f a c i l i t y t h a t is used f o r disposal
d m o l i t i o n waste, sludge frm sewage treatment plants
or water supp1.y treatment p l an t s or mine disposal
of
materials. )
SI'RUCI'URE : my man-ma& object having an ascer-
ta inable s ta t ionary locat ion on or i n land or water,
wliether or not aff ixed to t h e land . Struc tures
include, b u t are not l imi ted to, buildings, sheds,
UNDERGROUND M l X R SbTPLY: Any public or p r iva t e
w e l l or spring which provides water f o r dms t i c , '
agr i cu l tu ra l or connnercial use.
Section 3 . Amend A r t i c l e X I Sect ion 11.2 as follows:
4. . Landf i l l s
( a ) A l a n d f i l l s h a l l have a buffer area such
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t h a t the l a n d f i l l is not v i s i b l e frm t h e pro-
per ty boundary; Board of Supervisors may hipose
such concli t i ons as are necessaq .
( b )
from any dwelling, cliurch, school or any other
N o l a n d f i l l s h a l l be within 500 yards
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buildincr or buildinus which f run time to t i m e
are u t i l i z e d f o r hunan occupancy.
( c 1 N o l a n d f i l l s s h a l l be wi th in 500 feet of
any property l i n e , t h e area k t w e e n property
l i n e and the l a n d f i l l s h a l l be a bu f fe r area.
( d ) The height of any l a n d f i l l shall not
exceed 45 f e e t as measured from t h e o r i g i n a l
e levat ion of the land sur face prior to e a r t h
mving a c t i v i t i e s .
( e ) The appl icant s h a l l suhnit a plan t o
provide adequate access f o r a l a n d f i l l
s a t i s f a c t o r y to t h e Board of Supervisors; t h e
E a r d of Sumrvisors mav inx>se condi t ions as
it deems proper to provide adequate access.
( f )
appl icant to i n s t a l l t r a f f i c con t ro l devices
or improvement t o e x i s t i n g roadway to assure
The b a r d of Supervisors may requi re the
. t h e safe ty of ingress and eg res s f r a n t h e
l a n d f i l l .
( cj ) The buffer area shall conta in such '
landscaping, fences or o t h e r condi t ion which
i n s u f f i c i e n t quan t i ty and q u a l i t y to be
a e s t h e t i c a l l y desirable and cons i s t en t with
- the surrounding area.
( h ) Any motor vehic le or equ ipnmt shall k
garaged and not parked i n t h e open when no t i n
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use.
( i )
f r a n any dwelling, church, school or any o the r
buildincr or buildincis which fran time to t i m e
N o accessory bui lding s h a l l be 500 yards
are u t i l i z e d f o r human occupancy.
( j ) No vehicle washing f a c i l i t y s h a l l be
within 500 yards of any underground water supply.
( k )
o the r condi t ions as it deems advisable to g ive
The Board of Supervisors may i m p s e such
e f f e c t to the Purposes and C m u n i t y
Developement Objectives of this Ordinance.
Sect ion 4 . Severab i l i t y
Should any sec t ion or provision of t h i s amendment be declared to be
inva l id , such ac t ion s h a l l no t a f f e c t the v a l i d i t y of this Amendment as a
whole or any o the r part thereof , and t h e sec t ions and provis ions remaining
s h a l l rennin i n e f f e c t as though t h e sec t ion or provis ion declared inva l id
had never k e n a p a r t thereof .
Section 5 . Effec t ive Date
Th i s Amendment s h a l l be. e f f e c t i v e irmnediately.
Sec t ion 6. E m ? The zoning district map is amended as shown on
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ORDAXNED AND N C E D TIIIS 6 th DAY OF February ,1992.
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Member
SCOTT DELLE’IT, AICP
[email protected] 412-394-5439
BABST I CALLAND I CLEMENTS 1 ZOMNIR A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
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August 3,2007
VIA CERTIFIED MAIL AND FACSIMILE
Frank Mancini, Jr., Director Beaver County Planning Commission Beaver County Courthouse 810 Third Street Beaver, PA 15009
Re: Hanover Township Enacted Ordinance No. WZoning Ordinance Amendment
Dear Mr. Mancini:
In accordance with the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, enclosed are two certified copies of Ordinance No. 55 for the Township of Hanover enacted by the Board of Supervisors on July 17, 2007.
Thank you for your attention to this matter. If you have any questions regarding the above, please contact our office.
Very truly yours,
Scott Dellett, AICP Paralegalkand Use Administration
Enclosures
cc: Hanover Township (c/o Gregory E. DeLuca, Chairman)(via electronic mail, w/ encl.) Timothy J. Bish, Esquire Peter J. Veltri, Esquire
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OFFICIAL
TOWNSHIP OF HANOVER ORDINANCE NO. 5
AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HANOVER; SAVER COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING CHAPTER 160 OF THE HANOVER TOWNSHIP CODE OF ORDINANCES, ZONING, AS AMENDED, TO PERMIT ALL OTHER USES NOT SPECIFICALLY LISTED IN ANY ZONING DISTRICT AS A
SUBJECT TO CERTAIN RESTRICTIONS. CONDITIONAL USE IN THE 1-1 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
WHEREAS, the Chapter 160 of the Hanover Township Code of Ordinances, Zoning, as amended, (the “Township Zoning Ordinance”) regulates zoning and land use matters within the Township of Hanover (the “Township”); and
WHEREAS, the Board of Supervisors of the Township of Hanover desires to amend the Township Zoning Ordinance in order to permit all other uses not specifically listed in any zoning district as a conditional use in the 1-1 Industrial District subject to compliance with certain criteria and requirements;
NOW THEREFORE, the Board of Supervisors of the Township of Hanover hereby ordains and enacts as follows, incorporating the above recitals by reference:
SECTION 1. Section 160-44 of the Township Zoning Ordinance is amended by inserting a new Subsection F as follows:
F. All other uses not specifically listed in any zoning district shall be permitted as conditional uses in the 1-1 Industrial District upon the applicant demonstrating that the proposed use satisfies the following requirements:
1. The proposed use will not endanger the public health, safety or welfare if located where proposed, and that the use will not deteriorate the environment or generate nuisance conditions such as traffic congestion, noise, dust, smoke, glare or vibration.
2. The proposed use meets all applicable dimensional and lot and yard regulations for the 1-1 Industrial District, all other expressed standards and criteria for comparable uses, and any requirements of this Chapter for the 1-1 Industrial District.
3. The proposed use is an appropriate use on the proposed site.
CERTIFICATE
1, Donna Kozarovich, the Secretary of Hanover Township, hereby certify that the attached document is a true and correct copy of Hanover Township Ordinance No.
, as approved by the Board of Supervisors of Hanover Township on July 17,2007. ss-
H A N O F R TOWNSHZP
Date:
(Seal)
By: Donna KozaroGid Township Secretary