It is the intent of this article to establish
clear standards for certain supplemental uses and activities that
are authorized in various zoning districts and for other uses not
specifically designated within one or more zoning districts. Where
such uses or activities occur, they should comply strictly with the
standards of this article, which have been created to address their
particular impacts.
The Zoning Hearing Board may allow as a special
exception the conversion of a single-family detached dwelling into
a dwelling for a greater number of families, subject to the following
requirements:
B.
Each dwelling unit shall not have less than 500 square
feet of floor area.
C.
The lot area per dwelling unit is not reduced thereby
to an amount less than that required by this chapter for the district
in which the designated lot is located.
D.
The yard and building area requirements for the district
in which the building is located shall not be reduced.
E.
There is no external alteration of the building except
as may be necessary for reasons of safety. Fire escapes and outside
stairways shall, where practicable, be located to the rear of the
building.
F.
The Zoning Hearing Board shall specify the maximum
number of families permitted to occupy such building and may prescribe
such further conditions and restrictions as the Board may consider
appropriate.
G.
The off-street parking requirements of this chapter,
or any other arrangements as deemed appropriate by the Zoning Hearing
Board, are met.
H.
All applicable state and federal water and sewer requirements
shall apply.
[Amended 9-6-1994 by Ord. No. 165; 6-2-1998 by Ord. No.
196]
The following accessory uses shall be permitted,
subject to the additional requirements herein:
A.
Uses accessory to agriculture.
(1)
Greenhouses.
(2)
Roadside stands for display and sale of farm products,
in accordance with the following:
(a)
A minimum of 50% of the total products offered
for sale shall have been produced by the operator of the market, by
his/her relatives. A maximum of 1,500 square feet of building floor
area shall be occupied by such use.
(b)
At least three off-street parking spaces shall
be provided on the lot. Where building area exceeds 600 square feet,
one additional parking space shall be provided for each additional
200 square feet of building area.
(c)
Sale of farm products shall be conducted either
from a temporary stand, dismantled at the end of the growing season,
or from a permanent building, sited in compliance with all setback
requirements for the zoning district in which it is located. Any temporary
structure shall be set back at least 25 feet from the edge of the
cartway of the adjacent road.
(d)
See sign provisions in § 184-92G(7).
[Amended 12-20-2011 by Ord. No. 327]
(3)
Other agricultural buildings used for storage or preparation
of products produced on the premises.
(4)
Keeping of livestock is permitted in conjunction with
a principal agricultural use, provided that the following requirements
are met:
(a)
No maximum number of animals shall apply if there is a ten-acre minimum lot area. If the lot area is less than 10 acres, then the requirements of § 184-71B(4) below shall also apply.
(b)
All feed lots and structures used for housing
the animals shall be placed a minimum of 150 feet from any lot line
of any other property, unless a written waiver is provided by all
owners of record of such other property.
(e)
A grass strip at least eight feet wide should
be provided between a field and any street cartway or shoulder.
(f)
New or expanded manure storage areas shall be
set back the following minimum distances:
[1]
One hundred feet from a perennial stream, river,
spring, lake, pond or reservoir.
[2]
One hundred feet from a private water well or
an open sinkhole.
[3]
One hundred feet from an active public water
drinking well or water source surface intake, unless a larger distance
is required by federal or state regulation.
[4]
Two hundred feet from each property line, unless
landowners within such distance execute a written waiver of the setback,
or unless a wider setback is established by state regulations.
(g)
A person owning or having in his/her custody
livestock or poultry shall maintain the livestock or poultry so as
to minimize health or safety hazards and noxious odors to persons
occupying other properties and to properly control rodents and vectors,
except as this provision may be preempted by the State Right to Farm
Act, the State Agricultural Security Areas Act or other applicable
state law.
(h)
A person owning or having in his/her custody
livestock or poultry shall not permit the animals to enter other property
without advance permission from the owner or appropriate authority.
Such lack of control of animals is hereby declared to be a nuisance
and dangerous to the public health and safety.
B.
Uses accessory to dwellings.
(1)
Private garages, private parking spaces, barns, shelters
for pets.
(2)
Noncommercial swimming pools or other recreational
facilities.
(a)
All aboveground and in-ground pools as well
as all filters, pumps and other mechanical equipment and associated
pool decking shall conform to a ten-foot side yard setback and ten-foot
rear yard setback.
[Amended 12-20-2011 by Ord. No. 327; 4-6-2021 by Ord. No. 405]
(b)
Any floodlighting or other illumination used
in conjunction with the pool shall be shielded and directed away from
adjoining properties.
(c)
Fencing.
[1]
In-ground pools shall be completely enclosed
by a fence or wall not less than four feet in height. If a fence is
used, the vertical and horizontal interfaces shall be no more than
two inches. All gates or doors shall be equipped with locks.
[2]
Aboveground pools four feet or higher need not
be enclosed by a fence or wall, but the ladder serving the pool shall
be locked in an inaccessible position at least four feet above the
ground or removed and locked up elsewhere.
(3)
Private greenhouses and garden sheds.
(4)
Keeping of livestock or pets, not in conjunction with
a principal agricultural use, shall meet the following requirements:
(a)
A person owning or having in his/her custody
animals shall maintain them so as to minimize health or safety hazards
and noxious odors to persons occupying other properties and to properly
control rodents and vectors. Only animals that are domesticated and
do not represent a known safety hazard to humans shall be permitted
as pets.
(b)
A person owning or having in his/her custody
animals shall not permit the animals to enter other property without
advance permission from the owner.
(c)
The following maximum numbers of animals shall
be kept on a lot:
[1]
A minimum lot area of two acres shall be required
to keep one cow, horse, pig, hog or similar-sized animal. One additional
animal of such size may be kept for each acre of lot area in excess
of two acres.
[2]
A minimum lot area of one acre shall be required
to keep one sheep, goat or similar-sized animal. Three additional
animals of such size may be kept for each acre of lot area in excess
of one acre.
[3]
A minimum lot area of 10,000 square feet shall
be required to keep poultry or similar-sized animals. A maximum of
four such animals shall apply, except that an average of four such
animals shall be permitted for each acre of lot area.
[4]
A maximum of six dogs, cats or similar domesticated small animals over the age of one year shall be permitted to be kept as accessory to a dwelling. A maximum of six rabbits or similar-sized animals shall be kept as accessory to a dwelling. A "kennel," as defined by § 184-10, shall only be allowed where specifically permitted by the applicable district regulations.
(6)
Temporary unit for relative. A temporary dwelling
unit may be established as accessory to a principal single-family
dwelling unit if the following requirements are met:
[Amended 11-13-2008 by Ord. No. 301]
(a)
The unit shall be totally enclosed within the principal building.
(b)
The principal dwelling unit shall be owner-occupied.
(c)
An internal connection shall be maintained as a means of access
between the principal and accessory dwelling units, such as a stairway
or corridor.
(d)
The owners shall file a written covenant in the Montgomery County
Recorder of Deeds office that prohibits the use of the property as
two or more dwelling units. The covenant must be approved by the Township
Solicitor. It must run with the land and require the removal of cooking
facilities in one of the dwelling units within six months after the
dwelling unit is no longer occupied by a member of the owner's immediate
family.
(e)
The applicant must agree to annually renew the permit by proving
that the unit is still occupied by immediate family members of the
owner and make the property available for Township inspection if requested.
(f)
If an on-lot septic system will be utilized, it shall be found
adequate by the County Health Department for the expanded use.
(g)
Any exterior changes to the principal building to incorporate
an attached accessory unit shall not decrease its appearance as a
single-family detached dwelling as viewed from a street or another
property.
(h)
Immediate family members are limited to parents, grandparents,
children, grandchildren, sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, stepparents
and stepchildren.
(i)
Detached temporary dwellings are specifically prohibited.
(j)
Access to the temporary dwelling unit shall be through the principal
dwelling unit unless the building code requires additional access.
C.
Setback requirements for detached buildings and structures
accessory to dwellings.
[Amended 12-20-2011 by Ord. No. 327; 6-16-2015 by Ord. No. 360; 8-15-2017 by Ord. No. 379; 4-6-2021 by Ord. No. 405]
(1)
Front yard:
(a)
For lots less than three acres, accessory buildings and/or structures
shall not be permitted in the front yard (that minimum setback area
where the principal building cannot be placed, as defined). An accessory
structure shall not be located between the principal building and
the street on the principal facade of the building (the side of the
building that has the front door). (Note: For the setback line for
an accessory structure of a house that sits on an angle facing the
corner and not in line with either street, the principal facade line
would be extended along the building line until it intersects the
two front yard lines.)
(b)
For lot sizes of three acres or more, accessory buildings and/or structures shall not be permitted in the front yard (that minimum setback area where the principal building cannot be placed, as defined). If a structure is located between a principal building and the street as defined in Subsection C(1)(a) above, street trees shall be planted along the existing street in accordance with the requirements listed in § 155-27C unless it is determined by the Zoning Officer that the existing vegetation is sufficient.
(2)
Rear yard:
(a)
A detached structure that has a floor area less than 250 square
feet, has a maximum height of 12 feet and is accessory to a dwelling
shall have a minimum rear yard of five feet, if such rear yard is
not adjacent to a street.
(b)
A detached structure that has a gross floor area of 1,200 square
feet or less including interior vehicle parking and is accessory to
a dwelling shall have a minimum rear yard of 10 feet, if such rear
yard is not adjacent to a street.
(c)
A detached structure that has a gross floor area over 1,200
square feet including interior vehicular parking and is accessory
to a dwelling shall have a minimum rear yard of 20 feet, if such rear
yard is not adjacent to a street.
(3)
Side yard:
(a)
A detached structure that has a floor area less than 250 square
feet, has a maximum height of 12 feet and is accessory to a dwelling
shall have a minimum side yard of five feet, if such side yard is
not adjacent to a street.
(b)
A detached structure that has a gross floor area of 1,200 square
feet or less including interior vehicle parking and is accessory to
a dwelling shall have a minimum side yard of 10 feet, if such side
yard is not adjacent to a street.
(c)
A detached structure that has a gross floor area over 1,200
square feet including interior vehicular parking and is accessory
to a dwelling shall have a minimum side yard of 20 feet, if such side
yard is not adjacent to a street.
(4)
Setback between buildings: If an applicant proposes to have two accessory
buildings that if added together in floor area would not comply with
the setbacks of this section, then five-foot minimum setbacks shall
apply between each such accessory building and between the principal
and each accessory building.
(5)
Any accessory structure constructed to serve a home occupation shall be reviewed and approved under the standards of § 184-72.
(7)
Measurement. In measuring the floor area of accessory buildings,
the square footage shall be those areas with a clear height of six
feet or greater.
D.
Size limit for accessory buildings.
[Amended 12-20-2011 by Ord. No. 327; 4-6-2021 by Ord. No. 405]
(1)
For lots less than three acres, any accessory building (with the
exception of agricultural buildings) which exceeds 1,200 square feet
in gross floor area including interior vehicular parking or 25 feet
in height may be permitted by the Zoning Hearing Board as a special
exception subject to the following standards:
(a)
The Zoning Hearing Board may impose additional setback requirements from property boundaries, in addition to the requirements of Subsection C above.
(b)
The visual impact of the building on neighboring properties
shall be considered.
(c)
Compatibility of the building with the size and scale of surrounding
buildings shall be considered.
(d)
The Zoning Hearing Board may place conditions on a special exception
approval to ensure compatibility with neighboring properties, such
as requiring additional landscaping or driveway and parking improvements.
(2)
For lot sizes of three acres or more, any accessory building (with
the exception of agricultural buildings) which exceeds 3,000 square
feet in gross floor area including interior vehicular parking or 25
feet in height may be permitted by the Zoning Hearing Board as a special
exception subject to the following standards:
(a)
The Zoning Hearing Board may impose additional setback requirements from property boundaries, in addition to the requirements of Subsection C above.
(b)
The visual impact of the building on neighboring properties
shall be considered.
(c)
Compatibility of the building with the size and scale of surrounding
buildings shall be considered.
(d)
The Zoning Hearing Board may place conditions on a special exception
approval to ensure compatibility with neighboring properties, such
as requiring additional landscaping or driveway and parking improvements.
E.
Uses accessory to noncommercial recreational use.
Customary recreation, refreshment and service uses and buildings in
any noncommercial recreational area.
F.
Parking of commercial vehicles in residential districts.
[Amended 12-15-2020 by Ord. No. 404]
(1)
Routine parking of not more than two commercially
registered vehicles of no more than two axles which are used regularly
or frequently for business purposes shall be permitted. Routine parking
of more than two such vehicles shall constitute a business operation
and shall not be permitted in a residential district.
(2)
Routine parking of one commercially registered vehicle
of three or more axles which is used regularly or frequently for business
purposes shall be permitted; more than one shall constitute a business
operation and shall not be permitted in a residential district.
G.
Other accessory uses. Accessory uses other than those
listed above may be permitted in compliance with the requirements
for principal uses in the district in which they are located and which
they are accessory to.
A.
Permitted and prohibited home occupation uses.
(1)
The following home occupations are permitted in any district, subject to the requirements in § 184-72B and all other applicable requirements of this chapter:
(a)
The professional office or studio of a teacher,
artist, accountant, architect, landscape architect, minister, musician,
engineer or practitioner of a similar character.
(b)
Custom dressmaking, millinery, tailoring, sewing
of fabric for custom apparel and custom home furnishing.
(d)
A family day-care home, as defined in this chapter, in compliance with the standards of § 184-72D(3) below.
(f)
Any office in which chattels or goods, wares
or merchandise are not commercially created, exchanged, or sold on
site. No outdoor storage is permitted as part of this use.
[Amended 6-2-1998 by Ord. No. 196; 6-16-2015 by Ord. No. 360]
(g)
Tutoring, limited to not more than two students at one time; tutoring of more than two students shall be considered a special exception, in accordance with § 184-72C below.
(h)
A fine arts studio in which only individual
works of art are created.
(j)
A barbershop and beauty parlor, limited to not more than two clients at one time. More than two clients shall be considered a special exception, in accordance with § 184-72C below.[4]
[4]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection A(1)(k),
pertaining to other comparable uses, was repealed 6-2-1998 by Ord.
No. 196.
(k)
The professions of lawyer, doctor, and dentist.
[Added 6-16-2015 by Ord.
No. 360]
(2)
Home occupations shall not include commercial businesses,
hospitals, clinics, animal hospitals, restaurants or cafes, hotels,
boardinghouses or any similar use.
B.
Home occupation regulations.
(1)
The office, studio or rooms used shall be located
in the dwelling in which the practitioner resides, or in a building
accessory thereto.
(2)
The exterior appearance of the dwelling must be maintained
as a residence. No home occupation activities shall be visible from
a public street or from any neighboring property. No goods shall be
publicly displayed on the premises.
(3)
No more than two outside employees, assistants, helpers,
subcontractors, etc., shall be permitted, unless authorized as a special
exception by the Zoning Hearing Board, considering the size of the
lot and the impacts upon nearby properties.
[Amended 6-2-1998 by Ord. No. 196]
(4)
Vehicular access improvements shall be provided by
the practitioner when a use generates more traffic than would normally
be expected for a residence, as determined by the Board of Supervisors
with the advice of the Township Engineer.
(5)
When more than two outside employees are permitted by the Zoning Hearing Board and/or when customers, patients, clients, etc., will come to the property, the home occupation proposal and use shall comply with the applicable requirements of Chapter 155, Subdivision and Land Development.
(6)
When more than two outside employees are permitted
by the Zoning Hearing Board, one additional off-street parking space
shall be provided for each employee, outside of the front yard area
of the property.
(7)
When customers, patients, clients, etc., will come
to the property, one additional off-street parking space shall be
provided for each 300 square feet of gross floor area devoted to the
home occupation.
(8)
One sign meeting the requirements for nameplates and identification signs of § 184-92A herein shall be permitted for any home occupation.
C.
Special exception home occupations. The following home occupations shall be permitted only as special exceptions subject to the requirements of Subsection D below:
D.
Standards for special exceptions. All special exception home occupations shall be granted or denied by the Zoning Hearing Board in accordance with § 184-43 herein and the following standards:
(1)
All special exception home occupations must comply with the standards of § 184-72B herein, except as specified below.
(3)
Family day-care homes and group day-care homes shall
comply with the following standards:
(a)
The owner must be registered with the Pennsylvania
Department of Public Welfare (DPW) and must demonstrate compliance
with all DPW regulations for such homes.
(b)
The requisite outdoor play area shall be surrounded
by a safety fence or natural barrier impenetrable by children or small
animals.
(c)
Outdoor play shall be limited to the hours between
8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
(d)
One additional off-street parking space shall
be provided per nonresident employee and one safe passenger unloading
space measuring at least 10 by 20 feet shall be provided.
(4)
Adult day-care homes.
(a)
Adult day-care homes shall meet the applicable
standards of the Department of Aging and all other state and Township
ordinances.
(b)
One additional off-street parking space shall
be provided per nonresident employee and one safe passenger unloading
space measuring at least 10 by 20 feet shall be provided.
Child day-care centers, private nursery schools
and kindergartens and adult day-care centers, as defined herein, are
allowed as a conditional use in any district, except where permitted
by right. All such uses, whether by right or conditional, shall demonstrate
compliance with the following requirements:
A.
Child day-care centers, nursery schools and kindergartens.
(1)
The operator must be registered with the Pennsylvania
Department of Public Welfare (DPW) and must demonstrate compliance
with all DPW regulations for such homes.
(2)
One off-street parking space shall be provided for
each employee and one safe passenger unloading space measuring 10
by 20 feet for each 10 children that the center is licensed to accommodate.
(3)
When an off-premises play area is utilized, it must
be located within 500 feet and be safely accessible without crossing
at grade any arterial street or other hazardous area.
(4)
The requisite outdoor play area shall be surrounded
by a safety fence or natural barrier impenetrable by children or small
animals.
(5)
Outdoor play shall be limited to the hours between
8:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
(6)
No portion of the outdoor play area shall be located
less than 100 feet from an existing occupied dwelling without the
owner's written consent.
(7)
Any sign shall comply with the regulations applicable
to the district in which the center is located.
(8)
In any residential district, no day-care center in
a freestanding building shall be located within 500 feet of any other
freestanding day-care center, private nursery or kindergarten. Day-care
centers in schools or places of worship are exempt from this requirement.
[Amended 6-2-1998 by Ord. No. 196]
B.
Adult day-care centers.
(1)
Adult day-care centers must be registered with the
Pennsylvania Department of Aging and must demonstrate compliance with
all applicable regulations for such facilities.
(2)
One off-street parking space shall be provided for
each employee and one safe passenger unloading space measuring 10
by 20 feet for each 10 clients the center is licensed to accommodate.
(3)
Any sign shall comply with the regulations applicable
to the district in which the center is located.
Bed-and-breakfast facilities, as defined in this chapter, may be permitted as a special exception in any residential district, as determined by the Zoning Hearing Board in accordance with the standards of § 184-43 herein and the following additional standards. Where permitted by right, bed-and-breakfast facilities shall also comply with the following standards:
A.
A bed-and-breakfast facility shall be permitted only
in single-family detached, owner-occupied dwellings.
B.
The principal use of the property shall remain that
of a single-family residential dwelling.
C.
No more than seven guest rooms may be offered on any
individual residential property.
D.
One full bathroom (one toilet, wash basin, bath and/or
shower) shall be provided for each three guest rooms.
E.
The length of stay for any guest shall be not more
than seven uninterrupted days.
F.
Meals shall consist of breakfast only, and only for
guests of the establishment. Owners shall comply with all federal,
state and local requirements for the preparation, handling and serving
of food.
G.
Any amenities (swimming pool, tennis court, etc.)
shall be solely for the use of the resident owner and occupants of
the facility.
H.
The owner shall maintain a current guest register.
I.
Area and dimensional standards shall be those that
apply to a single-family detached dwelling within the applicable zoning
district.
J.
One additional on-site parking space shall be provided
per guest room and shall not be located in the required front yard
area.
K.
Any sign shall meet the requirements of § 184-92A herein for residential nameplates and identification signs.
L.
Each bed-and-breakfast facility shall be equipped
with smoke detectors and fire extinguishers in accordance with the
requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry
and with the stipulations of the Township Fire Code.[1] Guests shall be provided with information regarding the
floor plan of the building and the location of emergency exits.
M.
If the bed-and-breakfast facility is to be served
by an on-site sewage system, the owner must obtain written approval
from the Township's Sewage Enforcement Officer concerning the adequacy
of the on-site system to serve the increased demand resulting from
the facility.
N.
A bed-and-breakfast facility shall only be permitted
in a building that existed prior to 1940, although additions to such
building may be made.
[Added 6-2-1998 by Ord. No. 196]
Kennels, as defined in this chapter, are permitted as a special exception in the R-1 District and in all nonresidential districts, except where permitted by right, as determined by the Zoning Hearing Board in accordance with § 184-43 herein and the following additional standards:
Adult uses may be permitted as a special exception in the Heavy Industrial District in accordance with § 184-43 herein and the following standards:
A.
No adult use shall be permitted to be located within
500 feet of an existing residence, residential district, place of
worship, school or school property line, playground, park or any other
adult use.
[Amended 6-2-1998 by Ord. No. 196]
B.
No adult use shall be considered to be a permissible change of use, in conformance with Article VII, Nonconforming Status Properties, unless the subject property is located in a district where adult uses are permitted and can be shown to comply with the regulations, standards and criteria of this section.
C.
Adult uses shall be housed in completely enclosed buildings, designed and used in a manner which prevents the viewing of adult use activities or materials from outside the building. No exterior display of products, activities or shows shall be permitted, except for a sign which identifies the name of the establishment and its hours of operation, in conformance with the requirements of Article XII herein.
D.
If any portion of a use meets the definition of adult
use, then that portion must comply with the requirements of this section.
E.
The use shall not operate between the hours of 12:00
midnight and 8:00 a.m.
[Added 6-2-1998 by Ord. No. 196]
F.
The application for the use shall list the full legal
names and addresses of all owners of the use and all shareholders
of any company that owns the use, in addition to the full legal name,
address and day and evening telephone numbers of an on-site manager.
[Added 6-2-1998 by Ord. No. 196]
[Added 6-2-1998 by Ord. No. 196]
Group homes are permitted within a lawful dwelling
unit, provided that the following additional requirements are met:
B.
A group home shall not include any use meeting the
definition of a treatment center.
D.
The facility shall have adequate staff supervision
for the number and type of residents.
E.
The applicant shall provide evidence of any applicable
federal, state or county licensing or certification to the Zoning
Officer.
F.
The group home shall register, in writing, its location,
general type of treatment/care, maximum number of residents and sponsoring
agency with the Zoning Officer.
G.
Any medical or counseling services shall be limited
to a maximum of three nonresidents per day. Any staff meetings shall
be limited to a maximum of five persons per day.
H.
A minimum of one off-street parking space shall be
provided per on-site employee, plus one space for every two residents
of a type reasonably expected to be able to drive a vehicle.
I.
If a group home is in a residential district, an appearance
shall be maintained that is closely similar to nearby dwellings, and
no sign shall identify the use.
[Added 6-2-1998 by Ord. No. 196]
B.
The applicant shall provide a written description
of all types of persons intended to occupy the use during the life
of the permit. Any future additions to this list shall require an
additional special exception approval.
C.
The applicant shall prove to the satisfaction of the
Zoning Hearing Board that the use will involve adequate on-site supervision
and security measures to protect public safety.
D.
The Zoning Hearing Board may place conditions upon
the use to protect public safety, such as conditions on the types
of residents and security measures.
[Added 4-6-1999 by Ord. No. 202; amended 12-20-2011 by Ord. No.
327; 9-4-2012 by Ord. No. 334]
A.
Drive-through restaurants will be only permitted in the MS Main Street
District; the Highway Commercial District Class II and Class III;
the Retail Business District; and the LLI Interchange Overlay District.
Drive-through restaurants will not be permitted in any other district.
[Amended 8-15-2017 by Ord. No. 379]
B.
Drive-through restaurants must meet the following standards:
(1)
A minimum stacking area for eight cars shall be provided, including
the space at the pickup window.
(3)
Additional parking spaces will be required at a minimum of one
parking space for 100 square feet of gross floor area.
(4)
Drive-through restaurants must meet all of the other requirements
of the district in which they are located.
(5)
If a drive-through is located within 300 feet of the ultimate
right-of-way of Ridge Pike and located in the MS Main Street District
then all drive-through windows shall be located on a side and/or rear
building wall that does not have frontage on Ridge Pike.
[Added 4-22-2014 by Ord. No. 348]
Mining, as defined in Article II, § 184-10, shall be permitted in the HI Heavy Industrial District, subject to the following regulations and requirements:
A.
Setbacks. Buildings and the outward edge which is part of any mining
operation within the Township shall be set back from property lines
and road frontages as follows:
[Amended 8-15-2017 by Ord. No. 379]
B.
Hours of operation. No mining operations conducted in the Township
shall commence operations of any machinery utilized in the mining
business, including motorized vehicles engaged in the business, until
7:00 a.m., and all such operations shall cease by 5:00 p.m., prevailing
time, Monday through Friday only.
C.
Exterior storage. Any exterior storage of mining product or byproduct
shall comply with all recognized fire standards and safety standards
and shall be screened from view with the planting of an appropriate
evergreen screen.
D.
Deliveries or transport to and from the site. No deliveries to the
location or transportation of product or byproduct of the mining operation
shall be conducted except between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00
p.m., prevailing time, Monday through Friday only.
E.
External illumination. Any external illumination to be placed on
the site as part of or to assist in the mining operation shall be
shielded from direct visual observation on any adjoining property
or along any adjacent roadway.
[Added 6-16-2015 by Ord.
No. 360]
To encourage maintenance and management of forested or wooded open space and promote the conduct of forestry as defined in Article II, § 184-10, as a sound and economically viable use of forested land throughout the Township, forestry activities, including, but not limited to, timber harvesting, shall be a permitted use by right in all zoning districts, subject to the following regulations and requirements:
A.
Hours of operation. No forestry operations conducted in the Township shall commence operations of any machinery utilized in the forestry business, including motorized vehicles engaged in the business, outside the permitted hours in accordance with Limerick Township Chapter 72, Construction Activities.
B.
All outside agency approvals shall be obtained prior to commencing
of forestry activities.
[Added 7-18-2023 by Ord. No. 423]
Convenience store, as defined herein, is permitted as per the
specified zoning district standards. All such uses, whether by right
or conditional, shall demonstrate compliance with the following requirements:
A.
Definition. "Convenience store" is "specialized retail" and shall
include terms "convenience retail" and "retail sales with gas station."
A convenience store may include gasoline service station or electric
vehicle charging facilities, a restaurant or tavern with or without
seating or with or without a drive-through.
B.
Parking calculations for a convenience store shall include the following
matrix:
(1)
Parking shall be provided for eight spaces per 1,000 square
feet of gross floor area, exclusive of parking at gasoline dispensers
and electric vehicle charging stalls.
(3)
Designated curb side pickup areas may be included in parking
requirements provided they do not exceed 25% of the parking stalls
immediately adjacent to the building.
(a)
Curbside pick-up areas in excess of 25% of the parking stalls immediately adjacent to the building shall be permitted when provided in addition to the required parking in § 184-76.6B(1).
(4)
The site shall provide minimum of four parking stalls of a dimension
of 14 feet by 50 feet for parking of oversized vehicle.
C.
The plan shall provide a dedicated loading/unloading area which does
not restrict access to parking facilities or obstruct internal circulation
throughout the site.
