If the Building Inspector determines that an
application is in compliance with the provisions of this chapter,
the Building Code and other pertinent Township ordinances, it shall
be his duty to issue the appropriate permit. If he determines that
an application is not in compliance with the provisions of this chapter,
the Building Code or other Township ordinance, it shall be his duty
to refuse the permit, in which case he shall instruct the applicant
in the method of appeal to the appropriate administrative appellate
body. In the case of an appeal based upon this chapter, or an application
for a variance or special exception from the terms of the chapter,
the appeal shall be made to the Zoning Hearing Board within 30 days
after the date of the refusal of the Building Inspector. In the case
of an appeal from the determination of the Building Inspector based
on the Building Code, the appeal shall be to such body and in such
manner as the Building Code prescribes.
[Added 9-12-1979 by Ord. No. 687]
In those mobile home parks wherein some or all
of the mobile home lots will be leased, the following regulations
shall apply to the entire development, exclusive of the lots being
sold individually:
A. It shall be unlawful for any person or group to construct,
alter, extend or operate a mobile home park unless and until that
person obtains:
(1)
A valid permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department
of Environmental Resources, in the name of the operator for a specified
construction, alteration or extension proposed; and
(2)
A permit authorizing construction and initial
occupancy issued by the Township Zoning and Building Officer.
B. License. The operator of a mobile home park with lots
for lease shall apply to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Resources and to the Springfield Township Zoning Officer on or before
the first day of each year for an annual license to continue operation
of the mobile home park. Issuance of a license shall be based on satisfactory
compliance with the standards for mobile home parks issued by all
appropriate state and local authorities.
C. Fee. The fee for the annual license required for mobile
home parks having lots for lease shall be $50 per lot and shall be
submitted to the Zoning Officer with the application.
D. Inspection. Upon receipt of the application for annual
license and before issuing such annual license, the Zoning Officer
or other designated representative of Springfield Township shall make
an inspection of the mobile home park to determine compliance with
this Article and other applicable Township ordinances. The Zoning
Officer or other representative shall thereafter notify the licensee
of any instances of noncompliance and shall not issue the annual license
until the licensee has corrected all such violations.
[Added 12-13-2006 by Ord. No. 882]
Whenever a conditional use is authorized pursuant
to the terms of this chapter, as amended, the procedures for application
and review of requested conditional uses shall be as follows:
A. Written request. The landowner shall make a written
request to the Township Board of Commissioners that it hold a hearing
on his or her application. The request shall contain a statement reasonably
informing the Township Board of Commissioners of the matters that
are in issue.
B. Plans and accompanying documents. The application shall be accompanied by plans and other materials in accordance with Chapter
95, Subdivision of Land, §
95-6, Preliminary plan requirements, and §
95-7, Contents of preliminary and final plans. If the application shall involve a subdivision or land development, the plans prepared in accordance with the requirements for preliminary plans of Chapter
95, Subdivision of Land, of the Code of the Township of Springfield shall be filed for review as well. If not disclosed at the conditional use hearing, then applicant shall provide architectural elevations at the preliminary/final plan submission phase.
C. Hearing on conditional use request. The Township Board
of Commissioners shall hold a hearing upon the request, commencing
not later than 60 days after the request is filed, unless the applicant
requests or consents, in writing, to an extension of time.
D. Decision on conditional use request. The Township
Board of Commissioners shall render a written decision or, when no
decision is called for, make written findings on the conditional use
application within 45 days after the last hearing before the Township
Board of Commissioners, unless the applicant has agreed, in writing
or on the record, to an extension of time. In allowing a conditional
use, the Township Board of Commissioners may attach reasonable conditions
and safeguards as may be deemed necessary to implement the purposes
of this chapter and to ensure the protection of adjacent uses from
adverse impacts that may be determined from credible testimony.
E. An applicant for a conditional use shall have the
burden of establishing:
(1)
That the application falls within the provision
of the ordinance which accords the applicant the right to seek a conditional
use.
(2)
The allowance of the conditional use will not
be contrary to the public interest.
(3)
The applicant shall have the duty of presenting
credible evidence relating to the above as well as any specified criteria
established for the conditional use within the district allowed.
(4)
That the application shall be suitable in terms
of effects on highway traffic and safety, including the arrangement
for access and interior circulation to protect streets from undue
congestion and hazard. When required by the Township, a traffic impact
report shall be prepared at the applicant's expense to demonstrate
the impact of the proposal on the levels of service of adjoining street
frontages and intersections along highways within 1,000 feet of the
property. If required as a condition of approval by the Township Board
of Commissioners, the applicant shall be required to implement required
traffic and transportation improvements and/or detail the source for
these improvements.
F. Unless otherwise specified by the Board of Commissioners, a conditional
use approval shall expire if the applicant fails to engage in such
use or obtain a building permit (if necessary) thereunder within 12
months from the date of authorization thereof, except that such twelve-month
period shall be tolled during the following:
[Added6-9-2021 by Ord. No. 970]
(1)
The diligent pursuit of any necessary land development and/or
subdivision approval;
(2)
Appeal of the relief granted by the Board of Commissioners,
or the conditions thereof; or
(3)
Any period for which the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has declared
a state of emergency lasting for a period of not less than 30 days.