In addition to the general standards for all special exceptions as contained in §
133-54, the specific standards for the particular uses allowed by special exception are set forth in this article. These standards must be met prior to the granting by the Zoning Hearing Board of a special exception for such uses in applicable zones.
[Added 6-7-2016 by Ord.
No. 210-16]
In any zone where a single-family detached dwelling is permitted
and subject to the requirements of that zone, except as herein modified
and provided, an accessory dwelling unit is permitted by special exception:
A. Addition of one dwelling unit.
(1)
A single-family detached dwelling unit may be constructed or
converted and may allow a second kitchen to provide one additional
dwelling unit for a family member. For the purposes of this section,
the term "provide" shall mean either the accessory dwelling unit shall
be constructed completely within an existing principal building or
by an addition to the original single-family detached dwelling, provided
the addition meets all setback and coverage requirements. For the
purpose of this section, family member(s) shall include and be restricted
to the following family relationship to a record owner of the property:
(a)
Grandparent(s) over 65, or under 65 with a medical necessity.
(b)
Parent(s) over 65, or under 65 with a medical necessity.
(c)
Children or grandchildren, either with a medical necessity.
(d)
Sibling with a medical necessity
(2)
Proof of a medical necessity, in the form of a letter from a
doctor or physician, shall be provided to the Zoning Officer at the
time of application and shall be verified in January of each year
of duration of the special exception.
B. A special exception issued under this section shall expire at the
time the family members for whom the special exception has been granted
vacate the property as their primary residence. Upon expiration of
the special exception, the second kitchen shall be removed from the
accessory dwelling unit. The principal single-family detached dwelling
in question shall be owner-occupied during the duration of the special
exception, proof of which shall be supplied on an annual basis in
the month of January to the Zoning Officer.
C. Under no circumstance shall there be more than two family members
who occupy the accessory dwelling unit (excluding any health care
providers who are caring for an occupant of the accessory dwelling
unit).
D. A second mailbox is not allowed, and no additional street address
number will be assigned.
E. Off-street parking in addition to that required for the principal
single-family detached dwelling unit is required for an accessory
dwelling unit. That required additional parking is one space per added
bedroom.
F. Only one accessory dwelling unit may be established upon a lot. Including
the principal dwelling, there shall be a maximum of two dwelling units
per lot.
G. No accessory dwelling unit shall be subdivided from the principal
use, and no accessory dwelling unit shall be sold separately from
the principal use.
H. Additions and alterations to the principal single-family detached
dwelling to accommodate the accessory dwelling unit shall be made
to the side or rear of the building, provided that all setback and
coverage requirements are met; and no addition or alteration to the
principal residential building, to accommodate an accessory dwelling
unit, shall be made to the building facade or into the front yard.
I. The accessory dwelling unit may have an entrance separate from the
entrance to the single-family detached dwelling, but an entrance exclusively
for an accessory dwelling unit shall not be located on the building
front facade.
J. The accessory dwelling unit shall be connected within the principal
single-family detached dwelling to the principal use via an interior
doorway with a working and usable door, as means of access for purposes
of supervision and emergency response.
K. Vehicular access to the accessory dwelling unit shall be limited
to the same driveway to the street right-of-way that serves the principal
single-family detached dwelling.
L. The accessory dwelling unit shall physically be connected to the
existing principal residential building's sewage system and water
supply system. A proposed accessory dwelling unit to be added to an
existing dwelling unit attached to the public sewer system shall be
required to purchase a second EDU of sewage capacity at the then-current
tapping fee, and quarterly invoices for sewage rates for the accessory
dwelling unit, as well as the principal residence, shall be billed
to the record owner of the principal single-family dwelling unit.
M. If other than public sewer and public water systems are to be used,
the applicant shall submit evidence that the total number of bedrooms
of the principal use and the accessory dwelling unit on the site will
not exceed the maximum capacities for which the systems were designed,
unless those systems are to be expanded, in which case the expansion
approvals are to be submitted. Any connection to or addition to an
existing individual on-lot sewage system shall be subject to the review
and approval of the Sewage Enforcement Officer or Pennsylvania Department
of Environmental Protection.
N. No separate utility system or connection serving the accessory dwelling
unit shall be constructed or used, including but not limited to electric,
gas and water.
O. In the event an accessory dwelling unit is approved in the AP Zone, such accessory dwelling unit shall not be counted against the permitted number of dwellings or group homes as provided in §
133-9B(1)(a) above.
P. Deed restriction; agreement with Township.
(1)
The record owner of the property shall grant a deed restriction
limiting such use in accordance with the foregoing provisions in favor
of Jackson Township. Additionally, the record owner shall execute
a separate agreement with Jackson Township, which agreement shall:
(a)
Describe the dimensions and location of the accessory dwelling
unit.
(b)
Identify the occupant or occupants of the accessory dwelling
unit.
(c)
Be in a recordable form acceptable to Jackson Township so as
to provide notice at the York County Recorder of Deeds office.
(2)
All costs related to the preparation and recording of the foregoing
documents shall be the responsibility of the applicant for the accessory
dwelling unit and shall be paid to Jackson Township prior to issuance
of any building permit and occupancy permit.
In the C Zone and subject to the requirements of that zone,
except as herein modified and provided:
A. No materials, merchandise, film, or service offered for sale, rent,
lease, loan, or for view shall be exhibited, displayed, or graphically
represented outside of a building or structure.
B. Any building, structure, or room used and occupied as an adult-oriented
facility shall be windowless or have an opaque covering over all windows
or doors of any area in which materials, merchandise, film, service,
or entertainment are exhibited or displayed; and no sale materials,
merchandise, film, or offered items of service or entertainment shall
be visible from outside the structure. The use shall not be in coordination
with the sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages.
C. No sign shall be erected upon the premises depicting or giving a
visual representation of the type of materials, merchandise, film,
service, or entertainment offered therein.
D. Each and every entrance to the structure shall be posted with a notice
that the use is an adult-oriented facility and that persons under
the age of 18 are not permitted to enter and warning all others that
they may be offended upon entry.
E. No part of an adult-oriented facility shall be located within 1,000
feet of a property containing a school, house of worship, or child
day-care facility (as defined herein).
F. Parking shall be established at the minimum ratio of one parking
space for each 100 square feet of gross floor area and one parking
space for each employee.
G. Buffers and screens shall be provided as necessary to adequately
protect neighboring properties. This includes but is not limited to
fences, walls, plantings, and open spaces
H. Consideration shall be given to potential traffic volumes and problems.
If the proposed use will generate a medium or higher volume of traffic,
that is, in excess of 750 vehicle trips per day (as per the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation standard and the latest edition of the
Trip Generation Manual of the Institute of Transportation Engineers),
access shall be by an arterial or collector street as designated in
the Township's Comprehensive Plan
In an I Zone and subject to the requirements of that zone, except
as herein modified and provided:
A. This use can be considered as an accessory use to an existing or
proposed principal use, provided that all applicable provisions for
its establishment are satisfied.
B. The proposed facility shall be constructed, operated, and maintained
in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Federal Aviation
Administration and the Pennsylvania Bureau of Aviation governing the
use of airports.
C. Certification that the site has been inspected and licensed by the
Bureau of Aviation of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
must be submitted to the Township prior to use of the site.
D. Consideration shall be given to potential traffic volumes and problems.
If the proposed use will generate a medium or higher volume of traffic,
that is, in excess of 750 vehicle trips per day (as per the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation standard and the latest edition of the
Trip Generation Manual of the Institute of Transportation Engineers),
access shall be by an arterial or collector street as designated in
the Township's Comprehensive Plan.
In the V and C Zones and subject to the requirements of the
zone in which it is located, except as herein modified and provided:
A. Apartments are permitted as an accessory use above the first floor
of a commercial use.
B. A separate entrance must be provided for the residential use.
C. The open area, that is, that part of the lot not covered by buildings
or structures, provided for the lot must include a minimum of 400
square feet of area for each dwelling unit.
D. All parking, habitable floor area, and other applicable requirements
of this chapter shall be satisfied in addition to those required for
the commercial use.
E. Apartments in cellars are prohibited.
F. Apartments in detached accessory buildings are prohibited
In the C Zone and subject to the requirements of that zone,
except as herein modified and provided:
A. For automobile, recreational vehicle, or trailer sales, the lot must
be improved with a building.
B. All service and/or repair activities shall be conducted within a
wholly enclosed building.
C. No outdoor storage of parts, equipment, lubricants, fuel, or other
materials used or discarded as part of the service or repair operation
shall be permitted.
D. The demolition or junking of automobiles is prohibited.
E. All vehicles shall be repaired and removed from the premises within
a six-week period.
F. All exterior vehicle storage areas shall be screened from adjoining
residentially zoned properties or residential uses.
G. Consideration shall be given to potential traffic volumes and problems.
If the proposed use will generate a medium or higher volume of traffic,
that is, in excess of 750 vehicle trips per day (as per the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation standard and the latest edition of the
Trip Generation Manual of the Institute of Transportation Engineers),
access shall be by an arterial or collector street as designated in
the Township's Comprehensive Plan.
In the C and I Zones and subject to the requirements of the
zone in which the use is located, except as herein modified and provided:
A. All structures housing washing apparatus shall be set back at least
50 feet from any street right-of-way line and 25 feet from any side
property line.
B. Trash receptacles must be provided and routinely emptied to prevent
the scattering of litter.
C. The facility shall be limited to the washing, waxing, and cleaning
of automobiles.
D. Consideration shall be given to potential traffic volumes and problems.
If the proposed use will generate a medium or higher volume of traffic,
that is, in excess of 750 vehicle trips per day (as per the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation standard and the latest edition of the
Trip Generation Manual of the Institute of Transportation Engineers),
access shall be by an arterial or collector street as designated in
the Township's Comprehensive Plan.
E. Sufficient on-site stacking lanes shall be provided to prevent vehicle
backup on adjoining roads: 100 feet for self-service, and 300 feet
for full-service.
F. A drying area shall be provided.
G. Public sewers must be utilized if available; otherwise, all wastewater
must be deposited in a disposal system approved by the Pennsylvania
Department of Environmental Protection.
H. A water feasibility study must be submitted to ensure that adequate
water supply is available and that the use will not adversely affect
the water supply of neighboring properties.
I. If the facility is adjacent to a residential use, the hours of operation
shall be limited to one hour past dawn to one hour prior to dusk.
In the I Zone and subject to the requirements of that zone,
except as herein modified and provided:
A. The maximum lot area shall be five acres.
B. The minimum lot width shall be 300 feet.
C. Setbacks: Any area used for this purpose must be at least 75 feet
from any property line and 100 feet from any street line.
D. The area to be used must be completely enclosed with a six-foot-high
fence so constructed as not to have any openings greater than six
inches in any direction and shall be screened as necessary to protect
neighboring properties.
E. It must comply with all applicable state regulations and Chapter
76, Junkyards.
F. No garbage or other organic waste shall be stored on the premises.
G. All exterior vehicle storage areas shall be screened from adjoining
residentially zoned properties or residential uses.
H. Buffers and screens shall be provided as necessary to adequately
protect neighboring properties. This includes but is not limited to
fences, walls, plantings, and open spaces.
I. Junk and debris shall not reach a height above eight feet from the
surface.
J. The premises shall be maintained so as not to constitute a public
nuisance or health hazard to the community or nearby residents or
to create a place for the breeding of rodents or vermin.
K. The manner of storage, arrangement of junk, and drainage facilities
shall be designed to prevent the accumulation of stagnant water and
to facilitate access for inspection purposes and fire fighting.
L. Fluids, such as antifreeze, oil, and gasoline, from junked vehicles
and equipment shall not be drained upon or allowed to spill upon the
ground. Such fluids shall be disposed of in the appropriate manner,
such as oil-reclamation centers and the like.
M. Consideration shall be given to potential traffic volumes and problems.
If the proposed use will generate a medium or higher volume of traffic,
that is, in excess of 750 vehicle trips per day (as per the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation standard and the latest edition of the
Trip Generation Manual of the Institute of Transportation Engineers),
access shall be by an arterial or collector street as designated in
the Township's Comprehensive Plan.
In an AP, RC, R-1, R-2, R-3, V, or C Zone and subject to the
requirements of the zone in which located, except as herein modified
and provided:
A. Guest stays shall be limited to a maximum of 14 consecutive days.
B. The maximum number of guest rooms shall be five.
C. A minimum of one off-street parking space per guest room shall be
provided in addition to the required parking for the dwelling unit.
D. One sign may be erected on the property. The maximum size shall be
two square feet, and it may be illuminated only by indirect lighting.
E. The inn must comply with local regulations, including but not limited
to fire, health, and building codes, where applicable.
F. Bed-and-breakfast operations shall be conducted so as to be clearly
incidental and accessory to the primary use of the site as a single-family
dwelling.
G. Meals shall be served only to overnight lodgers.
In the C Zone and subject to the requirements of that zone,
except as herein modified and provided:
A. Consideration shall be given to potential traffic volumes and problems.
If the proposed use will generate a medium or higher volume of traffic,
that is, in excess of 750 vehicles trips per day (as per the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation standard and the latest edition of the
Trip Generation Manual of the Institute of Transportation Engineers),
access shall be by an arterial or collector street as designated in
the Township's Comprehensive Plan.
B. All outdoor storage and display areas shall be screened from adjoining
roads and properties.
In the RC Zone and subject to the requirements of that zone,
except as herein modified and provided:
A. The minimum lot area shall be five acres.
B. Setbacks. All campsites shall be located at least 50 feet from any
property line or street line.
C. The proposed campground must comply with the appropriate health,
sanitary, and safety regulations of the Township and the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania.
D. Guest stays shall be limited to a maximum of 14 consecutive days.
E. No more than 20 campsites shall be permitted per acre. A parking
space for one automobile shall be provided at each campsite, which
will not interfere with the convenient and safe movement of traffic,
or equivalent parking shall be provided in a common area or lot.
F. Buffers and screens shall be provided as necessary to adequately
protect neighboring properties. This includes but is not limited to
fences, walls, plantings, and open spaces. All campsites shall be
screened from adjoining residential uses.
G. Consideration shall be given to potential traffic volumes and problems.
If the proposed use will generate medium or higher volume of traffic,
that is, in excess of 750 vehicle trips per day (as per the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation standard and the latest edition of the
Trip Generation Manual of the Institute of Transportation Engineers),
access shall be by an arterial or collector street as designated in
the Township's Comprehensive Plan.
H. All campgrounds shall furnish Township-approved centralized sanitary
sewage and garbage collection facilities that shall be set back a
minimum of 100 feet from any property line.
I. An internal road system shall be provided. The pavement width for the access drive entranceway shall be at least 24 feet as required by §
133-35. The pavement width for internal drives shall be a minimum of 16 feet. All internal drives must be improved to a mud-free condition, passable for vehicles in all types of weather.
J. Any accessory retail or service commercial uses shall be set back at least 100 feet from any property line. Such accessory commercial uses shall be solely designed and constructed to serve the campground's registered guests and their visitors. Any parking spaces provided for such uses shall have vehicular access from the campground's internal road rather than the public street. The parking requirements for such uses shall be those required for the retail stores in §
133-30B of this chapter.
K. Sewer and water facilities approved by the Pennsylvania Department
of Environmental Protection must be utilized.
L. The use must comply with all applicable state and local laws and
regulations.
In an AP, RC, or R-2 Zone and subject to the requirements of
the zone in which located, except as herein modified and provided:
A. All burial plots, mausoleums, chapels, and associated equipment storage
facilities shall be located at least 30 feet from all property or
street lines.
B. Buffers and screens shall be provided as necessary to adequately
protect neighboring properties. This includes but is not limited to
fences, walls, plantings, and open spaces.
C. No burial plots or facilities are permitted in flood hazard areas.
D. Pet cemeteries must meet all of the above applicable requirements.
In an AP, RC, or R-3 Zone and subject to the requirements of
the zone in which located, except as herein modified and provided:
A. Consideration shall be given to potential traffic volumes and problems.
If the proposed use will generate a medium or higher volume of traffic,
that is, in excess of 750 vehicle trips per day (as per the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation standard and the latest edition of the
Trip Generation Manual of the Institute of Transportation Engineers),
access shall be by an arterial or collector street as designated in
the Township's Comprehensive Plan.
B. Buffers and screens shall be provided as necessary to adequately
protect neighboring properties. This includes but is not limited to
fences, walls, plantings, and open spaces.
C. The use shall not be in association with adult-oriented facilities.
D. The use shall not constitute a public or private nuisance.
In the C Zone and subject to the requirements of that zone,
except as herein modified and provided:
A. Not more than 80% of the lot area shall be covered with impervious
surfaces.
B. No sale, rental, service, or repair operation is permitted.
C. The design of the parking facility must be approved by the Township
Engineer with regard to layout, access, drainage, and dimensions of
aisles.
D. Buffers and screens shall be provided as necessary to adequately
protect neighboring properties. This includes but is not limited to
fences, walls, plantings, and open spaces. All commercial parking
lots or buildings shall be screened from adjoining residential uses.
E. To protect other vehicles and pedestrians in the immediate area of
such a use, railing, fencing, posts and chains, or similar protective
barriers must be located on the perimeter of the parking areas, except
at access drives.
F. Consideration shall be given to potential traffic volumes and problems.
If the proposed use will generate a medium or higher volume of traffic,
that is, in excess of 750 vehicle trips per day (as per the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation standard and the latest edition of the
Trip Generation Manual of the Institute of Transportation Engineers),
access shall be by an arterial or collector street as designated in
the Township's Comprehensive Plan.
In the RC, C, or I Zone, communications towers and communications
equipment buildings are permitted by special exception, subject to
the requirements of the zone in which located, except as herein modified
and provided:
A. Evidence.
(1) Any applicant proposing construction of a new communications tower
shall present evidence of the following:
(a)
That the tower must be in that location to function properly
within the applicant's existing and already constructed grid;
(b)
That, despite the best efforts of applicant, it is not possible
to co-locate the proposed antennas on an existing tower, building,
or structure; and
(c)
That the proposed height of the tower is the minimum required
to properly function in the applicant's grid.
(2) The foregoing evidence shall not be based upon financial considerations.
B. In the RC, C, or I Zone, the maximum height of any communications
tower, together with the communications antenna, shall be 150 feet;
provided, however, that such height may be increased to no more than
200 feet if the required setbacks from adjoining property lines (not
lease or license lines) are increased by one foot of lateral distance
for each one foot of height in excess of 150 feet.
C. The foundation and base of any communications tower shall be set
back from any property line (not lease or license line) at least 50
feet.
D. A communications tower may be located on a lot occupied by other
principal structures and may occupy a leased or licensed parcel within
a lot meeting the minimum lot size requirements of this chapter.
E. The minimum lot area for communications towers shall be 12,000 square
feet for each tower.
F. Climbing access to the tower shall be secured from use by unauthorized
persons, and the perimeter of the site shall be secured by a fence
with a minimum height of eight feet, topped by barbed wire to limit
accessibility to the general public. One off-street parking area shall
be provided within the fenced area. The parking area need not be paved,
lighted, or striped unless the surrounding area is also paved, lighted,
or striped, or unless the Board determines that paving, lighting,
or striping is required to keep in character with the neighborhood.
G. Access shall be provided to the communications tower and communications equipment building by a public or private street, easement or right-of-way. In the case of an easement or right-of-way, the easement or right-of-way shall be a minimum of 20 feet in width and shall comply with the requirements set forth in §
133-35.
H. Buffers and screens shall be provided as necessary to adequately
screen the fenced area to a height equal to the height of the fence.
Natural landscaping shall be preferable. The applicant shall use all
reasonable efforts to minimize disturbance and tree removal.
I. No signs or lights shall be mounted on a communications tower, except
as shall be required by the Federal Communications Commission, Federal
Aviation Administration or other governmental agency that has jurisdiction.
Any such required lighting shall, whenever practical, be directed
away from adjoining properties. No strobe lights shall be permitted
unless no alternatives are permitted by law. The Zoning Hearing Board,
in its discretion, may prohibit any tower for which lights may be
required.
J. The applicant shall submit certification from a Pennsylvania registered
professional engineer that a proposed communications tower will be
designed and constructed in accordance with the current Structural
Standards for Steel Antenna Towers and Antenna Supporting Structures,
published by the Electrical Industrial Association/Telecommunications
Industry Association, or with the current American National Standards
Institute (ANSI) Standards for Communications Towers.
K. The communications tower must be capable of supporting other users,
and the applicant must agree to permit co-location of other users
upon any reasonable request. Such request can be denied only for technological,
engineering, or structural reasons.
L. The communications equipment building shall comply with the required
yard, setback, and height requirements of the applicable zoning district
for an accessory structure.
M. The owner, licensee or operator shall annually certify to Jackson
Township that the tower is structurally sound and remains in use.
If a communications tower remains unused for a period of 12 consecutive
months or becomes structurally unsafe, the owner, licensee, operator
or landowner shall dismantle and remove the communications tower and
any associated buildings within six months of the expiration of such
twelve-month period. The applicant shall submit a bond or letter of
credit in an amount equal to the cost of removal or demolition of
said tower, the amount of which shall be determined by the Township
Engineer. The bond or letter of credit shall be used in the event
the owner, licensee, operator or landowner shall fail to dismantle
and remove the abandoned communications tower within the above-referenced
six-month time period.
[Amended 9-6-2011 by Ord. No. 190-11]
N. The applicant shall submit a certificate of insurance evidencing
general liability coverage of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence and
property damage coverage of at least $1,000,000 per occurrence, covering
the communications tower, communications antennas and communications
equipment buildings. Jackson Township shall be named as an additional
insured on the insurance policy. Such liability coverage shall not
be cancelable without at least 30 days' prior written notice to the
Township. Annual policy renewal certifications shall be submitted
to the Township; if coverage lapses or is canceled, the Township shall
have the right to order the demolition or removal of the tower and
any associated structures.
O. All applicants for special exception under this section shall notify,
in writing, all owners of public or private airports in Jackson Township
of their intention to construct a communications tower. Such notice
shall indicate the date, time, place and matter to be considered at
a public meeting of the Zoning Hearing Board and shall include a brief
description of the location and height of the proposed tower and state
that interested persons may attend the forthcoming meeting(s) and
will be heard. Such notice shall be by certified mail (return receipt
requested), at the applicant's expense. The applicant shall furnish
the Township with copies of the notice as well as return receipts
or other evidence of compliance with the requirements of this section
prior to Zoning Hearing Board approval.
In the R-3, V, or C Zone and subject to the requirements of
the zone in which located, except as herein modified and provided:
A. Consideration shall be given to potential traffic volumes and problems.
If the proposed use will generate a medium or higher volume of traffic,
that is, in excess of 750 vehicle trips per day (as per the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation standard and the latest edition of the
Trip Generation Manual of the Institute of Transportation Engineers),
access shall be by an arterial or collector street as designated in
the Township's Comprehensive Plan.
B. Buffers and screens shall be provided as necessary to adequately
protect neighboring properties. This includes but is not limited to
fences, walls, plantings, and open spaces.
[Amended 9-6-2011 by Ord. No. 190-11]
In the R-1, R-2, R-3 or V Zone, subject to the requirements
of that zone, except as herein modified and provided:
A. The facility shall obtain a certificate of licensure from the Pennsylvania
Department of Public Welfare and provide a copy of said certificate
to the Township prior to occupancy approval by Jackson Township.
B. Outdoor play areas for children, including at least 65 square feet
per individual enrolled, must be located in a side or rear yard and
be sufficiently enclosed so as to provide for the health and safety
of the children as determined by the Zoning Hearing Board. All outdoor
play areas shall be wholly or partially shaded by trees or a pavilion(s).
C. At least one parking space for each employee plus one space for each
100 square feet of habitable floor area shall be provided.
D. Consideration shall be given to potential traffic volumes and problems.
If the proposed use will generate a medium or higher volume of traffic,
that is, in excess of 750 vehicle trips per day (as per the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation standard and the latest edition of the
Trip Generation Manual of the Institute of Transportation Engineers),
access shall be by an arterial or collector street as designated in
the Township's Comprehensive Plan.
In the RC, R-1, R-2, R-3, or V Zone and subject to the requirements
of the zone in which located, except as herein modified and provided:
A. The facility shall obtain a certificate of registration from the
Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare and provide a copy of said
certificate to the Township.
B. Outdoor play areas, including at least 260 square feet per group
or family, must be located in a side yard or to the rear of the dwelling
and be sufficiently enclosed so as to provide for the health and safety
of the children as determined by the Zoning Hearing Board. All outdoor
play areas shall be wholly or partially shaded by trees or a pavilion(s).
C. Day-care operations shall be conducted so as to be clearly incidental
and accessory to the primary use of the property as a residential
dwelling.
In the AP, RC, R-3, or V Zone and subject to the requirements
of the zone in which located, except as herein modified and provided:
A. If applicable, the facility must be certified by the York County
Area Agency on Aging prior to occupancy approval by Jackson Township.
B. Domiciliary care operations shall be conducted as an accessory use
to the primary use of the property as a single-family residence.
C. The domiciliary care home must be owner-occupied, and only family
members residing on the premises shall provide the care associated
with a domiciliary care facility.
D. No facilities for cooking or dining shall be provided in individual
rooms or suites.
E. The home must comply with all local regulations, including but not
limited to fire, health, and building codes.
In an AP, RC, or C Zone and subject to the requirements of the
zone in which located, except as herein modified and provided:
A. The lot must be improved with a building containing an office, display
room, and appurtenant facilities.
B. All service or repair activities shall be conducted within a wholly
enclosed building.
C. No outdoor storage of parts, equipment, lubricants, fuel, or other
materials used or discarded as part of the service or repair operation
shall be permitted.
D. All exterior vehicle storage areas shall be screened from adjoining
residential uses or residential zones.
E. The demolition or junking of implements and equipment is prohibited.
F. No vehicles, implements, or equipment shall be stored if not awaiting
repair or resale.
G. Consideration shall be given to potential traffic volumes and problems.
If the proposed use will generate a medium or higher volume of traffic,
that is, in excess of 750 vehicle trips per day (as per the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation standard and the latest edition of the
Trip Generation Manual of the Institute of Transportation Engineers),
access shall be by an arterial or collector street as designated in
the Township's Comprehensive Plan.
In an AP, RC, or I Zone and subject to the requirements of the
zone in which located, except as herein modified and provided:
A. Consideration shall be given to potential traffic volumes and problems.
If the proposed use will generate a medium or higher volume of traffic,
that is, in excess of 750 vehicle trips per day (as per the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation), access shall be by an arterial or collector
street as designated in the Township's Comprehensive Plan.
B. The display and sale of items not grown or planted on the premises
shall be incidental to the nursery operation. The display and sales
area for such items shall be limited to a total of 25% of the gross
display and sales area of the property.
C. The display, sale, or repair of motorized nursery, lawn or garden
equipment shall not be permitted.
D. All structural improvements, such as parking and loading facilities,
shall be screened from adjoining properties where the use abuts a
residential zone.
E. In an AP or RC Zone, one freestanding or attached sign advertising
the use may be permitted, the maximum size of which shall be 12 square
feet. Such sign must be at least 10 feet from all lot lines.
In the R-3 or V Zone and subject to the requirements of that
zone, except as herein modified and provided:
A. A minimum of 250 square feet of habitable floor area shall be provided
for each occupant.
B. A common kitchen and dining facility shall be provided, and no cooking
or dining facilities shall be provided in individual rooms or suites.
This provision is not intended to require such facilities if the affiliated
institution provides them elsewhere.
C. Each group quarters shall provide one off-street parking space for
each occupant.
D. All group quarters shall comply with all applicable building, health,
and fire codes.
E. All group quarters shall be connected to water and sanitary sewage
facilities approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection.
F. Group quarters may be an accessory or principal use but must be directly
affiliated with a parent religious, educational, charitable, or philanthropic
institution.
G. Consideration shall be given to potential traffic volumes and problems.
If the proposed use will generate a medium or higher volume of traffic,
that is, in excess of 750 vehicle trips per day (as per the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation standard and the latest edition of the
Trip Generation Manual of the Institute of Transportation Engineers),
access shall be by an arterial or collector street as designated in
the Township's Comprehensive Plan.
H. The Zoning Hearing Board may attach certain conditions to approval
in order to preserve and protect the character of the zoning district
and health, safety and welfare of the public.
In the C Zone and subject to the requirements of that zone,
except as herein modified and provided:
A. A minimum of 250 square feet of habitable floor area must be provided
for each occupant, including any staff.
B. A common kitchen and dining facility shall be provided, and no cooking
or dining facilities shall be provided in individual rooms or suites.
This provision is not intended to require any kitchen and dining facilities
if an affiliated institution provides them elsewhere.
C. All halfway houses shall be connected to water and sanitary sewage
facilities approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection.
D. All halfway houses shall comply with the rules and regulations of
the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry and all other applicable
building, safety, and fire codes of the federal, state, or local government.
E. All halfway houses shall provide one off-street parking space for
each occupant and each employee.
In an I Zone and subject to the requirements of that zone, except
as herein modified and provided:
A. This use may be considered as an accessory use to an existing or
proposed principal use, provided that all applicable provisions for
its establishment are satisfied.
B. The proposed heliport shall be constructed, operated, and maintained
in accordance with the published rules and regulations of the Federal
Aviation Administration and the Pennsylvania Bureau of Aviation governing
the use of heliports.
C. Consideration shall be given to potential traffic volumes and problems.
If the proposed use will generate a medium or higher volume of traffic,
that is, in excess of 750 vehicle trips per day (as per the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation standard and the latest edition of the
Trip Generation Manual of the Institute of Transportation Engineers),
access shall be by an arterial or collector street as designated in
the Township's Comprehensive Plan.
D. Certification that the site has been inspected and licensed by the
Bureau of Aviation of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
must be submitted to the Township prior to use of the site.
A. Subject to the requirements below, the following home occupations
and professions may be authorized only in a dwelling unit in an AP,
RC, R-1, R-2, R-3, or V Zone: physician, dentist, clergyman, lawyer,
engineer, accountant, architect, teacher, artist, licensed insurance
or real estate agent, seamstress, barber, beautician, and similar
service occupations and professions.
B. Regulations for permitted home occupations and professions:
(1) Employees. No person other than a resident of the dwelling unit may
practice the occupation. No more than one person shall be employed
to provide secretarial, clerical, or other assistance.
(2) Pupils. No more than two pupils may receive instruction at a time.
(3) Coverage. Not more than 30% of the habitable floor area of the dwelling
unit may be devoted to a home occupation or profession.
(4) Appearance. The character or external appearance of the dwelling
unit must be that of a dwelling. No display of products may be shown
so as to be visible from outside the dwelling. A nameplate not larger
than two square feet in area is permitted and may be illuminated only
by indirect lighting.
(5) Parking. Garages shall not be considered parking area for home occupations.
Besides the required parking for the dwelling unit, additional parking
is required as follows:
(a)
Two spaces for the home occupation and one space for a nonresident
employee.
(b)
Each space shall not have direct access to the street in order
to avoid vehicles backing into the flow of traffic.
(c)
Two additional spaces for a physician, dentist, barber, or beauty
shop are permitted.
(6) Sales. There shall be no stock-in-trade stores or commodities kept
for sale that are not goods produced on the premises or used in connection
with a permitted home occupation.
(7) The following types of home occupations may be authorized in an accessory
structure only in the AP or RC Zone: farm implement and equipment
repair, vehicle repair, woodworking, blacksmithing, and similar small
shop work.
(8) Such home occupations in the AP or RC Zone shall comply in all other
respects with the regulations for other home occupations permitted
in dwellings with regard to numbers of persons involved, parking areas,
signs, and displays. In instances where the repair of vehicles or
equipment is concerned, such must be enclosed within an accessory
structure or appropriately screened from view as determined by the
Zoning Hearing Board.
In the AP or V Zone, a house of worship shall comply with the
following requirements:
A. The primary organization utilizing the facility shall be a nonprofit
organization registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
B. Principal structures shall have minimum side yards of 50 feet each;
all other setbacks and structures shall be sited in compliance with
the regulations of the AP or V Zone.
C. One single-family residence is permitted as an accessory use when
located upon the same lot as the principal place of worship, subject
to the following conditions:
(1) The total floor area of the residential use shall not exceed 25%
of the floor area of the principal structure.
(2) The residents must be directly involved in the operation of the place
of worship.
(3) All residential structures shall comply with the structure height
and setback requirements of the AP or V Zone.
D. Educational or day-care facilities are permitted as accessory uses
when located on the same lot as the principal place of worship and
subject to the following conditions:
(1) If education or day-care is offered below the college level, an outdoor
play area shall be provided at a rate of 100 square feet per individual
enrolled. Off-street parking lots shall not be used as outdoor play
areas. Outdoor play areas shall not be located within the front yard
and must be set back 25 feet from all property lines. Outdoor play
areas shall be completely enclosed by a six-foot-high fence and shall
be screened from adjoining residentially zoned properties. Any vegetative
materials located within the outdoor play areas shall be of a nonharmful
type (not poisonous or thorny). All outdoor play areas must provide
a means of shade, such as shade trees or a pavilion(s).
(2) Enrollment shall be defined as the largest number of students and/or
children under day-care supervision at any one time during a seven-day
period.
(3) Passenger drop-off areas shall be provided and arranged so that passengers
do not have to cross traffic lanes on or adjacent to the site.
(4) All structures accommodating education and day-care uses shall be
governed by the location, height, and bulk standards applicable to
principal uses permitted within the AP or V Zone.
(5) Unless the applicant can demonstrate that the off-street parking
associated with the place of worship is sufficient for the proposed
use, one off-street parking space shall be provided for each six students
enrolled below grade 10, and/or one off-street parking space for each
three students in grades 10 and above.
E. The use shall comply with all other applicable regulations of this
chapter and other Township ordinances, including but not limited to
the requirements for landscaping, off-street parking (except as noted
below), and signage.
F. Parking.
(1) All parking shall be in accordance with §
133-30 of this chapter.
(2) Where the place of worship includes accessory use(s) other than the
worship services, the use of shared parking shall be encouraged. In
such cases, the amount of required off-street parking provided need
not be equal to that amount required of all uses on the site, only
the amount required for that particular use.
(3) Off-street parking areas shall be designed and constructed to prevent
traffic from backing onto public streets.
(4) All required parking shall be located on the site of the facility.
(5) Off-street parking areas shall be set back a minimum of 25 feet from
all street right-of-way lines and 30 feet from any adjoining residential
properties.
In the I Zone and subject to the requirements of that zone,
except as herein modified and provided:
A. Permitted uses. All uses permitted in the Township's Industrial Zone
shall be permitted.
B. Lot area. Minimum lot area must be provided equal to that required
if individual lots were to be subdivided and sold to tenants.
C. Lot width: 300 feet minimum. Individual parcels within the park shall
have a lot width of at least 150 feet.
D. Consideration shall be given to potential traffic volumes and problems.
If the proposed use will generate a medium or higher volume of traffic,
that is, in excess of 750 vehicle trips per day (as per the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation standard and the latest edition of the
Trip Generation Manual of the Institute of Transportation Engineers),
access shall be by local streets in the I Zone that are connected
to arterial or collector streets, or by an arterial or collector street
as designated in the Township's Comprehensive Plan.
E. Public or community water and public or community sewer facilities
approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
must be utilized.
F. Individual parcels within the park shall have minimum setbacks as
required for other uses in the I Zone.
G. All internal streets providing access to parcels within the park
shall be constructed to Township specifications. Such streets shall
remain private until such time as the Township agrees to accept the
dedication of such streets.
In an AP or RC Zone and subject to the requirements of the zone
in which located, except as herein modified and provided:
A. The minimum lot area shall be three acres.
B. Setbacks. All animal runs, fenced enclosures, and similar structures
shall comply with minimum setback requirements.
C. All animals must be housed within a screened enclosure except while
exercising.
D. All outdoor running or activity areas must be enclosed to prevent
the escape of the animals.
E. Satisfactory evidence must be presented to indicate that adequate
disposal of animal waste will be provided in a manner that will not
create a public health hazard or nuisance.
F. Consideration shall be given to potential traffic volumes and problems.
If the proposed use will generate a medium or higher volume of traffic,
that is, in excess of 750 vehicle trips per day (as per the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation standard and the latest edition of the
Trip Generation Manual of the Institute of Transportation Engineers),
access shall be by an arterial or collector street as designated in
the Township's Comprehensive Plan.
G. Any building or area used for the housing, feeding, watering, or
running of animals shall be set back at least 1,000 feet from any
land in the R-1, R-2, R-3, or V District or from any residential use.
H. Outdoor runs shall have a double evergreen screen at least six feet
high around them. No animal shall be permitted to use the outdoor
runs from 9:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
I. The applicant shall demonstrate a working plan to minimize noise
emanating from animals boarded at the site. All buildings should be
adequately soundproofed.
In an AP, R-3, V, C, or I Zone and subject to the requirements
of the zone in which located, except as herein modified and provided:
A. Setbacks. All buildings shall be located at least 50 feet from all
property or street lines in an R-3 or V Zone.
B. Consideration shall be given to potential traffic volumes and problems.
If the proposed use will generate a medium or higher volume of traffic,
that is, in excess of 750 vehicle trips per day (as per the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation standard and the latest edition of the
Trip Generation Manual of the Institute of Transportation Engineers),
access shall be by an arterial or collector street as designated in
the Township's Comprehensive Plan.
C. Buffers and screens shall be provided as necessary to adequately
protect neighboring properties. This includes but is not limited to
fences, walls, plantings, and open spaces.
D. Accessory services, including laboratories and pharmacies for the
use of patients visiting medical practitioners in the clinic, may
be permitted as part of the clinic facility, subject to the following
specific conditions:
(1) All entrances to parts of the building in which these accessory services
are provided shall be from within the building, and any direct access
from the street is prohibited.
(2) The hours during which these services are provided shall be the same
as those during which medical practitioners are receiving patients.
(3) Signs or other evidence advertising or indicating the provision of
these services visible from outside the building are prohibited in
the R-3 or V Zone, except that one sign not exceeding two square feet
in area may be attached to the building. Any illumination of the sign
must be white, nonflashing, and limited to an enclosed lamp design.
In a C or I Zone and subject to the requirements of the zone
in which located, except as herein modified and provided:
A. Parking for the individual storage units shall be provided by parking/driving
lanes adjacent to the buildings. These lanes shall be at least 20
feet wide where access to storage units is only on one side of the
aisle and at least 30 feet wide where access to storage units is on
both sides of the aisle.
B. If a manager's or business office is located on the site, at least
four parking spaces must be provided adjacent to the office.
C. The servicing or repair of stored equipment shall not be conducted
on the premises. Also no business activities, other than rental of
storage units, shall be conducted on the premises.
D. The storage of flammable liquids, highly combustible or explosive
materials, or hazardous chemicals is prohibited.
E. If a parking area is to be provided for the outdoor storage of recreational
vehicles, such parking shall be in addition to any required parking.
Storage of partially dismantled, wrecked, or inoperative vehicles
shall not be permitted.
F. All outdoor lights shall be shielded and designed to direct light
onto the uses established and away from adjacent property.
G. Buffers and screens shall be provided as necessary to adequately
protect neighboring properties. This includes but is not limited to
fences, walls, plantings, and open spaces.
H. All access drives, parking, and loading areas must be paved with
concrete or asphalt so as to render such areas passable in all weather
conditions.
I. Consideration shall be given to potential traffic volumes and problems.
If the proposed use will generate a medium or higher volume of traffic,
that is, in excess of 750 vehicle trips per day (as per the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation standard and the latest edition of the
Trip Generation Manual of the Institute of Transportation Engineers),
access shall be by an arterial or collector street as designated in
the Township's Comprehensive Plan.
In the R-3 Zone and subject to the requirements of that zone,
except as herein modified and provided:
A. The minimum lot area for the park shall be two acres.
B. Each mobile home lot (not including the street right-of-way) must
not be less than 8,000 square feet in area and not less than 70 feet
wide at the street right-of-way line.
C. Public or community water and public or community sewer facilities
approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
must be utilized.
D. The setback of all buildings and structures within the mobile home park shall comply with the setback requirements for the R-3 Zone, that is, where setbacks on street frontage and adjoining property lines are concerned, the setbacks for the zone apply to the mobile home park as a single lot. Setbacks for each individual mobile home lot within the mobile home park are listed in Subsection
E of this section.
E. Setback requirements for individual mobile home lots. Each mobile
home lot within the mobile home park shall adhere to the following
minimum setback requirements; however, in no case shall the distance
between any two mobile homes be less than 20 feet in any direction:
F. The Zoning Hearing Board may require additional screen planting or
may further restrict the proximity of mobile homes or other improvements
to adjoining properties or may attach such other conditions or safeguards
to the use of land for a mobile home park as the Board may deem necessary
to protect the general welfare.
G. A mobile home park and extension thereof shall also comply with all
applicable state or municipal regulations now in effect or hereafter
enacted.
In the C Zone and subject to the requirements of that zone,
except as herein modified and provided:
A. The lot shall be improved with a building containing an office, display
room, and appurtenant facilities.
B. Consideration shall be given to potential traffic volumes and problems.
If the proposed use will generate a medium or higher volume of traffic,
that is, in excess of 750 vehicle trips per day (as per the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation standard and the latest edition of the
Trip Generation Manual of the Institute of Transportation Engineers),
access shall be by an arterial or collector street as designated in
the Township's Comprehensive Plan.
C. All displayed mobile homes must comply with setback requirements.
In the C or I Zone and subject to the requirements of the zone
in which located, except as herein modified and provided:
A. Consideration shall be given to potential traffic volumes and problems.
If the proposed use will generate a medium or higher volume of traffic,
that is, in excess of 750 vehicle trips per day (as per the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation standard and the latest edition of the
Trip Generation Manual of the Institute of Transportation Engineers),
access shall be by an arterial or collector street as designated in
the Township's Comprehensive Plan.
B. Public water and public sewer approved by the Pennsylvania Department
of Environmental Protection must be utilized.
C. All structures shall be set back at least 25 feet from the side property
lines.
In the R-3 or V Zone and subject to the requirements of the
zone in which located, except as herein modified and provided:
A. Sewer and water systems approved by the Pennsylvania Department of
Environmental Protection must be utilized. Conversions shall be reviewed
by the Township Sewage Enforcement Officer to determine the adequacy
of the existing system.
B. There shall be a minimum of 4,000 square feet of lot area per dwelling
unit.
C. Where an existing dwelling is converted to a multifamily or two-family
dwelling, the character of the existing structure shall be maintained,
except for the addition of a fire escape if necessary.
D. Parking, minimum habitable floor area, and all other applicable requirements
of this chapter shall be met.
E. The structure shall comply with all applicable rules and regulations,
including but not limited to fire, health, safety, and building codes.
F. Dwelling units in cellars are prohibited.
G. Dwelling units in detached accessory buildings are prohibited
In the V Zone and subject to the requirements of that zone,
except as herein modified and provided:
A. In the case of a multifamily dwelling where the dwelling units are
located on a single lot and share with other units a common yard area,
for example, garden apartments, the following requirements shall apply:
(1) The minimum lot area shall be one acre (43,560 square feet).
(2) The minimum lot width shall be 150 feet.
(3) The maximum height shall be three stories.
(4) A maximum density of 10 dwelling units per acre shall be permitted.
(5) Paved area. Not more than 20% of the lot area shall be paved with
an impervious surface, for example, driveways, parking areas, or walkways.
(6) Public or community water and public or community sewer facilities
approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
must be utilized.
(7) Distance between buildings. Where two or more multifamily dwellings
are located on a single lot or parcel, the minimum distance between
principal buildings shall be 50 feet.
(8) All parking areas shall be located at least 10 feet from any property
line or street line.
(9) Buffers and screens shall be provided as necessary to adequately
protect neighboring properties. This includes but is not limited to
fences, walls, plantings, and open spaces.
(10)
In the case of row dwellings, there shall be no more than six
dwellings in any one row.
(11)
A minimum side setback of 25 feet shall be provided.
B. In the case of single-family attached dwellings, where individual
dwelling units are located on separate lots, for example, townhouses
and row houses, the following requirements shall apply:
(1) The minimum lot area for each lot shall be 4,000 square feet, unless
otherwise permitted by this chapter.
(2) The minimum lot width for each lot shall be 20 feet.
(3) In the case of row dwellings, there shall not be more than six dwelling
units in any one row.
(4) Dwelling units at the end of a row shall have a minimum side setback
of 25 feet.
(5) Public or community water and public or community sewer facilities
approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
must be utilized.
C. Provisions for the future maintenance of all common areas for either
multifamily or single-family attached dwellings, including but not
limited to parking and recreation, shall be explicitly provided with
the proposed project. The provisions and any agreements, such as bylaws
for a property owners' association, shall be subject to the approval
of the Township Solicitor.
In the I Zone and subject to the requirements of that zone,
except as herein modified and provided:
A. An open excavation shall be enclosed by a fence or wall that completely
encloses the portion of the property in which the excavation is located;
said fence or wall shall be not less than four feet in height and
shall be so constructed as to have openings no larger than six inches;
and if pickets are used, the openings shall not exceed six inches.
B. No quarry wall shall be nearer than 150 feet to any property line
or street line.
C. In the case of an open excavation, a slope no greater than 20% shall
extend from property or street lines to the edge of the excavation.
D. No stock or waste pile shall exceed 35 feet in height. Such piles
shall be screened from adjoining properties.
E. A plan for the reclamation of the site following completion of extractive
uses shall be submitted for review and report of the Planning Commission
and approval of the Zoning Hearing Board. Such plan will consider
the grading and reuse of the site and deal with drainage, soil erosion,
and other problems that may be created by the extractive use.
F. Buffer zone. The operation must be completely encircled by a buffer
zone having a minimum width of 50 feet. No activity involved in the
extractive operation process shall be performed within this area.
G. Consideration shall be given to potential traffic volumes and problems.
If the proposed use will generate a medium or higher volume of traffic,
that is, in excess of 750 vehicle trips per day (as per the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation standard and the latest edition of the
Trip Generation Manual of the Institute of Transportation Engineers),
access shall be by an arterial or collector street as designated in
the Township's Comprehensive Plan.
In all zones and subject to the requirements of the zone in
which located, except as herein modified and provided:
A. Expansion of the nonconformity shall be confined to the lot on which
it is located on the effective date of this chapter or any amendment
thereto creating the nonconformity.
B. The total of all such expansion shall not exceed an additional 35%
of the area of those buildings, structures, or land area devoted to
the nonconforming use as they existed on the date on which such buildings,
structures, or use first became nonconformities.
C. Provision for access drives, off-street parking, and off-street loading
shall be consistent with standards required by this chapter.
D. Provision for yards, building height, and building area shall be
consistent with the standards required for permitted uses in the zone
in which the nonconformity in question is located.
E. Appearance should be harmonious with surrounding properties. This
feature includes but is not limited to landscaping and enclosure of
principal and accessory uses, sign control, and maintenance in good
condition of all improvements and open spaces.
F. Buffers and screens shall be provided as necessary to adequately
protect neighboring properties. This includes but is not limited to
fences, walls, plantings, and open spaces.
G. The expansion shall not create new dimensional nonconformities or
further increase existing dimensional nonconformities.
H. Consideration shall be given to potential traffic volumes and problems.
If the proposed use will generate a medium or higher volume of traffic,
that is, in excess of 750 vehicle trips per day (as per the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation standard and the latest edition of the
Trip Generation Manual of the Institute of Transportation Engineers),
access shall be by an arterial or collector street as designated in
the Township's Comprehensive Plan.
In the C Zone and subject to the requirements of that zone,
except as herein modified and provided:
A. The retail sales area shall be defined as the area of the smallest
rectangle or other regular geometric shape that encompasses all display
stands, booths, tables, or stalls, plus all adjoining aisles and walkways
from which consumers may inspect items for sale. The retail sales
area shall include all indoor and outdoor areas as listed above.
B. The retail sales area shall be set back at least 50 feet from all
property lines and shall be calculated as part of the maximum permitted
lot coverage, regardless of its surface treatment.
C. Off-street parking shall be provided at the rate of one space per
250 square feet of retail sales area and shall be designed and used
in accordance with this chapter.
D. Off-street loading shall be provided as otherwise required by this
chapter for retail sales operations. The retail sales area, as defined
above, shall be used to calculate the required number of loading spaces.
E. The outdoor display and sale of merchandise shall not begin prior
to one hour before sunrise and shall cease no later than one hour
past sunset.
F. Any exterior public address system shall be arranged and designed
to prevent objectionable impact on adjoining properties.
G. Trash receptacles shall be provided for all outdoor retail sales
area(s) and shall be routinely emptied to prevent the scattering of
litter and debris. All applications for this use shall include a plan
for the cleanup of litter.
In the RC Zone and subject to the requirements of the zone in
which located, except as herein modified and provided:
A. Setbacks. The area to be used for recreational purposes must be set
back at least 50 feet from any property or street line.
B. For an outdoor recreational use, other than a golf course, buffers
and screens shall be provided as necessary to adequately protect neighboring
properties. This includes but is not limited to fences, walls, plantings,
and open spaces. The use shall be located a minimum of 100 feet from
a residential zoning district or use.
C. Exterior lighting shall be directed away from all adjoining properties.
D. To the extent possible, existing trees and natural vegetation shall
be preserved.
E. Consideration shall be given to potential traffic volumes and problems.
If the proposed use will generate a medium or higher volume of traffic,
that is, in excess of 750 vehicle trips per day (as per the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation standard and the latest edition of the
Trip Generation Manual of the Institute of Transportation Engineers),
access shall be by an arterial or collector street as designated in
the Township's Comprehensive Plan.
F. Operations shall not result in vehicle backups on adjacent roads.
In the AP, RC, R-1, R-2, R-3, or V Zone and subject to the requirements
of the zone in which located, except as herein modified and provided:
A. Consideration shall be given to potential traffic volumes and problems.
If the proposed use will generate a medium or higher volume of traffic,
that is, in excess of 750 vehicle trips per day (as per the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation standard and the latest edition of the
Trip Generation Manual of the Institute of Transportation Engineers),
access shall be by an arterial or collector street as designated in
the Township's Comprehensive Plan.
B. The Zoning Hearing Board shall decide the appropriateness of the
design of parking, lighting, and similar features of the proposed
use to minimize adverse impacts on adjacent properties.
C. To the extent possible, existing trees and vegetation shall be preserved.
In the RC or V Zone and subject to the requirements of the zone
in which located, except as herein modified and provided:
A. The applicant must secure a license from the Pennsylvania Department
of Public Welfare and submit a copy of said license to the Township
prior to occupancy approval by Jackson Township.
B. No kitchen or dining facilities shall be permitted in individual
rooms or suites.
C. The facility must meet all applicable fire, health, safety, and building
codes.
D. Water and sewer systems approved by the Pennsylvania Department of
Environmental Protection must be utilized. If existing sewage disposal
facilities are to be utilized, certification must be submitted to
ensure that such facilities are capable of adequately servicing the
proposed use.
E. At least one parking space for each employee plus one parking space
for each bedroom shall be provided.
[Amended 6-7-2016 by Ord.
No. 210-16]
In any zone and subject to the requirements of the zone in which
located, except as herein modified and provided:
A. Consideration shall be given to potential traffic volumes and problems.
If the proposed use will generate a medium or higher volume of traffic,
that is, in excess of 750 vehicle trips per day (as per the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation standard and the latest edition of the
Trip Generation Manual of the Institute of Transportation Engineers),
access shall be by an arterial or collector street as designated in
the Township's Comprehensive Plan.
B. Outdoor storage of materials shall be prohibited in a Residential
or Village Zone.
C. Screening or fencing may be required where determined appropriate
to form an effective visual barrier between the use and adjoining
properties.
D. There shall be no specific minimum lot size; however, each lot shall
provide front, side, and rear setbacks that comply with the requirements
of the zone in which located. Such uses shall be exempt from lot coverage
and open area requirements of the zone in which located, provided
that the stormwater management plan is approved by the Township.
In a C or I Zone and subject to the requirements of the zone
in which located, except as herein modified and provided:
A. Not more than 80% of the lot shall be covered with impervious surfaces.
B. To protect other vehicles and pedestrians in the immediate area of
such a use, railing, fencing, posts and chains, or similar protective
barriers must be located on the perimeter of the parking areas, except
at access drives or exits.
C. Buffers and screens shall be provided as necessary to adequately
protect neighboring properties. This includes but is not limited to
fences, walls, plantings, and open spaces. All parking lots or garages
shall be screened from adjoining residential uses.
D. Consideration shall be given to potential traffic volumes and problems.
If the proposed use will generate a medium or higher volume of traffic,
that is, in excess of 750 vehicle trips per day (as per the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation standard and the latest edition of the
Trip Generation Manual of the Institute of Transportation Engineers),
access shall be by an arterial or collector street as designated in
the Township's Comprehensive Plan.
In any zone and subject to the requirements of the zone in which
located, except as herein modified and provided:
A. In an R-1, R-2, R-3 or V Zone, the permitted building or structure
shall not include the storage of vehicles or equipment used in the
maintenance of any utility.
B. In zones other than a Residential or Village Zone, unhoused equipment
shall be enclosed within a fence, wall, or evergreen plantings, not
less than six feet in height.
C. There shall be no specific minimum lot size; however, each lot shall
provide front, side, and rear setbacks that comply with the requirements
of the zone in which located. Such uses shall be exempt from lot coverage
and open area requirements of the zone in which located, provided
that the stormwater management plan is approved by the Township.
In an AP or RC Zone and subject to the requirements of the zone
in which located, except as herein modified and provided:
A. Adjacent areas must be predominantly undeveloped, and any range or
firing area must be at least 450 feet from any property or street
line and 1,000 feet from any existing residential use.
B. A minimum of 25 parking spaces must be provided in addition to one
space for each employee/operator of the facility.
C. All the requirements for a land development plan must be met, for
example, stormwater management plan, sedimentation and erosion plan,
and sewer and water requirements, and any other applicable provisions
of Township ordinances must be adhered to.
D. The site must be a minimum of 100 acres. Any and all other requirements
of Title 34 of the Pennsylvania Game and Wildlife Code or other applicable
state regulations must be met. A copy of any required state license
or permit must be provided prior to approval by Jackson Township.
In the V or C Zone and subject to the requirements of that zone,
except as herein modified and provided:
A. The drive-through service shall have access to either an arterial
or collector road.
B. Exterior trash receptacles shall be provided and routinely emptied
so to prevent litter.
C. All drive-through window lanes shall be separated from the internal
accessways of the parking lot.
D. Any exterior speaker/microphone system shall be arranged and/or screened
to minimize the impact of objectionable noise impact upon adjoining
properties.
E. All exterior seating and play areas shall be completely enclosed
by a fence having a minimum height of three feet.
F. No part of the subject property shall be located within 200 feet
of any residential zoning district or use.
G. Uses providing outdoor activities shall provide sufficient screening
and/or landscaping measures to mitigate visual and/or audible impacts
on adjoining properties.
H. As part of the special exception criteria, the applicant shall submit
a traffic impact study to demonstrate that adequate ingress and egress
facilities can be provided.
I. The applicant shall demonstrate adequate stacking lanes can be provided
to prevent vehicle backups onto adjoining roads. The stacking lanes
shall not count as parking spaces.
In the V or C Zone and subject to the requirements of that zone,
except as herein modified and provided:
A. The applicant shall furnish evidence of an approved water supply
and sewage disposal.
B. All off-street parking and/or loading areas shall be screened from
adjoining residents and roads.
C. All restaurant seating shall be provided within the completely enclosed
building, except that limited exterior seating may be provided if:
(1)
Such seating is situated and designed so as not to adversely
impact nearby residences;
(2)
Such seating is accessory to the principal interior seating
accommodations;
(3)
During use, such seating is continuously supervised by an employee
or owner of the restaurant;
(4)
Any lighting or music systems serving such seating are designed
and operated so as not to constitute a nuisance to adjoining properties;
(5)
The applicant shall furnish and implement a working plan for
the continuous cleanup of litter and debris that may result from outdoor
seating; and
(6)
Such seating is removed during seasons when not in use.
In the V Zone and subject to the requirements of the zone in
which located, except as herein modified and provided:
A. The applicant must furnish evidence as to how the use will be controlled
so as to not constitute a nuisance due to noise or loitering outside
the store.
B. A minimum of one parking space for each 75 square feet of gross floor area shall be provided. In addition, any accessory uses shall also require those spaces required by §
133-30B of this chapter.
C. Exterior trash/recycling receptacles shall be provided and routinely
emptied to prevent the scattering of litter, and the applicant shall
furnish and continuously implement a working plan for the cleanup
of litter and debris.
D. The subject property shall have a minimum width of 125 feet.
E. The subject property shall front on an arterial or collector road,
as defined herein.
F. The subject property shall be set back at least 300 feet from any
lot containing a school, day-care facility, playground, library, hospital,
or nursing, rest or retirement home.
G. All structures (including gasoline pump islands, but not permitted
signs) and machinery shall be set back at least 50 feet from any street
right-of-way line.
H. Access driveways shall be a minimum of 28 feet wide and separated
by 100 feet from one another if located along the same frontage, as
measured from edge to edge.
I. All ventilation equipment associated with fuel storage tanks shall
be set back 100 feet and oriented away from any adjoining residential
uses.
J. All automated teller machines shall be located, or contain convenient
parking spaces, so that the on-site movement of vehicles will not
be hampered by those cars belonging to persons using the automated
teller machines.
K. Any exterior microphone/speaker system and external lighting shall be arranged and/or screened to comply with those regulations contained within Chapter
113, Subdivision and Land Development.
In the V Zone and subject to the requirements of that zone,
except as herein modified and provided:
A. Any structure proposed as a rooming house or boardinghouse shall
have a habitable floor area, in addition to that required for the
person or family operating the facility, of at least 300 square feet
for each roomer or boarder.
B. No facilities for cooking or dining shall be provided in individual
rooms or suites.
C. All rooming houses and boardinghouses shall comply with all applicable
local regulations, including but not limited to fire, health, safety,
and building codes.
In an AP, RC, or I Zone and subject to the requirements of the
zone in which located, except as herein modified and provided:
A. The minimum lot area shall be three acres.
B. No saw or other machinery shall be less than 75 feet from any property
or street right-of-way line.
C. All power saws and machinery shall be secured against tampering and
locked when not in use.
D. All machinery used in the sawmill operation shall be located at least
500 feet from any R-1, R-2, R-3, or V Zone.
E. Buffers and screens shall be provided as necessary to adequately
protect neighboring properties. This includes but is not limited to
fences, walls, plantings, and open spaces.
F. Consideration shall be given to potential traffic volumes and problems.
If the proposed use will generate a medium or higher volume of traffic,
that is, in excess of 750 vehicle trips per day (as per the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation standard and the latest edition of the
Trip Generation Manual of the Institute of Transportation Engineers),
access shall be by an arterial or collector street as designated in
the Township's Comprehensive Plan.
In the RC, R-1, or R-2 Zone and subject to the requirements
of the zone in which located, except as herein modified and provided:
A. All buildings shall be set back at least 100 feet from any Residential
or V Zoning Districts.
B. No part of a school property shall be located within 1,000 feet of
a property containing an adult-oriented facility (as defined herein)
or within 300 feet of a property containing an automobile filling
station.
C. For schools providing education to minors, an outdoor play area shall
be provided at the rate of 100 square feet per individual enrolled.
Off-street parking areas shall not be used as outdoor play areas.
Outdoor play areas shall not be located within the front yard and
must be set back at least 25 feet from all property lines. Outdoor
play areas shall be completely enclosed by a fence not less than six
feet high and shall be screened from adjoining properties in the Residential
and V Zoning Districts. All plant materials within the outdoor play
areas shall be nonharmful types (that is, shall not be poisonous or
thorny). All outdoor play areas shall be wholly or partially shaded
by trees or a pavilion(s).
D. "Enrollment" shall be defined as the largest number of students on
the site at any one time during a seven-day period.
E. Passenger drop-off and pick-up areas shall be provided and arranged
so that students need not cross traffic lanes on or adjacent to the
site.
F. Off-street parking areas shall be designed to prevent incoming traffic
from backing onto public streets. All required parking shall be located
on the site of the facility. Parking areas shall be set back a minimum
of 25 feet from all street rights-of-way and 30 feet from adjoining
properties in the R or V Zoning Districts.
G. Sufficient exterior lighting shall be required to provide convenience
and safety for people utilizing the facility but shall be arranged
to prevent glare on adjoining properties and streets.
H. The use shall emit no obnoxious noise, glare, dust, odor, vibration,
electrical disturbance, or any other perceptible impact at or beyond
the lot line.
I. All outdoor storage, parking, and loading areas shall be screened
from adjoining residential uses.
J. Consideration shall be given to traffic problems. If the nature of
the school facility is such that it will generate a medium or high
volume of vehicular traffic, that is, in excess of 750 vehicle trips
per day (as per the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation standard
and the latest edition of the Trip Generation Manual of the Institute
of Transportation Engineers), then access should be by an arterial
or collector street as designated in the Township Comprehensive Plan.
K. Stadiums are subject to the following additional regulations:
(1)
Required parking will be determined based upon a combination
of the types of activities proposed and the schedule listed in this
chapter. In addition, an unimproved grassed overflow parking area
for peak-use periods shall be required. Such overflow parking area(s)
shall be accessible only from the interior driveways of the permanent
parking lot. Overflow parking areas shall be designed and fenced or
landscaped to prevent vehicles from crossing adjoining properties
or directly accessing adjoining roads. Soil erosion, sedimentation
control, and stormwater runoff shall be managed in accordance with
all applicable laws and regulations. If, at any time after the opening
of the facility, the Supervisors determine that traffic backups are
occurring on adjoining roads, and such backups are directly related
to the size or design of the parking area(s), the Supervisors can
require the applicant to revise the design of the parking lot(s) and/or
provide additional on-site parking spaces or paved or grassed overflow
parking areas.
(2)
Any booths or other structures used for the collection of admission
and/or parking fees shall be set back and arranged to prevent vehicle
backups on adjoining roads during peak arrival periods. Any other
collection of fees, such as by roaming parking lot attendants, shall
be conducted in such a manner as to prevent vehicle backups on adjoining
roads. If, at any time after opening, the Township determines that
traffic backups are occurring on adjoining roads, and such backups
are directly related to the means of access to the subject property,
the Township can require the applicant to revise such means to relieve
the undue congestion.
(3)
The applicant shall furnish expert evidence that the proposed
use will not be detrimental to the use of adjoining properties due
to hours of operation, noise, light, litter, dust, and pollution.
(4)
Uses involving outdoor activities and/or display shall provide
sufficient screening and/or landscaping measures to mitigate visual
and/or audible impacts on adjoining properties.
(5)
No outdoor storage is permitted.
(6)
Any exterior public address system shall be designed and operated
so that the audible levels of any messages conveyed over the system
will not exceed the ambient noise level generally attributable to
the use as measured at each property line.
In the C Zone and subject to the requirements of that zone,
except as herein modified and provided:
A. Buildings must be set back at least 40 feet from the street line.
B. Gasoline pumps and all service equipment must be set back at least
25 feet from any lot line or street right-of-way line and located
so that vehicles stopped for service will not extend over the property
line.
C. Access drives must be located as follows:
(1)
Side lot line offset: 10 feet.
(2)
Minimum separation of drives on same lot: 25 feet.
D. All lights must be diverted toward the facility or downward on the
lot.
E. No outdoor stockpiling of tires or outdoor storage of trash is permitted.
An area enclosed by a wall, fence, or vegetative material and screened
from view of adjoining properties shall be provided whenever outdoor
storage is required. No materials may be stored so as to create a
fire hazard.
F. All merchandise, except vending machines and oil racks, shall be
displayed within a building.
G. The convenience store shall be in compliance with §
133-103 of this chapter.
H. Consideration shall be given to potential traffic volumes and problems.
If the proposed use will generate a medium or higher volume of traffic,
that is, in excess of 750 vehicle trips per day (as per the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation standard and the latest edition of the
Trip Generation Manual of the Institute of Transportation Engineers),
access shall be by an arterial or collector street as designated in
the Township's Comprehensive Plan.
In the C Zone and subject to the requirements of that zone,
except as herein modified and provided:
A. The minimum lot area shall be three acres.
B. The minimum lot width shall be 250 feet.
C. All buildings must be set back at least 50 feet from any property
line and 75 feet from a street line.
D. Consideration shall be given to potential traffic volumes and problems.
If the proposed use will generate a medium or higher volume of traffic,
that is, in excess of 750 vehicle trips per day (as per the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation standard and the latest edition of the
Trip Generation Manual of the Institute of Transportation Engineers),
access shall be by an arterial or collector street as designated in
the Township's Comprehensive Plan.
E. A buffer yard shall be provided on the site as per §
133-32 of this chapter.
F. Landscaping requirements as per Jackson Township ordinance must be
adhered to as well as the lighting, parking, loading, and signage
requirements of this chapter.
In the I Zone and subject to the requirements of that zone,
except as herein modified and provided:
A. Any processing of solid waste, including but not limited to incineration,
shredding, compaction, material separation, recycling, derivation
of fuel from refuse, and pyrolysis, shall be conducted within a wholly
enclosed building.
B. No refuse shall be deposited or stored and no building or structure
shall be located within 200 feet of any property line or within 1,000
feet of any land within an R-1, R-2, R-3, or V Zone.
C. In addition to the provisions of §
133-32 of this chapter, a buffer yard at least 50 feet wide shall be located along all property lines. No structures, storage, parking, or any other related activity or operation shall be permitted within this area. The buffer shall be naturally landscaped and have no impervious cover.
D. Any area used for the unloading, transfer, storage, processing, incineration,
or deposition of refuse must be completely screened from ground-level
view at the property line. (The use of an earthen berm is encouraged
where practicable.) In addition, such areas must also be completely
enclosed by an eight-foot-high fence, with no openings greater than
two inches in any direction.
E. All uses shall provide sufficiently long stacking lanes into the
facility so that vehicles waiting to be weighed will not backup onto
public roads.
F. Access to the site shall be limited to those times when an attendant
is on duty. In order to protect against indiscriminate and unauthorized
dumping, all areas of the site shall be protected by locked barricades,
fences, gates, or other means designed to deny access to the area
at unauthorized times or locations.
G. Hazardous waste as described by the Department of Environmental Protection
shall not be disposed of within the proposed use.
H. The unloading, processing, transfer, and deposition of solid waste
shall be continuously supervised by a qualified facility operator.
I. Any waste that cannot be used in any disposal process, or material
that is to be recycled, shall be stored in leak- and vectorproof containers.
Such containers shall be designed to prevent their being carried by
wind or water.
J. All storage of solid waste shall be indoors in a manner that is leak-
and vectorproof. During normal operation, no more solid waste shall
be stored on the property than is needed to keep the facility in constant
operation; but in no event shall such waste be stored for more than
72 hours.
K. A contingency plan for the disposal of solid waste during a facility
shutdown shall be submitted to the Township.
L. All structures shall be set back at least a distance equal to their
height.
M. The applicant shall submit an analysis of raw water needs (groundwater
or surface water) from either private or public sources, indicating
the quantity of water required. If the source is from a municipal
system, the applicant shall submit documentation that the public authority
will supply the water needed. Where an on-site water supply is to
be used, a water feasibility study must be provided to enable the
Township to evaluate the impact of the proposed development on the
groundwater supply and on existing wells. The purpose of the study
will be to determine if there is an adequate supply of water for the
proposed development and to estimate the impact of the new development
on existing wells in the vicinity. The water feasibility study shall
be reviewed by the Township Engineer. A water feasibility study shall
include the following information:
(1)
Calculations of the projected water needs.
(2)
A geologic map of the area with a radius of at least one mile
from the site.
(3)
The location of all existing and proposed wells within 1,000
feet of the site, with notation of the capacity of all wells.
(4)
The location of all existing on-lot sewage disposal systems
within 1,000 feet of the site.
(5)
The location of all streams within 1,000 feet of the site and
all known point sources of pollution.
(6)
A determination of the long-term yield on the basis of the geologic
formations underlying the site.
(7)
A determination of the effects of the proposed water supply
system on the quantity and quality of water in nearby wells, streams,
and the groundwater table.
(8)
A statement of the qualifications and the signature(s) of the
person(s) preparing the study.
N. The applicant shall provide an analysis of the physical conditions
of the primary road system serving the proposed use. The analysis
shall include information on current traffic flows on this road system
and projections of traffic generated by the proposed use. Improvements
to the road shall be provided by the applicant to ensure safe turning
movements to and from the site and safe through movement on the existing
road.
O. No use and occupancy permit shall be issued for a solid waste disposal
facility until the operator shall have submitted to the Zoning Officer
proof that the facility complies with the regulations of the Department
of Environmental Protection and has been permitted in writing by said
agency.
P. Consideration shall be given to potential traffic volumes and problems.
If the proposed use will generate a medium or higher volume of traffic,
that is, in excess of 750 vehicle trips per day (as per the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation standard and the latest edition of the
Trip Generation Manual of the Institute of Transportation Engineers),
access shall be by an arterial or collector street as designated in
the Township's Comprehensive Plan.
In the C or V Zone and subject to the requirements of that zone,
except as herein modified and provided:
A. Consideration shall be given to potential traffic volumes and problems.
If the proposed use will generate a medium or higher volume of traffic,
that is, in excess of 750 vehicle trips per day (as per the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation standard and the latest edition of the
Trip Generation Manual of the Institute of Transportation Engineers),
access shall be by an arterial or collector street as designated in
the Township's Comprehensive Plan.
B. Buffers and screens shall be provided as necessary to adequately
protect neighboring properties from any adverse effects of the use
or vehicular traffic. This includes but is not limited to fences,
walls, plantings, and open spaces.
C. The use shall not constitute a public or private nuisance.
D. The use must be more than 300 feet from any church, hospital, charitable
organization, school, or public playground.
E. The use must be more than 200 feet from any other facility licensed
by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board.
In the C Zone and subject to the requirements of that zone,
except as herein modified and provided:
A. Consideration shall be given to potential traffic volumes and problems.
If the proposed use will generate a medium or higher volume of traffic,
that is, in excess of 750 vehicle trips per day (as per the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation standard and the latest edition of the
Trip Generation Manual of the Institute of Transportation Engineers),
access shall be by an arterial or collector street as designated in
the Township's Comprehensive Plan.
In the RC Zone and subject to the requirements of that zone,
except as herein modified and provided:
A. Adjacent areas must be predominantly undeveloped, and the range area
must be at least 450 feet from any property or street right-of-way
line. A use involving firearms must also be located at least 1,000
feet from any existing residential use.
B. Except for trap and skeet ranges, an earthen background berm must
be provided within 20 feet of the target farthest from the firing
line to prevent wild or ricocheting bullets or wild or stray arrows.
Such berm shall have a slope of not less than one vertical to two
horizontal and must extend at least eight feet above the ground level
at the highest target. The crest of the berm at the eight-foot minimum
height limit shall be at least four feet in width as measured between
the wall of the berm facing the range and the opposite wall.
C. Earthen side berms must be provided immediately adjacent to the range and must extend from the firing line to the background berm. The side berms shall meet the same design qualifications as set forth for background berms in Subsection
B above.
D. An alternative barrier, whether natural or man-made, which duplicates
the effect of the berm may be substituted if approved by the Zoning
Hearing Board.
E. For ranges involving firearms, targets mounted only on target posts
shall be permitted. For such uses, no targets of any kind shall be
set directly on the ground.
F. No target shall extend above six feet in height or be located so that the trajectory from the firing line to the target would cause a projectile to exceed the height of the berm required in Subsection
B above.
G. Warning signs must be posted at least 10 feet from the outside of
the berms.
H. The firing range shall be free of gravel and other hard surface materials
and be adequately drained.
I. Adult supervision must be provided for children under 16 years of
age.
J. Firing hours shall be from one hour after dawn until one hour prior
to dusk.
K. Trap and skeet ranges shall be exempt from Subsections
B,
C,
D,
E, and
F above.
L. Storage of live ammunition and firearms shall be located in a secure
area away from public areas.
M. Consideration shall be given to potential traffic volumes and problems.
If the proposed use will generate a medium or higher volume of traffic,
that is, in excess of 750 vehicle trips per day (as per the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation standard and the latest edition of the
Trip Generation Manual of the Institute of Transportation Engineers),
access shall be by an arterial or collector street as designated in
the Township's Comprehensive Plan.
In the I Zone and subject to the requirements of that zone,
except as herein modified and provided:
A. Access shall be by local streets in the I Zone that are connected
to arterial or collector streets, or by an by an arterial or collector
street as designated in the Township Comprehensive Plan, unless otherwise
permitted by the Township Supervisors.
B. Satisfactory provision shall be made to minimize harmful or unpleasant
effects such as noise, odors, fumes, glare, vibration, or smoke.
C. A buffer yard at least 100 feet wide must be located on the terminal
site in all situations where the site adjoins an R-1, R-2, R-3, or
V Zone. This yard shall be naturally landscaped, have no impervious
cover, and shall not be used for parking, building, loading, or storage
purposes.