Words used in the present tense shall include the future. The singular shall include the plural, and the plural the singular. Reference to one gender shall be deemed to include the other. The words "shall" or "must" is intended to be and shall be deemed mandatory.
Where not defined in this chapter, definitions of terms adopted in the Municipalities Planning Code,[1] the Second Class Township Code,[2] Chapter 145, Zoning, Chapter 116, Stormwater Management, and Chapter 29, Code Enforcement, Public and Private Improvements (PPIC), shall govern. The terms "as-built plan," "cartway," "developer," "landowner" and "Township Engineer" as defined in § 29-25 of the PPIC are expressly adopted.
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq.
[2]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 65101 et seq.
Where not defined in this chapter or in applicable Pennsylvania statutes or Township ordinances, terms shall be given their common or ordinary meaning.
The following words and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings given to them in this article unless the context clearly indicates otherwise:
ALLEY
A strip of land over which there is either a public or private right-of-way which serves as access to the rear or sides of properties. The minimum width of an alley shall be 20 feet.
APPLICANT
A landowner or developer who has filed an application for development, including his, her or its heirs, successors and assigns.
APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT
Every application, whether preliminary, tentative or final, required to be filed and approved prior to start of construction or development, including but not limited to an application for zoning permit, for the approval of a subdivision plan, land development plan or other development plan. Every application for development must include the form designated by the Township and all other plans and information required by this and other applicable ordinances.
APPLICATION, FINAL
The application for final development for a subdivision or land development submitted under this chapter.
APPLICATION, PRELIMINARY
The preliminary application for development submitted in compliance with the requirements of this chapter for preliminary plans.
ARCHITECT
An architect registered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
AREA, NET LOT
The lot area less any portions of the lot located in identified floodplain areas and/or wetlands.
AREA, NET SITE
The site area less any portions of the site located in environmentally sensitive areas and/or constituting nondevelopable land, those areas designated for nonresidential uses, including but not limited to neighborhood commercial areas and common open space, and those areas consisting of streets and utilities.
AREA, SITE
The total area of the lot or lots comprising a site.
AUTHORITY
An authority created under the Municipality Authorities Act, as amended.[1]
BERM
That portion of a street lying on either side of the cartway between the edge thereof and the adjacent road ditch, intended primarily for stopping and parking purposes.
BLOCK
An area bounded by streets.
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
The Millcreek Township Board of Supervisors; also includes "approving/appointing authority," "Board," "Supervisors" and "governing body."
BUILDING
Any structure or part of a structure affixed to the land.
BUILDING LINE
A line within a property, generally parallel to the street line, between which and the adjacent right-of-way no structure may be built.
CLEAR-SIGHT TRIANGLE
An area of unobstructed vision at street intersections, defined by lines of sight between points at a given distance from the intersection of street lines.
CLUSTER
A development design technique that concentrates buildings in specific areas on the site to allow the remaining land to be used for recreation, common open space and preservation of environmentally sensitive features.
CLUSTER/OPEN SPACE DEVELOPMENT
A form of development for single-family residential developments which permits a reduction in lot area and yard requirements, provided there is no increase in the density of development permitted in a conventional development and that the resultant land is devoted to open space.
COMMISSION/PLANNING COMMISSION
The Millcreek Township Planning Commission.
COMMON AREA
That area in a development, including common open space, owned or leased and maintained by the developer/declarant and/or by an association or other combination of persons for the benefit of the residents of the subdivision, a planned community and/or a condominium, including all common elements designated for the use of all dwelling unit owners.
COMMON OPEN SPACE
A parcel or parcels of land or an area of water or a combination of land and water within a development site and designed and intended for the use or enjoyment of residents of a development, not including streets, off-street parking areas and areas set aside for public utilities and stormwater detention or retention basins. Common open space includes usable and/or developable open space and passive common open space.
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
The Comprehensive Plan of Millcreek Township.
CONDOMINIUM DEVELOPMENT
A multiple occupancy project developed under applicable Pennsylvania law, including private streets and/or indivisible common areas and grounds owned in common with other purchasers, individual interest in a space within a residential building and properly developed only where permitted under Chapter 145, Zoning.
CONDOMINIUM INTEREST
An estate in real property consisting of an undivided interest in common with other purchasers in a portion of a parcel of real property, and may include common ownership of open spaces and certain grounds. Where land is otherwise developed in accordance with regulations of this chapter and Chapter 145, Zoning, applicable to the zoning district, streets are constructed and dedicated to the Township and the density and nature of development is consistent with regulations for the district, the fact that open space and other grounds acceptable the Board of Supervisors is to be owned in common shall not be deemed to render the plan a "condominium development."
CONSERVATION DEVELOPMENT/DESIGN
A concept of design and site planning in which specific features of land proposed for development are identified and analyzed, with development designed to protect and preserve special features and open space and reduce the portion of the parcel consumed by streets and lots while allowing for density of development similar to that allowed in the zoning district.
CONSTRUCTION
Construction, reconstruction, renovation, repair, extension, expansion, alteration or relocation of a building or structure, including the placement of manufactured or mobile homes.
COUNTY
The County of Erie, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
CROSSWALK
A public right-of-way which crosses a block to furnish access by pedestrians to adjacent streets or properties.
CUL-DE-SAC/DEAD-END STREET
A street with one end open for public vehicular and pedestrian access and the other end terminating with a vehicle turnaround.
CULVERT
Any structure not classified as a bridge which provides an opening under a roadway.
DECISION
The determination of the Board of Supervisors upon an application for subdivision or land development or other matter brought to the Board under the MPC, this chapter or other Township ordinance.
DETENTION/RETENTION BASIN
A stormwater management facility that collects and temporarily stores surface runoff and releases it at a controlled rate. Such facilities may be classified into the following categories:
A. 
DRY BASINA detention basin designed to completely drain after a storm event.
B. 
NATURALIZED BASINA detention basin designed to completely drain following a storm event and which blends into the surrounding environment by being curvilinear in shape and using native plants to provide soil stabilization.
C. 
UNDERGROUND BASINDetention storage located in underground tanks or vaults designed to provide water quantity control through detention of stormwater runoff.
D. 
WET PONDA basin that has a permanent pool of water throughout the year; may also be called a "wet basin" or "retention pond."
DEVELOPABLE LAND
A. 
That land proposed for development which excludes therefrom all portions thereof:
(1) 
Dedicated or to be dedicated or devoted for use as public or private streets;
(2) 
Dedicated or to be dedicated or devoted to use as public or private improvements, including but not limited to stormwater management improvements;
(3) 
Defined by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection as wetlands;
(4) 
Defined by appropriate federal or state agencies as being within a one-hundred-year floodplain; and
(5) 
Having a slope in excess of 25%.
B. 
Where land proposed for development involves other factors prohibiting or rendering impractical development of areas due to particular easements or other circumstances, the Board of Supervisors shall have authority to deem such areas of the parcel nondevelopable.
DEVELOPMENT
Any man-made change to improved or unimproved real estate, including but not limited to buildings or other structures, streets and other paving, utilities, filling, grading, excavation, mining, dredging or drilling operations, the subdivision of land and/or land development.
DEVELOPMENT PLAN
The provisions for development, including a planned residential development, a plat of subdivision, a land development, all covenants relating to use, location and bulk of buildings and other structures, intensity of use or density of development, streets, ways, parking facilities, public facilities, open space, stormwater management features, required improvements and street or highway access. The phrase "provisions of the development plan" when used in this chapter means the written and graphic materials referred to in this term.
DRAWINGS
All drawings, cross sections, applicable standard drawings or reproductions thereof pertaining to the construction of a project.
DRIVEWAY, PRIVATE
A vehicular access route serving only one parcel or lot and which provides access to a street but which does not provide access to any other lot or parcel under separate ownership.
DWELLING UNIT
One or more living or sleeping rooms with cooking and sanitary facilities for one person or one family.
EASEMENT
A grant or dedication to the public, a municipality, a corporation, a person or a grantee by the property owner of a right-of-way or parcel of land for a specific purpose, right, interest, benefit or usage.
ELEVATION
A point or series of points (contours) which are a common distance above sea level or some other alternative point of reference which has a predetermined elevation. In terms of regulations, only City of Erie datum shall be utilized unless otherwise approved or required by the Township Engineer.
ENGINEER
A professional engineer registered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT
A. 
An assessment of the impact of a use on the:
(1) 
Natural environment, i.e., geology, topography, soils, hydrology, vegetation, wildlife, wetlands and air quality;
(2) 
The cultural environment, i.e., lot use, utilities, traffic, population, economics, services, historic assets, scenic vistas and general character of the neighborhood.
B. 
The assessment of traffic impact must include a complete traffic analysis prepared and sealed by a professional traffic engineer identifying the impact of the proposed development on existing traffic and circulation patterns and proposing solutions to problems which may arise as a consequence of the proposed development.
ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE AREA
An area having one or more of the following environmental characteristics:
A. 
Slopes over 25%;
B. 
Identified floodplain area;
C. 
Wetlands.
FINANCIAL/IMPROVEMENT/MAINTENANCE SECURITY
Surety, in a form acceptable to the Township Solicitor, in the form of cash, a certified or cashier's check, an irrevocable letter of credit and/or a restrictive and dedicated account with a federal- or commonwealth-chartered lending institution, as authorized in this chapter. Financial security may be classified as being a guarantee of satisfactory completion of improvements required by this chapter or other Township ordinances or as a guarantee for the structural functioning and integrity of improvements required by this chapter or other Township ordinances for a specified period after their completion.
FLOOD, ONE-HUNDRED-YEAR
A flood that, on the average, is likely to occur once every 100 years (i.e., that has a one-percent chance of occurring each year, although the flood may occur in any year).
FLOODPLAIN
A relatively flat or low land area which is subject to partial or complete inundation from an adjoining or nearby stream, river or watercourse, and/or any area subject to the unusual and rapid accumulation of surface waters from any source.
FLOODWAY
The channel of a stream plus any adjacent floodplain areas that must be kept free of encroachment in order that the one-hundred-year flood can be carried without substantial increases in flood heights.
GRADE
The slope of a road, street or public way specified in percentage terms.
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
The Erie County Department of Health.
IMPROVEMENT
As used in connection with the term "land development," shall be deemed to include the construction of one or more buildings for use other than residential on any lot or lots; the construction of two or more residential buildings on any lot or lots; an addition to an existing building or development involving more than 5,000 square feet of area, including building, parking area or other impervious area, and any development which increases average traffic volume from minimum volume to any higher category.
INSPECTOR
An authorized representative of Millcreek Township assigned to make any and all inspections of work performed and materials furnished by the developer.
LAND DEVELOPMENT
The improvement of one lot or two or more contiguous lots, tracts or parcels of land for any purpose involving:
A. 
A group of two or more residential buildings on a lot or lots, regardless of the number of occupants or tenure;
B. 
A single nonresidential building on a lot or lots, regardless of the number of occupants or tenure;
C. 
A division or allocation of land or space, whether initially or cumulatively, between or among two or more existing or prospective occupants by means of, or for the purpose of streets, common areas, leaseholds, condominiums, building groups or other features; and/or
D. 
A subdivision of land.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
A landscape architect registered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
LEVEL OF SERVICE (LOS)
A qualitative measure describing operational conditions within a traffic stream; generally described in terms of such factors as speed, freedom to maneuver, traffic interruptions, comfort, convenience and safety. Levels of service are designated as "A" through "F," with LOS A indicating the best service and LOS F indicating the worst.
LOT
A designated parcel, tract or area of land established by a plat or otherwise as permitted by law and to be used, developed and built upon as a unit.
LOT DEPTH
The mean horizontal distance between front and rear lines of a lot.
LOT SIZE
The area of developable land included in a lot, exclusive of any part of an adjoining right-of-way, street or walk.
LOT WIDTH
The mean horizontal distance between side lines of a lot.
LOT, CORNER
A lot situated at the intersection of two streets, the interior angle of such intersection not exceeding 135°.
MAJOR LAND DEVELOPMENT
A land development which involves or requires construction or extension of a public street, road or highway.
MAJOR SUBDIVISION
A subdivision of land involving construction or extension of a public street and/or 10 or more lots.
MANUFACTURED HOME
Any home that is built in a factory to the HUD Code and transported on its own wheel, axle and/or chassis system and installed on a building site, whether or not wheels and axles are removed during siting. Shall be deemed to include "mobile home," "modular home" and all other equivalent terms, especially when located within a manufactured home park.
MANUFACTURED HOME PARK
Defined as set forth in Chapter 70, Part 4, Manufactured Home Parks, of the Code of the Township of Millcreek. For purposes of this chapter, a manufactured home park is a land development; is subject to specific design regulations set forth in Article XIV of this chapter and shall be developed and used only in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.
MANUFACTURED HOME PARK LOT
Defined as set forth in Chapter 70, Part 4, Manufactured Home Parks, of the Code of the Township of Millcreek. Said lots are subject to regulations governing land developments and also those in Article XIV.
MASTER PLAN
Plans made, adopted and amended by the Township indicating general locations recommended for major thoroughfares, streets, parks, public buildings, zoning districts and other public improvements; the term shall include but not be limited to the Comprehensive Plan and the transportation plan.
MINOR SUBDIVISION
A subdivision involving nine or fewer lots which does not involve or require construction or extension of a public street, road or highway.
MONUMENT
A permanent marker constructed in accordance with standards in Chapter 29, Code Enforcement, Part 2, Public and Private Improvements, and placed in the ground to establish the location of the legal right-of-way of streets, easements, boundary lines and property corners.
MPC/MUNICIPALITIES PLANNING CODE
The Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq., as may in the future be amended.
MULTIPLE DWELLING
A dwelling designed or occupied other than as a one-family or two-family dwelling, and shall be deemed to include any type of structure containing more than two dwelling units occupied and used as separate housekeeping units. Creation of a multiple dwelling development involving two or more buildings constitutes a land development.
NONSUBSTANTIAL LAND DEVELOPMENT PLAN AMENDMENT
As to a previously approved land development plan, shall be deemed to include technical revisions, additions involving no more than 10,000 square feet of additional floor and impervious area and other matters which do not modify drive or street access; will not alter the existing traffic volume classification, grading or other existing or required features; do not materially alter use of the premises or violate any requirements of the approved plan or of setback or other applicable regulations. Amendment of an approved land development plan shall not be deemed a "land development," but shall be subject to this chapter's provisions for such amendment. This term shall not include revisions or amendments to a previously approved land development that do not meet the definition of the term or development activity on a parcel for which no land development plan has previously been approved and recorded.
OFFICIAL MAP
A map adopted by ordinance pursuant to Section 401 et seq. of the Municipalities Planning Code,[2] as may in the future be amended.
OPEN SPACE
Land not developed for residential, agricultural, business or industrial use but instead designated for preservation or development as private or public recreation and park areas under a conservation easement or otherwise. Within this general term, "common open space" is as defined in this section; "private open space" is that common open space held in common ownership, the use of which normally is limited to occupants of a single dwelling or lots within a development; and "public open space" is that dedicated to and accepted by the Township or other public agency and maintained by it for the use and enjoyment of the general public.
PaDEP
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Environmental Protection.
PennDOT
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation.
PLAN, CONSTRUCTION
A plan and profile of a storm sewer, sanitary sewer, pavement or other improvement as proposed and finally constructed.
PLAN, FINAL
A complete and exact plan of subdivision and/or land development which is submitted by an applicant to the Board of Supervisors and which, if approved, will be submitted by the applicant to the Recorder of Deeds of Erie County for recording in accordance with applicable law.
PLAN, PRELIMINARY
A tentative plan indicating the proposed layout of a subdivision and/or land development submitted by an applicant to the Board of Supervisors for its consideration, subject to requirements established in this chapter.
PLAN, SKETCH
An informal plan not necessarily to scale which indicates existing features of a tract and its surroundings and the general layout and features of a proposed development, submitted for consideration by the Township Engineer or the Board of Supervisors pursuant to regulations established in this chapter.
PLAN/PLAT
The map or plan of a subdivision, whether sketch, preliminary or final.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
The Erie County Department of Planning.
PRIMARY CONSERVATION AREAS
Includes wetlands, land within the one-hundred-year floodplain, slopes exceeding that allowed for developable land and soils subject to slumping.
PRIVATE IMPROVEMENTS
Generally, all improvements for which plans must comply with the minimum requirements of this chapter, Chapter 29, Code Enforcement, Part 2, Public and Private Improvements, and other applicable laws or ordinances and which will not be dedicated to the Township and accepted as public improvements.
PRIVATE OPEN SPACE
That common open space held in common ownership, the use of which is normally limited to occupants of a single dwelling or building. The term shall include open space established within condominium and planned community developments and that established within residential developments remaining under the ownership and control of the developer or its successors.
PUBLIC
Owned, operated or controlled by a federal, state or local government agency.
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE IMPROVEMENTS CODE
The Millcreek Township Public and Private Improvements Code, Ordinance No. 2003-3 (Chapter 29, Code Enforcement, Part 2, Public and Private Improvements, of the Code of the Township of Millcreek), as may in the future be amended.
PUBLIC HEARING
A formal meeting held pursuant to public notice by the Board of Supervisors or the Planning Commission, intended to inform and obtain public comment, prior to taking action in accordance with this chapter.
PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
Generally, all improvements for which plans must comply with the minimum requirements of this chapter, Chapter 29, Part 4, Public and Private Improvements, and other applicable laws or ordinances and which will be dedicated to the Township or another government agency and accepted as public improvements.
PUBLIC MEETING
A forum held pursuant to notice under the Act of October 15, 1998, P.L. 729, No. 93 (65 Pa.C.S.A. § 701 et seq.), known as the "Sunshine Act," as may in the future be amended.[3]
PUBLIC NOTICE
Notice published once each week for two successive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in Millcreek Township. Where required, such notice shall state the time and place of the hearing and the particular nature of the matter to be considered at the hearing. The first publication shall not be more than 30 days and the second publication shall be not less than seven days prior to the date of such hearing.
PUBLIC OPEN SPACE
That open space dedicated to or owned by the Township or other public entity and maintained by it for the use and enjoyment of the general public.
RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN
The Millcreek Township Recreation and Open Space Plan adopted by the Board of Supervisors on April 23, 2002, as may in the future be amended.
RECREATION FEES
Fees authorized by the MPC, as amended, and imposed by ordinance enacted by the Township instead of the dedication of land for active recreational use and the construction of recreational facilities upon agreement with a developer.
RECREATION FEES FUND
An interest-bearing account established by the Township in accordance with the MPC, as amended, for the deposit of fees in lieu of dedication of recreation open space and recreation facilities.
RECREATION OPEN SPACE
That area of land suitable for the development of specific active recreation facilities for leisure time activities, usually of a formal nature and often performed with others, requiring equipment and taking place at prescribed places, sites or fields, including but not limited to baseball and softball fields, soccer fields, football fields, tennis, basketball, volleyball and other court games, hockey facilities, multipurpose fields and community swimming pools and attendant facilities.
REPLOT
The adjustment or revision to a previously approved subdivision plat or plan which does not substantially alter the previously approved plan; including such matters as adjustment of lot lines, consolidation of lot lines and survey corrections.
REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS
Those improvements required under this chapter and all other applicable federal and state laws and Township ordinances in connection with the development of land, whether the same be private or public.
RIGHT-OF-WAY
Land dedicated, reserved and/or accepted for use as a road, street, alley or crosswalk.
ROADWAY
That portion of a street lying between the drainage or road ditches and consisting of the cartway and berm.
SECONDARY CONSERVATION AREAS
Generally, the balance of land to be designated and permanently protected as open space; comprising noteworthy features of the property such as mature woodlands, greenways and trails, river, creek and stream corridors, prime farmland, hedgerows and individual freestanding trees or tree groups, wildlife habitats and travel corridors, historic sites and structures, scenic viewsheds and the like. Greenway buffer areas 50 feet in width along bodies of water; wetlands soils classified as "very poorly drained" and as access from a public street to the designated buffer areas and 25 feet along each bank of watercourses should be provided unless deemed by the Board of Supervisors not to be feasible.
SETBACK LINE
A line parallel to a lot line, at a distance from the lot line in accordance with the yard, perimeter or setback requirements of Chapter 145, Zoning.
SIGHT DISTANCE
The maximum extent of unobstructed vision (in a horizontal or vertical plane) along a street from a vehicle located at any given point on the street. The safe stopping sight distance for the vertical curves on roadway pavement shall be calculated with an eye height of 3.5 feet above the pavement and a height of an object of 0.5 feet above the pavement.
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE
The Millcreek Township Stormwater Management Ordinance, Ordinance No. 2011-11 (Chapter 116 of the Code of the Township of Millcreek), as may in the future be amended.[4]
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT/GRADING/SURFACE WATER PLAN
A plan showing all present and proposed grades and facilities for stormwater drainage and management, subject to regulations established in this chapter for stormwater management and in Chapter 145, Zoning, for issuance of building permits.
STREET/ROAD
Generally, a public or private right-of-way serving as a means of vehicular and pedestrian travel and furnishing space for utilities. Includes street, avenue, boulevard, road, highway, freeway, parkway, lane, alley, viaduct and any other ways used or intended to be used by vehicular traffic or pedestrians, whether public or private. When used in this chapter, the term "street" generally shall be deemed to mean a "public street," unless otherwise stated. A street shall also be classified by the adoption of street classifications or, in the absence of adoption of such street classifications by the Board of Supervisors, by determination by the Township Engineer, according to its type of use as follows:
A. 
ARTERIAL STREETA public right-of-way which involves considerable continuity connecting district centers, which serves or is intended in the future to serve large volumes of traffic. Also known as "primary" or "major" street.
B. 
COLLECTOR STREETA public right-of-way which, in addition to giving access to abutting properties, connects local streets to one another and provides a route to community facilities, primary or major thoroughfares, and which serves primarily neighborhood traffic.
C. 
LOCAL STREETA public right-of-way intended to serve and provide access to the properties abutting thereon, and not connecting with other streets or roads in such a manner as to encourage through traffic.
D. 
PRIVATE STREETA right-of-way not dedicated to public use and intended to serve and provide access exclusively to the properties abutting thereon and not connecting with other streets in such a manner as to encourage through traffic.
E. 
PUBLIC STREETA right-of-way dedicated to the Township and public use, including the entire width between the boundary lines of every street, road, way, lane, alley, court or public square maintained by the Township which is open to the use of the public for purposes of public travel, and including the entire right-of-way and all improvements constructed or to be constructed within it.
F. 
STATE HIGHWAYA street owned and maintained by PennDOT and subject to its regulation and maintenance.
STRUCTURE
Any man-made object having an ascertainable stationary location on or in land or water, whether or not affixed to the land.
SUBDIVIDER
A person who is the registered owner or authorized agent of the owner of land proposed for subdividing. Deemed included in the term "developer."
SUBDIVISION
The division or redivision or replot of a lot, tract or parcel of land by any means into two or more lots, tracts, parcels or other divisions of land, including changes in existing lot lines for the purpose, whether immediate or future, of lease, partition by the court for distribution to heirs or devisees, transfer of ownership or building or lot development; provided, however, that the subdivision by lease of land for agricultural purposes into parcels of more than 10 acres, not involving the construction or extension of any street or easement of access or any residential dwelling, shall be exempted. Shall be deemed included within the term "development" when that term is used generally.
SUBDIVISION TRACING
The original ink tracing on tracing cloth or an approved equivalent; shall be applicable to subdivisions and land development.
SUBDIVISION WAIVER
Where allowed under County of Erie regulations and this chapter, the authorization by the Township of assignment of separate tax assessment numbers to parcels of land which are lots of record in an approved subdivision and no violation of restrictions or other regulations exists.
SURVEYOR
A professional land surveyor registered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
TOWNSHIP ENGINEER
Millcreek Township Engineer, his or her designee or other person designated by the Board of Supervisors to perform duties of an engineer as specified in this chapter.
WATERCOURSE
Includes all existing and proposed rivers, streams, creeks, runs, rivulets, channels, ditches, drains and drainage facilities which may flow continuously or intermittently during periods of wet weather or rain.
WETLANDS
Any area meeting the criteria of the appropriate state or federal agency to be a wetland.
ZONING ORDINANCE
The Millcreek Township Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 2011-8, as amended (Chapter 145 of the Code of the Township of Millcreek).[5]
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 Pa.C.S.A. § 5601 et seq.
[2]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10401 et seq.
[3]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
[4]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
[5]
Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).