[Ord. 2-1976, 2/3/1976, § 1700; as amended by Ord.
9-1977, 8/8/1977, § 2]
[Ord. 2-1976, 2/3/1976, § 1701]
A permit shall be required prior to the erection or alteration
of any building, structure, or portion thereof, prior to the use or
change in use of a building or land, and prior to the change or extension
of a nonconforming use.
[Ord. 2-1976, 2/3/1976, § 1702]
Applications for permits shall be made to the Township on such
forms as may be furnished by the Township. Each application shall
contain all information necessary to ascertain whether the proposed
erection, alteration, use, or change in use complies with the provisions
of this chapter.
[Ord. 2-1976, 2/3/1976, § 1703; as amended by Ord.
1-1997, 3/5/1997, § 1]
1.
No building or use permit shall be issued until the Zoning Officer
has certified that the proposed building or alteration and the proposed
use of the property complies with all the provisions of this chapter.
2.
Temporary Zoning Permits. The Board of Supervisors is hereby empowered
to issue a temporary zoning permit for a limited use or change in
use of a building, land or premises for a term not to exceed 30 days,
notwithstanding any other section of this chapter.
A.
An applicant for a temporary zoning permit shall file a written application
setting forth all necessary information in the office of the Zoning
Officer at least five days prior to the next regular meeting of the
Board of Supervisors. The Zoning Officer shall place the application
on the agenda for consideration of the Board of Supervisors at said
meeting.
B.
A temporary zoning permit shall only be issued in existent or emergency
circumstances, for limited storage, construction purposes or for celebrations
or other recreational purposes.
C.
A temporary zoning permit may be issued with conditions imposed by
the Board of Supervisors in the interest of the safety and welfare
of the community.
[Ord. 2-1976, 2/3/1976, § 1704]
After the date of adoption of the Zoning Map and of this chapter, with any changes or amendments thereto, no building or premises or any part thereof shall be used or maintained for any purpose other than a use permitted by this chapter, with any changes or amendments thereto, and no building shall be erected, enlarged, or maintained except in conformity with the regulations prescribed by this article, with any changes or amendments thereto, for the district in which the building is located. Existing nonconforming uses and nonconforming buildings are exempt from these provisions to the extent provided in § 27-2101 of this chapter.
[Ord. 2-1976, 2/3/1976; as added by Ord. 1-2001, 3/21/2001,
§ 2]
1.
Purpose. The intent of this article is to permit and provide for,
in accordance with Act 68 of 2000, 53 P.S. § 10603, opportunities
within Thornbury Township for legitimate forestry activities while
at the same time, protecting and preserving the natural resources
of the Township and the health, safety, welfare, and morals of its
residents and the community.
2.
Forestry. Forestry shall be permitted by right within every zoning
district within the Township, subject to the following standards:
A.
Applicant shall receive a permit from the Township prior to commencing
any forestry activities.
B.
Applicant shall provide documentation, satisfactory to the Township,
detailing the forestry activity to be conducted by the applicant,
which shall include, but not be limited to, an environmental impact
assessment report ("EIA"). The EIA shall include, at a minimum: photographs
of the affected tract, a site plan showing existing conditions and
limits of activity, number and types of trees to be removed, management
techniques being employed, silviculture principles being implemented,
method of restoration and replenishment to be implemented; proof of
liability and worker's compensation insurance and the anticipated
time-frame for the proposed activity, and such other information as
may be required by the Township.
C.
Applicant shall detail what measures shall be taken to preserve and
protect the safety of persons and property of the Township, its residents
and the community during and after the proposed activity.
D.
Applicant shall provide such other information and documentation
as the Township may require.
E.
Applicant shall also verify, under oath, that the contemplated activity
shall not be a part of or in contemplation of a land development of
the subject property.
F.
The Township shall review each application and issue a permit or
a written denial within 45 days after the application has been received
by the Township.
