A.
Permitted, conditional and special exception uses, and uses accessory
thereto, are subject to the following performance standards and procedures.
B.
In order to determine whether a proposed use will conform to the
requirements of this chapter, the Zoning Officer or the appropriate
reviewing body may require a plan of the proposed construction or
development and description of machinery or techniques to be used
during operation of the proposed use. The appropriate reviewing body
may also obtain a qualified consultant to testify. See Section 908(1.1)
of the MPC,[1] Act 247, pertaining to cost for consulting services.
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10908(1.1).
A.
Prior to construction and operation. Any application for a building
permit, zoning permit or occupancy permit for a use which shall be
subject to performance standards shall be accompanied by a sworn statement
by the owner of subject property that said use will be operated in
accordance with the performance standards.
B.
Continued compliance. Continued compliance with performance standards
is required and enforcement of continued compliance with these performance
standards shall be the duty of the Zoning Officer.
C.
Determination of violation. The Zoning Officer shall investigate
any purported violation of performance standards and, if there is
reasonable ground for the same, the Township of Nottingham shall initiate
enforcement proceedings by sending an enforcement notice as provided
under Section 616.1, Enforcement notice, MPC, Act 247.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10616.1.
D.
Enforcement remedies. See enforcement and violation standards of
this chapter as well as MPC, Act 247, and other pertinent sections
of Act 247.
Uses, signs or lighting devices which produce either continuous
or intermittent direct or reflected glare on adjoining properties
or public thoroughfares shall not be permitted.
Any use or portion thereof creating intense or earthshaking
vibrations shall be set back from the lot lines on all sides to a
distance which will ensure that in no case shall any such vibration
create a nuisance or hazard beyond such lot lines. Vibrations detectable
without instruments on neighboring property shall be prohibited.
The maximum amount of smoke emission permissible shall be determined
by use of the standard Ringlemann Chart issued by the U.S. Bureau
of Mines. No smoke of a shade darker than No. 2 will be allowed. Exception
to this may occur when starting fires or when there is a temporary
breakdown of equipment. The emission and control of smoke must comply
with Washington County regulations.
A.
No use shall emit odorous matter in such quantities as to be readily
detectable at any point along or behind the boundaries of the lot
wherein it is located. Malodorous gas or matter shall not be permitted
to be emitted which negatively impacts property interest on any neighboring
lot.
B.
The control of odors must meet and comply with Washington County
regulations.
A.
No person or use shall dispose any solid waste material within the
Township. Commercial and industrial disposal shall be disposed of
in a manner approved by the Department of Environmental Protection.
B.
Restaurants, meat markets and other food establishments will store
and dispose of grease, lard and excess meat products (renderings)
in closed containers. Vehicles transporting the above shall be covered
at all times during transit. Haulers of the same shall keep all public
rights-of-way free from any such products and odors from the same.
C.
No resident, owner or tenant, institution, commercial or industrial
establishment shall empty any waste or water into the public sewer
system which may contain fat, oil or grease exceeding the limits set
by Peters Creek Sanitary Authority.
No liquid or solid waste known to be or determined to be hazardous
by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection or other
appropriate state or federal agencies shall be dumped, buried or otherwise
dispersed within the Township. Temporary storage is permitted during
the timer period between generation and orderly disposal in accordance
with state and federal law.
No discharge shall be permitted into a reservoir, sewage or
storm disposal system, river or stream, open body of water or into
the ground of any materials in such a way or of such nature or temperature
as could contaminate any water supply or otherwise cause the emission
of dangerous or elements. Such contaminants or emissions must be treated
so that insoluble substances (oils, grease, acids, alkalis or other
chemicals) are in accordance with the standards as approved by appropriate
agencies of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection
and the regulations of the Township.
No erosion by wind or water shall be permitted which will carry
or deposit substances onto neighboring properties. Provisions required
by Washington County shall be applicable to all development or redevelopment.
