[Ord. 593, 4/8/1986]
The following regulations shall have been established to govern specific uses, structures or buildings within the Borough of Oxford. These controls are important to the accomplishment of the purposes of this chapter. The provisions under this Part shall apply when they are specifically referred to under a zoning district.
[Ord. 593, 4/8/1986; as amended by Ord. 598, 9/9/1986; by Ord. 622, 12/29/1987; by Ord. 754, 2/18/2002; by Ord. No. 962-2023, 11/20/2023]
1. 
Permitted Uses, Buildings, and Structures.
A. 
Accessory uses include, but are not limited to, household pet animal shelters, garages, swimming pools, greenhouses, tennis courts, enclosed storage buildings (but excluding garden sheds), and fences, and walls over six feet in height.
B. 
Uses designed to serve residents of a residential development, including areas for washing machines and dryers, lockers or indoor storage areas, recreational facilities and lounges, shall remain accessory and incidental to the development.
C. 
Accessory uses for commercial and industrial uses are allowed, provided that these uses are specifically designed for employees, including restaurants or cafeterias for use by employees only, living quarters for watchmen, caretakers, or similar employees and recreational uses designed primarily for employees of the use.
D. 
The following accessory uses are subject to the provisions of this section in addition to specific use regulations as follows:
(1) 
Storage, in accordance with § 27-1303.
(2) 
Swimming pools, in accordance with the Swimming Pool Ordinance [Chapter 23, Part 1].
(3) 
Home occupations, in accordance with § 27-1304.
(4) 
Antennas and antenna towers, in accordance with § 27-1305.
(5) 
Microwave dish antennas, in accordance with § 27-1306.
(6) 
Temporary structure or use, in accordance with § 27-1217.
(7) 
Sale of agricultural products, in accordance with § 27-1308.
2. 
Location.
A. 
Accessory uses, buildings, and structures shall be located to the side or rear of the principal building, and shall be located no closer to the front lot line than the front of the principal building.
B. 
Except a provided below or where specifically regulated by other provisions of this Code, no accessory use, building or structure shall be located closer than four feet from any side or rear property line.
(1) 
Where an accessory building or structure is intended for active use, including, but not limited to, animal shelter, swimming pool, hot tub, tennis or basketball court, or woodshop, it shall be located no closer than 10 feet from any side or rear property line.
C. 
The minimum distance between any accessory buildings shall be 10 feet. The minimum distance between any accessory building and a principal building shall be 10 feet if the buildings are not abutting and attached.
3. 
General Provisions.
A. 
No activities shall be permitted which create a public nuisance or interfere with the use of adjacent residential lots by way of odor, noise or emission of light.
B. 
Except where specifically regulated by other provisions of the Code, the maximum height of any accessory building or structure shall not exceed 15 feet.
C. 
Where accessory uses include buildings or structures, such buildings and structures shall be securely anchored to the ground and/or another building or structure.
D. 
Accessory structures which cover less than 100 square feet of contiguous land area shall not be counted as impervious surfaces when determining compliance with the maximum impervious surface requirement of the district.
[Ord. 593, 4/8/1986; as amended by Ord. 729, 2/16/1998; by Ord. 794, 10/25/2006, § 1; by Ord. 810, 12/17/2007; and by Ord. 865, 6/10/2013, § 1]
1. 
As an accessory or principal use, storage shall comply with the following standards.
A. 
General Provisions.
(1) 
All materials, rubbish, or waste, whether organic or inorganic, shall be in accordance with Ord. 620 § 20-101 et seq.
(2) 
Outdoor storage facilities for fuel, raw materials, and products shall be enclosed within an approved safety fence.
(3) 
No materials or waste shall be placed upon a lot in such form or manner that they may be transported off by natural causes or forces. Any substances which can contaminate groundwater, surface water or adversely affect aquatic life shall not be permitted to enter the groundwater or surface water. Applicable Department of Environmental Protection regulations shall apply.
(4) 
Outside storage as an accessory use shall occupy an area of less than 1/2 the existing building coverage. Accessory uses requiring land area for storage shall apply for a special exception by the Zoning Hearing Board. In no case shall more than 25% of the lot area be used for outdoor storage. This provision shall not apply to storage as a principal use, such as lumberyards and car dealer lots.
(5) 
Outside storage shall not occupy any part of street rights-of-way, pedestrian walkways, required parking spaces, and required yard areas.
(6) 
Outdoor storage of raw materials and/or finished products shall not exceed 10 feet in height.
(7) 
All storage shall be screened in accordance with § 27-1217 except materials and products on display for sale, in which case the front yard need not be screened.
B. 
Storage of Explosives. No flammable or explosive liquids, solids, or gases shall be stored in bulk above the ground except for tanks or drums of less than 275 gallons of fuel directly connecting with energy devices, heating devices, or appliances located and operated on the same lot as the tanks or drums of fuel.
C. 
Storage of Vehicles.
(1) 
Inspection and Registered Vehicles. In any zoning district, no trailer, travel trailer, motor vehicle, motorized dwelling, tent trailer, boat, boat trailer, recreational vehicle, or similar vehicle shall be stored outside in any yard area of any lot, except when owned by the owner or occupant of such lot and currently registered and bearing a current inspection sticker, except when specifically designated as a permitted use under other provisions of this Part, including but not limited to provisions with respect to junkyard or commercial sales of vehicles.
(2) 
Inoperative or Unlicensed Vehicles. In accordance with the terms of § 302.S, Motor Vehicles, of the Oxford Borough Property Maintenance Code, as the same may be amended from time to time, no inoperative or unlicensed vehicles shall be parked outdoors on any lot except as specifically permitted by other regulations of this chapter.
[Ord. 593, 4/8/1986; as amended by Ord. 622, 12/29/1987; and by Ord. 760, 10/13/2003, IV]
1. 
Home occupations shall be classified as either:
A. 
No-impact home occupation, as defined in § 27-202 and where permitted by right under the terms of the base zoning districts.
B. 
Major home occupations, as defined in § 27-202 and where permitted as a special exception under the terms of the base zoning districts.
2. 
No-impact home occupations shall meet all of the following requirements:
A. 
The business activity shall be compatible with the residential use of the property and surrounding residential uses.
B. 
No exterior evidence of the activity, including signs, lighting, or the display, inventorying, or stockpiling of goods, shall be visible.
C. 
No retail sales, exclusive of telephone and/or internet solicitation, may be conducted.
D. 
Only residents of the dwelling may be engaged or employed in the activity.
E. 
The activity may be conducted only within the dwelling unit and may not occupy more than 25% of the habitable floor area.
F. 
The activity shall not require the delivery of materials and goods by trucks larger than standard panel trucks equipped with no more than one rear axle.
G. 
The activity may not use any equipment or process that creates noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odors, or electrical or electronic interference, including interference with radio or television reception, that is detectable in the neighborhood.
H. 
The activity may not generate any solid waste or sewage discharge in volume or type that is not normally associated with residential use in the neighborhood.
I. 
There shall be no customer or client traffic, whether vehicular or pedestrian, and no pickup, delivery, or removal functions to or from the premises, in excess of those normally associated with residential use.
J. 
There shall be no more than one home occupation per dwelling unit.
K. 
Any dwelling unit in which a home occupation is conducted shall have its own direct access to ground level.
L. 
The resident practitioner of any home occupation shall provide the Borough with the names of all individuals employed by the business constituting the home occupation, and shall report all additions or deletions among those so employed as they occur.
M. 
Prior to initiating the operation of a home occupation, the resident practitioner shall be required to obtain a permit from the Borough and pay a fee in an amount as established by resolution of Borough Council. The Borough shall conduct an inspection of the premises as part of the review of the permit application. Such permit must be renewed every two years for continued operation of the home occupation, but no additional fee or inspection shall be required.
3. 
Major home occupations shall be subject to approval by the Zoning Hearing Board as a special exception and shall meet all of the following requirements:
A. 
Purpose. The purpose of the standards in this section is to provide opportunity for certain home occupation uses that do not comply fully with the criteria in § 27-1304, Subsection 2, for home occupations permitted by right, primarily due to the proposed employment of nonresidents and/or the nature of the proposed use. If is the intent of this section to assure that any home occupation is:
(1) 
Compatible with other uses permitted in the respective zoning districts.
(2) 
Incidental and secondary to the use of the property as a residential lot.
(3) 
Helping to maintain and preserve the character of the neighborhood.
B. 
In addition to the standards contained in this Subsection 3, any applicant seeking approval of a home occupation as a special exception shall comply with the standards in § 27-1304, Subsection 2A, F, G, H, J, K, and L.
C. 
No exterior evidence of the activity in the form of lighting, or the display inventorying, or stockpiling of goods, shall be visible. Any sign associated with a home occupation shall comply with the standards in § 27-1601, Subsection 3, of this chapter.
D. 
A home occupation approved under the terms of this section may be located only within a single-family detached dwelling or within an accessory building located on the same lot as a single-family detached dwelling.
E. 
Where a home occupation is conducted, in whole or in part, within an accessory building on the property, the total floor area devoted to the home occupation shall not exceed 25% of the floor area of the single-family detached dwelling or 600 square feet, whichever is less.
F. 
If the resident conducting the home occupation is a tenant and not the owner of the property, the owner shall be party to the application for special exception approval.
G. 
No more than two nonresident employees shall be permitted. However, where a home occupation is an office in the building trades and similar fields, the business may have additional employees for off-site activities provided they are not employed on-site, they do not park on or near the property, and they do not normally visit the property during the course of business.
H. 
Major home occupations shall be limited to those occupations customarily conducted within a single-family detached dwelling or a building accessory to a single-family detached dwelling. Major home occupations shall include, but not be limited to, the following activities:
(1) 
Medical, dental, or legal office.
(2) 
Family child/adult day care involving no more than six children or adults unrelated to the operator, and provided the following criteria are met:
(a) 
The minimum size of the lot containing the day care facility shall be 15,000 square feet.
(b) 
Passenger drop-off and pick-up areas shall be provided on-site and arranged so that passengers are not required to cross traffic lanes on or adjacent to the site and vehicles are not required to back out onto the abutting street.
(c) 
There shall be suitable outside activity/recreation area which shall be buffered from all adjoining properties with screening by evergreens, walls, fencing or other materials acceptable to the Zoning Hearing Board. Any wall or fence shall not be constructed of corrugated metal, corrugated fiberglass, woven chain link, or sheet metal. Screening shall be arranged to block the ground level views between grade and the height of six feet. Landscape screens shall achieve this visual blockage within two years following installation.
(3) 
Preparation of food or food products to be sold or served off-site.
(4) 
Other accessory uses that do not qualify as no-impact home occupations under the terms of § 27-1304, Subsection 2, but, in the determination of the Zoning Hearing Board, are considered to be of the same general character as the home occupations listed herein and meet all the requirements for major home occupations contained in this chapter.
I. 
The applicant shall demonstrate that adequate off-street parking shall be provided for both the home occupation and the dwelling unit. In no event shall the parking spaces provided be less than two for the dwelling unit and one for each nonresident employee.
J. 
Retail sale of merchandise, supplies, or products shall not be conducted on the property except for the following:
(1) 
The sale of items that are clearly incidental and subordinate to the conduct of the home occupation or items used in the home occupation such as the sale of beauty supplies used by the proprietor is permitted.
(2) 
Orders previously made by telephone, internet, appointment, or other prior contact may be filled at the site of the home occupation. There shall be no direct sales of products from display shelves or racks, but a person may pick up an order placed earlier as described above.
K. 
Unless otherwise determined by the Zoning Hearing Board, an approved home occupation may be conducted only during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
L. 
Where the proposed home occupation will include nonresident employees, in accordance with the terms of this chapter, the Zoning Hearing Board may require appropriate documentation that the sewage facilities serving the property will be adequate to meet the wastewater treatment and disposal needs that will be generated on the property Where such facilities cannot be provided, the Board may deny the request for special exception.
M. 
Prior to initiating the operation of a major home occupation, the resident practitioner shall be required to obtain a permit from the Borough and pay a fee in an amount as established by resolution of Borough Council. The Borough shall conduct an inspection of the premises as part of the review of the permit application. Such permit must be renewed annually for continued operation of the home occupation, and the Borough may conduct an inspection, as it deems necessary, in conjunction with the permit renewal process.
[Ord. 593, 4/8/1986; as amended by Ord. 840, 6/20/2011, §§ 4, 5]
1. 
Purpose. The purpose of these standards for constructing and locating wireless communications facilities is:
A. 
To accommodate the need for wireless communications antennae while regulating the location and number of towers in the Borough.
B. 
To minimize adverse visual effects of towers through careful design, location, and vegetative screening.
C. 
To avoid potential damage to adjacent properties from tower failure through engineering and careful locating tower structures.
D. 
To maximize the use of any new or existing transmission tower, as well as other tall structures, to reduce the number of towers needed to serve the community.
E. 
To limit radiation emitted by wireless communications equipment so that it will not adversely affect human health.
2. 
Commercial Communications Antenna Mounted on Existing Support Structure, Permitted as of Right.
A. 
Commercial communications antennae attached to or mounted on an existing public utility building, structure or pole; existing communications tower; water tower; or other nonresidential building or structure are permitted by right in any zoning district. A zoning permit shall be required for such purpose, to be issued by the Zoning Officer on the basis of his determination that the proposed antenna complies with the applicable standards of this section. The applicant shall pay a fee for such permit in an amount as established by resolution of Borough Council. Where the Zoning Officer deems it necessary to consult with the Borough Engineer or other technical and/or legal expertise in his review of the proposal, the applicant shall be responsible for paying the cost of such consultation.
B. 
The height of the communications antenna and any apparatus attaching the antenna to such structure shall not exceed by more than 10 feet the height of such existing structure.
C. 
The communications antenna shall be constructed to simulate the architectural facade and/or color of the building or object to which it is attached.
D. 
The applicant proposing to locate a communications antenna on an existing building or structure shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Zoning Officer that the following standards can be met:
(1) 
A structural engineer registered in Pennsylvania shall attest to the structural integrity of the existing structure and its adequacy to accept the total number of antennae, including any that may already exist on the structure and the proposed antenna. Where the Zoning Officer deems it necessary to consult with the Borough Engineer or other technical expertise in his review of the proposal, the applicant shall be responsible for paying the cost of such consultation.
(2) 
The attachment of the proposed antenna, in combination with any antennae already located on the structure, will not have a deleterious visual impact on surrounding properties.
(3) 
The servicing and maintenance requirements of the attached antenna or antennae can be met without creating negative impacts on surrounding properties in relation to physical damage, traffic, parking, or similar conditions.
E. 
The telecommunications provider shall prove to the satisfaction of the Zoning Officer that:
(1) 
Such location is necessary to satisfy the functional requirements of the provider's wireless communications system.
(2) 
Where applicable, such location will obviate the need for the erection of a tower in a zoning district where a tower is permitted by special exception.
Documentation provided to the Zoning Officer may be in the form of back-ground studies and analyses conducted by the applicant in the course of verifying the suitability of the site for the applicant's purposes, and may be supplemented by a propagation study or other supporting evidence. Any such analysis or study shall be conducted by a qualified radio frequency engineer.
F. 
As part of the Zoning Officer's approval of the installation of one or more antennae on an existing structure, the Zoning Officer may also authorize the location of the receiving and transmitting equipment necessary to the operation of the antenna or antennae within an existing building on the site. Where such location within an existing building is not feasible, the Zoning Officer may authorize, for each unrelated company with an antenna located on the structure, the location of up to three metal cabinets, each measuring not more than six feet in height and five feet in width, placed on a concrete pad not exceeding 10 feet by 20 feet in area or an equipment structure not exceeding 350 square feet in area located on the site to house the receiving and transmitting equipment necessary to the proper functioning of the antenna or antennae. The cabinets or equipment structure shall be located within a side or rear yard only, provided that the pad and the boxes are set back from the property line by a minimum of 20 feet, or such additional distance as the Zoning Officer determines is necessary to eliminate any discernible noise at the property line from the operation of the equipment boxes. The combined height of the pad and boxes shall not exceed eight feet. The screening requirements contained in §§ 27-1214, Subsections 2 and 3, of this chapter shall apply to any metal cabinet or equipment structure permitted under the terms of this section.
3. 
Newly Constructed/Installed Communications Tower, Permitted by Special Exception.
A. 
Use, Bulk, and Height Regulations.
(1) 
A communications tower may be permitted, in addition to other permitted uses on the same lot, in the I General Industrial District, the PC/LI Planned Commercial/Light Industrial District, or on any parcel used exclusively for municipal use when authorized as a special exception, following review and recommendation by the Planning Commission, so long as the height of the tower does not exceed 110 feet, measured from undisturbed ground level, and the proposed development otherwise conforms to all other area and bulk requirements of the zoning district for which it is proposed and the provisions of this section.
(2) 
Where a communications tower is permitted as a special exception under the terms of this chapter, one single-story wireless communications equipment structure not exceeding 350 square feet in area or up to three metal cabinets, each measuring not more than six feet in height and five feet in width, placed on a concrete pad not exceeding 10 feet by 20 feet in area, to house the receiving and transmitting equipment necessary to the proper functioning of the facility may be located on the site selected for installation of the tower for each unrelated company sharing antenna space on the tower. The cabinets or equipment structure shall be located within a side or rear yard only, provided that the pad and the boxes are set back from the property line by a minimum of 20 feet, or such additional distance as the Zoning Officer determines is necessary to eliminate any discernible noise at the property line from the operation of the equipment boxes. The combined height of the pad and boxes shall not exceed eight feet. The screening requirements contained in §§ 27-1214, Subsections 2 and 3, of this chapter shall apply to any metal cabinet or equipment structure permitted under the terms of this section.
B. 
Standards for Review of a Communications Tower.
(1) 
The applicant shall demonstrate, using technological evidence, that the communications tower must be located where it is proposed in order to serve the needs of the community, based on all providers of the service in the area. Such evidence shall include propagation diagrams and radio frequency studies and the data upon which diagrams and studies rely, submitted with the application at the time of filing, indicating that the height and location are the lowest height and best location to affect the efficient provision of communication services.
(2) 
The applicant proposing a communications tower is required to demonstrate that it contacted the owners of tall structures within a one mile radius of the proposed site, whether within or outside the Borough, asked for permission to install the antenna on those structures, and was denied for reasons other than economic ones. Tall structures include, but are not limited to, buildings in excess of four stories, water towers, utility poles, support structures of other communications companies and other high structures. The Zoning Hearing Board may deny the application to construct a new tower if the applicant has not made a good faith effort to locate the antenna on an existing tall structure and has not demonstrated that there are no available alternatives. Evidence that one or more of the following was the reason for not selecting such tall structure is required to demonstrate a good faith effort:
(a) 
The proposed antennae and related equipment would exceed the structural capacity of the existing tall structure, and its reinforcement cannot be accomplished at a reasonable cost.
(b) 
The proposed antennae and related equipment would cause radio frequency interference with other existing equipment for that existing tall structure, and the interference cannot be prevented at a reasonable cost.
(c) 
Such existing tall structures do not have adequate and permitted location, space, access, or height to accommodate the proposed equipment or to allow it to perform its intended function.
(3) 
In order to reduce the number of antenna support structures needed in the community in the future, the applicant shall demonstrate that the proposed communications tower shall be designed to accommodate other users, including other cellular communications companies and/or local police, fire, and emergency responders.
(4) 
The minimum distances between the base of a communications tower or any guy wire anchors of the communications tower and any adjoining property line or street right-of-way line shall equal 40% of the proposed communications tower's height. Where the property on which a communications tower is proposed to be located is contiguous to an educational use, child day-care facility, or residential use, the minimum distance between the base of the communications tower and any such adjoining uses shall equal 100% of the proposed height of the communications tower, unless it is proven to the Zoning Hearing Board, through an engineering study prepared at the applicant's expense by a professional engineer specializing in structural engineering and licensed to practice in Pennsylvania, that in the event of tower failure, the communications tower is designed to collapse upon itself within a setback area less than the required minimum setback without endangering such adjoining uses and their occupants; provided, that no setback shall be less than 40% of the communications tower height or the minimum setbacks for the zoning district, whichever is greater.
C. 
Special Development Regulations.
(1) 
A land development plan shall be required for any proposed communications tower, showing the antenna, antenna support structure, building, fencing, buffering, access, and all items required in the Borough Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance [Chapter 22].
(2) 
A fence with a lockable gate shall be required around the antenna support structure and other equipment, unless the antenna is mounted on an existing structure. The fence shall be a minimum of six feet in height.
(3) 
The applicant proposing a communications tower must demonstrate that the communications tower and any other equipment or building in support of the communications tower has been designed to blend in with or mimic existing features in the landscape such as trees, light poles, clock towers, and flag poles.
(4) 
The applicant shall provide a landscape plan prepared by a registered landscape architect showing landscaping that will be installed to screen and buffer as much of the support structure and any other ground level features (such as a building) as possible. The landscape plan may incorporate the use of fences and walls to screen and buffer the communications tower site. The proposed landscaping shall comply with the following provisions:
(a) 
Existing vegetation shall be preserved to the maximum extent possible.
(b) 
Where the proposed communications tower site abuts residential zoning districts, residential uses, public land, or streets, the abutting property boundary shall be landscaped with at least one row of deciduous trees, not less than 3 1/2 inches in caliper, spaced not more than 30 feet apart and within 25 feet of the site boundary, as well as at least one row of evergreen trees or shrubs, at least 14 feet high when planted and spaced not more than 15 feet apart and within 40 feet of the property boundary. Alternatives such as walls or fences may be permitted by the Zoning Hearing Board based on security or other reasons.
(c) 
Where applicable, the plan shall demonstrate compliance with the screening requirements of Subsection 3A(2).
(5) 
All communications towers located within 750 feet of a structure shall be constructed in compliance with a minimum 90 mile per hour wind load or such greater wind load as is appropriate in the opinion of the Borough Engineer.
(6) 
In the event future technological advances in the telecommunications industry permit a reduction in the size or configuration of the communications tower, as a condition of approval of any application or permit authorizing the communications tower's erection and installation, the applicant shall be deemed to have agreed to a reduction in the size of the communications tower at such time as such technology becomes an industry standard. In such event, the Zoning Officer shall require the communications tower to be brought into compliance with such industry standards within a reasonable time, but not exceeding six months from the date of the Zoning Officer's notice to the owner to do so.
(7) 
No sign or other structure shall be mounted on any wireless communications facility, except as may be required by the FCC, FAA, or other governmental agency.
(8) 
Wireless communications facilities shall be fully automated, requiring not more than one weekly visit by maintenance personnel, and shall require a minimum of two parking spaces.
4. 
General Regulations.
A. 
All commercial communications towers, antennae, and associated equipment shall be maintained and kept in good repair as required by applicable federal and state law and Borough regulations.
B. 
All applicants for and operators of any communications tower or communications antenna located within the Borough and regulated by the FCC shall provide a copy of a valid operator's license from the FCC for the transmission of radio frequencies from such tower or antenna constructed within the Borough. All such information shall be accompanied by a certification signed by an authorized officer of the provider telecommunications company stating that, after due inquiry, the information being supplied is true and correct to the best of his/her knowledge, information, and belief. The telecommunications company shall also provide the Zoning Officer with a copy of the site lease agreement authorizing the location of the communications tower or antenna, unless said telecommunications company is the legal owner of the site.
C. 
Proof of Inspection. The owner of a communications tower erected under this section and all co-locators shall submit to the Zoning Officer proof of the annual inspection of the communications tower and antennae by an independent professional engineer as required by the ANSIEUfIW-222-E Code. Based upon the results of such an inspection, the Zoning Officer or the Code Enforcement Officer may require removal or repair of all or any portion of a wireless communications facility. The provisions of the Borough Building Code [Chapter 5, Part 1] may be applied in requiring such repair or removal. In the event the annual inspection(s) referred to are not performed in a timely manner, the communications tower owner and each communications company located thereon shall be subject to the civil enforcement proceedings of this chapter.
D. 
Any communications tower or communications antenna shall be dismantled within 60 days following the expiration date of the operator's license from the FCC provided to the Borough or cessation of use. As a condition of approval of any communications tower, the Zoning Hearing Board may require financial security for the dismantling and removal of such communications tower.
E. 
The applicant shall demonstrate that the proposed communications tower and communications antenna are safe and the surrounding areas will not be negatively affected by communications support structure failure, falling ice or other debris, electromagnetic fields, or radio frequency interference. All support structures shall be fitted with anti-climbing devices, as approved by the manufacturer.
F. 
No communications support structure may be lighted except when required by the FAA.
G. 
All other uses ancillary to the antenna and associated equipment (including a business office, maintenance depot, vehicle storage, etc.) are prohibited from the communications antenna or tower site, unless otherwise permitted in the zoning district in which the antenna or tower site is located.
H. 
Interference. In the event that any wireless communications facility causes interference with the radio, television, or cellular phone reception of any Borough resident for a period of three continuous days, the resident shall notify either the telecommunications provider or the Zoning Officer of such interference, and the telecommunications provider, at its sole expense, shall thereafter remediate such interference and ensure that any interference problems are promptly corrected. Upon receipt of any such complaint, the telecommunications provider shall promptly notify the Zoning Officer thereof in writing and describe its plan to mitigate the interference. Failure of the telecommunications provider to correct such interference shall constitute a violation of this section, subjecting it to the penalty and enforcement provisions of this chapter.
[Ord. 593, 4/8/1986; as amended by Ord. 810, 12/17/2007]
1. 
The following standards shall apply specifically to microwave dish antennas:
A. 
The dish antenna shall remain accessory to the principal use of the lot.
B. 
The dish antenna shall be located only in the rear yard of a lot and shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from any property line.
C. 
When separately supported, the total height of the microwave antenna and supports shall not exceed 10 feet in height. Such an arrangement shall be screened in accordance with § 27-1214. Supporting materials shall comply with the Borough Uniform Construction Code [Chapter 5, Part 1].
D. 
When roof-mounted, the dish antenna shall be located on a portion of the roof sloping away from the front of the lot. No portion of a microwave dish antenna shall project above the ridge line of the roof. Mounting techniques shall comply with the Borough Uniform Construction Code [Chapter 5, Part 1].
E. 
No more than one microwave dish antenna shall be permitted on any lot.
F. 
Microwave dish antennas shall be used solely for the reception of radio and electromagnetic waves in residential and commercial districts.
[Ord. 593, 4/8/1986; as amended by Ord. 762, 4/19/2004, § 2; by Ord. 781, 12/19/2005, § 6; by Ord. 810, 12/17/2007; and by Ord. 846, 9/12/2011, § 9]
[Ord. 593, 4/8/1986; as amended by Ord. 791, 8/21/2006, § 2]
1. 
The following regulations shall apply to agricultural uses:
A. 
Passive agricultural uses shall be permitted as follows.
(1) 
The minimum lot size shall be five acres.
(2) 
Except for a dwelling, no barn or other agricultural structure shall be constructed closer than 100 feet to any lot boundary.
(3) 
The keeping of animals, exclusive of small domestic animals and customary household pets, shall not be permitted except on property qualifying for agricultural use in accordance with the provisions of this section. The keeping of farm animals, including horses, to be maintained for the private, noncommercial use of the individual property owner, shall not be permitted on lots less than five acres in size.
(4) 
No slaughtering operations for commercial purposes shall be permitted.
(5) 
All pasture or exercising areas shall be fenced.
(6) 
Lots shall be graded so that animal wastes are confined to the lot on which they originate.
(7) 
Piggeries shall not be permitted as part of a passive agricultural use.
B. 
Intensive agricultural use and customary buildings associated with intensive agricultural activities shall be permitted as follows:
(1) 
The minimum lot size shall be five acres.
(2) 
All agricultural buildings, structures, accessory mushroom composting, feedlots, or other odor- or dust-producing substance shall be set back a minimum of 200 feet from any lot boundary.
(3) 
Mushroom houses and structures sheltering livestock shall be buffered by a vegetative screen from abutting lots containing nonagricultural uses. Screening shall be in accordance with § 27-1214.
(4) 
All pasture areas shall be fenced.
(5) 
Lots shall be graded so that animal wastes are confined to the lot on which they originate.
C. 
The display and sale of agricultural products shall be permitted from a temporary stand dismantled and removed at the end of the growing season or from a permanent building, provided that:
(1) 
At least 50% of such products displayed for sale shall be produced on the agricultural land contiguous to said building.
(2) 
Such stand or building shall be located at least 30 feet from any street line.
(3) 
A minimum of three parking spaces or one space for each 300 square feet of building floor area, whichever shall be greater, shall be provided behind the street line.
(4) 
Any sales, display of parking area shall be at least 75 feet from a side or rear yard lot line.
(5) 
Signs associated with the sale of farm products shall conform to the sign regulations under Part 16.
[Ord. 593, 4/8/1986; as added by Ord. 791, 8/21/2006, § 1]
1. 
The raising or keeping of small domestic animals and household pets shall be permitted provided the following standards are met:
A. 
Small Domestic Animals.
(1) 
"Small domestic animals" refers to those kept in a hutch or similar animal house and not within a dwelling unit, but excluding poultry or reptiles.
(2) 
Any lot on which the raising or keeping of small domestic animals is to be practiced shall have a lot area not less than that required for a single-family dwelling in the zoning district in which the lot is located.
(3) 
The total number of small domestic animals shall not exceed one for each 4,500 square feet of lot area, regardless of the zoning district in which the property is located.
(4) 
Fencing or an enclosed animal house structure shall be installed. An animal house structure shall comply with the setback requirements for accessory structures in this chapter.
B. 
Household Pets.
(1) 
Household pets which generally are kept within a dwelling unit, including but not limited to dogs, cats, hamsters, and birds, shall not exceed 10 such animals on the property, regardless of the area of the lot. In addition, no lot shall contain: (a) more than six cats; (b) more than four dogs, except that puppies or kittens from a litter born on the property shall not be included in this limit until four months following birth. The keeping of such household pets shall not be subject to the terms of Subsection 1A, above.
(2) 
Where household pets are being: (a) bred and raised commercially for resale, and/or (b) commercially boarded for another owner, such operation shall be considered a kennel, as defined and regulated by this chapter.
(3) 
Any household pet for which a license is required shall display such license at all times.
C. 
The terms of this section are intended to be separate and distinct from those of § 27-1308, "Agricultural Controls."
[Ord. 593, 4/8/1986; as amended by Ord. 793, 10/16/2006, § 4]
1. 
The following regulations shall apply to junkyards where permitted:
A. 
Where a junkyard is located on a property adjacent to a residential zoning district or residential use, there shall be a setback from the adjacent residential zoning district boundary or residential use lot line of at least 100 feet, screened in accordance with Subsection 1L.
B. 
Wherever the property containing a junkyard abuts a public or private street, the portion(s) of the property abutting the public or private street shall contain screening material that complies with the standards in Subsection 1L.
C. 
The area where junk or any other material is stored outside shall be enclosed within a wall or fence at least eight feet in height and which is designed and constructed so as to be at least 90% solid or opaque.
D. 
Storage piles shall not exceed eight feet in height, and no more than two adjoining rows of junked vehicles shall be stored together.
E. 
There shall be provided at least a twelve-foot wide accessway which shall be kept clear and free at all times to provide for access to all parts of the premises for firefighting and other safety or emergency purposes.
F. 
No explosive, toxic, radioactive, or highly flammable materials shall be kept on the property. Gasoline, oil, Freon, vehicle batteries, and other flammable or toxic substances shall be removed from any junk or other items stored on the premises. Such materials shall be removed and disposed of in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations and shall not be released into the air or deposited on or into the ground or watercourses.
G. 
No junk or other material shall be burned or melted on the premises.
H. 
No garbage or organic waste shall be kept on the premises.
I. 
All junk shall be stored or arranged to prevent accumulation of water.
J. 
A junkyard shall obtain any applicable Borough, county, state, or federal license or permit and shall remain in compliance with those requirements.
K. 
There shall be no processing or sale of materials at a junkyard on Sundays, legal holidays, and between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., prevailing time.
L. 
Where a landscaped screen is required under the terms of this section, such screen shall be located within a planting strip that bas a minimum width of 10 feet. Plant material shall be a minimum of eight feet in height at the time of installation, and shall be an evergreen hedge unless alternative plant materials and/or the incorporation of existing vegetation are specifically approved by the Zoning Hearing Board.
M. 
An adult attendant shall be on the property at all times when the junkyard is open.
N. 
A junkyard shall not cause any excessive, offensive, or noxious sounds or odors, and shall not permit the breeding or harboring of rats, rodents, or vermin.
O. 
A permanent record of all junk received or removed from any junkyard shall be kept on the property, containing the name and address from whom received or to whom delivered, the date thereof, and a description of the junk material. Such record shall at all times be open to inspection by the Borough or any law enforcement officer.
[Ord. 593, 4/8/1986; as added by Ord. 708, 2/12/1996; as amended by Ord. 736, 2/8/1999]
1. 
No mobile home shall be erected or maintained as a single-family detached dwelling except in conformity with the following regulations:
A. 
A mobile home shall have all means of mobility removed, including but not limited to the wheels and hitch.
B. 
A mobile home shall have its own connections for water, sewer, electricity, and other utility services.
C. 
All mobile homes shall be permanently affixed to the lot in accordance with all applicable building codes and regulations with respect to single-family dwellings.
D. 
A mobile home shall be Class A or B in conformity with all applicable federal and state regulations and shall be freestanding and unattached to other structures used for residential or residential accessory uses.
E. 
In the event of conflict between governmental regulations, the most stringent regulations shall apply.
[Ord. 593, 4/8/1986; as amended by Ord. 736, 2/8/1999; and by Ord. 810, 12/17/2007]
1. 
The following standards shall apply to mobile home parks when permitted by this chapter:
A. 
A mobile home park shall comply with the area and bulk regulations of the applicable zoning district.
B. 
The following uses shall be the only uses permitted within a mobile home park:
(1) 
Mobile homes.
(2) 
Mobile home park office.
(3) 
Mobile home park service buildings.
(4) 
Accessory uses, including recreational and community facilities.
C. 
Mobile homes shall be separated a minimum of 30 feet from each other and a minimum of 50 feet from any service building, park office, or any tract boundary.
D. 
When individual mobile home lots are proposed within a mobile home park, the following shall represent the minimum lot dimensions and lot areas to be provided.
Mobile Home Dimensions
(feet)
Lot Dimensions
(feet)
Lot Areas
(square feet)
12 by 60
50 by 100
5,000
14 by 60
60 by 100
6,000
Double wide
75 by 100
7,500
E. 
All buildings within a mobile home park, including mobile homes, shall be set back a minimum of 20 feet from an interior park street or paved edge of a common parking area.
F. 
All mobile homes shall be placed on and secured to a level foundation. The foundation and anchoring of the mobile home to the mobile home pad shall be in accordance with applicable provisions of the Borough Uniform Construction Code [Chapter 5, Part 1]. Mobile homes shall not be supported by jacks, loose blocks, or other temporary supports. Mobile homes shall be placed with a continuous perimeter barrier extending from grade to the bottom of the mobile home, which is not necessarily required to be load-bearing but shall protect the mobile home from weather, rodents, wind, and snow loads.
G. 
Walkways shall be provided within a mobile home park. Their design shall be in accordance with the provisions under the Oxford Borough Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance [Chapter 22].
H. 
Protective skirting shall be placed around the area between the ground surface and the floor level of each mobile home.
I. 
All applications for the development of a lot or parcel of land for a mobile home park shall be accompanied by a plan or plans for the development of the entire parcel under consideration. Such application shall clearly designate lot locations, roads, open spaces, recreational areas, utility provisions, parking areas, accessory office, laundry, and park maintenance facilities.
J. 
A mobile home park shall be landscaped in accordance with § 27-1213.
K. 
All mobile home parks shall be screened in accordance with § 27-1214.
L. 
The design, ownership and maintenance of required open space shall be in accordance with the provisions of § 27-1317.
M. 
Every mobile home park shall be required to obtain an operating permit from the Borough prior to the issuance of use and occupancy permits for individual mobile homes. Such operating permit shall be valid for one year and may be renewed annually upon satisfying an inspection by the Zoning Officer.
N. 
Every mobile home park shall include an office for the person in charge of such park. A copy of the operating permit, along with the register, shall at all times be open for inspection by the Zoning Officer. The register shall include, but not be limited to, the following information:
(1) 
A number assigned to each mobile home lot or site.
(2) 
Names and addresses of all residents of the park.
(3) 
The arrival date of each mobile home to the park.
(4) 
The departure date of each mobile home from the park.
O. 
Entrance permits shall be required any time a mobile home is placed on a mobile home site or lot within the Borough of Oxford.
P. 
A removal permit shall be required any time a mobile home is removed from a mobile home site or lot within the Borough of Oxford and shall be issued by the Borough Manager. The removal permit shall not be issued until all realty taxes levied and assessed against the mobile home have been paid, as well as charges for all municipal services, if any, up to the time of the issuance of the removal permit. In the event the removal permit is not secured and the mobile home is removed in violation of this chapter, no new mobile home shall be placed upon that site until the removal permit fee has been paid, together with all unpaid realty taxes levied and assessed, as well as charges for municipal services.
[Ord. 593, 4/8/1986]
1. 
The following standards shall apply to multiple-family development proposals:
A. 
The area and bulk regulations under the applicable zoning district shall be met.
B. 
The maximum length or width of a multiple-family building shall be 160 feet.
C. 
Multiple-family buildings are encouraged to be located in clusters which create common courtyards and open space areas rather than situated parallel to one another. Where clustering is not feasible, there shall be no more than three abutting buildings parallel to each other within a multiple-family development.
D. 
Buildings within a multiple-family development shall be designed to provide individual dwelling units with views and direct access to required open space areas.
E. 
The following building separation distances shall be met (see Figure 1) in order to provide individual units with some level of privacy:
Building Configuration
Minimum Distance Between Buildings
(feet)
Facing front or rear walls (long wall)
75
Facing end walls (short wall) containing no dwelling windows
30
Facing end walls (short wall) containing dwelling windows
35
No obstruction of views created by two buildings
30
F. 
Entrances to dwelling units shall be provided walkways to parking and refuse collection areas. The provisions of § 27-1209, Subsection 1C, shall apply to multiple-family development.
G. 
The design, ownership and maintenance responsibilities for required open space shall be in accordance with the provisions of § 27-1317.
H. 
Dwelling units shall be set back a minimum of 20 feet from common parking lots and refuse collection centers.
I. 
Staggered setbacks of individual dwelling units accompanied by a variation in facade design are encouraged so that the buildings offer visual variety and provide private yard areas. In the case of townhouse development, no more than two contiguous units shall have the same facade setback within a building. Changes in unit setback shall involve a minimum of four feet.
[Ord. 593, 4/8/1986]
1. 
A retirement community or life-care facility shall be permitted as a special exception when authorized by the Zoning Hearing Board, subject to the standards set forth herein and in §§ 27-1904, Subsection 1C, and 27-1905.
2. 
A retirement community and life-care facility may provide a combination of individual dwelling units in any combination of single-family, two-family, or multifamily buildings and may include a community center consisting of one or more buildings in which the following accessory uses may be permitted.
A. 
Medical treatment, nursing, and convalescent facilities.
B. 
Auditoriums, activity rooms, craft rooms, libraries, lounges, and similar recreational facilities for members of the community.
C. 
Dining facilities.
D. 
Office and retail service facilities designed and adequate to serve only the members of the community, such as but not necessarily limited to the following uses: medical offices, pharmacy, gift shop, coffee shop, bank, beauty shop, and barbershop.
3. 
Area and bulk regulations for uses listed within the applicable zoning district shall apply.
4. 
For the purposes of calculating density and parking requirements, four beds for patient, nursing and/or staff person use provided within the community center buildings or accessory buildings shall be deemed the equivalent of one dwelling unit.
5. 
A retirement community or life-care facility shall be developed and operated under the direction and control of a single owner or agent for the owner.
6. 
Ownership, location, design, layout, and maintenance of required open space shall be in accordance with the requirements of § 27-1317.
7. 
Wheelchair access to all dwelling units and community facilities shall be provided in the design of structures, pedestrian walkways, and parking lots. Buildings may be interconnected by means of covered or enclosed walkways.
8. 
Location, design, and layout of buildings containing dwelling units shall comply with § 27-1312 to ensure open space and privacy between units.
[Ord. 593, 4/8/1986]
1. 
A planned office park shall be permitted in the R-1 District as a special exception when authorized by the Zoning Hearing Board, subject to the standards in this section and in §§ 27-1904 and 27-1905.
2. 
Eligibility.
A. 
A tract size of at least five acres shall be required.
B. 
The tract of land to be developed shall be in one ownership, or in the case of multiple ownership, it shall be developed according to a single overall plan with common authority and responsibility.
C. 
The tract and uses thereon shall have access only to an arterial or collector street via a common ingress and egress (see Appendix).
D. 
Minimum tract frontage on the arterial or collector street from which it has access shall be 150 feet.
E. 
Uses on the tract shall be screened in accordance with § 27-1214.
F. 
Area and bulk requirements for this use are under § 27-406.
[Ord. 593, 4/8/1986]
1. 
Permitted Uses.
A. 
Park; playfield; playground; arboretum; conservation area; wildlife sanctuary; winter sport; swimming pool; boating; horseback riding; fishing; foot, bicycle and bridle path; riding stable; picnic area; outdoor tennis and other racquet game court or any similar use characteristically identified with open space areas and of a noncommercial nature, but in accordance with the following development standards.
(1) 
The use shall not involve construction or use of any building with over 500 square feet of floor area.
(2) 
No less than 10 off-street parking spaces shall be provided for the use.
(3) 
Impervious cover for the use shall not exceed 10% of the lot area, excluding pedestrian or bicycle paths.
B. 
Any of the following uses when permitted by the Zoning Hearing Board as a special exception as provided in Part 19.
(1) 
Any use permitted in this subsection that is commercial or exceeds the development standards of this subsection.
(2) 
Golf course, racquet club, or other similar commercial or noncommercial recreation club.
(3) 
Campground or recreational vehicle park (excluding mobile homes).
(4) 
Auxiliary uses customarily incidental to operation of the uses in Subsection 1B(1), (2) and (3), including a restaurant, locker room, laundry, management headquarters, residence, nursery, and day care center.
2. 
Development Standards. Any use permitted in Subsection 1B as a special exception shall comply with the following.
A. 
Development plans for any use in Subsection 1B shall be subject to review and approval by the Borough.
B. 
Minimum lot size shall be five acres.
C. 
Any structure, building, parking, storage, loading, or paved areas, excluding foot and bicycle paths and other than necessary accessways to a public street, shall not be located closer than 100 feet to any lot line and shall be screened from dwellings in accordance with § 27-1214 if located within or abutting a residential district.
D. 
If practical, vehicular access for the use shall not be from any local street in a residential district or residential development.
E. 
Auxiliary uses shall be restricted in their use to employees, patrons, members, and guests of the principal use. Such establishments shall present no visible evidence from any public street of their commercial character which would attract persons other than employees, patrons, members, and guests.
[Ord. 593, 4/8/1986; as amended by Ord. 810, 12/17/2007; and by Ord. 895, 4/18/2016]
1. 
The intent of this use is to encompass living arrangements for a group of persons who meet one or more of the criteria for disability, as that term is defined by this chapter. The purpose of this use is to offer an alternative whereby persons can be placed in a setting which most nearly approximates traditional familial living arrangements.
2. 
Any structure housing a group care facility shall, to the maximum extent feasible, have the same appearance as a dwelling unit not housing a group care facility. The dwelling housing a group care facility shall have no external alterations except as may be necessary for reasons of safety, including ramps or fire escapes. Such access shall be located to the side or rear of the building where practical.
3. 
All group care facilities shall comply with the standards of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and all other applicable agencies.
4. 
The dwelling unit housing a group care facility shall comply with the applicable provisions of the Uniform Construction Code (Chapter 5, Part 1) of Oxford Borough.
5. 
The Zoning Hearing Board, through the grant of a special exception, may permit reasonable accommodations and/or reasonable modifications, as defined by this chapter, to allow residents of a group care facility the full enjoyment of the housing unit and related facilities. Area and bulk regulations shall apply in the same manner as otherwise applicable to the type of dwelling unit being used as a group care facility.
[Ord. 593, 4/8/1986; as amended by Ord. 718, 12/16/1996; by Ord. 758, 7/21/2003; by Ord. 762, 4/19/2004; by Ord. 781, 12/19/2005, § 7; by Ord. 804, 10/15/2007, § 1; by Ord. 814, 1/21/2008, § 1; by Ord. 822, 9/20/2009, § 1; by Ord. 832, 7/19/2010, § 1; by Ord. No. 962-2023, 11/20/2023]
1. 
Applicability. The provisions of this section shall apply to all uses requiring common open space, except for tracts less than four acres which shall comply with the provisions of § 27-1317, Subsection 2J and age-restricted residential communities which shall comply with the provisions of § 27-1317, Subsection 4.
2. 
Common Open Space Design.
A. 
At least 40% of the minimum required common open space area on the tract shall be usable, physically prepared and maintained, and equipped with facilities for use as play fields, game courts, or other active recreational activity deemed by Borough Council, upon recommendation of the Borough Planning Commission, to be appropriate for the intended users. Such recreation area shall:
(1) 
Have a maximum gradient of 5%.
(2) 
Be not less than 100 feet in its narrowest dimension.
(3) 
Be in one contiguous location or, if in more than one location, at least 75% of the minimum required active recreation space shall be in one contiguous location.
(4) 
Contain none of the following environmentally sensitive lands: floodplains, wetlands, woodlands, and surface waters.
B. 
Where the active recreation area required in Subsection 2A abuts a collector or arterial street, there shall be a fence or earthen berm, or a combination thereof, at least four feet in height that separates the street from the play area. The fence or berm shall be designed to discourage children and recreational equipment from entering the street right-of-way.
C. 
Any common open space shall be not less than 75 feet in its narrowest dimension and shall not exceed a dimension ratio of 1:4. Where portions of the common open space are designed as trails, the narrowest dimension may be reduced to not less than 20 feet and the dimension ratio of 1:4 shall not apply. Where a trail runs between and immediately adjacent to residential lots on both sides, the minimum width shall be not less than 20 feet.
D. 
Where deemed appropriate by the Borough Council, common open space shall include pedestrian pathways for general public use and to connect pathway and sidewalk systems in the Borough. Where pedestrian paths are located outside the Borough sidewalk network, the locations and, as necessary, design maintenance, and management provisions (including, where deemed necessary by the Borough, proposed easement language), shall be submitted as part of the subdivision or land development plan.
E. 
Areas designated as common open space shall demonstrate compliance with the design standards and characteristics stipulated in § 22-709, Subsection 1I, of the Borough Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.
F. 
At least one side of each dwelling unit or lot shall abut common open space for direct views and access, except when there is safe and convenient pedestrian access thereto.
G. 
Where applicable, a portion of the common open space area shall be placed along the Borough boundary line to serve as a buffer to the adjacent municipality which may allow or contain different land uses or densities than allowed on the tract within the Borough.
H. 
Common open space shall be designed and located, to the maximum extent feasible and in accordance with the terms of § 22-709, Subsection 1I, of the Borough Subdivision/Land Development Ordinance, to preserve existing trees six inches in caliper and greater, watercourses, flood plains, wetlands, slopes over 15%, and scenic views.
I. 
As determined by Borough Council, upon recommendation of the Borough Planning Commission and in consultation with the applicant, recreation facilities shall be provided by the applicant within that portion of the common open space designated for active recreation use.
J. 
Where a tract proposed for a use requiring common open space is less than four acres, the standards of this subsection shall be applicable except as noted below:
(1) 
The minimum width of 100 feet in its narrowest dimension for active recreation areas, as required in Subsection 2A, may be reduced to not less than 20 feet where necessary.
(2) 
Areas to be designated for active recreation use within the common open space must meet the following minimum area requirements:
(a) 
Where the tract size is between 45,000 square feet and three acres, no such area shall be less than 6,000 square feet.
(b) 
Where the tract size is between three acres and four acres, no such area shall be less than 10,000 square feet.
(3) 
Where Borough Council, in its discretion and upon specific recommendation from the Borough Planning Commission, determines that there is insufficient and/or inappropriate land within the tract to comply satisfactorily with the requirements for active recreation area as part of the common open space, it may accept a fee in lieu of the active recreation land and facilities as would otherwise have been required. Calculation, submission, and administration of the fee amount shall be in accordance with the terms of § 22-709, Subsection 1, of the Borough Subdivision/Land Development Ordinance.
K. 
Protection of Common Open Space by Conservation Easement.
(1) 
All areas designated as common open space shall be subject to a conservation easement prohibiting in perpetuity any further subdivision or development of the open space. The easement shall set forth general terms for use and maintenance of the open space, as established by Borough Council in relation to the open space objectives to be achieved by creating the common open space. The easement shall not impose limits on agricultural practices and uses within the common open space.
(2) 
The conservation easement shall be granted in favor of a qualified conservation organization or, at the discretion of the Borough, in favor of the Borough. The Borough shall be under no obligation to accept easements on common open space.
(3) 
The applicant for approval of a subdivision or land development plan containing an area or areas of common open space shall provide, as a condition of final plan approval, an endowment to fund the cost of ongoing monitoring and enforcement of the terms of the conservation easement. The amount and form of the endowment shall be as specified by Borough Council; the amount of the endowment principal shall be established on the basis that the interest earnings will be sufficient to cover the projected periodic cost of monitoring and, as necessary, enforcement.
3. 
Common Open Space Ownership and Maintenance.
A. 
Any of the following methods shall be used either individually or in combination to preserve, own, and maintain common open space and any improvements thereon: condominium, homeowners association, dedication in fee simple, easements and transfers to a private conservation organization. Regardless of the method(s) used, residents of the development shall at all times have access to the common open space. The following requirements are associated with each of the various methods:
(1) 
Condominium. The common open space may be controlled through the use of condominium agreements. Such agreement shall be in conformance with the Uniform Condominium Act of 1980, 68 Pa.C.S.A. § 3101 et seq. All common open space land shall be held as "common element."
(2) 
Homeowners Association. The common open space may be held in common ownership by a homeowners association. This method shall be subject to all of the provisions of Subsection 3B.
(3) 
Fee Simple Dedication. The Borough may, but shall not be required to, accept any portion or portions of the common open space, provided that such land is accessible to the residents of the Borough, that there is no cost of acquisition other than any costs incidental to the transfer of ownership, such as title insurance, and that the Borough agrees to and has access to maintain such lands. Where the Borough accepts dedication of common open space that contains improvements, Borough Council may require the posting of financial security to ensure structural integrity of said improvements as well as the functioning of said improvements for a term not to exceed 18 months from the date of acceptance of dedication. The amount of financial security shall not exceed 15% of the actual cost of installation of said improvements.
(4) 
Dedication of Easements. The Borough may, but shall not be required to, accept easements for public use of any portion or portions of common open space land, title of which is to remain in ownership by condominium or homeowners association; provided, that such land is accessible to Borough residents, that there is no cost of acquisition other than any costs incidental to the transfer of ownership, such as title insurance, and that a satisfactory maintenance agreement is reached between the developer and the Borough.
(5) 
Transfer of Easements to a Private Conservation Organization. With the permission of the Borough, an owner may transfer easements to a private nonprofit organization, among whose purposes is to conserve open space and/or natural resources; provided, that the organization is acceptable to Borough Council and is a bona fide conservation organization with perpetual existence, that the conveyance contains appropriate provision for proper reverter or retransfer in the event that the organization becomes unwilling or unable to continue carrying out its functions, and that a maintenance agreement acceptable to Borough Council is entered into by the developer and the organization.
B. 
Where a homeowners association is formed, it shall be governed by the following regulations:
(1) 
The owner or applicant proposing to establish a homeowners association shall provide to the Borough a description of the organization, including its by-laws and documents governing maintenance requirements and use restrictions for the open space. The terms and conditions of such by-laws and documents shall be subject to the review and approval of the Borough.
(2) 
The association shall be established by the owner or applicant and shall be operating (with financial subsidization by the owner or applicant, if necessary) prior to the sale of any lots or dwelling units within the development.
(3) 
Membership in the association shall be mandatory for all purchasers of dwelling units within the development, and for their successors.
(4) 
Except where modified under terms of a lease, as authorized by Subsection 3B(9), below, the association shall be responsible for maintenance of and insurance on the common open space. Where the Borough determines that the homeowners association or other responsible party has failed to maintain the land in accordance with the documents governing maintenance requirements, the Borough shall have the right to assume maintenance responsibilities in the manner prescribed for planned residential developments in § 705(1) of the Municipalities Planning Code, 53 P.S. § 10705(1).
(5) 
Unless demonstrated by the applicant to be infeasible, he shall arrange with the Chester County Board of Assessment a method of assessment of the common open space that will allocate to each tax parcel in the development a share of the total assessment for such open space.
(6) 
The members of the association shall share equitably the costs of developing, maintaining, insuring, and managing the common open space, in accordance with procedures established for the association. Shares shall be defined within the association bylaws.
(7) 
In the event of any proposed transfer of the common open space by the homeowners association, or the assumption of maintenance of the open space by the Borough, notice of such action shall be given to all members of the homeowners' association by said association. Any proposed transfer of ownership of the common open space by the homeowners' association shall be subject to prior review and approval by Borough Council.
(8) 
The association shall have or hire adequate staff, as necessary, to administer common facilities and properly and continually manage and maintain the common open space.
(9) 
The homeowners association may lease back some or all of the open space lands to, or enter into a contract with, the developer, his heirs or assigns, the owner of the tract prior to its development, or any other person or corporation qualified to operate, manage, and maintain the open space or an identified portion thereof for the purposes set forth in this section. Such lease agreement shall provide that the residents of the development shall at all times have access to the open space lands contained therein, and that the operation of open space facilities may be for the benefit of the residents only or may be open to the residents of the Borough, at the election of the developer and/or homeowners association, as the case may be. The lease or contract shall be subject to the approval of the Borough, as shall any transfer or assignment of the lease or contract.
(10) 
Lease agreements entered into shall be recorded with the Recorder of Deeds of Chester County within 30 days of their execution. A copy of the recorded lease, as approved and executed, shall be filed with the Borough.
C. 
Violation; Notice; Enforcement Remedies; Liens.
(1) 
Violation. In the event that the association or any other owner or successor organization shall, at any time after establishment of a development containing common open space, fail to maintain the common open space in reasonable order and condition in accordance with the development plan and maintenance documents, such failure shall constitute a violation of this chapter.
(2) 
Notice. In the event that the association or any other owner or successor organization shall, at any time after establishment of a development containing common open space, fail to maintain the common open space in reasonable order and condition in accordance with the development plan and maintenance documents, Borough Council or any officer or employee of the Borough designated thereby for the purpose is hereby authorized to give written notice, by personal service or by United States mail, to the owner of record of any violation of this chapter and directing the owner to remedy same within 20 days.
(3) 
Enforcement Remedies. Any person, partnership, or corporation who or which has violated or permitted the violation of the provisions of this chapter shall, upon being found liable therefore in a civil enforcement proceeding commenced by the Borough, pay a judgment of not more than $500, plus all court costs, including reasonable attorney fees incurred by the Borough as a result thereof. No judgment shall commence or be imposed, levied, or be payable until the date of the determination of a violation by the district justice. If the defendant neither pays nor timely appeals the judgment, the Borough may enforce the judgment pursuant to the applicable rules of civil procedure. Each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate violation, unless the district justice determining that there has been a violation further determines that there was a good-faith basis for the person, partnership, or corporation violating the ordinance to have believed that there was no such violation, in which event there shall be deemed to have been only one such violation until the fifth day following the date of the determination of a violation by the district justice. Thereafter, each day that a violation continues shall constitute a separate violation. All judgments, costs, and reasonable attorney fees collected for the violation shall be paid over to the Borough.
(4) 
Lien. Should any bill or bills for removing, trimming, or cutting of grass, weeds, or vegetation be unpaid on November 1 of each year, a penalty of 10% shall be added to such bill or bills and a lien shall be filed against the premises in the same manner as other municipal claims are filed.
4. 
Age-Restricted Residential Community.
A. 
For an age-restricted residential community, as permitted under the terms of § 27-1333, the requirements for common open space contained in §§ 27-1317, Subsections 2 and 3, above, shall be applicable with the exception of the following sections which shall not apply: §§ 27-1317, Subsections 2A, B, D and J.
B. 
Recreation lands and facilities, as deemed appropriate by Borough Council upon recommendation by the Borough Planning Commission, shall be required within the common open space. Such lands and facilities shall include trails, in accordance with the terms of § 22-709, Subsection 1J, and may also include the following:
(1) 
Cultivation of nursery stock or orchard trees;
(2) 
Woodland, meadow, wetland, or similar conservation purpose.
(3) 
Park or outdoor recreation area.
(4) 
Amenities, but not including a community center.
(5) 
Community subsurface land application wastewater systems.
(6) 
Stormwater management facilities serving the development.
(7) 
Required buffer areas between any residential lot line and the right-of-way line of any street existing at the time of application.
[Ord. 593, 4/8/1986; as amended by Ord. 790, 8/21/2006, § 5]
1. 
A kennel shall be contained in a completely enclosed building, shall be soundproofed, and shall not be located closer than 150 feet to any residential zoning district boundary, residential lot line, or street right-of-way line.
2. 
Any outdoor animal pen, stall, or runway shall be located only within the rear yard.
3. 
The kennel shall have all outdoor exercise yards entirely fenced to prevent animals from leaving the property.
4. 
The applicant shall provide a plan for the disposal of animal wastes generated by the operation.
5. 
The owner/operator of the kennel shall be responsible to exercise sufficient control over the animals and shall not allow a nuisance condition to be created in terms of noise, dirt, or odor.
6. 
The applicant shall provide the Borough Council with a plan for the disposal of animals that perish while on the property, either by controlled incineration or removal from the premises in a sanitary manner within 24 hours of their death.
7. 
All animals shall be housed in an enclosed all-weather protective structure between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
8. 
The applicant shall provide the appropriate Department of Agriculture license and obtain a use and occupancy permit prior to opening the operation.
9. 
The sale of related products shall remain accessory to the kennel, and any area devoted to such sales shall comprise no more than 25% of the floor area of the principal building.
10. 
There shall be no outdoor storage of materials unless fully screened from adjoining properties zoned or used for residential purposes, in accordance with § 27-1214.
[Ord. 593, 4/8/1986; as amended by Ord. 794, 10/25/2006, § 1]
1. 
The following provisions shall apply to sanitary landfills when permitted by this chapter:
A. 
The tract serving as a sanitary landfill shall contain a minimum of 10 contiguous acres undivided by streets, streams, or rights-of-way. All operations, including buildings, structures, and grading, shall be set back a minimum of 200 feet from any property line or floodplain district boundary.
B. 
All sanitary landfills shall be completely enclosed by fencing to deter trespassing and to prevent debris from blowing onto adjoining properties.
C. 
All sanitary landfills shall be designed and operated in accordance with the requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
D. 
Access to a sanitary landfill facility shall be from an arterial or collector road as defined by the Oxford Borough Comprehensive Plan, to limit traffic congestion and excessive wear on collector and local roads.
E. 
All trucks entering and leaving the landfill shall be covered. Roads used for access within and adjacent to the tract shall be patrolled daily to pick up and dispose of scattered and blowing refuse.
F. 
All sanitary landfills shall be owned and operated by the Borough of Oxford.
[Ord. 593, 4/8/1986]
1. 
The following regulations apply to recycling collection centers where permitted:
A. 
Where a recycling collection center is located on a property which is adjacent to a residential district or use, there shall be a setback from the district boundary of at least 100 feet, screened in accordance with § 27-1214.
B. 
The area where recyclable materials are stored outside shall be enclosed within a wall or fence at least eight feet in height and which is designed and constructed so as to be at least 90% solid or opaque. Use of landscaping materials and earthen berms is encouraged to achieve an effective screen.
C. 
Storage piles shall not exceed eight feet in height.
D. 
There shall be provided at least a twelve-foot-wide accessway which shall be kept clear and free at all time to provide for access to all parts of the premises for firefighting and other safety or emergency purposes.
E. 
Gasoline, oil or other flammable, or toxic substances shall be removed from any recyclable materials or other items stored in the premises. Such liquid shall be removed and disposed of in a proper manner and shall not be deposited on or into the ground.
F. 
No material shall be burned on the premises.
G. 
No garbage or other waste liable to give off a foul odor or attract vermin or insects shall be kept on the premises, and all recyclable material shall be stored or arranged to prevent accumulation of water.
[Ord. 593, 4/8/1986; as added by Ord. 774, 7/18/2005, § 6]
1. 
Specific Intent. In allowing opportunities for accessory dwelling units within owner-occupied single-family detached dwellings, it is the specific intent of this section to respond to the temporary housing needs of resident families. In particular, the Borough seeks to balance the desire of extended families to provide a discrete residence for a family member with the need to protect the single-family residential character of the surrounding neighborhood.
2. 
Eligibility. An accessory dwelling unit shall be permitted by right as an accessory use in the PD-1, R-1, and R-2 Zoning Districts, subject to the conditions set forth in this section and all other applicable provisions of this chapter.
3. 
Standards for Accessory Dwellings. Any proposed accessory dwelling unit must be in compliance with the following standards.
A. 
The purpose for establishing the accessory dwelling unit shall be to meet the needs of a member or members of the family of the owner-occupant of the principal single-family dwelling. One of the two dwelling units shall be owner-occupied and the other dwelling unit shall be occupied by a person or persons related by blood, adoption, or marriage to the owner-occupant. When the need of the family member or members that is being met by the accessory dwelling unit no longer exists, subsequent occupancy of the accessory dwelling unit shall only be by another family member.
B. 
The maximum number of occupants of any accessory dwelling unit shall be two.
C. 
There shall not be more than one accessory dwelling unit created within any single-family dwelling.
D. 
The applicant shall provide documentation from the Oxford Area Sewer Authority that the proposed accessory dwelling unit can be connected to, and that its wastewater needs will be served by, the Authority's sewage facilities.
E. 
One off-street parking space shall be required for the accessory dwelling unit, in addition to those utilized by the principal dwelling.
F. 
To ensure compliance with this chapter, an architectural plan shall be submitted as part of the building permit application, accurately drawn to scale, indicting the relationship and size of the two dwellings units within the existing structure, as well as parking areas and any proposed exterior alterations.
G. 
The minimum size of an accessory dwelling shall be 300 square feet of gross habitable area and the maximum size shall be 800 square feet of gross habitable area.
H. 
Attachment of a mobile home or travel trailer to an existing structure shall not be permissible addition for the purposes of creating an accessory dwelling unit.
I. 
The accessory dwelling unit shall not be used for profit or rental purposes.
J. 
The accessory dwelling unit shall not have a separate postal address different from that of the principal single-family dwelling, and shall not have separate utility connections, meters, or billing.
[Ord. 593, 4/8/1986; as added by Ord. 780, 12/19/2005, § 9; and as amended by Ord. 798, 1/8/2007, § 9]
1. 
The following standards shall apply to a bed-and-breakfast operation when permitted under the terms of this chapter:
A. 
A bed-and-breakfast operation shall be contained within a single-family detached dwelling that is in compliance with all applicable area and bulk requirements of this Chanter. Where a zoning district in which the use is permitted contains no such requirements for single-family dwellings, the standards for single-family dwellings in the R-2 Residential District shall be applied.
B. 
At least one bathroom shall be provided for the first guest room, plus one bathroom for each additional guest rooms. The living quarters for the resident/operator shall have its own bedroom and bathroom. Bathrooms shall be equipped with a toilet, washbasin and bath and/or shower.
C. 
Guests shall not remain in the same bed-and-breakfast facility for more than 14 consecutive days.
D. 
No more than five guest rooms may be offered in any bed-and-breakfast facility.
E. 
The bed-and-breakfast operation shall be conducted only by the owner of the single-family dwelling, who shall also be the occupant of the dwelling. The owner's family member(s) residing on the property, and not more than two nonresidents, may be employed. As applied to the property, ownership shall comprise not less than a majority interest.
F. 
Meals shall consist of breakfast only, and only for the guests of the facility. Owners shall comply with all federal, state, and county regulations for the preparation, handling, and serving of food. There shall be no separate cooking facilities in any guest room.
G. 
The applicant shall present the necessary documentation from the Oxford Area Sewer Authority that sufficient sewer capacity exists and can be utilized at this property to meet the additional wastewater needs created by the bed-and-breakfast operation.
H. 
One off-street parking space shall be provided for each guest room, in addition to the off-street parking spaces required for the single-family dwelling.
I. 
Any amenities, such as a tennis court or swimming pool, shall be solely for the use of the residents and guests of the facility.
J. 
Each guest room in a bed-and-breakfast facility shall be equipped with a smoke detector and fire extinguisher, and shall comply with any other applicable requirements of the Oxford Borough Fire Code. All floors above ground level shall have an exterior emergency escape access to ground level. Fire escapes, external stairways, or additional external doors shall be located either to the side or rear of the residence. Guests shall be provided information regarding the floor plan of the dwelling and the location of emergency exits.
K. 
One sign shall be permitted in association with a bed-and-breakfast facility. The area of any one side of any such sign shall not exceed four square feet. Notwithstanding the standards in § 27-1602, the sign may be illuminated by a low-level light source provided that the light source is not visible, no glare is detected from any property line or vehicular access, and only the sign is illuminated. Any freestanding sign shall have a maximum height of four feet, as measured from the ground surface to the top of the sign.
L. 
Exterior and interior alterations shall be limited to those customarily associated with residential use or those which may be required by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry or for safety reasons as required by any other local, state or federal regulation.
M. 
The minimum living area of a guest room (exclusive of closets) shall be not less than 120 square feet for the first two occupants, with an additional 50 square feet required for a third occupant. No guest room shall be occupied by more than three guests.
N. 
Upon approval as a conditional use, any occupancy permit issued for a bed-and-breakfast operation shall have a life of one year. The permit may be renewed annually, provided that the Code Enforcement Officer has inspected the facility and found it to be in compliance with the provisions of this chapter and any conditions imposed by Borough Council as part of the conditional use approval.
[Ord. 593, 4/8/1986; as added by Ord. 782, 12/19/2005, § 5]
1. 
The following standards shall apply to an arcade when permitted under the terms of this chapter:
A. 
An arcade may be open for business only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., or any lesser amount of hours during that period.
B. 
There shall be a minimum distance of 100 linear feet between any two arcade uses, measured from the closest exterior walls of the two uses.
C. 
An arcade shall have an on-site manager whenever the use is open to the public. The manager shall be responsible to control rowdy, noisy, or otherwise disturbing behavior, and to prevent gambling or other illegal activity.
D. 
The owner or operator of an arcade shall pay an annual license fee, in an amount set by resolution of Borough Council, on or before January 1 of each year during which the arcade is proposed to operate.
E. 
The application for conditional use approval shall be accompanied by a working plan for the clean-up and disposal of litter. Dumpsters or similar large-scale outdoor trash receptacles shall be completely screened from view, and access gates shall be closed at all times when not in use.
F. 
Borough Council shall give particular attention to measures proposed by the applicant to protect neighboring properties from excessive noise, light, or other visual intrusion, and may impose specific conditions to ameliorate such potential impacts.
[Ord. 593, 4/8/1986; as added by Ord. 782, 12/19/2005, § 6]
1. 
The application for conditional use approval shall be accompanied by a working plan for the clean-up and disposal of litter. Dumpsters or similar large-scale outdoor trash receptacles shall be completely screened from view, and access gates shall be closed at all times when not in use.
2. 
Food service associated with the use shall be permitted, provided that it complies with all applicable requirements of this chapter and the Chester County Health Department.
3. 
Off-street parking requirements in the C-1 District:
A. 
The following off-street parking facilities shall be provided for an indoor entertainment use: one parking space for every three customers (or patrons), computed on the basis of maximum servicing capacity at any one time, as shall be determined by the Borough, plus one additional space for every two persons regularly employed on the premises at a peak period of use. Specific provisions over and above this standard may be required for uses, such as movie theaters, involving successive changes of patrons with a corresponding overlap in parking required.
B. 
Off-street parking facilities to serve a bowling alley or other indoor recreational establishment shall be provided in accordance with the specifications in § 27-1211, Subsection 1G(6).
4. 
In the C-3 District, no off-street parking shall be required.
5. 
Borough Council shall require a traffic impact study in accordance with the following:
A. 
A traffic impact study shall be required under one or more of the following circumstances:
(1) 
The proposed use will occupy 50,000 square feet or more of floor area.
(2) 
The proposed use will have a trip generation rate of at least 500 ADT, as established in the most recent edition of the Trip Generation Manual (Institute of Transportation Engineers).
(3) 
Borough Council determines that the nature of the proposed use will generate unusual or excessive concentrations of vehicular traffic entering or leaving a site, e.g., a multiple-theater complex.
B. 
The content of the traffic impact study shall be such as to enable Borough Council to assess the likely impacts of the proposed use on the existing transportation network of the Borough and surrounding areas. The purpose of the study is to identify any traffic problems likely to result from the proposed use in relation to ingress/egress, road capacities, off-site traffic flow, public transportation, and pedestrian and other non-vehicular circulation.
C. 
The study shall include, but not necessarily be limited to, an analysis of expected traffic generation to, from, and upon surrounding roads within a radius of 1/2 mile from the proposed site, particularly showing a.m. and p.m. peak hours of existing traffic flow during a normal business day, in comparison to that which is anticipated after the proposed use is operating. Estimated peak hour trip generation shall be based on procedures established in the most recent edition of the Trip Generation Manual (Institute of Transportation Engineers).
D. 
Existing traffic flows shall be based on actual counts; if these cannot be obtained, an alternative source must be fully cited and deemed acceptable by the Borough Engineer.
E. 
Borough Council shall review the methodology, assumptions, findings, and recommendations of the study. Borough Council, upon recommendation from the Borough Engineer or its own traffic consultant, may impose upon the applicant additional improvements deemed necessary to accommodate impacts of the proposed use.
6. 
In addition to the mitigation of potential traffic impacts, Borough Council shall give particular attention to measures proposed by the applicant to protect neighboring properties from excessive noise, light, or other visual intrusion, and may impose specific conditions to ameliorate such potential impacts.
[Ord. 593, 4/8/1986; as added by Ord. 793, 10/16/2006, § 4]
1. 
Where permitted under the terms of this chapter, a vehicle towing service shall comply with the following regulations:
A. 
Where a vehicle towing service is located on a property adjacent to a residential zoning district or residential use, there shall be a setback from the adjacent residential zoning district boundary or residential use lot line of at least 100 feet, screened in accordance with § 27-1309, Subsection 1L.
B. 
Wherever the property containing a vehicle towing service abuts a public or private street, that portion or those portions of the lot shall contain screening material that complies with the standards in § 27-1309, Subsection 1L.
C. 
Where a portion of the property is used as an impoundment area, such area shall be enclosed within a wall or fence at least eight feet in height that is at least 90% solid or opaque.
D. 
No more than two adjoining rows of stored vehicles shall be permitted.
E. 
There shall be provided at least a twelve-foot wide accessway which shall be kept free and clear at all times to provide for access to all parts of the premises for firefighting and other safety or emergency purposes.
F. 
The maximum amount of time that any vehicle may be impounded on the property shall be 60 days.
G. 
Where the property containing a vehicle towing service is adjacent to a residential use, the operator will seek to minimize off-site impacts from noise and related disturbance by limiting the delivery and off-loading of towed or transported vehicles during other than regular business hours.
H. 
Lighting of any vehicle impoundment area shall be provided. Such lighting shall provide a minimum illumination level of 1/2 footcandle. All lighting shall be so designed to prevent direct glare onto adjacent dwelling units. Shielding shall be designed to eliminate direct light and glare beyond an angle of 35° from the vertical plane of the lighting fixture.
[Ord. 593, 4/8/1986; as added by Ord. 798, 1/8/2007, § 10]
1. 
The following standards shall apply to public or private schools when permitted by conditional use:
A. 
A public or private school shall comply with the area and bulk requirements applicable to an institutional use in the PD-1 District.
B. 
Off-street parking areas shall not be utilized as recreation areas, and recreation areas shall not be located within the front yard and must be set back at least 25 feet from all other lot lines. Except where separated by a minimum of 300 feet, outdoor recreation areas shall be screened from adjoining residentially-zoned properties and properties in agricultural or residential use by means of fences, plantings, or decorative enclosures sufficient to screen activities from adjacent lots. Any vegetative materials located within the recreation area shall be nonharmful (i.e., not thorny, poisonous, allergenic, etc.).
C. 
All applicable state and federal regulations for structures and operations shall be met. Copies of any required licenses and permits shall be provided to the Borough.
D. 
For any school with an enrollment of 50 or more students, the applicant shall provide a traffic impact study for the proposed use. The traffic impact study shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements stated in § 27-1324, Subsection 5, of this chapter.
E. 
Enrollment, for the purposes of this section, shall be defined as the largest number of students on the site at any one time during a seven-day time period.
F. 
Borough Council shall review measures proposed by the applicant to protect neighboring properties from excessive noise, light, or other visual intrusion, and may impose specific conditions to ameliorate such potential impacts.
[Ord. 593, 4/8/1986; as added by Ord. 798, 1/8/2007, § 11]
1. 
The following standards shall apply to institutional uses when permitted by special exception:
A. 
Unless determined unnecessary by the Zoning Hearing Board, the applicant shall provide a traffic impact study for the proposed use. The traffic impact study shall be prepared in accordance with the requirements stated in § 27-1324, Subsection 5, of this chapter.
B. 
For educational or day care facilities proposed as a use accessory to a place of worship:
(1) 
Where educational facilities and programs are offered below the college level, the applicant shall include a plan for outdoor recreation that is acceptable to the Zoning Hearing Board. Such plan shall include appropriate screening and buffering from adjacent residential properties.
(2) 
Student and child drop-off areas shall be designed to eliminate the need to cross traffic lanes within or adjacent to the site.
(3) 
The applicant shall provide a parking plan which demonstrates that the proposed parking facilities are sufficient for the intended use and in compliance with the terms of this chapter.
C. 
Required off-street parking areas shall be screened or buffered from street frontages and/or adjacent properties as deemed necessary by the Zoning Hearing Board.
D. 
The Zoning Hearing Board shall review measures proposed by the applicant to protect neighboring properties from excessive noise, light, or other visual intrusion, and may impose specific conditions to ameliorate such potential impacts.
[Ord. 593, 4/8/1986; as added by Ord. 852, 3/12/2012, § 4]
1. 
Statement of Intent. It is the intent of this section to allow for the safe use of solar energy systems within the Borough while providing simple guidelines to minimize any negative impacts on residents or properties throughout the Borough. These may include, but are not limited to, matters of public safety, glare, and stormwater. The requirements of this section are not intended to hinder the ability of citizens to supplement their energy supply through the proper use of solar energy systems. This section also establishes standards for the safe and appropriate operation of solar farms.
2. 
The following development and design standards shall be applied to the construction and installation of any solar energy system:
A. 
Solar energy systems are permitted in all zoning districts as an accessory use.
B. 
A building permit is required for the installation of any solar energy system.
C. 
Energy produced by a solar energy system shall be primarily for personal use on the property where the system is located. Energy produced in excess of personal needs on the property may be sold to a local electric provider, but only as an ancillary and secondary result of the solar energy system.
D. 
The local electrical distribution utility company shall be contacted concerning the connection of a system to the grid and to address any further issues. The applicant shall provide written proof to the Borough as part of the permit application that the local electrical distribution utility company was contacted and informed of the applicant's intent to install a solar energy system. Contacting the local electric company is not necessary for off-grid systems.
E. 
Advertising on solar energy systems, other than reasonable identification of manufacturer and operator, is prohibited. This includes any signage, streamers, ribbons, flags, banners, or similar materials, but does not include the posting of appropriate warning signs.
F. 
All solar energy systems shall be professionally constructed and shall be installed in accordance with all applicable codes and manufacturer's specifications. Solar energy systems shall be certified by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, the Solar Rating and Certification Corporation, or other certifying agency determined acceptable by the Borough. The Borough reserves the right to deny a building permit for proposed solar energy systems deemed to have inadequate certification.
G. 
A solar energy system may be placed on the roof (roof mounted) or on the ground (ground mounted).
H. 
Additional Standards for Roof-Mounted Solar Energy Systems.
(1) 
A roof-mounted solar energy system may be mounted on a principal or accessory building. The system shall in no place hang off or extend beyond the edge of the roof. For sloped roofs, the system shall not extend higher than the current peak of the roof. For flat roofs, the system shall not extend higher than five feet vertically above the roof and shall not be higher than the maximum allowable height for buildings in the applicable zoning district. The system shall not be placed on a front roof unless the Zoning Officer determines that this represents the only feasible location where a solar energy system would be functional.
(2) 
An application for any roof-mounted solar energy system with a pitch different than the roof (not flush mounted) must, as part of the building permit application, submit justification for the proposed design and demonstrate: (a) how the design will accommodate potential impacts from snow and wind; and (b) how any potential off-site impacts from glare will be mitigated. Such documentation shall be prepared by a professional or professionals acceptable to the Borough.
(3) 
For any proposed roof-mounted solar energy system, the building permit application shall include certification of its structural integrity, prepared by a professional or professionals acceptable to the Borough.
(4) 
For roof-mounted systems, an effort shall be made to make the wiring and hardware blend in with the roof and building facade.
I. 
Additional Standards for Ground-Mounted Solar Energy Systems.
(1) 
A ground-mounted solar energy system shall comply with the same setback requirements as an accessory building in the applicable zoning district. The system shall not be taller than 15 feet.
(2) 
A ground-mounted solar energy system shall not be located in a front yard.
(3) 
Where a ground-mounted solar energy system is proposed to be located in a residential zoning district and/or adjacent to a residential use, such system shall be screened from view from neighboring properties to prevent the impact of glare on such properties. Screening may be accomplished by vegetation, fences, or walls in accordance with the terms of this chapter.
(4) 
All wiring for ground-mounted solar energy systems carrying electric current shall, to the maximum extent practicable, be buried underground to ensure safety. All wiring shall comply with the appropriate version of the National Electric Code.
(5) 
The surface area of a ground-mounted solar energy system shall be considered impervious surface and subject to the applicable terms of this chapter.
3. 
Passive solar energy systems installed during the construction of a building that do not include solar panels are not subject to the terms of this section. If improvements are being made to a building to increase its use of passive solar energy, a building permit may be required.
4. 
Solar energy systems installed prior to enactment of this section are not required to comply with the terms of this section. However, any expansion of these systems at any point shall then require the updated system to be in compliance with this section.
5. 
The following standards shall be applied to the installation and construction of any solar farm:
A. 
A solar farm shall be permitted as a principal use in the PD-1 Planned Development District and the I General Industrial District when approved as a conditional use by the Borough Council in accordance with the terms of this chapter.
B. 
A solar farm may be permitted on any Borough-owned property at the sole discretion of Borough Council.
C. 
A solar farm shall comply with the minimum net lot area, minimum setback, and maximum impervious surface coverage requirements for a single-family detached dwelling in the PD-1 zoning district.
D. 
A security fence of at least eight feet in height must enclose the perimeter of any solar farm site.
E. 
All appropriate warning signage and signage identifying operators shall be clearly posted at the site.
F. 
All wiring and on-site power lines shall be placed underground, to the maximum extent practicable. Any wiring carrying live current that is above ground shall be clearly labeled as such.
G. 
The following shall be included in any application for conditional use approval:
(1) 
A descriptive plot plan that includes setbacks, property lines, roads/rights-of-way, buildings, number of solar panels, solar panel size, and impervious surface coverage calculation.
(2) 
An application for a solar farm that is to be connected to the electric grid may not be approved until written evidence is provided to the Borough showing a written notice has been provided to the local electrical distribution utility company notifying them of the applicant's intentions to build an interconnected customer-owned solar farm.
(3) 
If the applicant is not the property owner, an affidavit or other satisfactory evidence of agreement between the applicant and property owner confirming that the former has the permission to apply for conditional use approval is required.
(4) 
The applicant shall provide any other relevant studies, reports, or approvals as may be reasonably requested by the Borough.
(5) 
A decommissioning plan, detailing the expected duration of the solar farm and how the facility will be deconstructed once it is no longer in use, shall accompany the application. The applicant shall provide financial security in a form and amount suitable to the Borough to guarantee the removal of the equipment when its useful lifespan has been reached.
(6) 
Solar panels shall be placed such that concentrated solar radiation or glare shall not be directed onto nearby properties or roadways. The Borough may require the applicant to submit a glare study in sufficient detail to demonstrate that this standard can be met.
(7) 
A solar farm shall be sited in such a way that it presents no threat to traffic or to public health and safety.
H. 
If any solar farm has stopped operating for longer than one year, the Borough may require that the facility be decommissioned at the owner's expense. A bond or other surety, satisfactory to the Borough, shall be provided to cover the anticipated cost of deconstruction of the solar farm.
[Ord. 593, 4/8/1986; as added by Ord. 851, 3/12/2012, § 4]
1. 
Statement of Intent. The intent of this section is to allow for the safe installation and use of wind energy conversion systems (WECS) for residents and businesses in Oxford Borough. Large-scale industrial wind farms are not considered suitable in the Borough; certain locations in the Borough, however, may have the potential for enough wind power to make smaller systems useful. This section seeks to address the safety and aesthetic issues associated with wind energy conversion systems, so as to integrate any systems into the community responsibly. It is intended to preserve and protect public health and safety without significantly increasing the cost or decreasing the efficiency of wind energy conversion systems.
2. 
The following development and design standards shall be applied to the construction and installation of all WECS:
A. 
The design of the wind energy conversion system shall conform to applicable industry standards, including those of the American National Standards Institute. The applicant shall submit certificates of design compliance obtained by the equipment manufacturers from Underwriters Laboratories, Del Norske Veritas, Germanislicer Lloyd Wind Energies, or other similar certifying organizations.
B. 
To the extent applicable, the wind energy conversion system shall comply with the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code, Act 45 of 1999 as amended, and the regulations adopted by the Department of Labor and Industry.
C. 
All electrical components of the wind energy conversion system shall conform to relevant and applicable Borough, state and national codes, and relevant and applicable international standards.
D. 
Maximum height, as defined by this chapter, of a wind energy system structure, including all moving and rotating parts, shall be 72 feet. If a device is attached to an existing structure, then the height of the attached wind energy device shall not exceed 72 feet, including the height of the existing structure. No wind turbine blade in any position shall be less than 12 feet from the ground surface.
E. 
No wind energy conversion system shall be installed until the Borough is given proof that the local electric company is aware that a customer intends to install an interconnected, customer-owned generator. If the system is not connected to the grid, it is exempt from this requirement.
F. 
All wind turbines shall be painted a non-reflective, neutral color.
G. 
No advertising, streamers, flags, or other objects shall be attached to the wind turbines or other parts of the wind energy conversion system, except for required warning signs, identification of the owner, or objects specifically allowed in this chapter.
H. 
Unless required by the Federal Aviation Administration or other authorized body, wind energy conversion systems shall not be illuminated.
I. 
On-site transmission and power lines shall, to the maximum extent practicable, be placed underground.
J. 
Noise associated with any WECS shall meet the standard contained in § 27-1203, Subsection 3D, of this chapter.
K. 
Where permitted, a wind turbine shall be located in side or rear yards only.
L. 
A WECS shall be a monopole structure and shall be installed without the use of guy wires or supports other than the foundation.
M. 
The owner or operator of any WECS shall be responsible for conducting an annual inspection of the WECS with regard to its structural integrity, safety, potential impacts on neighboring properties, and any other applicable standards of this section. The inspection shall be performed by a professional acceptable to the Borough. The inspection report shall be submitted to the Borough and reviewed by the Borough Engineer, who will consult with the owner or operator with respect to any deficiencies identified by the inspection that require mitigation.
3. 
The following development and design standards shall be applied to the construction and installation of all residential wind energy systems:
A. 
Residential wind energy systems (RWES) shall be permitted as an accessory use in all zoning districts. A building permit is required for the installation of any system.
B. 
Setbacks.
(1) 
Any RWES shall be set back a distance not less than the wind turbine height from all power lines, occupied buildings, and any other wind turbine.
(2) 
Any RWES shall be set back a distance equal to 1 1/2 times the wind turbine height or 100 feet, whichever is greater, from any public road right-of-way or property line.
C. 
A fence of at least eight feet in height must separate any RWES turbine from outside interference; this fence may be placed around the perimeter of the property or around the turbine.
4. 
The following development and design standards shall be applied to the construction and installation of any large wind energy system (LWES):
A. 
A large wind energy system (LWES) shall be permitted in the PD-1 Planned Development District and the I General Industrial District and only when approved as a conditional use by Borough Council.
B. 
An LWES shall comply with the minimum net lot area requirements for a single-family detached dwelling in the PD-1 zoning district.
C. 
Setbacks.
(1) 
Any LWES shall be set back a distance equal to 1 1/2 times the wind turbine height from all property lines, power lines, public road rights-of-way, and occupied buildings.
(2) 
Each turbine shall be separated by a distance at least equal to the wind turbine height from other turbines.
D. 
Wind turbines shall not be climbable up to 15 feet unless a fence of at least eight feet in height encloses the turbines. If an applicant chooses to use a fence, it may enclose the entire property or only the LWES.
E. 
A development plan including the following shall accompany any application for conditional use approval of an LWES:
(1) 
A site plan showing the planned location of each wind turbine, property lines, setback lines, access roads and turnout locations, substation(s), electrical cabling from the large wind energy facility to the substation(s), ancillary equipment, buildings, and structures, including permanent meteorological towers, associated transmission lines, and layout of all structures within the geographical boundaries of any applicable setback.
(2) 
A short narrative, including where in the Borough the system will be located, the purpose of the system, the intended lifespan of the system, and a brief decommissioning plan for when this lifespan is reached.
(3) 
The applicant shall provide financial security in a form and amount suitable to the Borough to guarantee the removal of the equipment when its useful lifespan has been reached.
5. 
Any physical modification to an existing, permitted wind energy conversion system that materially alters the size, type, and/or number of wind turbine generators or other equipment appurtenant thereto shall require a building permit under the terms of this chapter. Like-kind replacements shall not require a permit hereunder.
6. 
Wind energy conversion systems existing prior to the enactment of this section are exempt from its terms. Any replacement of or physical modification to such existing system that materially alters the size, type, and/or number of wind turbine generators or other equipment appurtenant thereto shall require a permit under the terms of this chapter.
7. 
If a wind energy conversion system is inoperable for 12 consecutive months, the Borough shall notify the property owner, who shall within three months either restore the system to operating condition or remove it at the owner's expense.
[Ord. 593, 4/8/1986; as amended by Ord. 870, 7/8/2013, § 3; y Ord. No. 918-2018, 6/18/2018; by Ord. No. 955-2022, 11/21/2023]
1. 
Outdoor Display of Merchandise. It shall be unlawful for any person to store or display any goods, wares, or merchandise associated with the principal retail use of the property upon any public sidewalk except in accordance with the terms of this section.
A. 
There shall be a minimum four-foot-wide sidewalk corridor that shall remain free and clear of any displays of merchandise and that shall provide for unobstructed passage of pedestrians and persons in wheelchairs. This corridor shall connect directly with similar corridors on adjacent properties to the maximum extent feasible.
B. 
The display of merchandise, goods, or wares associated with the principal retail use of the property shall be permitted between the inner edge of the four-foot-wide travelable sidewalk corridor required in Subsection 1A, above, and the front facade of the building.
C. 
No merchandise shall be displayed outdoors in a manner that is intended to or has the effect of interfering with vehicular traffic or distracting motorists.
D. 
The outdoor display of merchandise shall not interfere with the sight lines of traffic and shall not impair the visibility of any public or private sign.
E. 
No merchandise shall be displayed outdoors in a manner that, as determined by the Code Enforcement Officer, allows, or has the potential to allow, the merchandise to fall into the street or sidewalk, or to blow, spill, or otherwise become disorderly, hazardous, or a nuisance.
F. 
All merchandise displayed outdoors, and anything associated therewith, shall be removed and placed indoors at the close of business each day.
G. 
Any merchandise that is placed on the public sidewalk in violation of this provision, or that otherwise constitutes a hazard to the public, may be removed by the Code Enforcement Officer or a police officer with or without notice to the owner.
H. 
Music is permitted as an element of this sidewalk use, but shall not present a noise disturbance to adjacent properties or beyond. All activities associated with the operation of the sidewalk use shall comply with the terms of Chapter 6, Conduct, and Chapter 10, Health and Safety, of the Code of the Borough of Oxford.
I. 
A medical marijuana dispensary, where permitted under the terms of this chapter, must operate entirely indoors, and no part of such use shall be permitted on a public sidewalk.
2. 
Outdoor Cafes.
A. 
Purpose. Outdoor cafes, as defined in this chapter, are permitted in the C-3 Central Business District pursuant to the terms of this section and all applicable regulations of this chapter. The purposes of the outdoor cafe designation are to promote and enhance the pedestrian character and experience within the Borough's Central Business District, add to the vibrancy of the downtown environment, and strengthen the vitality of the eating and drinking sector as an essential component of the Borough economy, while protecting adjacent properties and the general streetscape against deleterious impacts.
B. 
Outdoor Cafe Permit Required. It shall be unlawful for any person to erect, construct, or maintain an outdoor cafe without first applying for and securing a permit therefor as provided in this chapter. The permit shall be valid from the date of issuance until the end of the calendar year in which the permit was issued. No outdoor cafe permit shall be issued to any establishment that does not meet the definition of "outdoor cafe."
C. 
Permit Application.
(1) 
Any person who shall desire to open an outdoor cafe in the C-3 Zoning District of the Borough shall make application therefor in writing to the Code Enforcement Officer. Such application shall be accompanied by such application fee as required by a schedule of fees established by and amended from time to time by resolution of Borough Council. Such application shall be made annually after the first of the year upon forms provided by the Borough and shall set forth and include the following:
(a) 
The name and address of the applicant.
(b) 
A scaled plan specifying the precise location of the outdoor cafe portion of the restaurant or licensed premises of which the proposed outdoor cafe is to be a part. The plan shall include a proposed seating plan, a calculation of the proposed occupant load and, where applicable, the location of any adjacent parking spaces in the public right-of-way.
(c) 
The written consent of the property owner, if different than the applicant.
(d) 
An agreement of indemnity as outlined in Subsection 2D below, and a certificate of liability insurance naming the Borough as an additional insured.
(e) 
Such other information as may be required from time to time by the Borough.
(2) 
No action shall be taken on any application for a permit under this section until the application has been completed in its entirety and the application fee has been paid in full.
D. 
Indemnification of the Borough; Insurance. The applicant/property owner shall well and truly save, indemnify, defend, and keep harmless the Borough of Oxford, its officers, employees, and agents from and against any and all actions, suits, demands, payments, costs, and charges for and by reason of the existence of the outdoor cafe and all damages to persons or property resulting from or in any manner caused by the presence, location, use, operation, installation, maintenance, replacement, or removal of such outdoor cafe or by the acts or omissions of the employees or agents of the applicant in connection with such outdoor cafe. The applicant/property owner must obtain and maintain an insurance policy which covers general liability in the area of the outdoor cafe which is within the public right-of-way which names the Borough of Oxford as an additional insured. Proof that such insurance remains in force during the continuing operation of the outdoor cafe shall be provided as part of the annual permit renewal.
E. 
Specific Standards. The following regulations shall apply to outdoor cafes:
(1) 
There shall be a minimum four-foot-wide sidewalk corridor that shall remain free and clear of any tables and chairs associated with the outdoor cafe and that shall provide for unobstructed passage of pedestrians and persons in wheelchairs. This corridor shall connect directly with similar corridors on adjacent properties to the maximum extent feasible.
(2) 
The minimum height of umbrellas which project into the required minimum pedestrian walkway shall be 80 inches.
(3) 
Tables which are placed on the sidewalk to be utilized as part of the outdoor cafe shall not exceed 13 square feet in area.
(4) 
Staffing of Outdoor Cafe Location.
(a) 
Where alcoholic beverages are being sold to and consumed by patrons of the outdoor cafe, the outdoor cafe shall employ staff to be situated in the outdoor cafe location for purposes of preventing open containers of alcohol from being transported off the property, preventing underage consumption of alcohol, and preventing intoxication of patrons.
(b) 
Adequate personnel shall be specifically assigned to the outdoor cafe area to remove all leftover food items, containers, cups, dishes, eating utensils, etc., upon departure of the patron.
(5) 
There shall be no temporary signs or banners permitted within the area devoted to an outdoor cafe.
(6) 
The owner of an outdoor cafe is responsible for keeping the entire outdoor cafe space, including the required pedestrian walkway, clean and free of trash and debris at all times.
(7) 
Hours of Operation.
(a) 
Outdoor Cafe Associated With a Restaurant. The outdoor cafe must stop seating newly arriving patrons by or before 10:00 p.m. prevailing time and must clear all tables of food and beverages by or before 11:00 p.m. prevailing time. All patrons must exit the outdoor cafe by 11:15 p.m. prevailing time.
(b) 
Outdoor Cafe Not Associated With a Restaurant. The outdoor cafe shall declare a "last call" for food and beverages no later than 10:45 p.m. prevailing time. All patrons must exit the outdoor cafe by 11:15 p.m. prevailing time.
(c) 
No outdoor cafe shall open for business prior to 6:00 a.m. on any day of the week.
(8) 
The owner of an outdoor cafe shall be responsible for the conduct of patrons. Behavior that is deemed to be disorderly conduct, as prescribed in Chapter 6, Conduct, of the Code of the Borough of Oxford, shall be subject to enforcement by the Borough of Oxford.
(9) 
Service To and Conduct of Patrons.
(a) 
Outdoor Cafe Associated With a Restaurant.
1) 
Where the restaurant serves alcoholic beverages, the outdoor cafe must provide table service. All food and beverages served to patrons shall be prepared on the premises for service to the tables and consumed at tables.
2) 
Where the restaurant does not serve alcoholic beverages, table service to outdoor cafe patrons is not required. Food and beverages provided to outdoor cafe patrons shall be prepared on the premises for consumption at tables.
3) 
The maximum number of patrons within the outdoor cafe area shall not exceed the maximum seating capacity of the outdoor cafe at any given time. No individuals without seats shall be permitted to stand or congregate in or adjacent to an outdoor cafe.
(b) 
Outdoor Cafe Not Associated With a Restaurant.
1) 
Patrons are not required to be seated at tables. Beverages shall be provided by the permittee. Food may be obtained by patrons off site and brought to the outdoor cafe for consumption.
2) 
The maximum number of patrons within the outdoor cafe area at any given time shall not exceed the maximum capacity stipulated by the terms of the outdoor cafe permit.
(10) 
The owner of an outdoor cafe must provide trash receptacles, acceptable to the Borough of Oxford, which are located at the exterior of the premises.
(11) 
Music is permitted as an element of an outdoor cafe use, but shall not present a noise disturbance to adjacent properties or beyond. All activities associated with the operation of an outdoor cafe shall comply with the terms of Chapter 6, Conduct, and Chapter 10, Health and Safety, of the Code of the Borough of Oxford.
(12) 
The permittee shall maintain the outdoor cafe in accordance with all Borough ordinances and state and federal laws, as well as rules and regulations promulgated and adopted by the Borough which pertain to the use of outdoor cafes. All applicable requirements of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board shall be strictly complied with by the permittee.
(13) 
Notice for Removal.
(a) 
The owner shall remove the outdoor cafe within 30 days after written notice by the Borough if the Borough determines that the outdoor cafe is detrimental to the health, safety, and general welfare of the Borough or its citizens because one or more of the following conditions has occurred:
1) 
Due to pedestrian traffic changes, the outdoor cafe narrows the sidewalk to the extent that pedestrian traffic is impeded.
2) 
The outdoor cafe interferes with the maintenance or installation of an underground utility structure.
3) 
The outdoor cafe is no longer being used as such.
4) 
The outdoor cafe has been temporarily or permanently closed for violation of any Borough, state, or federal law and/or regulation.
5) 
The outdoor cafe is operated in violation of any ordinance, rule, or regulation of the Borough of Oxford.
(b) 
In the event that the owner fails to remove the outdoor cafe within 30 days after written notice, the Borough may proceed to remove and restore the area and charge the owner for the cost thereof. Should the outdoor cafe be removed by the Borough, the owner shall be entitled to a return of the equipment, furnishings, or appurtenances so removed only after the payment of all costs due to the Borough and by requesting the return in writing. The responsibility for removal under the provisions of this subsection shall be solely that of the owner without any obligation or cost assessed against the Borough.
(14) 
The Code Enforcement Officer may approve the erection of a railing or fence in the sidewalk right-of-way as part of the permit for an outdoor cafe subject to the following criteria:
(a) 
All railings shall be constructed of wrought iron, anodized cast aluminum, or similar material. Design and color shall be as deemed acceptable by the Code Enforcement Officer and shall be selected to maintain maximum consistency of the streetscape within the C-3 District.
(b) 
Railings must be installed with removable sections and must demonstrate sufficient stability without causing damage to the sidewalk surface.
(c) 
The design of the railing shall not include sharp points on top of the rails.
(d) 
The height of the railing shall be a minimum of 30 inches and a maximum of 45 inches above the sidewalk grade.
(15) 
Any establishment that is permitted to operate an outdoor cafe on the premises shall post a copy of this section, and any amendments thereto, within the establishment for inspection by any interested party.
F. 
Additional Rules and Regulations. The Borough may, from time to time, promulgate whatever rules or regulations it deems necessary or desirable to effectuate the purposes of this chapter, and is permitted to do so by ordinance or resolution and the same shall be approved by the Borough.
3. 
Other Uses Prohibited on Public Sidewalks. Except as expressly permitted by the provisions of Subsections 1 and 2 or other provisions of the Borough's Zoning Ordinance, no commercial use may, for commercial purposes, utilize the public sidewalk associated with the property on which it operates.
[Added by Ord. No. 938-2020, 3/2/2020]
1. 
The following standards shall apply to any medical marijuana grower/processor or dispensary, where such use is permitted as a conditional use under the terms of this chapter.
A. 
Medical Marijuana Grower/Processor.
(1) 
A medical marijuana grower/processor shall provide proof of registration with the PA Department of Health, or proof that registration has been sought and is pending approval, and shall at all times maintain a valid, accurate, and up-to-date registration with the PA Department of Health. Should registration be denied or revoked at any time, any conditional use approval shall immediately become void.
(2) 
A medical marijuana grower/processor shall at all times operate in compliance with all PA Department of Health regulations pertaining to such facilities.
(3) 
No more than one grower/processor shall be permitted on any one site or in any one building.
(4) 
The site or facility shall provide adequate security to prevent the unintended transfer of marijuana plants off the premises.
(5) 
Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the applicable terms of § 27-1211, Parking Regulations, of this chapter. In applying the terms of § 27-1211, Subsection 1(G)(7) to determine the number of parking spaces required, the requirements for "industry, wholesale storage or distribution, research" shall be applied.
(6) 
Where off-street loading facilities are to be provided, they shall comply with the standards contained in § 27-1212, Loading and Unloading, of this chapter.
(7) 
A medical marijuana grower/processor use shall not be operated or maintained on a parcel within 1,000 feet of the nearest point on the property line of a residentially-zoned property or a parcel containing a public, private, or parochial school or a clay-care center.
(8) 
A medical marijuana grower/processor shall submit a disposal plan to, and obtain approval from, the Zoning Officer or his or her designee. Medical marijuana remnants and by-products shall be disposed of according to the approved plan and shall not be placed within an exterior refuse container.
(9) 
No retail sales of medical marijuana and no use of medical marijuana shall be permitted on the premises of a medical marijuana grower/processor.
B. 
Medical Marijuana Dispensary.
(1) 
A medical marijuana dispensary shall provide proof of registration with the PA Department of Health, or proof that registration has been sought and is pending approval, and shall at all times maintain a valid, accurate, and up-to-elate registration with the PA Department of Health. Should registration be denied or revoked at any time, any conditional use approval shall immediately become void.
(2) 
A medical marijuana dispensary shall at all times operate in compliance with all PA Department of Health regulations pertaining to such facilities.
(3) 
A medical marijuana dispensary may not operate on the same site as a medical marijuana grower/processor.
(4) 
A medical marijuana dispensary shall not be operated or maintained on a parcel within 1,000 feet of the nearest point on the property line of a residentially-zoned property or a parcel containing a public, private, or parochial school or a day-care center.
(5) 
The site or facility shall provide adequate security to prevent the sale of medical marijuana products other than for state-licensed medical purposes.
(6) 
No more than one dispensary shall be permitted on any one site or in any one building.
(7) 
A medical marijuana dispensary must operate entirely within an indoor, enclosed, and secure facility. No exterior sales and no sidewalk displays shall be permitted. No drive-through, drop-off, or pick-up services shall be permitted.
(8) 
No use of medical marijuana shall be permitted on the premises of a medical marijuana dispensary.
(9) 
There shall be no emission of dust, fumes, vapors, or odors which can be seen, smelled, or otherwise perceived from beyond the lot line of the property where the medical marijuana dispensary is operating.
(10) 
A medical marijuana dispensary shall submit a disposal plan to, and obtain approval from, the Zoning Officer or his or her designee. Medical marijuana remnants and byproducts shall be disposed of according to the approved plan and shall not be placed within an exterior refuse container.
(11) 
Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the requirements for "retail and service establishments," as contained in § 27-1211, Subsection 1(G)(7) of this chapter.
[Added by Ord. No. 948-2021, 12/20/2021]
1. 
A self-service storage warehouse is a permitted use in the I General Industrial District and the PC/LI Planned Commercial/Limited Industrial District when approved as a conditional use by Borough Council, in accordance with the terms of this section and § 27-2009 of this chapter.
2. 
Property utilized for self-service storage warehouse units shall be limited to the storage of residential, commercial, or professional goods or records to which access is needed on a limited basis. No business activity other than the leasing of storage units and the auctioning of the contents of any unit in violation of the terms of a rental contract shall be conducted on the premises.
3. 
Prohibited Uses.
A. 
The following uses are expressly prohibited as part of a self-service storage warehouse:
(1) 
Commercial wholesale or retail sales or distribution, or garage/lawn sales.
(2) 
The servicing, repair, or fabrication of motor vehicles, boats, trailers, lawn mowers, furniture, appliances, or other similar equipment.
(3) 
The operation of power tools, spray-painting equipment, table saws, lathes, compressors, welding equipment, kilns, or other similar equipment.
(4) 
The establishment of a transfer and storage business.
(5) 
Any use that is noxious or offensive because of odors, dust, noise, fumes, or vibrations.
B. 
The applicant shall adequately demonstrate that all self-service storage warehouse rental and/or use contracts shall specifically prohibit these uses.
4. 
Off-street parking shall be provided as follows:
A. 
One space per 30 self-service storage warehouse units.
B. 
Where the site includes an office/administrative building, three additional spaces shall be provided to serve the building.
5. 
The minimum distance between buildings shall be 20 feet.
6. 
Except as noted in Subsection 7 below, all storage shall be located within an enclosed building constructed on a permanent foundation of durable materials. Trailers, boxcars, or similar impermanent or movable structures shall not be used for storage.
7. 
Any boat, trailer, or recreational vehicle may be stored outside in designated areas. The storage of partially dismantled, wrecked, inoperable, unlicensed, or unregistered vehicles is not permitted outside and may occur only within a fully enclosed building. Any recreational vehicle, boat, or trailer stored outside shall not interfere with traffic movement within the site.
8. 
The proposed use shall be subject to review by Borough police and fire officials regarding security and fire protection.
9. 
Any self-service storage warehouse shall be enclosed by an open metal fence, with a lockable gate and keypad, not less than eight feet in height. Such fence shall be located no closer to any property line than the applicable minimum yard setback dimension. The gated portion of the fence shall be located not less than 60 feet from the front lot line.
10. 
Screening.
A. 
Vegetative screening shall be provided along the street line or lines, and where any side and/or rear yard of a self-service storage warehouse is contiguous to a residential zoning district. Such screening shall be located within a planting strip that has a minimum width of 10 feet.