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[Ord. No. 4-2022, 6/9/2022]
1.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations.
2.
Guests shall not occupy the facility as permanent residents.
3.
No more than 10 guest sleeping rooms shall be available and/or
utilized at any one time for the transient guests. Each guestroom
may provide lodging for up to two individuals, unless children under
the age of 16 years are accompanying the guest. In no instance shall
the total number of guests in a bed-and-breakfast exceed 30 people.
4.
No part of the facility shall be rented for social or business
functions.
5.
The lot shall meet all area and bulk regulations of the zoning
district in which it is located.
6.
Not more than one yard identification sign shall be permitted.
The identification sign must conform to Article VI, Signage Requirements,
of this chapter.
7.
All required parking spaces shall be provided on the lot and
shall not be located in the front yard.
8.
There shall be one space provided for each room, one space provided
for each permanent resident and one space per full-time employee if
this employee is not a permanent resident.
9.
The driveway entrance and all parking areas shall be referenced
in Article VIII, Parking and Loading Requirements, of this chapter.
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1.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations.
2.
Twenty-four-hour supervision of residents by a facility employee
approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare shall be
required.
3.
The institution shall be accredited by the commonwealth.
4.
The institution shall be the sole occupant of the lot. Lot,
yard, and all other dimensional requirements of the zoning district
in which the facility is located shall be met. Each lot shall include
a minimum of 1,600 square feet of exterior open space which is maintained
and suitable for passive and/or active recreational use.
5.
Said facility will have no more than six residents and shall
not be located within 1,000 feet of another group residential facility.
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1.
Reference Chapter
14, Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks, of the Code of Ordinances of the Township of Canton.
2.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 6/9/2022]
1.
Must follow all zoning and building regulations.
2.
Multifamily apartment dwellings must be served by public water
and sewer facilities.
3.
Multifamily apartment dwellings must follow the standards and
criteria of a planned unit residential development.
4.
Reference Chapter
22, Subdivision and Land Development.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 6/9/2022]
1.
Reference Article XIX, Special Conditions for Home-Based Businesses
and Occupations, of this chapter.
2.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 6/9/2022]
1.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations.
2.
Maximum gross floor area: 4,000 square feet of gross floor area
per unit as a whole.
3.
Maximum Impervious Surface. On any portion of the planned residential
development, no combination of structures and impervious surfaces,
including asphalt or concrete paved areas for parking, access, driveways,
pedestrian access walkways and rock-lined stormwater detention facilities,
shall exceed 50% of the site area dedicated to limited neighborhood
commercial uses.
4.
Minimum site perimeter yard: 50 feet.
5.
Common Open Space. Common open space shall be provided for and
shall be designed to provide recreation open space. For planned residential
developments, the following additional provisions apply:
A.
Passive Common Open Space. Not less than 15% of the site area
of the planned residential development shall be allocated to and shall
remain passive common open space in perpetuity. Common open space
shall be deed restricted or placed within a trust or conservancy,
to prohibit future subdivision or development, except for passive
recreational, equestrian and existing cemetery uses which may be permitted
with the approval of Canton Township Board of Supervisors. Common
open space shall be used for social, passive recreational and/or natural
environment preservation purposes. The common open space shall typically
include all or part of the following resources:
(2)
Historic, archaeological or cultural features listed or eligible
to be listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
(4)
Identified floodplain area.
(5)
Slopes exceeding 25% not including buildings or structures.
B.
General Locational and Design Standards.
(1)
Planned residential developments shall be designed around the
common open space with areas being placed in undivided preserve. Such
areas shall be directly accessible to the largest practicable number
of lots within the development. Safe and convenient pedestrian access
to the open space shall be provided for all lots not adjoining the
open space areas.
(2)
Common open space, particularly perimeter buffer yards, containing
existing attractive or unique natural features, such as streams, creeks,
ponds, woodlands, specimen trees and other areas of mature vegetation
worthy of preservation may be left unimproved and in a natural state.
As a general principle, the preservation of undeveloped open space
in its natural state is encouraged. A landowner and/or developer may
make certain improvements, such as cutting of trails for walking or
jogging and the provision of picnic areas.
(3)
No roads, emergency access roads, driveways or existing utility
rights-of-way, easements or improvements shall be within the acreage
designated for the minimum common open space as required above, except
as required as part of the approved common open space.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 6/9/2022]
1.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations.
2.
Density shall not exceed eight dwelling units per acre, with
no more than six dwelling units being permitted in a single building.
3.
Driveway access shall be provided.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 6/9/2022]
1.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations.
2.
No more than three dwelling units may be located in the same
building.
3.
There shall be at least two means of egress from each floor
in the structure.
4.
At least one parking space shall be provided on the premises
for each apartment dwelling unit.
5.
Off-street parking in a front yard shall not be permitted except
in a driveway.
6.
For new conversions, floor plans shall be reviewed and approved
by the Township based on all UCC building regulations.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 6/9/2022]
1.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations.
2.
Any site in excess of 10 acres and containing more than 50 dwelling
units shall include a minimum of two types of dwelling units, provided
however that a minimum of 20% of any one dwelling type shall be provided.
3.
Any site in excess of 25 acres and containing more than 100
dwelling units shall include a minimum of 10% of any one dwelling
type shall be provided.
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Subject to all zoning and permit regulations.
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1. Storage of manure and odor-and-dust-producing substances shall follow
all PA state regulations.
2. All grazing and pasture areas shall be adequately fenced.
3. All permanent structures shall comply with the yard requirements
for principal structures in the district in which the property is
located.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 6/9/2022]
1.
Lot Size and Density Restrictions. Minimum lot size of 10 acres
shall be required for the keeping of livestock (does not include domesticated
animals).
2.
Keeping of livestock must comply with the Pennsylvania Nutrient
Management Regulations, 25 Pa. Code Chapter 83, as required by the
Department of Environmental Protection.
3.
All keeping of livestock must comply with minimum standards
of animal care as required by Pennsylvania law, Pa. Code Title 18,
regarding animal cruelty provisions.
4.
The disposal of dead animals shall be in accordance with the
Domestic Animal Law, 3 Pa. Code Chapter 23, § 2352. Dead
animals shall be disposed of within 48 hours after death.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 6/9/2022]
1.
There shall be no outdoor storage of materials associated with
said use.
2.
A waste management plan shall be presented at the time of hearing
and shall comply with any applicable state and federal requirements,
including all advisories issued by the Pennsylvania Game Commission
for the prevention of spread of animal disease.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 6/9/2022]
1.
All kennels shall follow the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Regulations, regarding adequate housing and waste removal.
2.
Domestic pets kept in an outdoor kennel shall be limited to
a maximum of three per acre.
3.
Kennels must adhere to all licensing regulations per the Pennsylvania
Department of Agriculture.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 6/9/2022]
1.
Three acres of land must be provided for the first horse and
one acre for each additional horse.
2.
The maximum number of horses (reference ordinance 2/2002) permitted
may be reduced based on the amount and type of land available and
the location of the property in relationship to adjoining land uses.
Other criteria to be included in a decision whether to grant land
use shall be the number of usable acres, topographical and similar
factors such as water supply, and the health, safety and welfare of
the adjoining land uses and residents.
3.
A buffer area around the property, in accordance with the standards
of this chapter, may be required as a condition of approval.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 6/9/2022]
1.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations.
2.
The minimum lot area required for a veterinary clinic in all
permitted districts shall be based upon animals being treated at facility.
3.
Veterinary clinics in the A-1 District may include indoor/outdoor
kennels or runs, provided the requirements of § 27.2301.14.
4.
Overnight boarding of animals other than for medical supervision
shall be permitted if the animals are housed overnight in a facility
that is adequate for animal type.
5.
Kennels associated with veterinary clinics shall be licensed
by the commonwealth and shall continue to maintain a valid license
throughout their operation. Any suspension of the license shall be
a violation of this chapter and shall be subject to the enforcement
provisions of Chapter 31, of the Pennsylvania Code, of the State Board
of Veterinary Medicine.
6.
Odors shall be controlled so as to comply with the performance
standards of this chapter.
7.
The veterinary clinic shall not be located within 300 feet of
an occupied dwelling on adjacent property unless the building is soundproof.
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[Ord. No. 4-2022, 6/9/2022]
1.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations.
2.
A day-care home shall be registered with the Pennsylvania Department
of Human Services and shall comply with applicable requirements of
the Department. This requirement is a condition of occupancy.
3.
A day-care center shall be located within a 2,500 feet radius
of any other care center.
4.
Any outdoor recreational areas on the property shall be fenced
with a self-latching gate or otherwise secured and comply with the
setbacks of the zoning regulations of the district and requirements
of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.
5.
Safe vehicular access and off-street areas for discharging and
picking up children shall be provided.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 6/9/2022]
1.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations.
2.
A day-care home shall be registered with the Pennsylvania Department
of Human Services and shall comply with applicable requirements of
the Department. This requirement is a condition of occupancy.
3.
Any outdoor play areas shall be fenced with a self-latching
gate or otherwise secured.
4.
Must follow requirements of parking: Reference Article VIII,
Parking and Loading Requirements, of this chapter.
5.
A day-care home shall meet all additional requirements as defined
by a low-impact home-based business: Reference Article XIX, Special
Conditions for Home-Based Businesses and Occupations.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 6/9/2022]
1.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations.
2.
Follow Article VII, Ingress and Egress, of this chapter.
3.
Buffer yards or other screening may be required: Reference Article
IX, Landscaping.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 6/9/2022]
1.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations.
2.
The hours of operation must be conspicuously posted at the premises
such that patrons are sufficiently apprised of the same.
3.
Such club, lodge, or fraternal organization shall not remain
open and/or transact business between the hours of 3:00 a.m. and 7:00
a.m., prevailing time of each day. All patrons must vacate the premises
by 2:30 a.m. per the regulations of the Pennsylvania State Liquor
Board.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 6/9/2022]
1.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations.
2.
All items used for essential service shall be stored within
the essential service structure or a separate storage building. This
restriction does not include items necessary for the operation of
the plant which includes, but is not limited to, emergency generators,
fuel tanks, drying beds, sedimentation basins, etc.
3.
Odor control mitigation must follow all regulations from Act
537.
4.
Any structure constructed on the premises shall follow all zoning
and building permit regulations for accessory structures, per the
zoning district.
5.
For all landscaping reference: Article IX, Landscaping, in this
chapter.
6.
A minimum 400-foot setback zone from all adjacent property lines
shall be provided on the lot where a potable water well is located.
The minimum 400-foot setback zone shall be measured from the nearest
well head to the adjacent property line.
7.
An erosion and sediment control plan shall be prepared and approved.
8.
A stormwater plan must be submitted: Reference Chapter
17, § 201, of the Canton Township Code of Ordinances.
9.
The Board may also consider placing limitations on signage,
access, parking, lighting, and structure height: Reference Articles
VI, Signage, and Article VIII, Parking and Loading.
10.
For minimum lot size, yard setbacks, and building coverage follow
the zoning and building permit regulations for accessory structures,
per zoning district.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 6/9/2022]
1.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations.
2.
Sufficient off-street parking shall be provided to prevent traffic
back-ups onto adjoining roads.
3.
Vehicular access to the site shall be from both a main street
and a side street, where possible.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 6/9/2022]
1.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations.
2.
The institution shall be licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
and shall have the required approvals of other regulatory agencies
and accreditation organizations.
3.
The minimum lot area for a hospital shall not be less than five
acres.
4.
The property shall have its principal traffic access to an arterial
or collector street, with sufficient capacity to handle the traffic
generated by the proposed use.
5.
Any property boundary or street right-of-way must meet all zoning
setback regulations of the zoning district.
6.
For all landscaping: Reference Article IX, Landscaping.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 6/9/2022]
1.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations.
2.
The property shall have direct access to a public street, with
sufficient capacity to handle the traffic generated by the proposed
purpose.
3.
Must follow all zoning regulations of the zoning district.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 6/9/2022]
1.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations.
2.
All pools, tennis courts, or other comparable facilities shall
be considered structures for the purpose of this chapter.
3.
Coverage, including structures, parking lots, and buildings,
shall not exceed 50% of the lot.
4.
The facility area, and lot, shall be landscaped pursuant to:
Reference Article IX, Landscaping.
5.
All structures shall follow all zoning setbacks for the zoning
district.
6.
All facilities shall have a paved parking area in accordance
with this chapter.
7.
All pools shall be surrounded by a fence at least six feet in
height, the entrance to which shall be kept locked when attendant
is not present; and shall be constructed in accordance with all applicable
requirements.
8.
Tennis courts shall be protected by a permanent fence 10 feet
in height behind each base line extending 10 feet beyond the playing
area in each direction.
9.
The Township may limit hours within this time frame based on
the use and location of the facility.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 6/9/2022]
1.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations.
2.
The place of assembly shall have direct access to a public street,
with sufficient capacity to handle the traffic generated by the proposed
purpose.
3.
The place of assembly's primary visitor dropoff and pickup
area shall be located in a manner that minimizes detrimental traffic
impacts, (both pedestrian and vehicular) on the surrounding neighborhood.
4.
The number of points of ingress/egress shall be based on upon
projected peak-hour traffic for the use and approved by the Township
Engineer to ensure employee and visitor safety.
5.
If a residential facility (i.e., convent monastery) is erected
as part of a religious complex, it shall not house more than 20 persons.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 6/9/2022]
1.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations.
2.
The property shall have direct access to public street with
sufficient capacity to handle the traffic generated by the proposed
use.
3.
For all parking areas: Reference Article VIII, Parking and Loading,
in this chapter.
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1.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations.
2.
All materials and equipment shall be stored within a completely
enclosed building.
3.
The use shall comply with all performance standards specified
in this chapter.
4.
The storage of hazardous materials must follow all hazmat regulations
and DEP licensing.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 6/9/2022]
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations per zoning
district.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 6/9/2022]
1.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations.
2.
Areas used for the storage of supplies and equipment shall be
screened from view of adjacent residential properties and from adjacent
highways.
3.
Lighting of the lot shall adhere to required provisions pertaining
to Article XVI, Lighting, of this chapter.
4.
Areas of the lot not occupied by buildings or by storage areas
shall follow Article IX, Landscaping, and Article VIII, Parking and
Loading.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 6/9/2022]
1.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations.
2.
Follow all regulations set forth in Article VII, Ingress and
Egress, of this chapter.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 6/9/2022]
1.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations.
2.
All food processing and packaging activities shall be in compliance
with Washington County Health Department regulations.
3.
The Washington County Health Department and the Zoning Officer
reserve the right and shall be permitted to inspect operations and
facilities without prior notice.
4.
No outdoor storage shall be permitted or a lot associated with
food processing/packaging.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 6/9/2022]
1.
Land disposal operations shall be limited to the classification
from the Pennsylvania Solid Waste Management Regulations. Specifically
excluded are any disposal site for hazardous or infectious wastes
as regulated by the PA DEP.
2.
An application shall not be approved unless the proposed landfill
has received at least Phase 1 approval from PA DEP, and a Township
building permit shall not be issued until the final permit for the
disposal site has been granted by PA DEP and a copy filed with the
Township.
3.
The owner/operators of any approved landfill site shall be required
to apply annually for recertification of their approval. The landfill
shall be recertified if the subject site is operating in accordance
with all the standards and conditions of the original approval. Any
deviation or revocation of the PA DEP disposal site permit shall be
an automatic suspension or revocation of all Township permits and
approvals.
4.
If a change of ownership occurs, the new owner shall submit
a new application immediately. Approval of the new application shall
not be granted until a state permit is issued to the new owner by
PA DEP.
5.
The Township Engineer, or other official designated by the Board
of Supervisors, shall make inspections of the site at least every
six months or upon complaint, to determine if the operation is being
conducted according to approved plans and permits. The cost of such
inspections shall be paid by the disposal site owner. In the event
of any violations, the Township shall seek remedies according to its
own ordinances and shall notify the PA DEP authorities.
6.
No landfill operations shall take place within 100 feet of any
property boundary or within 200 feet of any publicly owned recreation
land or facility.
7.
Access roads to the landfill site shall be constructed according
to PA DEP permit requirements, and private roads shall be maintained
adequately.
8.
No burning of construction, demolition or other waste materials
shall be permitted.
9.
When waste deposits have achieved final elevations, or the disposal
operation is to be terminated, the owner shall notify the Township
and shall file a site plan, prepared by a registered professional
engineer, showing the final extent and depth of all disposal operations.
10.
Follow regulations set forth by PA DEP regarding brownfields.
11.
The Township Board of Supervisors may attach reasonable conditions
and safeguards, in addition to those contained in this chapter, as
it deems necessary to implement the purposes of this chapter and protect
the public health, safety and welfare.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 6/9/2022]
1.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations.
2.
Individual storage spaces within a miniwarehouse shall have
a maximum gross floor area of 500 square feet. Anything over 500 square
feet would fall under warehouse and storage.
3.
For lighting must follow Article XVI, Lighting, of this chapter.
4.
Gates. All gates shall be decorative wrought iron, chain link,
other metal type, or wood. All gates shall be subject to review and
approval by the County Fire Department and Sheriff's Department
to assure adequate emergency access.
5.
Site shall be monitored at all times and management available
for contact at all times.
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Mineral extraction activities, including oil and gas drilling
sites, natural gas compressor stations and natural gas processing
plants shall be evaluated as subject to the following express standards
and criteria.
1.
A conditional use application shall be accompanied with written
permission from the property owner(s) who have legal or equitable
title in and to the surface of the drill site.
2.
The oil and gas drill sites shall only be permitted to occur
on property in all zoning configurations and is a minimum of 10 contiguous
acres or larger. Multiple property owners can combine adjoining parcels
to achieve the minimum of 10 acres required.
3.
Prior to beginning any work on a drill site, the applicant shall
submit to the Township a copy of all permits (General, ESCGP-1) issued
by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP).
In addition, the Township shall be provided copies of all plans (erosion
and sedimentation control, grading, etc.) required by PA DEP. All
required permits shall be maintained throughout the duration of the
drilling operation. Any suspension or revocation of permits by PA
DEP shall be reported to the Township and shall constitute a violation
of this chapter and may result in the suspension or revocation of
zoning approval.
4.
Access directly to state roads shall require Pennsylvania Department
of Transportation (PADOT) highway occupancy permit.
5.
The applicant must provide the Township with a plan showing
the proposed truck routes to be utilized during the drilling operation.
The proposed hauling routes must be designed to minimize the impact
on collector, connector and local streets within the Township. Hauling
routes shall consider limiting drilling traffic to one-way on narrow
roads. The Township reserves the right to designate required truck
hauling routes throughout the Township.
6.
The applicant or owner of the oil or gas well and any or all
subcontractors shall execute an excess maintenance agreement with
the Township for a permit and post a bond at the paved highway rate
in favor of the Township in a form acceptable to the Township prior
to beginning any work on a drill site. The bond is to guarantee restoration
of Township roads damaged as a result of hauling associated with the
drilling operation.
7.
Use of Township roads for hauling equipment and material shall
not be permitted when roads are being used to transport students to
and from school. The operators shall coordinate their efforts with
the local school district.
8.
In accordance with the appropriate Township ordinance, as amended,
driveways accessing the drill site shall be paved with an impervious
material from the paved public street for a distance of 50 feet into
the drill site. The impervious material shall be in place prior to
the commencement of the drilling operation.
9.
The applicable volunteer fire departments, the Township EMS
Coordinator, the County EMS Coordinator and the County 911 Office
and the ambulance service provider shall be provided a list of all
chemicals and waste products used or produced by the oil and/or gas
operation.
10.
The Township shall be provided the name of the person(s) supervising
the drilling operation and a phone number where such person(s) can
be reached 24 hours a day for each day of the week. The Township shall
also be provided off-site emergency contact information.
11.
The access driveway off the public road to the drill site shall
be gated at the entrance to prevent illegal access into the drill
site. The drill site assigned address shall be clearly visible on
the access gate for emergency 911 purposes. In addition, the sign
shall include the well name and number, name of the operator and the
telephone number for a person responsible who may be contacted in
case of emergency. The location of said gate shall be to the satisfaction
of the Township. The Township shall also be provided a list and contact
information for all subcontractors as well as information that the
subcontractors are aware of and understand all pertinent Township
ordinances.
12.
Lighting. No drill site lighting used for the drilling operation
shall be positioned or directed in such a manner so that it shines
directly upon dwellings, public roads, adjacent property or property
in the general vicinity of the drill site. Site lighting shall be
directed downward and shielded so, as to avoid glare on public roads
and adjacent properties.
13.
Dust, Vibration, Odors. All drilling operations shall be conducted
in such a manner to minimize dust, vibration or noxious odors and
shall be in accordance with the best accepted practices and to the
Township's complete satisfaction. All equipment used shall be
constructed and operated so that vibrations, dust, odor or other harmful
or annoying effects are minimized by the operations carried on at
the drill site to avoid injury to or annoyance of persons living in
the vicinity.
14.
Noise. The Township may require acoustical blankets, sound walls,
mufflers or other alternative methods to ensure compliance with Canton
Township's Noise Ordinance depending on the location of a proposed
drill site to adjacent residential properties and as more specifically
set forth in this chapter.
15.
All drill pads, off-site fracture ponds, natural gas compressor
stations and natural gas processing plants shall be secured with a
temporary fence with a secured gate as follows:
A.
The fence shall be a minimum of six feet in height, chain link
with green fabric mesh.
B.
The fencing shall be in place throughout the drill operation
and until the fracture pond is removed.
C.
The chain link fence shall have a minimum thickness of 11 gauge.
16.
At the time of conditional use application, a survey of the
drill site with all permanent facilities (tanks or other surface installations)
with locations and distances to property lines shall be filed with
the application.
17.
All permanent facilities shall be painted to blend in with the
surrounding area. The Township may require fencing and or landscaping
to buffer the facilities form adjacent properties in accordance with
Ordinance No. 9 of 2007, as amended.
18.
After the drilling operation is complete, the drill operator
shall clean the site, complete all restoration activities and repair
any damage to public property caused by such operations within 60
days. Operator shall maintain a six-foot chain link fence around the
established wellhead site.
19.
After any spill, leak or malfunction, the operator shall remove
or cause to be removed to the satisfaction of the applicable Volunteer
Fire Department Chief, Township EMS Coordinator, County EMS Coordinator.
County 911 Office and the PA DEP inspectors. All waste materials from
any public or private property affected by such spill, leak or malfunction.
Cleanup operations must begin immediately upon knowledge that a spill,
leak or malfunction occurs.
20.
The public street entrance and the property on which a drill
site is located shall at all times be kept free of mud, debris, trash
or other waste materials.
21.
The facility and/or its operation shall comply with all applicable
permits and requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental
Protection, the United States Environmental Protection Agency, and
any other governmental authority having jurisdiction over its operations
and with all federal, state and local laws, ordinances and regulations
promulgated to protect the environment or otherwise relating to environmental
matters.
22.
Canton Township reserves the right to impose any other additional
conditions necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare
of its residents in order to address any unique characteristics of
a particular drilling site.
23.
All applicants for a conditional use shall submit the appropriate
fee, reference Canton Township Fee Schedule. Additionally, all applicants
shall reimburse the Township for consulting fees and costs incurred
in enforcing this ordinance upon a finding of violation by a District
Justice.
24.
All applicants submitting a conditional use request for activities
authorized by this chapter shall do so on an application form provided
by Canton Township and shall submit an application fee: reference
Canton Township Fee Schedule. All applicants will be invoiced on a
monthly basis for the costs referenced in Section 11 herein, and such costs will be due within 30 days of mailing.
This fee may be amended by resolution. Any costs that exceed said
fee shall be the responsibility of the applicant.
25.
A Preparedness Prevention and Contingency Plan, as required
by and filed with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection,
shall be submitted to the Township, Volunteer Fire Department, Township
EMS Coordinator and County EMS Coordinator.
26.
The applicant shall provide an Emergency Response Plan for local
fire departments, Township EMS Coordinator and County EMS Coordinator
as follows: During the well drilling activities the fire department
or departments will be directed by the well company's competent
person on the scene on how to handle the situation at hand. After
well drilling activities are completed, when no competent person is
on site, evacuate and isolate the area 350 feet around the affected
site and contact the Department of Environmental Protection emergency
response number, 1-800-541-2050.
27.
Applicants must file a conditional use application and pay the
required application fees. The application must contain the following
information:
A.
Survey of the drilling unit and the approximate location of
the proposed well site or well sites.
B.
A calendar concerning well site development and drilling activities
that indicates the following:
(1) Site preparation beginnings and endings.
(2) Anticipated drilling activity beginnings and endings.
(3) Anticipated completion (perforating) work to begin
and end.
(4) Anticipated stimulation (fracturing) work to begin
and end.
(5) Anticipated production work to begin and end.
(6) Anticipated plugging date.
C.
A list and description of all equipment weighing in excess of
10 tons and identification of the proposed routing of vehicles on
Township roads.
D.
A copy of applicant's preparedness, prevention and contingency
(PPC) plan.
E.
Outline of training program for Township's first responders.
F.
Information on lighting at the drill site and wellhead or any
other area being developed.
G.
Information on anticipated noise levels at drill site.
H.
A map showing the planned access route to the well site from
public roads.
I.
A description of the size and composition of the access road
to be installed to the drill site.
J.
Applicant's erosion and sedimentation control plan.
K.
A well survey plat showing the planned surface location of the
wells and a list of the property owners in the well unit, and acreage
participation by each landowner.
L.
Copy of drilling permit issued by the Pennsylvania Department
of Environmental Protection (DEP).
M.
Grading and excavation plan for drill site.
N.
Information concerning construction trailers to be located on
the site.
O.
Compressor station building plans.
P.
Copy of applicable stormwater permit issued by any and all appropriate
state agencies.
28.
Township recognizes and acknowledges that oil and gas development
is accompanied by inherent noise. However, the operator shall take
the following steps to minimize, to the extent practicable, the noise
resulting from the development:
A.
Prior to development of a well, the operator shall establish
a continuous seventy-two-hour ambient noise level at the nearest protected
structure property line or 100 feet from the nearest protected structure
(as measured to the closest exterior point of the building), whichever
is closer to the protected structure. The sound level meter used in
conducting this evaluation shall meet the American National Standard
Institute's standard for sound meters or an instrument and the
associated recording and analyzing equipment which will provide equivalent
data.
B.
The operator shall maintain documentation of this seventy-two-hour
evaluation at its offices. This documentation shall be made available
to the Township's Zoning Officer within three business days upon
request.
C.
The noise generated during development, when measured at the
nearest protected structure (as measured to the closest exterior point
of the building), whichever is closer to the protected structure,
shall not exceed the average ambient noise level. (as determined by
the seventy-two-hour evaluation):
(1) By more than seven decibels during the hours of
6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.;
(2) By more than five decibels during the hours of
10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.; or
(3) By more than 10 decibels during fracking or flowback
operations.
D.
Adjustments to the forgoing noise limits may be permitted in
accordance with the following:
Permitted Increase
(dBa)
|
Duration of Increase
(minutes)*
|
---|
5
|
10
|
10
|
5
|
15
|
1
|
20
|
1
|
NOTES:
|
*
|
Cumulative minutes during one hour.
|
E.
If a complaint is received by the Township from any person,
whether a resident or otherwise using the protected structure for
any lawful purpose, within 1,500 feet from the wellhead or equipment
generation noise, the operator shall, within 24 hours of receipt of
the complaint from the Township, continuously monitor for a forty-eight-hour
period:
(1) The complainant's protected structure property
line nearest to the well site or equipment generating the noise, or
wherever is closer.
(2) One hundred feet from the protected structure.
F.
All workover operations shall be restricted to the hours of
7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., except during emergencies, as reasonably determined
by the operator. "Workover operations" shall mean work performed in
a well after its completion, in an effort to secure production where
there has been none, restore production that has ceased, or increase
production.
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1.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations.
2.
Any outdoor storage conducted on the lot shall comply with the
regulations for outdoor storage as defined in this chapter.
3.
Hours of operation and activities must be appropriately scheduled
to protect the surrounding neighborhood from detrimental noise, dust,
odor, vibration, light or other disturbance or interruption.
4.
An inventory of toxic, corrosive, flammable, carcinogenic or
explosive materials, chemicals, liquids, gases or solids shall be
updated annually and submitted to the Township.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 6/9/2022]
1.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations.
2.
The facility shall provide evidence of compliance with all applicable
county, state and federal laws and regulations regarding the handling
of any hazardous substances or live animals.
3.
A written description of all hazardous materials typically used
or stored by the proposed use shall be submitted with the application.
Upon approval of the application, this listing shall be updated annually
and submitted to the Fire Chief and Emergency Management Coordinator;
failure to do so may result in the occupancy permit and zoning approval
being revoked.
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1.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations.
2.
The applicant shall provide a traffic study per the Pennsylvania
Department of Transportation regulations.
3.
Truck maneuvering areas shall be improved with an asphalt or
concrete surface and such areas shall be located at least 25 feet
from all property or public street right-of-way lines.
4.
The applicant shall demonstrate that the establishment will
result in no adverse effect on the sanitary sewer and storm drainage
system.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 6/9/2022]
1.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations.
2.
An eight-foot-high screen wall shall be constructed around the
perimeter of a storage area if equipment and/or materials are not
contained within an enclosed building/area. The screen wall shall
be measured from the average grade of the adjacent ground, unless
otherwise defined by the Township Planning Committee.
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1.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations.
2.
Outdoor storage of materials or equipment shall be permitted
only if the storage area is completely enclosed by a minimum eight-foot-high
fence with a locking gate.
3.
Any area of the building that is used for business offices shall
comply with the parking requirements of this chapter for that use.
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1.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations.
2.
The applicant shall provide a detailed description of the nature
of the on-site activities and operations. In addition, the applicant
shall comply with state and federal regulations.
3.
The Zoning Officer shall determine that such use will not create
detrimental impacts on the surrounding lots, taking into consideration
the probable traffic generation, the physical relationship of the
proposed use and structure to surrounding uses and structures, the
emission of noise or glaring light, and proposed accessory uses, such
as meeting facilities.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 6/9/2022]
1.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations.
2.
The potential for noise, fumes and dust shall be evaluated by
the Township Board of Supervisors and a finding shall be made that
no surrounding properties shall be adversely affected by noise, fumes
or dust which may be associated with the use.
3.
Must follow all requirements of Article VII, Ingress and Egress,
and Article VIII, Parking and Loading.
4.
User access to the site shall be limited to those times when
an attendant is on duty and such times shall be posted on the site.
5.
All areas of the site shall be protected by locked barricades,
fences, gates or other positive means designed to deny public access
to the site at unauthorized times or locations.
6.
Litter control shall be exercised to prevent the scattering
of wind-borne debris, and a working plan for the cleanup of litter
shall be submitted to the Township for consideration prior to the
Township granting the conditional use.
7.
Must follow all requirements of Article IX, Landscaping.
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1.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations.
2.
Must follow all requirements of Article VII, Ingress and Egress.
3.
Driveways, entrances and exists shall comply with the applicable
requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (67
Pa. Code Article I, §§ 1.7,1.8, 1.9).
4.
Must follow all requirements of Article VIII, Parking and Loading.
5.
The facility shall comply with all applicable federal, commonwealth,
county and local laws and regulations regarding the handling of hazardous
or toxic substances. Suspension of any required permits from other
governmental agencies shall result in the suspension of the certificate
of occupancy and shall be considered a violation of this chapter.
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1.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations.
2.
Permit Required. Permits that are required are as followed:
A.
No person may operate an adult business without first obtaining
all permits and licensing as required by the Township.
B.
All adult businesses are permitted by a special exception only.
3.
Location of Adult Business.
A.
A person is guilty of a violation of this chapter if he operates
or appears to be operating an adult business outside of the district
in which an adult business is permitted use.
B.
A person is guilty of a violation of this chapter if he operates
or appears to be operating an adult business within 1,000 feet of:
(2) A public or private pre-elementary, elementary
or secondary school.
(4) A child-care facility or nursery school
(5) A park adjacent to any residential district.
C.
A person is guilty of a violation of this chapter if he causes
or permits the operation, establishment, substantial enlargement or
transfer of ownership or control of an adult business within 5,000
feet of another adult business.
D.
For the purpose of this section, measurement shall be made in
a straight line, without regard to intervening structures or objects,
from the nearest portion of the building or structure used as a part
of the premises where an adult business is conducted to the nearest
lot line of the premises of a church, public or private pre-elementary,
elementary or secondary school, public library, child-care facility
or nursery school; or to the nearest boundary of an affected public
park.
E.
The distance between any two businesses shall be measured in
a straight line, without regard to intervening structures or objects,
from the closest exterior wall of the structure in which each business
is located.
F.
An adult business lawfully operating as a conforming use can
be rendered a nonconforming use by changes in it's surrounding
location such as a church, public or private pre-elementary, elementary
or secondary school, public library, child-care facility, nursery
school or public park within 1,000 feet of the adult business, subsequent
to the grant or renewal of the adult business permit. This provision
applies only to the renewal of a valid permit and does not apply when
an application for a permit is submitted after a permit has expired
or has been revoked.
G.
No adult business shall be located within 1,000 feet of a lot
containing a dwelling as of the effective date of this chapter. Measurement
shall be made in a straight line, without regard to intervening structures
or objects, from the nearest portion of the building or structure
used as a part of the premises where an adult business is conducted
to said property line shared with the dwelling lot.
4.
Reference Chapter
13, Part
4, Sexually Oriented Businesses, Canton Township Code of Ordinances.
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Follow all zoning and building permit and structure regulations.
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1.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations.
2.
Must follow all regulations of Article VII, Ingress and Egress.
3.
The business shall include a permanent building on site for
offices, display and/or repair. A trailer shall not meet this requirement.
4.
Must follow all regulations of Article VIII, Parking and Loading,
Article IX, Landscaping, and Article XVI, Lighting.
5.
All automobile parts and accessories, dismantled vehicles and
similar materials shall be stored within a completely enclosed building.
6.
All hazardous fluids and substances must follow and meet all
regulations of the DEP.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 6/9/2022]
1.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations.
2.
Must follow all regulations of Article VII, Ingress and Egress,
Article VIII, Parking and Loading, Article IX, Landscaping and Article
XVI, Lighting.
3.
The location of entrances and exits shall be clearly marked
with on-lot circulation delineated by on-premises directional signs
or pavement markings.
4.
Major repair work, including paint-spraying, body or fender
work, shall not be permitted.
5.
No lubrication, or other work shall be performed outdoors.
6.
All debris, used tires and other garbage shall be stored in
an enclosed container, emptied periodically, or in such a manner that
it is not visible from adjacent properties or roadways.
7.
If accessory uses such as van or truck rental are present, parking
for these accessory uses shall be provided in addition to that normally
required by the parking regulations herein.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 6/9/2022]
1.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations.
2.
Must follow all regulations of Article VII, Ingress and Egress,
Article VIII, Parking and Loading, Article IX, Landscaping and Article
XVI, Lighting.
3.
Dumpsters and service areas shall not utilize off-street parking
associated with the use. No dumpsters and/or service areas shall be
located between the front line of the lot and the front facade of
the principal structure in which it is located.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 6/9/2022]
1.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations of the
district.
2.
Must follow all regulations of Article VII, ingress and Egress,
Article VIII, Parking and Loading, Article IX, Landscaping and Article
XVI, Lighting.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 6/9/2022]
1.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations of the
district.
2.
Must follow all regulations of Article VII, Ingress and Egress,
Article VIII, Parking and Loading, Article IX, Landscaping and Article
XVI, Lighting.
3.
All lot use requirements, engineering and design requirements,
recording requirements and the procedural requirements will be considered
part of the conditional use procedure.
4.
Direction to grant modifications. The Zoning Hearing Board shall
consider whether proposed modifications contained in the application
to any of the applicable requirements of this chapter will make for
a more efficient, attractive and harmonious planned development. If
such modifications, in the judgement of the Zoning Hearing Board,
constitute a more beneficial use of the site than provided for under
the provisions of this chapter, they may grant the modifications via
a zoning hearing.
5.
Any modifications to an existing business campus located in a floodplain area must follow the regulations in Chapter
8, Floodplains.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 6/9/2022]
1.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations.
2.
The facility area and lot boundaries shall be landscaped as
required by the provisions of Article IX, Landscaping, of this chapter.
3.
Must follow all regulations of Article VII, Ingress and Egress,
Article VIII, Parking and Loading, and Article XVI, Lighting.
4.
Alcoholic beverages without a State Liquor Control Board license
shall be prohibited from premises.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 6/9/2022]
1.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations.
2.
Must follow all regulations of Article VII, Ingress and Egress,
Article VIII, Parking and Loading, Article IX, Landscaping, and Article
XVI, Lighting.
3.
The facility shall be set back from all lot lines at least 110%
its maximum height, including top-mounted accessories.
4.
No sign or other structure shall be hung from the facility except
as required by the FCC.
5.
The developer shall provide a stamped design plan by a registered
professional engineer.
6.
Maximum permissible heights shall be subject to the Zoning Officer's
review.
7.
Only equipment necessary for the operation and maintenance of
the facility shall be permitted on the site.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 6/9/2022]
1.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations.
2.
Must follow all regulations of Article VII, Ingress and Egress,
Article VIII, Parking and Loading, Article IX, Landscaping, and Article
XVI, Lighting.
3.
All activities must comply with Noise Ordinance (Ord. No. 4-2007,
4/12/2007).
4.
The establishment shall adhere to all regulations set forth
by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board.
5.
The establishment shall not be located within 300 feet, measured
property line to property line, from a school, child or adult day-care
center, recreational facility, place of worship, hospital, public
building or other structures similar uses where children regularly
gather.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 6/9/2022]
1.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations.
2.
Must follow all regulations of Article VII, Ingress and Egress,
Article VIII, Parking and Loading, Article IX, Landscaping, and Article
XVI, Lighting.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 6/9/2022]
1.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations.
2.
Must follow Article VII, Ingress and Egress, Article VIII, Parking
and Loading, Article IX, Landscaping and Article XVI, Lighting.
3.
Dumpsters and service areas shall not utilize off-street parking
associated with the use. No dumpsters and/or service areas shall be
located between the front lot line of the lot and the front facade
of the principal structure in which it is located.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 6/9/2022]
1.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations.
2.
Must follow all regulations of Article VII, Ingress and Egress,
Article IX, Landscaping, and Article XVI, Lighting.
3.
If such facility includes eating and drinking facilities to
serve both overnight guests and the general public, then it must provide
off-street parking for such facilities in accordance with Article
VIII, Parking and Loading, of this chapter.
4.
Sleeping units shall contain a bedroom and bathroom.
5.
The facility shall have access from a public street of sufficient
size and capacity to accommodate the projected traffic. If any road
improvements or traffic signals are required to an existing public
road as a result of the proposed hotel, the hotel owner or developer
shall bear the cost of any such improvements.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 6/9/2022]
1.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations.
2.
Must follow all regulations of Article VII, Ingress and Egress,
Article VIII, Parking and Loading, Article IX, Landscaping, and Article
XVI, Lighting.
3.
If the establishment serves alcohol it must comply with the
Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board regulations.
4.
The establishment shall not remain open and/or transact business
between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m., prevailing time, of
each day.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 6/9/2022]
1.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations.
2.
Must follow all regulations of Article VII, Ingress and Egress,
Article VIII, Parking and Loading, Article IX, Landscaping, and Article
XVI, Lighting.
3.
Facilities and equipment to support overnight boarding shall
not be permitted.
4.
Access for emergency response shall be clearly distinguished
and provided so that no parking or circulation of visitor or employee
traffic blocks such access.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 6/9/2022]
1.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations.
2.
Must follow all regulations of Article VII, Ingress and Egress,
Article VIII, Parking and Loading, Article IX, Landscaping, and Article
XVI, Lighting.
3.
Dumpster and service areas shall be screened from the public
right-of-way and not conflict with off-street parking associated with
the use. No dumpsters and/or service areas shall be located between
the front line of the lot and the front facade of the principal structure
in which it is located.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 6/9/2022]
1.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations.
2.
Must follow all regulations of Article VII, Ingress and Egress,
Article VIII, Parking and Loading, Article IX, Landscaping, and Article
XVI, Lighting.
3.
Dumpster and service areas shall be screened from the public
right-of-way and not utilize off-street parking associated with the
use. No dumpsters and/or service areas shall be located between the
front line of the lot and the front facade of the principal structure
in which it is located.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 6/9/2022]
1.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations.
2.
Must follow all regulations of Article VII, Ingress and Egress,
Article VIII, Parking and Loading, Article IX, Landscaping, and Article
XVI, Lighting.
3.
A traffic study shall be required to be submitted where the
proposed development, according to the Pennsylvania Department of
Transportation regulations. Will generate 100 trips in addition to
the adjacent roadways' peak-hour volumes.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 6/9/2022]
1.
Must follow all zoning and building permit regulations.
2.
Must follow all regulations of Article VII, Ingress and Egress,
Article VIII, Parking and Loading, Article IX, Landseaping, and Article
XVI, Lighting.
3.
The building and method of operation shall conform to any applicable
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Environmental Protection Agency, and
OSHA standards for indoor ventilation, emission into the atmosphere,
and lead management.
4.
The design and construction of the shooting range shall be certified
by a registered architect or engineer.
A.
The certified plans shall include the specification and construction
of the bullet trap(s), ceilings, exterior and interior walls and floors.
B.
The certified plans shall state what type and caliber of ammunition
the shooting range is designed to totally confine.
C.
A security plan for the building shall be submitted which secures
the shooting range against unauthorized entrants.
5.
For shooting ranges that are other than used for recreational
purpose, firearms shall be stored in an acceptable gun safe or another
secure locking device.
6.
In multitenant buildings, the shooting range shall be soundproofed
to prevent the sound from being heard by persons in adjoining units.
7.
The applicant shall have the burden to demonstrate that the
shooting range is designed to promote the safety of all persons on
the premises or on abutting property when the shooting range is being
used. The applicant may meet its burden by showing compliance with
applicable National Rifle Association, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
or other generally recognized guidelines for shooting range design
and safety or by submitting evidence from persons with experience
and expertise in shooting range design and safety.
[Ord. No. 4-2022, 6/9/2022]
1.
Must follow all zoning and building regulations.
2.
Must follow all regulations of Article VII, Ingress and Egress,
Article VIII, Parking and Loading, Article IX, Landscaping, and Article
XVI, Lighting.
3.
The building, grounds and method of operation shall conform
to any applicable federal, state and local standards for operation
of an outdoor range including requirements for safety, noise abatement,
lead and other waste management.
4.
The design and construction of the range shall be certified
by an architect or engineer.
A.
The certified plans shall include the specifications and construction
of the bullet trap(s) archery areas, backstops, storage buildings
and other amenities.
B.
If applicable, the certified plans shall state what type and
caliber of ammunition the shooting range is designed to totally confine.
C.
A security plan for the site, any buildings and/or storage areas
shall be submitted which secures the range against unauthorized entrants.
5.
On-site supervision shall be supplied at all times by an adult
who is an experienced range operator. The range operator shall be
responsible for the conduct of patrons, safety, and order at his or
her place of business.
6.
All outdoor shooting ranges shall comply with all state regulations.
7.
The applicant shall have the burden to demonstrate that the
range is designed to promote the safety of all persons on the premises
or on abutting property when the range is being used. The applicant
may meet its burden by showing compliance with applicable National
Rifle Association or other generally recognized guidelines for range
design and safety or by submitting evidence from persons with experience
and expertise in range design and safety.
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All pools, tennis courts, or other comparable facilities shall
be considered structures for the purpose of this chapter.
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The sale of any goods, concessions, food or drink shall not
be permitted unless a license for an eating-and-drinking establishment
has been obtained pursuant to other applicable ordinances and regulations.
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The storage and display of materials may not be located within
required setbacks and must follow all zoning regulations per that
zoning district in which it is located.
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1.
A distance equal to twice the height of the wind energy conversion
system shall be in placed from a residential structure.
2.
The wind energy conversion system shall be the height of the
system plus 50 feet away from the road.