Whenever a provision of this ordinance or the code conflicts with a provision of another Township ordinance or law, the most restrictive of the two provisions shall prevail. Building height, setback and use regulations of the Township Zoning Ordinance[1] shall prevail over provisions pertaining to similar topics in this ordinance or the code. The standards contained in amended Township Ordinance No. 36 for street, sidewalk and curb construction[2] shall prevail over any standards in the code for construction of the same. Provisions of this ordinance shall prevail in any conflict with provisions of the code incorporated herein.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 190, Zoning.
[2]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 160, Street and Sidewalk Construction.
The frost line in Palmer Township shall always be taken to be three feet below finished grade line.
Whenever possible, buildings accessible to public sewers, water and utilities shall be connected to the same as provided by amended Ordinance No. 107.[1] Unused private sewage systems and tanks shall be filled or secured. Depths given by the Township for lateral connections cannot be guaranteed as more than approximate.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 147, Sewer Use, Art. II, Regulations.
It is the intent of this ordinance that all roads in Palmer Township shall be curbed. The Board of Supervisors may implement this provision from time to time and place to place by ordinance and charge expenses to abutting property owners. In addition, all new Township roads shall be curbed and all lots upon which new buildings of 1,000 square feet or more are constructed shall be fully curbed on all sides. Curbing shall be constructed according to the specifications of Township Ordinance No. 36 as amended.[1] The Township Engineer shall supply grades for curbing when curbing is going to be installed.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 160, Street and Sidewalk Construction.
Sidewalks shall be provided when a new building of 1,000 square feet or more is built upon a lot fronting a public road as designated on the Township Zoning Map or when the street is already equipped with a sidewalk or when the same is necessary to assure safety or when the same is required by the Township Supervisors by ordinance. Sidewalks shall be constructed according to the specifications of Township Ordinance No. 36 as amended.[1] The Township Engineer shall supply grades for sidewalks when sidewalks are going to be installed.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 160, Street and Sidewalk Construction.
Dedicated public streets shall adjoin lots containing buildings of 1,000 square feet or more unless special permission is given by the Board of Supervisors for a private road. If the lot upon which a building of 1,000 square feet or more adjoins an unaccepted or unopened street, an appropriate bond or unaccepted street agreement authorizing opening of the street and providing for payment of the costs of the same and utilities by the lot owner shall be filed. Specifications for street and driveway construction shall be as set by Township Ordinance No. 36 as amended.[1] A permit shall be required to construct or reconstruct any driveway.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 160, Street and Sidewalk Construction.
The Zoning Officer shall have authority to enforce the provisions of this code in addition to the code enforcement personnel appointed by virtue of this ordinance.
The grade and elevation for the foundation and surrounding grounds of all buildings shall be supplied or approved by the Township. Grounds, utility splice boxes and the top of the foundation shall not be below street level without special permission, and lots built up or filled shall have easements at least 20 feet wide with pipes and catch basins if natural watercourses are encroached. Wood and wood scraps shall not be buried underground as fill, and grading shall not cause water puddles.
No building or other permit shall be issued for any structure requiring labor and industry or other similar approval until such approval has been given.
The Occupational Health and Safety Act and other safety requirements shall be fully complied with during construction of structures. Buildings under construction shall be locked, when unattended, as soon as feasible. Lumber and building materials shall be stacked in a safe manner and location. Cellar excavations shall be fenced when unattended if required by the Building Inspector and shall be kept free of water. Temporary services shall be raintight and sealed or locked so that there is no access to electrically charged conductors, plug fuses, lugs, bus bars or knife switches. Ladders shall be taken down when unattended. Portable space heaters shall not be left unattended or used unless there is adequate ventilation to the outside. Power tools shall not be left unattended in operable condition.
Unless special permission is given, construction which is noise producing shall not commence until 7:00 a.m. and shall be discontinued by 11:00 p.m.
Unless authorized, no person shall remove, deface or alter any official township placard, sign, poster, zoning hearing notice or sticker.
Section 190-154 of the Zoning Ordinance which pertains to floodplains is expressly incorporated herein by reference. No construction, substantial improvement, reconstruction or alterations shall be made hereunder until the requirements of these sections of the Zoning Ordinance have also been complied with.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 190, Zoning.
The provisions of this ordinance and the code are severable. If any provision of this ordinance or the code is for any reason invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the remaining provisions of this ordinance or the code. It is hereby declared to be the intent of the Board of Supervisors that this ordinance or the code would have been enacted without such invalid provision.