[Amended 8-14-2007 by Ord. No. 163; 5-11-2010 by Ord. No. 171]
A. More than one principal dwelling, permitted by right,
by special exception, or by conditional use, may be erected on a single
lot within the Residential Medium and Neighborhood Commercial Zoning
Districts.
B. No more than one principal dwelling is permitted to
be erected on a single lot within the Agricultural, Agricultural 2,
Forest Recreational and Residential Low Zoning Districts.
The height limitations contained in the district
regulations do not apply to spires, belfries, cupolas, water tanks,
silos, ventilators, chimneys or other appurtenances usually required
to be placed above the roof level and not intended for human occupancy.
The projection of any overhanging eaves, gutters
or cornices which utilize the building for support, but not being
enclosed or part of the living area of the building, may extend into
the required yard not more than 15 feet, provided that no projection
shall extend closer than five feet to any lot line. Facilities installed
to provide access to the handicapped may extend into any front yard.
[Amended 4-9-2013 by Ord. No. 190-2013]
Clear sight triangles shall be provided at all driveway entrances and street intersections and shall be shown on all plans in accordance with the requirements of the Brecknock Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, Article
VIII. All clear sight triangles shall be kept clear and maintained
free of obstructions to vision, and no person shall place, plant,
deposit or permit the placement, planting or deposit of any material,
bush, fence, tree, shrub or other obstruction of a height greater
than 30 inches or tree limbs lower than eight feet within such clear
sight triangles.
In those areas of the Township where the natural
slope of the land exceeds 20%, no structure will be erected which
will unduly disturb existing grade and natural soil conditions. A
statement must be prepared by a registered architect, engineer or
landscape architect in regard to the building method used in overcoming
foundation problems, the maintenance of the natural watershed and
the means for prevention of soil erosion. The erection of any such
structure may be approved by the Zoning Hearing Board as a special
exception prior to the issuance of any permit for construction.
Any occupation, trade or process, except agricultural
uses, which may be in any way dangerous, noxious or injurious to the
health or be offensive to the inhabitants of the neighborhood shall
be prohibited; provided, however, that agricultural uses which create
a nuisance as a result of negligent or improper agricultural operations
shall be prohibited.
Whenever under this chapter a use is neither
specifically permitted nor denied and an application is made by an
applicant to the Zoning Officer for such use, the Zoning Officer shall
refer the application to the Zoning Hearing Board to hear and decide
such request as a special exception. The Zoning Hearing Board shall
have the authority to permit the use or deny the use in accordance
with the standards governing special exception applications. The use
may be permitted if it is similar to and compatible with the permitted
uses in the district in which the subject property is located, is
not permitted in any other district under the terms of this chapter
and in no way is in conflict with the general purposes and intent
of this chapter. The burden of proof shall be upon the applicant to
demonstrate that the proposed use meets the foregoing criteria and
would not be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare
of the neighborhood.