Nonresidential development shall be designed in a manner that maximizes benefits and minimizes conflicts in relation with public safety; specific supplementary requirements are as follows.
(A) Proposed developments with drive-in facilities shall meet the following standards.
(1) No more than two driveways shall be provided to any one property from a public right-of-way.
(2) Driveways shall be no closer than 30 feet from any adjacent property line.
(3) The maximum width of driveways shall be no wider than 50 feet.
(4) The intersection of any private drive and a public right-of-way shall provide for proper sight distance visibility.
(5) A state highway occupancy permit shall be required from the State Department of Transportation for any driveway access to a state highway, and a township highway occupancy permit shall be required from the Township Board of Supervisors for any driveway access to a township road prior to plan approval.
(6) Gasoline or other fuel pumps shall be no closer than 25 feet to any public right-of-way.
(B) All proposed structures and buildings shall be no closer than 50 feet to any right-of-way line.
(C) Proposals for industrial and/or commerce parks and shopping centers shall meet the following requirements.
(1) A 50-foot buffer shall be provided around the proposed park.
(2) Any internal illumination shall be of the sharp cutoff variety avoiding glare above and onto adjacent properties.
(3) An internal street or traffic circulation system shall be provided.
(4) All plans for individual structures or buildings shall be subject to review under the requirements of this chapter.
(D) Proposals for industrial facilities shall meet the following requirements.
(1) All outdoor storage areas shall be buffered by landscaping or an opaque fence.
(2) Manufacturing buildings may not cover more than 25% of the lot.
(3) Dumpsters shall be placed within an enclosure or hidden within some other means satisfactory to the township.
(Ord. 2-2011, passed 10-6-2011)