(a) Sales of consumer fireworks with a valid State certificate from temporary structures are subject to regulation as follows:
(1) No temporary structures shall be located closer than 2,000 feet to another temporary structure selling consumer fireworks as measured in the shortest direct line between the two temporary structures.
(2) Only two temporary structures selling or storing consumer fireworks shall be permitted at any given time each of which shall be required to have prior to approval a valid State certificate.
(3) Temporary structures selling fireworks shall otherwise be fully compliant with the Zoning Ordinance, General Exceptions, Section 1299(m). Notwithstanding, up to two temporary structures shall be permitted at any given time, and temporary structures for consumer fireworks, pursuant to this section, shall be permitted only in the B-2 Community Business Zoning District.
(4) The Township will accept applications up until April 1 of each year for a permit which may be issued for up to one year, or a shorter period of time as determined by the Township. Upon receipt of an application upon a form by the Township such application and attached materials shall be submitted to the Building, Fire, Planning, and Police Departments for review and reviewed for completion. The Township Board will act to approve or deny upon a completed application at the first Township regular board meeting in May. The following factors shall be considered in reviewing and acting on an application:
A. The fireworks experience of the applicant in selling fireworks from temporary structures within the Township and in other locations.
B. Whether the applicant or persons working for the applicant previously have been convicted of any violations pertaining to fireworks, felonies, or misdemeanors involving drugs or alcohol.
C. The location proposed in relationship to the dispersal of locations within the Township.
D. The proposed location and sale with respect to the issue of traffic flow and potential hazards for vehicles and pedestrians.
E. The proposed signage in relation to its harmony with surrounding signage and uses.
F. The proposed lighting and its relationship with regard to surrounding uses.
G. The proposed hours of operation and its harmony with respect to surrounding uses.
H. The size of the proposed temporary structures and their relationship with regard to surrounding uses.
I. Proposed storage methods and sizes in relationship to surrounding uses.
(Ord. 458. Passed 8-26-19.)