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§ 27-635.   Half-Way House.
   1.   A half-way house must be licensed where required by an appropriate government agency(ies), and shall be in compliance with all applicable rules and regulations of the licensing body(ies). A copy of any required license must be delivered to the Township prior to beginning the use.
   2.   A half-way house shall be directly affiliated with a parent institution or organization that shall provide full-time supervision and administration to the residents of the house.
   3.   A common cooking and eating area must be provided; no cooking or dining facilities shall be provided in individual rooms or suites.
   4.   The residents of the half-way house shall reside on-premises benefit from the services provided.
   5.   Necessary permits for water supply and sanitary waste disposal must be obtained.
   6.   A minimum of one off-street parking space shall be provided for each three residents of the half-way house plus one for each employee.
   7.   A minimum of 250 square feet of habitable floor space per occupant (excluding employees).
   8.   A maximum of ten occupants (excluding employees).
   9.   Each special exception application shall be accompanied statement describing the following:
      A.   The character of the half-way house.
      B.   The policies and goals of the half-way house, and the means proposed to accomplish those goals.
      C.   The characteristics of the residents and number of residents to be served.
      D.   The operating methods and procedures to be used.
      E.   Any other facts relevant to the proposed operation of the half-way house.
   10.   Any special exception granted for a half-way house shall be bound to the type and number of offenders listed on the application. Any change in the type or number of offenders being housed shall require a new special exception.
   11.   If a facility will house persons presenting a potential physical threat to the safety of nonresidents, the facility operator shall provide evidence that sufficient staffing and other security measures will be provided.
(Ord. 2024-01, 5/13/2024)
§ 27-636.   Home Occupations.
   Subject to the requirements below, the following home occupations may be authorized in a dwelling unit or accessory structure by special exception in all zones: Physician, dentist, clergyman, lawyer, engineer, accountant, architect, teacher, artist, crafts person (excluding furniture, cabinetry, etc.) licensed insurance or real estate agent, seamstress, barber, beautician, baker, pet grooming, taxidermy and similar service occupations and professions. Firearm sales are allowed in all zones except residential.
      1.   The owner/resident shall be the operator and no more than one nonresident employee shall be permitted, nor may more than three pupils receive instruction at one time.
      2.   The character or external appearance of the dwelling unit accessory structure must remain that of a dwelling/accessory structure. No display or products may be shown so as to be visible from outside the dwelling/accessory structure. A name plate not larger than two square feet in area is permitted. It must be illuminated only by indirect lighting.
      3.   Not more than 30% of the habitable floor area of the dwelling unit, up to a maximum of 350 square feet, may be devoted to the home occupation. If located in an accessory structure, the total area devoted to the home occupation shall not exceed an area equal to 30% of the habitable floor area (up to a maximum of 350 square feet) of the dwelling unit.
      4.   Besides the required parking for the dwelling unit, additional off-street parking is required as follows:
         A.   One space for the operation of the home occupation and one space for each nonresident employee.
         B.   Three additional spaces per 100 square feet of habitable floor area used for medical, dentistry or veterinary professions.
         C.   Garages shall not be considered parking area for home occupations. Each space provided shall not have direct access to the street to avoid vehicles backing into the flow of traffic.
      5.   For home occupations utilizing on-lot wastewater systems and generating additional wastewater than the residential use, the Township Sewage Enforcement Officer (SEO) shall certify that the onlot system will function with the additional volume and content of the wastewater generated by the home occupation.
      6.   The business activity may not use any equipment or process which creates noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odors or electrical or electronic interference, including interference with radio or television reception, which is detectable in the neighborhood.
      7.   The business activity may not generate any solid waste or sewage discharge, in volume or type, which is not normally associated with residential use in the neighborhood.
      8.   The business may not involve any illegal activity.
(Ord. 2024-01, 5/13/2024)
§ 27-637.   Hospital.
   1.   Minimum lot area: five acres.
   2.   Public sewer and water facilities shall be used.
   3.   Access shall be via an arterial or collector road as identified in the Dover Township Comprehensive Plan.
   4.   All buildings and structures shall be set back a minimum 50 feet from all property lines.
   5.   Where possible, emergency entrances shall be located on a building wall facing away from adjoining residentially-zoned properties.
(Ord. 2024-01, 5/13/2024)
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