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1. Minimum Lot Area. The minimum number of acres on which a new intensive agricultural operation which contains either livestock, dairy, or poultry facilities may be established as follows:
A. Intensive agricultural facility (other than poultry) - 25 acres or the number of acres required by an approved nutrient management plan, whichever is greater. All parcels of land which comprise the facility and are used in its nutrient management plan for liquid waste disposal need not be contiguous.
B. Intensive poultry facility - 20 acres or the number of acres required by an approved nutrient management plan, whichever is greater. All parcels of land which comprise the facility and are used in its nutrient management plan need not be contiguous. The operator shall provide evidence acceptable to the zoning officer of his legal right of access or proof of ownership of any such noncontiguous parcels associated with the facility or nutrient management plan.
C. Existing livestock, dairy, or poultry facilities in existence and in operation on the effective date of this chapter as determined by the zoning officer that do not meet the minimum acreage requirement, shall be considered nonconforming uses and may be continued or expanded as provided in Chapter 27, Part 9.
2. Setbacks.
A. Minimum setbacks for new intensive agricultural facilities shall be set back from property lines, structures and other designated areas as follows:
(1) From public roadways when the operator owns both sides of the roadway - 200 feet.
(2) From all other property lines - 100 feet. Any existing intensive agricultural facility in operation on the effective date of this chapter, as determined by the Zoning Officer, that do not meet the setback requirements of this article shall be considered nonconforming uses and nonconforming structures so long as the existing use of the facility or structures is not interrupted for more than two years.
3. Development.
A. The operator of an intensive agricultural facility constructed, expanded, or completed after the effective date of this chapter shall file a land development plan showing the entire parcel or parcels on which the facility is located and also showing the location of the facility within such parcel or parcels in accordance with the Dover Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance Chapter 22.
4. Nutrient Management Plan.
A. Intensive agricultural operations prepare a Nutrient Management Plan in accordance with the regulations set forth in Act 38, PA Nutrient Management Act, as amended.
5. Odor Management Plan.
A. Intensive agricultural operations prepare a Nutrient Management Plan in accordance with the regulations set forth in Act 38, PA Nutrient Management Act, as amended and approved by the State Conservation Commission.
B. Odor management plans must be fully implemented prior to using any new animal housing facility or manure storage facility.
(Ord. 2024-01, 5/13/2024)
1. Minimum lot area shall be two acres.
2. Junk shall be setback in accordance with the following yard setback requirements or the setback requirements of the underlying zone whichever is greater:
A. Front yard: 60 feet.
B. Side yard: 40 feet.
C. Rear yard: 40 feet.
3. Every junkyard shall be completely enclosed by fencing. The fencing shall be a minimum of six feet and a maximum of eight feet in height. Fencing shall be of wood or wire construction with maximum lineal openings of three inches.
4. No material may be stored or stacked so that it is visible from adjoining properties roads.
5. The junkyard facility shall meet all requirements as set forth in Chapter 10, Parts 2 and 3.
6. All additional Federal and State laws shall be satisfied.
(Ord. 2024-01, 5/13/2024)
1. Minimum lot area: two acres.
2. All animal boarding buildings that are not wholly enclosed and outdoor animal pens, stalls, or runways shall be located within the rear yard area and shall be a minimum of 100 feet from all property lines.
3. All animals must be housed within a common structure except while exercising.
4. All pasture and outdoor recreational areas shall be enclosed to prevent the escape of animals; all such enclosures shall be set back least ten feet from all property lines.
5. Satisfactory evidence must be presented to indicate that adequate disposal of animal waste will be provided in a manner that will not create a public health hazard or nuisance.
6. Provided no veterinary facilities are located on the property, the Township Sewage Enforcement Officer may and shall certify the adequacy of an on-lot wastewater system to handle the additional volume generated by the kennel in those areas dependent on on-lot wastewater systems. Otherwise a permit shall be obtained from DEP's Bureau of Water Quality Management as required by the Clean Streams Law, 35 P.S. §659.101 et seq.
(Ord. 2024-01, 5/13/2024)
1. Public sewer and water facilities approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection must be used.
2. All activities shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building.
3. Any exhaust ventilation equipment shall be directed away from adjoining residentially-zoned property.
4. Self-service laundromats shall require one off-street parking space for each two washing machines; other laundry-related uses shall provide one off-street parking space for each 400 square feet of gross floor area.
5. Dry cleaning establishments must comply with all applicable environmental regulations.
(Ord. 2024-01, 5/13/2024)
1. Access shall be via an arterial or collector road as identified in the Dover Township Comprehensive Plan.
2. Buffer yards and screening shall be provided as necessary to adequately protect neighboring properties. A buffer yard at least 50 feet wide must be provided on the site in all instances where the site adjoins a residential use or district. The buffer yard shall be naturally landscaped, have no impervious cover and shall not be used for building, parking, loading or storage purposes. Screening shall be provided for the length of the buffer yard in accordance with § 22-721 of the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance [Chapter 22].
(Ord. 2024-01, 5/13/2024)
1. This use must demonstrate proper disposal of all waste.
2. Parking shall be provided at the rate of one space per employee, plus one space for each patient service area.
3. Hours of operation shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., prevailing local time.
(Ord. 2024-01, 5/13/2024)
1. The dispensary/grower/processor shall meet the same land use requirements as other commercial facilities that are located in the underlying District.
2. A growing/processing facility shall meet the requirements of Greenhouses and Nurseries under this Part.
3. A growing/processing facility shall be permitted within any active agricultural use and must have been in agricultural use for a period of at least two years prior to the filing of an application, or an existing and approved greenhouse/nursery in operation regardless of zoning district.
(Ord. 2024-01, 5/13/2024)
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