ADOPTING ORDINANCE

ORDINANCE NO. 2005-08

AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE TOWNSHIP OF DOVER, YORK COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA; CONSOLIDATING, REVISING, AMENDING AND REPEALING CERTAIN ORDINANCES; ENACTING CERTAIN NEW PROVISIONS; PROVIDING A PROCEDURE FOR AMENDING THE CODE AND FOR THE CITATION OF THE CODE AND THE EFFECTIVE DATE THEREOF; ESTABLISHING RESPONSIBILITY FOR MAINTENANCE OF THE CODE; SAVING CERTAIN PROVISIONS FROM REPEAL; AND PRESCRIBING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION.

The Township of Dover hereby ordains:

Section 1. Adoption. The "Code of Ordinances, Township of Dover," as prepared and published for the said Township of Dover, is hereby adopted as a consolidation, codification and revision of the ordinances of the Township of Dover. Chapters 1 through 27 thereof contain the text of the body of all general administrative and regulatory ordinances of the Township of Dover organized as follows:

   CONTENTS

Chapter 1         Administration and Government

Chapter 2         [Reserved]

Chapter 3         [Reserved]

Chapter 4         Buildings

Chapter 5         Code Enforcement

Chapter 6         Conduct

Chapter 7         Fire Prevention and Fire Protection

Chapter 8         [Reserved]

Chapter 9         [Reserved]

Chapter 10         Health and Safety

Chapter 11         Housing

Chapter 12         [Reserved]

Chapter 13         Licenses, Permits and General Business Regulations

Chapter 14         Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks

Chapter 15         Motor Vehicles and Traffic

Chapter 16         Parks and Recreation

Chapter 17         [Reserved]

Chapter 18         [Reserved]

Chapter 19         Stormwater Management

Chapter 20         Solid Waste

Chapter 21         Streets and Sidewalks

Chapter 22         Subdivision and Land Development

Chapter 23         [Reserved]

Chapter 24         Taxation; Special

Chapter 25         [Reserved]

Chapter 26         Water, Sewer and Sewage Disposal

Chapter 27         Zoning

Appendix

A         Bond Issues and Loans

B         Franchises and Services

C         Governmental and Intergovernmental Affairs

D         Plan Approval

E         Public Property

F         Sewers

G         Streets and Sidewalks

H         Water

I         Zoning; Table of Reclassification

J         Motor Vehicles and Traffic Provision

J1         Maximum Speed Limits Established Certain Streets

J2         No Passing Zones Established

J3         Stop Intersections Established

J4         Yield Intersections Established

J5         Vehicle Weight Limits Established on Certain Streets and Bridges

J6         Parking Prohibited at All Times in Certain Locations

J7         Parking Prohibited in Certain Locations, Certain Days and Hours

J8         Snow Emergency Routes

Table to the Disposition of All Ordinances

Table to the Disposition of Significant Resolutions

Index

The Appendix of the volume lists, by subject matter, in chronological order, the titles (or an abstract of title) of enactments of special nature or of historical interest, for the complete text of which the official records of the Township of Dover shall be authorita tive.

Section 2. Citation and Effective Date. The codification referred to in Section 1 of this ordinance shall be known and cited officially as the "Township of Dover Code of Ordinances," and all future ordinances shall make reference thereto. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon publication of notice of final enactment as required by law.

Section 3. Saving Clause. The provisions of the Township of Dover Code of Ordinances, so far as they are the same as those ordinances and regulations in force immediately prior to the adoption of said Code, are intended as a continuation of such ordinances and regulations and not as a new enactment. The provisions of the Township of Dover Code of Ordinances shall not affect any suit or prosecution pending or to be instituted to enforce any of the prior ordinances or regulations.

Section 4. Consolidation and Revision. As a necessary part of codification, the following provisions are hereby consolidated and revised as indicated:

A.   Consolidations.

 

Section	Subject	Ordinance No., Section
15, Entire Chapter	Motor Vehicles and Traffic	91-1, §§ 8.41-8.49, §§ 10.1-10.48, 93-2, Res. 93-15, 94-6, 95-12, 97-1, 98-1, 99-2, 99-4, 2000-1, 2000-4, 2001-3, 2004-01, 2004-04, 2004-15

 

B.   Revisions.

 

Section	Subject	Ordinance No., Section
[Reserved]

 

Section 5. New Enactments, Amendments and Repeals. As a necessary part of codification, the following ordinances are hereby enacted, amended and repealed as summarized by short title:

A.   New Enactments.

 

Section	Subject
§§ 10-311 – 10-317	Motor Vehicle Nuisances
15, Entire Chapter	Motor Vehicles and Traffic
§§ 26-181 – 26-186	Grinder Pumps

 

B.   Amendments.

Section	Subject	Ordinance No., Section
§ 1-102	Appointment and Removal	91-1, § 2.22
§ 1-106	Powers and Duties	91-1, § 2.26
§ 1-108	Disability or Absence of the Manager	91-1, § 2.28
§ 4-102	Applicability	91-1, § 3.2
§ 4-112	Issuance of Building Permit	91-1, § 3.12
§ 4-113	Application Procedures	91-1, § 3.13
§ 4-114	Review by County Conservation Officer	91-1, § 3.14
§ 4-115	Review of Application by Others	91-1, § 3.15
§ 4-116	Changes	91-1, § 3.16
§ 4-117	Placard	91-1, § 3.17
§ 4-119	Inspection and Revocation	91-1, § 3.19
§ 4-120	Fees	91-1, § 3.20
§ 4-121	Enforcement	91-1, § 3.21
§ 4-133	Changes in Identification of Flood-Prone Areas	91-1, § 3.33
§ 4-141	General	91-1, § 3.41
§ 4-142	Elevation and Floodproofing Requirements	91-1, § 3.42
§ 4-143	Design and Construction Standards	91-1, § 3.43
§ 4-145	Development Which May Endanger Human Life	91-1, § 3.45
§ 4-146	Activities Requiring Special Permits	91-1, § 3.46
§ 4-151	Variances	91-1, § 3.51
§ 4-161	Existing Structures Within Flood-Prone Areas	91-1, § 3.56
§ 4-181	Fee	91-1, § 3.71
§ 5-101	Implementation of Uniform Construction Code	2004-11
§ 6-105	Penalties	92-2, § 5
§ 7-101	No Interference	91-1, § 5.31
§ 7-102	Engaging in Fire Prevention	91-1, § 5.32
§ 7-103	Violations	91-1, § 5.33
§ 10-105	Permit Fee	91-1, § 5.45
§ 10-106	Enforcement	91-1, § 5.46
§ 10-211	License Required; Fees	91-1, § 7.11
§ 10-224	Fencing and Screening Maintenance	91-1, § 7.25
§ 10-231	Penalties	91-1, § 7.41
§ 10-305	Authority of Police	91-1, § 7.65
§ 10-307	Penalty	91-1, § 7.67
§ 10-401	Restrictions and Regulations	91-1, § 9.1
§ 10-402	Removal, Trimming and Cutting of Grass, Weeds or Other Vegetation	91-1, § 9.2
§ 10-403	Notice of Violation	91-1, § 9.3
§ 10-404	Penalty and/or Fine for Violation	91-1, § 9.4
§ 10-502	Definitions	92-3, § 2
§ 10-503	Establishment of Drug-Free School Zones	92-3, § 3
§ 10-505	Penalties	92-3, § 5
§ 11-101	Persons Having Duty to Notify Township	91-1, § 16.61
§ 11-102	Fee	91-1, § 16.62
§ 13-101	Definitions	91-1, § 15.1
§ 13-112	License Application	91-1, § 15.12
§ 13-113	License Fee	91-1, § 15.13
§ 13-116	Hours	91-1, § 15.16
§ 13-118	Fixed Location Prohibited	91-1, § 15.18
§ 13-119	Records of Licenses	91-1, § 15.19
§ 13-121	Crying Wares, Using Noisemakers Prohibited	91-1, § 15.21
§ 13-122	Penalty	91-1
§ 14-101	Adoption	97-10, § 1
§ 16-106	Authority to Close Areas	2003-07, § 6
§ 16-108	Animal Defecation	2003-07
§ 16-109	Penalties	2003-07, § 8
§ 19-201	Definitions	2004-05, § 201
§ 19-805	Penalties	2004-05, § 805
§ 20-109	Collection Schedules	2001-2, § 9
§ 20-113	Billing and Payment Procedures	2001-2,§ 13
§ 20-119	Penalties	2001-2, § 19
§ 20-203	Establishment of Curbside Program	96-10, § 16.73
§ 20-209	Mandatory Source Separation of Leaves	96-10, § 16.79
§ 20-210	Mandatory Source Separation of Brush	96-10
§ 20-218	Penalties	96-10, § 16.87
§ 21-104	Maintenance of and Snow Removal from Sidewalks and Curbs	91-1, § 4.4
§ 21-107	Penalties	91-1, § 4.6
§ 21-205	Penalties	91-1, § 4.25
§ 21-306	Penalties	94-9, § 6
§ 24-101	Definitions	91-1, 9-9-1991
§ 24-102	Rate of Tax	91-1, § 11.32
§ 24-103	Declaration and Payment of Tax	91-1, § 11.33
§ 24-104	Collection at Source	91-1, § 11.34
§ 24-106	Compensation of Income Tax Officer	91-1, § 11.36
§ 24-109	Fines and Penalties	91-1, § 11.39
§ 24-202	Definitions	91-1, § 11.82
§ 24-309	Loss, Defacement or Destruction of License	91-1, § 11.54
§ 24-310	Penalty for Violation	91-1, § 11.55
§ 24-411	Fines and Penalties	91-1, § 11.71
§ 24-511	Fines and Penalties	91-1, § 11.21
§ 24-702	Eligible Taxes	99-1, 1/11/1999, § 2
§ 26-101	General Definitions	97-7, § 12.1; 98-5, § 12.1
§ 26-106	Connection to Water System	97-7, § 12.2; 98-5, § 12.25
§ 26-109	Reserved	97-7, § 12.5; 98-5, § 12.24
§ 26-112	Terms of Payment	97-7, § 12.8; 98-5, § 12.25
§ 26-122	Computations of Sewer Rentals or Charges	97-7, § 12.17
§ 26-129	Prohibited Wastes	97-7, § 12.24
§ 26-130	Industrial Wastes	97-7, § 12.25
§ 26-136	Building Sewers and Connections	97-7, § 12.27
§ 26-137	Rules and Regulations	97-7, § 12.28
§ 26-138	Inspections and Enforcement	97-7, § 12.29
§ 26-172	Penalties	97-7, § 12.82
§ 26-265	Enforcement Actions	2004-14,§ 5

 

C.   Repeals.

 

Ordinance/Resolution	Subject
91-1, § 3.34	Disputes
91-1, §§ 3.81, 3.82	Requirements Prior to Issuance of Building Permit
91-1, §§ 3.91 – 3.93	Fencing of Swimming Pools

 

Section 6. Adoption of Standard Codes by Reference. As a necessary part of codification, the following ordinances are hereby enacted by reference as standard codes summarized by short title:

 

Section	Short Title
[Reserved]

 

Section 7. Land Use Amendments. The Township of Dover Code of Ordinances is hereby amended as is more fully shown in the complete text of Chapter 27 thereof which is attached hereto and made part hereof by reference hereto as if fully set out at length herein, with deletions shown by strike-through and additions shown by underline, all of which is briefly summarized hereinafter.

   A. New Provisions. The following provisions are new provisions which are being added to the Code, are underlined throughout the text, and are summarized as follows:

 

Section	Subject
[Reserved]

 

   B. Revised Provisions. The following provisions of the Code are revised, the text of which indicates deletions by strike-through and additions shown by underline, and are summarized as follows:

Section	Subject	Ordinance No., Section
§ 22-202	Terms Defined	95-3, § 202; 97-9, § 202; 97-11, § 202; 2004-07, 2004-09
§ 22-307	Referral of Plans	95-3, § 307; 2004-07, 2004-09
§ 22-308	Review of Plans	95-3, § 308; 2004-07, 2004-09
§ 22-401	Sketch Plan (Option to Developer)	95-3, § 401; 2004-07, 2004-09
§ 22-503	Feasibility Report of Sewer and Water Facilities	95-3, § 503; 2004-07, 2004-09
§ 22-601	Plan Requirements	95-3, § 601; 2004-07, 2004-09
§ 22-702	General Standards	95-3, § 702; 2004-07, 2004-09
§ 22-712	Grading	95-3, § 712; 2004-07, 2004-09
§ 22-713	Sewers and Water	95-3, § 713; 2004-07, 2004-09
§ 22-902	Abrogation and Greater Restrictions	95-3, § 902; 2004-07, 2004-09
§ 22-903	Design Standards and Improvements in Designated Floodplain Areas	95-3, § 903; 2004-07, 2004-09
§ 22-904	Application Procedures and Requirements	95-3, § 904; 2004-07, 2004-09
§ 22-1003	Design Standards	95-3, § 1003; 2004-07, 2004-09
§ 22-1005	Ownership and Maintenance Program	95-3, § 1005; 2004-07, 2004-09
§ 22-1006	Stormwater Management Construction Standards	95-3, § 1006; 2004-07, 2004-09
§ 22-1203	As-Built Plan	95-3, § 1203; 2004-07, 2004-09
§ 22-1401	Administration and Enforcement	95-3, § 1401; 2004-07, 2004-09
§ 22-1404	Penalties	95-3, § 1401; 2004-07, 2004-09
§ 27-202	Terms Defined	97-8, § 202; 2003-08, § 1.A; 2004-06; 2004-08; 2004-12, § 2
§ 27-414	AH – Airport Hazard Overlay Section	97-8, § 414; 2004-06; 2004-08
§ 27-604	Adult-Oriented Facility	97-8, § 604; 2004-06; 2004-08
§ 27-1101	Permits	97-8, § 1101; 2003-08, § 5; 2004-06; 2004-08
§ 27-1102	Enforcement	97-8, § 1102; 2004-06; 2004-08
§ 27-1110	Penalties	97-8, § 1110; 2004-06; 2004-08

 

   C. Repealed Provisions. The following provisions of the Code are repealed, the text of which indicates deletions by strike-through, and are as follows:

 

Section	Subject	Ordinance No., Section
[Reserved]

 

Section 8. Procedural Changes.  The following minor procedural changes have been made to existing Township of Dover ordinances:

A.   Grammatical and spelling errors have been corrected where necessary;

B.   Minor changes have been made to correct obsolete terms and usages;

C.   The penalty provisions have been revised where necessary to comply with the Pennsylvania Township Code, Vehicle Code, Municipalities Planning Code and the Local Tax Enabling Act.

Section 9. Amending the Code of Ordinances. The procedure for amending the Code of Ordinances shall include the citation of the Chapter, Part, Section and subsection to be amended, revised, repealed or added as follows:

A.   Amendment or Revision - "Chapter ___, Part ___, Section ___, Subsection ___ is hereby amended [revised] to read as follows..."

B.   Additions - "Chapter ___, Part ___, Section ___, Subsection ___ is hereby amended by the addition of the following..."

C.   Repeal - "Chapter ___, Part ___, Section ___, Subsection ___ is hereby repealed in its entirety."

Section 10. Responsibility for Code of Ordinances. It shall be the responsibility of the Township of Dover Secretary to maintain an up-to-date certified copy of the Code of Ordinances. This copy shall be the official copy of the Township of Dover Code of Ordinances and shall be available for public inspection.

Section 11. Penalties. It shall be unlawful for anyone to change, alter or tamper with the Code of Ordinances in any manner which will intentionally misrepresent the laws of the Township of Dover. Whosoever shall violate this Section shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $600 and costs or, in default of payment thereof, shall be subject to imprisonment for a term not to exceed 30 days.

Section 12. Severability of Parts of Codification. It is hereby declared to be the intention of the Township of Dover that the Chapters, Parts, Sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses and phrases of this codification are severable. If any Section, paragraph, sentence, clause or phrase of this Code is declared unconstitutional, illegal or otherwise invalid by the judgment or decree of a court of competent jurisdiction, that invalidity shall not affect any of the remaining Chapters, Parts, Sections, paragraphs, sentences, clauses or phrases of this codification.

ENACTED AND ORDAINED this 24th day of October, 2005.

ATTEST:                           Township of Dover

Board of Supervisors

/s/ Dawn D. Slegal          /s/ Duane E. Hull

Dawn D. Slegel, Secretary               Duane E. Hull, Vice Chairman