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The provisions of this Chapter shall not apply to any existing or proposed building or extension thereof used by any public utility corporation, if upon petition of the corporation, the Public Utility Commission shall, after a public hearing, decide that the present or proposed situation of the building in question is reasonably necessary for the convenience or welfare of the public.
(Ord. 3/9/1993B, § 401)
1. Upon request of the Township the owner shall furnish or obtain proof at his own expense that he is in compliance with the regulations of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection for fugitive emissions, particulate matter emissions, sulfur compound emissions, standards for sources, sources of volatile organic compounds, emission of hazardous air pollutants, and ambient air quality sources. [Ord.12/10/2001]
2. Storage of waste materials on the lot shall be in conformity with DEP regulations, but in no case shall the period be greater than 30 days. All waste materials awaiting transport shall be kept in enclosed containers and be screened from view from all adjacent properties, in accordance with § 27-806. [Ord. 12/10/2001]
3. All lighting shall be so designed and located that the light sources are shielded from adjoining residences and streets and shall not be of excessive brightness nor cause a glare hazardous or noxious to pedestrians or drivers at or beyond the lot boundaries. No direct beams of light shall be directed toward adjacent properties.
4. Any operation producing heat shall be operated in such a manner as to prevent any effect from the heat beyond the property lines of the lot on which the operation is located.
5. All electromagnetic radiation shall comply with the regulations of the Federal Communication Commission (FCC).
6. No use shall endanger the ground water table elevation and water quality nor adversely affect ground water supplies of nearby properties.
7. In sinkhole-prone areas, hydrogeological data shall be submitted to the Township as specified in § 22-414 of the Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance [Chapter 22].
(Ord. 3/9/1993B, § 402; as amended by Ord. 12/10/2001)
No building or structure shall exceed the maximum height of buildings specified in this Chapter, except that regulations shall not apply to agricultural structures, silos, water towers, church spires, belfries, antennas, chimneys or other appurtenances usually required to be placed above the roof level and not intended for human occupancy. Although exempted from structural height limitations, those structures should not significantly impair solar access of buildings or solar collector locations.
(Ord. 3/9/1993B, § 404)
The required building setback provisions for a proposed building may be decreased in depth to the average alignment of adjacent buildings. Setback reduction may occur when alignment of existing buildings is less than the front yard requirement for the applicable district, but in no case shall the reduction encroach on the street line. The granting of an exception shall be the authority of the Zoning Hearing Board.
(Ord. 3/9/1993B, § 405)
No structure or part of a structure shall be erected within or shall project into any required yards except:
A. Overhanging eaves, gutters, cornices or solar energy collector not exceeding 2 feet in width.
B. Arbors, trellises, garden sheds, unroofed steps, unroofed terraces, awnings, movable canopies, walls, fences and other similar uninhabitable structures shall be permitted, provided they are not more than 8 feet in height.
C. Unenclosed fire escapes which extend no more than 6 feet into any required yard area.
D. In no event shall any of the above be located closer than 4 feet from the property line.
(Ord. 3/9/1993B, § 406)
1. Applicability.
A. Off-street parking facilities shall be provided whenever:
(1) A building is constructed or a new use is established.
(2) The use of an existing building is changed to a use requiring more parking facilities as determined by this Section.
(3) An existing building is altered so as to increase the amount of parking space required as determined by this Section.
B. Off-street parking facilities existing at the effective date of this Chapter shall not be reduced to an amount less than that required under this Chapter for a similar new building or use.
C. The following regulations shall apply to all uses except single-family and twofamily dwellings unless otherwise specified.
2. Use.
A. Required off-street parking facilities shall remain accessory to uses listed herein, and shall be solely for the parking and passenger automobiles of patrons, occupants and/or employees.
B. No motor vehicle repair work of any kind except emergency service shall be permitted within parking lots.
3. Location.
A. All parking spaces shall be on the same lot as the principal building except as herein described. Parking spaces may be located within a structure or in the open.
B. The parking spaces may be located elsewhere than on the same lot when authorized by the Zoning Hearing Board subject to the following conditions:
(1) The owners of two or more establishments shall submit with their application a site plan and agreement showing joint use, agreement, maintenance responsibility and location of a common off-street parking area.
(2) Some portion of the common off-street parking area shall lie within 300 feet of an entrance, regularly used by patrons.
C. No parking or paved area, except for permitted accessways, shall directly abut a street.
D. For all residential dwellings, the parking spaces shall be within 100 feet of the dwelling unit they serve.
4. Size.
A. Parking spaces shall have a minimum height clearance of 8 feet.
B. The required parking area shall be measured exclusive of interior drives, access aisles or maneuvering areas.
C. In the layout of parking lots, the minimum required stall depth, stall width and aisle width shall be as follows:
Parking Angle | Space Width | Space Length | Aisle Width | Width at Curb | |
One-Way | Two-Way | ||||
90 | 9'0" | 18'0" | 24'0" | 24'0" | 9'0" |
60 | 9'0" | 21'0" | 18'0" | 20'0" | 10'5" |
45 | 9'0" | 19'10" | 15'0" | 20'0" | 12'9" |
30 | 9'0" | 16'10" | 12'0" | 20'0" | 18'0" |
Parallel Parking | 8'0" | 24'0" | 12'0" | 24'0" | N/A |
D. Up to 1/a of the total number of parking spaces may be designed for compact motor vehicles, which shall be identified by directional signs. The minimum dimensions for parking spaces and aisles for compact cars shall be as follows:
Parking Angle | Space Width | Space Length | Aisle Width | Width at Curb | |
One-Way | Two-Way | ||||
90 | 8'0" | 16'0" | 24'0" | 24'0" | 9'6" |
60 | 8'0" | 16'8" | 18'0" | 20'0" | 8'8" |
45 | 8'0" | 16'6" | 15'0" | 20'0" | 10'7" |
30 | 8'0" | 14'0" | 12'0" | 20'0" | 15'0" |
Parallel Parking | 6'6" | 21'0" | 12'0" | 24'0" | N/A |
5. Design of Parking Lots.
A. Parking lots shall be landscaped in accordance with § 27-806.
B. Parking lots shall be illuminated at night in accordance with § 27-411. C. Parking spaces shall have an approved all-weather surface.
D. Parking areas shall have a minimum slope of 1% in any direction to provide for drainage and a maximum slope of 5% in any direction for safety.
6. Handicapped Parking. The following shall apply to commercial, industrial, office, institutional and educational uses:
A. If the total number of required parking spaces exceeds 20, a minimum of 2% of the total number of parking spaces, but not less than two parking spaces, shall be designed for physically handicapped persons.
B. Each space or group of spaces shall be identified with a clearly visible marking displaying the international symbol of access.
C. Each space shall be 12 feet wide to allow room for persons in wheelchairs or on braces or crutches to get in and out of either side of an automobile onto level, paved surface suitable for wheeling and walking.
(Ord. 3/9/1993B, § 407)
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