Cornwall City Zoning Code

Granting of the conditional use shall be conditioned upon an approved Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (herein “DEP”) permit authorizing said activities.

The proposed operation shall not adversely affect soil fertility, drainage and lateral support of abutting land or other properties, nor shall it contribute to soil erosion by water or wind.

That portion of access roads located within 100 feet of any residence shall be provided with a dustless surface. Access roads shall connect to major roads avoiding undue movement through residential areas.

At all stages of operation, proper drainage shall be provided to prevent the collection and stagnation of water and to prevent harmful effects upon surrounding properties.

A site plan for rehabilitation, showing both existing and proposed final contours, shall be submitted. After any such operations, the site shall be made reusable for a use permitted in the zoning district. Where topsoil is removed, sufficient arable soil shall be set aside for retention on the premises and shall be respread over the premises after the operation is terminated. Except where lakes are created and retained, the area shall be brought to final grade by a layer of earth at least two feet deep or to original thickness, whichever is less, and capable of supporting vegetation or shall meet those requirements established by the DEP. Fill shall be of material acceptable to the DEP.

Tracks shall be encompassed by a berm a minimum of eight feet in height which shall be no greater distance than 50 feet from edge of the track. The berm shall have a ten-foot top width with side slopes no greater than 2:1.

Dense vegetative or fence screen shall be installed on top of berm no less than six feet in height.

Hours of operation shall be limited to: 7:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Lighting shall be directed towards the track, parking, and spectator areas, and shall be shielded from adjoining properties. A maximum lighting level of 0.0 foot-candles shall be maintained at the property line.

All parking facilities shall be paved with a bituminous material acceptable to the Borough.

Frontage of the property adjacent to all roadway shall have concrete curbing.

Restrooms and concession stands shall be provided in permanent structures.

A traffic impact study shall be provided if greater than 100 trips per day are expected to be generated.

Shot Containment. Shooting range facilities shall be designed to contain all of the bullets, shot, or arrows or any other debris on the range facility.

Setbacks. All shooting stations on a range facility shall be located a minimum of 200 feet from any property line.

Warning Signs. Warning signs meeting National Rifle Association (NRA) guidelines for shooting ranges shall be posted at 100-foot intervals along the entire perimeter of the shooting range facility.

Distance from Occupied Dwelling. All shooting stations shall be located at least one-fourth mile [1,320 feet] from any existing, occupied dwelling.

Hours of Operation. Shooting ranges shall be allowed to operate between 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., except that the hours may be extended after sunset for purposes of certification of law enforcement officers, or may be extended for other purposes only when a permit allowing such activity is issued in advance by the Police Department. On Sundays, shooting shall be allowed between 12:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., unless a permit allowing such activity is issued in advance by the Police Department.

Liability Insurance. The permittee shall be required to carry a minimum of $1,000,000 of liability insurance. Such insurance shall name Cornwall Borough as an additional insured party and shall save and hold Cornwall Borough, its elected and appointed officials, and employees acting within the scope of their duties harmless from and against all claims, demands, and causes of action of any kind or character, including the cost of defense thereof, arising in favor of a person or group’s members or employees or third parties on account of any property damage arising out of the acts or omissions of the permittee, his/her group, club, or its agents or representatives. The Borough shall be notified of any policy changes or lapses in coverage.

Detailed description of the industrial process to be established, expanded, reconstructed, or relocated, including the general type of equipment involved.

Detailed description of environmental safety measures, existing and proposed, which are required by other governmental agencies.

Raw materials to be utilized and the location of their source.

Storage facilities required, both before and after processing has taken place.

Type of waste generated, the disposal method and location of the waste disposal. If off-site, contracts/agreements with disposal sites and haulers shall be included.

Environmental monitoring measures, existing and proposed.

Air and/or water quality controls, existing and proposed.

Carrying capacity (load and volume) of Borough roads for transportation of both raw materials and the finished product.

If communication equipment is involved, detailed information concerning the type of transmission and/or reception capabilities intended and the resulting levels of radiation involved both on and off the property.

Specific documentation of the requirements of paragraphs .B(1), .B(3), .B(5) and .B(12).

No uses of land, buildings, and structures or industrial processes shall be permitted that:

All manufacturing, fabricating, processing, compounding, or treatment activities shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building. All exterior storage of materials/products shall be in sturdy containers or in enclosures that are fenced, secured, and maintained in good condition. Storage containers for flammable material shall be constructed of nonflammable material. No storage, excluding truck trailers and overseas containers, shall be visible above the height of the enclosure. The use of screen plantings is recommended around such enclosures.

The use and storage of all flammable and combustible liquids shall comply with the requirements set forth by the Fire Marshall Division of the Pennsylvania State Police, based on 37 Pa.Code, Chapters 11 and 13, and the following requirements, whichever are greater:

The site shall be served by an adequate supply of public water and sewer.

Noise levels shall not exceed 60 dBA as measured at the property line of residentially zoned property, or otherwise shall not exceed 70 dBA.

In addition to the requirements of this district, all landscaping and buffer area requirements shall comply with Article 23 of this Chapter.

A buffer area of 25 feet shall be required along the side and rear perimeter of the property excepting driveways may encroach on the buffer area.

Where industrial uses abut a residential district, the buffer area shall be a minimum of 100 feet and shall be planted with a double-wide dense screen planting (minimum width of 10 feet) for the entire length of the residential district area.

The required yard space shall be considered as part of the buffer area and shall be planted with grass seed, sod or ground cover or where specified, screen plantings. Buffer areas shall be maintained and kept free of all debris and rubbish.

No principal or accessory structure, manufacturing or processing activity or storage of materials shall be permitted in buffer areas; however, access drives may cross buffer areas. In side or rear yards the parking of employees or visitor automobiles may be permitted in that portion of the required side or rear yard which is not a part of the buffer area. In the front yard, parking shall not be permitted within 25 feet of any street or road right-of-way; provided, however, that the minimum 25 feet is satisfied, up to 50% of the required front yard may be utilized for parking facilities.

All loading and unloading facilities shall be located in the rear yard.

A traffic plan for the facility shall be filed with the Borough, preferably with the land development plan, for approval prior to issuance of a building and zoning permit. Said plan shall restrict most vehicular traffic to and from the facility to major collectors or arterials where possible.