Automotive repairs (repair garage). Activities including the repair of automobiles, trucks, snowmobiles and motorcycles shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building where adequate measures shall be taken to minimize noise, vibrations, fumes and glare. Said buildings shall be equipped with oil containment facilities/equipment which shall prohibit any oil from being discharged upon the ground or into streams, aquifers and/or the environment. Refuse and/or waste oil shall be removed from the site with disposal required in accordance with governing standards of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Only vehicles to be repaired on the premises or picked up by the vehicles' owner may be stored in the yard area. Where the operation abuts on the side or rear property line of any district having residences as a principal permitted use, a solid wall or solid opaque fencing eight feet in height, designed to conceal and screen the automotive repair facility from adjoining properties, shall be constructed and maintained in good condition along such boundary. Outdoor trash dumpsters shall be concealed within an area surrounded by a solid opaque fencing not less than six feet in height. The provision of any outside lighting shall be directed away from adjacent properties.

Automotive sales. Where the operation of an automotive sales use abuts on the side or rear property line of any district having residences as a principal permitted use, a solid wall or solid opaque fencing eight feet in height, designed to conceal and screen the automotive sales facility from adjoining properties, shall be constructed and maintained in good condition along such boundary. Outdoor trash dumpsters shall be concealed within an area surrounded by solid opaque fencing not less than six feet in height. The provision of any outside lighting shall be directed away from adjacent properties.

Gasoline service stations (also includes convenience stores with gasoline sales). When a service station abuts on the rear or side lot line on the side or rear property line of any district with residences as a principal permitted use, a solid wall or solid opaque fencing eight feet in height, designed to conceal and screen the gasoline service station from adjoining properties, shall be constructed and maintained in good condition along such boundary. Outdoor trash dumpsters shall be concealed within an area surrounded by solid opaque fencing not less than six feet in height. The provision of any outside lighting shall be directed away from adjacent properties. When a service station occupies a corner lot, the access driveways shall be located at least 60 feet from the intersection of the front and side street lines of the lot. All access driveways shall not exceed 25 feet in width. Gasoline pumps or other service appliances and canopies may be located in the required front yard subject to having a setback of not less than 20 feet from the right-of-way line of the adjoining road. All repairs, service, storage or similar activities in connection with the use shall be conducted within the building where adequate measures shall be taken to minimize noise, fumes and glare. Outside lighting shall be directed away from adjacent properties.

Car wash. Appropriate drainage facilities for washing activities shall be provided. The facility shall be designed with a water reclamation system. The site shall be sufficiently large to accommodate three cars per stall waiting washing during peak periods so that lines along public streets are avoided. Such operations shall also comply with any applicable regulations of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Car wash operations abutting on the side or rear property lines of a district having residences as a principal permitted use shall provide a solid wall or solid opaque fencing eight feet in height and well maintained along such boundary. Outdoor trash dumpsters shall be concealed within an area by solid opaque fencing, not less than six feet in height. Outdoor lighting shall be directed away from adjacent properties.

Campgrounds and recreational vehicle parks shall require a minimum lot size of not less than 20 acres.

The spaces or campsites shall be not less than 35 feet wide or less than 2,400 square feet in area for each vehicle, exclusive of streets and other public areas. The density of the park shall not exceed eight spaces/campsites per acre.

Campgrounds and/or recreational vehicle parks must meet all Department of Environmental Protection specifications in regard to toilet facilities, sewage dumping facilities and water facilities.

No campsite shall be located within 200 feet of any property line.

No permanent structure shall be located within 100 feet of any property line.

There shall be one or more recreation areas which shall be easily accessible to all park residents. The size of such recreation area shall be based upon a minimum of 200 square feet per each approved campsite or lot.

Structural integrity and safety.

Height and setback requirements.

Site plans.

Supplemental standards and criteria.

Decommissioning and restoration requirements.

The applicant or owner shall provide evidence of certification of compliance with all appropriate regulations of any designated state agency whose approval and/or license is required by the laws of the commonwealth.

Noise and all other possible disturbing aspects connected with such use shall be controlled to the extent that the operation of such use shall not unduly interfere with the use and enjoyment of properties in the surrounding area.

All day-care facilities shall have an outdoor play area which shall be completely enclosed with a fence six feet in height. Outdoor play activities shall be limited to the hours between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., local time. The minimum area of said play area shall be 300 square feet or 10 square feet per child, whichever is greater.

The applicant shall supply evidence that vehicular traffic congestion will be avoided in pickup and dropoff points utilized in transporting individuals to and from the facility.

A detention facility shall require a minimum lot size of not less than 25 acres.

All buildings and secure areas shall not be less than 500 feet from any property line.

Project narrative. A written report shall be submitted by the applicant that includes the type of minerals proposed to be excavated, extracted, and/or removed from the site, the volume of such material and the maximum length of time associated with the proposed operation based upon the stated volume of material. Said narrative shall also describe normal, daily operational features performed upon the site, including, but not limited to, proposed hours of operation, anticipated noise levels, and the type and volume of truck traffic to be generated with the proposed traffic routes to and from the site.

Map. Submission of a map or maps at a scale of not greater than one inch equals 50 feet that outlines the entire property and the proposed area subject to excavation, extraction, and/or removal of minerals. Said map shall indicate existing contours prior to the start of work, and proposed final contours, including the proposed maximum depth of excavation at all points subject to excavation. Said map or maps shall also contain surface features showing the location of buildings, dwellings, places of worship, schools, railroads, highways and public uses within a distance of 500 feet from the perimeter of the proposed use.

Bond, backfilling and fees. The applicant shall provide documentation that all applicable state requirements relative to providing a bond that guarantees the restoration and backfilling of any land proposed to be excavated or otherwise disturbed has been secured.

Insurance. A certificate of insurance evidencing that the quarry operator has general liability insurance with limits of $500,000 per accident and $1,000,000 in the aggregate for bodily injury and personal injuries, and $1,000,000 per accident and in the aggregate for property damage, shall be filed with the Board of Supervisors; which certificate shall indicate that Dallas Township is listed as an additional insured on the aforementioned policy for losses arising out of the named insured's operations at the quarry.

Distance provisions. The perimeter of any excavation under this section shall not be nearer than 1,000 feet from any building, property line or street, except that owned by the applicant.

Timing.

Location of processing equipment. To reduce airborne dust, dirt and noise, all structures for sorting, crushing, grinding, loading, weighing, washing and other operations shall be not less than 1,000 feet from the right-of-way of any street and/or 1,000 feet from any residential building or the boundary of a residential zoning district.

Drainage. All excavations, both during operations and after completion, shall be drained to prevent the formation of pools of water. Adequate measures shall be documented and approved as part of the application process. Said measures shall be implemented prior to any excavation operation.

Limitation on land area. At any given time, the active excavation/extraction areas shall not exceed 10 acres in area on any lot or tract of land. Additional areas may be approved on the completion and cessation of previous approvals.

Compliance with state requirements. Final and/or unconditional approval for excavation, extraction and/or minerals under the provisions of this chapter shall not be issued until the applicant documents that all required licenses and/or permits have been properly secured from the applicable state and/or federal agencies, including but not limited to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

In order to preserve forests and the environmental and economic benefits that they provide, it is the policy of Dallas Township to encourage the owners of forest land to continue to use their land for forestry purposes, including the long-term production of timber, recreation, wildlife, historical and amenity values. The timber-harvesting regulations set forth in this section are intended to further this policy by:

Forestry activities that include timbering operations that exceed five acres shall be conducted in accordance with the following requirements:

The maximum occupancy of a group residence shall not exceed eight persons, excluding staff. The occupancy of said group residence shall be governed by the standards and requirements as provided for within the most recent housing code standards by the governing code as provided for under the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code.

The group residence shall be under the jurisdictional and regulatory control of a governmental entity (county, state and/or federal).

The applicant and/or operator of a group residence shall provide written documentation from the applicable governmental entity which certifies said group residence complies with the location, supervised services, operation, staffing and management of all applicable standards and regulations of the subject governing program.

The applicable requirements and standards which govern off-street parking for a single-family dwelling shall also govern for a group residence, however two additional off-street parking spaces shall be provided if there is any required staffing associated with the management and operation of a group residence.

The occupation shall be carried on wholly indoors within the principal building or within a building accessory thereto.

There shall be permitted a sign, not to exceed two square feet in surface area, placed flat against the building as a wall sign, and shall not be permitted above the first story level. No other exterior display or exterior storage of materials or any other exterior indication of the home occupation shall be permitted.

There shall be no maintenance of a stock-in-trade or show windows or displays or advertising visible outside the premises.

There shall be no repetitive servicing by truck.

No offensive noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odors, heat or glare shall be produced.

The home occupation shall be carried on only by members of the immediate family residing in the dwelling unit, plus not more than two additional employees. Licensed medical practitioners and attorneys may have more than two additional employees, subject to approval by the Zoning Hearing Board.

The floor area devoted to a home occupation, regardless of where located on a lot, shall be equivalent to not more than 25% of the floor area of the dwelling unit.

Each home occupation shall have off-street parking as indicated below, in addition to that required for the dwelling unit:

Such premises shall at all times be maintained so as not to constitute a nuisance or menace to the health of the community or residents nearby or a place for the breeding of rodents and vermin.

Burning of any materials shall be prohibited.

No oil, grease, tires or gasoline shall be burned at any time.

No garbage, organic waste, rubbish, toxic materials and hazardous materials shall be stored on such premises.

Whenever any motor vehicle shall be received on such premises as junk, all gasoline, oil, antifreeze, transmission fluid and/or other toxic fluid or hazardous material shall be drained and/or removed from said vehicles and disposed of in a manner consistent with the applicable rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

The storage of any combustible materials, such as gasoline, oil or related items, shall be placed in fireproof containers and stored within fireproof sheds.

The manner of storage and arrangement of junk and the drainage facilities on the site shall be such as to prevent the accumulation of stagnant water upon the premises. A stormwater drainage plan shall be required.

There shall be no stockpiling of motor vehicles or any junk piled higher than four feet.

Fire lanes of a minimum width of 20 feet shall be provided for every 40 linear feet of junk, which shall be kept open and unobstructed for proper access for fire-fighting equipment and safety purposes.

Junk shall not be stored within 100 feet of any adjoining property line or nearer than 100 feet to any adjoining or abutting street.

All junkyards shall be completely screened from view on all sides by a buffer area as so defined in Article II of this chapter. The required fence shall be not closer than 10 feet to any property line.

Every structure erected upon the premises and used in connection therewith shall be of fireproof construction.

All premises shall, at all times, be maintained so as not to constitute a nuisance, or a menace to the health, safety, and welfare of the community or to the residents nearby, or a place for the breeding of rodents and vermin.

Such premises may be open for business or any work in connection with the storage, processing and transportation or removal of junk only on Monday, through Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., local time.

A methadone treatment facility shall be located upon a lot having an area of not less than 30,000 square feet, applicable for either new construction or for adaptive reuse of an existing structure.

Any proposed methadone treatment facility shall include with its submission of a zoning permit application, an operational narrative which accurately describes the nature of medical services to be offered and the names of the medical practitioners providing said services. A licensed physician, an MD or a DO, shall be on duty at the facility during the methadone treatment facility's hours of operation.

Prior to occupancy, any existing structure proposed for adaptive reuse as a methadone treatment facility shall be brought into compliance with all current building codes and all other applicable Township, county, state and federal regulations.

Any methadone treatment facility with direct access and/or frontage along a state legislative route shall include with its submission of a zoning permit application, a traffic impact analysis prepared by a professional licensed engineer with expertise in transportation and traffic planning. Such analysis shall address the following:

Required off-street parking: 12 spaces for every doctor, licensed medical practitioner, and/or counselor employed at the facility and one additional space for every 100 square feet of gross floor area. All off-street parking areas shall be adequately lighted, with a lighting plan included within the submission of the required site plan.

The hotel/motel shall be serviced by centralized sewage and centralized water.

There shall be more than 10 sleeping rooms.

Fifty percent or more of the gross floor area shall be devoted to sleeping rooms.

There may be club rooms, ballrooms, and common dining facilities.

In the case of a corner lot, access drives shall be not less than 80 feet from the intersection of any two streets as measured from the intersection of their right-of-way lines.

The business activity shall be compatible with the residential use of the property and surrounding residential uses.

The business shall employ no employees other than the family members residing in the dwelling.

There shall be no display or sale of retail goods and no stockpiling or inventory of a substantial nature.

There shall be no outside appearance of a business, including, but not limited to, parking, signs or lights.

The business activity shall 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.

The business activity shall not generate any solid waste or sewage discharge, in volume or type, which is not normally associated with a residential use in the neighborhood.

The business activity shall not occupy more than 25% of the habitable floor area.

The business shall not involve any illegal activity.

A safe flue or chimney shall be provided which has a minimum termination height of 25 feet above the natural ground level upon which the furnace is located.

A fan or blower attached to the appliance to increase the efficiency of the furnace.

An outdoor fuel-burning furnace shall be located not less than 100 feet from any property line and not less than 40 feet from any principal structure or building located upon the property.

All outdoor fuel-burning furnaces are required to meet emission standards currently required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Emission standards currently required by the EPA are hereby adopted by reference, together with any amendments or modifications made to them in the future.

All outdoor fuel-burning appliances shall be installed, operated and maintained in strict conformance with the manufacturer's instructions and the regulations promulgated hereunder. In the event of a conflict, the regulations promulgated within this section shall apply unless the manufacturer's instructions are stricter, in which case the manufacturer's instructions shall apply.

The owner of the outdoor fuel-burning furnace shall produce the manufacturer's instructions for all devices that do not conform to the requirements of this section.

All outdoor fuel-burning furnaces may only be utilized for the sole purpose of furnishing heat to a structure or building and/or providing hot water during the time period of October 1 through April 30, and subject to meeting the requirements of this section.

No homemade outdoor fuel-burning appliances will be allowed.

Only natural wood, coal, heating oil, natural gas, kerosene or wood specifically permitted by the manufacturer in writing may be burned in outdoor furnaces. The burning in outside furnaces of processed wood products and nonwood products, household or other garbage, recyclable material, rubber tires, railroad ties, leaves, laminated wood, wet or soggy wood, painted or treated wood and any item not specifically and in writing permitted by the manufacturer is prohibited.

All storage of materials to be burnt in the outdoor fuel-burning furnace shall be neatly stacked and/or stored under cover and free from insects (termites, ants, etc.) or any type of disease-carrying rodents.

Ashes or waste cannot be accumulated in a large area on the property. They may be dispersed on the property as long as no accumulation can be seen (for example: spread in a driveway). Any large accumulation of ashes or waste must be disposed of weekly with the owner's trash.

No outdoor recreation activity, excluding trails and nature paths, shall be conducted closer than 35 feet to any property line.

Storm drainage from the site shall be channeled to natural drainagecourses and away from adjoining properties.

Municipal, police and fire buildings. Where the parking area abuts the side or rear property lines of an adjoining residential use, a fence being not less than six feet in height along with a planting of shrubbery or evergreen trees shall be provided.

Access and parking shall be provided only in relationship to the maintenance and servicing of such facilities.

A chain-link fence and locked gate eight feet in height shall surround the building or structures of such facilities.

Outside lighting shall be directed away from adjacent properties.

The location, design and operation of such facilities shall not adversely affect the character of any adjacent residential properties.

A buffer area not less than 10 feet in depth and comprised of trees and/or shrubs designed to conceal such buildings or structures of such facilities shall be required.

Design and installation.

Visual appearance.

Lot size, setback and height requirements.

Climb prevention/locks.

Noise and shadow flicker.

Abandonment. A small WECS which is not used for 12 successive months shall be deemed abandoned and shall be dismantled and removed from the property at the expense of the property owner.

The applicant shall provide a comprehensive soil analysis and groundwater report which shall conclusively demonstrate that the proposed design, construction and operation of the solid waste facility shall not pollute surface water or groundwater, nor otherwise cause any potential health or environmental hazard. Said report shall be jointly signed and certified by the applicant and the consultant who prepares the report, attesting to the accuracy of information and the validity of said report.

The applicant shall sign an agreement prepared by the Township Solicitor, prior to final approval of the application for a conditional use permit, which shall specify all the terms and conditions of approval, including the Township's authority to revoke the permit for the violation of any terms and/or conditions under which the application was approved. Prior to formal action to revoke the conditional use permit, the Board of Supervisors shall convene a public hearing, pursuant to public notice, to consider testimony and evidence relative to the alleged violations. Based upon the testimony and evidence provided, the Board of Supervisors shall render a decision.

The land area and/or parcel of land on which the solid waste facility is located shall not exceed 25 acres, whether developed initially or cumulatively.

The applicant of a proposed solid waste facility shall provide conclusive evidence, based upon a mining report, soil analysis, test borings and any other appropriate technical data which conclusively demonstrates that the subsurface conditions beneath any area to be utilized as a landfill is capable of sustaining the bearing load of projected and/or planned quantity of material to be deposited and/or disposed of upon the site. The applicant and the person, party or firm providing such evidence shall jointly sign and certify the accuracy and validity of the information and data which is provided as conclusive evidence.

Any application for a conditional use permit for a solid waste facility, which includes the operation of a landfill, shall include a proposed reuse of the property and/or area utilized as a landfill upon the cessation of landfill activities. The proposed reuse of the property shall not be inconsistent with the community development objectives of this chapter and land uses, existing and planned, on property which adjoins the site of the facility.

The applicant shall be required to create an escrow fund to finance the proposed and planned reuse and development of any area utilized as a landfill based upon the projected life expectancy of any area within the solid waste facility which is utilized as a landfill. Such fund shall be funded while the property is still being used for a landfill with annual increment payments. The annual increment payment shall be based upon the estimated cost of the proposed reuse of the site divided by the number of years which the landfill is expected to operate. Such fund shall be separate and distinct from any funding and/or bonding requirement pursuant to closure activities.

A solid waste facility may conduct and operate all approved functional aspects within the facility from the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. from Monday through Friday. Said facility shall not conduct and/or operate any approved functional aspects associated with the facility on Saturdays, Sundays and all legally recognized holidays by the federal government and/or the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

The entire site of a solid waste facility shall be enclosed with industrial type gauge fencing which shall be 10 feet in height. All gates shall be closed and locked at the end of business hours. There shall be no advertising of any kind displayed upon the fence.

No operations and/or activities permitted within a solid waste facility shall be permitted within 1,000 feet of any property line boundary.

All solid waste facilities and staging areas which store the solid waste at any stage prior to disposal at an approved facility shall maintain the aforesaid solid waste within a completely enclosed building. Storage of materials, supplies or solid waste in motor vehicles, trucks, trailers or other containers normally used to transport the materials shall not be permitted unless the aforesaid motor vehicles, trucks, trailers or other containers shall be stored within a completely enclosed building.

A solid waste facility shall provide for treatment and disposal of all liquid effluent and discharges generated by the facility due to the storage, washing or other process used in treating and/or processing the solid waste. Any water discharged from the facility after being treated by the wastewater treatment system shall meet all applicable regulations and requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

All stormwater collected on the site shall be treated by the facility's wastewater treatment system. Parking of motor vehicles containing solid waste or motor vehicles which have not been properly cleaned and washed shall only be permitted in completely enclosed buildings, handling areas or parking areas in which containment of spillage, leakage or other contaminants is provided.

The owner and/or operator of any solid waste facility shall be required to monitor the groundwater and surface water in the vicinity of the facility. Water testing shall be conducted every three months on any stream within 500 feet of any areas used for the storage or disposal of solid waste, if water drainage from the facility is discharged into said stream. For each testing period two testing samples shall be collected: one sample shall be taken from the stream at a point upstream of the facility drainage area and one sample shall be taken from the stream at a point below the facility drainage area. In addition, the well location, if applicable, located on the premises shall also be sampled every three months. All water samples shall be collected and analyzed by an independent party which is a certified water analysis laboratory for hydrocarbons or other parameters deemed appropriate by the Board of Supervisors, and the results shall be provided to the Township. If said samples exceed the limits established by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, the facility shall immediately cease operation until such time as the source of the contamination has been identified and totally corrected.

(Reserved)

The area or areas upon which any permitted operations and/or activities within a solid waste facility are conducted shall be entirely screened. Such screening shall consist of a variety of evergreen trees, approved by the Board of Supervisors, planted not more than six feet apart and being not less than eight feet in height at the time of planting. Said screening shall be located not greater than 300 feet from the operations and/or activities which are subject to being screened. The applicant and/or operator of the facility shall be responsible to maintain such screening, including the replacement of any trees which are damaged, die or otherwise fail to grow.

The applicant shall provide a detailed narrative which fully describes the daily operations of all permitted functions and activities within the proposed solid waste facility, including the projected daily volume and tonnage of refuse being accepted for processing and/or disposal.

The applicant shall submit to the Board of Supervisors, a copy of its commercial policy of liability insurance covering third party claims for property damage and personal injury.

Vehicular access for ingress, egress and regress to a solid waste facility shall be solely limited to private access roads. Such private access roads shall only have access to a state legislative route with no permitted access to or from any local streets and/or roads.

The owner and/or operator of a solid waste facility shall provide an emergency response plan to address potential hazards associated with its operations. Said plan shall be submitted for review and comment to the local fire companies which serve Dallas Township.

Any solid waste facility which processes sludge, prior to its final disposal, shall be designed to include a liner in accordance with the applicable standards of the Department of Environmental Protection for the liner within a proposed landfill.

Any solid waste facility which includes incineration shall be designed and operated in a manner to limit emissions by not less than 10% below the applicable allowable emission standards of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection or the United States Environmental Protection Agency, based upon the more restrictive regulations for reducing and/or limiting air pollution. Any emissions stack or similar structure shall not exceed 100 feet in height.

The applicant shall, in addition to other required information and data, provide an impact analysis that addresses the impact of the proposed operation and activities of a solid waste facility in relationship to the following items:

Minimum lot size for the development of townhouses shall be four acres.

Minimum lot width shall be 200 feet.

Maximum percentage of building coverage on a lot per dwelling unit, exclusive of common or public open areas, shall be 40%.

Minimum lot width per dwelling unit shall be not less than 25 feet.

Minimum lot depth per dwelling unit shall be not less than 100 feet.

Minimum lot area per dwelling unit shall be not less than 2,500 square feet.

Minimum front yard setback shall be not less than 30 feet.

No side yard setbacks shall be required for attached interior townhouse units. A minimum side yard setback of not less than 15 feet shall be required only at the ends of the rows of townhouses.

Minimum rear yard setback shall be not less than 30 feet.

Minimum width of each dwelling unit shall be not less than 20 feet.

Maximum building height shall be 2 1/2 stories or 35 feet.

Minimum distance between principal structures shall be not less than 30 feet.

Minimum front yard setback for off-street parking areas shall be not less than 10 feet.

Minimum rear yard setbacks for off-street parking areas shall be not less than 15 feet.

Two off-street parking spaces shall be provided for each dwelling unit.

Unattached accessory structures, such as pools, garages, carports and sheds, shall be prohibited in the front yard. Unattached accessory structures located in the side or rear yard shall have not less than five feet side and rear yard setbacks. Attached accessory structures shall have the same setbacks as required for principal structures.

Information to be submitted. The applicant for a wind energy facility shall be required to submit the following information:

Approval standards. In addition to all other applicable criteria and requirements for approval of a conditional use as set forth in §§ 95-53 and 95-55 of this chapter, the following standards shall apply:

Siting and installation. A wind energy facility shall:

Setbacks.

Nuisance issues.

Environmental and visual.

The following conditional uses shall be classified as "road-intensive uses":

Any party that owns, operates, manages or otherwise controls a road-intensive use shall be designated a "road-intensive use operator."

The operator of a road-intensive use, and its successors and assigns, shall be liable for the full and complete repair and restoration of all damages of whatever nature to all Township roads directly caused by truck hauling from the road-intensive use in excess of any usual and customary damage attributable to normal and general vehicular use. Notwithstanding the provisions contained herein relating to an excess maintenance agreement and the bonding of the road-intensive use operator's performance thereof, should the road-intensive use operator, its successors and assigns, fail to repair and restore fully and completely such road repair and restoration of damages to Township roads attributable to the road-intensive use, the Township reserves the right to proceed against the operator, its successors and assigns, by the commencement of an action in law or equity seeking payment of the entire cost of such repair and restoration of road damage, including, but not limited to, all costs of suit and reasonable attorney fees.

The road-intensive use operator shall disclose the proposed routes of all trucks and other heavy equipment to be utilized for the road-intensive use and the estimated weights of those trucks and/or heavy equipment associated with such activity. The Township reserves the right to designate alternate routes in the event that the road-intensive use operator's proposed routes are determined by the Township Engineer to be inadequate, unsafe, or overly disruptive to normal vehicular traffic.

Before the commencement of any road-intensive use, the road-intensive use operator shall conduct an on-site inspection of all Township roads to be utilized for truck hauling to and from the road-intensive use. Upon the basis of the inspection, the Township Engineer and the road-intensive use operator shall prepare a detailed report documenting the existing structural condition of the road. Photographs and video tapes will be taken to substantiate the report. Copies of the inspection report, photographs, and/or video tapes will be made available to the road-intensive use operator and the Township.

The road-intensive use operator shall plan or design all proposed hauling routes to minimize the use and impact of such truck hauling upon Township roads wherever feasible.

The road-intensive use operator shall produce evidence satisfactory to the Township Engineer that all intersections along proposed hauling routes provide a sufficient turning radius for trucks to be utilized for hauling so that all turns can be safely made without damage to vehicles, sidewalks, curbs or surrounding property.

All Township roads used by the road-intensive use operator for truck and/or equipment hauling for the road-intensive use will be kept and restored to the same or similar condition during and after such activity. Accordingly, prior to any road-intensive use, the Township and the road-intensive use operator shall enter into an excess maintenance agreement, in a form acceptable to the Township, in order to guarantee the repair and the restoration of any Township road(s), which may be determined in the reasonable professional opinion of the Township Engineer founded, in whole or in part, on the inspection report and the graphic documents in support of the inspection report, to be subject to damage as a result of and in the course of traffic generated by truck and/or equipment hauling from such activity. In the excess maintenance agreement, the road-intensive use operator must assume explicitly its responsibility to repair and restore any Township road determined to be damaged as a result of traffic generated by truck and/or equipment hauling from the road-intensive use and in excess of the usual and customary extent due to general vehicular use. The reasonable professional opinion of the Township Engineer as to damage(s) shall prevail hereunder.

In addition to the aforesaid excess maintenance agreement and to secure the performance thereof, the operator shall post a bond or other financial security in favor of the Township and in a form acceptable to the Township. The principal of the bond shall be determined by the Township Engineer acting on behalf of the Township. The bond to be posted by the operator may be in a principal sum in excess of otherwise applicable PADOT limits when the Township Engineer has reasonably estimated that the cost of the repair and restoration of Township roads will exceed the prevailing PADOT bonding limits.

The road-intensive use operator is responsible for the satisfactory and complete repair and restoration of damaged roads, as above determined, before the excess maintenance agreement can be terminated and the security released.

Notwithstanding any other provision herein set forth, the road-intensive use operator shall, at all times, utilize the Township roads only in a manner that permits unobstructed and safe passage for other members of the traveling public. The road-intensive use operator shall covenant in the excess maintenance agreement to make immediate repair of any conditions on the road attributable to its use for truck hauling to and from a road-intensive use which restricts use of the road by the traveling public or causes or contributes to an unsafe condition, including the removal of mud and dirt from the road.

Where truck traffic generated by a road-intensive use exceeds five trips per hour within 200 feet of a school bus stop, the road-intensive use operator will provide flagmen to ensure the safety of children waiting for or leaving school buses.

All roads and accessways shall be gated in a manner deemed consistent with residential architecture at the entrance to prevent illegal access. An address shall be clearly visible on the access gate for emergency response purposes. In addition, the sign shall include the name of the applicant and the telephone number for a person responsible who may be contacted in case of emergency.

Access of road-intensive use roads directly to state roads shall require Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PADOT) highway occupancy permit approval. Prior to initiating any work at a road-intensive use, the Township shall be provided a copy of the highway occupancy permit.

Oil or gas development, as defined in Article II of this chapter, shall be permitted only in those districts as listed in the district regulations under Article V. In addition to other applicable standards of this chapter, this Subsection shall apply to oil or gas development to the extent that such regulations are not in conflict with or preempted by the state's Oil and Gas Act or other federal or state legislation. The horizontal capture of natural gas under the surface of a property where no surface disturbance is involved is exempt from regulation by this Zoning Chapter.

For Subsection A(47), (48), (49), (50) and (51), including all subsections thereunder, the term "applicant" shall mean any person, owner, oil or gas well operator, oil or gas well owner, partnership, company, corporation and its subcontractors and agents who has an interest in real estate to be used for the purpose of exploring or drilling for, producing, or transporting oil or gas or who has an ownership interest in a business engaged in exploring or drilling for, producing, or transporting oil or gas.

Information.

Dimensional, setback, height and buffer requirements.

Land development approval. Approval of a land development plan in accordance with the terms, standards and procedures as set forth in the Dallas Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance shall be required.

Stormwater Management Ordinance. Approval of a stormwater management permit shall be required for any earth disturbance in accordance with the standards and provisions of the Dallas Township Stormwater Management Ordinance,[4] the Toby's Creek Stormwater Management Ordinance and the Bowman's Creek Stormwater Management Ordinance.

Soil erosion and sedimentation control plan. Documentation of an approved Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan by the Luzerne County Conservation District or the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and implementation of the same shall be provided prior to and during any grading and/or earth disturbance.

Parking and staging areas.

State, federal and local compliance. The applicant shall comply with all applicable state and federal regulations and shall show evidence of obtaining the required state and/or federal permits, including proof of insurability, before initiating any work and maintaining the required permits throughout the duration of all operations. The applicant shall notify the Township immediately of any suspension or revocation of the required state and/or federal permits. Upon notification of said suspension or revocation, the Township-issued permits will hereby be deemed suspended or revoked until state and/or federal compliance is reached.

Access roads. Access to any oil or gas well site shall be arranged to minimize danger to traffic, nuisance to surrounding properties and to maintain the integrity of Township roads. The following shall apply:

Noise. The applicant shall take the following steps to minimize noise resulting from an oil or gas well site.

Engines. A compressor and any other power-driven equipment shall utilize sparkless electric motors. All electrical installations and equipment shall conform to Township ordinances and the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code.

Fencing.

Emergency response plan.

Lights. Outside lighting shall be directed away from adjacent properties, and shall be turned off except when personnel are working on site or motion sensors are activated.

Signage; site identification.

Operating times. All site preparation and preproduction operations on an oil or gas well site shall be permissible Mondays through Saturdays (with the exception of federal and/or state holidays) between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., or as otherwise authorized by the Township. The active drilling phase is exempt from this subsection, but not from any other provisions of this chapter.

Water flow test. The applicant shall submit to the Township a copy of a water flow test showing evidence of the gallon-per-minute flow rate and the per-minute recovery rate of all water wells, springs or other sources providing water to any Protected Structure within 2,000 feet of a proposed Oil or Gas Well prior to the commencement of any drilling.

Water quality test. The applicant shall submit to the Township a copy of a water quality test on all water wells, developed springs, and surface waters, within 2,000 feet of a proposed oil or gas well prior to the commencement of any drilling. The required water testing shall at minimum be for the following substances: methane, ethane, barium, chloride, total dissolved solids, pH, lead, arsenic, iron, manganese, strontium, sodium, hardness (calcium and magnesium), sulfate, nitrate, oil and grease, detergents/surfactants, total coliform bacteria, turbidity, alkalinity, 21 VOCs/MTBE, radium, radon, uranium, gross alpha and beta.

Water impoundment facility. Any proposed construction of any fresh water impoundment or wastewater impoundment located upon an oil or gas well site shall be subject to the following additional requirements:

Environmental pollution liability coverage.

Fee reimbursement. In submitting the conditional use application, the applicant agrees to reimburse the Township for all reasonable and direct professional consulting fees incurred by the Township related to the site inspection and application review, including but not limited to the Township Engineer, Township Solicitor and any other reasonable and direct consulting fees incurred for the review and approval process, and for any specialized work called for in the application, the permit and/or permit conditions imposed by the Board of Supervisors, Zoning Hearing Board, or Planning Commission. An escrow account shall be established by the applicant with an initial deposit of $15,000 for the draw down by the Township to pay for related fees incurred during the review and approval process of the conditional use application. Whenever the balance within the escrow account is less than $10,000, upon notification from the Township, the applicant will deposit the required amount of funds into the account to restore a balance of $15,000.

Information.

Dimensional, setback, height and buffer requirements.

Land development approval. Approval of a land development plan in accordance with the terms, standards and procedures as set forth in the Dallas Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance shall be required.

Stormwater Management Ordinance. Approval of a stormwater management permit shall be required for any earth disturbance in accordance with the standards and provisions of the Dallas Township Stormwater Management Ordinance,[6] the Toby's Creek Stormwater Management Ordinance and the Bowman's Creek Stormwater Management Ordinance.

Soil erosion and sedimentation control plan. Documentation of an approved soil erosion and sedimentation control plan by the Luzerne County Conservation District or the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and implementation of the same shall be provided prior to and during any grading and/or earth disturbance.

Parking and staging areas. The required amount of on-street vehicle parking shall be equal to not less than 75% of the maximum number of the applicant's employees, subcontractors, and agents working at an ancillary facility of oil or gas development. Unless stated otherwise, said parking areas shall comply with all applicable standards of Article XI. All vehicle parking areas and staging areas shall be setback not less than 200 feet from any property line. No vehicles shall be parked or staged on any public road right-of-way or be permitted to back into or out of the public right-of-way.

Fence standards. A secured entrance gate on the access road shall be required, and all gates are to be kept locked when the operator or its employees are not on the premises. All ancillary facilities of oil or gas development shall be completely enclosed by a permanent chain-link fence. Standards for the chain-link fence and secured gate are as follows:

Engines. A compressor and any other power-driven equipment of an Ancillary Facility of Oil or Gas Development shall utilize sparkless electric motors. All electrical installations and equipment shall conform to Township ordinances and the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code.

State, federal and local compliance. The applicant shall comply with all applicable state and federal regulations and shall show evidence of obtaining the required state and/or federal permits, including proof of insurability, before initiating any work and maintaining the required permits throughout the duration of all operations. The applicant shall notify the Township immediately of any suspension or revocation of the required state and/or federal permits. Upon notification of said suspension or revocation, the Township issued permits will hereby be deemed suspended or revoked until state and/or federal compliance is reached.

Access roads. Access to any ancillary facilities of oil or gas development shall be arranged to minimize danger to traffic, nuisance to surrounding properties and to maintain the integrity of Township roads. The following shall apply:

Noise. The applicant shall take the following steps to minimize noise resulting from any ancillary facility of oil or gas development.

Emergency response plan.

Lights. Outside lighting shall be directed away from adjacent properties, and shall be turned off except when personnel are working on site or motion sensors are activated.

Signage; site identification.

Environmental pollution liability coverage.

Fee reimbursement. In submitting the conditional use application, the applicant agrees to reimburse the Township for all reasonable and direct professional consulting fees incurred by the Township related to the site inspection, including but not limited to, the Township Engineer, Township Solicitor and any other reasonable and direct consulting fees incurred for the review and approval process, and for any specialized work called for in the permit and its conditions. An escrow account shall be established by the applicant with an initial deposit of $15,000 for the draw down by the Township to pay for related fees incurred during the review and approval process of the conditional use application. Whenever the balance within the escrow account is less than $10,000, upon notification from the Township, the applicant will deposit the required amount funds into the account to restore a balance of $15,000.

Oil or gas pipelines shall be classified as a conditional use in all zoning districts.

An applicant desiring to construct oil and gas pipelines shall furnish to the Township copies showing evidence that it has obtained and maintains in good standing all required state and/or federal permits, including proof of bonding to operate pipelines. Any suspension or revocation of any required state or federal approvals or permits shall be reported to the Township immediately. In addition, the applicant must adhere to the following regulations:

An applicant desiring to construct, maintain and/or an oil or gas pipeline shall submit a conditional use application and plan in accordance with the provisions of §§ 95-52 and 95-55 of this chapter. The following supplemental information and provisions shall apply to documentation required to be submitted by the applicant:

Land development approval. Approval of a land development plan in accordance with the terms, standards and procedures as set forth in the Dallas Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance[7] shall be required.

Stormwater Management Ordinance. Approval of a stormwater management permit shall be required for any earth disturbance in accordance with the standards and provisions of the Dallas Township Stormwater Management Ordinance,[8] the Toby's Creek Stormwater Management Ordinance and the Bowman's Creek Stormwater Management Ordinance.

Soil erosion and sedimentation control plan. Documentation of an approved soil erosion and sedimentation control plan by the Luzerne County Conservation District or the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and implementation of the same shall be provided prior to and during any grading and/or earth disturbance.

State and federal compliance. The applicant shall comply with all applicable state and federal regulations and shall show evidence of obtaining the required state and/or federal permits, including proof of insurability, before initiating any work and maintaining the required permits throughout the duration of all operations. The applicant shall notify the Township immediately of any suspension or revocation of the required state and/or federal permits. Upon notification of said suspension or revocation, the Township-issued permits will hereby be deemed suspended or revoked until state and/or federal compliance is reached.

Access roads. Access to any oil or gas pipeline shall be arranged to minimize danger to traffic, nuisance to surrounding properties and to maintain the integrity of Township roads. The following shall apply:

Emergency response plan.

Environmental pollution liability coverage.

Fee reimbursement. In submitting the conditional use application, the applicant agrees to reimburse the Township for all reasonable and direct professional consulting fees incurred by the Township related to the site inspection, including but not limited to, the Township Engineer, Township Solicitor and any other reasonable and direct consulting fees incurred for the review and approval process, and for any specialized work called for in the permit and its conditions. An escrow account shall be established by the applicant with an initial deposit of $15,000 for the draw down by the Township to pay for related fees incurred during the review and approval process of the conditional use application. Whenever the balance within the escrow account is less than $10,000, upon notification from the Township, the applicant will deposit the required amount funds into the account to restore a balance of $15,000.

A hydraulic fracturing wastewater treatment facility shall be classified as a conditional use in the A-1 Agricultural Zoning District.

An applicant desiring to construct, maintain and/or operate a hydraulic fracturing wastewater treatment facility shall submit a conditional use application and plan in accordance with the provisions of §§ 95-52 and 95-55 of this chapter.

Dimensional, setback, height and buffer requirements.

Land development approval. Approval of a land development plan in accordance with the terms, standards and procedures as set forth in the Dallas Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance shall be required.

Stormwater management ordinance. Approval of a stormwater management permit shall be required for any earth disturbance in accordance with the standards and provisions of the Dallas Township Stormwater Management Ordinance,[10] the Toby's Creek Stormwater Management Ordinance and the Bowman's Creek Stormwater Management Ordinance.

Soil erosion and sedimentation control plan. Documentation of an approved Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan by the Luzerne County Conservation District or the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and implementation of the same shall be provided prior to and during any grading and/or earth disturbance.

Parking and staging areas. The required amount of on-street vehicle parking shall be equal to not less than 75% of the maximum number of the applicant's employees, subcontractors, and agents working at a hydraulic fracturing wastewater treatment facility. Unless stated otherwise, said parking areas shall comply with all applicable standards of Article XI. All vehicle parking areas and staging areas shall be setback not less than 200 feet from any property line. No vehicles shall be parked or staged on any public road right-of-way or be permitted to back into or out of the public right-of-way.

Fence standards. A secured entrance gate on the access road shall be required, and all gates are to be kept locked when the operator or its employees are not on the premises. A hydraulic fracturing wastewater treatment facility shall be completely enclosed by a permanent chain-link fence. Standards for the chain-link fence and secured gate are as follows:

State, federal and local compliance. The applicant shall comply with all applicable state and federal regulations and shall show evidence of obtaining the required state and/or federal permits, including proof of insurability, before initiating any work and maintaining the required permits throughout the duration of all operations. The applicant shall notify the Township immediately of any suspension or revocation of the required state and/or federal permits. Upon notification of said suspension or revocation, the Township-issued permits will hereby be deemed suspended or revoked until state and/or federal compliance is reached.

Access roads. Access to any hydraulic fracturing wastewater treatment facility shall be arranged to minimize danger to traffic, nuisance to surrounding properties and to maintain the integrity of Township roads. The following shall apply:

Engines. A compressor and any other power-driven equipment of any hydraulic fracturing wastewater treatment facility shall utilize sparkless electric motors. All electrical installations and equipment shall conform to Township ordinances and the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code.

Noise. The applicant shall take the following steps to minimize noise resulting from any hydraulic fracturing wastewater treatment facility:

Emergency response plan.

Lights. Outside lighting shall be directed away from adjacent properties and shall be turned off except when personnel are working on site or motion sensors are activated.

Signage; site identification.

Environmental pollution liability coverage.

Fee reimbursement. In submitting the conditional use application, the applicant agrees to reimburse the Township for all reasonable and direct professional consulting fees incurred by the Township related to the site inspection, including but not limited to, the Township Engineer, Township Solicitor and any other reasonable and direct consulting fees incurred for the review and approval process, and for any specialized work called for in the permit and its conditions. An escrow account shall be established by the applicant with an initial deposit of $15,000 for the draw down by the Township to pay for related fees incurred during the review and approval process of the conditional use application. Whenever the balance within the escrow account is less than $10,000, upon notification from the Township, the applicant will deposit the required amount funds into the account to restore a balance of $15,000.

A hydraulic fracturing water withdrawal facility shall be classified as a conditional use in the A-1 Agricultural Zoning District.

An applicant desiring to construct, maintain and/or operate a hydraulic fracturing water withdrawal facility shall submit a conditional use application and plan in accordance with the provisions of §§ 95-52 and 95-55 of this chapter.

Dimensional, setback, height and buffer requirements.

Land development approval. Approval of a land development plan in accordance with the terms, standards and procedures as set forth in the Dallas Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance shall be required.

Stormwater Management Ordinance. Approval of a stormwater management permit shall be required for any earth disturbance in accordance with the standards and provisions of the Dallas Township Stormwater Management Ordinance,[12] the Toby's Creek Stormwater Management Ordinance and the Bowman's Creek Stormwater Management Ordinance.

Soil erosion and sedimentation control plan. Documentation of an approved Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan by the Luzerne County Conservation District or the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and implementation of the same shall be provided prior to and during any grading and/or earth disturbance.

Parking and staging areas. The required amount of on-street vehicle parking shall be equal to not less than 75% of the maximum number of the applicant's employees, subcontractors, and agents working at a hydraulic fracturing water withdrawal facility. Unless stated otherwise, said parking areas shall comply with all applicable standards of Article XI. All vehicle parking areas and staging areas shall be setback not less than 200 feet from any property line. No vehicles shall be parked or staged on any public road right-of-way or be permitted to back into or out of the public right-of-way.

Fence standards. A secured entrance gate on the access road shall be required, and all gates are to be kept locked when the operator or its employees are not on the premises. A hydraulic fracturing water withdrawal facility shall be completely enclosed by a permanent chain-link fence. Standards for the chain-link fence and secured gate are as follows:

State, federal and local compliance. The applicant shall comply with all applicable state and federal regulations and shall show evidence of obtaining the required state and/or federal permits, including proof of insurability, before initiating any work and maintaining the required permits throughout the duration of all operations. The applicant shall notify the Township immediately of any suspension or revocation of the required state and/or federal permits. Upon notification of said suspension or revocation, the Township-issued permits will hereby be deemed suspended or revoked until state and/or federal compliance is reached.

Access roads. Access to a hydraulic fracturing water withdrawal facility shall be arranged to minimize danger to traffic, nuisance to surrounding properties and to maintain the integrity of Township roads. The following shall apply:

Engines. A compressor and any other power-driven equipment of any hydraulic fracturing water withdrawal facility shall utilize sparkless electric motors. All electrical installations and equipment shall conform to Township ordinances and the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code.

Noise. The applicant shall take the following steps to minimize noise resulting from any hydraulic fracturing water withdrawal facility.

Emergency response plan.

Lights. Outside lighting shall be directed away from adjacent properties, and shall be turned off except when personnel are working on site or motion sensors are activated.

Signage; site identification.

Environmental pollution liability coverage.

Fee reimbursement. In submitting the conditional use application, the applicant agrees to reimburse the Township for all reasonable and direct professional consulting fees incurred by the Township related to the site inspection, including but not limited to, the Township Engineer, Township Solicitor and any other reasonable and direct consulting fees incurred for the review and approval process, and for any specialized work called for in the permit and its conditions. An escrow account shall be established by the applicant with an initial deposit of $15,000 for the draw down by the Township to pay for related fees incurred during the review and approval process of the conditional use application. Whenever the balance within the escrow account is less than $10,000, upon notification from the Township, the applicant will deposit the required amount funds into the account to restore a balance of $15,000.

Permitted as an accessory structure. ASES shall be permitted as a permitted use as an accessory structure in all zoning districts.

Compliance with industry standards. The ASES layout, design, installation, and ongoing maintenance shall conform to applicable industry standards, such as those of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Underwriters Laboratories (UL), the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC), Electrical Testing Laboratory (ETL), Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) or other similar certifying organizations, and shall comply with the PA Uniform Construction Code, regulations adopted by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, and with all other applicable fire and life safety requirements. The manufacturer specifications for the key components of the system shall be submitted as part of the permit application.

Installers. ASES installers must demonstrate they are listed as a certified installer on the PA Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) approved solar installer list or that they meet the criteria to be a DEP approved installer by meeting or exceeding one of the following requirements:

Maintain in good working order. Upon completion of installation, the ASES shall be maintained in good working order in accordance with manufacturer's standards of and any other codes under which the ASES was constructed. Failure of the property owner to maintain the ASES in good working order is grounds for appropriate enforcement actions by Dallas Township in accordance with all applicable ordinances.

Underground requirements. All on-site utility, transmission lines, and plumbing shall be placed underground to the extent feasible.

Signage. The display of advertising is prohibited except for reasonable identification of the manufacturer of the system.

Glare.

Solar easements. If a solar easement, intended to guarantee unobstructed solar access, is desired by the applicant and/or property owner for an ASES, such matter shall be carried out as a civil agreement between or among all applicable parties. Dallas Township shall not be a party to any agreement designed to provide a solar easement, nor shall Dallas Township be responsible for ensuring the maintenance of any solar easement.

Decommissioning.

Zoning permit requirements.

Roof mounted and wall mounted accessory solar energy systems.

Ground mounted accessory solar energy systems.

Uses permitted by special exception. A PSES shall be permitted as one of the uses permitted by special exception in the A-1 Agricultural District, A-2 Rural Agricultural District, B-1 Neighborhood Business District, B-2 Highway Business District, IN-1 Institutional District, and I-1 General Industrial District.

Compliance with industry standards. The PSES layout, design and installation shall conform to applicable industry standards, such as those of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Underwriters Laboratories (UL), the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM),), Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Solar Rating and Certification Corporation (SRCC), Electrical Testing Laboratory (ETL), Florida Solar Energy Center (FSEC) or other similar certifying organizations, and shall comply with the PA Uniform Construction Code, regulations adopted by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, and with all other applicable fire and life safety requirements. The manufacturer specifications for the key components of the system shall be submitted as part of the permit application.

Installers. PSES installers must demonstrate they are listed as a certified installer on the PA Department of Environmental Protection's (DEP) approved solar installer list or that they meet the criteria to be a DEP approved installer by meeting or exceeding one of the following requirements:

Maintain in good working order. Upon completion of installation, the PSES shall be maintained in good working order in accordance with manufacturer's standards of and any other codes under which the PSES was constructed. Failure of the owner to maintain the PSES in good working order is grounds for appropriate enforcement actions by Dallas Township in accordance with applicable ordinances.

Underground requirements. All on-site transmission and plumbing lines shall be placed underground to the extent feasible.

Utility notification. The owner of a PSES shall provide Dallas Township with written confirmation that the public utility company to which the PSES will be connected has been informed of the customer's intent to install a grid connected system and approved of such connection.

Signage. No portion of the PSES shall contain or be used to display advertising. The manufacturer's name and equipment information or indication of ownership shall be allowed on any equipment of the PSES provided they comply with the prevailing sign regulations.

Glare.

Noise study. A noise study shall be performed and included in the zoning/building permit application. The noise study shall be performed by an independent noise study expert and paid for by the applicant. Noise from a PSES shall not exceed 50dBA, as measured at the property line.

Tree and landscaping removal. No trees or other landscaping otherwise required by the Township ordinances or attached as a condition of approval of any plan, application, or permit may be removed for the installation or operation of a PSES.

Contact information. The PSES owner and/or operator shall provide current contact information to the Township which includes at minimum a phone number and identifies a responsible person for the Township or public to contact regarding emergencies, inquiries, and complaints throughout the life of the project. The PSES owner and/or operator shall the Board of Supervisors a written plan outlining procedures on how complaints a will be addressed. For the life of the project, the current contact information shall be conspicuously posted upon locations throughout the property.

Solar easements. Where a subdivision or land development proposes a PSES, solar easements may be provided. If a solar easement, intended to guarantee unobstructed solar access, is desired by the applicant and/or property owner for an ASES, such matter shall be carried out as a civil agreement between or among all applicable parties. Dallas Township shall not be a party to any agreement designed to provide a solar easement, nor shall Dallas Township be responsible for ensuring the maintenance of any solar easement. Said easements shall be in writing, and shall be subject to the same conveyance and instrument recording requirements as other easements. Any such easements shall be appurtenant; shall run with the land benefited and burdened; and shall be defined and limited by conditions stated in the instrument of conveyance.

Decommissioning.

Permit requirements.

Ground mounted principal solar energy systems.