Barns utilized as part of a permitted agricultural operation shall comply with the area, bulk, setback and height requirements that are specified by the zoning district to which the barn is located.

Pole barns utilized as part of a permitted use shall comply with the area, bulk, setback and height requirements that are specified by the zoning district to which the barn is located.

Horse barns utilized as part of a permitted agricultural operation shall comply with the provisions that are specified under § 375-23030 of this chapter.

Horse barns utilized for transportation and are accessory to a residential use as shall comply with the provisions contained under § 375-23380 of this chapter.

Decks, patios and terraces located on a lot occupied by a single-family detached dwelling unit shall comply with the building setback requirements of the zoning district to which they are located.

Decks, patios and terraces located on a lot occupied by a single-family semidetached dwelling or townhouse dwelling may be located along the common lot line, provided that they do not project onto another property and comply with the remaining setback requirements.

Decks, patios and/or terraces located on a lot occupied by a single-family detached dwelling unit or by a single-family semidetached dwelling may be covered, provided that it is in accordance with all building code requirements.

Decks, patios and terraces located on a lot occupied by a townhouse dwelling may only be located in the rear yard and subject to the following provisions:

Deck, patios and terraces located on a lot occupied by a nonresidential use shall comply with the area, bulk and setback requirements that are specified by the zoning district in which it is located.

Noncommercial swimming pools shall include in-ground swimming pools, aboveground swimming pools, portable swimming pools and/or inflatable swimming pools, which are considered as a residential accessory use that is not open to the public or utilized as a commercial recreation use.

The swimming pool shall be utilized as a residential accessory use which shall only be available to the family of the householder and their private guests and shall follow the setback requirements of an accessory residential structure.

The swimming pool, including the decking, apron, filters, pumps and related equipment shall be located at least 15 feet behind front face of the principal building and shall comply with the minimum accessory structure side and rear yard setback requirements for the zoning district on which the swimming pool is located.

The swimming pools shall be considered as an impervious surface that shall apply towards the lot coverage requirements.

The water from a swimming pool shall not be discharged into a sanitary sewer system or onto any public street or alley. These requirements shall not apply to man-made ponds, lakes, or other impoundments unless the primary purpose for their construction is swimming.

No swimming pool shall be permitted without an operable filtration system that utilizes some antibacterial agent, such as chlorine, bromine or other acceptable method. Fish ponds and landscape ponds are exempt.

Inflatable and/or portable swimming pools over four feet in height shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter.

Any flood lighting or other illumination used in conjunction with the swimming pool shall be shielded and directed away from adjacent property owners.

All swimming pools shall comply with the appropriate provisions for permits, construction, plumbing, sanitation, inspection, operation and maintenance, which are further defined and outlined by Uniform Construction Code, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or East Lampeter Township.

Commercial swimming pools shall comply with the provisions specified under § 375-23620 of this chapter.

The therapeutic spa or hot tub shall be utilized as a residential accessory use, which shall only be available to the family of the householder and their private guests.

The therapeutic spa or hot tub, including the filters, pumps and other mechanical or structural equipment shall be located at least 15 feet behind front face of the principal building and shall comply with the minimum side and rear yard setback requirements for the zoning district on which the therapeutic spa or hot tube is located.

The therapeutic spa or hot tub shall be considered as an impervious surface that shall apply towards the lot coverage requirements.

Any flood lighting or other illumination used in conjunction with the therapeutic spa or hot tub shall be shielded and directed away from adjacent property owners.

The therapeutic spa or hot tub shall be completely enclosed by a cover in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications of the manufacturer and the codes established by East Lampeter Township.

The therapeutic spa or hot tub shall comply with the requirements for permits, construction, plumbing, sanitation, inspection, operation and maintenance, which are further regulated under the codes adopted by East Lampeter Township.

The noncommercial recreational uses shall include tennis courts, hockey rinks, skateboard facilities, basketball courts, and other similar accessory uses, where the cumulative playing surface area exceeds 1,000 square feet.

The use, including all structural facilities ground surfaces and fences, shall comply with the building setback and lot coverage requirements for the zoning district on which the permanent noncommercial recreation use is located.

The maximum height of any required structural fence associated with the noncommercial recreation use shall be six feet. This maximum height may be extended if an open mesh net is utilized and does not exceed a height of 12 feet.

Any exterior lighting facilities for the noncommercial recreation facilities, structures or uses shall comply with the building setback requirements. The maximum height of the lighting facilities shall be 10 feet. All such lighting facilities shall be directed downward to the playing surface area and shielded to prevent light spillage onto adjacent properties.

All such vehicles shall bear current license and registration unless inside a completely enclosed building.

All work shall be performed on the property of the vehicle owner or by a resident of that property working on a vehicle owned by the resident family.

Work on the motor vehicles shall be limited to the following:

All by-products and waste fuels, lubricants, chemicals, and other products shall be disposed of properly.

No vehicle shall be stored in a jacked-up position or on blocks for more than 72 continuous hours unless inside a completely enclosed building.

No trellis, pergola, swing set, paved area or other miscellaneous features, excluding fences and driveways shall be allowed within two feet of the property line.

Gazebos and pavilions shall comply with the building setback and lot coverage requirements for the zoning district on which the gazebo is located.

Fences, walls and hedges shall comply with the provisions specified by § 375-22070 (fences, walls and hedges) of this chapter.

Noncommercial greenhouses located on a lot occupied by a residential use shall comply with the building setback requirements of the zoning district to which the noncommercial greenhouse is located.

All noncommercial greenhouses shall not exceed 500 square feet per acre of land and shall not exceed 6,000 cumulative square feet in total gross covered floor area occupied by all of the noncommercial green houses located on the property. Regulations regarding hoop houses for agricultural uses shall follow Pennsylvania State Act 15 of 2018.[1]

Commercial greenhouses, as defined by this chapter, shall comply with the provisions specified under § 375-23330 (greenhouse as a commercial use) of this chapter.

No farm animals of any kind shall be permitted on a residential lot containing less than 5,000 square feet of lot area.

For residential lots containing 5,000 square feet and less than 20,000 square feet of lot area, the following provisions shall apply:

For residential lots containing 20,000 square feet and less than one acre of lot area, the following provisions shall apply:

For residential lots within a Residential Zoning District containing one acre or greater, the following provisions shall apply:

All permitted agricultural accessory activities and uses shall be securely contained or fenced.

Agricultural activities as an accessory use shall be for the use and/or consumption of the resident on which the agricultural accessory use is located.

Agricultural activities as an accessory use shall not be permitted as part of a multifamily use.

Horses utilized for transportation purposes shall be subject to the provisions contained under § 375-23380 of this chapter.

Street intersections. Where a stop condition does not exist, the triangle shall be established by measuring 100 feet from the point of intersection of the center line of the street. Within the clear-sight triangle, no buildings, structures, embankments and/or vegetative plantings shall be permitted above a height of three and below a height of 10 feet, as measured from the ground elevation, which has the potential to obstruct sight distance and visibility at the street intersection.

Driveway intersections. Where a stop condition does not exist, the triangle shall be established by measuring 50 feet from the point of intersection of the center line of the street. Within the clear-sight triangle, no buildings, structures, embankments and/or vegetative plantings shall be permitted above a height of three and below a height of 10 feet, as measured from the ground elevation, which has the potential to obstruct sight distance and visibility at the street intersection.

No garage/yard sale shall be conducted for a period longer than three consecutive days. The total of such sales may not exceed six cumulative days per calendar year.

Garage sales may offer personal possessions for sale. No importing of materials or stocking of inventory shall be permitted.

All proposed signs shall be considered temporary use and shall comply with the provisions specified under § 375-22230 of this chapter.

In no case shall any aspect of the garage/yard sale be conducted in the street right-of-way.

Water towers, antennas, utility poles, smokestacks, chimneys, flagpoles, and similar structures.

Roof-top structures for the housing of elevators, stairways, water storage tanks, ventilating fans, and other mechanical appurtenances.

Parapet walls or cornices used for ornamental purposes if not in excess of five feet above the roof line.

Certification by a Commonwealth registered surveyor that the height of the proposed structure does not extend above the height ceiling depicted on the "Airport Hazard Area for Lancaster Airport Map".

The applicant shall furnish a letter from the Lancaster Airport Authority indicating that the proposed use has been reviewed and would not violate the permitted height restrictions listed in the Federal Aviation Regulations No. 77, as amended.

Certification by a Commonwealth registered surveyor that the proposed use does not extend above the height ceiling depicted on the "Height Limitation and Zoning District Map," prepared by Robert Kimball and Associates, for the Smoketown Airport. The same surveyor shall certify that the proposed use would not violate the height restrictions listed in the Federal Aviation Regulations No. 77, as amended.

Prior to a formal submission of a subdivision plan containing a flag lot, the applicant is encouraged to submit an informal plan for review and consideration by East Lampeter Township. In all cases, the applicant must demonstrate that the following site conditions exist:

As part of the informal review, East Lampeter Township shall determine if the flag lot design is acceptable and provide directions for the submission of a formal plan for further review and consideration.

Where the use of the flag lot design has been approved by East Lampeter Township, the subdivision shall be designed in accordance with the following requirements:

If the tract of land contains any residue or undeveloped land area, the applicant shall submit an informal plan depicting how the remaining area will be developed or perpetually as open space.

Unless the site conditions change as a result of improved roads and/or the re-establishment of lot frontages, flag lots may not be further subdivided or developed for any other purpose.

Site conflicts. Off-street loading spaces shall be design so that there will be no internal site conflicts with other designated accessory or subordinate uses on the site.

Space sizes. Off-street loading spaces shall have a rectangular shape that complies with following dimensional requirements:

Composition. All driveways, access lanes and loading space areas shall be paved with an all-weather surface that shall be subject to the approval of East Lampeter Township. Unless otherwise specified by this chapter, the all-weather surface composition shall not apply to a permitted agricultural use on a farm containing more than 10 acres.

Signs. All traffic control signs within the off-street loading area shall be located in accordance with the provisions specified by East Lampeter Township and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

Additional criteria. In addition to the design standards that are specified under § 375-22150 of this chapter, the driveway, access lane and loading space shall comply with the pertinent design requirements that are specified under § 375-22050 and § 375-22160 of this chapter.

Where a property line is adjacent to the AG, R-1, R-2, R-3 and VR Zoning Districts, the landscaping screen shall comply with the following provisions:

The landscape screening requirements and buffer yard shall be comprised of trees, shrubs and other plantings that will establish a complete visual barrier within two years of the initial planting.

The design of the landscaping screen shall be subject to the approval of East Lampeter Township.

The required loading spaces may be reduced or eliminated if the applicant or developer can provide documentation that the use will not require any truck deliveries at the site. This reduction or elimination shall only apply to the loading space requirements designated with footnote (1) on the matrix chart.[2]

The required loading spaces may be reduced depending upon the specific needs and intensity of the use. As part of this reduction, the applicant shall provide documentation concerning the number of anticipated truck deliveries to the site. East Lampeter Township shall consult with its Engineer and Zoning Officer to determine the required number of loading spaces. This reduction shall only apply to the loading space requirements designated with footnote (2) on the matrix chart.

Where the off-street loading requirements contained under § 375-22150E of this chapter does not specify a loading space requirement for a use, East Lampeter Township shall consult with its Engineer and Zoning Officer to determine the required number of loading spaces. This modification shall only apply to the loading space requirements designated with footnote (3) on the matrix chart.

A new building has been constructed or a new use has been established in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

The use of the building or property has changed that requires additional off-street parking spaces to accommodate the change in use.

An existing building or use has been altered or expanded such that more off-street parking spaces are required to accommodate the alteration altered or expansion.

An off-street parking facility shall include the driveways, access drives, access isles and parking spaces.

Off-street parking spaces for residential uses shall be located on the same lot as the use served.

Unless otherwise permitted by East Lampeter Township, off-street parking spaces for nonresidential uses shall be located on the same lot as the use being served.

All parking facilities shall be arranged and marked to provide safe and orderly movement without disrupting traffic or moving other vehicles. The design of parking areas for all uses shall be such to prevent the back up of vehicles on a public street and that no portion of any parked vehicle extends over any property line.

Accessibility. All off-street parking spaces shall have access to a street by means of a driveway or access lane that complies with the provisions of this chapter.

Space sizes. All proposed off-street parking spaces shall comply with the following criteria:

Grade. The off-street parking areas shall be properly graded to provide convenient vehicular access and proper drainage and shall be maintained in usable condition. The minimum grade of areas used for parking shall be at least 1% and the maximum grade shall not exceed 5%.

Composition. All driveways, access lanes and parking space areas shall be paved with an all-weather surface that shall be subject to the approval of East Lampeter Township. Unless otherwise specified by this chapter, the all-weather surface composition shall not apply to a permitted agricultural use on a farm containing more than 10 acres.

Markings. All parking facilities shall be adequately marked and maintained for the purpose of defining parking spaces and interior drives.

Signs. All traffic control signs within the off-street parking area shall be located, designed and installed in as per the provisions specified by East Lampeter Township and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

Parking areas for nonresidential uses, which are designed to contain more than five vehicles shall be screened from adjacent land areas within the AG, R-1, R-2, R-3 and VR Zoning Districts. The screening shall be comprised of a fence, wall and/or landscaping materials of at least four feet in height and five feet in width, which shall be designed to obstruct headlight glare of the parked cars.

Off-street parking areas shall be suitably landscaped in order to enhance or buffer the surrounding area. Raised concrete or curbed planter islands shall be placed at each end of a row of parking spaces, which begins or terminates at an internal circulation drive, and within each row of parking spaces. The raised planter islands shall be placed so that there are not more than 15 off-street parking spaces in a continuous row without an intervening landscaped planter island. The raised continuous concrete curbing shall be required around each planting island. Each such island shall be at least 162 square feet in size and planted with landscaping materials.

The design of the landscaping strip shall be subject to the approval of East Lampeter Township.

Joint parking facilities for two or more uses may be established, provided that the number of spaces provided is not less than the sum total of the spaces required for each individual use.

A reduction of the total number of required off-street parking spaces that are specified under § 375-22160E of this chapter may be permitted, subject to the following criteria:

Off-premises parking spaces at other locations within 1,000 feet of the principal use may be permitted in order to satisfy the requirements for off-street parking spaces, provided that the landowner or applicant secures an agreement with the owner of the property, which will accommodate the additional demands for off-street parking. All off-premises parking areas shall consider safety, accessibility and convenience for the pedestrians traveling between the points of destination within East Lampeter Township.

For all nonresidential uses, the off-street parking space requirements of a principal use shall not exceed more than 125% of the minimum requirements specified under§ 375-2216.E of this chapter. Any increase over the maximum total number of permitted off-street parking spaces shall be reviewed and considered by the Board of Supervisors.

The width of aisles within the off-street parking facilities shall comply with the following minimum requirements:

Driveways and interior access lanes shall be designed so as to prevent traffic congestion at points of ingress and egress. All designated areas for parking and loading of trucks and/or other commercial vehicles shall be arranged so they may be utilized without interfering with the interior traffic circulation and parking facilities.

All means of ingress and/or egress shall be located and designed to accommodate traffic in a safe and efficient manner. The landowner or developer shall be responsible for the purchase and installation of any traffic control devices and the construction of additional acceleration and/or deceleration lanes as may be required by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation or East Lampeter Township.

Unless otherwise specified by East Lampeter Township, all driveways, access lanes, loading areas and parking areas shall be located, designed and constructed with an all-weather surface that shall be subject to the review and approval of East Lampeter Township.

The parking spaces for a horse and buggy shall have a minimum area of 162 square feet, which shall have a minimum width of nine feet and a minimum length of 18 feet. The minimum lot area shall be 162 square feet and the maximum lot area shall not exceed 180 square feet.

A minimum of two off-street parking spaces shall be designated as horse and buggy spaces for all nonresidential uses containing more than 5,000 square feet of gross floor area.

No tie-up space or covered shelter or shed shall be located within 50 feet of any dwelling or within 30 feet of any street right-of-way.

Each horse and buggy parking area shall be equipped with a device to which the horse can be hitched. A hitching rail with no protrusions that might entangle the horse is preferred, although other means of hitching are acceptable.

The horse and buggy parking area shall be paved with concrete or with a light brushed surface for safety and sanitation reasons.

Manure and filth shall not be permitted to accumulate, and the cleanup will be the responsibility of the proprietor on a daily basis.

The sale, display, or storage of motor vehicles, boats and/or recreation vehicles that occupies designated parking spaces for the principal use.

Automobile service and maintenance activities that are considered as active, continuous or ongoing for a period of more than 30 consecutive days.

Any nonpermitted uses and activities that compromise the requirements of this chapter.

Noise pollution and vibration. Rules and regulations of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as well as any and all regulations that may succeed or replace these regulations.

Air pollution, airborne emissions, and odor. Rules and regulations of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as well as any and all regulations that may succeed or replace these regulations.

Mechanical ventilation outlets associated with the service and/or repair work areas shall comply with all state and federal air quality and emission standards.

Water pollution. The Clean Streams Law, June 22, 1937 P.L. 1987, 35 P.S. § 691.1 et seq., as amended, as well as any and all regulations that may succeed or replace these regulations.

Mine reclamation and open pit setback. Pennsylvania Act No. 1984-219, the "Noncoal Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act," and all regulations that may succeed or replace these regulations.[1]

Glare and heat. Rules and regulations of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, as well as any and all regulations that may succeed or replace these regulations.

No business, occupation, or service shall be conducted therein.

Nor shall any parking space therein be leased to a nonoccupant of the lot.

The commercial vehicle must be parked behind the building setback line.

Vehicle must be parked at least 100 feet from any property line or at least 200 feet from any property line if truck or refrigeration unit is left running.

The driveway upon which a commercial vehicle is parked must have sufficient area for a truck turnaround so that the vehicle can enter and exit the site in a forwarded direction.

Terraces and patios, provided that it is unroofed or otherwise enclosed. Such features may not be closer than five feet to any property line.

Projecting architectural features (such as bay windows, cornices, eaves, fireplaces, chimneys, window sills, and similar features) provided that any single such feature does not exceed five square feet in external area, when viewed in plan view.

Uncovered stairs and landings, provided that such stairs or landings do not exceed three feet six inches in height.

Open balconies and fire escapes, provided that such balcony or fire escape is not supported on the ground and does not project more than five feet into any yard or within three feet of any property line.

Cornices, eaves and gutters may not project further than 18 inches into the required setback.

On every corner lot there shall be provided along each street frontage a front yard that complies with the provisions of this chapter.

Lot lines perpendicular or radial to a street right-of-way shall be deemed side lot lines, and a side yard shall be provided, as measured from the lot line in accordance with the setback requirements of the applicable zoning district.

The effect of this section shall be that four-sided lots on a corner (i.e., having two adjacent street frontages) shall, for the purposes of this chapter and notwithstanding the orientation of any building thereon, have two front yards, two side yards, and no rear yard.

In the case of an irregularly shaped lot having more than four sides, front and side yards shall be as defined above; the remaining lot lines shall, for the purposes of this chapter and notwithstanding the orientation of any building thereon, be deemed rear lot lines and a rear yard shall be measured from the lot line in accordance with the requirements of the applicable zoning district.

In cases in which an existing lot of record is changed or converted into a corner lot, as the result of an adjacent subdivision or land development, the front yard of the existing lot shall be established along the public street to which it originally had frontage as well as along the proposed or new road to which it will have frontage. All other setback requirements shall conform with the appropriate side yard setback requirements for the zoning district on which the preexisting lot is located.

No existing conforming lot of record shall be changed to a nonconforming corner lot of record as a result of site improvements for a subdivision or land development plan.

Shopping carts may be collected and stored at the storefront (upon sidewalks or under a canopy) and/or within the parking lot.

In no case shall the shopping cart storage and collection areas be located upon any facilities used for vehicle circulation or emergency vehicle access provisions.

Shopping cart storage and collection areas may be situated to provide clear pedestrian access (sidewalk or other area) at least nine feet wide and 18 feet deep adjoining the storefront or within the off-street parking area.

The seasonal sidewalk display area must be directly affiliated with the principal use on the property.

The location of such outdoor displays shall be limited to sidewalks, under canopies, and other areas immediately in front of the building storefront. The stacking or display of such items shall be arranged to provide clear pedestrian access (sidewalk or other area).

In no case shall the location of such sidewalk display areas occur within any area used for vehicular circulation, required parking and loading areas, or emergency vehicle access provisions (e.g., fire lanes).

No additional signs, except as authorized by this chapter, shall be permitted.

To provide for signs as a means of effective visual communication.

To promote adopted Comprehensive Planning and zoning objectives.

To assure compatibility of signs with land uses and buildings in the vicinity of the signs and in the community as a whole.

To improve the safety of pedestrians, vehicular traffic, and property.

To enhance the economic value of the community.

To enhance the aesthetic environment.

To minimize adverse effects of signs on nearby property.

To otherwise promote the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare of the community.

To regulate the use of signs through a sign permitting process.

To enable the fair and consistent enforcement of these sign regulations.

The provisions for signs are intended to establish to provide standards and specifications for signs and billboards for uses that are permitted by this chapter.

The provisions for signs contain technical and reference terms that are defined by this chapter.

For the purposes of this chapter, a billboard shall be considered as a type of sign.

Area. The area of a sign shall be the area of the smallest rectangle, triangle, or circle that will encompass all elements of the sign, such as letters, figures, symbols, designs, or other display. The following criteria shall also apply to the area of a sign:

Height. The height of a sign shall be measured from the average ground level beneath the sign to the highest point of the sign. The ground level shall be the lower of the ground level existing at the time of construction or the ground level existing prior to construction and prior to any earth disturbance at the site. This prior ground level may be established by any reliable source, including, without limitation, existing topographic maps, aerial photographs, photographs of the site, or affidavits of people who are personally familiar with the site. No person(s) shall artificially increase the maximum height of a sign by altering the grade at the base of the sign by any means. The following criteria shall also apply to the height of a sign:

All signs shall reflect the general character of the neighborhood.

All signs shall be constructed of durable materials, maintained in good condition, and secured in a safe manner.

When a sign becomes unsafe, the Zoning Officer shall give written notice to the owner of the premises on which the sign is located that the sign must be made safe, replaced or removed immediately.

The areas surrounding all signs shall be maintained in a neat, clean, and attractive condition.

Signs shall be removed within three months if the purpose for which they were erected no longer exists.

Each property that displays one or more permanent freestanding signs and that is in an area where street addresses have been assigned, must prominently display the address on one permanent freestanding sign visible from the street. The address must include the street number; the street name is optional. The address must be of a size and design that is easily identifiable and legible from moving traffic in the street at a distance of 100 feet (utilizing three-inch high lettering/numerals with a 3/4 inch stroke). The area of the address does not count as part of the sign area. Center signs are exempt from this requirement.

No temporary signs shall be permitted except as authorized elsewhere in this chapter.

No sign shall be located within a street right-of-way, except a public utility sign, traffic control sign, government sign, nonprofit organization sign, sidewalk sign for a business use, or any other sign that has been approved by East Lampeter Township or the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

No sign within the clear-sight triangle shall obstruct vision between the heights of 30 inches and 10 feet above the elevation of the center line of the street.

No more than one freestanding sign may be permitted along the street on which the property or use has frontage. For corner lots or properties with two front yards, a freestanding sign may be permitted along each road that the property has frontage, but shall not exceed a total of two freestanding signs.

No signs shall be painted, pasted, nailed, stapled, or otherwise attached to utility poles, trees, fences, fire hydrants, or in an unauthorized manner to walls or other signs, except insofar as such signs comply with generally applicable rules, regulations, or policies formally adopted by the governing body.

Any freestanding sign within a Floodplain Overlay District must receive approval as a special exception.

No sign shall be placed so as to obstruct any door, stairway, window, fire escape, or other means of egress or ingress.

No sign shall be placed so as to obstruct ventilation or light from a building.

No overhead sign shall have a clearance of: less than eight feet between any pedestrian walk and the lowest part of the sign; and less than 18 feet between any roadway and the lowest part of the sign.

No sign that is parallel to and attached to the face of a building shall project more than 18 inches over a public sidewalk.

No sign that is perpendicular to and attached to the face of a building shall project more than four feet from the building.

No sign shall have lights or other illuminating devices that constitute a public safety or traffic hazard.

No sign shall be permitted that imitates or that might be confused with an official traffic sign or signal, such as: by containing the words "stop" or "danger"; or by including red, green, or yellow lights.

No sign or window display shall include a revolving beam or beacon of light resembling an emergency vehicle or facility.

No sign shall advertise activities or products that are illegal under federal, state, or local municipal laws or regulations.

No sign shall include statements, words, or pictures that are considered to be vulgar, obscene, or pornographic.

No streamers, pennants, spinners, reflectors, ribbons, tinsel, balloons or similar signs shall be displayed outside a building. (Refer to "special event sign" in Table 375-22230.2 for regulations that apply to banners used as special event signs.)

In addition to any other signage permitted by this chapter, each commercial or industrial property may display one flag not to exceed 35 square feet with a company or corporate identification logo on premise on an approved, standard flag pole.

Except for time and temperature signs and except for billboards using digital technology meeting the standards hereafter set forth, no animated, sequential, intermittent, flashing, rotating, or oscillating signs shall be permitted.

The lighting source for any sign shall not include any lasers, beacons, searchlights, strobe lighting or any excessive lighting effects.

The use of highly reflective signage that creates nuisance glare or a safety hazard shall not be permitted.

Unless otherwise permitted by East Lampeter Township, no sign may be changed or modified more than one times per twenty-four-period of time.

No sign shall emit smoke, visible vapors, particles, sound, or odor.

No sign shall be place on an automobile, truck, or other vehicle if that vehicle is being used primarily for displaying such sign.

No inflatable signs shall be permitted.

No open flames shall be permitted as part of a sign or in any other way to attract attention.

Advertising painted upon or displayed upon a barn or other structure shall be considered a sign and shall comply with the regulations of this chapter.

Any sign that has been authenticated as historically significant and accurate for its specific location, whether original or a replica, may be exempted from the regulations of this chapter as a special exception.

Signs may be interior lighted with non-glaring lights; signs may be externally lighted by lights that are shielded so there is no direct light transmitted to other properties or public rights-of-way.

The light from any illuminated sign shall not adversely affect: safe vision of operators of vehicles moving on public or private streets or parking areas; any residential zoning district; and/or any part of a building or property used for residential purposes.

No lighting shall be permitted to outline buildings or structures or parts thereof through the use of exposed neon tubing, strings of lights, or other means with the exception of customary holiday decorations, which may be installed 30 days prior to and removed not later than 21 days after the holiday.

Business signs located within the AG, R-1, R-2, R-3, C-1, MU, BH, VG, VC and VR Zoning Districts shall not be illuminated when the business is closed.

All electronically illuminated signs shall be constructed to the standards/listing of the Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., and the latest edition of the National Electrical Code.

Transit bus shelter advertising shall be permitted on one side panel that does not impede a bus driver from identifying riders within the shelter. Such advertising shall face inwards toward the shelter. Transit bus shelter advertising shall be permitted on the interior rear panels. No advertising shall be permitted on the exterior panels of a transit bus shelter. No advertising associated with a transit bus shelter shall be considered billboards and shall not be counted toward the allowable signage on the property.

Externally illuminated billboards and signs shall be designed, fitted and aimed (up, down or through) in order to direct the light output onto the billboard or sign and shall not be directed onto neighboring residences, adjacent uses, or any public street. All such illumination shall consider adverse impacts associated with trespass glare that is inadvertently directed towards the sky or adjacent properties.

The light source for internally illuminated signs and billboards shall not exceed the standards set forth by East Lampeter Township, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and/or the Federal Highway Administration.

Billboards installed and operated with digital technology using light emitted diodes or equivalent technology to change messages shall be subject to the provisions specified on Table 375-22230.1 and the following:

The illumination of billboards shall be limited to the I-1, I-2 and BP Zoning Districts. The illumination of billboards within 400 feet of a residential use or zoning district shall not be permitted.

Rotating, traveling, pulsing, flashing, animated, marching or oscillating light sources, lasers, beacons, searchlights, or strobe lighting shall not be permitted.

The use of highly reflective signage that creates nuisance glare or a safety hazard shall not be permitted.

Applications for the lighting or relighting of signs and billboards shall be accompanied by a point-by-point plot of illuminance on the sign or billboard face, catalog cuts of proposed fixtures and any glare reduction devices and a description of lamps, mounting locations, aiming angles and proposed hours of operation and method for automatically extinguishing the lighting.

Billboards and signs, whether on or off-premises, shall be equipped with a programmable controller that automatically extinguishes the lighting by no later than 11:00 p.m. and remains off until dawn except that on-premise signs for uses that operate later than 11:00 p.m. shall automatically extinguish the sign lighting at the close of business.

Unless otherwise specified by this chapter, a banner and/or flag shall be considered as a permanent sign. A permit shall be required for all banners and flags.

A permanent banner or flag shall be located, designed and installed so that it does not encroach upon the street right-of-way. A temporary banner or flag may be located within the street right-of-way provided that the landowner or applicant has obtained approval from East Lampeter Township and/or the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

A temporary banner or flag may include a message or display for: a community, civic-based or nonprofit organization; business hours of operation (open or closed); directional or destination; political, election or campaign events; seasonal or special events; and other similar flags or banners. All such temporary banners or flags shall be displayed and maintained by the landowner.

The size of a banner or flag shall not exceed 20 square feet.

The hanging of banners and flags shall be the sole responsibility of the landowner or applicant.

Table 375-22230.1 provides regulations for permanent signs.

Table 375-22230.2 provides regulations for temporary signs, special event/use signs and issue signs.

The types of signs not specified within Tables 375-22230.1 and 375-22230.2 or anywhere else within this zoning district shall not be allowed.

There may be no expansion or increase in the nonconformity in any way.

Maintenance and repair of the sign are permitted; if necessary, up to 50% of the entire area of a sign and its supporting structure may be replaced in the event of damage. Any such replacement must be completed within six months of the damage occurring.

The sign must be brought into conformity if, for a period of more than 90 days, the message has no longer applied to an activity on the premises.

Common trash and recycling containers utilized for a multifamily uses (townhouse and apartments) shall be stored in the rear yard and shall be located at least 10 feet from the rear lot line.

Individual trash and recycling containers utilized for a multifamily uses (townhouses and apartments) shall be stored within the building or within a designated exterior area located at least 10 feet from the property line.

Dumpsters or solid waste disposal facilities for a nonresidential use shall comply with the side or rear yard setbacks for an accessory use, building or structure for the zoning district on which it is located. If there are no setback requirements specified for an accessory use, building or structure, the dumpster or solid waste shall comply with the side or rear yard setbacks established for a principal use.

For purposes of this section, recreational vehicles, travel trailers, utility trailers, boats (including trailers), and other trailers used solely for the transport of the residents recreational vehicle(s) are divided into two separate categories, as follows:

The temporary parking of one Class A or Class B vehicle for periods not exceeding 72 hours during any seven-day period is permitted on a paved or gravel surface, so long as the vehicle is set back no less than 10 feet from any street right-of-way, and five feet from adjoining property lines.

The storage of one Class A vehicle shall be permitted per lot behind the building setback line, so long as the unit is setback no less than five feet from any adjoining lot line. All areas used for the storage of Class A vehicles shall be maintained so as to keep vegetation properly trimmed and debris or litter disposed of regularly. All vehicles shall maintain required licenses and prevent the leakage of fuels and/or lubricants into the ground.

Except for temporary parking, as permitted under § 375-22260B(2) of this chapter, the storage of any Class B vehicle shall be prohibited within the R-1, R-2, R-3, MU, BH, VG, VC and VR Zoning Districts, or upon any existing lots used principally for residential purposes, unless the following requirements are met: