Receive and examine all applications for permits governed by this chapter and issue such permits only when in conformance with the provisions of the chapter and with other Township ordinances; provided, however, that the issuance of a permit shall not be deemed a waiver of the requirements of any Township ordinance.

Keep an official record of all business and activities, including complaints of a violation of any of the provisions of this chapter and of the action taken consequent to each such complaint. All such records shall be open to public inspection.

Before issuing any permit, and at his discretion, examine or cause to be examined all buildings, structures, signs, or lands and portions thereof for which an application has been filed.

Issue cease and desist orders and order, in writing, correction of all conditions found to be in violation of the provisions of this chapter. Such written orders shall be served personally, or by constable, by general mailing, or by certified mail upon persons, firms, or corporations deemed by the Zoning Officer to be violating the terms of the chapter. It shall be unlawful for any person to violate any such order lawfully issued by the Zoning Officer, and any person violating any such order shall be guilty of a violation of this chapter.

With the approval of the Board of Supervisors, or when directed by the Board, institute any appropriate enforcement proceedings to prevent unlawful use; to restrain, correct, or abate violations so as to prevent the unlawful occupancy or use of any building, structure, or land; or to prevent any illegal act, conduct, business, or use in or about such premises.

Revoke a permit issued:

Maintain a map showing the current zoning classification of all land.

Submit monthly to the Board of Supervisors a written statement of all permits, violations, and stop-work orders recommended or promulgated.

All applications for zoning permits, building permits, use and occupancy permits shall be made directly to the Zoning Officer. (Application to additional county, state, and federal agencies may be required.)

All applications shall be in writing on forms to be furnished by the Zoning Officer. The number of required copies of applications, supporting information and documents shall be determined by the Zoning Officer on an as needed basis.

Lot lines and corner markers shall be accurately located on the lot by a registered land surveyor and the proposed location of all buildings, structures, and required improvements shall be located and staked on the lot for review by the Zoning Officer or designee at the time of permit application submission.

No person shall erect, alter, or convert any structure, building, or sign, nor alter any land, nor alter the use of any land or structure nor any other development, until the Zoning Officer issues a zoning permit (and, as necessary, a building permit) for said change or construction. Zoning permits shall be issued in duplicate. One copy shall be kept conspicuously on the premises, and no person shall perform building operations or site preparation operations of any kind unless a zoning permit is being displayed.

A separate zoning permit is required for each use or tenant within any multi-tenant or multi-use building or on any multi-use parcel of land. Changes in tenancy, activities, or uses shall require zoning permits.

Any such permit shall expire and become invalid if: (1) the permitted construction or change in use is not commenced within 180 days from the date of issuance of the permit, or (2) the permitted construction or change of use is not completed within five years from the date of issuance of the permit.

In the event the project is not completed within five years from the date of issuance of the permit, the Zoning Officer may grant an extension of time to complete the project, provided there is no deviation from the original plan on which the zoning permit was based. Such extension shall be for the minimum time period necessary, but in no event shall exceed one year beyond the expiration date of the original zoning permit, as extended. The extension request shall be submitted on a form provided by the Township.

The Zoning Officer may issue a work cease and desist order if the work being done on the premises differs materially from that called for in the application.

Except as a building or structure may be exempted under this chapter or otherwise under the Township Building Code (UCC) [Chapter 5, Part 1], a building permit shall be required where a building or structure is to be erected constructed, reconstructed, structurally altered, or moved. An addition to a principal structure, where the proposed additional area is designed to be habitable, shall require a building permit under the terms applicable to a principal structure. Work to be performed under the terms of any building permit shall conform to the requirements of the UCC. No building permit shall be issued until the Zoning Officer or designee has certified that the proposed building, structure, or enlargement complies with the provisions of this chapter and all other ordinances of East Nottingham Township and all applicable state and federal statutes and regulations.

All applications for building permits for principal structures shall be made in writing on a form furnished by the Township and shall be accompanied by the following supporting documents:

All applications for building permits for accessory structures shall be made in writing on a form furnished by the Township and shall be accompanied by the following supporting documents:

No more then 10 lots in a subdivision may have active building permits at one time. The eleventh building permit in a subdivision cannot be issued until one of the previous 10 building permits has been completed and a use and occupancy permit issued pursuant to § 27-2107.

A building permit shall be required for the placement of a mobile home on any lot, whether or not such lot is located within a mobile home park. The terms of Subsection 3, above, shall be applicable.

No mobile home shall be removed from any mobile home park or any other lot within East Nottingham Township without first obtaining a removal permit from the Township Tax Collector or his/her designee, as required by Pennsylvania Act 54 of 1969, 72 P.S. § 5020-407(e). Such permit shall be issued upon payment of the required fee and any real estate taxes assessed against the home and unpaid at the time the permit is requested.

Use and occupancy of any building or other structure hereafter erected or altered for which a building permit is required.

Change in the use of any building or structure or any part thereof.

Use of land or change in the use thereof, except that the use of vacant land or change in use for cultivation shall not require a use and occupancy permit.

Change in use or extension of a nonconforming use.

Operation of any home occupation as may be provided under terms of this chapter.

One copy of any approved plot plan, land development plan, or other data and information deemed appropriate by the Zoning Officer to evaluate compliance with this chapter and other applicable regulations.

One copy of the architectural plans for any proposed building or structure under application.

Residential. Any earth disturbance greater than 1,000 square feet for the purpose of the following:

Nonresidential (Commercial, Industrial, or Institutional). Any earth disturbance greater than 1,000 square feet for the purpose of the following:

Agricultural. Any earth disturbance greater than 1,000 square feet for the purpose of the following:

Exclusions.

A property sketch (drawn to approximate scale) of the lot on which the work is to be performed.

Description of the features, existing and proposed, surrounding the lot that are important to the proposed development.

Description of the general topographic (including drainage) and soil conditions on the lot (available through the Chester County Conservation District).

Location and description of existing and future man-made features of importance to the proposed development (i.e., wells, septic systems, cuts and fills, buildings, driveways, etc.).

Description and location of soil erosion and sediment control measures in accordance with standards and specifications of the Chester County Conservation District. The attached plan illustrates what a typical plan would look like. At a minimum the following items shall be included in the plan:

A time schedule indicating the anticipated start and completion dates of the development sequence and the time of exposure of each area prior to the completion of the effective erosion and sediment control measures.

The erosion and sediment control plan has been prepared in accordance with the above specifications and approved by the Township Engineer.

No more than 10 lots in a subdivision may undergo earthmoving activities at any one time. The eleventh permit in a subdivision cannot be issued until one of the previous 10 permitted lots has had its erosion and sediment control plan satisfactorily implemented, the control measures have been inspected and approved by the Township Engineer, and all major excavation and earthmoving activities necessary to start construction, including stripping topsoil and excavation of the basement and/or footers, are complete.

The Township Planning Commission shall review each conditional use request pursuant to the criteria in this chapter, and submit its recommendations to the Board of Supervisors.

After review by the Planning Commission, the Board of Supervisors shall hold a public hearing pursuant to public notice. The public hearing shall be held within 60 days from the date the application was filed, unless such time is extended in writing by the applicant.

Following the public hearing, the Board of Supervisors shall render a decision on the matter in accordance with statutory requirements.

In granting an application for conditional use approval, the Board of Supervisors may waive or modify applicable area and bulk regulations and design standards when said waiver or modification is deemed by the Board of Supervisors to be in the public interest and in furtherance of the goals as set forth in this chapter.

If the Board of Supervisors approves the application and accompanying generalized site plan, such approved plan shall accompany: (1) any application for subdivision or land development as prescribed by the Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance [Chapter 22], in addition to the detailed plans normally required, and (2) any application for a building permit or use and occupancy permit. The issuance or denial of such permit shall take place in the regularly prescribed manner herein pertaining to permits, but shall be preceded by compliance with the Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance [Chapter 22].

The proposed use at the location in question shall be in the public interest and best serve the public health, safety, and general welfare.

The proposed use shall be consistent with the goals and objectives of the East Nottingham Township Comprehensive Plan and those of the East Nottingham Township Open Space, Recreation, and Environmental Resource Plan.

The size, scope, extent, and character of the proposed use shall be consistent with the spirit, purpose, and intent of this chapter.

Applicant shall take into consideration the character and type of development in the area surrounding the tract, and determine that the proposed change will not injure or detract from the use of surrounding properties or from the character of the neighborhood.

Consideration shall be given to the effect of the proposed use with respect to the most appropriate use of land, conserving building and property values, and safety from fire and other dangers.

Sufficient land area shall be made available to be able to effectively screen the proposed conditional use from adjoining different uses.

Sufficient safeguards for parking, traffic control, screening, setbacks and other design requirements under this chapter can be implemented to remove any potential adverse influences created by the proposed use.

The impact and effect on buildings or districts of historical or architectural significance shall be considered.

Upon submission of an application or appeal before either the Board of Supervisors or the Zoning Hearing Board, the applicant shall deposit an amount of money in accordance with a schedule of applicant expenses, adopted by resolution of the Board of Supervisors.

If, at any time, the charges then made against the applicant's deposit shall reduce the remaining balance to an amount less than 15% of the initial deposit amount and thereby render the balance insufficient to insure payment of all expenses that may accrue in the disposition of the pending appeal or application, the applicant shall, upon notice from the Township, provide additional deposits to assure adequate funds to pay such expenses as they may accrue. The failure of the Township or the Zoning Hearing Board to require and obtain additional deposits from time to time shall not relieve the applicant from liability for expenses in excess of deposits. Any amount deposited in excess of actual final expenses shall be refunded to the applicant.

The applicant shall be responsible for all costs related to the public hearing that are authorized by and consistent with the Municipalities Planning Code, 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq. Responsibility for the costs of a conditional use hearing shall be the same as those specified in the Municipalities Planning Code, 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq., for a hearing before the Zoning Hearing Board.