Greene Township Beaver County
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS
§ 153.215 GENERAL APPLICATION.
The provisions of this subchapter shall be subject to such exceptions, additions or modifications as herein provided by the following supplementary regulations.
(2003 Code, § 170-51) (Ord. 2-93, passed 5-4-1993)
§ 153.216 ADDITIONAL DWELLINGS AND STRUCTURES.
(A) Except as specifically provided elsewhere in this chapter, no lot shall have more than one principal dwelling structure.
(B) Where a lot is used for a permitted commercial purpose, more than one principal commercial structure may be located upon the lot, but only when such structures conform to all land use, lot coverage and yard requirements for the district in which it is located.
(C) One additional single-family mobile home dwelling unit to be occupied by a relative, may be permitted in an A-1 District, provided a minimum site of two acres is delineated for each dwelling unit situated on the property.
(D) The Zoning Officer may grant a permit for a period not to exceed six months, renewable once, for the temporary placement of a mobile home, travel trailer or motorized home to be used for living or housekeeping purposes under the following circumstances:
(1) The mobile home, travel trailer or motorized home is placed on a parcel that contains a single-family dwelling that was tendered uninhabitable by fire, storm, explosion or act of God, and the applicant for the permit had been occupying the single-family dwelling as his or her primary residence at the time of the adversity;
(2) The single-family dwelling is in the process of repair or reconstruction at the time the permit is requested, or will be under repair or reconstruction within a reasonable period of time thereafter; and
(3) The temporary living unit is equipped with adequate provisions for sanitation and is properly anchored to withstand normal weather conditions.
(E) Temporary structures used in conjunction with construction work shall be permitted only during the period that construction work is in progress. Permits for temporary structures shall be issued for a maximum period of six months.
(2003 Code, § 170-52) (Ord. 2-93, passed 5-4-1993)
§ 153.217 AREA AND YARD REQUIREMENTS.
(A) Generally. Notwithstanding the limitations imposed by any other provisions of the chapter, the Board of Supervisors may permit erection of a dwelling on any lot of record (in a district where permitted by this chapter) separately owned, or under contract of sale, and containing at the time of the passage of this chapter an area or width smaller than that required for a single-family dwelling.
(B) Side and rear yard. No structure, whether attached to the principal structures or not, including porches, garages, carports, balconies or platforms above normal grade level, shall project into any minimum side or rear yard.
(C) Front yard.
(1) No structures whether attached to the principal structures or not, including garages, carports or balconies above normal grade level, shall project into any minimum front yard.
(2) Video satellite dish installations shall be established to the rear of the front building line, and no portion of the unit or its mounting shall be situated within any required minimum side or rear lot setback areas. No portion of the unit or its mounting shall be attached in any manner to another structure or building.
(D) Lots having frontage on more than one street. Lots having frontage on more than one street shall provide the required building setback on every street.
(2003 Code, § 170-53) (Ord. 2-93, passed 5-4-1993)
§ 153.218 DRIVEWAY REGULATIONS.
(A) Driveways shall be designed in such a manner that would prevent the driveway material and associated stormwater from entering onto a public road.
(B) Residential driveways must be a minimum of five feet from property lines, subject to the right of adjoining property owners to enter joint driveway agreements, unless otherwise specified by the provisions of this chapter.
(C) Driveways for commercial and industrial uses shall have a minimum width of 20 feet unless specified otherwise by applicable regulations and must be a minimum of ten feet from property lines.
(D) Access drives to and from off-street parking, loading and vehicle service areas along public rights-of-way shall consist of well defined entrances and exits.
(2003 Code, § 170-54) (Ord. 2-93, passed 5-4-1993)
§ 153.219 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
(A) No excavation that has an obvious or identified potential of creating adverse environmental circumstances, such as erosion, slip-slide areas, subsidence, significant watercourse changes, air or water pollution or similar conditions, shall be undertaken until a zoning permit has been issued by the Zoning Officer.
(B) The applicant for a permit to proceed with excavation shall obtain all permits and authorizations required by local and any other county, state and federal governmental agencies having jurisdiction over such matters, prior to approval of a zoning permit by local authorities.
(C) Normal agricultural activities, commonly and routinely engaged in by farm and residential residents in the municipality, shall not be considered excavations and shall not require permits.
(D) No cut or fill grade shall exceed a slope of three to one (3:1) or 33-1/3%. This provision shall apply to all cuts and fills exceeding 100 square feet in exposed surface area including cuts or fills on land naturally exceeding 3:1 in slope.
(E) All lands steeper than ten to one (10:1) slope, from which structures or natural cover have been removed or otherwise destroyed, shall be appropriately graded and seeded within a reasonable time of such clearance activity. The phrase “a reasonable time” shall be interpreted to be within two weeks during the growing season and shall be rigidly applied to construction activities in order to accomplish the intent of keeping erosion to an absolute minimum.
(F) No cutting, filling or other disturbing of land and natural vegetation is permissible within 50 feet of the centerline of natural drainage course except as permitted by action of the Zoning Hearing Board. In such cases, the Board may grant permission provided special precautions are taken to ensure against continuing erosion or other circumstances which may be harmful to the immediate watercourse or in any way pollute the stream. All such action shall be in accordance with PADEP rules and regulations.
(G) All earth moving activity shall comply with the erosion and sedimentation control amendment to the Pennsylvania Clean Streams Law of 1937, P.L. 1987 and P.L. 177 (see 35 P.S. §§ 691.1 et seq.), all requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and other applicable federal, state, county or local agency or authority having enforcement jurisdiction.
(2003 Code, § 170-55) (Ord. 2-93, passed 5-4-1993)
Cross-reference:
§ 153.220 ESSENTIAL SERVICES.
Essential services as defined in this chapter shall be permitted as special exceptions in all zoning districts, subject to restrictions approved by the Zoning Hearing Board with respect to use, design, yard area, setback and height. The Board shall consider the impact of the use, activity, or structure involved, on adjacent land uses in terms of safety, potential for property devaluation and related factors.
(2003 Code, § 170-56) (Ord. 2-93, passed 5-4-1993)
§ 153.221 HEIGHT REGULATIONS.
(A) Measurement of height shall be the vertical height from the average elevation of finished grade at the front of the structure to:
(1) In case of flat-roof or domed structures: highest point of coping;
(2) In case of mansard-roof structures: deck line of roof; and
(3) In case of gable or hipped roof: average height to top of roof.
(B) The height limitations of this chapter shall not apply to flagpoles, church spires, belfries, domes or similar projections not used for human occupancy, nor to chimneys, ventilations, skylights, water tanks, public utility facilities, bulkheads, silos, antennas and other necessary mechanical and operational apparatus usually carried above the roof level.
(2003 Code, § 170-57) (Ord. 2-93, passed 5-4-1993)
§ 153.222 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS.
(A) Generally. All land use activities shall comply with the requirements of this section. The township may require evaluation by a qualified consultant, whose cost for services shall be borne by the applicant, in cases where issues develop over the need for, or the adequacy of, compliance.
(B) Fire prevention. Fire prevention and fire control equipment acceptable to standards of the Board of Fire Underwriters or other appropriate regulatory agency shall be readily available where any activity involves the handling of flammable or explosive materials.
(C) Steady-state noise emanated from stationary equipment. Steady-state noise emanating from stationary equipment or sources, which will persist during indefinite or periodic intervals of time over a period of more than seven consecutive days onto adjacent real properties or to a receiving property within any district within the township, shall not exceed the maximum noise levels prescribed in this section.
(1) Measurement.
(a) No person shall cause or permit any steady-state sound to emanate from a source property which exceeds the levels set forth in division (C)(2) below when measured at the following locations:
1. Within 25 feet of any receiving building located in any district; or
2. At any point along the boundary line between the source property and the receiving property in the A-1, R-1 and R-2 Districts.
(b) Sound measurements shall be made at six feet above ground level.
(2) Maximum permissible noise levels. Maximum permissible noise levels are:
(a) Daytime (7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.): 75 dBA; and
(b) Nighttime (10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.): 70 dBA.
(3) Measurements. Sound measurements made to determine compliance with the conditions and standards of this section shall be made using a sound level meter which conforms to Type 1 or Type 2 as specified in ANSI Specifications SI, 4-1971.
(D) Odor. No malodorous gas or matter that is discernible on any adjoining lot or property shall be permitted except for normal farm operations carried on in the A-1 District.
(E) Air pollution. No pollution of air by fly ash, dust, smoke, vapors or any substance that is harmful to health, animals, vegetation or other property shall be permitted.
(F) Erosion. No erosion by wind or water that will carry objectionable substances onto neighboring properties shall be permitted.
(G) Water pollution. Water pollution in violation of any standards established by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection shall not be permitted.
(2003 Code, § 170-58) (Ord. 2-93, passed 5-4-1993)
§ 153.223 STORAGE AND SCREENING.
(A) No lot or premises may be used as a storage area or dump for garbage, junk automobiles, appliances or storage or collection of any other miscellaneous items except as provided for in appropriate subchapters of this chapter or other applicable township statutes.
(B) No more than two vehicles or other units of motorized equipment that are disabled, from which the wheels or engine have been removed, or which are not in operating condition or do not have a current motor vehicle license and/or inspection sticker attached, shall be placed, parked or stored for a period exceeding 90 days, in any district; nor shall any owner or occupant of the property in any district permit said property to be used for the parking or storage of such vehicles or equipment. The foregoing shall not prohibit the rental of space in a private or public garage, repairs in a permitted garage in a commercial district, or storage of vehicles in a junkyard. This regulation is not meant to apply to operable classic or antique motor vehicles, farm tractors, racers and other vehicles not requiring state inspection.
(C) Any material stored outside an enclosed structure being used for commercial or industrial purposes, as an incidental part of the primary operation, shall be screened by opaque ornamental fencing, walls or evergreen plant material in order to minimize visibility if the storage area is readily visible from adjoining properties zoned R-1 or R-2. Materials shall not be deemed to include operable vehicles. In addition, bulk fuel storage shall be no closer than 200 feet to an existing dwelling, school, hospital or related residential use.
(D) Where required, a screen or buffer shall have a height adequate to achieve its purpose. Plant materials used for screening shall consist of dense evergreen plants. They shall be of a kind, or used in such a manner, so as to provide a continuous opaque screen within 24 months after commencement of operations in the area to be screened. The governing body shall require that either new planting or alternative screening be provided if, after 24 months, the plant materials do not provide an opaque screen.
(E) Mobile recreational vehicles, such as travel trailers, pickup coaches and motorized homes parked or stored in agricultural or residential districts may be used by family members or visitors at the on-site residence for temporary camping for periods not to exceed 90 consecutive days.
(2003 Code, § 170-59) (Ord. 2-93, passed 5-4-1993)
Cross-reference:
Junkyards and Junk Dealers, see Chapter 111
§ 153.224 SINGLE-UNIT MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION.
Individual mobile homes, not a part of a mobile home park, that are installed where permitted on private land as single-family residential dwellings shall comply with all regulations for conventional dwelling houses with respect to size, setback and side lines of the district in which it will be sited, and shall meet the following additional requirements.
(A) The mobile home shall be installed to conform with all front yard, side yard and rear yard setback lines applicable to housing in the district.
(B) The mobile home shall be installed upon, and securely fastened to, a frost-free basement, permanent footer or comparable stable and secure base as approved by the Township Supervisors.
(C) An enclosure (skirting) of compatible design and material shall be erected around the entire base of any mobile home installation when the base (as required in division (B) above) does not completely enclose open spaces between the bottom of the mobile home structure and the ground level below said structure. Said enclosures shall provide for sufficient ventilation to inhibit decay and deterioration of the structure and to deter habitation by vermin.
(D) The owner shall provide a potable water supply and shall provide a sewage disposal system which meets all standards of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
(2003 Code, § 170-60) (Ord. 2-93, passed 5-4-1993)
§ 153.225 FLOODPLAIN ZONING REGULATIONS.
All development within flood prone areas of the township shall conform to applicable requirements of the current floodplain regulations of the township.
(2003 Code, § 170-61) (Ord. 2-93, passed 5-4-1993)
§ 153.226 SWIMMING POOLS.
(A) Every swimming pool, not including farm ponds, that has a below-ground depth of 24 inches or more, and every swimming pool that has a height of three feet or more at its highest point above ground, must comply with the side, rear and front yard setback requirements of this chapter.
(B) Every swimming pool that is permanent in nature (all inground swimming pools, pools installed partially or completely below ground level and a wooden and/or metal frame exterior with a plastic liner or other liner as is customarily used in the industry that is not normally taken down during the winter months) must be enclosed with a fence of a height no less than four feet above ground level, and said fence must completely enclose said pool. Gates must have an appropriate lock installed thereon to deter unauthorized entrance.
(C) Above ground pools with decks utilizing a step gate combination or a step or stairway to gain access to said pool must have a gate across the steps equipped with a workable lock, or if the steps or stairway is retractable, the same must be attached to a lock that is secured when the same are retracted.
(D) Aboveground nondecked pools four feet or more in height are exempt from the requirements of divisions (B) and (C) above; however, all means of access and egress such as ladders, steps, ramps, platforms, embankments or similar facilities shall be removed or secured when the pool is unattended by responsible individuals.
(2003 Code, § 170-62) (Ord. 2-93, passed 5-4-1993)
§ 153.227 ROADSIDE STANDS.
Roadside stands for the sale of produce and related farm products produced on site in A-1 Districts shall conform to the following minimum standards.
(A) Structures shall be a minimum distance of 15 feet from the highway right-of-way line.
(B) An off-street parking area must be provided for patrons.
(C) All parking areas shall be a minimum of ten feet from the highway cartway.
(2003 Code, § 170-63) (Ord. 2-93, passed 5-4-1993)
§ 153.228 RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL USES.
(A) Home gardening is a permitted accessory use in all A-1, R-1 and R-2 Districts.
(B) Temporary roadside stands for the seasonal sale of locally grown agricultural products in R-1 and R-2 Districts are permitted but must be set back at least 30 feet from the cartway.
(C) All stands must be removed when seasonal use is terminated.
(D) At least two off-street parking spaces must be provided in addition to those required under regulations for residential parking and shall be a minimum of ten feet from the highway cartway.
(2003 Code, § 170-64) (Ord. 2-93, passed 5-4-1993)