Lower Paxton Township
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
ARTICLE V
Supplemental Regulations
§ 203-501 Screening and landscaping.
A.
Landscaping specifications. Landscaping shall be provided in accordance with the following specifications: A landscaping plan, with detailed drawings, must be submitted with a required land development application or in the case where land development approval is not required prior to building permit application. The landscaping plan must contain and show the following information:
(1)
All required buffer areas with proposed plantings (identifying each proposed tree, bush, or shrub) drawn to scale and identifying the size of the plantings.
(2)
All required plantings (identifying each tree, bush, shrub, the use of sod or seeding, etc.) drawn to scale and identifying the size of plantings.
(3)
Any existing trees or vegetation which are to be preserved, accurately identifying their relative location.
(4)
Any existing trees or vegetation which will be removed, accurately identifying their relative location.
(5)
All areas of a lot not covered by building or impervious material shall be maintained as landscaped or natural areas.
(6)
A replacement program for any non-surviving plants must be included.
(7)
Plans for buffer yards and plant screening shall be reviewed and approved by the Shade Tree Commission.
(8)
Required bufferyard planting shall not be placed within the right-of-way, except that the Township may allow deciduous canopy trees.
B.
General landscaping requirements. Except for single-family detached, single-family semi-detached, and two-family detached dwellings, any part or portion of a property which is not used for building area, accessory use, or parking lot or space area shall be planted with an all-season ground cover, shrubbery, grass, or mulch and shall be landscaped according to an overall landscaping and maintenance plan.
(1)
Landscaped areas shall contain evergreen and/or deciduous trees at least one inch in caliper, evergreen and/or deciduous shrubs one foot to three feet in height, and continuous ground cover.
(2)
Bufferyards shall be landscaped and free of structures, dumpsters, commercial or industrial storage, or display, signs, manufacturing or processing activity, materials, loading and unloading areas, or vehicle parking or display.
C.
Bufferyards.
(1)
Buffer areas required. Buffer areas are required under the following circumstances:
(a)
Parking lots and loading areas. A landscape buffer will be required around the perimeter of parking lots and loading areas in all zoning districts.
(b)
Adjacent uses. Bufferyards are intended to minimize impacts of differing land uses on adjacent sites or properties. When new development is proposed, bufferyards will be required along the perimeter of the site. Bufferyards on a redeveloped site may be relaxed or eliminated at the discretion of the Township where the development proposes reuse of existing structures on the site and where such site does not provide adequate area for the addition of a buffer.
(c)
Where the express standards and criteria for a conditional use or use by special exception in this chapter specify that a bufferyard is required.
(2)
Applicants shall demonstrate through the submission of a landscape plan that sufficient landscaping and buffering is provided to minimize impact to adjacent land uses. When required, a minimum of two deciduous trees and three evergreen trees shall be required for every 100 feet of property line where buffering is required. In addition, five shrubs shall be provided for every 100 feet of property line where buffering is required. Bufferyards are required to be a minimum of 10 feet in width. The Township encourages flexibility in design and will entertain alternative buffering plans where the applicant demonstrates the buffering plan is equal to or better than the requirements of this chapter and meets the intent of this section. The use of decorative walls, decorative fences, and landscape mounds are allowable to meet the requirements of this section.
(3)
Bufferyards shall be maintained and kept free of debris and rubbish.
(4)
No structure, parking, processing activity, or storage of any materials shall be permitted in a bufferyard. However, access roads, service drives, and utility easements may cross a bufferyard.
(5)
Bufferyards shall be included on applicable subdivision and land development plans for review and approval. The plans shall show the location of all the buffer yards and the placement, species, and size of all vegetative material to be planted therein.
(6)
Nonresidential uses abutting residential uses shall have a minimum bufferyard of 30 feet.
(a)
If a business includes an area(s) used for manufacturing or has a loading dock, then the minimum buffer yard shall be increased to 70 feet, and the minimum height of the plantings shall be increased to eight feet.
(b)
Within the Village and Traditional Neighborhood Development Districts the minimum bufferyard shall be four feet.
(c)
The bufferyard requirement can be waived within the Traditional Neighborhood Development District if the business use is built before the adjacent residential use is sold and the applicant proves compatibility as part of the master plan review by the Township.
(7)
If a lot includes more than 100,000 square feet of business building floor area, than the minimum bufferyard width shall be increased to 70 feet with the minimum height of initial planting increased to eight feet,
(8)
A 10 feet minimum buffer with screening shall be required where a residential use with a rear yard abutting a public street or expressway.
(9)
A required yard may overlap a required bufferyard if the requirement for each is met. The bufferyard shall be measured from the district boundary line, street right-of-way line or lot line, whichever is applicable.
D.
Fencing.
(1)
Fences and walls accessory to residential use. The following fences and walls may be erected as an accessory structure to a residential use:
(a)
Front yards.
[1]
Split rail or any other fence with 50% or less of the surface area being opaque, not exceeding four feet in height. Chain link fences are prohibited in front yards in residential zoning districts.
[2]
Masonry wall or fence with 50% or more of the surface area being opaque, not exceeding three feet in height.
(2)
Fences and walls accessory to nonresidential use. The following fences and walls may be erected as an accessory structure to a nonresidential use in any yard:
(3)
General requirements for fences and walls.
(a)
No fence in any district shall be erected in such manner to obstruct visibility at a street or driveway intersection.
(b)
The finished side of the fence shall face out toward neighboring properties and the street.
(c)
Any wall or fence in a buffer yard shall be placed on the inside of any required screening.
(d)
Fences for public or private tennis courts and similar outdoor recreational facilities may be erected up to 10 feet in height, if constructed of chain link material.
(e)
A retaining wall of any height may be erected along any property line or in any required yard where it is needed to prevent a landslide or other hazardous condition. The location and placement of a retaining walls shall meet the requirements of the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.[1] Wall in excess of six feet in height shall have a safety feature place along the top of the wall such as a fence or railing erected along in all areas that exceed six feet.
(f)
A one foot setback is required setback is recommended to provide for future maintenance of the fence however fences can be located along a property boundary if a foot setback cannot be achieved.
(g)
The owner of any fence or wall shall be responsible for maintaining it in good repair. If a fence or wall is not being properly maintained, the Zoning Officer shall give written notice to the owner of the property to repair or remove the fence or wall within the time period stipulated by the notice. Failure to comply with the order shall be considered a violation of this chapter.
(h)
Any fence within a commercial or industrial district shall be constructed of wood planks, PVC panels, PVC picket-style posts or similar designs and material. The previous options shall be used opposed to chain-link or wood sheeting.
(i)
Any wall that is visible outside of the buffer yard shall be constructed of brick, decorative masonry or stucco, stone or have an appearance of such material.
E.
General provisions.
(1)
Openings for driveways shall be permitted to cross a required buffer area. Plantings in required buffer areas shall be located to not obstruct visibility for traffic entering or leaving the site.
(2)
Maintenance required. It shall be the responsibility of the owner/applicant to assure the continued growth of all required landscaping and/or to replace the same in the event of frost, vandalism, disease, or other reasons for the discontinued growth of the required trees, shrubs, and bushes. Replacement shall be no later than the subsequent planting season.
(3)
Conflict between buffer areas and building setback requirements. When the width of a required buffer area conflicts with the minimum building setback requirements of this chapter, the greater distance shall apply. The buffer area planting requirement shall be adhered to regardless of the setback requirement.
(4)
Stormwater management facilities in buffer areas. Stormwater management facilities and structures may be maintained within a buffer area, but the existence of such facilities or structures shall not be a basis for a failure to meet the planting requirements.
F.
Plant sizes.
(1)
Deciduous trees. All trees required to be planted shall be a minimum of two inches in diameter at a point one ft. above the ground. All required trees shall be a minimum of six feet in height at time of planting measured from the ground adjacent to the planted tree to the top of the tree.
(2)
Evergreen trees. All evergreen trees required to be planted shall be a minimum of six feet in height at the time of planting measured from the ground adjacent to the planted tree to the top of the tree.
(3)
Shrubs. All shrubs required to be planted shall be a minimum of 24 inches in height at planting.
G.
Screening.
(1)
Screen planting shall be provided where a commercial or industrial use adjoins the residential district, mixed-use district or a residential use. Screen plantings shall be provided also in any other instance where screening is required by this chapter. They shall be located in the exterior portion of a required bufferyard(s) or in the side setback(s) and shall be in accordance with the following requirements:
(a)
Plant material used in screening shall be at least four feet high when planted, shall spread not more than three feet apart, and be sufficient height and density to reasonably conceal the structures and uses from the view of adjacent use. Ultimately, a year-round visual screen of at least six feet in height should be achieved.
(b)
Screening shall be maintained permanently. Any vegetation which does not live shall be replaced within one year.
(c)
The screen plantings shall be so placed that at maturity it will be closer than three feet from any ultimate right-of-way or property line.
(d)
A clear sight triangle shall be maintained at all street intersections and at all points where vehicular access ways intersect public streets (See § 203-523 of this article).
(e)
The screen planting shall be broken only at points of vehicular or pedestrian access.
(f)
Vegetative screening shall include a variety of deciduous and evergreen species which are indigenous to the area as to provide a year-round visual buffer.
(g)
Evergreen trees shall be planted using diagonal off-sets to allow for future growth.
(h)
If existing healthy trees with a trunk diameter of six inches or greater measured at 4.5 feet above ground level within the bufferyard, they shall be preserved to the maximum extent possible.
(i)
Weak steam plants shall not be used to meet the bufferyard requirements.
(j)
Bufferyards composed of one species shall be avoided.
(k)
Plant screens shall be placed as to not obstruct a street or walkway when mature.
§ 203-502 Lighting requirements.
§ 203-503 Environmental performance standards.
A.
Steep slopes. In areas of steep slopes, i.e., those above 15%, the following standards shall apply:
B.
Ponds, watercourses, or wetlands. No development, filling, grading, piping, or diverting shall be permitted except for required roads and utility line extensions, unless authorized and permitted by the appropriate state, county, or other regulatory agency.
C.
Stormwater drainage and management. All plans shall comply with the provisions of state and local regulations in effect at the time of final plan approval by Township Board of Supervisors.
D.
Fats, oils, and grease. Residential, commercial, and/or industrial properties located within the Township shall not be permitted to dump fats, oils, and/or grease into the public sewer system.
E.
Soil erosion and sedimentation. With any earth disturbance, there shall be control of erosion and the protection of streams and ponds from sedimentation in accordance with the "Clean Streams Law P.L. 1987,"[1] Chapter 102 of Title 25 of the Pennsylvania Code, and the "Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control Manual" of the DEP. In addition, an E&S Plan shall be required as part of the application for any Township permit where earth disturbance or excavation will occur. As a minimum, where sediment can be transported away from the disturbed area, a silt fence or straw bale barrier shall be erected and maintained in working order until vegetation is fully established, or erosion resistant ground cover has been installed. Additional sediment pollution control measures may be required where land development is more extensive and/or if a land development requires an NPDES permit.
[1]
Editor’s Note: See 35 P.S. § 691.1 et seq.
§ 203-504 General performance standards.
A.
Glare. There shall be no direct or sky-reflected glare, whether from floodlights or from high-temperature processes (for example, combustion or welding), so as to be visible from within any district.
B.
Fire hazards. Any activity involving the use or storage of flammable or explosive materials shall be protected by adequate firefighting and fire-suppression equipment and by such safety devices as are normally used in the handling of any such material.
C.
Radioactivity or electrical disturbance. No activity shall emit dangerous radioactivity or electrical disturbance adversely affecting the operation of any equipment other than that of the creator of such disturbance.
D.
Odors. No malodorous gas or matter shall be permitted which is discernible on any adjoining lot or property.
E.
Discharge. No discharge at any point into any private sewage disposal system or stream or into the ground, of any materials in such a way or in such nature or temperature as can contaminate any water supply or otherwise cause the emission of dangerous or objectionable elements or the accumulation of solid wastes conducive to the breeding of rodents or insects is permitted.
F.
Heat, cold, dampness, or movement of air. No activities producing heat, cold, dampness, or movement of air are permitted which shall produce any material effect on the temperature, motion, or humidity of the atmosphere at and/or beyond the lot line.
G.
Air pollution. No pollution by air by fly ash, dust, vapors, or other substance shall be permitted which is harmful to health, animals, vegetation, or other property, or which can cause excessive soiling. Ultimately, air pollution may be acceptable provided that the use complies with all regulations or requirements of the DEP, EPA, and all other regulatory agencies.
H.
Determination of compliance with performance standards. During the review of an application for zoning approval, the applicant may be required to submit data and evidence documenting that the proposed activity, facility, or use will comply with the provisions of this section. In reviewing such documentation, the Township may seek the assistance of any public agency having jurisdiction or interest in the particular issues and the Township may seek advice from a qualified technical expert. All costs of the expert's review and report shall be paid by the applicant. A negative report by the technical expert and the applicant's refusal or inability to make alterations to ensure compliance with this section shall be a basis for denying approval of the application.
§ 203-505 Outdoor storage.
A.
Outdoor storage of any kind shall not be permitted unless it is accessory to and associated with a principal use and part of the operation conducted on the premises.
B.
All storage shall be completely enclosed and screened from view through use of a fence or screen planting.
C.
No storage shall be permitted in a front yard.
D.
In nonresidential zoning districts, except for nurseries, garden supply, building supply, custom crafting, and similar businesses which require outside storage of materials, storage and display of materials outside a completely enclosed structure shall not be permitted. In the case of nurseries, garden supply, building supply, custom crafting, and similar businesses, outside display and storage areas shall be completely enclosed by an opaque fence or dense, compact evergreen hedge which is at least six feet in height.
E.
In any other zoning district, any material or equipment stored outside an enclosed building, except for the purposes identified above, shall be incidental to the principal use of the lot and shall be stored to the rear of the building or an alternative location which screens the storage area from public view from the street. Buffering as identified in the bufferyard requirements of Article V of this chapter, may be required to screen material or equipment stored outside and shall be decided upon the discretion of the Township Board of Supervisors.
F.
All organic rubbish and discarded materials shall be contained in tight, vermin-proof dumpsters which shall be screened from public view by an opaque fence, masonry wall or dense, compact evergreen hedge which meets the requirements of § 203-521A of this chapter. Containers shall not be permitted in the front yard.
G.
No lot or premises shall be used as a garbage dump or a dead animal rendering plant. No manure, rubbish, or miscellaneous refuse may be stored in the open within any zoning district where the same may be construed as a menace to public health or safety. No exceptions shall be made except by official government action.
§ 203-506 Utilities.
A.
All electrical, telephone, cable television, and other communication system service laterals on a lot or site shall be installed underground for new developments.
§ 203-507 Temporary uses.
A.
Permit required. An occupancy permit is required for any temporary use of land and/or a structure.
(1)
Authorized temporary uses, residential districts.
(a)
Model home in a plan of homes used temporarily as a sales office which shall terminate upon the sale or rental of the last unit.
(b)
Rental or sales office in a multi-family residential complex.
(c)
Outdoor fair, exhibit, show, or other special event that is sponsored by a nonprofit organization.
(d)
Pop-up events, defined as temporary events that last from a few hours or few days, not exceeding five days. Refer to Article II for the full definition of "pop-up event."
(e)
Private garage/yard sale.
(f)
Five consecutive day long events and long-weekend events.
(g)
Other temporary uses, as approved by the Township Board of Supervisors and the Township Codes Enforcement Officer.
B.
Conditions of approval for temporary uses.
(1)
Adequate traffic and pedestrian access and off-street parking areas must be provided to the extent possible.
(2)
Any licenses and permits required to sell products or food or approvals from other governmental agencies shall be submitted prior to the issuance of the occupancy permit.
(3)
The Township Chief of Police, Fire Chief, and the Codes Enforcement Officer shall be notified in writing of the temporary use.
(4)
If the applicant does not own the land on which the temporary use is to be located, a letter of agreement and/or permission between the applicant and the landowner shall be submitted.
(5)
The applicant shall be responsible for conducting the temporary use or activity in a safe manner within the conditions set forth by the Township. This includes, but is not limited to, provisions for security, trash pick-up, and daily maintenance of the grounds.
(6)
The Zoning Officer may refer any application for a temporary use to Planning Commission for review and recommendation prior to issuance of the occupancy permit.
(7)
The provisions of this section in no way shall be deemed to authorize the outdoor display or sale of automobiles, trailer, or equipment rentals, used furniture, appliances, plumbing or building materials, or similar display or sale in any district except as specifically authorized by this chapter.
C.
Temporary construction structures. Temporary structures and trailers used in conjunction with construction work may not be moved onto a site until the building permit has been issued and must be removed within 30 days after the completion of construction. Permits for such temporary structures shall not exceed one year but up to three annual renewals of the permit may be obtained.
§ 203-508 Open burning.
A.
Open burning shall comply with the open burning regulations as outlined in the Township's Fire Code, as may be amended from time to time.
§ 203-509 Essential services.
A.
Essential services, as defined in this chapter, shall be permitted in all zoning districts, subject to the restrictions approved by the Planning Commission with respect to use, design, yard area, setbacks, and height.
§ 203-510 Projections into required yards.
§ 203-511 Fences and walls.
A.
Fences and walls accessory to residential use. The following fences and walls may be erected as an accessory structure to a residential use 12 inches from all property lines:
(1)
Front yards.
(2)
Side and rear yards.
(a)
Masonry or concrete wall, not exceeding three feet in height.
(b)
Any other type of fence, not exceeding six feet in height.
(c)
Security fence for a swimming pool, not exceeding eight feet in height.
(d)
Barbed wire fences shall not be permitted in conjunction with a residential use.
(e)
The finished side of a fence should face the adjacent property.
B.
Fences and walls accessory to a nonresidential use. The following fences and walls may be erected as an accessory structure to a nonresidential use in any yard 12 inches from all property lines:
(1)
Masonry or concrete wall, not exceeding three feet in height.
(2)
Fences with 50% or less of the surface area being opaque, not exceeding eight feet in height.
(3)
Fences with more than 50% of the surface area being opaque, not exceeding six feet in height.
(4)
Commercial building fencing shall be made of wood slated materials or vinyl.
C.
General requirements for fences and walls.
(1)
No fence in any district shall be erected in such a manner to obstruct visibility as a street or driveway intersection, in accordance with this chapter.
(2)
Fences for public or private tennis courts and similar outdoor recreational facilities may be erected up to 10 feet in height, if constructed of a chain link material.
(3)
A retaining wall of any height may be erected along any property line or in any required yard where it is needed to prevent a landslide or other hazardous condition. The location and placement of retaining walls shall meet the requirements of the SALDO.[1] A wall more than six feet in height shall have a safety feature place along the top of the wall such as a fence or railing erected along in all areas that exceed six feet.
(4)
The owner of any fence or wall shall be responsible for maintaining it in good repair. If a fence or wall is not being properly maintained, the Zoning Officer shall give written notice to the owner to repair or remove the fence or wall within the time stipulated by the notice. Failure to comply with the order shall be considered a violation of this chapter.
D.
Swimming pools. Swimming pools shall be permitted in all zoning districts subject to the following requirements:
(1)
In residential areas, pools and accessory decks attached to a pool shall be erected only in a rear yard, all fences shall be set back a minimum of five feet from all property lines.
(2)
In-ground pools, in all zoning districts, shall be enclosed by a fence, constituting a barrier to small children, at least four feet in height and equipped with a gate and a lock. Fencing for a pool shall comply with the requirements of this chapter.
(3)
Aboveground pools and collapsible pools in all Zoning Districts having vertical walls over four feet above ground level and removable steps are not required to be fenced, provided the owner shall remove said steps when the pool is not in use to prevent access by small children. All other aboveground swimming pools shall be fenced in accordance with the requirements of Subsection A of this section.
§ 203-512 Height measurements.
A.
Measurement of height shall be the vertical height from the average elevation of finished grade at the front of the structure to:
§ 203-513 Height exceptions.
A.
The height limitations of this chapter shall not apply to flag poles, church spires, belfries, domes, or similar architectural projections not used for human occupancy nor to chimneys, ventilation shafts, skylights, water tanks, public utility facilities, bulkheads, silos, ham radio antenna, or other necessary mechanical and operational apparatus usually carried above the roof level.
§ 203-514 Signs.
§ 203-516 Parking of commercial vehicles.
A.
Commercial equipment, including trucks in excess of one ton capacity, tandems, tractor-trailers, tractors, or other vehicles bearing commercial advertisement or construction or cargo-moving vehicles or equipment shall not, under any conditions, be stored outside an enclosed building or garage or be parked overnight on any lot in a district where residential uses are permitted. The parking of commercial vehicles is not permitted on Township streets or in front, side, or rear yards of a lot. This regulation shall not apply to any commercial vehicles parked temporarily in residential areas for the purpose of loading, unloading, or rendering service to any residential property.
§ 203-517 Parking of recreational vehicles.
A.
Recreational vehicles, as defined in Article II, may be parked on the private property of the owner of such vehicle only under the following conditions:
(1)
A recreational vehicle may be parked on a paved off-street parking area for a continuous period not exceeding 72 hours.
(2)
A recreational vehicle must be parked on the owner's property behind the building line.
(3)
A recreational vehicle must be parked in such a manner as to not restrict visibility of traffic from any adjacent public street.
(4)
A recreational vehicle's wheels must at all times be blocked or otherwise rendered immobile so as to prevent any movement of the vehicle while it is in a stopped position.
(5)
Any recreational vehicle stored for periods exceeding 72 continuous hours shall be parked in a garage or in a covered parking area at the rear or side of the property behind the building line.
(6)
Recreational vehicle parking is limited by the following regulations:
(a)
Under no circumstances shall any recreational vehicle be parked on any public street in violation of existing federal, state, or local laws.
(b)
No recreational vehicle shall be used for purposes of habitation while parked or stored on an owner's property within the Township.
(c)
Not more than one recreational vehicle may be parked or stored on a private lot in the Township unless that vehicle is parked in a garage.
§ 203-518 Gas/fuel station.
A.
No gas/fuel station shall be located within 500 feet of another gas/fuel station.
B.
Access driveways to the service station shall be at least 30 feet from the intersection of any public streets.
C.
Gasoline pumps shall be located at least 30 feet from the edge of the ROW of a public street. Gasoline pumps and canopies shall be located to the side or rear of a building within the Neighborhood Commercial District.
D.
The ingress and egress shall not create hazardous conditions or undue congestion of traffic circulation in the immediate area.
E.
Air towers and water outlets may be located outside an enclosed building, provided that no portion of these facilities shall be closer than 10 feet from any property line.
F.
All automobile parts and supplies shall be stored within a building, except that automotive supplies may be displayed for sale at the fuel pump and at a distance no greater than five feet from the pumps.
G.
All canopy lighting must be fully recessed within the canopy.
§ 203-519 Home based business (no-impact) and home occupation.
A.
Where permitted, all home based no-impact businesses shall comply with the following standards of operation:
(1)
The business activity shall be compatible with the residential use of the property and surrounding residential uses.
(2)
The business shall employ no employees other than family members residing in the dwelling.
(3)
There shall be no display or sale of retail goods and no stockpiling or inventory of a substantial nature.
(4)
There shall be no outside appearance of a business use, including but not limited to, parking, signs, or lights.
(5)
The business activity may 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.
(6)
The business activity may not generate any solid waste or sewage discharge, in volume or type, which is not normally associated with residential use in the neighborhood.
(7)
The business activity shall be conducted only within the dwelling and may not occupy more than 25% of the habitable floor area.
(8)
The business may not involve any illegal activity.
(9)
There shall be no outdoor storage display replated to the home occupation.
(10)
The use shall not require delivery by tractor trailer trucks.
B.
Where permitted, all home occupations shall comply with the following standards of operation:
(1)
The occupation, profession or limited commercial activity shall be conducted wholly within the principal building or accessory building thereto.
(2)
No more than two persons who are not members of the family shall be employed.
(3)
No stock in trade shall be stored inside the building or on the exterior of the lot.
(4)
No exterior signage shall be stored inside the building or on the exterior of the lot.
(5)
Offensive noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odors, heat, glare, or electrical disturbance shall not be generated by the home occupation.
(6)
Off-street parking shall be provided for employee vehicles and visitors in addition to the minimum required for the residential dwelling. For major home occupations, the Zoning Hearing Board shall require additional off-street parking if the Board determines it is necessary for customer parking.
(7)
No home occupation shall utilize more than 25% of the gross floor area of the dwelling unit.
(8)
No home occupation shall have business hours past 8:00 p.m.
(9)
No home occupation shall change the characteristic of the district it is proposed in.
(10)
A home occupation shall include but not be limited to the following:
§ 203-520 Driveways and access drives.
§ 203-521 Dumpsters.
A.
Dumpsters.
(1)
Dumpsters may be placed only in the side or rear yards.
(2)
Dumpsters may not occupy any areas required for parking spaces.
(3)
Dumpsters must be completely screened from adjoining roads and properties through the use of a fence or screen planting (See § 203-505) and screen a minimum of three of the four sides.
(4)
Setbacks from dwellings. Dumpsters shall be kept a minimum of 20 feet from an abutting dwelling.
(5)
All waste containers shall be completely enclosed, and lids shall be kept in place.
(6)
The location of all dumpsters shall be shown on all site plans and land development plans submitted to the Township.
(7)
This section shall not apply to dumpsters temporarily placed during actual construction or demolition on the premise, or for recycling containers that do not involve garbage.
§ 203-522 Through and corner lots.
§ 203-523 Visibility at intersections.
A.
A clear-sight triangle shall be established at all street, alley and access drive intersections. Nothing shall be erected, placed or allowed to grow in a manner which obscures vision above the height of three feet and 10 feet above the ground level, except for utility posts, mailboxes, single signposts and trunks of deciduous trees.
B.
Where both cartways exceed 20 feet, an isosceles triangle shall be established beginning at a point at the intersection of the two cartways adjacent to the property in question, a distance of 25 feet parallel to each cartway.
C.
Where one or both cartways are 20 feet or less, an isosceles triangle shall be established for a distance of 10 feet parallel to each cartway.
§ 203-524 Sports courts.
A.
Sports courts shall not be permitted unless the court is protected by a permanent fence 10 feet in height behind each base line and extending 10 feet beyond the playing area in each direction.
§ 203-525 Self-storage buildings.
A.
Self-storage buildings shall be equipped with an automatic, self-latching and locking gate or door to enter and exit the facility.
B.
All self-storage buildings shall have adequate fencing that conforms with the requirements set forth in this article.
(1)
In addition, any outdoor storage or garage doors within 200 feet of a right-of-way shall be screened by a bufferyard.
C.
Hours of operation of self-storage buildings shall be reviewed and approved by Township staff.
D.
Exterior finishes of the self-storage buildings shall be compatible with the character of the development of adjoining properties.
E.
Sight distance at access points that provide ingress and egress to the self-storage buildings shall meet the Township's minimum standards and shall be reviewed by Township staff.