If the facility or use is found to be compliant with this article, said costs shall be borne by the Township.

If the facility or use is found to be in violation of this article, the owner or operator shall be given written notice of violation in accordance with Article VIII of this chapter and a reasonable length of time to correct the violation. Failure to correct the violation shall be subject to the penalty provisions of this chapter and shall result in the revocation of the occupancy permit for the facility or use.

All sides of the building shall have active building elevations as outlined in this article.

Walls shall incorporate surface treatments such as recesses, projections, finish materials, awnings and other architectural articulation, which shall be required along 100% of the horizontal length of any wall.

A visual structural break either in roofline or front facade shall be provided between every attached single-family dwelling unit.

A visual structural break in facade shall be provided between garden apartment dwelling units to eliminate long flat walls.

The requirements determining the spacing of buildings shall be flexible so as to encourage imaginative site design. The spaces between buildings shall be of sufficient size to guarantee adequate light, air, and emergency access and shall comply with minimum building separation requirements of the duly adopted Township Fire Code.

Unless otherwise stated, no fence exceeding four feet in height shall be allowed within the otherwise applicable front yard setback area of the zoning district in which the fence is located. This regulation shall also apply to corner lots to verify clear sight distance shall be maintained.

Fences and all supporting structures must be entirely on the property of the party erecting the fence and shall not encroach upon a public ROW.

The height of all fences or walls shall be measured from the finished grade to the top of the fence.

Unless otherwise stated, no fence or wall shall exceed six feet in height.

A fence of no more than 10 feet in height shall be allowed to enclose a private or public tennis court, basketball, or sports courts provided that the fence is no more than 60% solid.

A fence enclosing a private swimming pool shall be allowed, provided that the fence is no more than 60% solid.

Unless otherwise stated, fences or walls in nonresidential zoning districts abutting residential zoning districts shall not exceed six feet in height.

A fence no more than 10 feet shall be allowed to enclose a school, playground, or park provided that the fence is no more than 60% solid.

A fence height may be increased to eight feet in height when the installation of the fence is intended to restrict deer from a property. However, the top two feet of any such fence shall be no more than 60% solid.

All two faced fences shall be so installed so that the finished side shall face out toward neighboring properties and the street.

All structural member bracing shall only be visible on the inside portion of the fence.

Where walls and fences are desired, they shall be of a material compatible with the building materials utilized on the principal structure.

All fences and walls shall be maintained and, when necessary, repaired, removed, or replaced.

Architectural masonry walls and fencing to screen parking shall only be required for nonresidential uses. An example is shown in Figure 5.

Residential.

Nonresidential uses.

In addition to standard setbacks and the planting requirements outlined in Subsection B(1) above, additional landscaped areas, or buffer yards, shall be used to establish a greater separation where dissimilar land uses are located adjacent to each other. Careful site planning can minimize the need for constructed buffer yards by the preservation of natural topographic features, preservation of vegetation and sensitive location of site improvements and land uses.

Standards. The type and extent of plantings or screening required for buffer yards shall be proportionally related to the degree of incompatibility or difference in use of the adjacent land uses, as defined in Table 8 below.

Buffer types and standards are outlined in Table 8.

Buffer yard types.

All landscaped areas shall be permanently landscaped and maintained in good condition.

All areas of a site, not occupied by buildings or paving, shall be landscaped with trees, shrubs, ground covers, grasses, and other plantings of the type(s) specified as recommended plant materials.

All landscaped areas must be within an excavated area and not placed in containers on top of a hard surface.

Unless otherwise provided, a landscaped area shall have a minimum width of six feet excluding curbs, retaining walls, or similar enclosing structures.

Landscaped areas may include mulched planting beds.

Landscaping materials shall not be provided between the curb and sidewalk and shall be contained so as not to spill or intrude into the public ROW.

All areas not utilized for structures, driveways, planting strips, or parking shall be seeded, sodded, or landscaped within 30 days of construction completion.

All trees shall be planted and maintained to grow upright and plumb and the tree pit mulched.

Trees shall be planted behind the sidewalk and outside of the public ROW.

Trees shall be planted with an approved deer guard or protectant and shall be consistent with the Standard Details in Chapter 70 of the Township Code.

Planting shall be in accordance with the recommended practice of American Society of Nurserymen.

The use of synthetic vegetation (turf, plastic plants, etc.) shall not be allowed for any required landscaping.

Tree and plant species provided must meet the landscaping and screening standards of this section.

The applicant shall show that the removal of any trees or natural vegetation is necessary for the imminent and orderly development of the property, unless such removal is part of a forestry operation as regulated in A§ 84-51 of this chapter.

Trees.

Shrubs.

Ground covers.

Recommended plant species for landscaping plans can be found in Appendix A of this chapter.[1]

In addition to the species listed in Appendix A of this chapter, the Township may consider suggested plantings by the owner or developer.

General guidelines. The following guidelines shall be used in developing all landscaping plans:

Landscape plan contents. Landscaping plans shall be drawn to scale, including dimensions and distances, and shall clearly delineate:

Design and construction.

Maintenance plan.

During grading and construction, a protected area extending outward to the drip line of each tree shall be provided within which paving, grading, or the storage of dirt, building materials, debris, or any other materials or any other equipment shall not be allowed.

Each protected area shall be enclosed by a barrier constructed in a manner required and approved by the Zoning Officer.

Permanent soil stabilization to prevent soil loss and protect water quality shall be required and include:

Landscape strip.

Screening shall be required for any nonresidential use where it abuts a residential zoning district or residential use on the ground floor.

All parking shall be screened from adjacent properties and the street as outlined in this article.

Unless a perimeter landscaped open space, a minimum of 10 feet in depth, is provided, a durable and well-maintained solid wall, fence, or other screening device, no less than four feet nor more than six feet in height, shall be provided along every lot line shared in common by a parking lot and a lot devoted to any residential use.

Pedestrian lighting fixture spacing shall be approximately every 160 feet on each side of the street within the TCDO and approximately every 130 feet on each side of the street within the TVO.

Lighting fixtures should be staggered approximately half the distance from the lighting fixture on the opposite side of the street. Details of proposed lighting fixtures and supports and the locations thereof shall be submitted as required by this chapter.

Additional TVO and TCDO lighting requirements shall be in accordance with the regulations in Article IV of this chapter.

Continuous or frequently repeating airborne sound which has a sound level in excess of 66 dBa; or

Continuous or frequently repeating airborne sound which has an octave band sound pressure level in decibels which exceeds the values provided in Table 9 in one or more octave bands; or

Impulsive sound in air that has a peak sound pressure level in excess of 80 dBa.

Continuous or frequently repeating airborne sound which has a sound level in excess of 45 dBa; or

Continuous or frequently repeating airborne sound which has an octave band sound pressure level in decibels which exceeds the values provided in Table 10 in one or more octave bands; or

Impulsive sound in air that has a peak sound pressure level in excess of 80 dBa.

The source of the sound violation cannot be controlled so as to be brought into conformance with this chapter by any reasonable method.

The property in question cannot be used without the source of noise violation or that the source of noise violation is necessary to prevent a taking of the property without compensation.

No loading space shall be closer than 50 feet to any lot in any residential zoning district, unless completely enclosed on three sides by a wall no less than eight feet in height.

Sufficient screening shall be provided along all lot lines abutting any residential zoning district or residential developed property to buffer the residential use from all operations, materials, and vehicles within any loading space.

Loading areas accessory to commercial uses, shopping centers, or planned business developments shall be so located and screened from public view.

Each loading space shall be at least 12 feet wide.

All loading berths shall have a paved concrete or bituminous surface, graded with positive drainage to dispose of surface water. Loading spaces shall be designed and arranged to provide access to a street in a manner that shall create the least possible interference with traffic movement. Access to and from the ROW to the loading spaces shall be referred to the Township Engineer for comment.

No loading or unloading shall occur in the public ROW.

Loading and unloading operations shall be designed so they minimize the number and width of curb cuts.

Individual loading spaces shall be clearly identified by pavement markings four inches to six inches in width.

No part of a loading area utilized for the access, maneuvering, and temporary parking of delivery vehicles shall also be used for the parking of employee or customer vehicles.

No part of a loading area shall be utilized for the open-air outdoor storage of materials, merchandise, and equipment.

When any part of a loading area is also utilized for refuse and trash disposal and storage purposes, all outdoor containers shall be closed and permanently stationed in an area that is easily accessible for pick up and removal and that satisfies the screening requirements of this chapter.

On-site parking. A use shall provide the minimum number of required spaces for all uses located on the lot or site pursuant to Table 12. Only spaces that are designed consistent with this section are counted toward the minimum parking required. The following provision apply when providing the minimum number of required on-site parking spaces:

The parking demand analysis shall be signed and sealed by a professional engineer and shall include a site plan containing the following:

The parking demand analysis, in the form of a narrative, shall include all information outlined in this section.

If the Zoning Officer determines that the proposed parking can satisfy the off-street parking needs of the use(s) on the subject lot, the landowner or developer shall be permitted to provide parking in accordance with the parking needs analysis through land development approval by the Board of Supervisors pending Planning Commission recommendation.

The landowner or developer shall update the Township-approved parking demand analysis upon any change in use of the subject lot.

The off-site, off-street parking facilities are located on adjacent parcels and are located within 300 feet of the proposed uses.

The parking demands for the individual uses, as determined by the Zoning Officer, based upon minimum off-street parking requirements, are such that the total parking demand of all the uses at any one time is less than the total parking stalls required.

A written and recorded agreement between the owners and lessees is executed in perpetuity. Should the lease expire or otherwise terminate the use for which the off-site parking was provided shall be considered in violation of its zoning approval and, shall be subject to revocation. Continuation or expansion of the use shall be prohibited unless the use is brought into compliance with the parking regulations of this chapter.

The applicant shall provide calculations that demonstrate the individual and combined parking demands for the proposed shared parking uses during the following time periods:

An application for approval of a shared parking plan shall be filed with the Zoning Officer by the owner of the land area to be included within the cooperative parking plan, the owner or owners of all structures then existing on such land area, and all parties having a legal interest in such land area and structures. Sufficient evidence to establish the status of applicants as owners or parties in interest shall be provided. The application shall include plans showing the location of the uses or structures for which off-street parking facilities are required, the location of the off-street parking facilities, and the schedule of times used by those sharing parking in common. In the event the application also requires a subdivision or land development approval, the shared parking agreement requires Planning Commission recommendation and Board of Supervisors approval.

Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, parking shall be located on the same parcel as the use served.

Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, in all residential zoning districts, no parking shall be located in the required front yard setback except in a legal driveway or a detached or attached garage. This shall not apply to governor's drives.

In all nonresidential zoning districts, off-street parking lots or garages shall not be located between a public street and the principal structure.

Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, required parking areas shall not be located within the public ROW.

In the C-1 District, parking for the principal use shall be entirely within the C-1 District. In no case shall parking for a commercial use in any nonresidential zoning district be allowed in a residential zoning district.

Off street parking and access drives shall be a minimum of 25 feet from any residential zoning district or use.

Off-street parking shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from property lines of nonresidential zoning districts or use.

Parking shall not be located within 10 feet of any street frontage, except where a decorative fence or wall of no more than three feet in height is used in conjunction with landscaping.

The numbers and dimensions of accessible parking shall meet all requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)[1] as outlined in this article.

The following minimum stall dimension requirements provided in Table 13 shall apply to the width and length of required parking spaces.

Where parking stalls abut sidewalks, parked vehicles shall not overhang the sidewalks unless the sidewalk is widened by two feet. Wheel stops are required in order to allow for full pedestrian use of the sidewalks.

As an alternative to wheel stops, another restrictive barrier may be utilized and shall be approved by the Township during the application process.

A new building or a new off-street parking facility is developed;

An addition or improvement to an existing building is made that meets a certain threshold; or

The parking capacity of an existing building, site, or parking facility is increased by more than 50%.

A minimum of one landscaped island with a minimum size of 160 square feet shall be provided for every 15 parking spaces.

Landscape islands shall be installed at both ends of each unbroken row of parking containing 15 or more adjacent parking spaces.

One internal landscape island, within the parking area, shall be provided for every 15 parking spaces.

One shade tree shall be required for every 15 parking spaces and shall planted in the landscape islands.

Landscaped divider strips shall be placed at every third row of adjoining parking to prevent traffic movement across parking aisles.

Parking shall be screened from abutting residential uses and residential zoning districts with a solid screening minimum height of six feet. An earth berm may be credited toward the required height.

Plant materials located in snow storage areas shall be selected to withstand the conditions associated with these areas.

All parking landscaping shall be salt tolerant.

Trees located in paved areas shall be provided with adequate tree pits to permit proper watering.

Parking stops, where provided, shall be constructed of permanent material.

All required screening and landscaping shall be maintained and, if required, replaced to comply with the requirements in this section and any approvals.

Every parking lot shall be provided with one two-way entry/exit at least 22 feet in width or two one-way entry/exit, each at least 13 feet in width.

When ingress and egress are proposed to be separated, the entrances and exits shall be designed so that traffic shall flow in one direction only.

The junction with the edge of a public street for a new entry or exit exceeding 5% gradient shall include a vertical curve to provide a suitable transition and leveling-out area.

Curbs shall be installed on sides of access points to contain vehicular traffic, protect pedestrians, and reduce maintenance of adjacent seeded or planted areas.

Maneuvering space shall be located completely out the ROW of a public street, place, or court.

Maneuvering space shall be designed to prevent any vehicles from backing into the public ROW except for detached single-family and attached single-family dwellings.

Off-street parking shall be constructed in such a manner so as to provide an all-weather, durable, and dustless surface. Individual stalls shall be clearly identified by pavement markings four inches to six inches in width.

Parking surfaces shall be graded and drained to control all surface water accumulation in accordance with the provisions of this article.

Parking shall include provisions for positive subsurface and subbase drainage under and at the outside edges of the paving. In major cut or potentially wet areas, underdrains shall be installed under edges of ingress/egress and connected to the storm drainage system. A drainage plan shall be submitted for all parking for more than five vehicles.

The approved surface materials outlined in the Township Code shall include asphalt, concrete, prefabricated pavers, or similar materials, except that a compacted gravel parking surface may be utilized for developments that require parking lots containing five or fewer parking spaces.

Parking lighting shall be provided in accordance with this article.

Illumination shall not be used for the purpose of advertising or attracting attention to the principal use.

Lighting fixtures shall be sized and located so as not to cast direct rays of excessive brightness upon adjoining premises or cause glare hazardous to pedestrians or persons using adjacent public streets.

Parking areas used after sundown may be lit to provide protection to people using the parking area.

Parking lots for uses that require greater than 90 spaces shall be broken into modules.

The size of any surface parking module shall be limited to 90 vehicles bounded by a public street, building, landscaped pedestrian walkway, or a structurally defined access drive.

Clearly defined and marked sidewalks shall be required within parking lots and be provided for the length of the parking to the entrances of establishments.

Clearly defined and marked sidewalks shall be distinguished from driving surfaces through the use of special pavers such as bricks, scored concrete, or other similar materials.

See § 84-132 for additional sidewalk requirements for parking lots.

The area required for parking for any use shall be designed and designated as parking or reserved for possible future parking.

The nature or extent of the use does not require the minimum number of parking spaces, as set forth in this article.

The proposed reduction enhances the development, is environmentally sound, and advances the general welfare of the Township.

The proposed reduction in number of parking spaces will not be inconsistent with the public interest and will preserve the health, safety, and welfare of the Township.

There is no potentially detrimental effect on adjacent property values.

There is no potential disruption or nuisance of or to adjacent lots.

There is no potentially detrimental effect upon traffic patterns and traffic safety.

Contents. Alternative parking plans shall include the parking alternative and rationale for how the alternative will compensate for the provision of the required parking on-site.

Review and approval procedure. An alternative parking plan pursuant to this section shall require a conditional use permit from the Board of Supervisors pursuant to Article VIII of this chapter.

Eligible alternatives. Potential alternatives to be considered include, but are not limited to:

The size of a stacking or queuing space shall be 20 feet in length by 10 feet in width.

Each lane shall be clearly defined in a manner that is identifiable during all seasons.

Stacking spaces may not impede on or off-site traffic movements or movements into or out of off-street parking spaces.

Stacking spaces must be separated from other internal roadways for traffic movement and safety.

Resource protection areas;

Steep slopes;

Ponds, lakes, or streams and stream buffers;

Wetlands and wetland buffers;

Floodplains;

Woodlands and trees of significance;

Meadows; or

Internal trails.

Be in accordance with the land area size requirements of Appendix B of this chapter;[1]

Be visible from a public street for safety, and provide a minimum of 100 feet of frontage along a public road;

Be accessible from the internal pedestrian circulation system;

Be designed to meet the needs of the target market of the development;

Be centrally located within the plan within the distance requirements as required by Appendix B of this chapter;

Be served by public utilities, including electric service, water service, gas service, and sanitary sewerage service;

Have internal accessible access to the active recreation components of the active recreation area(s);

Have a finished slope of no more than 3%;

Provide parking spaces as required by this article; and

Be landscaped in accordance with this article.

Basketball courts (full size): 84 feet by 50 feet hard surface area with an additional three feet of grass transition area around all sides of the court, and include two goal posts, backstop, hoop and net, and line striping in accordance with National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) standards.

Basketball courts (half size): 42 feet by 50 feet hard surface area with an additional three feet grass transition area around all sides of the court, and include one goal post, backstop, hoop and net and line striping in accordance with NCAA standards.

Tennis courts: 36 feet by 78 feet hard surface area with an additional 12 feet grass transition area adjacent to all sides of the court and 21 feet adjacent to the ends of the court, and include fencing around the court, net supports, tennis net, and line striping in accordance with United States Lawn Tennis Association (USLTA) standards.

Sand volleyball courts: 30 feet by 60 feet with six feet minimum grass transition area around all sides of the court, and include net supports, and net in accordance with United States Volleyball Association (USVA) standards.

Baseball, grass little league fields: 60 feet baselines, 46 feet pitch distance, 200 feet foul line, 250 feet home plate to the center of the outfield, and includes backstops, bases, outfield fence, and foul poles, in accordance with Little League Baseball, Inc.

Baseball, pony league fields: 80 feet baselines, 54 feet pitch distance, 250 feet foul line, 300 feet home plate to the center of the outfield, and includes sand mix infield and grass outfield, backstops, bases, outfield fence and foul poles, in accordance with the Standard Details in Chapter 70 of the Township Code.

Softball fields: 55 feet baselines, 38 feet pitch distance, 200 feet foul lines, 250 feet home plate to the center of the outfield, and includes sand mix infield and grass outfield, backstop, bases, outfield fence, and foul poles, in accordance with Ametuer Softball Association (ASA) standards.

Soccer, youth fields: 120 feet by 120 feet grass field with 10 feet minimum grass transition area around all sides of the field, and include two goal nets, in accordance with the Standard Details in Chapter 70 of the Township Code.

Soccer, adult fields: 195 feet by 330 feet grass field with 10 feet minimum grass transition area around all sides of the field, and includes two goal nets, in accordance with NCAA standards.

Multipurpose athletic fields: 120 feet by 120 feet grass field with 10 feet minimum grass transition area around all sides of the field.

Play structures: soft surface around all playground equipment a minimum distance of eight feet beyond the structure on all sides or two times the height of a pivot point above the surfacing material (measured from a point directly beneath the pivot on the supporting structure), whichever is greater. Soft surface can include 12 inches depth wood carpet, sand, or rubberized safety surface in accordance with the Unites States Consumer Product Safety Commission and ADA[2] regulations.

Picnic shelters, picnic tables, and benches shall be in accordance with the Standard Details in Chapter 70 of the Township Code.

Outdoor pools and community shelters, when required, shall be proposed by the applicant as a complete package, and include all amenities normally associated with such structures, for recommendation by the Parks and Recreation Commission.

Internal pedestrian circulation shall include hard surface access, a minimum of five feet in width meeting ADA requirements to provide handicap accessibility to the recreation facilities from the street walk or trail.

Topography, soil conditions, existing vegetation, or other site conditions are such that full compliance is impractical or impossible, and such proposed alternative would result in improved environmental quality.

Existing considerations make the alternative compliance proposal safer than the required recreation facilities.

The target market of the proposed development would be less likely to utilize the required recreation facilities.

Abandoned signs, as regulated by this section.

Advertising vehicle.

Awning signs.

Banner signs.

Canopy signs.

Flashing signs.

Mechanical movement signs.

Off-premises signs.

Pennants and streamers.

Portable signs.

Projection signs.

Roof signs.

Any signs of a size, location, movement, coloring, or manner of illumination which may be confused with or construed as a traffic control device, or which hide from view any traffic or street sign or signal.

Signs which prevent free ingress or egress from any door, window, or fire escape, or that prevent free access from one part of a roof to any other part. No sign other than a safety sign shall be attached to a standpipe or fire escape.

Signs which emit smoke, visible vapors, particulate matter, sound, odor, or contain open flames.

Signs containing mirrors.

Any banner or sign of any type suspended across a street without the permission of the owner of the property and road.

Any other sign not specifically permitted by this section.

Traffic control devices on private or public property erected and maintained to comply with PennDOT's Publication 236, Manual of Approved Signs.

Address signs.

Governmental signs.

Signs posted as warning of a danger or to prohibit access to the property either generally or specifically.

One "private drive" sign per driveway entrance, not to exceed two square feet in area.

Holiday and seasonal decorations.

Incidental signs, including incidental window signs.

Official notices or advertisements posted or displayed by or under the direction of any public or court officer in the performance of official or directed duties.

Campus signs may be permitted when a master planned multibuilding development has been approved by the Board of Supervisors to direct patrons to a particular building.

When a master planned multibuilding development has been approved by the Board of Supervisors within the TCDO District, one master campus sign may be permitted to identify the master planned multibuilding development. Such master campus signs shall be subject to the following requirements:

Campus signs within a master planned multibuilding development directing patrons to a particular building shall be subject to the following:

Changeable copy areas may be incorporated into a permitted ground/monument sign, freestanding pole/pylon sign, or marquee sign so long as the changeable copy area is no greater than 25% of the sign face.

Manual changeable copy signs shall have a solid background that is darker than the changeable copy.

Remote changeable copy areas may be incorporated into a permitted ground/monument sign, freestanding pole/pylon sign, or master campus sign so long as the changeable copy meets one of the following provisions:

All parts of the sign face, including any message or sign copy, must remain stationary for a period of no less than one minute.

The change process for digital displays shall be accomplished in two seconds or less.

Remote changeable copy signs shall be designed to either freeze the display in one static position, display a full black screen, or turn off in the event of a malfunction.

Light-emitting lamps, devices, cells, or any means of providing the remote copy shall not sequentially change, fade, scroll, flash, dim, flicker or brighten and shall change in unison so as not to produce the illusion of movement.

Remote changeable copy signs shall be equipped with a fully operational light sensor that automatically adjusts the intensity of the billboard according to the amount of ambient light, so as not to create significant glare or a measurable footcandle level of 0.5 or greater, as such level is measured at the road or other recommended distance based on the size, as recommended by the International Sign Association and in accordance with § 84-118.

Remote changeable copy signs with full color digital displays shall be subject to the following brightness limits:

During the hours between 7:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., prevailing time, luminance shall be no greater than 700 footcandles. At all other times, luminance shall be no greater than 250 footcandles. The intensity of the sign's light source shall not produce glare, the effect of which constitutes a traffic hazard or is otherwise detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare.

Each building is permitted either a ground/monument, freestanding, or pole/pylon sign. There shall be only one ground/monument, freestanding, or pole/pylon sign for each principal structure regardless of the number of businesses conducted within said building.

A ground/monument, freestanding, or pole/pylon sign shall only be located in the front yard of a property but no closer to a street pavement than 15 feet, or closer than 20 feet to any intersection provided under all circumstances, that the location does not create a hazard or interfere with traffic visibility, or the safe ingress or egress for motorists because of location on the property or height above the ground and does not interfere with any ROW use.

A kiosk and its related signage shall only be permitted within the TVO District, or within the Town Center Core Area of an approved TC-PRD;

The signage contained on a kiosk shall relate to direction to particular establishments or notices of community events.

The structure for any kiosk must contain design elements of the area and shall be approved by the Township prior to erection.

The maximum footprint for a kiosk shall be four square feet or less.

The maximum height of a kiosk shall be no greater than eight feet.

The number of kiosks shall be limited to the number deemed appropriate to convey the desired message.

No advertising, other than the name of business establishments of any kind shall be a part of a kiosk sign.

A marquee sign shall comply with the requirements of a wall sign, as outlined in this section, except such wall sign shall be attached to a marquee that is constructed as a part of a building.

A menu board sign may be permitted for a particular use when a component of the use involves a or drive-through lane or facility, and such use dictates a need for the menu of services provided by the business.

Proposed menu board signage shall be included as a part of the land development application and its review and approval process.

When menu board signage contains speakers to convey dialogue or instruction, the volume specifications for such speakers shall be in accordance with the noise limitations contained within this article and so as not to create a noise disturbance to any adjacent use.

Freestanding menu board signs shall be subject to the following:

Wall-mounted menu board signage shall be subject to the following:

Outdoor advertising signs shall not be considered a sign regulated by this section. Outdoor advertising signs are regulated in Article V of this chapter.

A pathfinder sign is a Township-owned and maintained sign directing traffic to, from, or within a region within the Township to providing information for a commercial, residential, or industrial development.

A pathfinder sign shall be used to provide the necessary information to facilitate safe and efficient traffic flow and is typically located on a site other than the facility or event to which the sign directs.

Pathfinder signs may be permitted in the Township for providing direction to tourist attractions, commercial uses with no visible means of identification along collector roads, public buildings, and hospitals under the following conditions:

Political signs shall not be erected more than 45 days prior to the election in which the candidate is pursuing office and shall be removed within 15 days after the election for which it was erected.

Political signs shall be limited to one sign per candidate per adjacent parcel when placing in a public ROW or on public property.

Political signs shall not be installed so as to limit site distance or create a safety hazard.

Projecting signs shall only be permitted within the TVO or the Town Center Core Area of a TC-PRD.

Projecting signs shall not be internally illuminated.

The lower edge of a projecting sign shall not be lower than 10 feet above the finished grade.

Projecting signs shall not project more than six feet from the building wall.

Projecting signs shall not extend higher than the first floor or 15 feet, whichever is less.

Projecting signs shall not exceed 10 square feet in sign area.

All real estate signs shall be set back a minimum of 15 feet from the edge of the road cartway.

The maximum sign area for a residential real estate sign shall be four square feet per side.

The maximum sign area for a nonresidential real estate sign shall be 16 square feet per side and may be utilized when an entire vacant parcel or an entire building is for sale or lease. Only one such nonresidential real estate sign may be erected along each road frontage abutting the property which is for sale or lease.

The maximum sign area for a nonresidential real estate sign announcing the availability of lease area(s) shall be six square feet per side. Such nonresidential real estate signs must be attached to the property's existing freestanding monument or pole/pylon sign and be of a style and design consistent with the existing monument or pole/pylon sign. Nonresidential real estate signs announcing the availability of lease area(s) shall not be included in the calculation of the maximum size of monument or pole/pylon sign areas contained elsewhere in this chapter.

A real estate sign shall only be erected upon the property for sale or lease; off-site real estate signs are prohibited.

A sandwich board sign announcing the opening of a new business may be permitted for any newly registered business within the Township. The period of time to display such sandwich board sign shall not exceed 45 days from the date of the opening of such business to the general public.

Sandwich board signs announcing the opening of a new business may be placed on or adjacent to a sidewalk along the frontage of the business provided that five feet of sidewalk width remains unobstructed.

A sandwich board sign which lists the daily menu options for restaurant uses shall be permitted for restaurants with their own direct entrance to/from a sidewalk or parking area.

Sandwich board signs for restaurant uses may be placed on or adjacent to a sidewalk within 12 feet of the main entrance to the restaurant, provided that five feet of sidewalk width remains unobstructed and such sign does not impede or diminish the required fire exit discharge areas.

Only one sandwich board sign is permitted per business.

The maximum size of a sandwich board sign is six square feet.

All sandwich board signs shall be securely anchored so as not to create a hazard should the sign become dislocated from its intended location.

A single site development sign shall not exceed 48 square feet.

Single site development signs shall announce the erection of a building and may include information regarding the architect and/or contractor(s).

Single site development signs shall be erected after final Township approval and shall be maintained by the developer during the construction period.

Following construction completion, the site development sign shall be removed immediately.

The maximum area of a temporary sign shall not exceed 32 square feet.

Only one temporary sign is permitted per business.

Temporary sign permits shall be valid for a maximum of 30 days, after which the temporary sign must be removed.

Only one temporary sign shall be permitted per business per calendar year.

Temporary signs shall be a minimum of 15 feet from the edge of the cartway or paved berm.

Temporary signs shall not be attached to a utility pole, tree, any traffic control sign.

Temporary signs shall not be illuminated.

Temporary signs shall be adequately secured to the ground or building.

Prohibited signs outlined in this section are not eligible for permitting as a temporary sign.

Applicants for temporary signs shall submit the required sign permit fee with the appropriate application and required submission information.

In nonresidential zoning districts, each business that has its own public entrance from a parking area, street or sidewalk may be permitted at least one wall sign, subject to this section and the following requirements:

A window sign shall be permitted to be installed on the inside of the window of nonresidential structures.

Window signs shall not cover more than 50% of the glazing of any window.

The copy of a window sign shall be designed to communicate information about an activity, business, community event, or a sale or service offered.

Window signs shall not be permanently affixed to a window or windowpanes.

A scaled drawing showing the design proposed, showing the size, character, and color(s) of the proposed sign. The drawing shall be sealed by a state-registered professional.;

A scaled drawing showing the parcel of land for any proposed freestanding, pole/pylon sign or ground/monument sign and the exact location, including dimensions, of the proposed location for the sign. The drawing shall be sealed by a state-registered professional.

An illumination plan showing the proposed method of illumination of the sign.

A digital photograph depicting the existing surroundings and the proposed sign depicted in the photograph.

Slopes in excess of 40% shall not be disturbed by grading, construction, or removal of vegetation, other than the removal of dead or diseased trees or other vegetation. Slope steepness is calculated over at six-foot-elevation intervals to prepare the slope area map. The calculation may exclude slopes that are confirmed by a geotechnical engineer to be man-made cut or fill slopes via test borings and a geotechnical investigation report. Disturbance for utility lines may be permitted if no reasonable alternative exists. These areas should be clearly identified as being excluded from the calculation. Any application which proposes cutting or filling of man-made slopes which are in excess of 40% slope shall be accompanied by a geotechnical report and a certification by a registered soils engineer regarding the feasibility of the proposed grading, the stability of the finished slopes, measures to mitigate landslides, soil erosion, sedimentation, and stormwater runoff and potential impacts on adjacent properties. The consultant selected to prepare the geotechnical report shall have credentials acceptable to the Township, and the cost of preparation of the report shall be borne by the applicant.

All applications shall be accompanied by a certification from a registered engineer that slopes in excess of 40% shall not be disturbed in accordance with this subsection unless the disturbance is otherwise permitted by this section.

Slopes in excess of 25% but less than 40% may be altered, provided that the alteration is no greater than 60% of the slope area and is performed in compliance with Chapter 48 of the Township Code.

Any application which proposes cutting or filling of natural slopes which are in excess of 25% slope shall be accompanied by a geotechnical report and a certification by a registered soils engineer regarding the feasibility of the proposed grading, the stability of the finished slopes, measures to mitigate landslides, soil erosion, sedimentation and stormwater runoff and potential impacts on adjacent properties. The consultant selected to prepare the geotechnical report shall have credentials acceptable to the Township, and the cost of preparation of the report shall be borne by the applicant.

The portion of a lot or tract which has a finished slope in excess of 25% shall be used only for any of the following permitted uses: