Closed horizontal loop;

Closed vertical loop; and

Open horizontal loop systems relying upon injection wells or watercourses.

For all closed-loop geothermal systems relying upon circulating fluids, only nontoxic, biodegradable circulating fluids such as food grade propylene glycol shall be permitted.

All horizontal closed-loop systems shall be no more than 20 feet deep.

Water extraction.

Discharge of water.

A completed glare study ensuring that reflective glare is not directed towards nor upon any adjacent properties or adjacent street rights-of-way. The glare study shall include:

Certification from a professional engineer licensed and registered to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania that the proposed installation of the solar energy system will not exceed the structural capacity of the building or other structure, considering wind and other loads associated with any solar energy system, and applicable requirements of the most recent version of the IBC or IRC (as applicable) as referenced in the PA UCC adopted by the Township of Rapho;

Confirmation that the public utility company has been informed of the customer's intent to install an interconnected customer-owned generator and also approves of such connection. Off-grid systems shall be exempt from this requirement; and

A plan for the removal of the solar energy system when it becomes functionally obsolete or is no longer in use. The owner shall be responsible for the removal of the system within 180 days from the date the applicant ceases use of the system or the system becomes obsolete. It shall be presumed that the solar energy system is obsolete or is no longer in use if no electricity is generated for a continuous period of 180 days.

A plot/site plan showing:

Wind energy systems system specifications, including manufacturer and model, rotor diameter, tower height, and tower type, freestanding or guyed;

Certification from a professional engineer licensed and registered to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania that the tower has been designed and will be constructed in accordance with the current industry standards and applicable requirements of the most recent version of the IBC or IRC (as applicable) as referenced in the PA UCC adopted by the Township of Rapho. A copy of the foundation analysis shall also be provided;

Confirmation that the public utility company has been informed of the customer's intent to install an interconnected customer-owned generator and also approves of such connection. Off-grid systems shall be exempt from this requirement; and

A plan for the removal of the wind energy system when it becomes functionally obsolete or is no longer in use. The owner shall be responsible for the removal of the system within 180 days from the date the applicant ceases use of the system or the system becomes obsolete. It shall be presumed that the wind turbine is obsolete or is no longer in use if no electricity is generated for a continuous period of 180 days.

Such organization shall not dispose of the common open space by sale or otherwise, except to the Township of Rapho unless the Township of Rapho has given prior written approval. Such transfer shall be made only to another organization which shall maintain the common open space in accordance with this chapter.

The organization and all lot owners shall enter into a maintenance agreement with the Township of Rapho and shall agree to be bound by the provisions of Article VII of the MPC[1] relating to the maintenance of deteriorating common open space by municipalities.

The Township of Rapho may require the establishment of a reserve fund to which the Township shall be named designated beneficiary, to provide for maintenance of or capital improvements to the common open space.

To identify:

To include a notice stating that no items or materials shall be left outside of the donation dropoff bin.

On sidewalks (excluding sidewalks within the public right-of-way), under canopies, or other in an area immediately adjacent to the principal building's front building wall or storefront, provided that such location provides clear pedestrian access (sidewalk or other area) at least eight feet wide adjoining the principal building's front building wall or storefront; or

Within a parking lot, provided that such location does not occur within any area for required vehicular circulation, parking, and loading, or emergency vehicle access (e.g., fire lanes).

Between 25 feet and 50 feet from a public or private street right-of-way (or easement as applicable) providing access to an adjoining residential lot; and

Within 50 feet of a lot line of an adjoining residential use.

Land on which harvesting will occur;

Expected size of the harvest area;

Anticipated starting or completion date of the operation, as applicable; and

Any streets affected, dates of affect, plans to restore any damages to streets and contact information for the timber operations submitted to owners of land adjoining the street right-of-way used to access the site.

Design, construction, maintenance and retirement of the access system, including haul roads, skid roads, skid trails and landings.

Design, construction and maintenance of water control measures and structures such as culverts, broad-based dips, filter strips and water bars.

Design, construction and maintenance of stream and wetland crossings.

The general location of the proposed operation in relation to streets, including any accesses to those streets.

Site location and boundaries, including both the boundaries of the lot on which the timber operation will take place and the boundaries of the proposed harvest area within that lot.

Significant topographic features related to potential environmental problems.

Location of all earth disturbance activities such as roads, landings and water control measures and structures.

Location of all crossing of waters of the commonwealth.

The general location of the proposed timber operation to streets, including any accesses to those streets.

The (CR) and (HC) Zones, structures and uses shall be permitted a maximum height of 50 feet.

The (IND) Zone, structures and use shall be permitted a maximum height of 75 feet.

One hundred feet from a driveway connection on the same lot;

Forty feet from the adjoining right-of-way line of intersecting streets;

Five feet from a fire hydrant; and

Three feet from any lot line. Additionally, no portion of any driveway shall be located closer than three feet from any lot line.

No driveway shall have:

All driveways connecting to an arterial or collector street shall be designed to include an improved vehicle turnaround area of a minimum of 171 square feet, to permit vehicles to maneuver in order that said vehicles can enter the street right-of-way in a forward direction.

Maximum number of dwelling units. Shared driveways shall serve no more than four dwelling units.

Setbacks. There shall be:

Must serve a minimum of one but no more than two flag lots, but may also serve adjoining non-flag lots, as applicable; and

Shall have a paved width of less than:

All man-made lakes, dams and related impoundments located along and connected to a stream shall require the obtainment of a permit from the PA DEP Bureau of Dams and Waterways, Division of Dam Safety or its successor, or a letter indicating that the proposed use does not require a PA DEP permit.

All man-made lakes, dams and related impoundments not contiguous to a stream that have an intake, outlet, or both, and/or have an embankment within 50 feet of a stream shall require the obtainment of a permit from the PA DEP Bureau of Dams and Waterways Division of Waterways and Stormwater Management or its successor.

Seventy-five feet from any lot line; and

Fifty feet from:

Be prepared in accordance with § 350-526.

Exclude any fence or wall.

Have an area equal to or greater than the total area of all required internal parking lot landscape islands.

If parking is proposed to be shared by two or more uses, both uses shall be within the maximum permitted distances set forth in the subsection immediately below [§ 350-520H(2)(b)]. An agreement in a form acceptable to the Township of Rapho and recorded in the Lancaster County Recorder of Deeds shall be presented assuring use of the required parking spaces until or unless the required parking spaces are located on the same lot as the use they serve.

Applicants of shared parking facilities shall be required to show that of the shared off-street parking area is located:

The total minimum number of required shared or joint use parking spaces shall be calculated according to the following:

Additional cross access and maintenance agreement and deed restriction requirements. In addition to the requirements set forth in Article V of this chapter relating to cross access and maintenance agreement and deed restriction (§ 350-507), in the event the property(ies) and/or use(s) undergo change of ownership, the agreement shall be updated to reflect current owner(s) of the use(s) and/or the property(ies). No agreement shall be terminable by any party except upon cessation of the use(s).

Overflow reserve parking areas, which shall include areas of required parking facilities that may remain unpaved, but must be leveled and stabilized in a grass condition, but that also shall be permitted to be constructed with improved pervious surfaces in accordance with the applicable design and construction standards and requirements of the SLDO or any other construction materials specifications approved by the Township of Rapho, so as to provide for possible "overflow" reserve parking for other, seasonal or event peak times, shall be permitted, subject to the following:

The total number of overflow reserve parking spaces shall not exceed 40% of the total minimum number of required parking spaces.

No designated overflow reserve parking space or area shall count toward any required open space, setback, yard or buffer yard requirements.

The applicant shall enter into an agreement with the Township of Rapho agreeing "reserve" the overflow parking spaces and areas for a certain number of years, or an indefinite time period corresponding to the years the use (that the overflow reserve parking spaces and areas are intended for) are in existence. The agreement shall legally bind current and future owners of the land to keep the overflow reserve parking spaces and areas in open space, and to provide the additional required parking improvements, including all related stormwater management improvements in accordance with the SLDO, stormwater management requirements, or any other construction materials specifications approved by the Township of Rapho, for promoting sustainable stormwater management practices, if the Township of Rapho determines it is necessary. Such agreement shall be in a form acceptable to the Township of Rapho and recorded in the Lancaster County Recorder of Deeds.

The Township Zoning Officer shall periodically review the sufficiency of the overflow reserve parking spaces and area. If the Township Zoning Officer in the future determines that the overflow reserve parking spaces or areas are needed to meet actual parking demand, the Township Zoning Officer shall provide a written report of his findings indicating why the parking spaces and improvement are required and send the report to the Township Board of Supervisors and the property owner. The property owner shall be required to meet with the Township Board of Supervisors at a public meeting within 30 days of said notice. The Township Zoning Officer's report will be presented and discussed at the public meeting and the Township Board of Supervisors will render a written decision at a public meeting within 45 days of said meeting. If required, the property owner shall then have one year to develop the overflow reserve parking spaces and areas including all related stormwater management improvements in accordance with the SLDO, stormwater management requirements, or any other construction materials specifications approved by the Township of Rapho, for promoting sustainable stormwater management practices, into the required off-street parking spaces in compliance with previously approved plot/site plan.

Where more than 10 parking spaces are required and provided in an off-street lot or structure, the maximum permitted amount of parking spaces designated for "compact vehicles" shall not be greater than 40%.

The minimum required dimensions of one compact vehicle space shall be not less than required in Table 5-20.3 in this subsection below:

All compact vehicle parking spaces shall be grouped and located in the same area of the off-street parking lot or structure and be marked to indicate spaces designated for compact vehicle parking.

All areas used for the storage of recreational vehicles shall be maintained so as to keep vegetation properly trimmed and debris or litter disposed of regularly. All recreational vehicles shall be maintained to prevent the leakage of fuels and/or lubricants into the ground.

Upon any lot used principally for residential purposes, the temporary parking of not more than one Class I or Class II recreational vehicle for periods not exceeding 72 hours during any seven-day period is permitted in any yard, so long as said recreational vehicle is set back no less than:

Upon any lot used principally for residential purposes, the storage of not more than one Class I recreational vehicle for periods exceeding 72 hours during any seven-day period shall be permitted per lot in a side or rear yard, so long as said recreational vehicle is set back no less than five feet from any adjoining side or rear lot line. All areas used for the storage of Class I recreational vehicles shall be maintained so as to keep vegetation properly trimmed and debris or litter disposed of regularly. All recreational vehicles shall be maintained to prevent the leakage of fuels and/or lubricants into the ground.

The parking or storage of not more than one Class II recreational vehicle in the (R) Zone, Residential Zones, or (CC) Zone, or on any lot used principally for residential purposes shall be permitted subject to the following regulations:

Except as permitted in the subsection immediately below [§ 350-520J(2)(b)], the parking of any commercial heavy-duty vehicle in the (R) Zone, Residential Zones or (CC) Zone, or lot used principally for residential purposes, is prohibited.

Within the (A) Zone, the parking of no more than one commercial heavy-duty vehicle per lot where the use of such commercial heavy-duty vehicle is not incidental to the principal use of the lot, shall be permitted upon a lot with a principal agricultural operation, agribusiness, or residential use, subject to the following regulations:

Personal, domestic, or residential related materials (except firewood) shall be prohibited:

Non-personal, business, and other nonresidential related materials shall be prohibited.

Does not occupy more than 50% of the total area the lot covered by buildings;

Does not occupy more than 25% of the buildable area of the lot;

Is located within a side or rear yard;

Is contained within a completely enclosed structure at least six feet high; and

Is screened from adjoining streets and lots.

Complies with the applicable use and structure required yard setbacks for the applicable zone.

Is contained within a completely enclosed structure at least six feet high; and

Is screened from adjoining streets and lots.

Subdivision/land development process shall be permitted to be requested and may be permitted as a modification according to the SLDO.

Zoning permit process that do not involve subdivision/land development review shall be permitted to be requested and may be permitted as a variance according to the provisions for a variance set forth in Article VIII of this chapter relating to variances in Zoning Hearing Board's functions (§ 350-805C).

Located within a side or rear yard;

Screened from adjoining streets and lots; and

Completely enclosed within a masonry fenced enclosure equipped with a self-latching door or gate.

Deciduous trees;

Ground covers;

Evergreen trees;

Shrubs;

Vines;

Flowers;

Rocks;

Gravel;

Earth berms;

Walls;

Fences;

Screens;

Sculptures;

Fountains;

Sidewalk furniture; or

Other approved materials.

Nonresidential, nonagricultural/forestry uses adjoining lots in the (R) Zone or residential zones or with residential uses; or

Higher-density/-intensity residential dwelling types adjoining lots with lower-density/-intensity residential dwelling types.

Buildings and structures, excluding fences, walls, and berms;

Refuse collection stations;

Parking lots/areas;

Loading areas;

Any type of storage of goods, materials, equipment, or vehicles;

Any type of display and sales; and

Any business activity.

Fences and walls as screening. Landscape screening strips may include fences and walls which shall be located in accordance with the following:

Earthen berms as screening. Landscaping screening strips may include earthen berms in accordance with the following requirement:

Typical of their species and variety;

Have normal growth habits, well-developed branches, densely foliated, vigorous, fibrous root systems; and

Grown under climatic conditions similar to those in the locality of the project or properly acclimated to conditions of the locality of the project.

Native plant materials should be incorporated in all designs.

Nonnative plants may be included in place of a native plant if it is not considered invasive and the plant does not introduce pests or diseases. A nonnative plant may be incorporated into designs when the applicant demonstrates nonnative plants are better suited for the soil, environment, or spatial constraints, and integration into the surrounding ecosystem.

See Table 5-26.2 in this subsection below for the list of invasive plants (trees, shrubs, grasses, flowers, and vines) which shall not be used in any required planting or screening:

Where the sign consists of individual letters or symbols attached to a building, wall or window, the area of the sign shall be considered to be that of the smallest rectangle or other regular geometric shape which encompasses all of the letters and symbols.

Where a sign has two or more faces, the area of all faces shall be included in determining the area of the sign; provided, however, for a double-faced sign, if the interior angle formed by the two faces of the double-faced sign is less than 45° and the two faces are at no point more than three feet from one another, the area of only the larger face shall be included.

The owners of any lot with no permanent residential dwelling thereon, not to exceed a total of 90 days between April 1 and October 31 of any one calendar year; or

Nonpaying guests of the occupants of any legally established permanent residential dwelling on a lot, not to exceed a total of 14 days in any calendar year.

Forty-five feet from any adjoining street right-of-way line; and

Ten feet from any side or rear lot lines.

On sidewalks (excluding sidewalks within the public right-of-way), under canopies, or other in an area immediately adjacent to the principal building's front building wall or storefront, provided that such location provides clear pedestrian access (sidewalk or other area) at least eight feet wide adjoining the principal building's front building wall or storefront; or

Within the parking lot, provided that such location does not occur within any area for required vehicular circulation, parking, and loading, or emergency vehicle access (e.g., fire lanes). Within parking lots, such temporary special event sales display areas shall be specifically delineated from the adjoining parking lot by the use of identifiable barriers (e.g., tents, canopies, temporary fences, or ropes).

Cornices, eaves, sills, windows, window wells and awnings, heating or cooling systems, satellite dish antennas, chimneys, gutters, accessory alternative energy systems and other similar architectural or appurtenance treatment.

Decks, porches, or patios, where covered or not.

At- or above-grade, heating or cooling systems or backup generators for single- or two-family residential uses, as long as they comply with the accessory building yard setback for the applicable zone.

Open fire escapes.