Multiple-family conversions shall comply with the area, density, and bulk requirements for multiple-family dwellings of the applicable zone.

All buildings used as part of multiple-family conversions shall maintain an exterior appearance that resembles and is compatible with most of the existing dwellings in the neighborhood. No modification to the external appearances of the building (except fire and safety requirements) which would alter its residential character shall be permitted.

The use shall be connected to both public water and public sewer service.

Within the (A) Zone, the principal building shall have existed and contained at least 3,000 square feet of gross floor area, on January 25, 1994.

Only one additional dwelling unit shall be established upon a lot. Including the existing dwelling unit, there shall be no more than a total of two dwelling units per lot.

Unless there are specific area and bulk requirements for two-family detached dwellings in the applicable zone, two-family conversions shall otherwise comply with the area and bulk requirements for single-family detached dwellings of the applicable zone.

All buildings used as part of two-family conversions shall maintain an exterior appearance that resembles and is compatible with most of the existing dwellings in the neighborhood. No modification to the external appearances of the building (except fire and safety requirements) which would alter its residential character shall be permitted.

Utility connections.

Flag lot residences shall comply with the regulations set forth in Article VI of this chapter relating to flag lots in nonresidential uses—miscellaneous use regulations (§ 350-607B).

Manufactured/mobile home parks shall comply with the applicable design and construction standards and requirements of the SLDO.

See Table 6-2.1 in this subsection below for the area and bulks requirements for individual manufactured/mobile homes. Each individual manufactured/mobile home within a manufactured/mobile home park shall comply with the following area and bulk requirements as if said manufactured/mobile home was located on an individual lot. Otherwise, each individual manufactured/mobile home shall comply with all other area, bulk, and design requirements of the applicable zone:

Each manufactured/mobile home lot shall contain no more than one manufactured/mobile home, nor shall it contain more than one family.

Protective skirting shall be placed around the area between the stand surface and the floor level of each manufactured/mobile home so as to prevent that area from forming a harborage for rodents, creating a fire hazard, or exposing unsightly conditions.

Individual manufactured/mobile home owners may install accessory or storage sheds, exterior patio areas, and other similar outdoor structures as long as they are not attached to the manufactured/mobile home structure. Any such facilities so installed shall not intrude into any required front, side, or rear yard setback, and, in every case, shall substantially conform in style, quality, and color to the associated manufactured/mobile homes.

In no case shall the distance between individual manufactured/mobile home buildings and other buildings which are not accessory to the individual manufactured/mobile be less than 20 feet.

In no case shall access to any manufactured/mobile home or manufactured/mobile home lots be provided directly onto, have frontage on, or otherwise adjoining an external public street right-of-way.

The maximum lot coverage for a manufactured/mobile home park shall be 35%.

The external boundary of the manufactured/mobile home park adjoining any lot line shall comply with minimum yard requirements for "other principal uses" of the applicable zone.

A landscape screening strip shall be provided in accordance with Article V of this chapter relating to screening and landscaping (§ 350-526).

Except as provided in the subsections below [§ 350-602E(2) through (4)], all multiple-family dwellings shall comply with the area and bulk requirements of the applicable zone.

The maximum lot coverage for multiple-family dwellings shall be 60%.

In those instances where more than one principal building is located on the same lot, the following separation distances shall be provided between each building:

The use shall be connected to both public water and public sewer service.

The maximum number of dwelling units within one building shall be eight.

No more than two contiguous dwelling units shall have the same, identical:

In addition, each dwelling unit shall be distinguished from contiguous dwelling units in some appropriate manner such as by varying dwelling unit width, use of different exterior materials, or varying arrangements of entrances or windows.

In those instances where more than one principal building is located on the same lot, the following separation distances shall be provided between each building:

The use shall be connected to both public water and public sewer service.

Only one short-term rental per structure is permitted. The maximum occupancy for the short-term rental shall be limited to two guests per bedroom.

To the extent the short-term rental is located in a building that is not owner occupied, the short-term rental must be at least 200 feet from the closest residential structure.

The short-term rental unit must contain or meet all of the following:

It shall be the responsibility of the owner to display the following information on the property:

The applicant shall designate and provide written notice to the Township of a local contact person who shall have access and authority to assume management of the short-term rental unit and take remedial measures. The local contact person shall respond to the Township or to a police officer within 30 minutes after being notified by such official of the existence of a violation of this chapter or any disturbance requiring immediate remedy or abatement. If the local contact person is not the owner, the local contact person shall immediately advise the owner of any notification of a violation. There shall be a local contact person available at all times the short-term rental unit is operated. The owner may change the local contact person only after written notice to the Township, and any new local contact person shall meet all requirements of this subsection.

A short-term unit may be rented only to a person 25 years of age or older.

No modifications to the exterior of the building which would alter its residential character shall be permitted.

No unsupervised/unleashed pets allowed outside or that may create a nuisance to neighbors.

The owner shall use his/her best efforts to ensure that the occupants of the short-term rental unit do not create unreasonable noise or disturbances, engage in disorderly conduct, or violate provisions of Township ordinances or any state law pertaining to noise or disorderly conduct by notifying the occupants of the rules regarding short-term rental units and responding when notified that occupants are violating laws regarding their occupancy.

The owner shall, upon notification that occupants of the short-term rental unit have created unreasonable noise or disturbances, engaged in disorderly conduct or violated provisions of Township ordinances or state law pertaining to noise or disorderly conduct, promptly use their best efforts to prevent a recurrence of such conduct by those occupants or guests.

Setbacks.

Any exhaust or ventilation fans employed shall be oriented and directed such that no direct exhaust velocity is perceptible at any lot line.

Storage and application of pesticides, fertilizers and/or chemicals shall be in accordance with federal and state laws.

All grazing and pasture areas shall be securely fenced to prevent the escape of animals.

The location of manure storage and processing facilities shall conform to the requirements of the Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Act.[1] Notwithstanding anything contained in this chapter to the contrary, all manure shall be managed in a manner that complies with the Clean Streams Law[2] and the practices prescribed by the most recent version of the Pennsylvania Manure Management Manual.

Setbacks.

Any exhaust or ventilation fans employed shall be oriented and directed such that no direct exhaust velocity is perceptible at any lot line.

Storage and application of pesticides, fertilizers and/or chemicals shall be in accordance with federal and state laws.

All grazing and pasture areas shall be securely fenced to prevent the escape of animals.

The location of manure storage and processing facilities shall conform to the requirements of the Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Act. Notwithstanding anything contained in this chapter to the contrary, all manure shall be managed in a manner that complies with the Clean Streams Law and the practices prescribed by the most recent version of the Pennsylvania Manure Management Manual.

Agricultural-related businesses may involve a limited range of commercial uses such as:

All parking, loading, and outside storage areas associated with the agricultural related occupation shall be provided with a landscape screening strip in accordance with Article V of this chapter relating to screening and landscaping (§ 350-526):

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

Any building or corral used for the boarding of animals shall be set back at least:

All areas and structures used for training and riding shall be set back a minimum of 50 feet from any lot line.

All riding, boarding, and pasture areas shall be securely fenced to prevent the escape of animals.

The applicant shall submit a working plan that demonstrates how any areas used for riding and pasture shall be maintained in acceptable vegetative cover.

The location of manure storage and processing facilities shall conform to the requirements of the Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Act. Notwithstanding anything contained in this chapter to the contrary, all manure shall be managed in a manner that complies with the Clean Streams Law and the practices prescribed by the most recent version of the Pennsylvania Manure Management Manual.

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

All animal boarding buildings that are not completely enclosed, and any outdoor animal pens, stalls, or runways shall be located within the rear yard.

All animal boarding buildings that are not completely enclosed, and any outdoor animal pens, stalls, or runways shall be set back a minimum of 300 feet from any lot line.

All areas utilized for outdoor exercise of animals and outdoor stalls and/or runways to which animals have access shall be completely enclosed by a six-foot-high fence to prevent the escape of animals.

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

All animal boarding buildings that are not completely enclosed, and any outdoor animal pens, stalls, or runways shall be located within the rear yard.

All animal boarding buildings that are not completely enclosed, and any outdoor animal pens, stalls, or runways, including all parts of any structure, shall be set back a minimum of 300 feet from any lot line.

All areas utilized for outdoor exercise of animals and outdoor stalls and/or runways to which animals have access shall be completely enclosed by a six-foot-high fence to prevent the escape of animals.

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

The applicant shall demonstrate that the applicant is or is in the process of becoming lawfully licensed by the Department of Agriculture to operate the type of kennel for which the application is made. Compliance with this requirement and with the requirements of the Department of Agriculture or any other state or federal governmental agency shall be an ongoing requirement for the authority to maintain the kennel. Among any other reasonable conditions imposed for the grant of a special exception, it shall be an ongoing condition of the special exception that the owner or other operator of the kennel be licensed and in good standing under the requirements of the Department of Agriculture or other federal, state or local agency having jurisdiction and that the owner or other occupant shall, at least annually, provide proof to the Township Zoning Officer of the operation being currently licensed and in good standing with the Department of Agriculture or other state agency having jurisdiction over the operation.

An adult-oriented business and/or use shall not be permitted to be located within 1,000 feet of any lot with:

No materials, merchandise, or film offered for sale, rent, lease, loan, or for view upon the premises shall be exhibited or displayed outside of a building or structure.

Any building or structure used and occupied as an adult-oriented business and/or use shall be windowless, or have an opaque covering over all windows or doors of any area in which materials, merchandise, or film are exhibited or displayed, and no materials, merchandise, or film shall be visible from any lot line.

Each entrance to the premises shall be posted with a notice specifying that persons under the age of 18 years are not permitted to enter therein and warning all other persons that they may be offended upon entry.

No one type of adult-oriented business and/or use may change to another type of adult-oriented business and/or use, except upon approval of an additional conditional use.

The use shall not create an enticement for minors because of its proximity to nearby uses where minors may congregate.

No unlawful sexual activity or conduct shall be permitted.

No more than one adult-oriented business and/or use may be located within one building or shopping center.

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

No part of a takeoff/landing strip/pad shall be located nearer than 300 feet from a lot line.

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

Within the (CC) Zone or (HC) Zone, there shall be no outdoor keeping of animals permitted.

All animal boarding buildings that are not completely enclosed, and any outdoor animal pens, stalls, or runways shall be located within the rear yard.

All animal boarding buildings that are not completely enclosed, and any outdoor animal pens, stalls, or runways shall be set back a minimum of 100 feet from any lot line.

All areas utilized for outdoor exercise of animals and outdoor stalls and/or runways to which animals have access shall be completely enclosed by a six-foot-high fence to prevent the escape of animals.

All other areas utilized for grazing or pasture areas shall be securely fenced to prevent the escape of animals.

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

The total number of tenant/guest rooms permitted for rent shall be three and the boarding house shall not accommodate more than six tenants/guests total.

All tenant/guest rooms shall be limited to two tenants/guests each.

All buildings permitted to be used as boarding houses shall maintain an exterior appearance that resembles and is compatible with most of the existing dwellings in the neighborhood. No modification to the external appearances of the building (except fire and safety requirements) which would alter its residential character shall be permitted.

The owner of the facility or resident manager shall reside in the Boarding house. Proof of residency shall be provided.

All tenant/guest rooms available for boarding shall be located within the principal building.

Access to all boarding rooms shall be through the interior of the building. No exit doors from individual boarding rooms shall lead directly to the exterior of the building.

Residents on-site shall have access to shared common areas for cooking and eating. A common kitchen facility equipped for cooking meals located on site shall be available to the residents, or daily meals shall be provided on site for the residents of the boarding house.

Meals for compensation shall be provided only to registered tenants/guests of the boarding house. No cooking facilities shall be provided or permitted in the individual tenant/guest rooms.

Each floor shall contain at least one fully equipped bathroom for every five tenants/guests that is accessible from a common hallway.

All tenants/guests shall execute a lease before occupancy.

Tenants/guest rooms shall be leased to the same tenant/guest for at least seven consecutive days.

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

Where the use includes 100 or more campsites, the proposed use shall be located on a lot that fronts on and has direct lot access to an arterial street or collector street, as listed in Article V of this chapter relating to traffic impact study and street classifications (§ 350-533).

All campsites shall be located at least 50 feet from any side or rear lot line and at least 100 feet from any external street right-of-way line.

Each campsite shall be at least 3,000 square feet in size.

Each camping space shall be numbered.

All outdoor play areas shall be set back 100 feet from any lot line.

Refuse collection stations shall be set back a minimum of 100 feet from any lot line.

Any accessory retail or service commercial uses shall be set back a minimum of 100 feet from any lot line. Such accessory commercial uses shall be solely designed and constructed to serve the campground's registered guests and their visitors. Any parking spaces provided for these commercial uses shall only have vehicular access from the campground's internal road network rather than an external street right-of-way.

During operation, every campground shall have an office in which shall be located the person responsible for operation of the campground.

No persons or occupants shall be permitted to permanently reside on any campsite, except the campground park owner and/or resident manager.

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

The proposed use shall be located on a lot that fronts on and has direct lot access to an arterial street or collector street, as listed in Article V of this chapter relating to traffic impact study and street classifications (§ 350-533).

The subject property shall be set back at least 300 feet from any lot containing a school, day care facility, playground, library, hospital or nursing, rest or retirement home.

All ventilation equipment associated with fuel storage tanks shall be set back 100 feet and oriented away from any adjoining lot in the (R) Zone or the residential zones.

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

Outside display shall be permitted in accordance with Article VI of this chapter relating to outside display in accessory use regulations (§ 350-608V).

All outside display shall begin no earlier than one hour before official sunrise, and must be completed no later than one hour after official sunset.

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

The proposed use shall be located on a lot that fronts on and has direct lot access to an arterial street or collector street, as listed in Article V of this chapter relating to Traffic Impact Study and Street Classifications (§ 350-533).

This site shall contain a minimum of 2,800 yards of play in nine holes.

In no case shall the golf course design permit or encourage a golf ball to be driven across any building, building lot, parking lot, street, access drive, or driveway.

Golf cart paths. Golf cart paths shall be provided with an improved surface in accordance with Article V of this chapter relating to lot access, access drives, and driveways (§ 350-515). Additionally, the golf course design shall:

All golf course buildings and structures shall be set back a minimum of:

Golf courses may include the following accessory uses, provided such uses are reasonably sized, and located so as to provide incidental service to the golf course employees and users:

Outside storage of maintenance equipment and/or golf carts shall be permitted, as long as it is set back at least 100 feet from any lot line.

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

Parking may be provided along interior traffic aisles or lanes adjacent to the buildings. These aisles shall be at least 26 feet wide when storage units open onto one side of the aisle only and at least 30 feet wide when storage units open onto both sides of the aisle.

Nothing shall be stored in interior traffic aisles or lanes, required off-street parking areas, loading areas, or accessways.

All vehicles stored outside of an enclosed building must be surrounded by a fence or wall at least six feet in height.

Mini-storage units shall be used solely for the storage of property. The following uses are expressly prohibited upon the site:

An on-site manager shall be required to be on the site during the hours of operation.

Any dwelling unit for a resident manager shall comply with all of those requirements listed within the (R-2) Zone, and shall be entitled to all residential accessory uses provided in this chapter.

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

The proposed use shall be located on a lot that fronts on and has direct lot access to an arterial street or collector street, as listed in Article V of this chapter relating to traffic impact study and street classifications (§ 350-533).

Any booths or other structures used for the collection of admission and/or parking fees shall be set back and arranged to prevent vehicle backups on adjoining streets during peak arrival periods. Any other collection of fees (roaming parking lot attendants) shall be conducted in a manner to prevent vehicle backups on adjoining streets. If, at any time after the opening of the outdoor recreation facility, the Township of Rapho determines that traffic backups are occurring on adjoining streets, and such backups are directly related to the means of access to the lot, the Township of Rapho can require the applicant to revise means of access to relieve the undue congestion.

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

In the (CC) Zone, the use shall be connected to both public water and public sewer service.

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

If an exterior amplified public address system is to be utilized, the applicant shall submit qualified expert evidence that the proposed public address system will be designed and operated in a manner to prevent objectionable impact on adjoining lots and comply with the standards relating to noise contained in Article V of this chapter relating to noise pollution and vibration in operations and performance standards (§ 350-521A).

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

Shooting ranges:

Shooting ranges shall be planned, designed, constructed, and maintained in accordance with the most recent version of NRA's The Range Source Book.

The applicant shall submit a plan demonstrating methods to reclaim the lead deposited by shooting activities, based upon the recommendations of the most recent version of EPA's Best Management Practice for Lead at Outdoor Shooting Ranges.

All applications for shooting ranges shall include the information required for a plot/site plan approval pursuant to Article IX of this chapter relating to plot/site plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)]. In addition, the applicant shall identify the safety fan for each firing range. The safety fan shall include the area necessary to contain all projectiles, including direct fire and ricochet. The safety fan configuration shall be based upon qualified expert testimony regarding the trajectory of the bullet and the design effectiveness of berms, overhead baffles, or other safety barriers to contain projectiles to the safety fan.

Fencing. A fence measuring at least eight feet in height must enclose the area of actual shooting range operations. Range caution signs with eight inches tall, red letters on a white background shall be posted at a maximum of 100-foot intervals around the range perimeter. Signs shall read "SHOOTING RANGE AREA. KEEP OUT!"

All shooting range facilities, including buildings, parking, firing range, and safety fan shall be set back at least 100 feet from any lot line.

No part of a shooting range property shall be located within 1/4 mile of any land in the (R) Zone or residential zones.

If an exterior amplified public address system is to be utilized, the applicant shall submit qualified expert evidence that the proposed public address system will be designed and operated in a manner to prevent objectionable impact on adjoining lots and comply with the standards relating to noise contained in Article V of this chapter relating to noise pollution and vibration in operations and performance standards (§ 350-521A).

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

In addition to the area and bulk requirements for the applicable zone, see Table 6-4.1 in this subsection below are area, bulk, and design requirements for shopping centers:

There shall be no minimum required yard setbacks between buildings constructed as part of the shopping center on the site, other than those building separation distances required by the most recent version of the IBC as referenced in the PA UCC adopted by the Township of Rapho.

Shopping center signs shall comply with the requirements of Article V of this chapter relating to signs (§ 350-528).

The initial approval of the shopping center shall require conditional use review. For freestanding pad sites, the applicant may choose to identify proposed building envelopes and a list of potential uses to be applied to each pad site respectively as an alternative to the specific identification of each use; however, in reviewing such pad sites, the Township will consider the worst-case scenario of building site envelope and potential uses when evaluating the conditional use application. Any subsequent substitution of use within the shopping center shall be permitted by right so long as the proposed use is permitted and does not require amendment of the site plan approved by the original conditional use. Future uses to be substituted that require separate conditional use approval, shall follow such review and approval processes. Future uses that require amendment of the site plan shall require conditional use approval.

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

If an exterior amplified public address system is to be utilized, the applicant shall submit qualified expert evidence that the proposed public address system will be designed and operated in a manner to prevent objectionable impact on adjoining lots and comply with the standards relating to noise contained in Article V of this chapter relating to noise pollution and vibration in operations and performance standards (§ 350-521A).

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

The subject property shall have existed and contained at least five acres and be zoned HC as of June 23, 2015.

The subject property shall have existed and have had direct lot access to a collector or arterial road, as listed in Article V of this chapter relating to traffic impact study and street classifications (§ 350-533) as of June 23, 2015.

No part of the subject property shall be located within 300 feet of any adjoining lot in the (R) Zone or residential zones.

Exterior areas used solely for the outside storage, parking, maneuvering or "jockeying" (i.e. moving from one location on the site to another location on the site) of trailers shall comply with Article V of this chapter relating to outside storage (§ 350-523) and with the off-street parking design requirements of Article V of this chapter relating to off-street parking (§ 350-520). Notwithstanding the foregoing, exterior areas used solely for the outside storage, parking, maneuvering or "jockeying" of trailers may be located on alternative hard surfaces such as modified stone, packed stone, gravel or other designed surface in lieu of an improved surface as defined by § 350-513 of this chapter.

Trailer storage or parking lots shall be designed in accordance with Article V of this chapter relating to lot access, access drives, and driveways (§ 350-515).

The site shall be provided with sufficiently long stacking lanes and on-site storage, parking, maneuvering or "jockeying" areas so that trailers and other vehicles waiting to access/exit the site, will not back up onto public streets rights-of-way.

The demolition or junking of trailers is prohibited.

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plans in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

The proposed use shall be located on a lot that fronts on and has direct lot access to an arterial street or collector street, as listed in Article V of this chapter relating to traffic impact study and street classifications (§ 350-533).

The subject property shall be set back at least 300 feet from any lot containing a school, day care facility, playground, library, hospital or nursing, rest or retirement home.

No more than three vehicles may be stored per repair/service bay.

The outside storage of motor vehicles (whether capable of movement or not) for more than 30 days is prohibited.

All ventilation equipment associated with fuel storage tanks shall be set back 100 feet and oriented away from any adjoining lot in the (R) Zone or the residential zones.

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

The proposed use shall be located on a lot that fronts on and has direct lot access to an arterial street or collector street, as listed in Article V of this chapter relating to traffic impact study and street classifications (§ 350-533).

All reconditioning activities shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building.

Stacking facilities for drive-through facilities shall be provided, in accordance with Article V of this chapter relating to vehicle queuing standards (§ 350-534).

No outside storage of parts, equipment, lubricants, fuel or other materials used or discarded, as part of the reconditioning operation, shall be permitted.

All exterior vehicle and machinery storage areas shall be screened from any adjoining lot in the (R) Zone or residential zones or adjoining street right-of-way.

The outside storage of motor vehicles (whether capable of movement or not) for more than 30 days is prohibited.

All ventilation equipment associated with reconditioning activities shall be set back 100 feet and oriented away from any adjoining lot in the (R) Zone or the residential zones.

All vehicles shall be repaired and removed from the premises within 30 days of their arrival on the site.

The demolition or junking of vehicles is prohibited.

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

For uses involving light-/medium-duty vehicle service/repair, see Article VI of this chapter relating to vehicle service/repair, light/medium duty in specific use regulations for nonresidential uses—commercial uses (§ 350-604V).

The proposed use shall be located on a lot that fronts on and has direct lot access to an arterial street or collector street, as listed in Article V of this chapter relating to traffic impact study and street classifications (§ 350-533).

All reconditioning activities shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building.

Stacking facilities for drive-through facilities shall be provided, in accordance with Article V of this chapter relating to vehicle queuing standards (§ 350-534).

No outside storage of parts, equipment, lubricants, fuel or other materials used or discarded, as part of the reconditioning operation, shall be permitted.

All exterior vehicle and machinery storage areas shall be screened from any adjoining lot in the (R) Zone or Residential Zones or adjoining street right-of-way.

The outside storage of motor vehicles (whether capable of movement or not) for more than 30 days is prohibited.

All ventilation equipment associated with reconditioning activities shall be set back 100 feet and oriented away from any adjoining lot in the (R) Zone or the residential zones.

All vehicles shall be repaired and removed from the premises within 30 days of their arrival on the site.

The demolition or junking of vehicles is prohibited.

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

Where the use includes the storage of 150 or more vehicles, the proposed use shall be located on a lot that fronts on and has direct lot access to an arterial street or collector street, as listed in Article V of this chapter relating to traffic impact study and street classifications (§ 350-533).

Exterior areas used solely for the outside storage of vehicles and equipment shall comply with Article V of this chapter relating to outside storage (§ 350-523) and with the off-street parking design requirements of Article V of this chapter relating to off-street parking (§ 350-520).

Vehicle storage lots shall be designed in accordance with Article V of this chapter relating to lot access, access drives, and driveways (§ 350-515).

Vehicles may be stored in a horizontal stacked configuration; however, no vehicles shall be located more than 100 feet from an on-site interior access aisle. Such interior access aisles shall be a minimum of 18 feet wide, unless greater width is required under Article V of this chapter relating to off-street parking (§ 350-520).

All lighting shall be designed and constructed so as not to cast glare on adjoining streets and/or properties in compliance with Article V of this chapter relating to off-street parking (§ 350-520).

The demolition or junking of vehicles is prohibited.

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

The proposed use shall be located on a lot that fronts on and has direct lot access to an arterial street or collector street, as listed in Article V of this chapter relating to traffic impact study and street classifications (§ 350-533).

Public sewer and public water facilities shall be utilized and recycling water systems are required.

On-site stacking shall be provided in accordance with Article V of this chapter relating to vehicular queuing standards (§ 350-534).

The applicant shall provide evidence that adequate measures will be in place to prevent pollutants from being washed into the groundwater or waterways. Any chemicals that may be hazardous to aquatic life shall be stored within an area that will completely contain any leaks or spills.

Gray water recycling is mandatory.

Water from the vehicle wash operation shall not flow onto sidewalks or streets.

All structures housing vehicle washing apparatuses shall be set back:

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

Junk shall be stored in accordance with the requirements of Article V relating to outside storage (§ 350-523), except fences shall be at least eight feet high.

Areas for the outside storage of junk shall be set back at least:

All completely enclosed buildings used to store junk shall be set back at least 50 feet from all lot lines.

No material may be stored or stacked so that it is visible from adjoining lots and streets.

No junk may be piled to a height greater than eight feet.

Junkyards shall be maintained in such a manner as to cause no public or private nuisance, nor to cause any offensive or noxious sounds or odors, nor to cause the breeding or harboring of rats, flies, or other vectors.

No material shall be burned or incinerated at any time.

No junkyard shall be located on land with a slope in excess of 5%.

All vehicles and equipment shall be completely drained of fuel, lubricants, battery fluid, transmission fluid, brake fluids, coolants, and air-conditioning fluids.

If an exterior amplified public address system is to be utilized, the applicant shall submit qualified expert evidence that the proposed public address system will be designed and operated in a manner to prevent objectionable impact on adjoining lots and comply with the standards relating to noise contained in Article V of this chapter relating to noise pollution and vibration in operations and performance standards (§ 350-521A).

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

General. Mineral extraction operations:

Plot/site plan requirements. As a part of each application the applicant shall furnish an accurately surveyed plot/site plan on a scale no less than 1:2400, showing the location of the tract or tracts of land to be affected by the operation. The surveyed plot/site plan shall be certified by a qualified professional land surveyor, engineer, or landscape architect licensed and registered to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania with assistance from experts in related fields and shall include the following:

The proposed use shall be located on a lot that fronts on and has direct lot access to an arterial street or collector street, as listed in Article V of this chapter relating to traffic impact study and street classifications (§ 350-533).

The minimum lot area shall be 50 acres.

Fencing. A fence measuring at least eight feet in height must enclose the area of actual mineral extraction operations.

Setback. See Table 6-5.1 for the minimum setbacks imposed upon specific features of the mineral extraction operation and other extractive-related uses from adjacent uses:

Reclamation. The applicant shall demonstrate compliance with Section 7(c) of the Pennsylvania Act No. 1984-219, as may be amended.[1] The applicant shall provide a detailed description of the proposed use of the site, once reclamation has been completed, including a description of any zoning and/or subdivision approvals or remedies that would be necessary to accommodate the proposed use. Finally, the applicant shall provide written notification to the Township within 30 days, whenever a change in the reclamation plan is proposed to the PA DEP.

Screening. Within the required setbacks as provided in Table 6-5.1 above, the exterior portion of the lot shall be comprised of an earthen berm at least 10 feet in height and shall be completely covered and maintained in an approved vegetative ground cover. In addition, an Option 3 landscape screen strip shall be provided in accordance with Article V of this chapter relating to screening and landscaping (§ 350-526), between the earthen berms and the exterior lot lines.

Operations progress report. Within 90 days after commencement of surface mining operations and each year thereafter, the operator shall file an operations and progress report with the Township Zoning Officer setting forth all of the following:

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

Any processing of waste (including but not limited to incineration, composting, shredding, compaction, material separation, refuse derived fuel, pyrolysis, etc.) shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building.

Fencing. A fence measuring at least eight feet in height must enclose the areas used for the unloading, transfer, storage, or deposition of refuse.

No refuse shall be deposited or stored, and no building or structure shall be located within:

Screening. Within the required setbacks as provided in the subsection above [§ 350-605D(3)], the exterior portion of the lot shall be comprised of an earthen berm at least 10 feet in height and shall be completely covered and maintained in an approved vegetative ground cover. In addition, an Option 3 landscape screen strip shall be provided in accordance with Article V of this chapter relating to screening and landscaping (§ 350-526), between the earthen berms and the exterior lot lines.

Access to the site shall be limited to those posted times when an attendant is on duty. In order to protect against the indiscriminate and unauthorized dumping, all areas of the site shall be protected by locked barricades, fences, gates or other positive means designed to deny access to the area at unauthorized times or locations.

The unloading, processing, transfer, and deposition of waste shall be continuously supervised by a qualified facility operator.

Any waste that is to be recycled shall be stored in leakproof and vector-proof containers. Such containers shall be designed to prevent their being carried by wind or water. These containers shall be stored within a completely enclosed building.

All storage of waste shall be within an enclosed building in a manner that is leakproof and vector- proof. During normal operation, no more solid waste shall be stored on the lot that is needed to keep the facility in constant operation; but, in no event for more than 72 hours.

The applicant shall submit a contingency plan for the disposal of solid waste during a facility shutdown.

A water feasibility study developed in accordance with applicable standards and requirements of the SLDO shall be submitted.

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

The subject property shall front upon and have direct access to a collector or arterial road, as listed in Article V of this chapter relating to traffic impact study and street classifications (§ 350-533).

All ventilation equipment associated with fuel storage tanks shall be set back 100 feet and oriented away from any adjoining lot in the (R) Zone or residential zones.

If an exterior amplified public address system is to be utilized, the applicant shall submit qualified expert evidence that the proposed public address system will be designed and operated in a manner to prevent objectionable impact on adjoining lots and comply with the standards relating to noise contained in Article V of this chapter relating to noise pollution and vibration in operations and performance standards (§ 350-521A).

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

The subject property shall front upon and have direct access to a collector or arterial road, as listed in Article V of this chapter relating to traffic impact study and street classifications (§ 350-533).

All ventilation equipment associated with fuel storage tanks shall be set back 100 feet and oriented away from any adjoining lot in the (R) Zone or residential zones.

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

The subject property shall front upon and have direct access to a collector or arterial road, as listed in Article V of this chapter relating to traffic impact study and street classifications (§ 350-533).

The proposed use shall comply with all applicable area, bulk, and design standards of the (IND) Zone, except that the maximum permitted lot coverage shall be limited to a maximum of 70% and all outside areas for the sale, display and/or storage of vehicles and equipment shall be screened from adjoining streets and lots in accordance with the regulations set forth in Article V of this chapter relating to screening and landscaping (§ 350-526).

The percentage of lot area covered by buildings shall occupy no less than 5% of the lot's total lot coverage.

The applicant shall be required to submit an expert-prepared on-site circulation plan prepared by a qualified professional traffic engineer licensed and registered to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Such circulation plan must fully describe the location and manner in which vehicles and equipment for auction arrive, are registered, are stored, are displayed, are readied for sale, are stacked for sale, are sold, are road tested, are stored post-sale and then depart the site. It is incumbent upon the applicant to demonstrate that the proposed circulation pattern can be operated safely and will not interfere with the on-site circulation and parking of customers and employees or the flow of traffic on adjoining streets. Such plan shall clearly delineate exterior areas of the site that are to be used solely for the outside storage of vehicles and equipment as opposed to outside display areas and required off-street parking spaces.

Exterior areas used solely for the storage of vehicles and equipment shall be connected to other areas of the site and the adjoining street via one or more access drives in accordance with Article V of this chapter relating to lot access, access drives, and driveways (§ 350-515).

Exterior areas used solely for the outside storage of vehicles and equipment shall comply with Article V of this chapter relating to outside storage and with the off-street parking design requirements of Article V of this chapter relating to off-street parking (§ 350-520), except that such areas:

Exterior areas used for the outside display of vehicles and equipment shall comply with the requirements of Article VI of this chapter relating to outside display in accessory use regulations (§ 350-608V) and off-street parking design requirements of Article V of this chapter relating to off-street parking (§ 350-520).

Areas to be used by employees or customers after dusk shall be lighted in accordance with Article V of this chapter relating to off-street parking (§ 350-520).

If an exterior amplified public address system is to be utilized, the applicant shall submit qualified expert evidence that the proposed public address system will be designed and operated in a manner to prevent objectionable impact on adjoining lots and comply with the standards relating to noise contained in Article V of this chapter relating to noise pollution and vibration in operations and performance standards (§ 350-521A).

The applicant shall prepare, submit and explain, and continuously implement a working plan of the collection and proper disposal of litter and debris. Exterior trash receptacles shall be provided amid any exterior sales and/or display area. Such trash receptacles shall be routinely emptied so as to prevent the scattering of litter and debris.

The proposed use must be connected to public utilities and all on-site rest rooms, comfort facilities and toilets must rely upon public sewer for disposal of human waste. No "porta-potties" are permitted.

The subject property may contain facilities for the service, repair and reconditioning of vehicles and equipment provided:

The demolition and/or junking of vehicles and/or equipment is prohibited. No vehicle or piece of equipment shall remain on the site for more than 365 days.

The subject property shall contain a road test track which shall be conveniently linked to the sales area. The test track shall be strictly operated so that customers must use the track for test drives rather than the site's circulation system and adjoining streets. The applicant must demonstrate the means by which patrons will be directed and required to conduct road tests on the site's test track. The test track shall be set back at least 20 feet from adjoining lot lines and 50 feet from adjoining streets. If such test track is to be used after dusk, it shall be lighted in accordance with Article V of this chapter relating to off-street parking (§ 350-520).

The applicant shall furnish evidence that the disposal of all materials and wastes will be accomplished in a manner that complies with all applicable state and federal regulations.

No part of the subject property shall be located within 300 feet of any adjoining lot in the (R) Zone or residential zones.

A traffic study shall be prepared in accordance with Article V of this chapter relating to traffic impact study and street classifications (§ 350-533) and shall devote particular emphasis on movements of vehicles that may be moving between the subject property and other nearby uses that assist in making vehicles and/or equipment ready for sale.

Modifications of design standards. The Township Board of Supervisors may permit the modification of the design standards in this subsection relating to vehicle auction (§ 350-605G) to encourage the use of environmentally friendly paving surfaces. Any modification of the design standards shall be subject to the following standards:

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

The subject property shall front upon and have direct access to a collector or arterial road, as listed in Article V of this chapter relating to traffic impact study and street classifications (§ 350-533).

All reconditioning activities shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building.

Stacking facilities for drive-through facilities shall be provided, in accordance with Article V of this chapter relating to vehicle queuing standards (§ 350-534).

No outside storage of parts, equipment, lubricants, fuel or other materials used or discarded, as part of the reconditioning operation, shall be permitted.

All exterior vehicle and machinery storage areas shall be screened from any adjoining lot in the (R) Zone or residential zones or adjoining street right-of-way.

The outside storage of motor vehicles (whether capable of movement or not) for more than 30 days is prohibited.

All ventilation equipment associated with reconditioning activities shall be set back 100 feet and oriented away from any adjoining lot in the (R) Zone or Residential Zones.

All vehicles shall be repaired and removed from the premises within 30 days of their arrival on the site.

The demolition or junking of vehicles is prohibited.

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

For uses involving light-/medium-duty vehicle service/repair, see Article VI of this chapter relating to vehicle service/repair, heavy-duty in specific use regulations for nonresidential uses—industrial and other similar intensive uses (§ 350-605J).

The subject property shall front upon and have direct access to a collector or arterial road, as listed in Article V of this chapter relating to traffic impact study and street classifications (§ 350-533).

All reconditioning activities shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building.

Stacking facilities for drive-through facilities shall be provided, in accordance with Article V of this chapter relating to vehicle queuing standards (§ 350-534).

No outside storage of parts, equipment, lubricants, fuel or other materials used or discarded, as part of the reconditioning operation, shall be permitted.

All exterior vehicle and machinery storage areas shall be screened from any adjoining lot in the (R) Zone or residential zones or adjoining street right-of-way.

The outside storage of motor vehicles (whether capable of movement or not) for more than 30 days is prohibited.

All ventilation equipment associated with reconditioning activities shall be set back 100 feet and oriented away from any adjoining lot in the (R) Zone or residential zones.

All vehicles shall be repaired and removed from the premises within 30 days of their arrival on the site.

The demolition or junking of vehicles is prohibited.

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

Where the use includes the storage of more than 150 vehicles, the subject property shall front upon and have direct access to a collector or arterial road, as listed in Article V of this chapter relating to traffic impact study and street classifications (§ 350-533).

Exterior areas used solely for the outside storage of vehicles and equipment shall comply with Article V of this chapter relating to outside storage (§ 350-523) and with the off-street parking design requirements of Article V of this chapter relating to off-street parking (§ 350-520).

Vehicle storage lots shall be designed in accordance with Article V of this chapter relating to lot access, access drives, and driveways (§ 350-515).

Vehicles may be stored in a horizontal stacked configuration; however, no vehicles shall be located more than 100 feet from an on-site interior access aisle. Such interior access aisles shall be a minimum of 18 feet wide, unless greater width is required under Article V of this chapter relating to off-street parking (§ 350-520).

All lighting shall be designed and constructed so as not to cast glare on adjoining streets and/or properties in compliance with Article V of this chapter relating to off-street parking (§ 350-520).

The demolition or junking of vehicles is prohibited.

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

A traffic study shall be prepared in accordance with Article V of this chapter relating to traffic impact study and street classifications (§ 350-533).

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

In areas not served by public water, the applicant must submit written evidence to ensure that water supplies of surrounding properties will not be contaminated by burial activity within the proposed cemetery.

No burial plots or facilities shall be permitted in any floodplain area as set forth in Article IV of this chapter relating to Floodplain Overlay (FPO) Zone (§ 350-402).

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

The proposed use shall be located on a lot that fronts on and has direct lot access to an arterial street or collector street, as listed in Article V of this chapter relating to traffic impact study and street classifications (§ 350-533).

All outdoor recreation/activity areas shall be set back at least 50 feet from any lot line.

Any accessory eating, or retail use, shall not be directly accessible without passing through the main clubhouse building.

The site shall be arranged to minimize the need for persons being "dropped off" and "picked up" to cross traffic lanes on or adjacent to the site.

If an exterior amplified public address system is to be utilized, the applicant shall submit qualified expert evidence that the proposed public address system will be designed and operated in a manner to prevent objectionable impact on adjoining lots and comply with the standards relating to noise contained in Article V of this chapter relating to noise pollution and vibration in operations and performance standards (§ 350-521A).

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

In the (IND) Zone, Community Outreach Center shall be permitted subject to the following regulations:

The site shall be arranged to minimize the need for persons being "dropped off" and "picked up" to cross traffic lanes on or adjacent to the site.

Outdoor play areas shall:

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

The proposed use shall be located on a lot that fronts on and has direct lot access to an arterial street or collector street, as listed in Article V of this chapter relating to traffic impact study and street classifications (§ 350-533).

Emergency entrances shall be:

The site shall be arranged to minimize the need for persons being "dropped off" and "picked up" to cross traffic lanes on or adjacent to the site.

Adequate provision shall be made for the collection, disposal and recycling of garbage, trash and medical and hazardous waste.

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

The proposed use shall be located on a lot that fronts on and has direct lot access to an arterial street or collector street, as listed in Article V of this chapter relating to traffic impact study and street classifications (§ 350-533).

Medical residential campuses shall primarily serve the needs of retirement-aged persons. At least one resident of each dwelling unit shall be at least 50 years old, or possess some disability that can be treated within a setting like the medical residential campus.

Medical residential campuses shall achieve a balanced residential/medical environmental which cannot be achieved through the use of conventional zoning techniques.

Residences shall be functionally, physically, and architecturally integrated with medical service and recreational activity centers.

Commercial, medical, and recreational uses shall be grouped together and located near the populations being served.

Buildings and structures containing:

The maximum permitted overall density is 10 dwelling units per acre. For purposes of this subsection [§ 350-606G(7)], each 1 1/2 care beds associated with a medical use shall constitute one dwelling unit. No more than 50% of the total number of permitted dwelling units shall consist of care beds.

The maximum lot coverage shall be 60%.

Only those uses which provide a harmonious, balanced mix of medical, residential, limited commercial and recreational uses, primarily serving the medical residential campus residents, and public, quasi-public and medical services for the off-campus retirement-aged community will be permitted. Uses may include, but need not be limited to the following:

The site shall be arranged to minimize the need for persons being "dropped off" and "picked up" to cross traffic lanes on or adjacent to the site.

Adequate provision shall be made for the collection, disposal and recycling of garbage, trash and medical and hazardous waste.

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

In the (R-2) Zone, no more than seven occupants per acre shall be permitted, excluding the staff of the facility.

The site shall be arranged to minimize the need for persons being "dropped off" and "picked up" to cross traffic lanes on or adjacent to the site.

Adequate provision shall be made for the collection, disposal and recycling of garbage, trash and medical and hazardous waste.

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

In the (A) Zone, places of worship shall be permitted by right subject to the following regulations:

Otherwise:

In the (A) Zone, K-12 schools shall be permitted by right subject to the following regulations:

Otherwise:

Billboards shall comply with the regulations set forth in Article V of this chapter relating to general regulation for all signs in signs (§ 350-528A).

All billboards shall be set back at least:

No billboard shall exceed an overall size (sign area) of 300 square feet, nor exceed 25 feet in height; provided, however, that a billboard designed for primary visibility along a limited-access arterial street shall have a maximum sign area of 675 square feet and a maximum height of 45 feet.

All properties upon which a billboard is erected shall be regularly maintained so as not to create a nuisance by means of weeds, litter or vector habitation.

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

Electronic billboards shall be subject to the regulations for electronic message centers as set forth in Article III of this chapter relating to outdoor signs in Mixed-Use Commercial (MUC) Zone in additional layout, design, and other standards {§ 350-303D(2)(m)[10]}; provided, however, that electronic messages on billboards designed for primary visibility along a limited-access arterial street may change at a rate not to exceed one time per each ten-second period.

Each billboard may include the logo, trademark or name of the company that owns the billboard not to exceed an overall size (sign area) of 15 square feet. Any such logo, trademark or name shall not be calculated in the maximum sign area of the billboard.

Flag lots shall comply with the applicable layout and design standards and requirements of the SLDO. Deviations from the standards and requirements listed in the SLDO that are proposed during the:

Requirements for the "flag." The lot area, lot width, yard setbacks, and yard requirements of the applicable zone shall be measured exclusively upon the "flag." (See Figure 6-7.1.)

The flag lot shall contain adequate driveway dimensions exclusively upon the "flag," designed to include an improved vehicle turnaround area to permit vehicles to maneuver in order that said vehicles can enter the street right-of-way in a forward direction.

Requirements for the "flagpole."

Manure digester energy production facilities shall be subject to the regulations set forth in Article V of this chapter relating to operations and performance standards (§ 350-521).

Manure digester energy production facilities shall comply with all the requirements of the applicable zone, except that all buildings, structures and facilities used as part of the manure digesting operations shall be set back at least:

The design and installation of solar energy production facilities shall conform to the most recent version of the IBC as referenced in the PA UCC adopted by the Township of Rapho, and with all other applicable Township requirements.

The layout, design, and installation of solar energy production facilities shall conform to applicable industry standards, including those of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Underwriters Laboratories, the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), or other similar certifying organizations. The manufacturer specifications shall be submitted as part of the application.

For the purposes of this chapter, all "at grade" or "above grade" features and facilities relating to ground-mounted and/or freestanding solar energy production facilities including solar photovoltaic cells, panels, or arrays, or solar hot air or water collector device panels, lines, pumps, batteries, mounting brackets, framing, and foundations shall be considered impervious surface and subject to the maximum lot coverage requirements of the applicable zone, unless the applicant can demonstrate by credible evidence that stormwater will infiltrate into the ground beneath the solar energy production facilities at a rate equal to that of the infiltration rate prior to placement of the system.[1]

All solar energy production facilities shall be designed and located in order to prevent reflective glare toward any inhabited structure on adjacent properties as well as adjacent street rights-of-way.

To the extent feasible, all on-site utility and transmission lines shall be placed underground.

All solar energy production facilities shall be designed and located in order to prevent reflective glare toward any inhabited buildings on adjacent properties as well as adjacent street rights-of-way.

Solar energy production facilities mounted on the roof of any building shall be subject to the maximum height regulations specified within the applicable zone.

The total surface area of all ground-mounted and freestanding solar collectors including solar photovoltaic cells, panels, arrays, and solar hot air or water collector devices shall be included as part of the lot coverage requirements.

All mechanical equipment of solar energy production facilities including any structure for batteries or storage cells, shall be completely enclosed by a minimum eight-foot-high fence with a self-locking gate, and provided with screening in accordance with Article V of this chapter relating to screening and landscaping (§ 350-526).

Clearly visible warning sign concerning voltage shall be placed at the base of all pad-mounted transformers and substations or fence.

Solar energy production facilities shall be subject to the regulations set forth in Article V of this chapter relating to operations and performance standards (§ 350-521).

All applications for solar energy production facilities shall include the information required for a plot/site plan approval pursuant to Article IX of this chapter relating to plot/site plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(2)]. In addition, the applicant shall submit:

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

Telecommunications tower sites include at least one telecommunications tower, but shall also include telecommunications antennas and telecommunications equipment buildings. Any permitted telecommunication building shall not have a building area of greater than 250 square feet.

No telecommunications tower site shall be located within 500 feet of:

If the telecommunications tower site is located within the (A) Zone, the applicant shall demonstrate that the proposed location of the telecommunications tower on agricultural land:

Other standards of approval for telecommunications tower sites shall include the following:

All applications for telecommunications tower sites shall include the information required for a plot/site plan approval pursuant Article IX of this chapter relating to plot/site plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(2)]. In addition, the applicant shall submit:

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

The design and installation of wind energy production facilities shall conform to the most recent version of the IBC as referenced in the PA UCC adopted by the Township of Rapho, and with all other applicable Township requirements.

The design and installation of all wind energy production facilities shall conform to applicable industry standards, including those of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), Underwriters Laboratories, Det Norske Veritas, Germanischer Lloyd Wind Energies, the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), or other similar certifying organizations, or as approved under an emerging technology program such as the California Energy Commission, International Electotechnical Commission, or any other wind certification program recognized by the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) or the U.S. Department of Energy. The manufacturer specifications shall be submitted as part of the application.

Wind energy production facilities shall not generate noise that is perceptible at the lot line. This regulation may be exceeded during short-term events such as utility outages and/or severe wind storms.

To the extent feasible, all on-site utility and transmission lines shall be placed underground.

All wind energy production facilities shall be equipped with a redundant braking system. This includes both aerodynamic overspeed controls (including variable pitch, tip, and other similar systems) and mechanical brakes. Mechanical brakes shall be operated in a fail-safe mode. Manual regulation by wind energy system personnel shall not be considered a sufficient braking system for overspeed protection.

Wind energy production facilities shall not be artificially lighted, except to the extent required by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Wind turbines and towers shall not display advertising, except for reasonable identification of the wind energy product facility's manufacturer. Such sign shall have an area of less than four square feet.

Wind turbines and towers shall be a non-obtrusive color such as white, off-white or gray.

All wind energy production facilities shall, to the extent feasible, be sited to prevent shadow flicker on any occupied building on adjacent property.

A clearly visible warning sign concerning voltage shall be placed at the base of all pad-mounted transformers and substations or fence.

All access doors to wind turbines and electrical equipment shall be locked or fenced, as appropriate, to prevent entry by nonauthorized persons.

No portion of any wind energy production facility shall extend over parking areas, access drives, driveways or sidewalks.

All wind energy production facilities shall be independent of any other structure and shall be located a minimum distance of 1.1 times the turbine height from any inhabited structure, lot line, or overhead utility line.

The minimum height of the lowest position of the wind turbine shall be 30 feet above the ground.

All mechanical equipment of wind energy production facilities including any structure for batteries or storage cells, shall be completely enclosed by a minimum eight-foot-high fence with a self-locking gate, and provided with screening in accordance with Article V of this chapter relating to screening and landscaping (§ 350-526).

Wind turbines' climbing apparatus shall be limited to no lower than 12 feet from the ground or the wind turbines' climbing apparatus shall be fully contained and locked within the tower structure.

All applications for wind energy production facilities shall include the information required for a plot/site plan approval pursuant to Article IX of this chapter relating to plot/site plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(2)]. In addition, the applicant shall submit:

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

Communication antennas and equipment co-located on existing publicly owned or public utility owned structures within the rights-of-way of public streets and private streets shall be permitted by right in all zones.

New structures containing telecommunication antennas and equipment shall be permitted by conditional use within the rights-of-way of public or private streets within the Agricultural (A) Zone, Mixed Use Commercial (MUC) Zone, Commercial Recreation (CR) Zone, Highway Commercial (HC) Zone, and Industrial (IND) Zone with the following requirements:

Design regulations.

The applicant shall allow and encourage other service providers to co-locate antennas on telecommunications support structures where technically and economically feasible. The owner of a telecommunications support structure shall not install any additional antennas without obtaining the prior written approval of the Township.

Within 60 days following written notice from the Township, or such longer period as the Township determines is reasonably necessary or such shorter period in the case of an emergency, an owner of a telecommunications support structure and/or equipment in the public street right-of-way shall, at its own expense, temporarily or permanently remove, relocate, change or alter the position of any telecommunications support structure and/or equipment when the Township, consistent with its police powers and applicable Public Utility Commission regulations, shall determine that such removal, relocation, change or alteration is reasonably necessary under the following circumstances:

Compensation for public street right-of-way use. Every telecommunications support structure and/or telecommunications equipment in the public street right-of-way is subject to the Township's right to fix annually a fair and reasonable compensation to be paid for use and occupancy of the public street right-of-way. Such compensation for public street right-of-way use shall be directly related to the Township's actual public street right-of-way management costs, including, but not limited to, the costs of the administration and performance of all reviewing, inspecting, permitting, supervising and other public street right-of-way management activities by the Township. The owner of each telecommunications support structure and/or telecommunications equipment shall pay an annual fee to the Township to compensate the Township for the Township's costs incurred with the activities described above. The annual public street right-of-way management fee for telecommunications support structures and/or telecommunications equipment shall be determined by the Township, authorized by resolution of the Board of Supervisors, and shall be based on the Township's actual public street right-of-way management costs as applied to such telecommunications support structure and/or telecommunications equipment.

The owner and/or lessee of any telecommunication antennas, support structures, and equipment located within a public street right-of-way shall be required to provide a certificate of insurance to the Township providing evidence of liability insurance of not less than $1,000,000 and naming the Township as an additional insured on the policy or policies of the owner and/or lessee.

The foregoing requirements shall not apply with respect to any entity that, as of December 12, 2017, already has the right to occupy the public street right-of-way pursuant to a franchise or other agreement with the Township, such as a cable television franchise.

Only one accessory apartment shall be established upon a lot. Including the principal dwelling, there shall be no more than a total of two dwelling units per lot.

The owner of the lot must reside on the premises.

Accessory apartments shall not be subdivided from the principal uses, and accessory apartments shall not be sold separately from the principal use.

Additions and alterations to principal dwellings for accommodating accessory apartments shall be made to the side or rear of the principal dwellings, into the side or rear yards as applicable; and no addition or alteration to principal dwellings for accommodating accessory apartments shall be made to front of the principal dwellings, into the front yard.

Accessory apartments shall have entrances separate from the entrances to the principal dwellings. Accessory apartments' entrances shall not be located on the front building wall (facing the street) of the principal dwelling.

Accessory apartments shall be connected to the principal dwellings via interior doorways as means of access for purposes of supervision and emergency response.

Accessory apartments shall have a habitable floor area of not more than:

Vehicular access to accessory dwelling units shall be limited to the same driveway or access drive connection, as applicable with the public street right-of-way that serves the principal use.

Accessory apartments shall be designed, sited, and constructed to have an appearance architecturally compatible with the principal dwelling, and which can readily be (re)converted into part of the principal dwelling when the accessory apartment is discontinued.

Utility connections.

Only one accessory dwelling unit shall be established upon a lot. Including the principal dwelling, there shall be no more than a total of two dwelling units per lot.

The owner of the lot must reside on the premises.

Accessory dwelling units shall not be subdivided from the principal use, and accessory dwelling units shall not be sold separately from the principal use.

Accessory dwelling units shall comply with the principal use and structure required yard setbacks for the applicable zone.

Accessory dwelling units shall be installed and located on the same lot as the principal use, but only within the side or rear yards, and shall comply with principal use and structure required yard setbacks for the applicable zone.

Accessory dwelling units shall have a habitable floor area of not more than:

Accessory dwelling units shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from the principal building.

Vehicular access to accessory dwelling units shall be limited to the same driveway or access drive connection, as applicable with the public street right-of-way that serves the principal use.

New accessory buildings constructed for accessory dwelling units shall be designed, sited, and constructed to have an appearance architecturally compatible with the principal dwelling, and which can readily be converted to another permitted accessory use, or removed, if the accessory dwelling unit is discontinued.

Utility connections.

Accessory employee dwellings may be established via only one of the following options per lot:

In lieu of the plot/site plan required to be submitted as set forth in Article VIII of this chapter relating to temporary dwelling units complying with the regulations set forth in Article VI of this chapter relating to temporary dwelling unit in temporary use regulations (§ 350-609B). Plot/site plan in filing requirements for special exceptions in special exceptions in Zoning Hearing Board's functions [§ 350-805B(1)(c)], applicants shall be permitted to submit an abbreviated plot/site plan as part of the application for special exception approval. The abbreviated plot/site plan shall be in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to plot/site plan in application for all zoning permits in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(2)].

For purposes of this use, permitted family members shall be limited to those individuals related by blood, marriage, legal guardianship, licensed or court-appointed foster care, or legal adoption, to the owner of the lot.

No more than two family members shall reside in each accessory family member dwelling.

Accessory family member dwellings may be established via only one of the following options per lot:

Agricultural product marketing/sales shall be owned or operated by the landowner, landowner's immediate family member, or the operator or employee, of the active agricultural operation or agribusiness.

At least 50% of the agricultural products displayed or offered for sale at the agricultural product marketing/sales stand shall be produced by the landowner, landowner's immediate family member, or the operator or employee of the agricultural operation or agribusiness.

Agricultural product marketing/sales stands and related parking may be located in any front yard area, provided they are at least 50 feet from any lot line.

To the maximum extent feasible, the agricultural product marketing/sales stand shall be conducted within an existing agriculture or other accessory building:

The land area devoted to the agricultural product marketing/sales stand shall occupy nor more than two acres of lot area. However, any driveway or access drive, as applicable, serving the agricultural product marketing/sales stand the active agricultural operation or agribusiness, shall not be calculated as land serving the agricultural product marketing/sales stand.

No more than 50% of the land area devoted to an agricultural product marketing/sales stand shall be covered by buildings, structures, parking or loading areas, storage/display areas, lot coverage, or any other impervious surfaces.

Vehicular access to the agricultural product marketing/sales stand shall be limited to the same driveway or access drive connection, as applicable with the public street right-of-way that serves the active agricultural operation or agribusiness. No additional lot access or street connections shall be permitted for the agricultural product marketing/sales stand.

Only one agricultural product marketing/sales stand per agricultural operation or agribusiness shall be permitted.

Outside display shall be permitted in accordance with Article VI of this chapter relating to outside display in accessory use regulations (§ 350-608V), except that agricultural products need not be on an improved surface.

All portable structures and signs used as part of the agricultural product marketing/sales stand shall be removed or shall be stored in an enclosed structure at the end of the harvesting season.

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

Agricultural support operations shall be owned or operated by the landowner, landowner's immediate family member, or the operator or employee, of the active agricultural operation or agribusiness; or a resident of the lot upon which the active agricultural operation or agribusiness occurs.

Agricultural support occupations may involve a limited range of business uses, such as:

No more than four nonresidents shall be employed by the agricultural support occupation.

The owner of the agricultural support occupation shall reside on the premises, and at least one resident shall be engaged in the agricultural support occupation. Proof of residency shall be provided.

Except as otherwise provided in this subsection relating to agricultural support occupation (§ 350-608F), all activities associated with agricultural support occupation shall take place within completely enclosed buildings. To the maximum extent feasible, the agricultural support occupation shall be conducted within an existing agriculture or other accessory building:

The sales of goods or merchandise may occur on the premises, limited to those goods or merchandise that are customarily incidental to the agricultural support occupation and directly related thereto.

Outside display shall be permitted in accordance with Article VI of this chapter relating to outside display in accessory use regulations (§ 350-608V).

All loading and outside storage areas associated with the agricultural support occupation shall be provided with a landscape screening strip in accordance with Article V of this chapter relating to screening and landscaping (§ 350-526):

No part of an agricultural support occupation shall be located within 50 feet of any lot line.

The land area devoted to the agricultural support occupation shall occupy nor more than two acres of lot area. However, any driveway or access drive, as applicable, serving the active agricultural operation or agribusiness, shall not be calculated as land serving the agricultural support occupation.

No more than 50% of the land area devoted to an agricultural support occupation shall be covered by buildings, structures, parking or loading areas, storage/display areas, lot coverage, or any other impervious surfaces.

Vehicular access to the agricultural support occupation shall be limited to the same driveway or access drive connection, as applicable with the public street right-of-way that serves the active agricultural operation or agribusiness. No additional lot access or street connections shall be permitted for the agricultural support occupation.

If more than one agricultural support occupation is accessory to the active agricultural operation or agribusiness, the total aggregate impact of the agricultural support occupations shall be considered in determining compliance with this chapter. In any case, no more than four nonresident employees shall be permitted to work on site at one time.

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

In lieu of the plot/site plan required to be submitted as set forth in Article IX of this chapter relating to plot/site plan in filing requirements for conditional use in conditional uses [§ 350-906A(3)], applicants shall be permitted to submit an abbreviated plot/site plan as part of the application for conditional use approval. The abbreviated plot/site plan shall be in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to plot/site plan in application for all zoning permits in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(2)].

A traffic study shall be prepared in accordance with Article V of this chapter relating to Traffic Impact Study and Street Classifications (§ 350-533).

Agritainment/agritourism use(s) shall be owned or operated by the landowner, landowner's immediate family member, or the operator or employee of the active agricultural operation or agribusiness; or a resident of the of the lot upon which the active agricultural operation or agribusiness occurs.

Agritainment/agritourism use(s) may involve a limited range of business uses, such as:

All buildings within which the agritainment/agritourism use(s) are conducted shall be designed and constructed in compliance with the most recent version of the IBC as referenced in the PA UCC adopted by the Township of Rapho.

To the maximum extent feasible, the agritainment/agritourism use(s) shall be conducted within an existing agriculture building or other accessory building. All portable structures and signs used as part of the agritainment/agritourism use(s) shall be removed or shall be stored in an enclosed structure at the end of the harvesting season.

The sales of goods or merchandise may occur on the premises, limited to those goods or merchandise that are produced on the premises, or are customarily incidental to the agritainment/agritourism use(s) and directly related thereto.

Outside displays and outside sales shall be permitted in accordance with Article VI of this chapter relating to outside display in accessory use regulations (§ 350-608V) and Article V of this chapter relating to outside storage (§ 350-523).

All parking, loading, outside storage, areas associated with the agritainment/agritourism use(s) shall:

No part of an agritainment/agritourism use shall be located within 50 feet of any lot line.

To the maximum extent feasible, vehicular access to the agritainment/agritourism uses shall be limited to the same driveway or access drive connection, as applicable with the public street right-of-way that serves the active agriculture operation or agribusiness.

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

In lieu of the plot/site plan required to be submitted as set forth in Article VIII of this chapter relating to plot/site plan in filing requirements for special exceptions in special exceptions in Zoning Hearing Board's functions [§ 350-805B(1)(c)], applicants shall be permitted to submit an abbreviated plot/site plan as part of the application for special exception approval. The abbreviated plot/site plan shall be in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to plot/site plan in application for all zoning permits in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(2)].

All drive-through automated banking or postal facilities shall be permitted subject to the regulations for drive-through uses set forth in Article VI of this chapter relating to drive-through facility for permitted uses in accessory use regulations (§ 350-608L).

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

The lot proposed for development shall contain a single-family detached dwelling, and all tenant/guest rooms shall be located within the principal building.

The total number of tenant/guest rooms permitted for rent shall be five and the bed-and-breakfast shall not accommodate more than 10 tenants/guests total.

All tenant/guest rooms shall be limited to two tenants/guests each.

All buildings permitted to be used as bed-and-breakfasts shall maintain an exterior appearance that resembles and is compatible with most of the existing dwellings in the neighborhood. No modification to the external appearances of the building (except fire and safety requirements) which would alter its residential character shall be permitted.

The owner or resident manager of the bed-and-breakfast shall reside upon the premises. Proof of residency shall be provided.

Overnight guests shall not occupy the facility for more than 14 consecutive nights in a thirty-day period.

No cooking facilities shall be provided or permitted in individual guest bedrooms.

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article V of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

In lieu of the plot/site plan required to be submitted as set forth in Article VIII of this chapter relating to plot/site plan in filing requirements for special exceptions in special exceptions in Zoning Hearing Board's functions [§ 350-805B(1)(c)], applicants shall be permitted to submit an abbreviated plot/site plan as part of the application for special exception approval. The abbreviated plot/site plan shall be in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to plot/site plan in application for all zoning permits in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(2)].

This use shall comply with the most recent version of the best management practices for maintaining European honeybee colonies in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

All principal structures permitted to be family day care facilities shall maintain an exterior appearance that resembles and is compatible with most of the existing dwellings in the neighborhood. No modification to the external appearances of the building (except fire and safety requirements) which would alter its residential character shall be permitted.

The site shall be arranged to minimize the need for persons being "dropped off" and "picked up" to cross traffic lanes on or adjacent to the site.

Outdoor play areas shall:

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

In lieu of the plot/site plan required to be submitted as set forth in Article VIII of this chapter relating to plot/site plan in filing requirements for special exceptions in special exceptions in Zoning Hearing Board's functions [§ 350-805B(1)(c)], applicants shall be permitted to submit an abbreviated plot/site plan as part of the application for special exception approval. The abbreviated plot/site plan shall be in accordance with Article IXof this chapter relating to plot/site plan in application for all zoning permits in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(2)].

The proposed use shall be located on a lot that fronts on and has direct lot access to an arterial street or collector street, as listed in Article V of this chapter relating to Traffic Impact Study and Street Classifications (§ 350-533).

Drive-throughs shall:

Stacking facilities for drive-through facilities shall be provided, in accordance with Article V of this chapter relating to vehicle queuing standards (§ 350-534).

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

In the (A) Zone, private helicopter pads shall be permitted as an accessory use to an agricultural operation or agribusiness.

No part of a takeoff/landing pad shall be located nearer than 300 feet from any lot line.

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

In the agricultural and rural zones or the residential zones, home occupations may involve a limited range of commercial uses such as:

In all other zones, home occupations may involve the limited range of business uses set forth in the applicable zone, as long as it remains secondary and clearly incidental to and compatible with the residential dwelling. Except that no home occupation shall include an adult-oriented business and/or related use.

No more than a total of 20 trips per day to the site, including parcel delivery services, may be generated.

No more than one occupation shall be permitted per lot.

No more than two nonresidents shall be employed by the home occupation.

The owner of the home occupation shall reside on the premises, and at least one resident shall be engaged in the home occupation. Proof of residency shall be provided.

The home occupation may be located in the principal dwelling unit and/or an accessory building. Home occupations in accessory buildings shall not otherwise occupy ground floor, off-street garage floor area/space, thereby displacing required off-street parking spaces provided on the lot.

Any permitted home occupation use shall maintain an exterior appearance that resembles and is compatible with most of the existing dwelling on the lot and in the neighborhood. No modifications to the external appearance of the building used for the home occupation (except fire escapes) which would alter its residential character shall be permitted.

All business activities shall take place in a completely enclosed building. No outside storage, unenclosed storage, or outside display related to the home occupation shall be permitted.

Home occupations shall be limited to not more than 25% of the habitable floor area of the principal dwelling unit, or 500 square feet of gross floor area, whichever is less, even if the home occupation is conducted within an accessory building.

No sales of any goods or merchandise shall occur on the premises other than those goods or merchandise which are produced on the premises or are customarily incidental to the accessory home occupation and directly related thereto, such as hair care products by a barber or beautician.

No goods shall be displayed or stored so as to be visible from any lot line.

The home occupation shall not require delivery or pickup by tractor-trailer trucks.

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

In lieu of the plot/site plan required to be submitted as set forth in Article VIII of this chapter relating to plot/site plan in filing requirements for special exceptions in special exceptions in Zoning Hearing Board's functions [§ 350-805B(1)(c)], applicants shall be permitted to submit an abbreviated plot/site plan as part of the application for special exception approval. The abbreviated plot/site plan shall be in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to plot/site plan in application for all zoning permits in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(2)].

The applicant shall submit the following signed and notarized statement:

"I understand that this use has prescribed limitations that are imposed to protect the residential character of the area. I also recognize that continued success of my business that requires expansion beyond such limitations at this location would constitute a zoning violation. Should expansion beyond these limitations occur, I will be required to find another, more suitable, location with the appropriate zoning."

The location of manure storage and processing facilities shall conform to the requirements of the Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Act.[1] Notwithstanding anything contained in this chapter to the contrary, all manure shall be managed in a manner that complies with the Clean Streams Law[2] and the practices prescribed by the Manure Management Manual.

The location of manure storage and processing facilities shall conform to the requirements of the Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Act. Notwithstanding anything contained in this chapter to the contrary, all manure shall be managed in a manner that complies with the Clean Streams Law and the practices prescribed by the Manure Management Manual.

Mobile concession/street vendor service shall not include drive-through facilities.

Mobile concession/street vendor equipment shall be stored in an enclosed structure after normal operating hours.

The business activity shall be compatible with the residential use of the property and surrounding residential uses.

The business shall employ no employees other than family members residing in the dwelling.

There shall be no display or sale of retail goods and no stockpiling or inventory of a substantial nature.

There shall be no outside appearance of a business use, including, but not limited to, parking, signs or lights.

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.

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.

The business activity shall be conducted only within the dwelling and may not occupy more than 25% of the habitable floor area.

The business may not involve any illegal activity.

Table 6-8.1 in this subsection below, lists requirements by size of animals permitted to be kept:

The keeping of a combination of animal types (Groups 1, 2 and/or 3) shall require an animal density equal to the ratio of the number of animals, by type. Should one structure be used to house a combination of animal types, the most restrictive setback shall apply.

All riding, boarding, and pasture areas shall be securely fenced to prevent the escape of animals.

The applicant shall submit a working plan that demonstrates how any areas used for riding and pasture shall be maintained in acceptable vegetative cover.

The location of manure storage and processing facilities shall conform to the requirements of the Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Act. Notwithstanding anything contained in this chapter to the contrary, all manure shall be managed in a manner that complies with the Clean Streams Law and the practices prescribed by the most recent version of the Pennsylvania Manure Management Manual.

The design and installation of outdoor furnaces shall conform to the EPA Phase 2 emission standards, other applicable industry standards, and the manufacturer's specifications. The manufacturer's specifications shall be submitted as part of the application.

All outdoor furnaces shall be set back at least 150 feet from any lot line, or any inhabited dwelling not located on the lot on which the outdoor furnace is proposed, whichever is greater.

All outdoor furnaces shall have a permanent attached stack. The minimum height of all stacks shall be 20 feet above the ground and otherwise installed according to the manufacturer's specifications.

Outdoor furnaces shall be equipped with a properly functioning spark arrestor.

Outside cafe/dining furnishings shall be limited to tables, chairs, umbrellas, benches, trash/recycling receptacles, outdoor heaters, and reservation podiums.

Outside cafe/dining furnishings shall be stored in an enclosed, secured structure after normal operating hours.

The limits of the outside cafe/dining area shall be defined via the use of decorative fencing and landscaping, decorative planters, posts with ropes, or other removable enclosures, as well as reservation podiums.

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

In no case shall the location of such outside display area occur within any area used for pedestrian or vehicular circulation, parking or loading, or emergency vehicle access (e.g., fire lanes).

Outside display areas shall be kept in an orderly fashion to permit access and circulation for customers and patrons as well as emergency response.

All portions of a lot used for outside display shall be provided with an improved surface as set forth in Article V of this chapter relating to improved surfaces (§ 350-513).

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

All of the agricultural products displayed or offered for sale at the roadside stand shall be produced by the landowner, the landowner's immediate family member, or a resident of the of the lot.

Any structure used as part of the stand for display and sales agricultural products shall be no more than 300 square feet.

Roadside stands and related parking may be located in any front yard area, provided they are at least 10 feet from any lot line.

Only one roadside stand per lot shall be permitted.

Outside display shall be permitted in accordance with Article VI of this chapter relating to outside display in accessory use regulations (§ 350-608V), except that agricultural products need not be on an improved surface.

All portable structures and signs used as part of the roadside stand shall be removed or shall be stored in an enclosed structure at the end of the harvesting season.

Rural occupations may involve a wide range of business uses, as long as it remains secondary and clearly incidental to and compatible with the single-family detached dwelling.

No more than a total of 20 trips per day to the site, including parcel delivery services, may be generated.

No more than one occupation shall be permitted per lot.

No more than four nonresidents shall be employed by the rural occupation.

The owner of the rural occupation shall reside on the premises, and at least one resident shall be engaged in the rural occupation. Proof of residency shall be provided.

Except as otherwise provided in this subsection to rural occupation (§ 350-608X) all activities associated with the rural occupation shall take place within one completely enclosed building. To the maximum extent feasible, the rural occupation shall be conducted within an existing agriculture or other accessory building:

The sales of goods or merchandise may occur on the premises, limited to those goods or merchandise that are produced on the premises, or are customarily incidental to the rural occupation and directly related thereto.

All loading and outside storage areas associated with the rural occupation shall be provided with a landscape screening strip in accordance with Article V of this chapter relating to screening and landscaping (§ 350-526):

No part of a rural occupation shall be located within 50 feet of any lot line.

The land area devoted to the rural occupation shall occupy no more than two acre of lot area. However, any driveway serving the rural occupation and the single-family detached dwelling, shall not be calculated as land serving the rural occupation.

No more than 50% of the land area devoted to a rural occupation shall be covered by buildings, structures, parking or loading areas, storage/display areas, lot coverage, or any other impervious surfaces.

Vehicular access to the rural occupation shall be limited to the same driveway connection with the public street right-of-way that serves the single-family detached dwelling. No additional roadway connection shall be permitted for the rural occupation.

The applicant shall an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

In lieu of the plot/site plan required to be submitted as set forth in Article VIII of this chapter relating to plot/site plan in filing requirements for special exceptions in special exceptions in Zoning Hearing Board's functions [§ 350-805B(1)(c)], applicants shall be permitted to submit an abbreviated plot/site plan as part of the application for special exception approval. The abbreviated plot/site plan shall be in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to plot/site plan in application for all zoning permits in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(2)].

Shopping carts may be collected and stored in an area immediately adjacent to the principal building's front building wall or storefront (upon sidewalks, or under a canopy), and/or within the parking lot.

Shopping cart collection and storage may be located:

Only seasonal merchandise may be displayed, and shall be limited to the calendar periods between April 1 and October 1, and November 25 and January 5, of each year.

The location of such seasonal sidewalk display areas shall be:

In no case shall the location of said seasonal sidewalk display areas occur within any area required for vehicular circulation, parking, and loading, nor emergency vehicle access (e.g., fire lanes).

In no case shall said seasonal sidewalk display area exceed 75% of the length of the principal building's front building wall.

The applicant shall submit an hours of operation and management plan in accordance with Article IX of this chapter relating to hours of operation and management plan in application for zoning permits for nonresidential uses in zoning permits [§ 350-902C(3)] demonstrating how on-site activities are appropriately scheduled, operated, and maintained to protect the existing neighborhood and nearby residential uses from detrimental noise, disturbance, or interruption.

Only one temporary dwelling unit shall be established upon a lot. Including the principal dwelling, there shall be no more than a total of two dwelling units per lot.

The owner of the lot must reside on the premises.

Temporary dwelling units shall not be subdivided from the principal use, and temporary dwelling units shall not be sold separately from the principal use.

Temporary dwelling units shall be installed and located on the same lot as the principal use, but only within the side or rear yards, and shall comply with principal use and structure required yard setbacks for the applicable zone.

Temporary dwelling units shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from the principal building.

Temporary dwelling units shall have a habitable floor area of not more than:

Vehicular access to temporary dwelling units shall be limited to the same driveway or access drive connection, as applicable, with the public street right-of-way that serves the principal use.

Utility connections.

Temporary dwelling units shall be designed, sited, and constructed to easily be removed when the temporary dwelling unit is discontinued.

Temporary dwelling units shall be removed from the property within three months after they are no longer occupied by occupants who qualify for the use. Applicants are required to post a bond with the Township of Rapho for a value equal to the cost of lawful removal of the temporary dwelling units from the property, prior to issuance of a zoning permit for the proposed use.

Upon the proper installation of temporary dwelling units, the Township Zoning Officer shall issue temporary zoning permits. Such permits shall be reviewed every 12 months until such time as temporary dwelling units are required to be removed.