Every principal permitted building shall be built upon a lot with frontage upon a public or private street improved to meet Township standards or for which such improvements have been insured by the posting of a performance guaranty pursuant to the Subdivision Regulations of the Township. Such frontage shall be in accordance with that specified in the article pertaining to the particular district in which such lot is located.

No more than one permitted principal use shall be permitted on a lot, except where multiple use (as part of a planned business center or planned hospital, medical/health campus), mixed-use and multiple tenant occupancy is permitted in the D, PRD, SC-1, SC-2, SU, E and F Districts.

No activities which require the moving of earth or the filling or excavation of an area shall occur without a building permit issued by the Code Enforcement Officer. Finish grading or incidental grading of a lot and minor earthmoving from one place to another on a lot for the establishment of a yard or for landscaping shall not require a building permit. The deposit of soils, detritus or other debris which would be unsightly or detrimental to surrounding properties, streets, sewers and natural watercourses as a result of site preparation, grading and/or excavating shall be prohibited.

No building may be erected, altered or used and no lot or premises may be used for any trade, industry or business that is noxious or offensive by reason of odor, dust, smoke, gas, vibrations, illumination or noise. No internal-combustion engine shall be used without the proper noise muffler or device. All uses and development shall be in complete conformance with the environmental controls in § 143-113.

No lot or premises shall hereafter be subdivided or reduced in size or area in any manner so as to leave any building or structure so located as to violate the provisions of this or any other ordinance of the Township of Springfield.

No lot or premises in any part of the Township shall be used to keep or raise any chickens, ducks, pigeons or other fowl or any rabbits, hares, guinea pigs, white mice, hamsters or any other small animals, with the exception of specimens kept as household pets, provided that the keeping of the same shall not cause a nuisance. No lot or premises in any part of the Township shall be used to keep or raise any horses, cows, cattle, sheep or any other farm animals or wild animals and reptiles, whether domesticated or not.

In No outdoor parking or storage of disabled, dismantled or partially dismantled vehicles, boats or other forms of transport which may be considered an abandoned vehicle and/or junk vehicle as defined in this chapter (§ 143-9) shall be permitted in any zoning district, except that vehicle repair shops with a valid use and occupancy permit may store such vehicles on the premises for a maximum of 30 days.

The parking or storage of a recreational vehicle (as defined in § 143-9) used in connection with residential occupancy activities in A, B and C Residence Districts, in the D Residential Apartment District or in a PRD Planned Residential Development District shall only be permitted where said transport is owned or leased by the resident of the premises and shall only be permitted on the premises when parked in back of a line with the front of said residence building. In case of a corner lot, the parking or storage area for the aforementioned shall also be maintained behind the side yard setback line on the street side of said residence building. Recreational vehicles shall also be parked in accordance with the provisions of Article XIII, Flood Hazard District, § 143-94.

All sales conducted and services performed as part of a permitted use, including the storage and/or display of merchandise, shall be conducted within the confines of a building unless otherwise permitted in this ordinance.

Temporary sanitation facilities used during construction or other permitted activities shall be located to the side or rear of a property and shall be screened from public view by the landscaping or opaque fencing that is at least six feet in height.

No building or structure or part thereof shall be erected within or shall project into any required yard in any district except:

No building or structure or part thereof shall encroach into a front yard in the A, B, or C Residence districts, except as permitted below:

The location of accessory structures shall be in accordance with the provisions of § 143-111B.

All buildings shall front upon a service street, common parking lot or similar area and not directly upon a public street.

All points of vehicular access to and from a public street shall be located not less than 150 feet from the intersection of any public street lines; provided, however, that such a point of vehicular access which, in effect, converts a T-intersection into an intersection of two streets which cross one another shall be permitted.

Provision shall be made for safe and efficient ingress and egress to and from public streets and highways serving the unified development without undue congestion to or interference with normal traffic flow within the Township.

All streets and accessways shall conform to the design standards of Chapter 123, Subdivision and Land Development. Provisions shall be made for adequate signalization, turn, standby and deceleration lanes and similar facilities where desirable.

All driveways, aisles, maneuvering spaces, vehicular service areas or spaces between or about buildings, other than those related to a dwelling shall be in accordance with Article XV and shall be adequately illuminated during night hours of use at no cost to the Township.

All traffic controls shall be in accordance with § 143-113H.

Private garage, private carport, private parking space, shed, shelter for pets owned by the property owner, swimming pool, tennis court, bathhouse and private greenhouse.

Pole, mast, tower or other structures when erected and operated by the occupier thereof who is an amateur radio operator duly licensed by the Federal Communications Commission, subject to the determination made by the Board of Commissioners as defined in §§ 143-104 and 143-111E and F.

The pool is intended and is to be used solely for the enjoyment of the occupants of the principal permitted use of the property on which it is located and their guests.

Noncommercial swimming pools designated to contain more than 18 inches of water shall be erected in conformity with the following requirements:

The diameter of a ground based reflector shall not exceed nine feet, and the diameter of a roof mounted dish shall not exceed three feet.

When ground mounted, the entire structure, including the antenna, shall not exceed 15 feet in height.

Antenna shall not be located within a required front yard.

Any such structure shall meet the setback requirements for an accessory structure.

Screening. Any satellite antenna in a residential district that is ground-mounted and visible from a public street shall be screened by appropriate evergreen plantings with a minimum height of three feet between the antenna and any public street, unless the applicant proves to the satisfaction of the Code Enforcement Officer that screening in such a location would completely block transmission signals.

No more than two antennae shall be permitted per dwelling unit.

Before erecting any such structure, a building permit shall be obtained.

All masts, towers, poles and the like shall be located in the rear yard and shall be set back from any property lines a distance equal to the height of the structure.

No more than one radio communication antenna shall be permitted on any lot.

Antennas may be permitted to be affixed to the side or rear of the principal or accessory building.

The maximum height of any such structure shall be 12 feet.

A maximum of one garage or carport, whether attached or detached, shall be located on a lot.

A garage or carport shall be no larger than 24 feet by 24 feet, unless otherwise approved as a conditional use by the Board of Commissioners.

A detached garage or carport located in a side yard shall be a minimum of 90 feet from the street line, or where the lot has a total depth of less than 120 feet, the distance between the garage or carport and the street line shall be at least 75% of the total depth of the lot.

Such detached garage or carport shall be located at least 10 feet from the principal building.

The maximum height of any such structure shall be 10 feet.

The number of sheds on a lot shall be limited to one.

A shed shall not exceed 168 square feet in area with no wall dimension greater than 14 feet in length and shall be located in the rear yard with a minimum setback of three feet from property lines. (See also Chapter 20, Article III.[1])

All sheds shall be placed on a concrete slab equal to the wall dimensions of the shed.

A shed permit shall be obtained prior to the erection of any shed.

Nonconforming structure. Nonconforming structures may be altered, reconstructed or enlarged not more than once from the date of enactment of this ordinance, provided that such alteration, reconstruction or enlargement does not increase the extent of the nonconformity in accordance with the following:

Nonconforming lots. A building may be constructed on any lot which was lawful when created and which, prior to the effective date of this ordinance, was in single separate ownership duly recorded by plan or deed, provided that the yard requirements of this ordinance for the district in which the lot is located are observed.

Nonconforming uses. Nonconforming uses shall not be altered, reconstructed, extended or enlarged, except in accordance with the following provisions:

The applicant shall show that a nonconforming use cannot reasonably be changed to a conforming use.

The applicant shall show that the proposed change will be no more objectionable in external effects than the existing nonconforming use or will be more appropriate than the existing nonconforming use with regard to:

No flammable, highly volatile or explosive liquids, solids or gases shall be stored in bulk above the ground, except that tanks or drums of fuel directly connecting with energy devices, heating devices or appliances located and operated on the same lot as the tanks or drums of fuel may be stored above ground, provided that such tanks or drums are not more than 2,000 gallons. All such tanks or drums shall be painted or otherwise coated white or other heat reflective color. All federal, state and local laws shall be met.

All outdoor storage facilities for fuel in excess of 55 gallons, raw materials and other products stored outdoors, including those permitted in Subsection E(1) above, shall be enclosed by a fence of a type, construction and size and shall be adequate to protect and conceal the facilities from any adjacent properties. Fencing shall not only encompass the question of safety but also constitute a visual buffer. All federal, state and local laws shall be met.

No materials or wastes shall be deposited upon a lot in such form or manner that they may be transported off by any causes or forces of nature, nor shall any substance which can contaminate a stream or other watercourse or otherwise render such stream or other watercourse undesirable as a source of water supply or recreation or which will destroy or otherwise harm aquatic life be allowed to enter any stream or other watercourse or cause or contribute to a violation of federal, state or local law.

No materials or wastes shall be deposited upon a lot in such form or manner that they may be transported off by any causes or forces of nature to damage, destroy or create hazards or contamination to humans, terrestrial wildlife, soil and/or vegetation.

Underground storage of flammable, combustible, explosive or other hazardous substances or materials and the construction or installation of tanks and other receptacles therefor shall be in accordance with the International Fire Prevention Code and subject to the approval of the Fire Marshal to the extent such approval is not preempted by federal or state law. Any such approval, if given, may be given subject to such conditions as the Fire Marshal or Code Enforcement Officer deems necessary to protect the public health, welfare and safety.

All materials or wastes which cause or are reasonably likely to cause fumes, odors or dust or which constitute a fire-hazard or which may be edible or otherwise attractive to rodents or insects shall be stored outdoors only if enclosed in containers adequate to eliminate such hazards. All federal, state and local laws shall be met.

No activity shall occur which would adversely affect traffic flow and/or present traffic controls within the Township by creating a level of service below that which is specified in this subsection.

To minimize potential adverse conditions, the level of service for traffic along any portion of a road which leads to the points of ingress and egress of a tract or other proposed property shall be a level of service C or better. The term "level of service" and the categories thereof are used herein in accordance with the definitions or meanings ascribed thereto in the document entitled Highway Capacity Manual, Special Report 209, Transportation Research Board, 1985, or any new chapters, supplements, amendments and editions approved by the Transportation Research Board, National Research Council, Washington, D.C.

The determination of levels of service shall be made after an experienced transportation engineer/traffic consultant conducts a traffic study, the cost of which shall be borne by the owner of the tract or other property owner. Said study shall be based in part on the aforementioned report and in part on the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Handbook of Vehicle Code Regulations, in particular the following chapters: 471-610, pertaining to engineering and traffic studies; 471-611, pertaining to maintenance and protection of traffic; and 471-615, pertaining to official traffic-control devices. Said study shall indicate compliance with the requirement for a level of service C or better, as set forth in Subsection H(1) above, and shall include the data upon which the conclusions of said study are based, including, without limitation, traffic counts, the hours thereof, the dates thereof and the types of motor vehicles comprising such counts.

The scope of the traffic study with regard to the intersections and roadways to be included in the study shall be approved by the Township Engineer prior to the completion of the study.

All streets, intersections, and/or individual movements at intersections showing a level of service below C shall be considered deficient, and specific recommendations for the elimination of these problems shall be listed. This listing of recommended improvements shall include, but not be limited to the following elements: internal circulation design, site access location and design, external street and intersection design and improvements, and traffic signal installation and operation, including signal timing.

No construction or development activity shall occur unless in strict compliance with the subdivision regulations and all other code provisions. Such reference is made to call particular attention to the controls which shall be exercised when clearing trees and other vegetation or otherwise changing or altering the land form.

An EIA report shall be submitted for the following:

An updated EIA report shall accompany and form a part of the final plan for any of the above.

An identification of the site location and area through the use of a location map drawn at a scale of not more than 2,000 feet to the inch. The location map shall depict all streets, adjoining properties, zoning district boundaries and municipal boundaries within 500 feet of any part of the tract. In the case of development of a section of the entire tract, the location map shall also show the relationship of the section to the entire tract.

An identification of the site character and appearance through the presentation black and white photographs or copies thereof. Such photographs shall provide a representation of what the site looks like from the ground. Photographs should be properly identified or captioned and shall be keyed to a map of the site.

An identification of the nature of the proposals through the presentation of the following:

An identification of physical resources associated with the natural environment of the tract, including such features as geology, topography, soils, hydrology and the like. The identification of physical resources shall include a narrative description of the qualitative and quantitative aspects of each of the resources mentioned above. In addition, these resources shall be mapped at a scale of not more than 100 feet to the inch as specified below and may be either incorporated into the EIA report or submitted as attachments to the report.

An identification of biological resource associated with the natural environment of the tract, including such features as vegetation and wildlife. The identification of biological resources shall include a narrative description of each of the resources mentioned above. In addition, these resources shall be mapped at a scale of not more than 100 feet to the inch, as specified below, and may be either incorporated into the EIA report or submitted as attachments to the report.

An identification of the land use conditions and characteristics associated with the tract, such as current and past use, land cover and encumbrances and the relationship of these to adjacent tracts. The identification of land use conditions and characteristics shall include a narrative description of the above. In addition, the following maps, drawn at a scale of not more than 100 feet to the inch, shall be incorporated into the EIA report or submitted as attachments to it.

An identification of the historic resources associated with the tract, such as areas, structures and/or routes and trails which are significant. Areas, structures and/or routes and trails included on the National Register of Historic Places, the Pennsylvania Inventory of Historic Places and the Historic American Building Survey and any which may be identified in the Comprehensive Plan shall be identified. The identification of historic resources shall include a narrative description of the above. In addition, a map, drawn at a scale of not more than 100 feet to the inch, depicting historic resources shall be incorporated into the EIA report or submitted as an attachment to the report.

An identification of the visual resources associated with the tract, such as areas which have a particular amenity value and areas which offer interest in viewing the tract. The identification of visual resources shall include a narrative description of the above. In addition, a map, drawn at a scale of not more than 100 feet to the inch, depicting visual resources shall be incorporated into the EIA report or submitted as an attachment to the report.

An identification of the community facility needs associated with the users and/or residents of the proposed subdivision and/or land development. The community facility needs assessment shall indicate in narrative form the type of services which will be in demand. Where applicable, community facilities (such as schools, park and recreation areas, libraries, hospitals and other health care facilities, fire protection, police protection, ambulance and rescue service) shall be discussed in terms of the ability of existing facilities and services to accommodate the demands of future users and/or residents of the lots and/or tract and the need for additional or expanded community facilities.

An identification of utility needs associated with the users and/or residents of the proposed subdivision and/or land development. The utility needs assessment shall indicate in narrative form the type of installations which will be in demand. Utilities (such as those used for water supply, sewage disposal, refuse disposal, storm drainage, communications and electrical transmission) shall be discussed in terms of the ability of existing utility installations to accommodate the demands of the future users and/or residents of the lots and/or tract, the need for additional or expanded utility installations, the ability to achieve an adequate system for storm drainage and stormwater management.

An identification of the relationship of the transportation and circulation system needs of the proposed subdivision and/or land development to the existing street or highway network. A discussion of this relationship shall be in narrative form and shall indicate factors such as methods to be used for traffic control within the tract and at points of ingress to and egress from it and expected traffic volumes generated from the subdivision and/or land development, including their relationship to existing traffic volumes on existing streets, for both peak-hour and non-peak-hour traffic conditions. In addition, there shall be a discussion of the physical condition of existing streets which will service the proposed subdivision and/or land development and what improvements are proposed to remedy any physical deficiencies. All of the foregoing shall also adhere to the provisions of § 143-113H.

An identification of the social and demographic characteristics related to the proposed subdivision and/or land development. The characteristics which shall be presented in narrative form shall include a profile of the future users and/or residents of the lot and/or tract, including information such as the number of people expected to work or live at the tract. Such information shall be related to initial and completed subdivision and/or land development conditions.

An identification of the economic and fiscal characteristics related to the proposed subdivision and/or land development. The characteristics which shall be presented in narrative form shall include a profile of the Township, county and school district revenues which the proposal may generate and the Township, county and school district costs it may create. Such information shall be related to initial and completed subdivision and land development conditions.

An identification of characteristics and conditions associated with existing construction related and future air and water quality and noise levels, vibration, toxic materials, electrical interference, odor, glare and heat, smoke, dust, fumes, vapors and gases and/or radioactive materials.

An identification of compliance with the environmental controls as required in § 143-113.

The implications of the proposed subdivision and land development in terms of the type of beneficial or adverse effects which may result from it and the duration of these effects in terms of their short-term or long-term nature. To indicate such effects, there shall be a discussion of the implications of the proposed subdivision and/or land development to the resources, conditions and characteristics described in Subsection C(4) through (15) above. In addition to a narrative presentation of implications, the applicant shall display where the subdivision and/or land development adversely affects the tract's resources, conditions or characteristics by mapping same at a scale of not more than 100 feet to the inch wherein the areas adversely affected from proposed development are highlighted. Such map may be either incorporated into the EIA report or submitted as an attachment to the report. Further, the applicant must demonstrate and specify in the EIA report how and where the findings in the EIA report and its attachments are reflected in the subdivision and/or land development plan in terms of avoiding or reducing potential adverse effects.

Alternatives to the proposed subdivision and/or land development. To indicate such alternatives, the applicant shall comment on how alternatives such as revised location, redesign, layout or siting of buildings, roads and other structures, reduction in the size of proposed structures or number of structures and the like would preclude, reduce or lessen potential adverse impact or produce beneficial effects. In addition, the applicant shall submit exhibits or diagrams which will depict the type of alternatives described in narrative form.

Probable adverse effects which cannot be precluded. In indicating such effects, a discussion shall be presented regarding whether they will have primary or secondary implications, that is, whether the adverse effects will have direct or indirect influence on a particular resource, condition or characteristic.

Measures to mitigate adverse effects. To indicate such measures, the applicant shall submit exhibits or diagrams which will depict the type of remedial, protective and mitigative measures described in narrative form. These measures shall include those required through existing procedures and standards and those unique to a specific project as follows:

Any irreversible environmental changes which would occur due to the proposed subdivision and/or land development should it be implemented. To indicate such change, the use of nonrenewable resource during the initial and continued phases of the subdivision and/or land development shall be discussed. Further, the loss of environmental resources shall be indicated through a presentation of the quantity of loss and related qualitative effects.

The required plantings and related landscape treatment such as berms, fence or walls which aid in screening and do not conflict with the character of adjoining properties or block the clear sight distance required at intersections.

Appurtenant landscaping structures, such as tree wells, tree guards and tree grates and retaining walls used to preserve stands of existing trees or used for other functional purposes.

Roads which provide direct ingress/egress for the tract, including appurtenant structures within such road rights-of-way such as curbs, sidewalks, signs, lighting standards or benches.

Underground utilities and sewers provided that they are installed perpendicular to the width of the buffer strip.

The functional and aesthetic factors which relate to the tract and to the principal and accessory buildings and other structures.

Concealing views to the tract.

Enhancing views from and within the tract.

Screening and complimenting proposed buildings and other structures.

Creating visual interest for the users and/or residents of the proposed project.

Using plant materials which are perennial, hardy and acclimated to the conditions at the tract and within the Township.

An analysis of the site in terms of the existing views to and from the areas which are proposed for development, existing topography and vegetation conditions and other existing conditions which are relevant to the site.

An analysis of proposed planting and other landscaping needs as related to screening buildings and sections of buildings, screening parking areas and other areas where vehicles are parked, screening storage and disposal/loading/unloading areas, screening a site from a more restrictive zoning district, screening site utilities and other appropriate types of screening and/or buffering.

The consideration of locations where plantings and other landscaping is needed to provide visual interest, defined outdoor spaces, compliment the proposed architectural style and achieve other functional and aesthetic requirements for buffer areas, buffer planting strips and other landscaped areas.

Elevations of a particular area of the landscape plan shall be provided by the applicant upon request of the Township.

Buffer planting strips shall be installed and maintained in the buffer areas at the width required in this ordinance to form a Continuous Visual Buffer. In addition to groundcovers and evergreen shrubs, the buffer planting strip shall be comprised of two staggered rows of evergreen trees which are six to eight feet in height at the time of planting, spaced at nine-foot centers.

Shade trees shall be provided along all streets where there are no existing shade trees or to provide additional trees as needed to comply with the following. When planted, shade trees shall be located at least three feet beyond the right-of-way line. No less than two-and-one-half-inch caliper tree shall be planted for each 30 feet of roadway length. Such trees shall be planted in alternating rows whereby trees on one side of the street are placed at intervals of 60 feet. However, such trees may be grouped in certain cases to achieve a particular design objective when approved by the Shade Tree Commission.

The outer perimeter of all parking areas shall be screened. Effective screens may be accomplished through the use of plant materials, fencing or walls, or use of earthen berms.

Parking lots shall be landscaped as required in Article XV, § 143-98.

All buildings shall be landscaped in accordance with the following criteria:

Other landscaping including trees, shrubs and ground-covers shall be provided along walkways, in courtyards, around sitting areas, at the entrance to the site and in other highly visible locations, especially on the outer side of any internal access roads which are visible from a public street which may adjoin a tract, at the entrance to buildings and around structures used for service, storage or maintenance purposes.

The location, type, size, height and other characteristics of landscaping shall be subject to the review and approval of the Board of Commissioners.

A delineation of existing and proposed plant materials.

A delineation of other landscaping features, such as berms, planting beds to be used for herbaceous plants, areas to be devoted to lawns and other elements of the proposed improvements, such as fences, walls, berms, retaining walls, lighting, benches, signs, paving, stone, tree wells and the like.

One color-rendering of the preliminary landscaping plan shall be submitted for review by the Township, in addition to the number of prints which are otherwise required. The color-rendering shall reflect total coordination with the overall site plan in terms of its relationship to proposed buildings, roads, parking areas, walks, walls, fencing, benches, signs, lighting and other like structures.

A written narrative of the analysis and objectives for plantings as required under Subsection C above.

A final version of all of the plan requirements stated in Subsection E above for a preliminary plan.

A plant list wherein the botanical and common name of proposed plants are tabulated, along with the quantity, caliper, height and other characteristics.

Details for the planting and staking of trees and the planting of shrubs and any other details which depict other related installation.

Information on the form of notes or specifications concerning planting beds to be used for herbaceous plants, areas to be devoted to lawns and the like. Such information shall convey the proposals for seeding, sodding, mulching and the like.

Information regarding the continued maintenance of all plantings and notes indicating that all plantings will be installed, maintained and replaced if dead or diseased in locations as shown on the approved landscaping plan.

All plants shall conform to the standards for nursery stock of the American Association of Nurserymen.

Trees and shrubs shall be typical of their species and variety, have normal growth habits, well-developed, densely foliated branches and vigorous, fibrous root systems.

Trees and shrubs shall be free from defects and injuries and certified by appropriate federal and state authorities to be free from diseases and insect infestations.

Trees and shrubs shall be freshly dug and nursery grown. They shall have been grown under climatic conditions similar to those in locality of the project or properly acclimated to conditions of the locality of the project.

Any tree or shrub which dies within one year of planting shall be replaced. Any tree or shrub which, within one year of planting or replanting, is deemed, in the opinion of the Township, not to have survived or grown in a manner characteristic of its type shall be replaced. Substitutions for certain species of plants may only be made when approved by the Board of Commissioners.

It shall be the responsibility of the landowners, tenants and/or other occupants of the premises to adequately and properly maintain the landscaped areas, which responsibility shall include watering, cleaning of weeds and debris, pruning and trimming, replacement of dead or diseased plantings and fertilizing to maintain healthy growth.

The combined evergreen shrub and tree plantings, which shall constitute a Continuous Visual Buffer, shall be reestablished at the time of occupancy of any buildings and/or at the time of initiation of any use, tenancy or occupancy.

All trees along the right-of-way of any property shall be kept trimmed nine feet above the sidewalk and 13 feet above all streets.

All shrubs and other growth abutting the sidewalks shall be kept cut back six inches from the edge of the sidewalks.

Existing trees and shrubs at the corner of an intersection and/or driveways shall be cut to the height of 18 inches from the point of intersection of street lines back 25 feet for Township roads and 30 feet for State roads, to avoid blocking sight distance to oncoming traffic, and shrubs or ground covers to be planted shall be of the dwarf variety and shall not exceed 18 inches in height at maturity.

Application for a permit shall be made in writing upon a Township form to the Township Code Enforcement Officer and shall present full particulars of the proposed structure, as to type, size, shape, materials, supports, location and height above ground level, use and times as well as its relationship to the site and surroundings. Structures such as trailers and trucks shall bear current license plates which shall be discernible.

All applications shall be accompanied by a plan drawn to scale showing the temporary structure, its size and location with respect to the property boundaries of the lot, existing structures, driveway access, walks, fire lanes, fire hydrants, off-street parking facilities, drainage facilities, existing highways, screen plantings, traffic signals and public rest-room facilities. The application must be accompanied by written approval of the property owner and shall set out the need and proposed use of the structure.

Type A: tents, pavilions, stretched tarps, screen or lath houses, canopies, light metal, reeds, plastic or pressed-paper structures. (It is not intended that Type A structures used in family household events or social activities in residence districts be subject to these requirements).

Type B-1: commercial trucks and trailers left for loading and unloading purposes.

Type B-2: commercial trucks and trailers for storage or shelter purpose.

Type B-3: commercial trucks and trailers with mounted special equipment.

Type B-4: commercial trucks and trailers used for sales purposes, as well as private recreation vehicles used for commercial activity.

Type C: parked trucks and trailers left on premises which are unrelated to the principal use thereon.

Type D: construction trailers and related structures required for site construction.

A Residence District, B Residence District, C Residence District, D Residential Apartment District and PRD Planned Residential Development District:

E Business District, SU Special Use District, F Planned Industrial District and SC Shopping Center District:

The various types of temporary structures shall be subject to time limitations.

It is the intent of these requirements to limit the use of temporary structures. Therefore, any attempt to circumvent the rules, by removing and returning or repositioning or substituting the structures shall be considered a violation of this article, and the violator shall be subject to the penalty provisions of the Zoning Code.

Time limitation determination. The Code Enforcement Officer and/or the Board of Commissioners are empowered to set the limited specified times for the various types of temporary structures weighing the type, use, minimum need, location and community impact. They shall have the right to deny the application if, after review, it is found not to be in the best interest of the Township, or not in strict compliance with the provisions set out in this Article.

Not adversely affect the health, safety and general welfare of the Township and the immediate area.

Not be incompatible with the character and type of development existing in the area which surrounds the site in terms of size, scale, height and existing uses.

Not detract from, nor cause annoyance to neighboring properties, nor create a negative impact on the regular course of activity of the immediate neighborhood, or the Township, by reason of noise, light, fumes or access to property.

Not create a situation which will cause a possible hazardous situation of fire, traffic or crowd control, nor endanger public health and morals.

Not create a loss or interfere with off-street active parking spaces normally used for the conduct of existing uses.

Not allow structures, including guy wires, anchors, etc., to be closer than five feet from any Township, state or private rights-of-way.

Include full details to determine need and its compliance with the Zoning Code (Chapter 143).

If the Code Enforcement Officer determines that an application is in compliance with the provisions of this ordinance, it shall be his duty to issue the appropriate permit with a time limit stated thereupon and, if he/she determines that an application is not in compliance with the provisions of the code, it shall be his duty to refuse the permit, in which case he may refer the applicant in the method of an appeal to the Zoning Hearing Board, as provided in the Zoning Code (Chapter 143).

No permit shall be issued to any applicant until any and all fees incurred, payable to the Township, are paid in full.

Property boundaries and identification of neighboring property owners.

The location of all man-made structures on the property, as well as all man-made structures within 100 feet of any proposed wind turbine.

All wires and overhead structures, both natural and man-made.

Soil types where any tower foundation will be constructed.

Complete structural and engineering details, including narrative descriptions, demonstrating how the foundation, support and other parts of the wind energy system will be constructed, installed, and maintained.

Information regarding the speed of operation and braking mechanism. No wind turbine shall be permitted that lacks an automatic braking, governing, or feathering system to prevent uncontrolled rotation, over-speeding, and/or excessive pressure on the turbine or any of its parts.

Any components of a wind energy system that have not been in active and continuous service for a period of one year shall be removed from the property to a place of safe and legal disposal.

Upon removal, the site shall be cleaned, restored, and re-vegetated to blend with the existing surrounding vegetation.