A minimum lot size of one acre with an approved and operating on-lot sewage system or connection to public sewer. If not served by a public sewer system, evidence that the sewer system is adequate to serve the maximum number of occupants of the short-term rental unit. The number of bedrooms permitted for a short-term rental shall not exceed the number of bedrooms approved for the dwelling unit on the sewage permit issued for such property. Where there is no sewage permit on record, the short-term rental shall be limited to three bedrooms unless proof is provided to the Sewage Enforcement Officer that the septic system is adequate to handle additional flows. Any short-term rental advertising more than five bedrooms shall provide proof that the septic system is adequate to handle such flows by having the system approved by the Sewage Enforcement Officer, or by providing a septic permit previously issued by a Sewage Enforcement Officer. If a sewage system malfunction occurs, short-term rental of the dwelling unit shall be discontinued until the malfunction is corrected in accordance with Township and Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection requirements.

An adequate and safe water supply to the property. If not served by public water, then the owner shall provide annual proof that a potable water supply is available for the short-term rental unit.

Fully functioning bathing, toilet and kitchen facilities.

An operating smoke detector in each bedroom, outside each bedroom in the common hallways, and on each floor.

An operating carbon monoxide detector for any open flame (oil or gas) furnace or gas fireplace and in any attached garage.

An operating fire extinguisher in any kitchen.

GFCI outlets located within six feet of any water source, including but not limited to all sinks, sump pumps, etc., and all electrical outlets must have approved covers.

Aluminum or metal exhaust from any dryer, if provided.

All parking shall be designated on said property and there shall be no on-street parking permitted at any time. No recreational vehicles, campers, buses or other large vehicles may be parked on the short-term rental property at any time, unless otherwise authorized by the Board of Supervisors.

The maximum overnight occupancy of a short-term rental is as follows, unless otherwise authorized by the Board of Supervisors:

The owner shall apply and receive a permit to operate a short-term rental from the Township. The application shall require that the owner provides sufficient information for confirmation that the short-term rental unit meets the requirements of this Part, and said application criteria, process and procedure shall be established by resolution. Any existing short-term rental unit, as of the adoption of this Part, shall provide certification from Lebanon County verifying an established and registered short-term rental unit. The Board of Supervisors may establish a permit fee for any short-term rental unit by resolution.

The owner shall identify a local designated agent who shall have access and authority to assume management of the property and take remedial measures. The local designated agent must reside within the Township, or within 15 miles of the property. An owner who resides within the Township, or within 15 miles of the property, may designate himself/herself as the local designated agent. The local designated agent shall respond to the Township or the police after being notified by such official of the existence of a violation of this Part or any disturbance requiring immediate remedy or abatement. If the local designated agent is not the owner, this individual shall immediately advise the owner of any notification of a violation. The local designated agent and contact information shall be updated annually with the Township.

The proprietor of the home-based business shall reside on the premises and shall be the property owner or a member of the immediate family of the property owner.

The home-based business shall be incidental to the use of the property as a residence, and there shall be no exterior evidence of the occupation nor change to the appearance of the structure to facilitate the operation of the occupation, other than one small sign as provided in Part 17 of this chapter.

The proprietor may employ not more than one assistant who does not reside within the dwelling at the property used for the home-based business.

In addition to the parking required for the residence, two off-street parking spaces shall be provided for the home-based business plus one additional space for any assistant. Off-street parking improvements shall comply with Part 16 of this chapter.

Any home-based business or accessory function of a home-based business shall not be able to be subdivided or qualify as a standalone use

The home-based business shall be conducted wholly within an accessory structure and shall not occupy more than 1,000 square feet. This area shall include all functions or activities of the home-based business.

The home-based business shall be subject to state and federal laws and regulations where applicable and shall provide proof of all applicable state and federal licensing when applicable.

There shall be no more than one home-based business per property.

A minimum lot size of one acre.

General Conditions:

Class 1 animals, including guinea pigs, quail and rabbits:

Class 2 animals, including birds of prey, chickens (excluding roosters) and pheasants:

Class 3 animals, including alpacas, cows, donkeys, goats, horses, pigs, sheep, beef animals and turkeys:

The architectural design of the structure shall be harmonious with other structures in the neighborhood.

Parking shall not be permitted in the front yard.

A subdivision and/or land development plan shall be filed in accordance with the Swatara Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.

Self-sufficient dwelling units for permanent guests of the home, which are separate and detached from the principal care facility, shall conform in all respects with the requirements for such dwelling units specified in the R-2 Medium-Density Residential District, including townhouse and garden apartment requirements where applicable. Although they maybe planned as clustered housing, such residential development shall be designed to facilitate subdivision or sale of individual units in accordance with the applicable lot area, lot width, and yard requirements of § 27-903 of this chapter.

A minimum lot area of three acres for the first 300 students or enrollees plus one acre for each additional 100 students or enrollees.

Dormitory or residential quarters shall be located a minimum of 100 feet from any property line.[1]

The property shall be served by public water and sewer facilities.

Applicant shall obtain written approval or licensure of the day-care center from the Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare.

Plans for the construction or modification of the facility shall be reviewed/approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry and written proof of said review/approval shall be provided.

Unloading and loading of children from vehicles shall only be permitted on the driveway or on the approved parking area.

Off-street parking shall be provided at the rate of one space for each employee, plus four spaces for the first 10 licensed capacity slots for children, plus one space for each additional 10 slots for children approved for the center. Off-street parking shall also be provided for vehicles owned and operated by the facility as a part of its day-care services.

Play areas for children shall be fenced and shall be located no closer than 50 feet to any lot line or street right-of-way, except that play area setbacks may be reduced to 25 feet from side and rear lot lines when a dense screen planting is established and maintained within the setback area.