Wetlands boundaries shall be delineated through an on-site assessment which shall be conducted by a professional soil scientist or others of demonstrated qualifications. Such a person shall certify that the methods used correctly reflect currently accepted technical concepts, including the presence of wetlands vegetation, hydric soils and/or hydrologic indicators. A study shall be submitted with sufficient detail to allow a thorough review by the Borough. The study must be approved by the Borough on the recommendation of the Borough Engineer.

In the event that a wetlands delineation validated by the US Army Corps of Engineers is shown to vary from the wetlands boundary derived from Subsection A(1) above, the Corps delineation will govern.

Base Site Area = ________ acres.

Subtract total natural resource protection land in floodplains, lakes, ponds, watercourses, waters of the commonwealth, streams, and wetlands, as calculated from base site area. Net Buildable Site Area = ________ acres

Number of dwelling units or lots permitted. Calculate as follows: Multiply net buildable site area by maximum density (See Table 185-19[1]) = ________ maximum number of dwelling units or lots permitted.

Observe the ambient sound on a sound level meter for five seconds and record the best estimate of central tendency of the indicator needle, and the highest and lowest indications.

Repeat the observations as many times as necessary to provide that observations be made at the beginning and at the end of a fifteen-minute period and that there shall be at least as many observations as there are decibels between the lowest low indication and highest high indication.

Calculate the arithmetical average of the observed central tendency indications. This value is the ambient sound level.

Observe a sound level meter for five seconds with the sound source operating and record the best estimate of central tendency of the indicator needle, and the highest and lowest indications.

Repeat the observations as many times as necessary to provide the observations be made at the beginning and at the end of a fifteen-minute period and that there shall be at least as many observations as there are decibels between the lowest low indication and highest high indication.

Calculate the arithmetical average of the observed central tendency indications. This is the sound level of the ambient sound plus the sound source ("total sound level").

If the difference between the ambient sound and the sound source is 10 dB or greater, the measured sound level is an accurate measurement of the sound source. This value should be compared to the permitted sound levels in Table 185-46-1.

Due to the logarithmic nature of sound, if the difference between the ambient sound level and the Total Sound Level is less than 10dB a correction factor shall to be applied. The correction factors are noted in the Table 185-46.

The total sound level less the correction factor is compared to the permitted sound levels in Table 185-46-1.

No person shall operate or cause to be operated within the municipality any source of continuous sound in such a manner as to create a sound level which exceeds the limits set forth for the receiving land use when measured at or beyond the property boundary of the receiving land use, during the times specified (see Table 185-46-1).

For any source of sound which emits an impulsive sound, the excursions of sound pressure level shall not exceed 20 dB over the maximum sound level limits set forth in Table 185-46-1 above, provided that in no case shall they exceed 80 dB, regardless of time of day or night or receiving land use, using the "fast" meter characteristic of a Type II meter, meeting the American National Standard Institute specifications S1.4-1983.

Operating, playing, or permitting the operation or playing of any radio, television, phonograph, sound amplifier, musical instrument, or other such device between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m. in such a manner as to create a noise disturbance across a real property line.

Owning, possessing, or harboring any animal which frequently or for any continued duration howls, barks, or makes any other sound so as to create a noise disturbance across any real property boundary.

Performing any construction operation or operating or permitting the operation of any tools or equipment used in construction, drilling or demolition work between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. or any time on Sundays if such operation creates a noise disturbance across a real property boundary line. This section does not apply to domestic power tools or to vehicles which are duly licensed, registered, and inspected for operation on public highways.

Repairing, rebuilding, modifying, testing, or operating a motor vehicle, motorcycle, recreational vehicle, or powered model vehicle in such a manner as to cause a noise disturbance across a real property boundary.

Operating or permitting the operation of any mechanically powered saw, drill, sander, grinder, lawn or garden tool, snowblower, or similar device (used outdoors) between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. so as to cause a noise disturbance across a real property boundary.

The emission of sound for the purpose of alerting persons to the existence of an emergency;

Work to provide electricity, water, or other public utilities when public health or safety is involved;

Licensed game hunting activities on property where such activities are authorized;

Agriculture;

Motor vehicle operations on public streets (covered in Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Regulations, Title 67, Chapter 450, governing established sound levels, effective August 27, 1977); and

Public celebrations specifically authorized by the municipality.

Step 1: Site Analysis and Determination of Buffer Yard Class. For each property boundary, the applicant shall determine the adjacent land use or road classification. Land use information shall be determined by an on-site survey; and Chapter 153, Subdivision and Land Development, regulations shall be utilized to determine road classifications. Table 185-54[1] specifies the buffer yard class for each boundary. The applicant shall match his proposed land use with the corresponding land use or road classification for each property boundary. The letter indicates the buffer yard class.

Step 2: Selection of the Planting Option for the Buffer Class. After determining the buffer class, the applicant shall select a planting option from Table 185-54-1. For each buffer class, several planting options are available, one of which the applicant shall select to meet the buffer yard requirement for each boundary. Borough Council may consider an alternative planting or fencing option that shall have a screening capability equal to or greater than any of the available options.

Step 3: Selection of Plant Materials from the Plant Materials List. Each planting option may utilize any of the plant materials outlined in Table 185-54-2.[2] Minimum plant size, given either in height or in caliper is indicated on this table. Borough Council may permit other planting types if they are hardy to the area, are not subject to blight or disease, and are of the same general character and growth habit as those listed in Table 185-54-2. All planting material shall meet the standards of the American Association of Nurserymen.

Sections 185-46, 185-47, 185-48, 185-49, 185-50, 185-51, 185-52 and 185-53 of this chapter establish the maximum standards for noise, smoke, ash, dust, odors, heat, glare, vibration, storage and waste disposal, and radioactivity, which shall be met by all applicants for incinerator, sanitary landfills, recycling facilities, and transfer stations. The applicant for an incinerator, recycling facility, sanitary landfill or transfer station shall submit specifications and reports that contain detailed information as to how the facility will be able to operate within the limits of the aforementioned criteria and federal and state regulations.

The applicant shall submit an analysis of raw water needs (groundwater or surface water) from either private or public sources indicating quantity of water required. If the source is from a public system, the applicant shall submit documentation that the operating authority will supply the water needed. For those facilities that will use 10,000 gpd or more of groundwater, the applicant shall submit certification of the availability of groundwater, from the Delaware River Basin Commission. For those facilities that will use less than 10,000 gpd of groundwater, the following information shall be provided: water feasibility study. A water feasibility study will enable the municipality to evaluate the impact of the proposed development on the groundwater supply and on existing wells. The purpose of the study will be to determine if there is an adequate supply of water for the proposed development and to estimate the impact of the new development on existing wells in the vicinity. The water feasibility shall be reviewed by the Borough Engineer. A water system that does not provide an adequate supply of water for the proposed development, considering both quantity and quality, or does not provide for adequate groundwater recharge considering the water withdrawn by the proposed development, or adversely affects existing wells in the vicinity of the proposed development shall not be approved by the municipality. A water feasibility study shall include the following information: