Upper Allen Township Cumberland County
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XVI
General Regulations
§ 245-16.1 Application.
The regulations contained in this article shall apply to all uses within the Township.
§ 245-16.2 General requirements for accessory buildings or structures.
A.
An accessory building or structure shall not be erected, set or placed in the front yard of any zoning district, with the exception of security guard stations and outdoor lighting fixtures.
B.
An accessory building or structure may be erected, set, or placed inside rear or side yards, provided that:
(1)
The accessory building or structure shall be no closer than 10 feet to the nearest wall of the principal or main building. Any accessory building or structure erected, set or placed less than 10 feet from the principal or main building shall be attached to the principal or main building and shall be considered as part of that structure. Decks, patios and arbors may be placed less than 10 feet from a principal or main building provided they conform to the regulations herein.
(2)
When an accessory building or structure is to be erected, set or placed in a side or rear yard, the accessory building or structure shall be located not less than five feet from the lot lines for a permanent structure or three feet for temporary structures.
C.
An accessory building or structure shall be included in the lot coverage.
D.
Except as exempt by the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code, all accessory buildings and structures shall be erected, set or placed in accord with the Township Building Codes.
E.
An accessory building or structure shall not exceed 20 feet in height except for those listed under § 245-16.6 herein.
F.
All accessory buildings or structures erected on Township-owned property shall be exempt from the regulations herein.
§ 245-16.3 Specific requirements for accessory structures, buildings and uses.
A.
Fences, walls and structures.
(1)
No fence or wall (except a retainer wall of a building permitted under this chapter) shall be erected to a height of more than 38 inches in a front yard and more than 74 inches in any other yard within all zoning districts, except for the C-1, C-2, PO, INS, and IND Districts. In those districts, no fence, hedge or wall, shall be erected to a height of more than eight feet in any yard. No fence or hedge or wall shall block the clear sight triangle for a motorist's view of vehicles entering or exiting the property, in accordance with § 245-16.9 herein.
(2)
Fences, walls and structures must not be located less than two feet from the paved portion or berm of any private right-of-way or public easements, including any roads, streets or alleys maintained by either Upper Allen Township or the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
(3)
Fences shall be finished on both sides in the same manner or, if finished only on one side, then said fence shall be erected so that the finished side faces outward away from the lot or parcel of ground where the same is erected.
(4)
Fences, walls and structures shall not be constructed or erected in whole or in part from scrap metal, sheet metal, broken glass, spikes, junk, sheets of plywood, plastic cloth, canvas or other like material (unless manufactured for the purpose of fencing), and shall be uniform in construction materials and design. Barbed wire fencing is permitted in the Industrial District and as otherwise noted in this chapter. All fences, walls and structures shall always be maintained in good condition and be structurally sound.
[Amended 10-7-2020 by Ord. No. 797]
(5)
No fence, wall or structure shall be permitted or erected in a public or private access, easement, or a planting strip. Any such fence, wall or structure erected in violation of this section shall be removed or relocated at the owner's expense.
[Amended 10-7-2020 by Ord. No. 797]
(6)
It shall be unlawful to construct or alter any fence over two feet high without first having secured a zoning permit. Fences less than two feet high shall be considered ornamental and shall not require a permit. Fences over six feet in height shall also require issuance of a building permit. It shall be unlawful to vary materially from the approved submitted plans and specifications unless such variations are submitted in an amended application to the Zoning Officer or their designated Township official and approved by this official.
[Amended 10-7-2020 by Ord. No. 797]
(7)
Application for such permits shall be made to the Zoning Officer and shall be accompanied by plans and specifications, in duplicate, showing the work to be done; such plans shall be verified by the signature of either the owner of the premises or the contractor in charge of the operation. Payments for permit applications or requests are due when such permits are approved.
(8)
Such applications with plans shall be referred to the Zoning Officer, who shall examine the same to determine whether the proposed construction or alteration is in compliance with provisions of this chapter relative thereto and shall issue or reject the permit, in writing, within 15 working days from receipt of the application. Upon approval, one set of plans shall be returned to the applicant with a permit and the other shall be retained by the Zoning Officer or by the Zoning Officer's designee. No permit shall be issued until after approval of the plans.
(9)
The Zoning Officer shall make or cause to be made such inspection as is necessary to see the enforcement of the provisions of this section.
B.
Manure storage facilities.
(1)
All manure management practices and operations shall comply with the provisions set forth in the Pennsylvania Nutrient Management and Odor Management Act, 3 Pa.C.S.A. § 501 et seq., or as amended.
[Amended 3-15-2023 by Ord. No. 823; 3-15-2023 by Ord. No. 824]
(2)
All waste storage facilities' designs shall be reviewed by the Cumberland County Conservation District. The applicant shall furnish a letter from the Conservation District attesting to approval of the design of the proposed facility; and
(3)
Construction and subsequent operation of the waste storage facility shall be in accordance with the permit and the approved design. Any design changes during construction or subsequent operation will require the obtainment of another review by the Cumberland County Conservation District.
C.
Swimming pools. Every outdoor swimming pool must conform to all applicable Township and state codes and shall be subject to the following regulations:
(1)
No swimming pool shall be constructed in the front yard.
(2)
Swimming pool setback shall be a minimum of 10 feet from property line to water's edge and seven feet from impervious surface or support structure to property line.
(3)
Water may not be discharged from a swimming pool directly onto adjacent properties or rights-of-way.
(4)
Pools shall not be located over an on-lot septic system drain field or drainage, utility or access easement.
D.
Forestry operations. To encourage maintenance and management of forested or wooded open space and promote the conduct of forestry as a sound and economically viable use of forested land and forestry activities, including, but not limited to, timber harvesting, and to be in compliance with the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, as amended,[1] forestry shall be a permitted use by right in all zoning districts. The following standards apply to all timber harvesting within the Township where the value of trees, logs or other timber products removed exceed $1,000. These provisions do not apply to the cutting of trees for the personal use of the landowner or for precommercial timber stand improvement.
(1)
Policy and purpose. In order to conserve forested open space and the environmental and economic benefits it provides, it is the policy of Upper Allen Township to encourage the owners of forestland to continue to use their land for forestry purposes, including the long-term production of timber, recreation, wildlife and amenity values. The timber harvesting regulations are intended to further this policy by promoting good forest stewardship, protecting the rights of adjoining property owners, minimizing the potential for adverse environmental impacts, and avoiding unreasonable and unnecessary restrictions on the right to practice forestry.
(2)
Notification and preparation of a logging plan.
(a)
For all timber harvesting operations, the landowner shall notify the Township Zoning Officer at least 10 business days before the operation commences and within 10 business days before the operation is complete. No timber harvesting shall occur until the notice has been provided. Notification shall be in writing and shall specify the land on which harvesting will occur, the expected size of the harvest area and, as applicable, the anticipated starting or completion date of the operation.
(b)
Every landowner on whose land timber harvesting is to occur shall prepare a written logging plan in the form specified by this chapter. No timber harvesting shall occur until the plan has been prepared. The provisions of the plan shall be followed throughout the operation. The plan shall be available at the harvest site at all times during the operation and shall be provided to the Township Zoning Officer upon request.
(c)
The landowner and the operator shall be jointly and severally responsible for complying with the terms of the logging plan.
(3)
Contents of the logging plan. As a minimum, the logging plan shall include the following:
(a)
The design, construction, maintenance and retirement of the access system, including haul roads, skid roads, skid trails and landings;
(b)
The design, construction and maintenance of water control measures and structures such as culverts, broad-based dips, filter strips, and water bars;
(c)
The design, construction and maintenance of stream and wetland crossings; and
(d)
The general location of the proposed operation in relation to municipal and state highways, including any accesses to those highways.
(e)
A sketch map or drawing containing the site location and boundaries, including both the boundaries of the property on which the timber harvest will take place and the boundaries of the proposed harvest area within the property; significant topographic features related to potential environmental problems; location of all earth disturbance activities such as roads, landings and water control measures and structures; location of all crossings of waters of the commonwealth; and the general location of the proposed operation to municipal and state highways, including any accesses to those highways.
(f)
Documentation of compliance with the requirements of all applicable state regulations, including, but not limited to, the following: erosion and sedimentation control regulations contained in Title 25 Pennsylvania Code, Chapter 102, promulgated pursuant to the Clean Streams Law (35 P.S. § 691.1 et seq.) and stream crossing and wetlands protection regulations contained in Title 25 Pennsylvania Code, Chapter 105, promulgated pursuant to the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act (32 P.S. § 693.1 et seq.).
(g)
Any permits required by state laws and regulations shall be attached to and become part of the logging plan. An erosion and sedimentation pollution control plan that satisfies the requirements of Title 25 Pennsylvania Code, Chapter 102, shall also satisfy the requirements for the logging plan and associated map specified above, provided all information required is included or attached.
(4)
Forest practices. The following requirements shall apply to all timber harvesting operations in the Township.
(a)
Felling or skidding on or across any public thoroughfare is prohibited without the express written consent of the Township or the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, whichever is responsible for maintenance of the thoroughfare.
(b)
No tops or slash shall be left within 25 feet of any public thoroughfare or private roadway providing access to adjoining residential property.
(c)
All tops and slash between 25 and 50 feet of any public roadway or private roadway providing access to adjoining residential property or within 50 feet of adjoining residential property shall be lopped to a maximum height of four feet above the ground.
(d)
No tops or slash shall be left on or across the boundary of any property adjoining the operation without the consent of the owner thereof.
(e)
Litter resulting from a timber harvesting operation shall be removed from the site before it is vacated by the operator.
(5)
Responsibility for road maintenance and repair: road bonding. Pursuant to Title 75 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, Chapter 49; and Title 67 Pennsylvania Code, Chapter 189, the landowner and the operator shall be responsible for repairing any damage to Township roads caused by traffic associated with the timber harvesting operation, to the extent the damage is in excess of that caused by normal traffic, and may be required to furnish a bond to guarantee the repair of such damages.
(6)
Enforcement. The Township Zoning Officer shall be the enforcement officer for the standards set forth herein.
(7)
Inspections. The Township Zoning Officer may go upon the site of any timber harvesting operation before, during or after active logging to review the logging plan or any other required documents for compliance with the standards and inspect the operation for compliance with the logging plan and other on-site requirements of these regulations.
(8)
Violations notices; suspensions. Upon finding that a timber harvesting operation is in violation of any provision of these standards and regulations, the Township Zoning Officer shall issue to the operator and the landowner a written notice of violation describing each violation and specifying a date by which corrective action must be taken. The Township Zoning Officer may order the immediate suspension of any operation upon finding that corrective action has not been taken by the date specified in a violation notice; the operation is proceeding without a logging plan; or the operation is causing immediate harm to the environment. Suspension orders shall be in writing, shall be issued to the operator and the landowner, and shall remain in effect until, as determined by the Township Zoning Officer, the operation is brought into compliance with the regulations herein or other applicable statutes or regulations.
(9)
Penalties. Any landowner or operator who violates any provision of these regulations, refuses to allow the Township Zoning Officer access to a harvest site pursuant to Subsection D(7) of this section, or who fails to comply with a notice of violation or suspension order issued under Subsection D(8) of this section, is guilty of a summary offense and, upon conviction, shall be subject to a fine of not less than $100 nor more than $500, plus costs, for each separate offense. Each day of continued violation of any provisions shall constitute a separate offense.
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq.
§ 245-16.4 Yard adjustment regulations.
[Amended 10-7-2020 by Ord. No. 797; 10-2-2024 by Ord. No. 839]
Yards shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of this chapter and shall be planted with grass, seed, sod, ground cover, mulch or other pervious decorative or vegetative cover, excepting in cases where walks, access drives, off-street parking lots, patios and other types of surfaces are permitted by this chapter.
A.
Front yards.
(1)
Each lot shall have a front yard as required in the district in which the lot is located.
(2)
On corner, double frontage, or multiple frontage lots, each side of a lot having street frontage shall meet the required front yard setback, but if a yard borders Route 15, then that yard which borders Route 15 shall be deemed to be a rear yard and shall meet the rear yard setback. If a yard borders the PA Turnpike, then such yard which borders the PA Turnpike shall be deemed to be a side yard or rear yard and shall meet the setback of such yard.
(3)
Infill lots (lots within developed blocks). The required setback shall be the average of the setback of the existing principal buildings on either side of the lot. If the lot is the last lot in the district or at the end of the block or row of buildings, the front setback shall be within plus or minus five feet of the adjacent existing principal building setback on the developed side of the lot, unless the lot is situated on a corner, in which case the building shall be set back a distance that shall provide a clear site triangle at the intersection, in accordance with the Upper Allen Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 220.
B.
Side yards. Side yards for corner lots. On a corner lot, the side yard abutting the street shall have a width equal to the depth of the front yard required in the district.
C.
Rear yards. Notwithstanding other regulations herein, no rear yard shall be reduced to less than 15 feet; therefore, no principal building shall be constructed less than 15 feet from the rear property line.
D.
Interior yards.
(1)
Open space between principal buildings of a dwelling group on a lot in single ownership shall be provided as follows, unless otherwise stipulated under Article XIV for specific uses:
(2)
When parallel or obliquely aligned, buildings shall have 50 feet between front or rear faces for one story in height, plus five feet for each additional story.
(3)
Between end walls of buildings, a yard space of 25 feet for one-story building plus five feet for each additional story shall be required.
(4)
Between end walls and front or rear faces of buildings, a yard space of 30 feet for one story plus five feet for each additional story shall be required.
(5)
When two adjacent buildings differ in the number of stories, the spacing shall be not less than 1/2 of the sum of the required distance between two buildings of lower height plus that between two buildings of the greater height.
(6)
The minimum distance separating multiple-family buildings from nonresidential uses shall be not less than 75 feet between buildings.
E.
Projection in yards.
(1)
Cornices, eaves, gutters, bay windows or chimneys or similar structures may project into the front, rear or side yard of a lot not more than 18 inches.
(2)
Porches, whether enclosed or unenclosed, shall be considered as part of the main building and shall not project into any yard.
(3)
Walks, stairs and window wells, and such other structures customarily incidental to the main building, may project into the front, side or rear yards of a lot, providing the structure elevation shall be not more than 12 inches above the yard grade.
§ 245-16.5 General buffer regulations.
[Amended 3-5-2025 by Ord. No. 844]
A.
Upper Allen Township recognizes that the processes of development can alter natural topography and vegetation, as well as cause other negative impacts. The Township also recognizes that development creates impervious cover, vehicular traffic, artificial light, increases in air temperature, accelerated runoff, erosion, sedimentation, glare, noise and incompatible uses of land which can negatively impact the community's ecological balance, visual character and individual, as well as community-wide, livability. The Township intends to protect and enhance its economic base, quality of life, and community character by encouraging quality development. Recognizing that the Upper Allen Township Comprehensive Plan promotes the protection of health, safety and welfare of the public and encourages quality development, this section is adopted in order to: 1) aid and stabilize the ecological balance of the environment in the Township; 2) provide buffers between uses of different character and intensity; 3) enhance the Township's general appearance; 4) safeguard and enhance property values; 5) protect public and private investments; 6) conserve energy; and 7) protect natural areas thereby providing natural habitats for wildlife.
B.
Any nonresidential use adjoining a residential use in any zone shall meet the following buffer yard type and width requirements, unless otherwise stipulated in this chapter. The buffer yard shall extend the entire length or width of the property line of the adjoining zone or lot.
Buffer Yard Requirements | ||
|---|---|---|
Buffer Yard Type | Nonresidential or Mixed-Use District* | Minimum Buffer Yard Width (feet) |
1 | VIL: Village | 15 |
1 | C-1: Neighborhood Commercial; PRD: Planned Residential Development | 30 |
2 | C-2: Highway Commercial; PO: Professional Office; INS: Institutional | 30 |
3 | IND: Industrial | 50 |
NOTES: | |
|---|---|
* | Applies only when the use in the mixed-use district is other than a single-family residence. |
C.
Any lot used for other than a single-family detached or a semidetached residence in a residential, commercial, or mixed-use zone and abutting an existing or planned single-family detached or semidetached residence shall meet the requirements for buffer yard type 1, with a minimum thirty-foot setback, unless otherwise stipulated in this chapter.
D.
Screening in the buffer yards shall be in accordance with the Upper Allen Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, as related to buffer yard types.
E.
No buffer yard shall be required in the Village District when a lot used for nonresidential or multifamily uses abuts another lot of similar use.
F.
All buffer yards shall meet the following requirements.
(1)
No buffer yard or part thereof shall be used for parking, storage, loading and unloading.
(2)
Buffer yards may coincide within any required building setback.
(3)
Buffer yards may be crossed by access roads, service drives or easements with a maximum width of 35 feet, provided that the center line of road, drive or easement crosses the lot line and buffer yard at not less than 75°; however, no turning or maneuvering of vehicles shall be permitted in the buffer area.
(4)
Buffer yards shall extend for the entire width of the property line adjoining the residential property or district.
(5)
All screening materials and landscaping shall not encroach upon the adjoining property line at full maturity.
G.
The buffer yard for any nonresidential use separated from a residential use by a public road shall be reduced by one foot for every two feet of the distance between the property line for which the buffer yard is required and the center line of the public road but by not less than 1/2 of the original buffer.
§ 245-16.6 Height adjustments.
A.
The following structures shall not be in excess of 50 feet in height: agricultural buildings, spires, belfries, cupolas, domes, chimneys, ventilators, skylights, water tanks, bulkheads, utility poles, steeples or towers, silos, barns intended for farming operations, and ornamental or necessary mechanical appurtenances, including radio and television antennas. Commercial radio and television antennas might be higher and are permitted under the appropriate special exception or conditional use provisions.
B.
The permitted height in the following zoning districts may be increased by one foot for each one foot that the width of each side yard exceeds the minimum required and, in the case of more than one principal building on a single lot, for each one foot that the separation distance between buildings is increased, providing that no buildings exceed the maximum height for the district listed below:
(1)
R-3, C-1, C-2, PRD shall not exceed 45 feet, except that multifamily dwellings in the R-3 District shall be permitted to have a maximum height of 55 feet if a parking garage is not provided on the first floor of a building or 65 feet if a parking garage is provided on the first floor of the building; provided that for each additional one foot above the 45 feet the width of each side yard is further increased by two feet, or in the case of more than one principal building on a single lot, the separation distance between buildings is further increased by two feet. Mixed-use buildings that include both nonresidential and residential uses on a tract of land that is located in both the C-1 and C-2 Districts shall be permitted to have a maximum height of 60 feet, provided that for each additional one foot above the 45 feet the width of each side yard is further increased by two feet. Notwithstanding the foregoing, multifamily dwellings in the R-3 District and mixed-use buildings that include both nonresidential and residential uses on a tract of land that is located in both the C-1 and C-2 Districts shall not have more than three habitable floors.
[Amended 6-2-2021 by Ord. No. 810]
(2)
Continuing care retirement community, long-term care facility and personal care facility uses in the R-2 District shall not exceed 45 feet and/or three stories.
(3)
PO, INS, and IND shall not exceed 55 feet, except that motels/hotels with conference/convention centers in the PO District shall be permitted to have a maximum height of 85 feet, provided that for each additional one foot above the 55 feet the width of each side yard is further increased by two feet, or in the case of more than one principal building on a single lot, the separation distance between buildings is further increased by two feet.
§ 245-16.7 Habitable floor area.
The minimum habitable floor area of a dwelling unit or any building or structure hereafter erected or used for living purposes shall be 600 square feet. In case of apartment houses, accessory dwelling units, conversion apartments and mobile homes, the minimum habitable floor area shall be not less than 400 square feet, except those apartments designed for and occupied exclusively by one person, which apartment shall contain not less than 350 square feet of habitable floor area.
§ 245-16.8 Unenclosed storage.
A.
Outdoor stockpiling. In all zones, no outdoor stockpiling of any material is permitted in the front yard.
B.
Dumpsters. All permanent trash dumpsters shall be located within a side or rear yard, screened from adjoining roads and properties, and completely enclosed within a sight-tight masonry or fenced enclosure equipped with a self-latching door or gate, with the exception that dumpsters located in the agriculture district shall not be required to be screened or enclosed with fencing. Dumpsters shall be screened in accordance with Chapter 220, Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.
[Amended 4-6-2022 by Ord. No. 817]
C.
Domestic composts. The placement of framed enclosure composts as an accessory residential use is permitted, subject to all accessory use setbacks. Only waste materials from the residential site shall be deposited within the compost and in no case shall meat, or meat by-products, be composted. All composts shall be properly maintained so as not to become a nuisance to nearby properties.
§ 245-16.9 Clear sight triangle, sight distance.
A.
In a clear sight triangle, no walk, fence, sign or other structure shall be erected or altered and no hedge, tree, shrub or other growth shall be maintained or permitted between three and eight feet above grade which may cause danger to traffic or a street or public road by obscuring the view.
B.
A clear sight triangle shall be maintained at all intersections of streets with streets, drives, drives with streets and private roads with streets, within which no structure or growing material shall exceed a height of three feet above the grade of the street, drive or road, and no branch of a tree or sign of any kind shall be lower than the nine feet above the grade of the street, drive or road. The clear sight triangle shall be:
(1)
Seventy-five feet measured along the center lines of intersecting streets.
(2)
Forty feet measured along the center line of a private drive or private road and the intersected street.
§ 245-16.10 Performance standards for all uses.
[Amended 3-5-2025 by Ord. No. 844]
All uses shall be subject to and comply with the following regulations, or as amended, where applicable.
A.
Noise pollution and vibration: rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
B.
Air pollution, airborne emissions and odor: rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
C.
Water pollution: the Clean Streams Law, June 22, 1937, P.L. 1987, 35 P.S. § 691, or as amended.
D.
Mine reclamation and open pit setback: Pennsylvania Act 147, the Surface Mining Conservation and Reclamation Act of 1971, or as amended.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See 52 P.S. § 1396.1 et seq.
E.
Glare and heat: rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
F.
No use or operation shall be permitted which creates a public nuisance or hazard to adjoining property by reason of fire, explosion, radiation or other similar cause.
G.
Outdoor lighting. Where light fixtures are installed to provide exterior illumination, excluding overhead streetlighting and warning, emergency or traffic signals, the following restrictions shall apply. These standards will apply to all uses (except single-family dwellings).
(1)
All outdoor lighting, whether or not required by this chapter; shall have intensities and uniformity ratios in accordance with the current recommended practices of the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA), as contained in the IESNA Lighting Handbook.
(2)
All future amendments to the recommended practices of the IESNA shall be made a part of the chapter without further action by the Board of Commissioners of Upper Allen Township.
(3)
Streetlighting fixtures, when required for safety considerations, may be controlled by photocells for dusk to dawn operation.
(4)
The lighting from any luminary shall be shaded, shielded or directed to prevent direct light from being distributed beyond an angle of 35° from a vertical plane onto adjacent properties and/or surrounding areas. Unshielded lighting is not permitted, except for temporary holiday lighting.
(5)
Lighting shall be designed so that glare or direct illumination does not exceed one footcandle beyond the property line on which the lighting originates.
(6)
Externally illuminated signs shall be lighted by fixtures mounted on top of the sign and aligned down rather than by fixtures mounted at the bottom of the sign and aimed up. Sign lighting shall be equipped with timers and extinguished between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and dawn.
(7)
Such lighting on private, residential, commercial, industrial, municipal, recreational or institutional property shall be aimed, located, designed, fitted and maintained so as not to present a hazard to drivers or pedestrians by impairing their ability to safely traverse (i.e., disabling glare).
(8)
Pole-mounted lamps shall be placed directly above the area to be illuminated and shielded at the top and sides or positioned near the perimeter of a property and aimed toward the area requiring illumination, subject to applicable yard setback provisions.
(9)
Vegetation screens shall not be employed to serve as the primary means for controlling glare. Rather, glare control shall be achieved primarily through the use of such means as cutoff fixtures, shields and baffles, and appropriate application of mounting height, wattage, aiming angle, fixture placement, etc.
(10)
The installation or erection of any lighting which may be confused with warning signals, emergency signals or traffic signals shall not be permitted.
(11)
Lighting of parking lots shall be in accordance with § 245-17.8 herein and § 220-5.19 of the Upper Allen Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.[2]
[2]
Editor’s Note: See Ch. 220, Subdivision and Land Development.
(12)
Maintenance. Lighting fixtures shall be maintained so as to always meet the requirements of this chapter.
(13)
Nonconforming lighting. Any lighting fixture existing on the effective date of this chapter which does not conform with the requirements of this chapter shall be considered a lawful, nonconforming lighting fixture. A nonconforming lighting fixtures shall be made to comply with the requirements of this chapter when such fixture is replaced, relocated or repaired.
H.
Subdivision and land developments shall be reviewed in accordance with the requirements of the Upper Allen Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.[3]
[3]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 220.
I.
Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act, Act of July 28, 1988, P.L., No. 101 (Act 101), as amended.[4]
[4]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 4000.101 et seq.
J.
Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act, Act of January 24, 1966, P.L. 1535, No. 537, as amended.[5]
[5]
Editor's Note: See 35 P.S. § 750.1 et seq.
§ 245-16.11 Prohibited uses.
The following uses are prohibited in all districts within Upper Allen Township:
A.
The incineration, reduction or storage of offal, animals, fish or refuse, unless by the authority of or under the supervision of Upper Allen Township.
B.
The incineration or reduction of garbage and grass clippings.
C.
Dumps and dumping of any kind, other than solid waste landfill and composting, unless by the authority of or under the supervision of Upper Allen Township.
§ 245-16.12 Waste and sewage disposal.
All methods and plans for the on-lot disposal of sewage or wastes shall be designed in accordance with all applicable regulations pertaining to the treatment and disposal of sewage and wastes. A certificate or statement of adequacy from the Township Sewage Enforcement Officer or the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, as applicable, shall be prerequisite to the issuance of a building permit.
§ 245-16.13 Parking and storage of unlicensed, uninspected or inoperable motor vehicles.
A.
Motor vehicles without current, valid license plates or inspection stickers which are more than 60 days beyond their expiration dates, inoperable or dismantled shall not be parked or stored in any zoning district, unless stored within a completely enclosed building or completely covered. The provisions for a safety inspection sticker shall not apply to an antique vehicle that is not required to have such a sticker under state law, provided such vehicle still displays current registration and is operable.
B.
The requirements of this section shall not apply to farm implements and other farm vehicles not normally used as a means of conveyance on public streets.
C.
Nothing in this section shall be interpreted to prevent the unenclosed storage of motor vehicles without current, valid license plates and current valid inspection stickers if such storage is performed in conjunction with the legal operation of a motor vehicles sales establishment, a motor vehicle service or repair establishment, or a junkyard.
§ 245-16.14 Repair of personal motor vehicles.
The routine maintenance, repair and servicing of personal motor vehicles, including go-carts and racing vehicles, owned or leased by the person performing such services when performed outside of a building within any zone, is permitted by an occupant of the residence, subject to the following:
A.
All vehicles shall be maintained with proper licensure.
B.
All work shall be performed on the vehicle owner's or lessee's property of residence.
C.
Work shall be limited to the following:
(1)
Servicing and replacement of spark plugs, batteries, distributors and distributor parts;
(2)
Repair and replacement of tires and wheels, excluding recapping or regrooving;
(3)
Replacement of water hoses, fan belts, brake fluids, transmission fluids, oil filters, air filters, oil, grease, light bulbs, floor mats and carpeting, seat covers, seat belts, windshield wipers, mirrors and engine coolants;
(4)
Repair and replacement of car radios, CD players, amplifiers, speakers, and similar electronic devices;
(5)
Cleaning and flushing of radiators only when flushed into a water-tight container;
(6)
Repair and replacement of fuel pump and line repairs;
(7)
Minor servicing and adjustments;
(8)
Minor motor adjustments, not involving the removal of the motor head or crankcase, or the prolonged revving of the motor;
(9)
Minor body repairs, excluding the replacement of body parts, the complete repainting of the body and the application of undercoating;
(10)
Cleaning of all exterior and interior surfaces, including washing, shampooing, vacuuming, ribbing, polishing, waxing, and the application of paint sealants.
D.
All by-products or waste fuels, lubricants, chemicals, and other products shall be properly disposed of.
E.
No vehicle shall be stored in a "jacked-up" position or on blocks for more than 72 consecutive hours, unless completely covered.
F.
All work performed outside shall be performed during daylight hours, in accordance with Chapter 181 of the Township Code.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 181.
§ 245-16.15 Temporary construction building or trailer.
Temporary construction buildings or trailers may be installed on a property during construction of a permanent building or structure, so long as the construction trailer is not used as a dwelling and is located in accordance with principal building requirements set forth in this chapter which are applicable to the district in which the property is located. All temporary construction buildings or trailers shall be removed within 14 days of completion of construction of the permanent building or buildings, or within 14 days of the expiration of the zoning and/or building permit for the project, whichever first occurs.
§ 245-16.16 Sale of personal vehicles.
In any zone, a landowner or occupant may display a maximum of one personal passenger or recreational vehicle for sale at any time. Such displays shall be a maximum of 60 days not more than twice a calendar year. One sign not exceeding six square feet may be displayed for sale of the vehicle. All vehicle sale activities shall be in accordance with applicable state regulations.
