A graphic which has not identified or advertised a current business, service, owner, product, or activity for a period of at least 180 days, in the case of off-premises signs or at least 360 days in the case of on-premises signs.

A graphic displayed above the peak or parapet of a building.

A permitted building, which is incidental and subordinate to the principal building, and on the same lot as the principal building.

A permitted use, which is incidental, customarily associated with and subordinate to the principal use, and on the same lot as the principal use.

An area(s) of a site or lot generally flat, dry, and clear of any trees or other vegetation other than grass and suitable for active recreation, such as baseball, football, soccer, tennis, or basketball.

An individual tenant, business, or other establishment.

A sign that designates the street number and/or street name for identification purposes, as designated by the United States Postal Service (also known as "nameplate sign").

A residential community in which 100% of the dwellings shall be permanently occupied by at least one person who shall be 55 years of age or older, and further, providing that no person under the age of 19 shall occupy a dwelling for more than three months in a calendar year. Such development may also provide the following facilities and services for the exclusive use of the residents: physical therapy facilities, clubhouse, auditorium, recreation facilities and other ancillary personal services deemed to be appropriate by the Board of Supervisors, in accordance with the Federal Fair Housing Act, as amended.

Deposits of unconsolidated materials, such as gravel, sand, silt, clay, and various mixtures of these, deposited by running water.

Any change in appearance or rearrangement in the supporting members of an existing building, such as exterior appearance and color, bearing walls, columns, beams, girders, building material or interior partitions, as well as any change in doors, windows, or means of ingress or egress; or an enlargement to, or diminution of, a building or structure, whether horizontally or vertically, or the moving of a building or structure from one location to another.

A graphic depicting action with motion, flashing light, or color changes through electrical or mechanical means.

Switches, wiring, cabling, power sources, shelters or cabinets associated with an antenna, located at the same fixed location as the antenna, and when collocated on a structure, is mounted, or installed at the same time as such antenna.

Any projection, except signs, which is not intended for occupancy and which extends beyond the face of an exterior wall of a building, such as relief, cornice, column, change of building material, window, or door opening.

Any land area for which an occupancy permit has been issued and which, within the specifications of this chapter, is approved for burial.

That portion of the gross buildable site area remaining after subtracting the partly unusable land areas. It is the area on which the common open space requirement is calculated.

A premises, licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in which food, shelter, assisted living services, assistance or supervision and supplemental health care services are provided for a period exceeding 24 hours for four or more adults who are not relatives of the operator, who require assistance or supervision in matters such as dressing, bathing, diet, financial management, evacuation from the residence in the event of an emergency or medication prescribed for self-administration.

A cloth, plastic, or other covering that either is permanently attached to a building or can be raised or retracted to a position against the building when not in use.

Any sign painted on, or applied to, an awning.

A graphic made of any cloth, bunting, plastic, paper, or similar nonrigid material attached to any structure, staff, pole, rope, wire, or framing. It is anchored on two or more edges or at all four corners and secured or mounted to allow motion caused by the atmosphere. Banners are temporary in nature and do not include flags.

A structure or equipment at a fixed location that enables FCC-licensed or authorized wireless communications between user equipment and a communications network. The term does not encompass a tower as defined herein or any equipment associated with a tower. A base station includes, without limitation:

Any area of a building having its floor subgrade (below ground level) on all sides. (See also "cellar.")

Any source of electric light, whether portable or fixed, the primary purpose of which is to cast a concentrated beam of light generally skyward as a means of attracting attention to its location rather than illuminate any particular sign, structure, or other object.

Structural devices or other methods that temporarily store or treat stormwater runoff and other water sources to reduce flooding, remove pollutants, provide for infiltration, and offer environmental amenities.

See "off-premises sign."

A body granted jurisdiction under a land use ordinance or under this chapter, § 370-1107, to render final adjudications.

A rooming house in which food service is provided or shared cooking facilities are provided for the residents of the facility only.

Land area planted with trees, shrubs, ground cover, or a combination of landscape materials, used to separate a street from another land use or to separate one land use from another land use; or to shield or block lights, noise, or other nuisances. A buffer need not necessarily be adjacent to a street or to a property line but may be necessary anywhere on the land area if the provisions of this chapter so require.

Any structure having a roof supported by columns, piers, or walls, including tents, lunch wagons, trailers, dining cars, mobile or manufactured homes, or other structures on wheels, or having other supports, and any unroofed platform, terrace or porch having a vertical face higher than three feet above the level of the ground from which the building is measured. A building may include more than one dwelling unit.

The aggregate of the maximum horizontal cross section areas, excluding cornices, unroofed porches, paved terraces, steps, eaves, and gutters of all buildings on a lot.

The ratio of the horizontal area, measured from the exterior surface of the exterior walls of the ground floor, of all principal and accessory buildings on a lot to the total lot area.

That portion of a lot in which buildings or structures may be erected, as determined by the minimum required front, side, and rear yard setbacks.

The exterior portion of a building exposed to public view.

The vertical dimension measured from the average elevation of the finished grade at the perimeter of the building to the highest point of the roof or perimeter walls, whichever is higher. Where buildings have gable or hip roofs, the highest point shall be considered to be at half the distance between the highest ridge and the lowest eave line.

The vertical dimension measured from the average ground elevation of the building to the highest point of the solar panel(s) or other structural components of the solar energy facilities.

The line parallel to the street line at a distance therefrom equal to the depth of the front yard or setback required for the district in which the lot is located, to be measured from the street line; the setback line.

The minimum distance between buildings. The building space shall be measured from the outermost wall or projections, excluding ornamental features, cornices, and gutters, to the nearest outermost wall or projection on another building.

Building in which is conducted the principal use of the lot on which it is situated, and not considered an accessory building.

A structure other than an awning made of fabric, metal, or other material that is supported by columns or posts affixed to the ground and may also be connected to a building.

Any sign that is part of or attached to a canopy.

Actual improved or unimproved traveling surface commonly understood as that area set aside for the passage of motor vehicles. Edge of cartway where no curb exists shall be defined as curbline. Cartway widths and classifications shall be those specified in Chapter 305, Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, as amended.

A space having 1/2 or more of its floor-to-ceiling height above the average level of the finished grade of the adjoining ground and with a floor-to-ceiling height of not less than 6.5 feet. (See also "basement.")

A graphic on which message copy can be changed through the use of attachable letters, symbols, numerals, or graphics, or through the use of electronic switching of lamps or other illuminated devices. This includes public service information, such as time and temperature displays or any sign which features automatic or manual switching or changing of its message content. This type of sign does not include an electronic message center. The two types of changeable copy signs are manual changeable copy signs and electronic changeable copy signs, which include: tri-vision boards, message center signs, and digital displays.

A graphic consisting of fabricated or formed three-dimensional letters individually applied to a wall which may include a light source.

The distance above the walkway, or other surface if specified, to the bottom edge of a sign. This term can also refer to a horizontal distance between two objects.

The mounting of one or more wireless communications facilities, including antennas, on a pre-existing structure, or modifying a structure for the purpose of mounting or installing a wireless communications facility on that structure.

A structure of vaults lined with recesses for the storage of cinerary urns containing ashes of the dead.

A parcel or parcels of land or an area of water, or a combination of land and water within a development site and designed and intended for the common use or enjoyment of residents of a development, not including streets, off-street parking areas, and areas set aside for public facilities.

Designated parking areas for more than five vehicles located and intended for unrestricted public use for residents and patrons and which shall be required to conform to all ordinance requirements.

A nonpermanent sign intended to advertise a nonprofit community or civic event.

Organic waste and natural materials that are capable of undergoing composting.

The process by which organic solid waste is biologically decomposed under controlled anaerobic or aerobic conditions.

The Warrington Township Comprehensive Plan and Act 537 Sewage Facilities Plan Update, as amended, pursuant to and meeting the requirements of the PaMPC, 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq., and §§ 10301 through 10303.

A use permitted in a particular zoning district in accordance with specific standards set forth in this chapter and pursuant to the provisions of Article VI of the PaMPC, as amended. Conditional uses are allowed or denied by the Board of Supervisors, after recommendations by the Planning Commission.

The community association that administers and maintains the common property and common elements of a condominium.

An age-restricted development, approved by the applicable state agency, which provides a continuum of accommodations and care, from independent living to long-term bed care.

Any sound of short duration, with an abrupt onset and rapid decay with a recurrence greater than one time in any fifteen-second interval.

A steady sound sensation characterized by its singleness of tone.

Any sound which is steady state, fluctuating or intermittent with a recurrence greater than one time in any fifteen-second interval.

A structure which houses a crematory furnace for the incineration of the dead.

A residential street with one end open for vehicular and pedestrian access and the other end terminating in a circular vehicular turnaround.

Final adjudication of any board or other body granted jurisdiction under any land use ordinance or this chapter, either by reason of the grant of exclusive jurisdiction or by reason of appeals from determinations. All decisions shall be appealable to the Court of Common Pleas of Bucks County.

Care provided to those with varying degrees of dementia or Alzheimer's disease; features services and amenities designed to enhance the residents' quality of life and create a sense of safety and security; creates a structured environment that has set schedules and routines to lessen stress, safety features to ensure the health of a resident, and programs designed to cultivate cognitive skills.

To completely remove a building or a structure or a portion of a building or structure.

A measure of the number of dwelling units per acre calculated by dividing the total number of dwelling units on a lot by the net gross buildable site area. See § 370-504 in Article V, Natural Resources.

Placement, construction, or modification of a wireless service facility.

An impoundment designed to collect and retard stormwater runoff by temporarily storing the runoff and releasing it at a predetermined rate. Detention basins are designed to drain completely soon after a rainfall event and become dry until the next rainfall event.

Any landowner, equitable owner, agent of such landowner, or tenant with the permission of such landowner who makes or causes to be made an application for a land use under this chapter.

Includes all land development, including the construction, reconstruction, conversion, structural alteration, relocation, or enlargement of any structure; any mining, excavation, landfill, or land disturbance (including forest removal); or any use or extension of the use of land. (See also "land development.")

The map or plan and related reports or documents for development of a parcel of land, including a plot of subdivision, all covenants related to use, location and bulk of buildings and other structures, intensity of use or density of development, streets, ways and parking facilities, common open space, and public facilities.

The portion of a graphic message made up of internally illuminated components capable of changing the message periodically. Digital displays may include but are not limited to light emitting diodes (LED), liquid crystal display (LCD), or plasma displays.

Any graphic which is designed and erected solely for the purpose of vehicular traffic or pedestrian direction and which is placed on the property to which or on which the public is directed.

A freestanding graphic used to advertise businesses that occupy a shopping center or complex with multiple tenants (also known as a "multitenant sign").

Network of spatially separated antenna sites connected to a common source that provides wireless service within a geographic area or structure and consists of:

Any ditch, swale, pipe, culvert, storm sewer, designed, intended, or constructed for the purpose of diverting surface water from, or carrying surface waters off streets, public rights-of-way, parks, recreational areas, or any part of any subdivision or land development.

A vehicular accessway connecting to a street, road, or highway. All driveway areas within the legal right-of-way shall be paved with bituminous or concrete materials conforming to Township standards.

One or more rooms, designed, occupied, or intended for occupancy as separate living quarters, with full cooking, sleeping, and full sanitary facilities provided within the dwelling unit for the exclusive use of a single family maintaining a household.

A grant of the specified use of a parcel of land or a portion thereof by the property owner to a person, the public, or a corporation.

The lowest horizontal line of a sloping or flat roof. The line or border where the roof of a building meets the wall.

A battery charging station equipment with an associated parking space that has as its primary purpose the transfer of electric energy (by conductive or inductive means) to a battery or other energy storage device in an electric vehicle, and that is publicly owned and publicly available (e.g., Park and Ride parking, public library parking lot, on-street parking), or privately owned and publicly available (e.g., shopping center parking, nonreserved parking in multifamily parking lots).

Inclusive of all of the components for electric vehicle charging stations, including: the conductors; the ungrounded, grounded, and equipment grounding conductors; electric vehicle connectors; attachment plugs, and all other fittings, devices, power outlets, or apparatus installed specifically for the purpose of delivering energy from the grid to an electric vehicle.

A graphic, or portion thereof, that displays animated images, moving video images, graphics, or scrolling messages, electronic images, static images, static graphics, or static pictures, with or without textual information. EMS are capable of change or alteration by electronic means on a fixed display screen composed of a series of lights including LEDs, LCD, digital light processing (DLP), plasma, fiber-optics, light bulbs, or other illumination devices within the area where the message is displayed. EMS include computer programmable, microprocessor controlled electronic or digital displays. EMS include signs that utilize technology not listed in this definition and shall include similar technology which may be developed in the future, or the use of which may become widespread in the future.

Notice given by a municipality through the internet of the time and place of a public hearing and the particular nature of the matter to be considered at the hearing.

A condition that:

A source of energy generated from technology advancements in renewable energy sources, other than solar, water, wind, or geothermal sources, including but not limited to hydrogen fuel cells, biomass, or low-head hydro capable of providing energy and utility provisions to a permitted use.

A private facility capable of converting emerging energy sources into a viable energy source and utility provisions for a permitted use.

A person who is employed or is engaged in gainful activity. This term is utilized in parking standards of this chapter as a measure of the number of parking spaces required. It shall refer to the maximum number of employees on duty at any time, at a place of business, whether the employees are full- or part-time, paid or unpaid. If shifts are involved and two shifts overlap, it refers to the total of both shifts.

To build, construct, attach, hang, suspend, affix, alter, structurally repair, remove, relocate, demolish, or renew.

The erection, construction, alteration, or maintenance, by public utilities or municipal or other governmental agencies, of underground or overhead gas, electrical, steam or water transmission or distribution systems, collection, communication, supply or disposal systems and their essential buildings, excluding communications towers and communications antennas, as defined herein.

A business, generally at a single physical location, where transactions occur, or services or industrial operations are performed.

A place where an activity occurs. Something designed, built, installed, etc., to serve a specific function affording a convenience or service; transportation facilities; educational facilities; a new research facility.

The entity or entities having a financial interest in the alternative and/or emerging energy facility, including their successors and assigns.

Any number of individuals living together as a single nonprofit housekeeping unit and doing their cooking on the premises using a single cooking facility. A "single nonprofit housekeeping unit" is defined as common use and access to all living and eating areas, bathrooms, food preparation and serving areas, the sharing of rent, utilities, and other household expenses. The definition of "family" shall not apply to occupants of a club, society, fraternity, sorority, association, lodge, federation, residential club, rooming house, short-term rentals, or life organization. The definition of "family" shall also not apply to any group of individuals who are in a group living arrangement as a result of a criminal offense or court appointment.

Any building located on three acres or more of land and used for any agricultural use, including but not limited to the storage of agricultural equipment or farm produce, or housing livestock or poultry. The term "farm building" shall not include dwellings.

See "wall sign."

Federal Communications Commission.

A graphic made of fabric attached to a pole on one side; lightweight, flexible materials, consisting of a long, narrow, vertical strip attached to a pole, with or without a logo or advertising message printed or painted on them and typically designed to move in the wind.

A structure that encloses an area or separates two or more areas, usually constructed from wood or metal posts that are connected by boards, wire, rails or netting. A fence does not have a solid foundation along its entire length.

A type of illumination comprised of either:

"Consumer fireworks," as that term is defined in the Pennsylvania Fireworks Law, 35 P.S. § 1271,[2] as the following: any combustible or explosive composition or any substance or combination of substances intended to produce visible and/or audible effects by combustion and which is suitable for use by the public, that complies with the construction, performance, composition and labeling requirements promulgated by the Consumer Products Safety Commission in 16 CFR (relating to commercial practices) or any successor regulation and which complies with the provisions for "consumer fireworks" as defined in the American Pyrotechnics Association (APA) Standard 87-1, or any successor standard. The term does not include devices such as ground and hand-held sparkling devices, novelties and toy caps in APA Standard 87-1, the sale, possession and use of which shall be permitted at all times throughout this commonwealth.

Any graphic printed or painted on cloth, plastic or other like material with distinctive colors, patterns or symbols, attached to a pole or staff and anchored along one edge or supported or anchored at only two corners.

A graphic whose artificial illumination is not kept constant in intensity at all times when in use and which exhibits changes in light, color, direction, or animation. This definition does not include message center or digital display signs that meet the requirements set forth herein.

An area or areas of special restriction in addition to those of existing zoning based on the flood hazard areas delineated by the 100-year floodplain line and/or elevations, as established in the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) for the Township prepared by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, Federal Insurance Administration (FEMA/FIA), and dated March 16, 2015, or the more recent revision thereof.

Areas subject to periodic flooding and listed in the Soil Survey of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, U.S. Department of Agriculture, most recent edition, as being "in the flood plain" or subject to "flooding."

The sum of the areas of the several floors of a building or structure, including areas used for human occupancy or required for the conduct of the business or use and cellars and basements, attics and penthouses, covered porches and decks as measured from the exterior face of the walls. It does not include open porches or decks, attics not used for human occupancy or storage nor any floor space in an accessory building.

The gross floor area of all buildings on a lot divided by the total lot area. Also defined as the maximum square foot amount of total floor area permitted for each square foot of lot area given as percentage.

A unit of incident light (on a surface) stated in lumens per square foot and measurable with an illuminance meter, also known as "footcandle" or "light meter." One footcandle is equal to one lumen per square foot.

A unit of emitted light (from a surface) stated in lumens per square foot and measurable with an illuminance meter, also known as "footcandle" or "light meter." One foot-lambert is equal to one lumen per square foot.

Woodland comprising:

A graphic permanently supported by upright(s), which is permanently anchored into the ground. Such sign may be a pole sign or a monument sign.

A machine at a fueling station that is used to pump gasoline or diesel into vehicles or other permitted receptacles allowed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The dispenser shall be sized where only one vehicle on each side is allowed, but more than one hose with different types of gasoline or diesel fuels are allowed on each side of the dispenser.

A freestanding, open-air structure constructed for the purpose of shielding service station islands from the elements.

Any graphic that is part of, or attached to, the vertical sides of the gas station canopy roof structure. For the purposes of this chapter, gas station canopy signs shall be considered wall signs.

Energy generated due to variations in the subsurface temperature of soil, and/or use of hot springs, groundwater or surface water temperature gradients. There are two basic types of geothermal systems, closed-loop, and open-loop. Closed-loop systems that take advantage of soil temperature gradients can be either horizontal or vertical and utilize piping buried at different depths in the earth's soil. Open-loop systems utilize either groundwater (well) or surface water (lake/stream) as the heat exchange medium, taking advantage of water temperature gradients in the earth or in bodies of surface water. Open-loop systems are strictly prohibited in Warrington Township.

A passive or mechanical energy generation facility, whose main purpose is to convert geothermal energy into thermal energy to a permitted use. Such facilities may use closed-loop piping, heat exchangers, and mechanical infrastructure and related appurtenant facilities.

Any graphic for the control of traffic or for identification purposes, street signs, warning signs, railroad crossing signs, and signs of public service companies indicating danger or construction, which are erected by or at the order of a public officer, employee, or agent thereof, in the discharge of official duties.

An image or object which is intended to convey a message or information.

That portion of the gross site area remaining after subtracting the reserved land (RL) areas and the totally unusable land (TUL) areas. It is the area on which density calculations are based.

The total floor area designed for tenant occupancy and exclusive use, including easements, mezzanines, and upper floors, if any, expressed in square feet and measured from the center of joining partitions and from outside wall faces. It is all of the area on which tenants pay rent and may include public or common areas, such as public toilets, corridors or stairwells, elevator lobbies or enclosed mall spaces.

The total area of a lot or parcel of land prior to deduction for the areas where building is restricted by easement, open space, hazards, resource protection areas, and environmentally sensitive areas, such as wetlands.

A sign using a three-dimensional message, logo, etc., which is lit in such a way as to produce a halo effect (also known as "back-lit illumination").

An administrative proceeding conducted by a board according to Article IX of the PaMPC.

A landing area or platform for helicopters.

Graphics or displays including lighting which are a nonpermanent installation celebrating national, state, and local holidays, religious or cultural holidays, or other holiday seasons (also known as "seasonal decorations").

A community association, other than a condominium association, that is organized in a development in which individual owners share common interests and responsibilities for costs and upkeep of common open space or facilities.

A graphic supported or held by a person who may wear a costume.

A soil that formed under conditions of saturation, flooding, or ponding long enough during the growing season to develop anaerobic conditions in the upper part (United States Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service).

A graphic with electrical equipment installed for illumination, either internally illuminated through its sign face by a light source contained inside the sign or externally illuminated by a light source aimed at its surface.

A source of any artificial or reflected light, either directly from a source of light incorporated in, or indirectly, from an artificial source.

Artificial light, located away from the sign, which lights the sign, the source of which may or may not be visible to persons viewing the sign from any street, sidewalk, or adjacent property.

A light source that is concealed or contained within the sign and becomes visible in darkness through a translucent surface. Message center signs, digital displays, and signs incorporating neon lighting shall not be considered internal illumination for the purposes of this chapter.

Any area(s) with surface considered to be impervious or nonpervious, such as buildings, walks, roads, parking spaces, loading areas, etc.

A surface that limits the infiltration of water into the ground. Impervious surfaces include but are not limited to streets, sidewalks, pavement, roofs, or driveway areas. Any surface areas constructed with pavers, gravel, or crushed stone shall be regarded as impervious surfaces. In addition, other areas determined by the Township Engineer to be impervious within the meaning of this definition will also be classified as impervious.

The percentage of a property covered by impervious surfaces. It is calculated by dividing the total impervious coverage on a parcel of land by the gross site area and multiplying by 100%.

Any permanent structure that becomes part of, is placed upon, or is affixed to real estate.

A graphic that displays general site information, instructions, directives, or restrictions that are primarily oriented to pedestrians and motor vehicle operators who have entered a property from a public street. These signs shall not contain any commercial advertising.

Graphics displayed in the window displaying information such as the business' hours of operation, credit institutions accepted, commercial and civic affiliations, and similar information. These signs shall be informational only and shall not contain a commercial message.

A space within a structure covered by a roof and enclosed within four permanent walls.

A graphic that is an air-inflated object, which may be of various shapes, made of flexible fabric, resting on the ground or structure, and equipped with a portable blower motor that provides a constant flow of air into the device. Lighter than air gases or hot air may also be used for inflation.

Land development that is submitted under one application and, upon approval, has a single development agreement and a single escrow agreement. Projects are not phased and all improvements and development are conducted simultaneously.

An electronic or animated graphic that reacts to the behavior or electronic signals of motor vehicle drivers or pedestrians.

Any graphic, except a window sign, placed within a building regardless of whether its message is visible to the exterior of the building. Except for such window signs, interior signs are not regulated by the provisions of Article VII, Signs.

Any lot, land, parcel, building, or structure, or part thereof, used for the storage, collection, processing, purchase, sale, salvage, or disposal of junk.

Clearing land of brush, stubble, scrub, trees, grass, stumps, roots, or vegetative or other material by physical, mechanical, chemical, or other means from a plot of land. This does not mean mowing, landscape maintenance or pruning consistent with accepted horticultural and arboricultural practices which does not impair the health or survival of the trees and associated vegetation.

Any of the following activities:

The legal or beneficial owner or owners of land including the holder of an option or contract to purchase (whether or not such option or contract is subject to any condition), a lessee if they are authorized under the lease to exercise rights of the landowner, or other person having a proprietary interest in land.

A temporary on-premises graphic placed in the front yard of a residential use.

A nonpermanent graphic that is displayed on private property for not more than 30 days, but not intended to be displayed for an indefinite period.

A space occupied by a combination of a dwelling unit and business, such as a workshop, retail shop or office that may include the sale of retail items produced on the site, that is open to the public for retail trade or personal or professional services.

Any member of the bovine, equine, porcine, poultry and ruminant species, including, but not limited to, confined domesticated hares, rabbits, horses, ponies, cows, pigs, steer, sheep, goats, and chickens.

A space, accessible from a street or way, in a building or on a lot, for the temporary use of vehicles while loading or unloading merchandise or materials.

A designated parcel, tract or area of land established by a plat, subdivision or as otherwise permitted by law, and to be separately owned, used, developed, or built upon as a unit (PaMPC).

Any boundary line of a lot; a property line.

A lot or parcel of land abutting on two or more streets at their intersection or on two parts of the same street forming an interior angle less than 135°. Corner lots shall have two front yards, a side yard, and a rear yard.

See "lot, improved."

See "lot, through."

A lot consisting of a flag and a staff, both held in fee simple, which does not meet minimum frontage requirements.

A lot with buildings or structures.

A lot other than a corner lot.

An undeveloped, substandard lot held in single and separate ownership from surrounding property and not meeting area or bulk or dimensional requirements for the zone in which it is located.

A through lot with frontage on two parallel streets with vehicular access restricted to only one of the streets.

A lot that fronts on two parallel streets or that fronts on two streets that do not intersect at the boundaries of the lot. Through lots must have two front yards and two side yards.

The distance measured between the side lot lines at the required front building setback line. In a case where there is only one side lot line, lot width shall be measured between such side lot line and the opposite rear lot line or street line.

The total area within the lot lines excluding the ultimate right-of-way.

Deeded lot area remaining after subtracting street line and resource protection areas from the gross lot area.

The lowest floor of the lowest enclosed area (including cellar and basement). An unfinished or flood-resistant enclosure, usable solely for parking of vehicles, building access or storage in an area other than a basement area, is not considered a building's lowest floor, provided that such enclosure is not built so as to render the structure in violation of the applicable nonelevation design requirements of the National Flood Insurance Program regulations.

Notice by first class mail of the time and place of a public hearing and the particular nature of the matter to be considered at the hearing.

The division of a lot, tract, or parcel of land or part thereof into three or more lots, tracts or parcels of land which will require improvements for the purpose, whether immediate or future, of transfer of ownership or of building development. Division of land for agricultural purposes shall be exempted for parcels of more than 10 acres not involving new streets or easements of access.

The Township Manager appointed as such by the Township Board of Supervisors.

A residential building which may accommodate no more than six attached dwelling units and does not exceed 35 feet in height and in which most units have independent outside access. The building reflects a colonial estate building with a peaked roof and dormers.

Any sign attached to a covered structure projecting from and supported by a building with independent roof and drainage provisions and which is erected over a doorway or doorways as protection against the weather.

A building with place for entombment of bodies of the dead above ground.

A graphic having parts that physically move rather than merely appear to move as might be found in a digital display. The physical movement may be activated electronically or by another means but shall not include wind-activated movement such as is used for banners or flags. Mechanical movement signs do not include digital signs that have changeable, programmable displays.

Pennsylvania Act 16 of 2016, 35 P.S. § 1023.101 et seq., which regulates medical marijuana facilities.

An authorization issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Health to a medical marijuana dispensary or a medical marijuana grower/processor to conduct activities under the Medical Marijuana Act.

A memorial plaque or tablet, including grave markers or other remembrances of persons or events, which is not used for a commercial message.

A permanent graphic for displaying the bill of fare available at a restaurant or other use serving food or beverages.

The spreading of one message across more than one sign structure.

A building intended to contain two or more land use types, including multifamily dwellings, retail, light manufacturing, and office uses.

A large tract of land to be developed in a planned, orderly manner. It is designed to encourage and support a mix of land use types.

A parcel of land, which has been planned and improved for the placement of mobile or manufactured homes, consisting of two or more mobile or manufactured home sites.

A parcel of land in a mobile or manufactured home park, improved with the necessary utility connections and other appurtenances necessary for the erection thereon of a single mobile or manufactured home, which is leased by the park owner to the occupants of the mobile or manufactured home erected on the lot.

A structure intended for residential use and manufactured off-site in accordance with the local or state code.

A low-profile freestanding graphic mounted permanently to and directly on the ground, with no separation between the base of the sign and the ground, having or appearing to have a solid and opaque base, and designed to be viewed at a height of six feet.

A dwelling unit contained within an owner-occupied, single-family residence, subordinate in size to the principal dwelling, for which no rent or other fee is chargeable, and which is used exclusively as living quarters by a person or persons related by birth, marriage, or determined by law (adoption, fostering, or guardianship) to the owner(s).

A professional engineer licensed as such by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, duly appointed as the Engineer of Warrington Township.

A large picture/image (including but not limited to painted art) which is painted, constructed, or affixed directly onto a vertical building wall, which may or may not contain text, logos, and/or symbols.

A graphic illuminated by a neon tube, or other visible light-emanating gas tube, that is bent to form letters, symbols, or other graphics.

A lot, the area, dimension, or bulk requirements of which were lawful prior to the adoption or amendment of a zoning ordinance, but which fails to conform to the requirements of the zoning district in which it is located by reason of such adoption or amendment.

A graphic that was legally erected and maintained at the effective date of this chapter, or amendment thereto, that does not comply with sign regulations of the district in which it is located.

A use of a building that does not conform to a use regulation prescribed by this chapter or amendment for the district in which it is located, but which was in existence at the effective date of this chapter or amendment, was lawful at the time it was established, and is duly recorded under the provisions of § 370-801.

All nontower wireless communications facilities, including but not limited to, antennae and related equipment. Nontower WCF shall not include support structures for antenna and related equipment.

All skilled nursing and intermediate care facilities operated for profit and nonprofit as defined in Articles IX and X of the Public Welfare Code, Act 21, of June 13, 1967, and as may be amended.[3]

A building located on a parcel of land with an occupancy permit in accordance with the regulations of this chapter and the general laws of the Township.

A graphic directing attention to a business, person, commodity, or service not sold or located upon the premises where the sign is located; includes signs erected or maintained for the purpose of providing copy area of advertising messages for business, rent or lease.

A map adopted by ordinance pursuant to Article IV of the PaMPC.

Official highway route number graphics, street name signs, directional signs and other traffic signs erected and maintained on public highways and roads in the interest of public safety or for the regulation of traffic. All official traffic signs in a public right-of-way should go through a traffic study, meet the warrants and PennDOT criteria.

A graphic which carries only messages strictly incidental to a lawful use of the premises on which it is located. Such signs may include, but not be limited to, messages indicating the business transacted, services rendered, goods sold or produced on the premises, name of the business, and name of the person, firm or corporation occupying the premises.

The Warrington Township Zoning Ordinance, as amended.

Graphics with a message that directs attention to a specific business, product, service, event, activity, or other commercial or noncommercial activity, or contain a message about something that is not sold, produced, manufactured, furnished, or conducted on the premises where the sign is located. This sign is subject to the control of advertising devices under the Outdoor Advertising Control Act of 1971, 36 P.S. § 2718.101 et seq. and 67 Pa. Code, Chapter 445. The Act and its corresponding regulations were promulgated pursuant to the Federal Highway Beautification Act of 1965 which requires Pennsylvania to develop and maintain standards of compliance for certain signs and to remove illegal signs identified by routine surveillance.

An area within a zoning district where different zoning provisions may apply than are in general effect for that zoning district. Overlay districts may be for any of those purposes set forth in § 605 of the PaMPC, 53 P.S. § 10605.

An individual, firm, association, syndicate, partnership, or corporation having sufficient proprietary interest or ownership, or exercising control of a designated lot, parcel, tract, or area of land established by a plat, subdivision, or as otherwise permitted by law, and to be separately owned, used, developed, or built upon.

A non-load-supporting wall around the perimeter of the roof and extending above the surface of the roof.

A length of parking stalls measured along the narrow dimension of each stall.

A portion of the required parking area held in reserve for future parking expansion.

The area defined by paint stripes or some other means of delineation which is meant solely for the occupancy by a motor vehicle.

A common wall on an interior lot line used between two buildings.

An area(s) of a site or lot designated for less energetic activities, such as woodland walks, nature study, fishing, and picnicking. Passive recreation areas may be steeply sloped, heavily vegetated, wet, or contain ponds or lakeshores.

A triangular or irregular piece of fabric or other material, commonly attached in strings or strands, or supported on small poles intended to flap in the wind.

An outdoor yard structure consisting of columns or posts supporting an open roof of girders and cross rafters which is used to provide shade and may also be used as framework for climbing plants and vines.

A graphic attached or affixed to a building, window, or structure, or to the ground in a manner that enables the sign to resist environmental loads, such as wind, and that precludes ready removal or movement of the sign and whose intended use appears to be indefinite.

A premises, licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, in which food, shelter, and personal assistance or supervision are provided for a period exceeding 24 hours, for four or more adults who are not relatives of the operator, who do not require the services in or of a licensed long-term care facility, but who do require assistance or supervision in activities of daily living or instrumental activities of daily living.

An on-premises graphic that expresses an opinion, interest, position, or other noncommercial message.

Individuals, corporations, companies, associations, joint-stock companies, firms, partnerships, limited liability companies, corporations and other entities established pursuant to the statutes of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, provided that "person" does not include or apply to the Township or to any department or agency of the Township.

A banner suspended above a public sidewalk and attached to a single street pole by one or two perpendicular arms.

A freestanding sign that is permanently supported in a fixed location by a structure of one or more poles, posts, uprights, or braces from the ground and not supported by a building or base structure.

A hard-surfaced area that surrounds a swimming pool on one or more sides.

A structure associated with a swimming pool that provides changing and sanitary facilities for use and connection of the pool. A pool house may contain storage for related swimming pool supplies.

A graphic not permanently attached to the ground or a building or designed to be permanently attached to the ground, a pole, or a building. Portable signs shall not be on wheels.

Any type of domestic or wild fowl, including chickens, quails, pheasants, ducks, emu, ostriches, turkeys, and pigeons.

A separate lot or tax parcel with individual frontage abutting the street line. A premises may include more than one occupant as in an office complex or shopping center.

When used in connection with natural and historic resources, shall include means to conserve and safeguard these resources from wasteful or destructive use, but shall not be interpreted to authorize the unreasonable restriction of forestry, mining, or other lawful use of natural resources.

Soils classified as land capability units I, II, III and IV in the Soil Survey of Bucks County, Pennsylvania, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service, 2002, or the latest version.

A permitted building on a lot that is the primary, main building.

The permitted use of the principal building, or the permitted primary activity, on a lot.

A building and related facilities owned or operated by persons, a corporation, association, or a group of individuals established for the fraternal, social, educational, recreational or cultural enrichment of its members and not primarily for profit and whose members pay dues and meet certain prescribed qualifications for membership.

A graphic indicating a street or drive which is not publicly owned and maintained and used only for access by the occupants of the development and their guests.

Persons who provide expert or professional advice, including, but not limited to, architects, attorneys, certified public accountants, engineers, geologists, land surveyors, landscape architects or planners.

A graphic, other than a wall sign, which is attached to and projects more than 18 inches from a wall of a building and is perpendicular to the building's facade.

A formal meeting held pursuant to public notice by the governing body or planning agency, intended to inform and obtain public comment, prior to taking action in accordance with the PaMPC.

A forum held pursuant to notice under 65 Pa.C.S.A., Chapter 7 (relating to open meetings and other meeting requirements as set forth in the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance).

Shall have the meaning assigned to such term in PaMPC.

Advertising the availability of restrooms, telephone, or similar public convenience.

A private or municipal corporation organized and existing for the distribution and sale of water, electricity, gas, or the collection and disposal of sanitary waste or sewage in accordance with the law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or other appropriate governing body.

A vehicular type of unit primarily designed as temporary living quarters for recreational camping or travel use, which either has its own power or is mounted on or drawn by another vehicle, including a travel trailer, camping trailer, truck camper and motor home.

A graphic containing any material or device which has the effect of intensifying reflected light.

Any method, process, or substance whose supply is rejuvenated through natural processes and, subject to those natural process, remains relatively constant, including, but not limited to, biomass conversion, geothermal energy, solar and wind energy, and hydroelectric energy and excluding those sources of energy used in the fission and fusion processes.

Any letter, review, study, memorandum, compilation, or similar writing made by any board, official body, officer, or consultant other than a solicitor to any other body, board, officer, or consultant for the purpose of assisting the recipient of such report in the rendering of any decision or determination. All reports shall be deemed recommendatory and advisory only and shall not be binding upon the recipient, board, officer, body, or agency, nor shall any appeal lie therefrom. Any report used, received, or considered by the body, board, officer, or agency rendering a determination or decision shall be made available for inspection to the applicant and all other parties to any proceeding upon request, and copies thereof shall be provided at cost of reproduction.

That portion of the gross site area consisting of existing road and utility rights-of-way and easements; all ultimate rights-of-way for existing streets as specified in Chapter 305, SALDO, of the Code of the Township of Warrington, and/or all future street rights­of-way and other land reserved by virtue of the Official Township Map, when adopted; and all land shown on previously recorded subdivision and/or development plans as reserved from development for use as open space or resource protection. See § 370-504 in Article V, Natural Resources.

The sale of goods or merchandise to the general public for personal or household consumption and rendering services incidental to the sale of such goods.

A structure in which stormwater is stored and not released during the storm event. Retention basins are designed for infiltration purposes and do not have an outlet. The retention basin must infiltrate stored water in four days or less.

An examination of a plan to determine compliance with this chapter, Chapter 370, Zoning, and other pertinent requirements.

A sign which revolves in a circular motion, rather than remaining stationary on its supporting structure.

The surface of and space above and below any real property in the Township in which the Township has a regulatory interest, or interest as a trustee for the public, as such interests now or hereafter exist, including, but not limited to, all streets, highways, avenues, roads, alleys, sidewalks, tunnels, viaducts, bridges, skyways, or any other public place, area or property under the control of the Township, and any unrestricted public or utility easements established, dedicated, platted, improved or devoted for utility purposes, but excluding lands other than streets that are owned by the Township. The phrase "in the right(s)-of-way" means in, on, over, along, above and/or under the right(s)-of-way. For the purpose of this chapter, ROW shall include bridges, streets and roads owned by Bucks County, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and any other Pennsylvania state agencies.

The present legal right-of-way as established by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or other appropriate governing body and currently is existence.

The legal street; the area or public way owned or required to be dedicated to the Township at the time of subdivision by dedication to provide adequate width for future street improvements. That line from which all future property setbacks are measured as shown and described on the Township Street Classification Map in Appendix B of the SALDO.[5]

The dividing line between a lot and the ultimate right-of-way of a street or road or utility. See "street line."

Public policy or law designed to protect farmers against municipal (or other local governmental) regulations, private nuisance suits, and unnecessary constraints on essential agricultural management practices, if these practices are consistent with federal and state law and are not a threat to public health and safety.

Vegetative areas located adjacent to rivers, creeks, lakes, springs, wetlands, or coulees that are a transition zone between the upland and aquatic ecosystems.

A vegetated area or a buffer strip adjacent to a riparian area, that helps to shade and protect the stream from the impact of activities conducted on adjacent land uses.

The uppermost line of the roof of a building or, in the case of an extended facade or parapet, the uppermost height of said facade or parapet.

A graphic erected upon the roof or parapet of a building, the entire face of which is situated above the eaves or highest architectural point of the building to which it is attached, and which is wholly or partially supported by said building.

Any habitable room or group of rooms forming a single habitable unit, used or intended to be used for living and sleeping but not for cooking or eating.

See "Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance."

A type of freestanding, portable, temporary graphic consisting of two faces connected and hinged at the top and whose message is targeted to pedestrians (also known as an "A-frame sign").

Any public, parochial, or private educational institution from preschool to secondary school under the supervision of a state or lawfully constituted ecclesiastical governing body and with standards of instruction meeting the requirements of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, but excluding privately operated schools of trade, avocation, or business.

A method of visually shielding or buffering one abutting or nearby structure or use from another by fencing, walls, berms, or densely planted vegetation.

Predominately evergreen landscape planting intended to provide a visual separation between abutting properties. A screen buffer is intended to be an impenetrable visual screen.

An on-premises graphic regulating the use of the premises, such as a "no trespassing," "no hunting," or "no soliciting" sign (also known as "warning sign").

A community that houses population over the age of 55 and provides appropriate safety features for the residents as well as ancillary health care, recreational and community facilities as an integral part of the community.

The area from the property line and the setback line in which no buildings or structures are permitted except as specifically allowed herein.

Minimum distance from the front, side and rear property lines as determined by the standards in the applicable zoning district.

An accessory residential structure that is no larger than 192 square feet and no taller than 10 feet. Sheds may never be erected within an easement.

The description of a luminaire from which no direct glare is visible at normal viewing angles, by virtue of its being properly aimed, oriented, and located and properly fitted with such devices as shields, barn doors, baffles, louvers, skirts, or visors.

Transient use of a furnished residential dwelling for a period of 31 days or less per calendar year where residential uses are permitted upon issuance of an annual zoning permit.

A triangular area of unobstructed vision established at street and commercial driveway intersections in which nothing is erected, placed, planted, or allowed to grow in such a manner as to limit or obstruct the sight distance of motorists entering or leaving the intersection.

Any graphic display attached, painted, or represented directly or indirectly on a structure or other surface that shall display or include any letter, word, insignia, flag, or representation used as or which is in the nature of an advertisement, announcement, visual communication or direction or which is designed to attract the eye or bring the subject to the attention of the public.

The total dimensions of a graphic surface used to display information, messages, advertising, logos, or symbols. Sign area is determined as per § 370-704C.

The entire area of a graphic on which copy can be placed, including framing, border, and trim, but not including structural supports.

The actual area of the graphic copy applied to any background. The area of a sign is computed by straight lines drawn tangent to copy extremities encompassing individual letters, words, or graphic elements.

The part of the graphic that is or can be used for the sign area. The sign area may be smaller than the sign face.

The vertical dimension of a graphic as measured using the standards in § 370-704D.

Poles, posts, walls, frames, brackets, or other supports holding a graphic in place.

Any plot or parcel of land or combination of contiguous lots or parcels of land subject to land development.

A triangular shaped portion of land established at street intersections in which nothing is erected, placed, planted or allowed to grow in such a manner as to limit or obstruct the sight distance of motorists entering or leaving the intersection.

For towers other than towers in the public ROW, the current boundaries of the leased or owned property surrounding the tower and any access or utility easements currently related to the site, and, for other eligible support structures, that area in proximity to the structure and to other transmission equipment already deployed on the ground which is further restricted.

The reserve land areas and totally unusable land areas subtracted from the gross site area. See § 370-504 in Article V, Natural Resources.

The net site area shall have the same definition as "site area, gross buildable." Wherever a reference to the "net site area" exists in this chapter, it shall be substituted with the term "site area, gross buildable." See § 370-504 in Article V, Natural Resources.

The partly unusable land areas subtracted from the site area, gross buildable. See § 370-504 in Article V, Natural Resources.

High-level medical care provided by trained individuals, such as registered nurses (RNs) and physical, speech, and occupational therapists. Services can be necessary over the short term for rehabilitation from an illness or injury or required over the long term for patients who need care on a frequent or around-the-clock basis due to a chronic medical condition. Examples of skilled nursing services include, but are not limited to, wound care, intravenous (IV) therapy, injections, physical therapy, dementia/memory care, and monitoring of vital signs and medical equipment.

The face of an embankment or cut section; any ground whose surface makes an angle with the plane of the horizon. Slopes are usually expressed in a percentage based upon vertical distance in feet per 100 feet of horizontal distance.

A building or structure which reflects the size and mass of traditional Bucks County historic buildings. Small-scale buildings and structures shall not exceed 10,000 square feet and a height of 35 feet and shall fit within the context of surrounding structures.

A wireless communications facility that meets each of the following criteria:

Any graphic tacked, nailed, posted, pasted, glued, or otherwise attached to or on a tree, streetlight, street sign, or utility pole or painted or drawn on a rock or other natural feature, or placed on any public property or in the street line or on any private property without the permission of the property owner.

Mixed perimeter landscape planting intended to provide an informal separation between abutting properties.

Energy that is derived from the sun and typically involves the use of photovoltaic (PV) panels to directly convert sunlight to electrical energy, flat-panel thermal collectors used for hot water, space heaters, swimming pools and greenhouses, and high-intensity mirror collection systems for heating of fluids to temperatures sufficient to power steam electric-generating facilities. Mirror solar collection systems are specifically prohibited from use in Warrington Township.

A passive or mechanical energy generation facility whose main purpose is to convert solar (sun) energy into electrical or thermal energy to a permitted use. Such facilities may use PV or thermal collectors and include mechanical or electrical infrastructure and related appurtenant facilities.

A use permitted in a particular zoning district, granted by the Township Zoning Hearing Board, pursuant to the provisions of Articles VI and IX of the PaMPC.

The portion of a site with a gradient in excess of 15%, excluding man-made slopes. Man-made slopes such as cuts and fills resulting from grading shall not be included as part of the steep slopes area.

The exterior facade of a building housing a commercial use visible from a street, sidewalk, or other pedestrianway accessible to the public and containing the primary entrance to the commercial establishment.

A stormwater management facility classified as follows:

A system or facility designed to manage stormwater runoff to provide reductions in the peak rate and volume of runoff leaving the site and/or improve water quality of the runoff leaving the site by reducing pollutants such as sediment and nutrients. The Pennsylvania Best Management Practices Manual provides guidelines and recommendations for designing and maintaining various types of stormwater management facilities.

The part of a building located between a floor and the floor or roof above. The first story of a building is the lowest story having 75% or more of its wall area above grade level.

Any stream, channel, or stream protection area for conveyance of surface water, whether natural or artificial, with perennial or intermittent flow. Streams shall be classified as follows:

A display made of lightweight, flexible materials, consisting of long, narrow, wavy strips hung individually or in a series, with or without a logo or advertising message printed or painted on them and typically designed to move in the wind.

The side or sides of a lot abutting on a public street or street line.

The dividing line between a lot and the ultimate right-of-way. See "right-of­way line."

A street that has never been built or opened but is shown on an approved plan, subdivision plat, tax map, or official map.

A street that has not been improved to the standards of the Township or PennDOT or has not been accepted by the Township or other governmental entity.

A vehicular way which is built to Township standards by a developer or federal, state, county, or Township government or governmental agency and dedicated to the Township.

Any change in or addition to the supporting or structural members of a building, such as the bearing walls, partitions, columns, beams, girders or enclosing porches or any change which would convert an existing building into a different structure or adapt it to a different use or which in the case of a nonconforming use would prolong the life of such use.

A combination of materials constructed or erected in a deliberate manner on or under the ground, attached to something having a permanent location on or under the ground, or any man-made object having an ascertainable stationary location on or in land or water. A structure does not include physical improvements that are flush with the ground, such as sidewalks and driveways.

The workroom of an artist, photographer, architect, designer, or craftsman.

The current Warrington Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, as amended.[6]

A modification that alters the physical dimensions of an eligible support structure if it meets any of the following criteria:

A structure consisting of strips of wood or metal crossed and fastened together with square or diamond-shaped spaces left between, used as a screen or fence or as a support for climbing plants.

A nonpermanent graphic constructed and intended for short-term use bearing a message which is displayed before, during and after an event, to which the sign relates, and which is to take place at a time and place to be determined or specified on the sign. This includes real estate "for sale signs," other "for sale signs," "garage sale signs," political advertising signs for a specific election and similar signs.

A display containing illuminated or reflective numerals switching alternatively to show the time and temperature.

Any structure built for the sole or primary purpose of supporting any FCC-licensed or -authorized antennas and their associated facilities, including structures that are constructed for wireless communications services, including, but not limited to, private, broadcast, and public safety services, as well as unlicensed wireless services and fixed wireless services, such as microwave backhaul, and the associated site.

A tower and its supporting antennas, including, but not limited to, self-supporting lattice towers, guy towers, and monopoles. Distributed antenna system hub facilities are considered to be tower-based WCFs.

Primarily a multifamily building with limited or accessory nonresidential uses, such as office or retail space, typically on the first floor, that is accessible to the public as well as tenants of the building.

A type of residential development, planned and consisting of a mixture of varying townhouse dwelling types (from ground to roof) to promote flexible and diverse design standards for townhouse development.

Warrington Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania.

A professional engineer registered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania designated by the Supervisors to perform the duties of a Township Engineer.

Space along all Type I streams, Type I water bodies, natural watercourses, all wetlands, and any floodplains thereof, along with associated alluvial soils which serve to protect the water resource from the impacts of development. A setback of 100 feet parallel to a Type I stream where no building is permitted, and minimal land disturbance is allowed.

Apparatus that facilitates transmission for any FCC-licensed or -authorized wireless communication service, including, but not limited to, radio transceivers, antennas, coaxial or fiber-optic cable, and regular and backup power supply. The term includes equipment associated with wireless communications services, including, but not limited to, private, broadcast, and public safety services, as well as unlicensed wireless services and fixed wireless services, such as microwave backhaul.

An outdoor graphic with a slatted face that allows three different copy messages to revolve at intermittent intervals.

An area in which all utility installations are required to be installed underground on a non-discriminatory basis.

The portion of the resource protection area containing land which has environmentally sensitive features making it only partially usable for development. See § 370-504 in Article V, Natural Resources.

The portion of the resource protection area containing land which cannot be developed such as Type I streams, Type I water bodies, and wetlands. See § 370-504 in Article V, Natural Resources.

A wall graphic located on the second floor or higher and below the eaves of the roof.

Any activity, occupation, business, or operation carried on or intended to be carried on in a building or other structure or on a parcel of land.

Those services rendered by public utility corporations, municipalities, or municipal authorities, including but not limited to electricity, gas, telephone, television, water, and sewerage, including the appurtenances used in connection with the supplying of such services (buildings, wires, pipes, poles, and the like).

A building or structure and its equipment used for the transmission and exchange of telephone, gas, electricity, sewer, and water facilities; provided, however, that in a residential district, these shall not include business facilities, generating facilities, the storage of materials, trucks or repair facilities or the housing of repair crews.

Relief granted pursuant to Article VI and IX of the PaMPC.

Any vehicle or trailer which is not customarily used to transport persons and property for the business it advertises, which is parked on a public right-of-way or on public or private property so as to be visible from a public right-of-way which has attached thereto or located thereon any sign or advertising device for the primary purpose of providing advertisement of products or directing people to a business or activity located on the same or another property. Such vehicular signs shall be permitted only as allowed in Article VII of this chapter of the Code of the Township of Warrington, as amended from time to time.

A graphic displayed on a vending machine indicating the name of the product being sold and/or the price of such product.

A single-family detached dwelling on an individual lot with private yards on all sides of the house. A village house is typically located on a smaller lot with the structure placed close to the street. A village house is further distinguished by certain plantings and architectural treatments.

A structure that encloses an area, generally made out of masonry or stone, that has a solid foundation along its entire length.

A graphic which is attached to, displayed on, or painted on parallel to any exterior wall of a building or structure. Also includes signs affixed to architectural projections, canopies, or marquees which project from a building facade, provided that the copy area of such sign remains parallel to the building facade. A sign installed on a false or mansard roof is also considered a wall sign (also known as "parallel," "wall," "channel letter" or "band" sign).

Body of water, either natural or artificial, such as a lake, pond, etc., which retains surface water year round and has a normal water level in excess of six inches in depth. Water bodies shall consist of the following types:

Those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface water or groundwater at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions. Wetlands generally include swamps, marshes, bogs, and similar areas. Wetland areas demonstrate hydric characteristics of soils, vegetation, and/or water table as specified by the United States Army Corps of Engineers and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Wetlands shall be of two types:

A mechanical energy or electric-generating facility whose main purpose is to convert wind to mechanical energy or supply electricity to a permitted use. Such facilities may include windmills, wind turbines, blades, spirals, helixes, and accessory structures, which may also include buildings, pumping stations, grinders, substations, electrical infrastructure, transmission lines and other appurtenant facilities. Use of such facilities shall be restricted to the RA District and with a minimum lot size of three acres.

A type of freestanding, portable, temporary, two-sided graphic joined to a weighted base by springs which allows it to flex in the wind. Commonly placed on a sidewalk.

A wind energy conversion system that converts wind energy into electricity through the use of a generator, which may include a nacelle, rotor, tower, transformer pad, and supporting energy and transmission apparatus.

A wind energy conversion system that converts wind energy into mechanical work, which may include a tower, rotor, gears, shafts, axles and supporting mechanical energy conversion devices. Windmills may be of the horizontal or vertical type.

The distance measured from the surface of the tower foundation to the highest point of the windmill rotor plane for vertical windmills, and the distance from the surface of the tower foundation to the highest point of the vertical shaft hub supporting the rotor for horizontal windmills.

A graphic applied, painted, affixed to or within 12 inches of the interior surface of a window with its message facing the outside of the building, and easily seen from the outside of said window surface. Customary displays of merchandise or objects and material without lettering behind a store window are not considered signs.

Any equipment serving or being used in conjunction with a wireless communications facility or wireless support structure. The term "accessory equipment" includes but is not limited to utility or transmission equipment, power supplies, generators, batteries, cables, equipment buildings, cabinets and storage sheds, shelters, or similar structures.

An apparatus designed for the purpose of emitting radiofrequency (RF) radiations, to be operated or operating from a fixed location pursuant to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) authorization, for the provision of receiving and transmitting wireless signals and any commingled information services.

The antennas, nodes, control boxes, towers, poles, conduits, ducts, pedestals, electronics and other equipment used for the purpose of transmitting, receiving, distributing, providing, or accommodating wireless communications services.

For the purposes of wireless communications, any man-made object having an ascertainable stationary location on or in land or water, whether or not affixed to the land, upon or to which wireless communications facilities may be attached, approved by the Township. Examples include, but are not limited to, monopoles, towers, building or other existing or proposed structure. A wireless support structure does not include a utility pole.

An alternative energy facility designed to burn wood or other organic fuels, which transfers heated air or liquid through a piping or ventilation system to a principal use. All such systems are generally contained within an accessory structure that is not intended for habitation by humans or animals. An outdoor wood-fired boiler may also be an outdoor wood-fired furnace, outdoor wood-burning appliance, outdoor hydraulic heater and/or hot-water stove. All such facilities shall be prohibited as an alternative or emerging energy facility.

The following types of yards are hereby established: