Purpose. In order to maintain a desirable visual environment along public streets, outdoor ground-mounted equipment shall be located in an inconspicuous manner. To the greatest extent possible, such equipment shall be located in the rear yard or rear half of the side yard so as to not be prominently visible from the public right-of-way.

In cases where the configuration of lawfully existing structures on the property presents a practical difficulty to locating such equipment in the rear yard or rear half of the side yard, the Township Zoning Official and Construction Official may allow such equipment to be located in an alternative location in the front half of the side yard. No such equipment shall be located in the front yard.

On corner lots where the configuration of lawfully existing structures on the property presents a practical difficulty to locating such equipment in the rear yard or rear half of the side yard, the Township Zoning Official and Construction Official may allow such equipment to be located in an alternative location in the front half of the side yard or in the front yard not containing the front entrance.

All ground-mounted equipment shall be adequately screened from public view with a fence and/or landscaping, pursuant to Subsection 20-21.12.

No outdoor, ground-mounted air conditioning equipment in any residence zone district shall be located closer to any property line than 50% of the actual or required side yard setback to the principal building, whichever is greater, and in no case shall any such equipment be located less than five feet from a property line.

No generator or swimming pool heaters, filters, pumps, and other similar mechanical equipment in any residence zone district shall be located closer to any property line than the required side yard setback to the principal building.