Livestock, Horse and Pony Regulations The keeping of livestock and the keeping of horses or ponies shall meet the requirements. Show Less Show More

Enforcement Whenever it appears to the Township that a violation of any provision of this chapter has occurred, enforcement shall be initiated by the Zoning Officer. Show Less Whenever it appears to the Township that a violation of any provision of this chapter has occurred, enforcement shall be init... Show More Fees The Board of Supervisors shall establish, by resolution, a schedule of fees, charges, and expenses and collection procedures for the cost of administering this chapter. Show Less The Board of Supervisors shall establish, by resolution, a schedule of fees, charges, and expenses and collection procedures ... Show More Notices, Hearings and Orders Show Less Show More Amendments Proposals for amendment or change may be initiated by petition of one or more owners of property to be affected by the proposed amendment, subject to set provisions. Show Less Proposals for amendment or change may be initiated by petition of one or more owners of property to be affected by the propos... Show More

Natural Resources - Additional Regulations Show Less Show More Natural Resource Protection Standards for Permits Any development requiring a building permit, grading permit, stormwater management permit, or floodplain permit shall comply with resource protection standards. Show Less Any development requiring a building permit, grading permit, stormwater management permit, or floodplain permit shall comply ... Show More Natural Resource Protection Standards for Site Layout Plans All uses or development must submit a site layout plan that delineates and identifies the natural resources on the site. Show Less Show More Natural Resource Protection, Conditional Use Criteria for The Board of Supervisors of the Township may grant conditional use approval to permit disturbances of percentages of natural resources greater than those set forth in this Part. Show Less The Board of Supervisors of the Township may grant conditional use approval to permit disturbances of percentages of natural ... Show More Natural Resources - Corridor Management Plan Within any riparian corridor area, no construction, development, use, activity, or encroachment shall be permitted unless a corridor management plan is submitted and approved by the Township Board of Supervisors. Show Less Within any riparian corridor area, no construction, development, use, activity, or encroachment shall be permitted unless a c... Show More

Floodplain Permit A floodplain permit is required. Show Less Show More Floodplain, Special Exceptions and Variances for the During consideration of applications for special exceptions, variances or conditional uses, the Zoning Hearing Board (in the case of a special exception or variance) and the Board of Supervisors (in the case of a conditional use) shall review the materials submitted. Show Less During consideration of applications for special exceptions, variances or conditional uses, the Zoning Hearing Board (in the ... Show More

Driveway Permits No zoning permit required by the provisions of this chapter shall be issued when construction or alteration of a building or structure is planned and when a driveway is to be utilized until the applicant has obtained a driveway permit from the Township. Show Less No zoning permit required by the provisions of this chapter shall be issued when construction or alteration of a building or ... Show More Zoning Permits No use may be established or changed; no structure shall be erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, razed, removed, and no building used or occupied, changed in nonresidential use occupancy, until a zoning permit has been obtained from the Zoning Officer. Show Less No use may be established or changed; no structure shall be erected, constructed, reconstructed, altered, razed, removed, and... Show More Certificate of Occupancy A certificate of occupancy may be required under certain circumstances. Show Less Show More Permits, Issuance or Refusal of The Zoning Officer will determine if the application is in compliance. Show Less Show More

Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report In order to effectively evaluate the environmental consequences or effects of certain projects proposed in the Township, an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report shall be submitted together with preliminary plans or building permit applications. Show Less In order to effectively evaluate the environmental consequences or effects of certain projects proposed in the Township, an E... Show More Physical Resources Inventory An identification of physical resources associated with the natural environment of the tract including such features as geology, topography, soils, hydrology and the like. Show Less An identification of physical resources associated with the natural environment of the tract including such features as geolo... Show More Biological Resources Inventory An identification of biological resources associated with the natural environment of the tract including such features as vegetation and wildlife. Show Less An identification of biological resources associated with the natural environment of the tract including such features as veg... Show More Land Use Inventory An identification of the land use conditions and characteristics associated with the tract such as: current and past use, land cover and encumbrances; and the relationship of these to adjacent tracts. Show Less An identification of the land use conditions and characteristics associated with the tract such as: current and past use, lan... Show More Surface and Subsurface Water Inventory Describe existing watercourses and water bodies that are partially or totally on the site and their relationship to the area of land disturbance. Describe the subsurface water conditions on the site both in terms of depth to ground water and water supply capabilities of the site. Show Less Describe existing watercourses and water bodies that are partially or totally on the site and their relationship to the area ... Show More Existing Features Inventory Show Less Show More Historic Resources Inventory An identification of the man-made resources associated with or within 500 feet of the tract which are older than 50 years. Show Less Show More Visual Resources Inventory An identification of the visual resources associated with the tract such as areas which have a particular amenity value and areas which offer interest in viewing the tract. Show Less An identification of the visual resources associated with the tract such as areas which have a particular amenity value and a... Show More Community Needs Inventory An identification of the community facility needs associated with the users and/or residents of the proposed project. Show Less Show More Utility Needs Inventory An identification of the utility needs associated with the users and/or residents of the proposed project and a statement whether the project is within the area to be served by public sewers under the Township's Act 537 Plan. Show Less An identification of the utility needs associated with the users and/or residents of the proposed project and a statement whe... Show More Transportation System Inventory An identification of the relationship of the transportation and circulation system needs of the proposed project to the existing street or highway network. Show Less An identification of the relationship of the transportation and circulation system needs of the proposed project to the exist... Show More Impacts Inventory The implications of the proposed project in terms of: the type of beneficial or adverse effects which may result from it; and the duration of these effects in terms of their short-term or long-term nature. Show Less The implications of the proposed project in terms of: the type of beneficial or adverse effects which may result from it; and... Show More Educational Impact Study An application for a major subdivision or the creation of six or more lots on a single property shall include an educational impact study describing the impact of the proposed development on the educational system of the Township, as described in this section. Show Less An application for a major subdivision or the creation of six or more lots on a single property shall include an educational ... Show More

Conditional Use In evaluating an application to the Board of Supervisors for a conditional use or the Zoning Hearing Board for a special exception, the respective Boards shall require the applicant to provide information to indicate that the standards and criteria have been met. Show Less In evaluating an application to the Board of Supervisors for a conditional use or the Zoning Hearing Board for a special exce... Show More

Sign Permit Requirements No sign shall hereafter be constructed, erected, installed, altered, rebuilt, enlarged, extended, or relocated until a permit for the same has been obtained from the Zoning Officer. Show Less No sign shall hereafter be constructed, erected, installed, altered, rebuilt, enlarged, extended, or relocated until a permit... Show More

Appeals from the Zoning Officer Show Less Show More Hearings and Decisions Show Less Show More Unified Appeals The Board shall also hear all appeals which an applicant may elect to bring before it with respect to any Township ordinance or requirement. Show Less The Board shall also hear all appeals which an applicant may elect to bring before it with respect to any Township ordinance ... Show More Variances Show Less Show More Special Exceptions The Board shall hear and decide special exceptions in accordance with set standards. Show Less Show More Challenge to the Validity of Any Ordinance or Map The Board shall hear challenges to the validity of this chapter or map. Show Less Show More Time Limits Show Less Show More Rules and Procedures for Applications to the Zoning Hearing Board All appeals and applications made to the Board shall be in writing, on forms prescribed by the Board and approved by the Board of Supervisors. Show Less All appeals and applications made to the Board shall be in writing, on forms prescribed by the Board and approved by the Boar... Show More

Forestry/Logging Plan For all forestry and timber harvesting operations that are expected to exceed one acre, the landowner shall notify the Township enforcement officer at least 10 business days before the operation commences. Show Less For all forestry and timber harvesting operations that are expected to exceed one acre, the landowner shall notify the Townsh... Show More Forestry/Logging, Enforcement for The Township Zoning Officer may go upon the site of any timber harvesting operation before, during or after active logging to reveiew the plan and inspect the operation. Show Less The Township Zoning Officer may go upon the site of any timber harvesting operation before, during or after active logging to... Show More Forestry/Logging, Financial Security for Financial security shall be established in a manner acceptable to the Township. Show Less Show More Natural Resource Disturbance, Prohibition Against Site alterations, grading, filling or clearing of vegetation prior to the issuance of zoning or building permits or receipt of a permit or final approval is a violation. Show Less Site alterations, grading, filling or clearing of vegetation prior to the issuance of zoning or building permits or receipt o... Show More