Township of Schuylkill

Accessory uses or structures

ACCESSORY USE

A use customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use of a structure or of a lot.

ACCESSORY STRUCTURE

A structure that is subordinate to the principal structure on the lot and used for purposes customarily incidental to those of the principal structure, and which has the following characteristics:

A. The accessory structure is subordinate in terms of size, area, purpose, and extent of use;
B. The accessory structure typically cannot function independently of the principal structure; and
C. The accessory structure is located on the same lot as the principal structure.

Vehicle Parking:
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Accessory use structure:
Pursuant to the following provisions:

In any district, the height and yard regulations to the contrary notwithstanding:

(1) An accessory building or structure, not a structural part of the principal building, may be erected 10 feet from the rear and/or side lot line not abutting a street, if it does not exceed 50 square feet and is not more than 10 feet in height.
(2) An accessory building or structure, not a structural part of the principal building, which exceeds 50 square feet may be erected 15 feet from a rear and/or side lot line not abutting a street, if it does not exceed 150 square feet and is not more than 12 feet in height.
(3) An accessory building or structure which exceeds 150 square feet shall meet the height and yard regulations of the district in which it is located.
(4) For a swimming pool, the minimum distance from the rear lot line may be reduced to equal the interior side yard requirements.

Accessory uses, commercial activities

ACCESSORY USE

A use customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use of a structure or of a lot.

Vehicle Parking:
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Uses accessory to commercial activities:

In all commercial districts, there shall be no outdoor storage except where it is inherently a characteristic of the item for sale, and all other activities shall be carried on within a building; provided, however, that any commercial activity involving the sale of goods or materials may, while open for business, have an outdoor display area totalling not more than 20% of the indoor display area.

Accessory uses, industrial activities

ACCESSORY USE

A use customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use of a structure or of a lot.

Vehicle Parking:
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Uses accessory to industrial activities:

Caretakers' quarters, and customary storage of raw materials and the warehousing of finished products with a principal or accessory building or structure, lunchroom facilities for the exclusive use of employees, and outdoor storage.

Agriculture

The raising, breeding, and keeping of domestic animals and the cultivating of the soil and the raising and harvesting of the products of the soil, including, but not by way of limitation, nurserying, horticulture and forestry.

Vehicle Parking:
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

The following provisions shall apply to the keeping of all livestock and animals other than household pets:
A. Minimum lot area: 100,000 square feet in all districts.

(1) Additionally, the following list specifies additional area requirements by size of animals:

(a) Group 1: Animals whose average adult weight is less than 10 pounds shall be permitted at a density not to exceed 12 animals per acre.
(b) Group 2: Animals whose average adult weight is between 10 and 65 pounds shall be permitted at a density not to exceed two animals per acre.
(c) Group 3: Animals whose average adult weight is greater than 65 pounds shall be permitted at a density of not more than one animal per acre.

(2) The keeping of a combination of animal types (Groups 1, 2, and 3) shall be limited to a maximum animal density not exceeding the ratio of the numbers of animals, by type.

(a) For example, to keep two horses (Group 3: 2 x 1 acre), six goats (Group 2: 6 x 0.5 acre), and 12 chickens (Group 1: 12 x 0.0833 acre), the minimum lot size would be six acres.

Accessory uses permitted with an agricultural use is the keeping of livestock and poultry pursuant to the provisions of § 370-131: Keeping of animals, livestock and fowl.

Amateur radio antennas

An antenna used in the sending and receiving of amateur radio service communications in the form of electromagnetic waves and as authorized by the issuance of an amateur radio license by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), provided that the transmission and reception of such electromagnetic waves is compliant with all FCC regulations.

Vehicle Parking:
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

(1) Authorization of use. Amateur radio antennas and amateur radio antenna support structures are hereby recognized as permitted accessory structures in the FR, R-1, and R-2 Zoning Districts, provided that the residence to which the amateur radio antenna or amateur radio antenna support structure is accessory must be a single-family detached dwelling.
(2) Amateur radio antennas and amateur radio antenna support structures must not, on a combined basis, exceed 65 feet in height above ground level, measured from the base of the amateur radio antenna support structure or other structure or building to which an amateur radio antenna is attached.
(3) Every amateur radio antenna and amateur radio support structure installed on a lot having a rear yard shall be located to the rear of any residential building, and any amateur radio antenna and amateur radio support structure installed on a lot not having a rear yard shall be located on the lot in such a manner so as to minimalize the visual impact of said improvements to the extent possible given the physical features of the lot. Every amateur radio antenna and amateur radio support structure must be located entirely on the same lot as the single-family detached dwelling to which it is accessory.
(4) No more than one amateur radio antenna and amateur radio antenna support structure shall be permitted on any lot.
(5) All amateur radio antennas and amateur radio antenna support structures shall be set back from all property lines a minimum distance of the greater of:

(a) The dimensional requirements for required yards per the applicable zoning district; or
(b) The overall height above ground level of the amateur radio antenna support structure.

(6) The construction and/or installation of an amateur radio antenna or amateur radio antenna support structure must be authorized by properly issued building and zoning permits. All applications for such a building permit must be supported by appropriate engineering designs, data and reports confirming compliance with all regulations set forth in the Township Code, including but not limited to § 370-133: Landscaping, and the building code in effect at the time of the application submission. The design of all amateur radio antenna support structures must incorporate proper structural designs, foundations and anchoring consistent with the most-current standards established by ANSI/EIA/TIA-222, Structural Steel Standards for Steel Antenna Towers and Supporting Structures, and such anticlimbing features or devices as may be necessary to reasonably prevent unauthorized individuals from climbing the structure.
(7) All amateur radio antennas and amateur radio antenna support structures must be dismantled and removed from the subject property not later than 60 days from the date on which the antenna or support structure ceases to be used or from the date on which an owner of the lot upon which the amateur radio antenna is situated is no longer licensed by the FCC, or at time of use and occupancy should the buyer of the lot not be licensed by the FCC.
(8) The construction, installation, operation and dismantling of an amateur radio antenna and amateur radio antenna support structure shall at all times comply with all regulations of the Federal Communications Commission and the Federal Aviation Administration.

See § 370-151: Wireless communications facilities for complete details.
See § 370-64D for information on applications.
See Amateur Radio Antennas Applications for detailed information on procedures.

Antenna support structures, wireless communications

A device used to receive and/or transmit wireless communications or radio signals, including panels, microwave dishes, wires, signal poles, whips or similar communications devices, as owned or operated by any person or entity licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to operate such devices.

Vehicle Parking:
In cases of uses which are permitted only by special exception, the number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Zoning Hearing Board.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Wireless communications facilities:

A. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter and the standards established herein is to govern the use, construction and location of a commercial wireless communications facility in Schuylkill Township (the Township) in recognition of the nature of wireless communications and the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996. These regulations are intended to:

(1) Accommodate the need for commercial wireless communications facilities while regulating their location and number so as to ensure the development of commercial wireless communications;
(2) Ensure the structural integrity of antenna support structures for wireless communications through compliance with governmental regulations and applicable industry standards;
(3) Minimize the number of such facilities by encouraging commercial wireless communications providers to co-locate their wireless communications antennas with other communications providers on existing or new antenna support structures;
(4) Minimize any adverse visual effects of the commercial wireless communications facility through proper design, siting, screening, use of materials, color and finish;
(5) Promote the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the Township.

B. Standards for wireless communications facilities. An applicant seeking to construct or erect a commercial wireless communications facility in a zoning district permitting such a facility shall submit an application for a building permit for the facility to the Township. The Township shall approve or deny the application with respect to the standards for wireless communications facilities specified in this section, the Township's Individual Lot Grading/Plot Plan Requirements checklist, and recommendations from the Township's Zoning Officer and the Township's Engineer.

See § 370-151: Wireless communications facilities for complete detailed information.

Automobile sales establishment

USED CAR LOT

Any land used or occupied for the purpose of buying and selling secondhand motor vehicles and storing said motor vehicles prior to sale, but excluding body or fender repair, painting, and the sale of fuel or lubricants for motor vehicles.

Vehicle Parking:
In cases of uses which are permitted only by special exception, the number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Zoning Hearing Board.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Includes gasoline service station, service and repair of vehicles, storage garage, automobile sales establishment, automatic automobile laundries and car wash facilities and is pursuant to the following provisions:
Gas stations and gasoline service stations:

A. No lot or any portion shall be located within 200 feet of a school, place of worship, or public recreation area, or residential district.
B. All accesses shall be designed to provide safe and convenient travel without the potential for backing vehicles into a public street.
C. Pumps, pump islands, vacuum stations, air towers, vending machines, canopies and other structures shall not be located in any required yards or setbacks. No outdoor display of products not associated with the use shall be permitted.
D. A landscaped screening area shall be provided along all property lines, excluding the front line, and property lines adjacent to existing commercial uses and adjacent access points. Planting shall not interfere with the normal line of sight needed for safe entering and exiting maneuvers by vehicles.
E. All vehicles (except for tow trucks) shall be stored within a building when the facility is not open for business, but may be stored in rear yards, or in front or side yards when screened from view. Licensed vehicles, unregistered or dismantled automobiles, trucks, tractors, trailers, or parts may be placed outside for periods not to exceed 14 days. No Township rights-of-way may be utilized for any purpose. Vehicles shall not be parked outside the main structure during the hours of 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. in excess of one vehicle for every 500 square feet of business lot area exclusive of buildings or structures, unless screened. There shall be no limitation on the number of vehicles parked within a structure.
F. There shall be no unscreened outside storage of material, although items for sale may be displayed provided they are not placed in required minimum yard areas. No portable signs shall be allowed at any time or at any location.
G. Trash, oil cans, tires, discarded motor vehicle parts and components and any other waste materials may be stored in a completely fenced in or screened enclosure for periods not to exceed 14 days. The area of such enclosure shall not exceed 200 square feet.
H. All landscaped areas shall be maintained in a neat and healthy condition at all times.
I. Public-address system or any other outdoor amplified noises are prohibited.
J. All parking areas and spaces shall have paved, dustless or gravel surfaces, and shall use wheel stops, curbs or other means to define the areas in which vehicles may be stored.
K. No vehicle shall be parked or placed in required minimum yard setbacks.
L. The Zoning Hearing Board may limit lighting of signs if there are residential uses within 100 feet.
M. The minimum lot area is one acre.
N. The applicant shall provide landscaping and screening.
O. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.
P. No outside storage of materials shall be located within 100 feet of any residential district.-

Bank (savings and loan or other financial institutions)

Vehicle Parking:
Three spaces for each teller window, but in no case less than 12 spaces, when not located in a shopping center. See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

NO, NC and C Districts:
A bank, savings and loan or other financial institution provided the total square footage occupied by such use does not exceed 3,000 square feet.

Bed and breakfast

A dwelling which, in addition to housing a resident or group of residents, temporarily houses guests for payment.

Vehicle Parking:
In cases of uses which are permitted only by special exception, the number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Zoning Hearing Board.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Bed-and-breakfast:

A. All bed-and-breakfast establishments shall be conducted within a single-family detached dwelling.
B. No modifications shall be made to the exterior front facade of the dwelling, which would alter its character as a single-family home.
C. No front yard areas shall be used for parking in addition to those spaces existing prior to the application for the bed-and-breakfast.
D. Guests shall be limited to lodging for a maximum of 14 consecutive days.
E. All units shall have at least two means of egress.
F. Off-street parking shall be provided according to the provisions of § 370-181B(5) in addition to those required for the principal dwelling. Additional parking shall be placed in side or rear yard areas.
G. The owner and operator of the bed-and-breakfast establishment shall reside in the dwelling.
H. Signs are permitted subject to the provisions of § 370-176B. Any lighting used to illuminate such a sign shall be shielded to reduce spillover of light to adjacent properties to the greatest extent possible.
I. Not more than two persons, in addition to persons residing in the dwelling, may be employed on-site.
J. All sewage facilities shall be reviewed and approved by the Chester County Health Department.
K. There shall be no meal service except for breakfast.

Brewery

Vehicle Parking:
One space for every one employee; if more than a single work shift is used, then one space for every one employee in the two largest shifts combined.
In cases of uses which are permitted only by special exception, the number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Zoning Hearing Board.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Incinerators and manufacturing:

Incinerators, including processing or storage of explosives, paint, petroleum, gas, or coke, and manufacturing, including brewing; meat packing; manufacture or processing of chemical fertilizer, wood-pulp, flour mill, disinfectants or soap, foundry, steel mill, manufacture or processing of rubber products.

A. No use of land shall cause an increase in noise that exceeds any applicable standard set by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) or the United States Environmental Protection Administration (EPA).
B. No operation shall emit any smoke which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
C. No operation shall release any airborne dust, dirt or fly ash which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
D. No operation shall emit odorous gases or matter which are perceptible at any point along a lot line which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
E. No operation shall release any toxic gas or hazardous material or waste into the environment which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
F. No operation shall cause vibration which is perceptible at any point along a lot line which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
G. No operation shall produce heat or glare which is perceptible at any point along the lot line which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
H. Waste products shall be stored within enclosed buildings or in containers adequate to prevent the spread or attraction of vermin, and prevent the carrying of material by the wind. No liquid or solid waste or material, including any material of such nature or temperature as can contaminate any water supply or otherwise cause the emission of dangerous elements, shall be discharged at any point into any sewage disposal system, watercourse, lake or into the ground, except in accordance with standards approved by the DEP or other applicable regulatory department or agency.
I. All fuel storage areas shall comply with applicable regulations of the Pennsylvania State Fire Marshal and/or the Pennsylvania State Police.
J. Access shall be from a major street.
K. The applicant shall provide a plan for controlling traffic, noise and lighting.
L. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.

Building and plumbing supplies

Vehicle Parking:
One space for every 100 square feet of interior building area devoted to sales, when not in a shopping center, with a minimum of four spaces per store or shop.
In cases of uses which are permitted only by special exception, the number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Zoning Hearing Board.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Wholesale establishments, including lumber yard, building and plumbing supplies, farm machinery, motor vehicle fuels, warehousing for indoor storage only, and trucking incidental to such uses.

A. All truck terminals and exterior storage of trucks, trailers, and other vehicles shall not be permitted.
B. No outside storage of materials shall be located within 100 feet of any residential district.
C. No motorized vehicles or equipment (i.e., backhoes, dump trucks, forklifts, etc.) shall be used within 100 feet of any residential district, except for property maintenance.
D. The applicant shall provide screening.
E. Access shall be from a major or secondary collector street.
F. No fuel storage facility shall be located less than 100 feet from any lot line.
G. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.

Bus or train station (passenger station)

Vehicle Parking:
In cases of uses which are permitted only by special exception, the number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Zoning Hearing Board.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Public utilities:

A. The applicant shall demonstrate to the Zoning Hearing Board that the size and location of the proposed public utility is necessary to meet the particular nature of the public service.
B. The Zoning Hearing Board may require landscaping.
C. The Zoning Hearing Board may require the facility to be constructed of materials, colors and finishes which are compatible with the character of its neighborhood.
D. Parking shall be provided are required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities, unless the applicant can demonstrate that the nature of the facility requires a lesser amount of off-street parking.
E. The applicant shall provide a plan for controlling noise, odor, and visual effects of the facility.
F. Transportation facilities, such as bus stations, shall be located on a major street.

Business or professional office park

Vehicle Parking:
Professional office parking:
One space for each 150 square feet of usable floor space exclusive of storage, stairwell, and utility space; provided, however, that for any medical or dental office or clinic, the parking requirements shall be six spaces per doctor or practitioner plus one space for each employee.
Office buildings parking:
One space for each 150 square feet of usable floor space exclusive of storage, stairwells, and utility space.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

LI and I/LI Districts:
Business or professional office park, restaurant, personal services shop, provided that such uses are planned and incorporated as an industrial park.

Car wash facilities (automatic automobile laundries)

Vehicle Parking:
In cases of uses which are permitted only by special exception, the number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Zoning Hearing Board.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Includes gasoline service station, service and repair of vehicles, storage garage, automobile sales establishment, automatic automobile laundries and car wash facilities and is pursuant to the following provisions:
Gas stations and gasoline service stations:

A. No lot or any portion shall be located within 200 feet of a school, place of worship, or public recreation area, or residential district.
B. All accesses shall be designed to provide safe and convenient travel without the potential for backing vehicles into a public street.
C. Pumps, pump islands, vacuum stations, air towers, vending machines, canopies and other structures shall not be located in any required yards or setbacks. No outdoor display of products not associated with the use shall be permitted.
D. A landscaped screening area shall be provided along all property lines, excluding the front line, and property lines adjacent to existing commercial uses and adjacent access points. Planting shall not interfere with the normal line of sight needed for safe entering and exiting maneuvers by vehicles.
E. All vehicles (except for tow trucks) shall be stored within a building when the facility is not open for business, but may be stored in rear yards, or in front or side yards when screened from view. Licensed vehicles, unregistered or dismantled automobiles, trucks, tractors, trailers, or parts may be placed outside for periods not to exceed 14 days. No Township rights-of-way may be utilized for any purpose. Vehicles shall not be parked outside the main structure during the hours of 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. in excess of one vehicle for every 500 square feet of business lot area exclusive of buildings or structures, unless screened. There shall be no limitation on the number of vehicles parked within a structure.
F. There shall be no unscreened outside storage of material, although items for sale may be displayed provided they are not placed in required minimum yard areas. No portable signs shall be allowed at any time or at any location.
G. Trash, oil cans, tires, discarded motor vehicle parts and components and any other waste materials may be stored in a completely fenced in or screened enclosure for periods not to exceed 14 days. The area of such enclosure shall not exceed 200 square feet.
H. All landscaped areas shall be maintained in a neat and healthy condition at all times.
I. Public-address system or any other outdoor amplified noises are prohibited.
J. All parking areas and spaces shall have paved, dustless or gravel surfaces, and shall use wheel stops, curbs or other means to define the areas in which vehicles may be stored.
K. No vehicle shall be parked or placed in required minimum yard setbacks.
L. The Zoning Hearing Board may limit lighting of signs if there are residential uses within 100 feet.
M. The minimum lot area is one acre.
N. The applicant shall provide landscaping and screening.
O. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.
P. No outside storage of materials shall be located within 100 feet of any residential district.

Cemetery

Vehicle Parking:
In cases of uses which are permitted only by special exception, the number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Zoning Hearing Board.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Cemetery:

A. The parcel devoted to this use shall be in accordance with the Laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and further, a crematorium shall not be permitted.
B. Minimum lot size shall be two acres.
C. Parking areas shall be landscaped and screened when abutting residential areas.
D. The applicant shall provide a plan for controlling noise, traffic, odor and litter.
E. All structures shall be set back not less than 100 feet from all lot lines. All plots shall be set back not less than 50 feet from all lot lines.
F. Access shall be from a major or secondary collector street.
G. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.

Charitable, religious, or philanthropic use

Club, fraternity house, lodge

Vehicle Parking:
In cases of uses which are permitted only by special exception, the number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Zoning Hearing Board.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Club, fraternity house or lodge provided that the principal activity shall not be one which is customarily carried on as a business and provided that all services shall be for members and their guests only, pursuant to the following provisions:
Parks and recreational facilities.

A. Access and frontage of any public park containing recreational facilities shall be on major or secondary streets.
B. Active outdoor recreation activities shall be set back not less than 50 feet from any lot line.
C. The applicant shall provide a plan for controlling traffic, noise, light, litter, trespassing, dust and pollution.
D. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.

C District:
Club, lodge, fraternal organization and another activity serving only members and their guests, which may include overnight sleeping accommodations, the serving of food and beverages, but not occupied as a commercial activity.

Cluster development (single family dwelling)

Vehicle Parking:
Two all-weather parking spaces per dwelling, plus those required for any home occupation; provided, however, that for multifamily housing, such spaces shall be paved and curbed.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Uses accessory to single-family dwelling:

(1) Detached private garage; private parking space; shed or similar accessory structure; a shelter for small pets owned by the property owner; a fence (with locking gate), swimming pool and bathhouse; private greenhouse;
(2) Private stables or shelters for the keeping of domestic animals, pursuant to the provisions of § 370-131: Keeping of animals, livestock and fowl;
(3) Class B home occupation, after being granted a special exception from the Zoning Hearing Board;
(4) Class A home occupation, without any requirement for a special exception.

Communication towers

A structure erected for the sole purpose of holding antennas to be used as an accessory use specifically for communications via radio by an individual or company holding a valid active radio license issued by the Federal Communications Commission, or to facilitate communications by microwave, cellular telephone, and the like.

Vehicle Parking:
In cases of uses which are permitted only by special exception, the number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Zoning Hearing Board.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Wireless communications facilities:

A. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter and the standards established herein is to govern the use, construction and location of a commercial wireless communications facility in Schuylkill Township (the Township) in recognition of the nature of wireless communications and the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996. These regulations are intended to:

(1) Accommodate the need for commercial wireless communications facilities while regulating their location and number so as to ensure the development of commercial wireless communications;
(2) Ensure the structural integrity of antenna support structures for wireless communications through compliance with governmental regulations and applicable industry standards;
(3) Minimize the number of such facilities by encouraging commercial wireless communications providers to co-locate their wireless communications antennas with other communications providers on existing or new antenna support structures;
(4) Minimize any adverse visual effects of the commercial wireless communications facility through proper design, siting, screening, use of materials, color and finish;
(5) Promote the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the Township.

B. Standards for wireless communications facilities. An applicant seeking to construct or erect a commercial wireless communications facility in a zoning district permitting such a facility shall submit an application for a building permit for the facility to the Township. The Township shall approve or deny the application with respect to the standards for wireless communications facilities specified in this section, the Township's Individual Lot Grading/Plot Plan Requirements checklist, and recommendations from the Township's Zoning Officer and the Township's Engineer.

See § 370-151: Wireless communications facilities for complete detailed information.
See Wireless Communications Facilities for information on procedures.

A-R District:
Communications towers shall be designed as a flagpole, church steeple or similar tall structure consistent with the intent, use, and character of a lot or development within AR Zoning District as further modified by the character zone containing such lot or development, and that otherwise shall comply with the provisions of § 370-151: Wireless communications facilities, providing that:

(a) An applicant requiring a new location for a communication tower must first establish an existing non-antenna flagpole that may be converted to a communication tower use after being granted a special exception by the Zoning Hearing Board.
(b) Conversion of any existing flagpole is allowable after being granted a special exception by the Zoning Hearing Board.

Community center

Community living arrangement (CLA)

A residential grouping of handicapped people which is designed to emulate a permanent family-like environment.

Vehicle Parking:
Three spaces for every four beds, or fraction thereof, plus one space for every two employees on the day shift.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Nursing home and congregate care senior housing, pursuant to the provisions below:

A. Access shall be from a major or secondary street.
B. Minimum lot size shall not be less than five acres.
C. Parking areas shall be landscaped and screened when abutting residential areas.
D. The applicant shall provide a plan for controlling noise, traffic, odor, lighting, and litter.
E. All structures shall be set back not less than 200 feet from all lot lines.
F. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.

Convenience store

An area of land together with any structures erected thereon, used for the retail sale of food, beverages, personal care items, automotive fuel and lubricants and similar items in one store under one operator as further limited in 370-169, but not a supermarket.

Vehicle Parking:
One space for every 100 square feet of interior building area devoted to sales; and if the retail sale of automotive fuel and lubricants are included, the Board of Supervisors, at conditional use, may require an additional two spaces for each gasoline pump (one space per dispenser) located at either the pump or on the lot as additional parking spaces.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Convenience store:
In considering an application for conditional use approval for the use of a lot as a convenience store, the plan shall meet the following criteria:

A. Unless otherwise set forth in this section, the regulations of the district in which the lot is located shall govern.
B. All gasoline pumps (two dispensers for each pump) shall be covered by a canopy and shall be illuminated by overhead lighting during nondaylight hours.
C. All gasoline pumps and the canopy covering such pumps shall be set back at least 75 feet from the legal right-of-way line and 50 feet from the ultimate right-of-way of all streets abutting the lot upon which the convenience store is located.
D. Gasoline pumps shall not be located within 200 feet of a school, place of worship, public recreation area, or residential dwelling.
E. Equipment intended to be utilized for the washing of windows of motor vehicles, as well as places for the storage of such equipment, shall be permitted within the canopy area, or in the building only.
F. The building used as the convenience store shall contain no more than 10,000 square feet of gross floor area, exclusive of any area of such lot being used for gasoline pump dispensers or a canopy over such dispensers.
G. All ingress and egress from any lot upon which there is proposed to be located a convenience store shall provide safe and convenient travel.
H. The internal circulation pattern of any lot upon which there is proposed to be located a convenience store with the retail sale of gasoline shall not entail vehicles waiting for such gasoline service stacking onto public streets.
I. No outdoor display of products shall be permitted.
J. All trash generated from a convenience store shall be stored in a completely fenced-in or screened enclosure and may be so stored for periods not to exceed seven days. Bins shall be subject to setbacks in underlying districts.
K. Parking on any lot used as a convenience store shall be provided as required by § 370-181B(20) of this chapter.
L. Landscaping and screening on any lot used as a convenience store shall be provided as required by this chapter and § 320-34: Screening, landscaping and buffering of Chapter 320: Subdivision and Land Development; provided that, so as to allow for the safe and efficient circulation of vehicles utilizing gasoline dispensing pumps, internal parking lot landscaping shall not be required on a lot used as a convenience store with the retail sale of gasoline, to the extent that waiver from a requirement of internal parking lot landscaping is necessary to accommodate the retail sale of gasoline, but such landscaping shall, in such cases, be located around the perimeter of such a lot.
M. The Board of Supervisors may require the applicant to submit a traffic study illustrating the adequacy of existing or proposed roadways to accommodate any increase in traffic from the proposed convenience store. Any such traffic study shall be prepared in sufficient detail to determine peak traffic volumes and roadway capacity and provide acceptable solutions to traffic congestion.
N. The maximum number of gasoline pump dispensers and the location of the same on any lot upon which there is proposed to be located a convenience store shall be as permitted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, or any successor agency or entity, but shall not intrude on any setbacks.
O. No direct or sky-reflected glare, whether from spotlights, floodlights; searchlights or other sources, shall be visible from adjoining streets or adjacent lots when viewed by a person standing on ground level or from floor level on an adjacent property.
P. The use of lot as a convenience store shall not emit odorous fumes, gases or other odorous matter in such quantities as to be offensive at any point on or beyond the lot lines of such lot. The guide for determining such quantities of offensive odors shall be the 50% response level of Table 1 (Odor Thresholds in Air), "Research on Chemical Odors: Part 1 – Odor Thresholds for 53 Commercial Chemicals," October 1968, Manufacturing Chemicals Association, Inc.
Q. Any activity producing intense heat which is conducted on a lot used as a convenience store shall be performed within an enclosed building or behind a solid fence in such manner as to be completely imperceptible from any point on any other lot or property.
R. Exterior lighting on any lot used as a convenience store shall be properly shielded so as to not be directed towards, or shine onto, other lots.
S. Except as provided herein, the use shall conform to all requirements of this chapter and Chapter 320: Subdivision and Land Development.

Conversion of institutional building into multifamily dwelling

HOUSING, MULTIFAMILY

A building designed for and occupied exclusively as residences for three or more families living independently of one another, with or without the provision of meal service for its tenants and guests, and with or without a central dining room therefor, but without meal service for the general public, and without habitable rooms in the basement other than janitor's living quarters.

Vehicle Parking:
Two all-weather parking spaces per dwelling, plus those required for any home occupation; provided, however, that for multifamily housing, such spaces shall be paved and curbed.
In cases of uses which are permitted only by special exception, the number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Zoning Hearing Board.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Multifamily Development Conversions:

A. An existing institutional building(s) may be used or replaced for multifamily use, subject to the following conditions:

(1) The use shall be subject to a maximum density of five units per acre of developable area.
(2) The use shall be subject to a minimum setback of 200 feet from the street (front yard setback) and 75 feet for each side yard and 125 feet for each rear yard.
(3) All access shall be from a major or secondary collector street to the next intersections (not a local street) providing clear sight distance, via entrance available for the exclusive use of the proposed multifamily project, which shall be located not less than 300 feet from any other driveway or entrance off the main road.
(4) The developable lot area shall be a minimum of 10 acres. Qualification for additional units requires five developable acre increments.
(5) The facility shall be served by public water and public sewer.
(6) Adequate landscaping shall be provided to substantially buffer the project, regarding visibility, as to front yard, both side yards and rear yard, and shall have a minimum depth of 30 feet, and shall be satisfactory to the Township Engineer or designated consultant, as to species and plantings.
(7) If the use is intended to serve persons requiring ongoing services, whether of a personal care, medical, or other supportive nature, the applicant shall demonstrate the following:

(a) Said supportive services will be responsive to the needs of the residents.
(b) Said supportive services will be sufficient in availability to service the said needs.
(c) Adequate assurance of the continued availability of said services shall be provided. A use so designated shall be permitted only as to such special purpose tenants. Said special purpose tenants may include mentally and/or physically disabled persons, but shall not admit active illegal substance users or alcohol abusers, nor persons subject to the continuing supervision of the criminal justice system.

(8) In considering any conditional use application, in addition to assurance that the aforementioned standards are satisfied, the Township Supervisors shall assure that the application satisfies the requirements of § 370-207: Applications for special exceptions and variances of this chapter, and shall determine that the standards contained in § 370-208: Standards for review of special exceptions have been satisfied.
(9) This section shall only apply to existing buildings or replacements thereof, but not so as to increase aggregate square footage of such buildings.
(10) Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.

Uses accessory to multifamily housing:

(1) Recreation facilities, designed for use by tenants and their guests, such as swimming pools, tennis and badminton courts, swings, seesaws, slides, pitch-and-putt golf course, and recreational activities similar to the foregoing, when made an integral part of the project design;
(2) Retail shops, designed for use by tenants and their guests, in multifamily projects containing 200 or more dwelling units, with the total area devoted to such shops:

(a) Not to exceed 20 square feet per dwelling unit; and
(b) Limited to a maximum floor area of 12,000 square feet.

Conversion of single-family dwelling into multifamily dwelling

HOUSING, MULTIFAMILY

A building designed for and occupied exclusively as residences for three or more families living independently of one another, with or without the provision of meal service for its tenants and guests, and with or without a central dining room therefor, but without meal service for the general public, and without habitable rooms in the basement other than janitor's living quarters.

Vehicle Parking:
Two all-weather parking spaces per dwelling, plus those required for any home occupation; provided, however, that for multifamily housing, such spaces shall be paved and curbed.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

A. A single-family detached dwelling existing prior to the effective date of this chapter may be converted into and used as a two-family or multifamily housing.
B. The plans for the conversion of a dwelling shall be submitted to the Zoning Hearing Board, accompanied by a certificate of approval by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry where two or more families are to be housed above the ground floor.
C. Such dwellings shall be subject to height, area and bulk regulations applicable to the district wherein such dwelling is situated, except that there shall be a lot area not less than the product of the minimum lot area prescribed in the district regulations multiplied by the number of families for the use of such dwelling to be converted.
D. There shall be no external alteration of the building except as may be necessary for reasons of safety; fire escapes and outside stairways shall, where practicable, be located in the rear of the building.
E. The Zoning Hearing Board may prescribe such further consideration and restrictions with respect to the conversion and use of such dwelling and to the use of the lot, as such Board may consider appropriate.
F. Not less than 800 square feet of habitable floor area shall be provided for each dwelling.
G. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.

Uses accessory to multifamily housing:

(1) Recreation facilities, designed for use by tenants and their guests, such as swimming pools, tennis and badminton courts, swings, seesaws, slides, pitch-and-putt golf course, and recreational activities similar to the foregoing, when made an integral part of the project design;
(2) Retail shops, designed for use by tenants and their guests, in multifamily projects containing 200 or more dwelling units, with the total area devoted to such shops:

(a) Not to exceed 20 square feet per dwelling unit; and
(b) Limited to a maximum floor area of 12,000 square feet.

See § 370-144: Multifamily development conversions for more information on conversions.
See § 370-143: Multifamily development for more information on these developments.

Country club/riding club/golf/tennis

A club for swimming, tennis, golf, riding or other similar recreational activity, public or private.

Vehicle Parking:
In cases of uses which are permitted only by special exception, the number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Zoning Hearing Board.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Includes public or private clubs for swimming, tennis, golf, or riding or other similar forms of recreation, pursuant to the following provisions:
Parks and recreational facilities.

A. Access and frontage of any public park containing recreational facilities shall be on major or secondary streets.
B. Active outdoor recreation activities shall be set back not less than 50 feet from any lot line.
C. The applicant shall provide a plan for controlling traffic, noise, light, litter, trespassing, dust and pollution.
D. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.

Day-care center

A commercial facility for caring for seven or more children, as regulated by all applicable provisions of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

Vehicle Parking:
In cases of uses which are permitted only by special exception, the number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Zoning Hearing Board.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Day-care center:

A. Approval shall be conditioned on receipt of all applicable state permits.
B. Outdoor play areas shall be located and screened such that noise and visual effects of the play area on adjacent areas is minimized.
C. The applicant shall provide a plan for controlling noise and traffic, especially regarding safe areas for dropping off and picking up children.
D. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.

LI District:
Pursuant to the following provisions:

(1) Day-care center, the applicant to prove compliance with § 370-165: Day-care center and the following requirements:

(a) Day-care center shall be located within a business park;
(b) Outdoor play areas shall be fenced and shall be set back 75 feet from public or private roads and not in a front yard;
(c) No play areas structures shall be located in any easement areas except subsurface utilities serving the property only;
(d) Day-care activity shall be restricted to the lot on which the use is located;
(e) Pickup and dropoff of children shall be internal to the lot on which the day-care use is located. Adequate stacking and parking areas shall be provided on the lot to serve pickup/dropoff.
(f) Day-care center will submit hours of operation for approval;
(g) Lighting pursuant to § 370-130C.

Dwelling, single-family detached

DWELLING, SINGLE-FAMILY

A building designed for, and occupied exclusively for residence purposes by, one family.

Vehicle Parking:
Two all-weather parking spaces per dwelling, plus those required for any home occupation; provided, however, that for multifamily housing, such spaces shall be paved and curbed.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Uses accessory to single-family dwelling:

(1) Detached private garage; private parking space; shed or similar accessory structure; a shelter for small pets owned by the property owner; a fence (with locking gate), swimming pool and bathhouse; private greenhouse;
(2) Private stables or shelters for the keeping of domestic animals, pursuant to the provisions of § 370-131: Keeping of animals, livestock and fowl;
(3) Class B home occupation, after being granted a special exception from the Zoning Hearing Board;
(4) Class A home occupation, without any requirement for a special exception.

FR District:
Single-family detached dwelling:

(1) On tracts seven acres of developable area or larger, in compliance with Article XXIX: Conservation Overlay District (CO).

The following two options are permitted by right:

(a) Option 1: Basic conservation with neutral density, providing for residential uses at the density permitted by the underlying zoning district, with at least 50% of the developable area and all of the constrained land as conservation land.
(b) Option 2: Country properties, providing for residential uses at very low densities with conservation land permitted but not required, and the opportunity for accessory dwelling units on the lots.

(2) Subdivision proposals on tracts less than seven acres of developable area, involving three lots or less shall be developed as follows:

(a) Conservation Overlay District compliance is optional but not required.
(b) Such tracts may be developed as conventional subdivision lots with single-family detached dwellings and no common conservation land. Such development shall meet the requirements of Zoning § 370-17: Lot size, height, area and bulk regulations.

R-1, R-2, APO-II and APO-II Districts:
Single-family detached dwelling:

(1) On tracts five acres of developable area or larger, in compliance with Article XXIX: Conservation Overlay District (CO), the following three options are permitted by right:

(a) Option 1: Basic conservation with neutral density, providing for residential uses at the density permitted by the underlying zoning district, with at least 50% of the developable area and all of the constrained land as conservation land.
(b) Option 2: Country properties, providing for residential uses at very low densities, with common conservation land permitted but not required and the opportunity for accessory dwelling units on the lots.
(c) Option 3: Estate lots, providing for residential uses in conventional layouts, at half the density of Option 1, with common conservation land permitted but not required.

(2) Subdivision proposals on tracts less than five acres of developable area, involving five lots or less shall be developed as follows:

(a) Conservation Overlay District compliance is optional but not required.
(b) Such tracts may be developed as conventional subdivision lots with single-family detached dwellings and no common conservation land. Such development shall meet the requirements of Zoning § 370-21: Lot size, height, area and bulk regulations.

LI and I/LI Districts:
Single-family detached dwelling is permitted in these districts only as an accessory use to agriculture.

Dwellings, semi-detached and quadraplex

DWELLING, SEMIDETACHED

A building designed and occupied exclusively for residence purposes, structurally connected, and having one side party wall in common with one other building; where the other building is a dwelling, each is commonly referred to as a twin" dwelling."

DWELLING, QUADRAPLEX

Four attached dwellings in one building in which each unit has two open space exposures and shares one or two walls with adjoining unit or units.

Vehicle Parking:
Two all-weather parking spaces per dwelling, plus those required for any home occupation; provided, however, that for multifamily housing, such spaces shall be paved and curbed.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Multifamily Developments:
All dwellings shall be served by public or community water and sanitary sewage treatment facilities.

A. No more than eight dwellings may be located in any single structure.
B. The applicant shall provide elevations or renderings of the proposed structures.
C. For multifamily buildings all parking areas shall be provided in off-street areas, and no driveway area located in front of any structure shall be counted as a required parking space. It is the intent of this provision to avoid the parking of vehicles on streets or in driveway areas in front of the dwellings. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.
D. Not more than two adjacent structures shall have identical roof heights, roof styles, or setbacks from any access road or public street. Not more than eight units shall be placed in a single structure.
E. Access shall be from a major or secondary collector street.
F. The Township shall require landscaping.
G. Minimum yard setbacks shall be increased by not less than 50% in R-2, APO I and APO II Districts.
H. Minimum spacing shall be provided between buildings as shown in the table below:

Separation Requirements - Townhouses, Apartments and Similar Multifamily Housing

Dimension	Space Between Buildings (Feet)
Front to front	70
Front to side	50
Front to rear	70
Side to rear	30
Side to side	30
Rear to rear	50
Corner to corner	20

APO I District:
Includes multifamily housing; townhouses; semidetached and quadraplex dwellings; and two-family dwellings

Dwellings, two-family

A building designed for, and occupied exclusively for residential purposes by, two families living independently of each other and one family living wholly or partly over the other.

Vehicle Parking:
Two all-weather parking spaces per dwelling, plus those required for any home occupation; provided, however, that for multifamily housing, such spaces shall be paved and curbed.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Multifamily Developments:
All dwellings shall be served by public or community water and sanitary sewage treatment facilities.

A. No more than eight dwellings may be located in any single structure.
B. The applicant shall provide elevations or renderings of the proposed structures.
C. For multifamily buildings all parking areas shall be provided in off-street areas, and no driveway area located in front of any structure shall be counted as a required parking space. It is the intent of this provision to avoid the parking of vehicles on streets or in driveway areas in front of the dwellings. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.
D. Not more than two adjacent structures shall have identical roof heights, roof styles, or setbacks from any access road or public street. Not more than eight units shall be placed in a single structure.
E. Access shall be from a major or secondary collector street.
F. The Township shall require landscaping.
G. Minimum yard setbacks shall be increased by not less than 50% in R-2, APO I and APO II Districts.

H. Minimum spacing shall be provided between buildings as shown in the table below:

Separation Requirements - Townhouses, Apartments and Similar Multifamily Housing

Dimension	Space Between Buildings (Feet)
Front to front	70
Front to side	50
Front to rear	70
Side to rear	30
Side to side	30
Rear to rear	50
Corner to corner	20

APO I District:
Includes multifamily housing; townhouses; semidetached and quadraplex dwellings; and two-family dwellings

Educational institution

An organization for the instruction or promotion of learning, philosophy, art, science, or the like; and the building or buildings devoted to the work of such an organization.

Vehicle Parking:
In cases of uses which are permitted only by special exception, the number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Zoning Hearing Board.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Educational institutions:

A. All educational institutions shall be licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
B. The applicant shall provide landscaping and screening of the structures and parking facilities.
C. Not less than four acres shall be provided.
D. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.

Uses accessory to educational institutions and municipal uses:

(1) Recreational facilities, including outdoor playing fields, walking trails, playground and other recreational area, customary structures for playing fields including backstops, goalposts, fences, refreshment and service uses and buildings, shall be permitted as accessory uses to any educational institution. Outdoor playing fields may incorporate spectator stands for no more than 1,000 spectators, except that spectator stands for more than 1,000 spectators are permitted by conditional use, subject to the applicant submitting an additional traffic study for approval by the Township in compliance with § 320-18D(24) of the Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance;
(2) Maintenance facility, including the service, repair, fueling and maintenance of vehicles and equipment, provided that storage for any fueling tank does not exceed 1,000 gallons of capacity on that property. To the extent that an applicant desires to incorporate fuel tank storage in the aggregate greater than 5,000 gallons in capacity on that property, special exception approval shall be required; and
(3) Signs, in accordance with § 370-177B and § 370-178: General sign regulations, except directional signs are excluded from the total number of signs allowed, and letters painted on or affixed to a school building are excluded from the computation of the total exposed sign area.

FR, R-1, APO I and APO II Districts:
A college, private or public elementary, secondary or nursery school or other educational institution for academic instruction but not to include a business or trade school, dance school or studio or similar use. Charitable, religious or philanthropic uses may also be allowed with the same restrictions listed above.

Educational institution - elementary/secondary only

An organization for the instruction or promotion of learning, philosophy, art, science, or the like; and the building or buildings devoted to the work of such an organization.

Vehicle Parking:
One space for every four seats for assembly.
In cases of uses which are permitted only by special exception, the number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Zoning Hearing Board.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

A. All educational institutions shall be licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
B. The applicant shall provide landscaping and screening of the structures and parking facilities.
C. Not less than four acres shall be provided.
D. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.

Uses accessory to educational institutions and municipal uses:

(1) Recreational facilities, including outdoor playing fields, walking trails, playground and other recreational area, customary structures for playing fields including backstops, goalposts, fences, refreshment and service uses and buildings, shall be permitted as accessory uses to any educational institution. Outdoor playing fields may incorporate spectator stands for no more than 1,000 spectators, except that spectator stands for more than 1,000 spectators are permitted by conditional use, subject to the applicant submitting an additional traffic study for approval by the Township in compliance with § 320-18D(24) of the Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance;
(2) Maintenance facility, including the service, repair, fueling and maintenance of vehicles and equipment, provided that storage for any fueling tank does not exceed 1,000 gallons of capacity on that property. To the extent that an applicant desires to incorporate fuel tank storage in the aggregate greater than 5,000 gallons in capacity on that property, special exception approval shall be required; and
(3) Signs, in accordance with § 370-177B and § 370-178: General sign regulations, except directional signs are excluded from the total number of signs allowed, and letters painted on or affixed to a school building are excluded from the computation of the total exposed sign area.

Electric substation

Buildings or structures and equipment erected and used for the purpose of transmission, switching or transforming of electrical current between customers and the utility company facilities, not including the storage of materials, trucks, repair facilities or housing of repair crews, such buildings or structures being appropriately planted or screened to blend the installation with the surrounding landscape.

Vehicle Parking:
In cases of uses which are permitted only by special exception, the number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Zoning Hearing Board.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Electric substation, telephone central office, other public utility, pursuant to the provisions below:

Public utilities.

A. The applicant shall demonstrate to the Zoning Hearing Board that the size and location of the proposed public utility is necessary to meet the particular nature of the public service.
B. The Zoning Hearing Board may require landscaping.
C. The Zoning Hearing Board may require the facility to be constructed of materials, colors and finishes which are compatible with the character of its neighborhood.
D. Parking shall be provided are required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities, unless the applicant can demonstrate that the nature of the facility requires a lesser amount of off-street parking.
E. The applicant shall provide a plan for controlling noise, odor, and visual effects of the facility.
F. Transportation facilities, such as bus stations, shall be located on a major street.

Emergency services

Extraction of earth or other materials from the ground

EARTH DISTURBANCE ACTIVITY

A construction or other human activity which disturbs the surface of the land, including, but not limited to, clearing and grubbing, grading, excavations, embankments, road maintenance, building construction and the moving, depositing, stockpiling, or storing of soil, rock, or earth materials.

Vehicle Parking:
One space for every one employee; if more than a single work shift is used, then one space for every one employee in the two largest shifts combined.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Extraction of earth or other materials from the ground:

A. Lot size shall not be less than the following:

(1) Quarry: 50 acres.

B. No extraction or processing shall be permitted within 200 feet of any lot line, or 500 feet of any residential use or district.
C. The applicant must comply with all applicable state and federal standards and regulations.
D. The Township may require the use to be screened from all roads and adjoining properties, and may require the use of chain-link fencing, not less than eight feet in height.
E. All uses shall provide sufficiently long stacking lanes into the facility, to avoid the backup of vehicles onto public roads.
F. All driveways onto the site must be paved with asphalt not less than 100 feet from the street right-of-way line. In addition, a fifty-foot long gravel section of driveway shall be placed just beyond the preceding 100-foot paved section to dislodge any debris that may have become attached to a vehicle's wheels. All access roads shall be cleaned of debris daily.
G. All operations shall be continuously supervised by a qualified facility operator.
H. Access to the site shall be controlled to prevent unauthorized dumping, trespassing or vandalism.
I. Leachate shall be disposed in compliance with any applicable state and federal laws or regulations. In no event shall leachate be disposed of in any stormwater facility, into the ground, or in any other manner inconsistent with the regulations of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
J. A hydrogeological study shall be provided to enable the Township to evaluate the impact of the proposed development on the groundwater supply and on existing wells, to determine if there is an adequate supply of water for the proposed development and to estimate the impact of the new development on existing wells in the vicinity. The applicant shall submit an analysis of raw water needs (groundwater or surface water) from either private or public sources, indicating the quantity of and periods of water demand. The water feasibility shall be reviewed by the Township Engineer.
K. A water system which does not provide an adequate supply of water for the proposed development, considering both quantity and quality, or does not provide for adequate groundwater recharge considering the water withdrawn by the proposed development shall not be approved by the Township. A hydrogeological study shall include the following information (unless more stringent regulations are set by county, state, or federal agencies, in which case, the more stringent regulations shall be met):

(1) Calculations of the projected water needs.
(2) A geologic and soils map of the area.
(3) The location of all existing wells within 1,000 feet of the site and all known point sources of water pollution.
(4) The long-term safe water yield shall be determined.
(5) A determination of the effects of the proposed water supply system on the quantity and quality of water in nearby wells, streams and groundwater table.
(6) A statement of the qualifications and the signature(s) of the person(s) preparing the study.

L. A landscape strip shall be located along all property lines. No structures, storage, parking or any other related activity or operation shall be permitted within this landscape strip. Fences or other structural screening erected on the site must not be located within this landscape strip. All uses shall provide not less than a 100-foot deep landscaping screen. The Township may require that an elevated berm be incorporated into the landscape strip.
M. The applicant shall submit a plan demonstrating safe access to the site, control of odors, noise, vermin, sanitation, trespassing, control of blowing litter, and control of flyrock if blasting is proposed.
N. Hours of operation shall be limited to the hours between 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
O. All access shall be from major or secondary collector streets.
P. A plan shall be prepared for reclamation of the site upon conclusion of the activity.
Q. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.
R. The stripping of topsoil or sod shall be permitted only as part of the construction or alteration of a building or part of the grading incidental to such construction, including installation of utilities, in connection with the construction or alternation of a street, in connection with normal lawn preparation and maintenance, or in farming operations in those zoning districts where such use is permitted, provided sound soil conservation practices are observed.

See Extraction of Earth and Other Materials for procedural information.

Farm machinery

Vehicle Parking:
In cases of uses which are permitted only by special exception, the number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Zoning Hearing Board.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Wholesale establishments, including lumber yard, building and plumbing supplies, farm machinery, motor vehicle fuels, warehousing for indoor storage only, and trucking incidental to such uses.

A. All truck terminals and exterior storage of trucks, trailers, and other vehicles shall not be permitted.
B. No outside storage of materials shall be located within 100 feet of any residential district.
C. No motorized vehicles or equipment (i.e., backhoes, dump trucks, forklifts, etc.) shall be used within 100 feet of any residential district, except for property maintenance.
D. The applicant shall provide screening.
E. Access shall be from a major or secondary collector street.
F. No fuel storage facility shall be located less than 100 feet from any lot line.
G. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.

Fire station

Florist

Includes retail establishments for sales of dry goods, drugs, food, jewelry, variety and general merchandise, flowers, hardware, household furnishings and supplies, including repair services.

Flour mill

Vehicle Parking:
One space for every one employee; if more than a single work shift is used, then one space for every one employee in the two largest shifts combined.
In cases of uses which are permitted only by special exception, the number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Zoning Hearing Board.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Incinerators and manufacturing:

Incinerators, including processing or storage of explosives, paint, petroleum, gas, or coke, and manufacturing, including brewing; meat packing; manufacture or processing of chemical fertilizer, wood-pulp, flour mill, disinfectants or soap, foundry, steel mill, manufacture or processing of rubber products.

A. No use of land shall cause an increase in noise that exceeds any applicable standard set by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) or the United States Environmental Protection Administration (EPA).
B. No operation shall emit any smoke which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
C. No operation shall release any airborne dust, dirt or fly ash which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
D. No operation shall emit odorous gases or matter which are perceptible at any point along a lot line which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
E. No operation shall release any toxic gas or hazardous material or waste into the environment which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
F. No operation shall cause vibration which is perceptible at any point along a lot line which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
G. No operation shall produce heat or glare which is perceptible at any point along the lot line which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
H. Waste products shall be stored within enclosed buildings or in containers adequate to prevent the spread or attraction of vermin, and prevent the carrying of material by the wind. No liquid or solid waste or material, including any material of such nature or temperature as can contaminate any water supply or otherwise cause the emission of dangerous elements, shall be discharged at any point into any sewage disposal system, watercourse, lake or into the ground, except in accordance with standards approved by the DEP or other applicable regulatory department or agency.
I. All fuel storage areas shall comply with applicable regulations of the Pennsylvania State Fire Marshal and/or the Pennsylvania State Police.
J. Access shall be from a major street.
K. The applicant shall provide a plan for controlling traffic, noise and lighting.
L. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.

Foundry

Vehicle Parking:
One space for every one employee; if more than a single work shift is used, then one space for every one employee in the two largest shifts combined.
In cases of uses which are permitted only by special exception, the number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Zoning Hearing Board.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Incinerators and manufacturing:

Incinerators, including processing or storage of explosives, paint, petroleum, gas, or coke, and manufacturing, including brewing; meat packing; manufacture or processing of chemical fertilizer, wood-pulp, flour mill, disinfectants or soap, foundry, steel mill, manufacture or processing of rubber products.

A. No use of land shall cause an increase in noise that exceeds any applicable standard set by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) or the United States Environmental Protection Administration (EPA).
B. No operation shall emit any smoke which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
C. No operation shall release any airborne dust, dirt or fly ash which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
D. No operation shall emit odorous gases or matter which are perceptible at any point along a lot line which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
E. No operation shall release any toxic gas or hazardous material or waste into the environment which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
F. No operation shall cause vibration which is perceptible at any point along a lot line which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
G. No operation shall produce heat or glare which is perceptible at any point along the lot line which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
H. Waste products shall be stored within enclosed buildings or in containers adequate to prevent the spread or attraction of vermin, and prevent the carrying of material by the wind. No liquid or solid waste or material, including any material of such nature or temperature as can contaminate any water supply or otherwise cause the emission of dangerous elements, shall be discharged at any point into any sewage disposal system, watercourse, lake or into the ground, except in accordance with standards approved by the DEP or other applicable regulatory department or agency.
I. All fuel storage areas shall comply with applicable regulations of the Pennsylvania State Fire Marshal and/or the Pennsylvania State Police.
J. Access shall be from a major street.
K. The applicant shall provide a plan for controlling traffic, noise and lighting.
L. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.

Funeral home

Vehicle Parking:
One space for every 50 square feet of floor space or fraction thereof.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Undertaking establishment, self-service laundry or dry-cleaning establishment:

A. No structure shall be located within 100 feet of any residentially zoned area.
B. The applicant shall provide landscaping and screening.
C. The applicant shall provide a plan for controlling loitering, noise, littering and lighting.
D. No lighting shall shine towards any residentially zoned area.
E. Access shall be from a major or secondary collector street.
F. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.

Gasoline service station

An area of land together with any buildings or structures built thereon that is used for the repair, servicing or storage of motor vehicles. Such use does not permit the retail sale of gasoline or other motor vehicle fuel and lubricants.

Vehicle Parking:
In cases of uses which are permitted only by special exception, the number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Zoning Hearing Board.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Gas stations and gasoline service stations, also including service and repair of vehicles, storage garage, automobile sales establishment, automatic automobile laundries and car wash facilities.

A. No lot or any portion shall be located within 200 feet of a school, place of worship, or public recreation area, or residential district.
B. All accesses shall be designed to provide safe and convenient travel without the potential for backing vehicles into a public street.
C. Pumps, pump islands, vacuum stations, air towers, vending machines, canopies and other structures shall not be located in any required yards or setbacks. No outdoor display of products not associated with the use shall be permitted.
D. A landscaped screening area shall be provided along all property lines, excluding the front line, and property lines adjacent to existing commercial uses and adjacent access points. Planting shall not interfere with the normal line of sight needed for safe entering and exiting maneuvers by vehicles.
E. All vehicles (except for tow trucks) shall be stored within a building when the facility is not open for business, but may be stored in rear yards, or in front or side yards when screened from view. Licensed vehicles, unregistered or dismantled automobiles, trucks, tractors, trailers, or parts may be placed outside for periods not to exceed 14 days. No Township rights-of-way may be utilized for any purpose. Vehicles shall not be parked outside the main structure during the hours of 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. in excess of one vehicle for every 500 square feet of business lot area exclusive of buildings or structures, unless screened. There shall be no limitation on the number of vehicles parked within a structure.
F. There shall be no unscreened outside storage of material, although items for sale may be displayed provided they are not placed in required minimum yard areas. No portable signs shall be allowed at any time or at any location.
G. Trash, oil cans, tires, discarded motor vehicle parts and components and any other waste materials may be stored in a completely fenced in or screened enclosure for periods not to exceed 14 days. The area of such enclosure shall not exceed 200 square feet.
H. All landscaped areas shall be maintained in a neat and healthy condition at all times.
I. Public-address system or any other outdoor amplified noises are prohibited.
J. All parking areas and spaces shall have paved, dustless or gravel surfaces, and shall use wheel stops, curbs or other means to define the areas in which vehicles may be stored.
K. No vehicle shall be parked or placed in required minimum yard setbacks.
L. The Zoning Hearing Board may limit lighting of signs if there are residential uses within 100 feet.
M. The minimum lot area is one acre.
N. The applicant shall provide landscaping and screening.
O. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.
P. No outside storage of materials shall be located within 100 feet of any residential district.

General office

Vehicle Parking:
1. Professional office: one space for each 150 square feet of usable floor space exclusive of storage, stairwell, and utility space; provided, however, that for any medical or dental office or clinic, the parking requirements shall be six spaces per doctor or practitioner plus one space for each employee.
2. Office buildings: one space for each 150 square feet of usable floor space exclusive of storage, stairwells, and utility space.
3. Bank: three spaces for each teller window, but in no case less than 12 spaces, when not located in a shopping center.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

APO I and APO II Districts:
Includes offices for administrative, professional, executive, service, sales, commercial, banking, or saving and loan associations, and other similar uses.

NO District:
Offices for administrative, executive, professional and other similar uses the normal attributes of which do not involve the actual storage for sale, exchange, or delivery of merchandise on or from the premises and provided no such building shall exceed 6,000 square feet in gross floor area.

A-R District:
This use includes offices for administrative, executive, professional, sales, and other similar uses the normal attributes of which do not involve the actual storage, exchange or delivery of merchandise on the premises.

NC and C Districts:
Offices for administrative, professional, and other similar uses, the normal attributes of which do not involve the actual storage for sale, exchange or delivery of merchandise on or from the premises.

Golf course (pitch-and-putt)

Greenhouse

Heliport/helistop, accessory

HELIPORT

An area of land, water or a structural surface which is designed, used or intended to be used for the landing and takeoff of helicopters, and any appurtenant areas which are designed to be used for helicopter support facilities such as maintenance, refueling and parking.

Vehicle Parking:
In cases of uses which are permitted only by special exception, the number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Zoning Hearing Board.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Heliports and helistops:

A. Heliports and helistops may be permitted as an accessory use on the same lot with, and incidental to, a use permitted in the particular zoning district. The heliport or helistop also shall comply with the area and bulk requirements of the applicable zoning district, but in no case shall any such landing surface be located closer than 600 feet from any residential district boundary line.
B. The landing surface shall be paved and level, and shall be at least 60 feet square or in the case of a circle, shall be at least 60 feet in diameter. The landing surface shall be well maintained and shall be kept dirt-free to preclude blowing dust or debris caused by rotor downwash, and shall contain no structure or other obstacle other than those required for safety purposes.
C. The perimeter of the entire area shall be enclosed by a securable, well-constructed fence, a minimum of four feet high, which will serve to prevent unauthorized entry into the landing area. Trees, shrubbery and other landscaping shall be provided in quantities and dimensions deemed necessary by the Zoning Hearing Board to minimize offensive motor noise and to afford a softening of the visual impact of the landing area. Rooftop pads shall be excluded from these requirements.
D. At least two approach zones to each landing pad shall be provided and maintained free of obstructions and shall be located not less than 90° apart. Each approach landing shall be located within 45° left or right downwind of the prevailing winds and shall fan out at an angle of not less than 10° from the width of the landing pad to a width of 1,000 feet and shall have a glide angle slope of eight to one measured from the outer edge of the pad. The landing facility shall be available for noninstrument use only. If landing area lights are to be provided, they shall be pilot-operated. No portion of the approach zone shall be within the minimum safe altitudes as expressed in Federal Aviation Regulations Part 91.119, as may be amended.
E. An application for a landing pad on a roof shall be accompanied by a certification by a registered engineer that the loads imposed by the helicopter will be supported by the structure.
F. All fuel, fire and safety equipment provided in conjunction with a heliport or helistop shall be subject to the approval of the Township Fire Marshal.
G. In reviewing any application for a heliport or helistop, the Zoning Hearing Board may impose restrictions on hours of operation, the lighting, noise levels though the provision of § 370-130A hereof may not always apply, flight altitude over residential areas, and such other requirements as may be appropriate and reasonable to protect the health, welfare, and safety of Township residents and their property.
H. In addition to the requirements of the Township, any applicant for a heliport or helistop shall comply with the rules and regulations pertaining thereto of the Bureau of Aviation, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, and the Federal Aviation Administration. No permit for the use of a heliport or helistop shall be issued by the Township until the applicant has obtained and submitted to the Township an appropriate license or other certification of regulatory compliance or the operation thereof from the Bureau of Aviation, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
I. The standards and criteria set forth in this section are expressly promulgated as specific and objective criteria and standards. The applicant shall have the burden of proof of compliance.
J. It shall be unlawful for any person to land, discharge, load or take off in a helicopter any place within the Township of Schuylkill other than at a heliport or helistop which has been authorized in accordance with the foregoing provisions of this section, except:

(1) In conjunction with a special event such as an athletic contest, a holiday celebration, parade or similar activity, after seven days advance notice has been given to the Zoning Administration Officer and permission obtained to make such landing and takeoff.
(2) When necessary for law enforcement purposes and for emergencies.
(3) In connection with a construction project where a helicopter is to be used to lift equipment in connection with such project.

K. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.

Home occupation, Class A

An occupation carried on as an accessory use to a dwelling by a person residing on the premises, which does not result in any outward evidence or indication that the dwelling contains a home occupation.

Vehicle Parking:
In cases of uses which are permitted only by special exception, the number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Zoning Hearing Board.
See

§ 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Class A home occupations:

A. No changes to the exterior of the dwelling shall be permitted which would have the effect of altering its character as a dwelling.
B. Not more than one employee not in residence in the dwelling shall be permitted.
C. No outside storage shall be permitted.
D. No vehicles, except for typical automobiles or pickup trucks, shall be used in the occupation.
E. No deliveries by tractor-trailer shall be permitted.
F. The occupation shall not result in any noise, glare, vibration, electrical or electromagnetic interference to radio or television signals, odor, glare or septic discharge which are significantly different from those of typical dwellings.
G. The resident shall operate the home occupation.
H. The home occupation shall not contribute more than five additional vehicle trips per day from the dwelling, and no commercial vehicles shall be used in the home occupation.
I. An area corresponding to not more than 20% or 500 square feet, whichever is less, of the gross square footage of the dwelling, including all floors and habitable basement areas, but excluding garage and attic space, shall be devoted or used for the home business.
J. No-impact home-based business.

Home occupation, Class B

An occupation carried on as an accessory use to a dwelling by a person residing on the premises, which is not classified as a class A home occupation and is subject to the provisions of § 370-141: Class B home occupation.

Vehicle Parking:
In cases of uses which are permitted only by special exception, the number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Zoning Hearing Board.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Class B home occupation:

A. The Class B home occupation shall only be conducted within a single-family dwelling or in an accessory building or structure.
B. No products or materials used in the Class B home occupation shall be stored outside unless screened.
C. An area corresponding to not more than 25% or 600 square feet, whichever is less, of the gross square footage of the dwelling, including all floors and habitable basement areas, but excluding attic space, shall be devoted or used for the Class B home occupation.
D. The Township may require screening of any parking area or exterior activity.
E. No more than two persons, in addition to the persons residing in the dwelling, may be employed on-site.
F. The Class B home occupation structure shall not be subdivided from the parent parcel.
G. No modifications shall be made to the exterior front facade of the dwelling which would alter its character as a single-family dwelling.
H. Not less than two parking spaces shall be provided for the Class B home occupation, in addition to the parking spaces provided for the dwelling. No front yard areas shall be used for parking in addition to those spaces existing prior to the application for the Class B home occupation. Notwithstanding other provisions in this chapter to the contrary, tandem parking spaces in driveways may be used to meet off-street parking requirements. Parking for the Class B home occupation shall be located in side or rear yard areas or in garages. Commercial vehicles may be placed in side yard areas or on existing driveways. Notwithstanding the above, refrigerator trucks or other vehicles that operate machinery that is audible at any lot line for periods exceeding two hours shall be set back not less than 100 feet from all lot lines.
I. Before any building is used for a Class B home occupation, the applicant shall receive a permit from the Zoning Administration Officer, which shall state that it is issued subject to the applicant complying with the conditions of this section.
J. The applicant shall demonstrate that traffic generated by the Class B home occupation shall not significantly increase from current levels.
K. The Township may require periodic re-inspection to ensure continued compliance with all applicable conditions.
L. The resident shall operate the Class B home occupation.

Hospital (animals)

ANIMAL HOSPITAL

A facility for the medical care of animals by a veterinarian, which does not include provisions for boarding except as part of a medical treatment.

Vehicle Parking:
In cases of uses which are permitted only by special exception, the number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Zoning Hearing Board.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Animal hospital:

A. No structure or outdoor kennel shall be located within 200 feet of any residentially zoned area.
B. The applicant shall provide landscaping and screening.
C. The applicant shall provide a plan for controlling loitering, noise, littering and lighting.
D. No lighting shall shine towards any residentially zoned area.
E. Access shall be from a major or secondary street.
F. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.

Hospital (humans)

Vehicle Parking:
One space per bed, plus one space for every two employees on the day shift.
In cases of uses which are permitted only by special exception, the number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Zoning Hearing Board.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

A. Access shall be from a major or secondary street.
B. Minimum lot size shall not be less than five acres.
C. Parking areas shall be landscaped and screened when abutting residential areas.
D. The applicant shall provide a plan for controlling noise, traffic, odor, lighting, and litter.
E. All structures shall be set back not less than 200 feet from all lot lines.
F. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.

Incinerator

Vehicle Parking:
One space for every one employee; if more than a single work shift is used, then one space for every one employee in the two largest shifts combined.
In cases of uses which are permitted only by special exception, the number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Zoning Hearing Board.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Incinerators and manufacturing:

Incinerators, including processing or storage of explosives, paint, petroleum, gas, or coke, and manufacturing, including brewing, meatpacking, manufacture or processing of chemical fertilizer, wood pulp, disinfectants or soap, flour mill, foundry, steel mill, manufacture or processing of rubber products.

A. No use of land shall cause an increase in noise that exceeds any applicable standard set by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PADEP) or the United States Environmental Protection Administration (EPA).
B. No operation shall emit any smoke which exceeds any applicable standard set by the PADEP or EPA.
C. No operation shall release any airborne dust, dirt or fly ash which exceeds any applicable standard set by the PADEP or EPA.
D. No operation shall emit odorous gases or matter which are perceptible at any point along a lot line which exceeds any applicable standard set by the PADEP or EPA.
E. No operation shall release any toxic gas or hazardous material or waste into the environment which exceeds any applicable standard set by the PADEP or EPA.
F. No operation shall cause vibration which is perceptible at any point along a lot line which exceeds any applicable standard set by the PADEP or EPA.
G. No operation shall produce heat or glare which is perceptible at any point along the lot line which exceeds any applicable standard set by the PADEP or EPA.
H. Waste products shall be stored within enclosed buildings or in containers adequate to prevent the spread or attraction of vermin, and prevent the carrying of material by the wind. No liquid or solid waste or material, including any material of such nature or temperature as can contaminate any water supply or otherwise cause the emission of dangerous elements, shall be discharged at any point into any sewage disposal system, watercourse, lake or into the ground, except in accordance with standards approved by the PADEP or other applicable regulatory department or agency.
I. All fuel storage areas shall comply with applicable regulations of the Pennsylvania State Fire Marshal and/or the Pennsylvania State Police.
J. Access shall be from a major street.
K. The applicant shall provide a plan for controlling traffic, noise and lighting.
L. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.

Industrial park

A grouping of three or more industrial establishments on a lot held in single and separate ownership.

Vehicle Parking:
One space for every one employee; if more than a single work shift is used, then one space for every one employee in the two largest shifts combined.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

LI and I Districts:
Pursuant to the following provisions:

Business or professional office park, restaurant, personal services shop, provided that such uses are planned and incorporated as an industrial park.

Kennel

Facilities for the shelter of more than six fully grown household animals.

Vehicle Parking:
In cases of uses which are permitted only by special exception, the number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Zoning Hearing Board.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Kennel:

A. All outdoor pens shall be located in a rear or side yard.
B. The Township may require landscaping and screening.
C. The applicant shall prepare a plan for controlling noise, odors and waste.
D. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.

Laboratory for research and development

LABORATORY

A building or group of buildings in which are located the facilities for scientific research, investigation, testing and experimentation, but not including the manufacture of products for sale.

This use includes scientific, agricultural or industrial research and developments and any use of the same general character as this use

Laundry establishment

Vehicle Parking:
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Undertaking establishments, self-service or hand laundry or cleaning establishment, pursuant to the following provisions:

A. No structure shall be located within 100 feet of any residentially zoned area.
B. The applicant shall provide landscaping and screening.
C. The applicant shall provide a plan for controlling loitering, noise, littering and lighting.
D. No lighting shall shine towards any residentially zoned area.
E. Access shall be from a major or secondary collector street.
F. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.

Lawful purpose not elsewhere in Ch. 370, Zoning, any

Vehicle Parking:
In cases of uses which are permitted only by special exception, the number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Zoning Hearing Board.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Uses not specifically permitted or prohibited.
A particular use may be allowed in a district if the use is not listed as a use permitted by right, special exception or conditional use in any district, or listed as prohibited in any district. Such uses may be permitted if the applicant demonstrates:

A. The proposed use is not materially different from other permitted uses, special exception uses or conditional uses allowed in the same district.
B. The proposed use shall not create adverse effects to a degree materially greater than other permitted uses, special exception uses or conditional uses allowed in the same district.
C. If the proposed use is similar to another use permitted by right or by special exception in the same district, the Zoning Hearing Board may permit the proposed use subject to the conditions attached to the permitted use that is most similar to the proposed use. The preceding provisions shall not be construed as a variance.
D. If the proposed use is similar to another use permitted by conditional use in the same district, the Township Supervisors may permit the proposed use subject to the conditions attached to the conditional use that is most similar to the proposed use. The preceding provisions shall not be construed as a variance.
E. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181 for similar facilities.

Livestock and poultry (keeping, raising, maintaining)

Vehicle Parking:
In cases of uses which are permitted only by special exception, the number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Zoning Hearing Board.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

The following provisions shall apply to the keeping of all livestock and animals other than household pets:

A. Minimum lot area: 100,000 square feet in all districts.

(1) Additionally, the following list specifies additional area requirements by size of animals:

(a) Group 1: Animals whose average adult weight is less than 10 pounds shall be permitted at a density not to exceed 12 animals per acre.
(b) Group 2: Animals whose average adult weight is between 10 pounds and 65 pounds shall be permitted at a density not to exceed two animals per acre.
(c) Group 3: Animals whose average adult weight is greater than 65 pounds shall be permitted at a density of not more than one animal per acre.

(2) The keeping of a combination of animal types (Groups 1, 2, and 3) shall be limited to a maximum animal density not exceeding the ratio of the numbers of animals, by type.

(a) For example, to keep two horses (Group 3: 2 x 1 acre), six goats (Group 2: 6 x 0.5 acre), and 12 chickens (Group 1: 12 x 0.0833 acre), the minimum lot size would be six acres.

Lot averaging

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Pursuant to the following provisions:

In order to permit a more varied, more efficient and more economical development pattern in a specific location, to preserve stream valleys and other natural features, and to provide for better and more attractive arrangements of homes and open space than is possible under the usual district zoning requirements as applied to an individual lot, the requirements of Article V: R-2 Medium-Density Residential Districts may be modified when approved by the Township.

Lumber yard

Vehicle Parking:
One space for every one employee in the two largest shifts combined; provided, however, there shall be provided additional unpaved spaced on the lot, graded and maintained in grass which would, if paved, provide a total of one space for every 100 square feet of usable floor space to provide for possible conversion of the warehouse to office space.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Wholesale establishments, including lumber yard, building and plumbing supplies, farm machinery, motor vehicle fuels, warehousing for indoor storage only, and trucking incidental to such uses, pursuant to the provisions of § 370-160: Wholesale establishments, as presented below:

A. All truck terminals and exterior storage of trucks, trailers, and other vehicles shall not be permitted.
B. No outside storage of materials shall be located within 100 feet of any residential district.
C. No motorized vehicles or equipment (i.e., backhoes, dump trucks, forklifts, etc.) shall be used within 100 feet of any residential district, except for property maintenance.
D. The applicant shall provide screening.
E. Access shall be from a major or secondary collector street.
F. No fuel storage facility shall be located less than 100 feet from any lot line.
G. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.

Manufacturing

Vehicle Parking:
One space for every one employee; if more than a single work shift is used, then one space for every one employee in the two largest shifts combined
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Incinerators and manufacturing:

Incinerators, including processing or storage of explosives, paint, petroleum, gas, or coke, and manufacturing, including brewing; meat packing; manufacture or processing of chemical fertilizer, wood-pulp, flour mill, disinfectants or soap, foundry, steel mill, manufacture or processing of rubber products.

A. No use of land shall cause an increase in noise that exceeds any applicable standard set by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) or the United States Environmental Protection Administration (EPA).
B. No operation shall emit any smoke which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
C. No operation shall release any airborne dust, dirt or fly ash which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
D. No operation shall emit odorous gases or matter which are perceptible at any point along a lot line which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
E. No operation shall release any toxic gas or hazardous material or waste into the environment which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
F. No operation shall cause vibration which is perceptible at any point along a lot line which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
G. No operation shall produce heat or glare which is perceptible at any point along the lot line which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
H. Waste products shall be stored within enclosed buildings or in containers adequate to prevent the spread or attraction of vermin, and prevent the carrying of material by the wind. No liquid or solid waste or material, including any material of such nature or temperature as can contaminate any water supply or otherwise cause the emission of dangerous elements, shall be discharged at any point into any sewage disposal system, watercourse, lake or into the ground, except in accordance with standards approved by the DEP or other applicable regulatory department or agency.
I. All fuel storage areas shall comply with applicable regulations of the Pennsylvania State Fire Marshal and/or the Pennsylvania State Police.
J. Access shall be from a major street.
K. The applicant shall provide a plan for controlling traffic, noise and lighting.
L. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.

Manufacturing or processing of chemical fertilizer, wood-pulp, disinfectants, or soap

Vehicle Parking:
One space for every one employee; if more than a single work shift is used, then one space for every one employee in the two largest shifts combined.
In cases of uses which are permitted only by special exception, the number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Zoning Hearing Board.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Incinerators and manufacturing:

Incinerators, including processing or storage of explosives, paint, petroleum, gas, or coke, and manufacturing, including brewing; meat packing; manufacture or processing of chemical fertilizer, wood-pulp, flour mill, disinfectants or soap, foundry, steel mill, manufacture or processing of rubber products.

A. No use of land shall cause an increase in noise that exceeds any applicable standard set by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) or the United States Environmental Protection Administration (EPA).
B. No operation shall emit any smoke which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
C. No operation shall release any airborne dust, dirt or fly ash which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
D. No operation shall emit odorous gases or matter which are perceptible at any point along a lot line which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
E. No operation shall release any toxic gas or hazardous material or waste into the environment which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
F. No operation shall cause vibration which is perceptible at any point along a lot line which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
G. No operation shall produce heat or glare which is perceptible at any point along the lot line which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
H. Waste products shall be stored within enclosed buildings or in containers adequate to prevent the spread or attraction of vermin, and prevent the carrying of material by the wind. No liquid or solid waste or material, including any material of such nature or temperature as can contaminate any water supply or otherwise cause the emission of dangerous elements, shall be discharged at any point into any sewage disposal system, watercourse, lake or into the ground, except in accordance with standards approved by the DEP or other applicable regulatory department or agency.
I. All fuel storage areas shall comply with applicable regulations of the Pennsylvania State Fire Marshal and/or the Pennsylvania State Police.
J. Access shall be from a major street.
K. The applicant shall provide a plan for controlling traffic, noise and lighting.
L. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.

Manufacturing or processing of rubber products

Vehicle Parking:

Incinerators and manufacturing:

Incinerators, including processing or storage of explosives, paint, petroleum, gas, or coke, and manufacturing, including brewing; meat packing; manufacture or processing of chemical fertilizer, wood-pulp, flour mill, disinfectants or soap, foundry, steel mill, manufacture or processing of rubber products.

A. No use of land shall cause an increase in noise that exceeds any applicable standard set by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) or the United States Environmental Protection Administration (EPA).
B. No operation shall emit any smoke which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
C. No operation shall release any airborne dust, dirt or fly ash which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
D. No operation shall emit odorous gases or matter which are perceptible at any point along a lot line which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
E. No operation shall release any toxic gas or hazardous material or waste into the environment which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
F. No operation shall cause vibration which is perceptible at any point along a lot line which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
G. No operation shall produce heat or glare which is perceptible at any point along the lot line which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
H. Waste products shall be stored within enclosed buildings or in containers adequate to prevent the spread or attraction of vermin, and prevent the carrying of material by the wind. No liquid or solid waste or material, including any material of such nature or temperature as can contaminate any water supply or otherwise cause the emission of dangerous elements, shall be discharged at any point into any sewage disposal system, watercourse, lake or into the ground, except in accordance with standards approved by the DEP or other applicable regulatory department or agency.
I. All fuel storage areas shall comply with applicable regulations of the Pennsylvania State Fire Marshal and/or the Pennsylvania State Police.
J. Access shall be from a major street.
K. The applicant shall provide a plan for controlling traffic, noise and lighting.
L. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Incinerators and manufacturing:

Incinerators, including processing or storage of explosives, paint, petroleum, gas, or coke, and manufacturing, including brewing; meat packing; manufacture or processing of chemical fertilizer, wood-pulp, flour mill, disinfectants or soap, foundry, steel mill, manufacture or processing of rubber products.

A. No use of land shall cause an increase in noise that exceeds any applicable standard set by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) or the United States Environmental Protection Administration (EPA).
B. No operation shall emit any smoke which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
C. No operation shall release any airborne dust, dirt or fly ash which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
D. No operation shall emit odorous gases or matter which are perceptible at any point along a lot line which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
E. No operation shall release any toxic gas or hazardous material or waste into the environment which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
F. No operation shall cause vibration which is perceptible at any point along a lot line which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
G. No operation shall produce heat or glare which is perceptible at any point along the lot line which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
H. Waste products shall be stored within enclosed buildings or in containers adequate to prevent the spread or attraction of vermin, and prevent the carrying of material by the wind. No liquid or solid waste or material, including any material of such nature or temperature as can contaminate any water supply or otherwise cause the emission of dangerous elements, shall be discharged at any point into any sewage disposal system, watercourse, lake or into the ground, except in accordance with standards approved by the DEP or other applicable regulatory department or agency.
I. All fuel storage areas shall comply with applicable regulations of the Pennsylvania State Fire Marshal and/or the Pennsylvania State Police.
J. Access shall be from a major street.
K. The applicant shall provide a plan for controlling traffic, noise and lighting.
L. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.

Manufacturing, processing, or storage of explosives, paint, petroleum, gas, or coke

Vehicle Parking:
One space for every one employee; if more than a single work shift is used, then one space for every one employee in the two largest shifts combined.
In cases of uses which are permitted only by special exception, the number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Zoning Hearing Board.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Incinerators and manufacturing:

Incinerators, including processing or storage of explosives, paint, petroleum, gas, or coke, and manufacturing, including brewing; meat packing; manufacture or processing of chemical fertilizer, wood-pulp, flour mill, disinfectants or soap, foundry, steel mill, manufacture or processing of rubber products.

A. No use of land shall cause an increase in noise that exceeds any applicable standard set by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) or the United States Environmental Protection Administration (EPA).
B. No operation shall emit any smoke which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
C. No operation shall release any airborne dust, dirt or fly ash which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
D. No operation shall emit odorous gases or matter which are perceptible at any point along a lot line which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
E. No operation shall release any toxic gas or hazardous material or waste into the environment which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
F. No operation shall cause vibration which is perceptible at any point along a lot line which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
G. No operation shall produce heat or glare which is perceptible at any point along the lot line which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
H. Waste products shall be stored within enclosed buildings or in containers adequate to prevent the spread or attraction of vermin, and prevent the carrying of material by the wind. No liquid or solid waste or material, including any material of such nature or temperature as can contaminate any water supply or otherwise cause the emission of dangerous elements, shall be discharged at any point into any sewage disposal system, watercourse, lake or into the ground, except in accordance with standards approved by the DEP or other applicable regulatory department or agency.
I. All fuel storage areas shall comply with applicable regulations of the Pennsylvania State Fire Marshal and/or the Pennsylvania State Police.
J. Access shall be from a major street.
K. The applicant shall provide a plan for controlling traffic, noise and lighting.
L. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.

Meat packing

Vehicle Parking:
One space for every one employee; if more than a single work shift is used, then one space for every one employee in the two largest shifts combined.
In cases of uses which are permitted only by special exception, the number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Zoning Hearing Board.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Incinerators and manufacturing:

Incinerators, including processing or storage of explosives, paint, petroleum, gas, or coke, and manufacturing, including brewing; meat packing; manufacture or processing of chemical fertilizer, wood-pulp, flour mill, disinfectants or soap, foundry, steel mill, manufacture or processing of rubber products.

A. No use of land shall cause an increase in noise that exceeds any applicable standard set by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) or the United States Environmental Protection Administration (EPA).
B. No operation shall emit any smoke which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
C. No operation shall release any airborne dust, dirt or fly ash which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
D. No operation shall emit odorous gases or matter which are perceptible at any point along a lot line which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
E. No operation shall release any toxic gas or hazardous material or waste into the environment which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
F. No operation shall cause vibration which is perceptible at any point along a lot line which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
G. No operation shall produce heat or glare which is perceptible at any point along the lot line which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
H. Waste products shall be stored within enclosed buildings or in containers adequate to prevent the spread or attraction of vermin, and prevent the carrying of material by the wind. No liquid or solid waste or material, including any material of such nature or temperature as can contaminate any water supply or otherwise cause the emission of dangerous elements, shall be discharged at any point into any sewage disposal system, watercourse, lake or into the ground, except in accordance with standards approved by the DEP or other applicable regulatory department or agency.
I. All fuel storage areas shall comply with applicable regulations of the Pennsylvania State Fire Marshal and/or the Pennsylvania State Police.
J. Access shall be from a major street.
K. The applicant shall provide a plan for controlling traffic, noise and lighting.
L. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.

Medical or dental office or clinic

Vehicle Parking:
1. Professional office: one space for each 150 square feet of usable floor space exclusive of storage, stairwell, and utility space; provided, however, that for any medical or dental office or clinic, the parking requirements shall be six spaces per doctor or practitioner plus one space for each employee.
2. Office buildings: one space for each 150 square feet of usable floor space exclusive of storage, stairwells, and utility space.
3. Bank: three spaces for each teller window, but in no case less than 12 spaces, when not located in a shopping center.
NO District Parking:
All of the provisions of § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements herein, dealing with off-street parking, shall be applicable with regard to use or development under this district except to the extent that such provisions are inconsistent with the following:
A. Not less than 6.5 parking spaces shall be provided for each 1,000 square feet of net usable office space exclusive of stairways, closets, bathrooms, and storage areas.
B. In addition to required off-street parking spaces, a separate and distinct forty-foot-by-ten-foot loading and unloading zone shall be provided for each development under this district exceeding 100,000 square feet in gross building area.
A-R District Parking:
The provisions of § 370-183C to the contrary notwithstanding, no parking area shall be permitted within the front yard of any lot in this district nor closer than 150 feet to any residential district unless authorized as a special exception, but in no case shall any parking area be permitted closer than 50 feet to any residential district.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

NO District:
Offices for administrative, executive, professional and other similar uses the normal attributes of which do not involve the actual storage for sale, exchange, or delivery of merchandise on or from the premises and provided no such building shall exceed 6,000 square feet in gross floor area.

Mobile home parks

A parcel or contiguous parcels of land which has been so designed and improved that it contains two or more mobile home lots for placement thereon of mobile homes.

Vehicle Parking:
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Mobile home parks, which shall comply with all the requirements of Chapter 320: Subdivision and Land Development, and subject to the following provisions:

A. Mobile home parks shall conform to the following:

(1) Minimum tract size: 10 acres.
(2) Maximum density: six dwellings per developable acre.
(3) Minimum individual lot area: 4,000 square feet.
(4) Minimum tract perimeter setback: 50 feet.
(5) Minimum internal road frontage per lot: 30 feet.

B. Each mobile home park shall be established, maintained, constructed and operated in compliance with Article V, Section 501 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, as it may be amended, as well as Article VI: Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks of Chapter 320: Subdivision and Land Development.
C. Public or community water and sanitary sewer facilities shall be provided, as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
D. Access shall be from a major or secondary street.
E. Accessory uses shall be set back from all exterior lot lines not less than 50 feet.
F. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.

Mobile homes

A transportable, single-family dwelling, intended for permanent occupancy, contained in one unit, or in two or more units designed to be joined into one integral unit capable of again being separated for towing, which arrives at a site complete and ready for occupancy except for minor and incidental unpacking and assembly operations, and constructed so that it may be used without a permanent foundation, and constructed with the same, or similar, electrical, plumbing, and sanitary facilities as immobile housing. No titled or untitled vehicle, whether containing living quarters or not, shall be considered a mobile home under this chapter. For purposes of floodplain management only, the term mobile home" shall also include park trailers

Motels, hotels, inns and similar facilities

MOTEL

One or more buildings used for the purpose of providing temporary sleeping accommodations to the traveling public. Such accommodations shall be suitable for occupancy throughout the year and have accommodations for 10 or more guests.

INN

A commercial facility for the housing and feeding of transients, located in an existing building.

Vehicle Parking:
1 1/2 spaces for each rental unit, plus the required spaces for each accessory use, such as dining room, meeting room, restaurant, etc.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Motels, hotels, inns and similar facilities:

A. Access shall be from a major or secondary street.
B. All facilities shall be designed for transient tenants; units shall not contain more than two rooms, and shall not be connected by interior doors into groups of more than two units.
C. Lots shall not be less than four acres.
D. The Township may require screening where the facility adjoins residential areas.
E. A staffed on-site office shall be provided.
F. All parking areas shall be set back not less than 20 feet from all lot lines.
G. Each facility shall provide an area for meeting and dining on-site.
H. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181.

Motor vehicle fuels

Vehicle Parking:
One space for every 100 square feet of interior building area devoted to sales; and if the retail sale of automotive fuel and lubricants are included, the Board of Supervisors, at conditional use, may require an additional two spaces for each gasoline pump (one space per dispenser) located at either the pump or on the lot as additional parking spaces.
In cases of uses which are permitted only by special exception, the number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Zoning Hearing Board.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Wholesale establishments, including lumber yard, building and plumbing supplies, farm machinery, motor vehicle fuels, warehousing for indoor storage only, and trucking incidental to such uses.

A. All truck terminals and exterior storage of trucks, trailers, and other vehicles shall not be permitted.
B. No outside storage of materials shall be located within 100 feet of any residential district.
C. No motorized vehicles or equipment (i.e., backhoes, dump trucks, forklifts, etc.) shall be used within 100 feet of any residential district, except for property maintenance.
D. The applicant shall provide screening.
E. Access shall be from a major or secondary collector street.
F. No fuel storage facility shall be located less than 100 feet from any lot line.
G. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.

Multifamily housing (large lots)

HOUSING, MULTIFAMILY

A building designed for and occupied exclusively as residences for three or more families living independently of one another, with or without the provision of meal service for its tenants and guests, and with or without a central dining room therefor, but without meal service for the general public, and without habitable rooms in the basement other than janitor's living quarters.

Vehicle Parking:
Two all-weather parking spaces per dwelling, plus those required for any home occupation; provided, however, that for multifamily housing, such spaces shall be paved and curbed.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Multifamily Developments:

All dwellings shall be served by public or community water and sanitary sewage treatment facilities.

A. No more than eight dwellings may be located in any single structure.
B. The applicant shall provide elevations or renderings of the proposed structures.
C. For multifamily buildings all parking areas shall be provided in off-street areas, and no driveway area located in front of any structure shall be counted as a required parking space. It is the intent of this provision to avoid the parking of vehicles on streets or in driveway areas in front of the dwellings. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.
D. Not more than two adjacent structures shall have identical roof heights, roof styles, or setbacks from any access road or public street. Not more than eight units shall be placed in a single structure.
E. Access shall be from a major or secondary collector street.
F. The Township shall require landscaping.
G. Minimum yard setbacks shall be increased by not less than 50% in R-2, APO I and APO II Districts.
H. Minimum spacing shall be provided between buildings as shown in the table below:

Separation Requirements - Townhouses, Apartments and Similar Multifamily Housing

Dimension	Space Between Buildings (Feet)
Front to front	70
Front to side	50
Front to rear	70
Side to rear	30
Side to side	30
Rear to rear	50
Corner to corner	20

Multifamily Development Conversions:

A. An existing institutional building(s) may be used or replaced for multifamily use, subject to the following conditions:

(1) The use shall be subject to a maximum density of five units per acre of developable area.

(2) The use shall be subject to a minimum setback of 200 feet from the street (front yard setback) and 75 feet for each side yard and 125 feet for each rear yard.
(3) All access shall be from a major or secondary collector street to the next intersections (not a local street) providing clear sight distance, via entrance available for the exclusive use of the proposed multifamily project, which shall be located not less than 300 feet from any other driveway or entrance off the main road.
(4) The developable lot area shall be a minimum of 10 acres. Qualification for additional units requires five developable acre increments.
(5) The facility shall be served by public water and public sewer.
(6) Adequate landscaping shall be provided to substantially buffer the project, regarding visibility, as to front yard, both side yards and rear yard, and shall have a minimum depth of 30 feet, and shall be satisfactory to the Township Engineer or designated consultant, as to species and plantings.
(7) If the use is intended to serve persons requiring ongoing services, whether of a personal care, medical, or other supportive nature, the applicant shall demonstrate the following:

(a) Said supportive services will be responsive to the needs of the residents.
(b) Said supportive services will be sufficient in availability to service the said needs.
(c) Adequate assurance of the continued availability of said services shall be provided. A use so designated shall be permitted only as to such special purpose tenants. Said special purpose tenants may include mentally and/or physically disabled persons, but shall not admit active illegal substance users or alcohol abusers, nor persons subject to the continuing supervision of the criminal justice system.

(8) In considering any conditional use application, in addition to assurance that the aforementioned standards are satisfied, the Township Supervisors shall assure that the application satisfies the requirements of § 370-207: Applications for special exceptions and variances of this chapter, and shall determine that the standards contained in § 370-208: Standards for review of special exceptions have been satisfied.
(9) This section shall only apply to existing buildings or replacements thereof, but not so as to increase aggregate square footage of such buildings.
(10) Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.

Uses accessory to multifamily housing:

(1) Recreation facilities, designed for use by tenants and their guests, such as swimming pools, tennis and badminton courts, swings, seesaws, slides, pitch-and-putt golf course, and recreational activities similar to the foregoing, when made an integral part of the project design;
(2) Retail shops, designed for use by tenants and their guests, in multifamily projects containing 200 or more dwelling units, with the total area devoted to such shops:

(a) Not to exceed 20 square feet per dwelling unit; and
(b) Limited to a maximum floor area of 12,000 square feet.

Municipal landfill

Vehicle Parking:
One space for every one employee; if more than a single work shift is used, then one space for every one employee in the two largest shifts combined.
In cases of uses which are permitted only by special exception, the number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Zoning Hearing Board.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Pursuant to the following provisions:

A municipal landfill shall be permitted provided that all Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) regulations and permit requirements for solid waste facilities are observed.
Any applicant for a special exception for this use shall be required to provide to the Zoning Hearing Board's satisfaction that adequate provisions are made to reduce or minimize the noxious, offensive, dangerous or hazardous features thereof.

Municipal use (excluding dumps or landfills)

Vehicle Parking:
In cases of uses which are permitted only by special exception, the number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Zoning Hearing Board.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Public utilities:

A. The applicant shall demonstrate to the Zoning Hearing Board that the size and location of the proposed public utility is necessary to meet the particular nature of the public service.
B. The Zoning Hearing Board may require landscaping.
C. The Zoning Hearing Board may require the facility to be constructed of materials, colors and finishes which are compatible with the character of its neighborhood.
D. Parking shall be provided are required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities, unless the applicant can demonstrate that the nature of the facility requires a lesser amount of off-street parking.
E. The applicant shall provide a plan for controlling noise, odor, and visual effects of the facility.
F. Transportation facilities, such as bus stations, shall be located on a major street.

Uses accessory to educational institutions and municipal uses:

(1) Recreational facilities, including outdoor playing fields, walking trails, playground and other recreational area, customary structures for playing fields, including backstops, goalposts, fences, refreshment and service uses and buildings, shall be permitted as accessory uses to any educational institution. Outdoor playing fields may incorporate spectator stands for no more than 1,000 spectators, except that spectator stands for more than 1,000 spectators are permitted by conditional use, subject to the applicant submitting an additional traffic study for approval by the Township in compliance with § 320-18D(24) of Chapter 320, Subdivision and Land Development, of the Township Code;

(2) Maintenance facility, including the service, repair, fueling and maintenance of vehicles and equipment, provided that storage for any fueling tank does not exceed 1,000 gallons of capacity on that property. To the extent that an applicant desires to incorporate fuel tank storage in the aggregate greater than 5,000 gallons in capacity on that property, special exception approval shall be required; and

(3) Signs, in accordance with § 370-177B and § 370-178: General sign regulations, except directional signs are excluded from the total number of signs allowed, and letters painted on or affixed to a school building are excluded from the computation of the total exposed sign area.

FR, R-1, R-2, APO I and APO II Districts:
This use excludes dumps or landfills, but includes fire station use.

A-R District:
Excludes dumps

Public Facilities Zone (PFZ):
Includes buildings.

Neighborhood commercial shopping complex

A grouping of more than two and not to exceed five commercial establishments which are designed to serve the convenience shopping needs of the surrounding neighborhood, and which, in aggregate, does not exceed 15,000 square feet in gross floor area. Such a complex must be located on a lot held in single and separate ownership located within the NC Neighborhood Commercial District.

Vehicle Parking:
One space for every 180 square feet of gross leasable area, the spaces required above for certain individual establishments to the contrary notwithstanding, providing that up to 10% of the gross leasable area may be office space with no additional off-street parking required, but for every 100 square feet of office space in excess of such 10%, there shall be provided one additional space.
In cases of uses which are permitted only by special exception, the number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Zoning Hearing Board.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Neighborhood commercial shopping complex:

A. The Zoning Hearing Board may require landscaping and screening when adjoining residential areas.
B. Access shall be from a major or secondary street.
C. The applicant shall provide a plan for controlling traffic, noise and lighting.
D. Parking shall be provided pursuant to the provisions of § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.

Newspaper publishing or other print shop

No-impact home-based business

A business or commercial activity administered or conducted as an accessory use which is clearly secondary to the use as a residential dwelling and which involves no customer, client or patient traffic, whether vehicular or pedestrian, pickup, delivery or removal functions to or from the premises, in excess of those normally associated with residential use. The business or commercial activity must satisfy the following requirements:

A. The business activity shall be compatible with the residential use of the property and surrounding residential uses.
B. The business shall employ no employees other than family members residing in the dwelling.
C. There shall be no display or sale of retail goods and no stockpiling or inventory of a substantial nature.
D. There shall be no outside appearance of a business use, including, but not limited to, parking, signs or lights.
E. The business activity may not use any equipment or process which creates noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odors or electrical or electronic interference, including interference with radio or television reception, which is detectable in the neighborhood.
F. The business activity may not generate any solid waste or sewage discharge in volume or type which is not normally associated with residential use in the neighborhood.
G. The business activity shall be conducted only within the dwelling and may not occupy more than 25% of the habitable floor area.
H. The business may not involve any illegal activity.

Vehicle Parking:
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Class A home occupations shall be subject to the following:

A. No changes to the exterior of the dwelling shall be permitted which would have the effect of altering its character as a dwelling.
B. Not more than one employee not in residence in the dwelling shall be permitted.
C. No outside storage shall be permitted.
D. No vehicles, except for typical automobiles or pickup trucks, shall be used in the occupation.
E. No deliveries by tractor-trailer shall be permitted.
F. The occupation shall not result in any noise, glare, vibration, electrical or electromagnetic interference to radio or television signals, odor, glare or septic discharge which are significantly different from those of typical dwellings.
G. The resident shall operate the home occupation.
H. The home occupation shall not contribute more than five additional vehicle trips per day from the dwelling, and no commercial vehicles shall be used in the home occupation.
I. An area corresponding to not more than 20% or 500 square feet, whichever is less, of the gross square footage of the dwelling, including all floors and habitable basement areas, but excluding garage and attic space, shall be devoted or used for the home business.
J. No-impact home-based business.

Nursing home/congregate care senior housing

NURSING HOME

Any home or institution which operates or maintains facilities providing convalescent or chronic care for 24 consecutive hours for three or more patients not related by blood or marriage to the operator, who by reason of illness or infirmity, are unable to properly care for themselves. Convalescent and chronic care may include, but not be limited to, any or all procedures commonly employed in caring for the sick, such as administration of medicines, preparation of special diets, giving of bedside nursing care, application of dressings and bandages, and administering treatments prescribed by a duly licensed practitioner of the healing arts. It may also include care of mentally incompetent persons. Nothing in this definition shall be construed to include general hospitals or other places which provide care and treatment for the acutely ill and maintain and operate facilities for major surgery or obstetrics, or both. Nothing in this definition shall be construed to include any guest home, hotel, or related institution which is held forth to the public as providing, and which offers only board, room and laundry to persons not in need of medical or nursing treatment or supervision.

CONGREGATE CARE SENIOR HOUSING

A complex of dwellings, exclusively designed for and occupied by households having at least one person 62 years of age or older, which provides common facilities, including but not limited to dining, recreation, and practical nursing care. Dwellings may or may not include kitchens.

Vehicle Parking:
Three spaces for every four beds, or fraction thereof, plus one space for every two employees on the day shift.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Nursing home and congregate care senior housing:

A. Access shall be from a major or secondary street.
B. Minimum lot size shall not be less than five acres.
C. Parking areas shall be landscaped and screened when abutting residential areas.
D. The applicant shall provide a plan for controlling noise, traffic, odor, lighting, and litter.
E. All structures shall be set back not less than 200 feet from all lot lines.
F. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.

Offices (administrative, professional, executive, etc.)

Offices for administrative, professional, and other similar uses, the normal attributes of which do not involve the actual storage for sale, exchange or delivery of merchandise on or from the premises.

Vehicle Parking:
1. Professional office: one space for each 150 square feet of usable floor space exclusive of storage, stairwell, and utility space; provided, however, that for any medical or dental office or clinic, the parking requirements shall be six spaces per doctor or practitioner plus one space for each employee.
2. Office buildings: one space for each 150 square feet of usable floor space exclusive of storage, stairwells, and utility space.
3. Bank: three spaces for each teller window, but in no case less than 12 spaces, when not located in a shopping center.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

NO District:
Offices for administrative, executive, professional and other similar uses the normal attributes of which do not involve the actual storage for sale, exchange, or delivery of merchandise on or from the premises and provided no such building shall exceed 6,000 square feet in gross floor area.

Open space preservation development option

COMMON OPEN SPACE

A parcel or parcels of land or an area of water, or a combination of land and water, within a development site, logically interrelated and designed and intended for use or enjoyment of the residents of the development, not including street parking areas, yards and areas set aside for public facilities; common open space shall be substantially free of structures but may contain such improvements as are appropriate for the recreation of residents served thereby.

Vehicle Parking:
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

R-2 District:
In order to permit a more varied, more efficient and more economical development pattern in specific locations, to preserve stream valleys and other natural features, and to provide for better and more attractive arrangements of homes and open space than is possible under the usual district zoning regulations as applied to an individual tract of land exceeding 10 acres in size, the requirements of Article V: R-2 Medium-Density Residential Districts may be modified as authorized by § 370-25D of this chapter, when approved by the Township Board of Supervisors as a conditional use, subject to compliance with the following provisions:

A. Minimum tract size: 10 contiguous acres.
B. Dwelling type and density. Pursuant to the open space preservation development option, the tract may be developed for single-family detached homes at a density of one dwelling per 17,000 square feet of gross tract acreage (calculated on the entire title line boundaries of the tract and not excluding areas within road rights-of-way, natural resource protection or other unbuildable areas).
C. Criteria for approval. The Board of Supervisors, in evaluating the conditional use application for open space preservation development option, shall determine on the evidence submitted that the development plan meets the following criteria:

(1) No dwelling units shall be constructed closer than 50 feet to the perimeter boundary of the tract.
(2) All internal streets shall be private undedicated streets.
(3) Individual dwelling units shall be situated on building footprint lots where the lot boundary coincides with the outside edges of the walls of the dwelling unit, inclusive of porches and decks; provided, however, that each dwelling shall be separated from other dwellings by a minimum of 15 feet, and each dwelling unit shall be set back a minimum of 20 feet from the edge of paving of the private street toward which the dwelling unit faces and 10 feet from the edge of paving adjacent to a side or rear wall. No accessory structure shall be permitted unless otherwise approved by the Board of Supervisors as part of the conditional use approval.
(4) Based upon enhancing the setbacks beyond those which would otherwise be required under § 370-26: Lot size, height, area and bulk regulations, the plan with sufficient detail shall demonstrate the general footprints of buildings, impervious coverage, building or lot dimensions, existing and enhanced vegetation, and other amenities, that the plan provides for protection to neighboring property owners above that which would otherwise be required for single-family detached home development under § 370-25A and the area and bulk regulations of § 370-26: Lot size, height, area and bulk regulations.
(5) The development will be generally harmonious with the surrounding community, where existing built-up areas exist.
(6) Public water and public sewer shall be provided.
(7) Access shall be by way of one or more connections to an arterial, collector, or other access street, shall have safe sight distance and shall not otherwise pose a significant traffic hazard or congestion. Traffic impact will be demonstrated by a traffic impact analysis that shall be provided to the Township.
(8) The development plan shall be at least as protective of historic structures and environmental features as otherwise permitted uses.
(9) The plan shall provide for perimeter buffering and landscaping.
(10) Within the open space areas of the tract, the Board of Supervisors may require that the developer provide for recreational amenities.
(11) The total lot coverage for the tract shall not exceed 30% of the developable tract area.
(12) All other applicable criteria for conditional use under Article XX: Special Exception and Conditional Use Standards.
(13) All common areas and private streets will be owned and maintained by a homeowners association, pursuant to documentation to be reviewed and approved by the Township Supervisors, in accordance with the requirements of § 370-166E(5)(a).
(14) All open space areas will be deed restricted against further subdivision and land development, except for approved recreational amenities. Open space configuration shall be subject to the review and approval of the Board of Supervisors as part of the conditional use approval.
(15) This option may not be used in combination with lot averaging as set forth in § 370-28: Special provisions for averaging of lot sizes.
(16) The Board of Supervisors shall have the right to designate portions of the open space areas to be recreational amenities available for use by residents of immediately surrounding communities.

Outdoor dining

Vehicle Parking:
One space for every three seats, plus one space for every two employees during the daytime shift, when not located in a shopping center.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Notwithstanding § 370-77C to the contrary, outdoor dining, utilized for the purpose of furnishing food and beverages outside to the patrons of the restaurant, shall be permitted as a conditional accessory use to a restaurant use, upon compliance with and subject to the following additional regulations, provided said property is also in the Schuylkill Township Historic Overlay District.

A. Compliance with the parking requirement calculations of § 370-181B(8), which shall include a showing of strict compliance with the parking requirements as existing, and as proposed with and dedicated for the outdoor dining.
B. The outdoor dining area may not exceed 750 square feet, the maximum number of tables shall not be more than 35 tables or 100 seats, whichever is less, must be located in the rear yard, and a patio or deck area must exist or be constructed. In the event construction of a patio or deck is required, same must comply with the applicable standards and provisions of Article IX, Historic Resource Protection Standards.
C. The area used for outdoor dining must comply with the twenty-five-foot setback requirement of the NC District, and must be separated from all parking areas or driveways where abutting a residential property, by a fence, wall or other suitable barrier approved by the Zoning Officer, which prevents restaurant patrons from being harmed by motor vehicles traveling on such parking areas or driveways.
D. Prior to serving food or beverages outdoors, the restaurant must obtain all necessary permits from all governmental and municipal agencies having jurisdiction, including but not limited to the Chester County Health Department and the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board.
E. The area used for outdoor dining may not be used for outdoor entertainment with amplified sound equipment; in no event shall any stereo or acoustic music noise emanate beyond the property boundary line.
F. The outdoor dining area shall be closed no later than 12:00 midnight.

Parking

PARKING SPACE
A reasonably level space, having a surface slope not exceeding 5%, available for the parking of one motor vehicle exclusive of passageways, driveways, or other means of circulation or access dimensioned as required in Chapter 320, Subdivision and Land Development.

PARKING SPACE, ALL-WEATHER
A parking space surfaced to whatever extent necessary to permit reasonable use under all conditions of weather.

Vehicle Parking:
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

For comprehensive information on parking in all zoning districts in the Township, see Article XXII: Vehicle Controls.

See § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities for a list of detailed parking requirements for specific land uses.

NO District:
All of the provisions of § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements, dealing with off-street parking, shall be applicable with regard to use or development under this district except to the extent that such provisions are inconsistent with the following:

A. Not less than 6.5 parking spaces shall be provided for each 1,000 square feet of net usable office space exclusive of stairways, closets, bathrooms, and storage areas.
B. In addition to required off-street parking spaces, a separate and distinct forty-foot-by-ten-foot loading and unloading zone shall be provided for each development under this district exceeding 100,000 square feet in gross building area.

A-R District:
The provisions of § 370-183C to the contrary notwithstanding, no parking area shall be permitted within the front yard of any lot in this district nor closer than 150 feet to any residential district unless authorized as a special exception, but in no case shall any parking area be permitted closer than 50 feet to any residential district.

LI District:
The provisions of Article XXII: Vehicle Controls to the contrary notwithstanding, there shall be no off-street parking within a front yard, or within a side yard abutting a street.

Public Facilities Zone (PFZ):
Minimum parking requirements for uses listed above are two spaces for 1,000 square feet of building and a maximum of five spaces for every 1,000 square feet of building, with the exception of parking for educational institutions, which shall be one space for every four seats in the single largest place of assembly.

Parks (including trail systems)

Vehicle Parking:
In cases of uses which are permitted only by special exception, the number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Zoning Hearing Board.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Parks and recreational facilities:

A. Access and frontage of any public park containing recreational facilities shall be on major or secondary streets.
B. Active outdoor recreation activities shall be set back not less than 50 feet from any lot line.
C. The applicant shall provide a plan for controlling traffic, noise, light, litter, trespassing, dust and pollution.
D. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.

Uses accessory to public parks:
Customary recreational, refreshment and service uses and buildings in any public park, recreation area, and playground or other recreational area shall be permitted as accessory uses to a public park.

Public Facilities Zone (PFZ):
This use also includes a public or private club for swimming, tennis, golf, or riding or other similar forms of recreation

Personal service shops (including p/u station for laundry and dry cleaning)

Includes a barber, beauty salon and a pickup station for laundry and dry cleaning.

Pharmacy/drug store

An area of land, together with any structures erected thereon, including drive-through lanes and canopies, where medical prescriptions are filled and prescription and over-the-counter drugs, medical supplies, food, beverages, personal care items, greeting cards and similar retail items are sold in one store under one operator as further limited in § 370-170. This definition shall not include a supermarket.

Vehicle Parking:
One space for every 100 square feet of interior building area devoted to sales, when not in a shopping center, with a minimum of four spaces per store or shop.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Pharmacy/drugstore:
In considering an application for conditional use approval for the use of a lot as a pharmacy/drugstore, the plan shall meet the following criteria:

A. Unless otherwise set forth in this section, the regulations of the district in which the lot is located shall govern.
B. The building used as the pharmacy/drugstore shall contain no more than 17,500 square feet of gross floor area.
C. All ingress and egress from any lot upon which there is proposed to be located a pharmacy/drugstore shall provide safe and convenient travel.
D. No outdoor display of products shall be permitted.
E. All trash generated from a pharmacy/drugstore shall be stored in a completely fenced-in or screened enclosure and may be so stored for periods not to exceed seven days. Bins shall be subject to setbacks in underlying districts.
F. Parking on any lot used as a pharmacy/drugstore shall be provided as required by § 370-181B(9) of this chapter.
G. Landscaping and screening on any lot used as a pharmacy/drugstore shall be provided as required by this chapter and § 320-34: Screening, landscaping and buffering of Chapter 320: Subdivision and Land Development.
H. The Board of Supervisors may require the applicant to submit a traffic study illustrating the adequacy of existing or proposed roadways to accommodate any increase in traffic from the proposed pharmacy/drugstore. Any such traffic study shall be prepared in sufficient detail to determine peak traffic volumes and roadway capacity and provide acceptable solutions to traffic congestion.
I. Except as provided herein, the use shall conform to all requirements of this chapter and Chapter 320: Subdivision and Land Development.
J. No direct or sky-reflected glare, whether from spotlights, floodlights, searchlights or other sources, shall be visible from adjoining streets or adjacent lots when viewed by a person standing on ground level, or from floor level on an adjacent property.
K. The use of a lot as a pharmacy/drugstore shall not emit odorous fumes, gases or other odorous matter in such quantities as to be offensive at any point on or beyond the lot lines of such lot. The guide for determining such quantities of offensive odors shall be the 50% response level of Table I (Odor Thresholds in Air), "Research on Chemical Odors: Part 1 – Odor Thresholds for 53 Commercial Chemicals," October 1968, Manufacturing Chemicals Association, Inc., Washington, DC.

L. Exterior lighting on any lot used as a pharmacy/drugstore shall be properly shielded so as to not be directed towards, or shine onto, other lots.

Physical therapy facility, public

Public library

Public utilities

A public utility as that term is defined in the Pennsylvania Public Utility Code, 66 Pa.C.S.A. 101 et seq.

Vehicle Parking:
In cases of uses which are permitted only by special exception, the number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Zoning Hearing Board.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Public utility corporations and authorities.
In accordance with Article VI, Section 619, of the Act of July 31, 1968 (P.L. 247), this chapter shall not apply to any existing or proposed building, or extension thereof, or to any land, used or to be used, by a public utility corporation or public utility authority, if upon petition of the corporation or authority, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission shall, after public hearing, decide that the present or proposed situation or use of the building or land in question is reasonably necessary for the convenience or welfare of the public. Minimum lot area regulations of this chapter shall not apply to electric substations, pumping stations, and other facilities of an authorized public utility; provided, however, that all required yard and maximum height regulations shall apply except for necessary towers, poles, and lighting arrestors.

Public utilities:

A. The applicant shall demonstrate to the Zoning Hearing Board that the size and location of the proposed public utility is necessary to meet the particular nature of the public service.
B. The Zoning Hearing Board may require landscaping.
C. The Zoning Hearing Board may require the facility to be constructed of materials, colors and finishes which are compatible with the character of its neighborhood.
D. Parking shall be provided are required in § 370-181, unless the applicant can demonstrate that the nature of the facility requires a lesser amount of off-street parking.
E. The applicant shall provide a plan for controlling noise, odor, and visual effects of the facility.
F. Transportation facilities, such as bus stations, shall be located on a major street.

Recreation

RECREATION, ACTIVE

Leisure-time activities, usually of an organized nature and performed with others, often requiring equipment and taking place at prescribed times, places, sites, or fields.

RECREATION, PASSIVE

Any leisure time activity not considered as active.

Vehicle Parking:
Theater: one space for every three seats (the required spaces and movement lanes shall be paved and the perimeter of the parking area shall be curbed.
Bowling alley: eight spaces per lane, plus the required spaces for each accessory use, such as restaurant.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Parks and recreational facilities:

A. Access and frontage of any public park containing recreational facilities shall be on major or secondary streets.
B. Active outdoor recreation activities shall be set back not less than 50 feet from any lot line.
C. The applicant shall provide a plan for controlling traffic, noise, light, litter, trespassing, dust and pollution.
D. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.

FR, R-1 and R-2 Districts:
Includes a public or private club for swimming, tennis, golf, or riding or other similar forms of recreation

C District:
This use includes indoor theater, bowling lanes or other place of indoor recreation.

Recreation facilities

RECREATION, ACTIVE

Leisure-time activities, usually of an organized nature and performed with others, often requiring equipment and taking place at prescribed times, places, sites, or fields.

RECREATION, PASSIVE

Any leisure time activity not considered as active.

Repair services

Includes retail establishments for sales of dry goods, drugs, food, jewelry, variety and general merchandise, flowers, hardware, household furnishings and supplies, including repair services.

Residential dwelling unit as a secondary use located in an upper story above ground-floor use

DWELLING, UNIT

A single living space for one family, providing sleeping, cooking, and sanitary facilities, excluding individual rental units in a motel, rooming house, institutional home, dormitory, and the like.

DWELLING

Any building or other structure designed and occupied exclusively for residence purposes, including an apartment and mobile home, but excluding rental units in a motel, rooming house, institutional home, dormitory, and the like.

Restaurant, tearoom, confectionery or other places serving food or beverages

RESTAURANT

A place of business serving food and beverages prepared for consumption within a building, and providing table or sit-down service only, but not including outdoor counter service or curb service. The inside tables must seat comfortably a total of not less than 25 people.

Vehicle Parking:
One space for every three seats, plus one space for every two employees during the daytime shift, when not located in a shopping center.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

NC and C Districts:
Restaurant, tearoom, confectionery or other places serving food or beverages, provided that no outdoor or curb service shall be permitted.

LI and I/LI Districts:
Business or professional office park, restaurant, personal services shop, provided that such uses are planned and incorporated as an industrial park.

Retail establishment including repair services

Includes retail establishments for sale of dry goods, drugs, food, jewelry, variety and general merchandise, flowers, hardware, household furnishings and supplies, including repair services.

Rooming houses

HOUSE, ROOMING

A dwelling in which temporary sleeping accommodations for daily occupancy are provided for rent to less than 10 persons, whether or not the serving of meals is included, but not to include continuous occupancy (occupancy for more than 30 consecutive days) and not to include occupancy by other than individuals requiring temporary daily residential occupancy.

Vehicle Parking:
Two all-weather parking spaces per dwelling, plus those required for any home occupation; provided, however, that for multifamily housing, such spaces shall be paved and curbed.
In cases of uses which are permitted only by special exception, the number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Zoning Hearing Board.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Rooming homes may be conducted in single-family dwellings subject to the following provisions:

A. All dwelling facilities shall be located in detached dwellings.
B. Not more than one dwelling space is permitted for each 5,000 square feet of gross lot area.
C. The residential character of the facade shall be maintained.
D. The minimum lot size shall not be less than two acres.
E. All parking areas shall be set back not less than 25 feet from all lot lines.
F. Not less than one off-street parking space shall be provided for each rental space. No front yard areas shall be utilized for parking other than on an existing driveway.
G. All units shall have not less than two means of egress.
H. Access shall be from a major or secondary collector street.
I. Units shall be designed for transient tenants, shall contain not more than two rooms per rental unit, and shall not be connected by interior doors into groups of more than two units.

Self-service laundry or dry-cleaning establishment

Vehicle Parking:
One space for every 100 square feet of interior building area devoted to sales, when not in a shopping center, with a minimum of four spaces per store or shop.
In cases of uses which are permitted only by special exception, the number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Zoning Hearing Board.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Undertaking establishment, self-service laundry or dry-cleaning establishment:

A. No structure shall be located within 100 feet of any residentially zoned area.
B. The applicant shall provide landscaping and screening.
C. The applicant shall provide a plan for controlling loitering, noise, littering and lighting.
D. No lighting shall shine towards any residentially zoned area.
E. Access shall be from a major or secondary collector street.
F. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.

Service and repair of vehicles

Vehicle Parking:
In cases of uses which are permitted only by special exception, the number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Zoning Hearing Board.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Includes gasoline service station, service and repair of vehicles, storage garage, automobile sales establishment, automatic automobile laundries and car wash facilities and is pursuant to the following provisions:

A. No lot or any portion shall be located within 200 feet of a school, place of worship, or public recreation area, or residential district.
B. All accesses shall be designed to provide safe and convenient travel without the potential for backing vehicles into a public street.
C. Pumps, pump islands, vacuum stations, air towers, vending machines, canopies and other structures shall not be located in any required yards or setbacks. No outdoor display of products not associated with the use shall be permitted.
D. A landscaped screening area shall be provided along all property lines, excluding the front line, and property lines adjacent to existing commercial uses and adjacent access points. Planting shall not interfere with the normal line of sight needed for safe entering and exiting maneuvers by vehicles.
E. All vehicles (except for tow trucks) shall be stored within a building when the facility is not open for business, but may be stored in rear yards, or in front or side yards when screened from view. Licensed vehicles, unregistered or dismantled automobiles, trucks, tractors, trailers, or parts may be placed outside for periods not to exceed 14 days. No Township rights-of-way may be utilized for any purpose. Vehicles shall not be parked outside the main structure during the hours of 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. in excess of one vehicle for every 500 square feet of business lot area exclusive of buildings or structures, unless screened. There shall be no limitation on the number of vehicles parked within a structure.
F. There shall be no unscreened outside storage of material, although items for sale may be displayed provided they are not placed in required minimum yard areas. No portable signs shall be allowed at any time or at any location.
G. Trash, oil cans, tires, discarded motor vehicle parts and components and any other waste materials may be stored in a completely fenced in or screened enclosure for periods not to exceed 14 days. The area of such enclosure shall not exceed 200 square feet.
H. All landscaped areas shall be maintained in a neat and healthy condition at all times.
I. Public-address system or any other outdoor amplified noises are prohibited.
J. All parking areas and spaces shall have paved, dustless or gravel surfaces, and shall use wheel stops, curbs or other means to define the areas in which vehicles may be stored.
K. No vehicle shall be parked or placed in required minimum yard setbacks.
L. The Zoning Hearing Board may limit lighting of signs if there are residential uses within 100 feet.
M. The minimum lot area is one acre.
N. The applicant shall provide landscaping and screening.
O. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.
P. No outside storage of materials shall be located within 100 feet of any residential district.

Shopping center (commercial cluster development)

SHOPPING CENTER

A unified grouping of commercial establishments containing five or more stores, shops, or outlets and located on a site of not less than 10 acres within the C Commercial District, which site shall be in single and separate ownership.

Vehicle Parking:
One space for every 180 square feet of gross leasable area, the spaces required above for certain individual establishments to the contrary notwithstanding, providing that up to 10% of the gross leasable area may be office space with no additional off-street parking required, but for every 100 square feet of office space in excess of such 10% there shall be provided one additional space.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Shopping center:

A. The applicant shall submit a plan to demonstrate that sufficient off-street parking will be provided to prevent traffic congestion onto adjoining and nearby roads.
B. The applicant shall provide screening.
C. Access shall be from a major street.
D. The applicant shall provide a plan for controlling traffic, noise and lighting.

Signs (including billboards)

A structure, building, wall or other outdoor surface, or any device used for visual communications which is used for the purpose of bringing the subject thereof to the attention of the public, or to display, identify and publicize the name and product or service of any organization or person.

Vehicle Parking:
In cases of uses which are permitted only by special exception, the number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Zoning Hearing Board.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

See Article XXI: Signs for more detailed information.
See § 370-63: Signs for detailed information on signs and historic resources.

See Sign Permits for more information on procedures.
See Lighting of Signs for information on procedures.

See Sign Plan Requirements for more information

Billboards:

A. Billboard signs, or billboards, shall be constructed, located and operated only in the LI Limited Industrial District in accordance with the following regulations:

(1) Construction.

(a) A billboard shall be constructed as a ground sign.
(b) No individual billboard sign area shall exceed 300 square feet. However, where the principal road associated with the proposed billboard has an average daily traffic count as defined by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation of less than 19,000, the billboard sign area shall not exceed 210 square feet. If present, nondisplay physical borders around the display image shall not exceed six inches on a side.
(c) A billboard shall have a maximum total height of 35 feet. The height of such sign shall be measured from the average grade based on the area found within a fifty-foot radius of the outer limits of the sign structure, to the highest point of the structure.
(d) A billboard shall contain no more than two billboard display areas. A triangular three-sided configuration shall not be permitted.
(e) Billboards may be double-faced and have back-to-back images, provided that the two faces are:

[1] Parallel and not offset from each other in any direction;
[2] The same size; and
[3] Not angled more than 30° from the perpendicular to the road cartway.

(f) All billboards shall be serviced by underground electrical wiring.
(g) A billboard shall be properly and adequately secured to prevent unauthorized access, with such features as a locked ladder way.
(h) Billboards shall require a building permit and shall be constructed and maintained in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code as enacted in Schuylkill Township.
(i) All applications for a building permit shall be accompanied by an engineering plan signed and sealed by a Pennsylvania licensed professional engineer. Such a plan shall illustrate that the sign, configuration, dimensions, characteristics, attachment details, anchoring details, and the like have been designed in accordance with accepted engineering practices.

(2) Location.

(a) Billboards shall be located only along state roads.
(b) Billboards shall be separated by a minimum distance of 1,000 linear feet as measured along the road right-of-way line.
(c) A maximum of one ground sign is permitted on a lot, as set forth in Article XIV: LI Limited Industrial District, and below.
(d) A billboard shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from any ultimate street or road right-of-way.
(e) Billboards shall be located at least 100 linear feet from any lot line of a residential use or district.
(f) Billboards shall be screened from any abutting property used or zoned for residential use. Such screening shall consist of evergreen trees of a least 15 feet in height at the time of planting that form a continuous visual buffer along or near the property line abutting the residential use or lot. Such screening shall be installed prior to completion of construction and prior to obtaining a certificate of use and occupancy.
(g) Billboards shall be located at least 300 linear feet from the nearest lot line of a park, playground, school, library, or municipal use or property.
(h) Billboards shall be located at least 150 feet from any intersection with a traffic signal measured from the center line of the intersection, and no billboard shall cause any visual obstruction to traffic or traffic control devices.
(i) Billboards shall not be located in, nor project into any existing easement.

(3) Operation.

(a) The billboard shall be externally or internally illuminated only from 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. All lighting fixtures shall be equipped with devices which automatically extinguish the lighting at 11:00 p.m.
(b) Lighting shall comply with the Illuminating Engineering Society of North America's (IES) recommended practices and criteria in the IES Lighting Handbook, including, but not limited to, criteria for full cutoff fixtures.
(c) All lighting shall be aimed, located, designed, fitted and maintained so as not to create light trespass glare and not project or reflect light onto a neighboring use or property, frontage road or street, or nearby intersecting road.
(d) Fixtures shall be equipped with, or be capable of being back-fitted with light-directing devices, such as shields, visors or hoods when necessary to redirect offending light distribution.
(e) There shall be a maximum luminance of 0.1 footcandles measured at any residential property line, and a maximum luminance of 1.0 footcandles measured at any nonresidential property line.
(f) No billboard advertisements for cigarettes or tobacco products shall be permitted.
(g) All maintenance, cleaning and repair, including repair of torn or worn advertising copy, and removal of graffiti shall be performed promptly by the sign owner or lessee. In the event the Township notifies the owner or lessee of any damage, vandalism, graffiti or disrepair to the billboard, the owner or lessee shall repair or correct the problem within hours of such notification. If repairs and corrections are not timely, the Township shall have the right, but not the obligation, to make repairs or corrections and be reimbursed the cost thereof by the owner or lessee.

B. Digital billboard signs, or digital billboards, may be permitted in the LI Limited Industrial District, but shall be designed in accordance with the following regulations:

(1) The regulations of § 370-179A and § 370-179C shall apply.
(2) The digital billboard shall be a ground sign.
(3) The display shall have a maximum luminance of 5,000 nits during daylight hours and a maximum of 125 nits from 6:00 p.m. through 11:00 p.m., provided the brightness of the digital billboard does not exceed 0.3 footcandles of light above the normal ambient light levels. Such signs shall be equipped with automatic dimming technology which automatically adjusts the sign's brightness based on ambient light conditions:

(a) The billboard luminance specification shall be determined by a footcandle metering device held at a height of five feet, and aimed towards the billboard from a distance of 150 feet.
(b) The metering device shall be at a location perpendicular to the billboard center (as seen in plan view) as this angle has the highest luminance.
(c) This check shall include the measurement of an all-white image displayed by the billboard to evaluate the worst case condition.
(d) If the difference in luminance between the billboard on and the billboard off conditions is 0.3 footcandles or less, then the billboard luminance is in compliance.

(4) The message displayed on the digital billboard shall be static for a minimum of eight seconds.
(5) When the message on the digital billboard is transitioned, it shall be accomplished in one second or less with all moving parts or illumination changing simultaneously and in unison.
(6) The message displayed during the static display period on the digital billboard shall be static and shall not have movement, or the appearance or optical illusion of movement, or the flashing, scintillating or the varying of light intensity.
(7) There shall be no visual special effects of any kind during the transition between successive messages on the digital billboard. The screen shall transition from one message to the next with no perceptible dimming, swiping or blanking of the display, and with no visible effects, such as fade, dissolve, or other animated transition methods. The change in message shall consist of a seamless, imperceptible transition from one image to the next.
(8) Message sequencing on the digital billboard shall be prohibited.
(9) The digital billboard shall contain a default mechanism that will freeze the sign display in one position if a malfunction occurs, or shut down and show full black on the display.
(10) No portion of the digital billboard shall rotate, move, or produce noise, smoke or odor, give the illusion of movement; display video; be animated, blinking, scrolling or flashing; consist of any other type of variable message, electronic, trivision or other animated characteristics.
(11) The owner of the digital billboard shall provide for appropriate luminance levels during times of inclement weather, particularly daytime fog, during which times there may exist bright ambient lighting conditions (which would otherwise warrant high luminance levels from the billboard) but during which times there exists a need for lower luminance from the billboard for safety reasons.
(12) The digital billboard shall not have lighting that would compete with or distract from traffic signal lighting.
(13) The digital billboard shall not display words or symbols that connote traffic control commands, such as but not limited to "stop" or "danger," or which may be confused with a traffic control sign displayed by a public authority.
(14) The digital billboard shall not be painted with, or be composed of any fluorescent, phosphorescent, or holographic material.
(15) In the event of a public emergency, such as extreme weather, hazardous traffic conditions, natural disasters, attacks by terrorists, amber alerts, emergency evacuations, public infrastructure failures, massive traffic accidents or a blockade of traffic, the digital billboard shall, upon directive from the Township, continuously display a public emergency message as communicated by Township, state or federal officials. The time for the public emergency message shall be a minimum period of two hours or until such time as the public emergency message is no longer deemed necessary as determined by the Township, whichever period shall be shorter. Such messages shall preempt paying advertisers. The Township shall develop, adopt, and communicate to the owner a written protocol concerning the display of such public emergency messages in order to ensure that the messages are communicated as quickly as possible, and for the duration necessary.
(16) The digital billboard shall be designed to employ ambient light meters at no less than three locations, and utilize technology which operates at one intensity level for all colors displayed. The billboard shall be upgraded with respect to the above as improvements in technology become available and such upgrade(s) shall occur within one year of the availability of such technology.

C. Termination of billboard use.

(1) Discontinuance of the use of a billboard for a period of six consecutive months constitutes termination of use of the billboard.
(2) A billboard which has terminated use shall be removed within 60 days of termination of use by the owner or lessee and at the expense of the owner or lessee.
(3) To ensure that the billboard will be properly removed after the termination of use, a bond or other security acceptable to the Township, in the form, amount, and duration satisfactory to the Township, shall be posted with the Township at the time of issuance of a certificate of use and occupancy.

Solar power facility, commercial

Commercial facilities engaged in the use of solar panels to convert energy from the sun into electrical energy (including, without limitation, power inverters and transformers) for use on the lot on which such commercial facilities are located or on adjacent lots held in the same ownership as the lot on which commercial solar power facilities are located.

Vehicle Parking:
One parking space.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Commercial solar power facilities.
The following provisions shall apply to commercial solar power facilities within the Township:

A. Impervious coverage and building coverage. The area of any solar panels (including, without limitation, framing for the same) shall not be included in the calculation of impervious surface, impervious coverage or building coverage, provided that the area directly beneath the solar panels remains pervious for purposes of determining compliance with the area and bulk criteria set forth in this section.
B. Projections into required yards. Commercial solar panels (including, without limitation, framing for the same) may extend into required yards. Commercial solar panels (including, without limitation, framing for the same) may extend a maximum distance of 10 feet into required yards abutting properties currently used or zoned for residential purposes, provided that no base or foundation of any solar panels shall extend into any required yard.
C. Lot size and area and bulk regulations. The lot size and area and bulk regulations applicable in the zoning district in which a commercial solar power facility is located shall apply to the commercial solar power facility, except that the maximum height of the solar or photovoltaic panels above ground surface shall not exceed 10 feet.
D. Buffer screen. Except as provided in § 370-138E, below each commercial solar power facility shall include a buffer to create a continuous visual screen between the solar power facility and a person standing at ground level on an adjacent residentially zoned lot or a public right-of-way. Such buffer shall be comprised of opaque fencing, landscaping, earthen berms, or some combination thereof to be approved by the Township Zoning Officer. Said buffer shall be not less than eight feet in height and not less than 10 feet in width.
E.Solar access. The owner or operator of any commercial solar power facility shall not erect or plant on the lot on which the commercial solar power facility is located any building, structure, fencing or landscaping which would block sunlight from reaching less than 90% of any solar panel between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
F. Glare. No commercial solar power facility shall create glare visible from adjoining public rights-of-way, streets, or adjacent lots when viewed by a person standing on ground level or which shall be visible from any floor level in a structure measuring 35 feet or less and located on an adjacent property. All solar panels, frames, posts, etc., shall be color matched and of an earth-tone color so that the color of all components shall be uniform.
G. Vehicular access. Each commercial solar power facility shall be provided with a stabilized means of vehicular access to and from a public roadway.
H. Parking. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.
I. Commercial solar power facilities shall not occupy flood hazard and wetland districts, the fifty-foot no-structure setback from flood hazard and wetland districts, wetland margins, steep slopes, or natural surface drainage courses.
J. Commercial solar power facilities, including all components thereof, shall be designed to withstand a ground level wind velocity of 130 miles per hour.

Solid waste disposal facility (including transfer station)

SOLID WASTES

All refuse including garbage and trash.

Vehicle Parking:
One space for every one employee; if more than a single work shift is used, then one space for every one employee in the two largest shifts combined.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Solid waste disposal facility:

A. Lot sizes shall not be less than the following:

(1) Solid waste disposal (i.e., landfill) and processing: 50 acres.
(2) Transfer station: five acres.

B. No extraction or processing shall be permitted within 200 feet of any lot line, or 500 feet of any residential use or district.
C. The applicant must comply with all applicable state and federal standards and regulations.
D. The Township may require the use to be screened from all roads and adjoining properties, and may require the use of chain-link fencing, not less than eight feet in height.
E. All uses shall provide sufficiently long stacking lanes into the facility, to avoid the backup of vehicles onto public roads.
F. All driveways onto the site must be paved with asphalt not less than 100 feet from the street right-of-way line. In addition, a fifty-foot long gravel section of driveway shall be placed just beyond the preceding one-hundred-foot paved section to dislodge any debris that may have become attached to a vehicle's wheels. All access roads shall be cleaned of debris daily.
G. All operations shall be continuously supervised by a qualified facility operator.
H. Access to the site shall be controlled to prevent unauthorized dumping, trespassing or vandalism.
I. Leachate shall be disposed in compliance with any applicable state and federal laws or regulations. In no event shall leachate be disposed of in any stormwater facility, into the ground, or in any other manner inconsistent with the regulations of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
J. A hydrogeological study shall be provided to enable the Township to evaluate the impact of the proposed development on the groundwater supply and on existing wells, to determine if there is an adequate supply of water for the proposed development and to estimate the impact of the new development on existing wells in the vicinity. The applicant shall submit an analysis of raw water needs (groundwater or surface water) from either private or public sources, indicating the quantity of and periods of water demand. The water feasibility shall be reviewed by the Township Engineer.
K. A water system which does not provide an adequate supply of water for the proposed development, considering both quantity and quality, or does not provide for adequate ground water recharge considering the water withdrawn by the proposed development shall not be approved by the Township. A hydrogeological study shall include the following information (unless more stringent regulations are set by county, state, or federal agencies, in which case, the more stringent regulations shall be met):

(1) Calculations of the projected water needs.
(2) A geologic and soils map of the area.
(3) The location of all existing wells within 1,000 feet of the site and all known point sources of water pollution.
(4) The long-term safe water yield shall be determined.
(5) A determination of the effects of the proposed water supply system on the quantity and quality of water in nearby wells, streams and groundwater table.
(6) A statement of the qualifications and the signature(s) of the person(s) preparing the study.

L. A landscape strip shall be located along all property lines. No structures, storage, parking or any other related activity or operation shall be permitted within this landscape strip. Fences or other structural screening erected on the site must not be located within this landscape strip. All uses shall provide not less than a one-hundred-foot deep landscaping screen. The Township may require that an elevated berm be incorporated into the landscape strip.
M. The applicant shall submit a plan demonstrating safe access to the site, control of odors, noise, vermin, sanitation, trespassing, control of blowing litter, and control of fly rock if blasting is proposed.
N. Hours of operation shall be limited to the hours between 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
O. All access shall be from major or secondary collector streets.
P. A plan shall be prepared for reclamation of the site upon conclusion of the activity.
Q. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.
R. The stripping of topsoil or sod shall be permitted only as part of the construction or alteration of a building or part of the grading incidental to such construction, including installation of utilities, in connection with the construction or alternation of a street, in connection with normal lawn preparation and maintenance, or in farming operations in those zoning districts where such use is permitted, provided sound soil conservation practices are observed.

Stable, private

Vehicle Parking:
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

The following provisions shall apply to the keeping of all livestock and animals other than household pets:

A. Minimum lot area: 100,000 square feet in all districts.

(1) Additionally, the following list specifies additional area requirements by size of animals:

(a) Group 1: Animals whose average adult weight is less than 10 pounds shall be permitted at a density not to exceed 12 animals per acre.
(b) Group 2: Animals whose average adult weight is between 10 and 65 pounds shall be permitted at a density not to exceed two animals per acre.
(c) Group 3: Animals whose average adult weight is greater than 65 pounds shall be permitted at a density of not more than one animal per acre.

(2) The keeping of a combination of animal types (Groups 1, 2, and 3) shall be limited to a maximum animal density not exceeding the ratio of the numbers of animals, by type.

(a) For example, to keep two horses (Group 3: 2 x 1 acre), six goats (Group 2: 6 x 0.5 acre), and 12 chickens (Group 1: 12 x 0.0833 acre), the minimum lot size would be six acres.

Steel mill

Vehicle Parking:
One space for every one employee; if more than a single work shift is used, then one space for every one employee in the two largest shifts combined.
In cases of uses which are permitted only by special exception, the number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Zoning Hearing Board.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Incinerators and manufacturing:

Incinerators, including processing or storage of explosives, paint, petroleum, gas, or coke, and manufacturing, including brewing; meat packing; manufacture or processing of chemical fertilizer, wood-pulp, flour mill, disinfectants or soap, foundry, steel mill, manufacture or processing of rubber products.

A. No use of land shall cause an increase in noise that exceeds any applicable standard set by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) or the United States Environmental Protection Administration (EPA).
B. No operation shall emit any smoke which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
C. No operation shall release any airborne dust, dirt or fly ash which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
D. No operation shall emit odorous gases or matter which are perceptible at any point along a lot line which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
E. No operation shall release any toxic gas or hazardous material or waste into the environment which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
F. No operation shall cause vibration which is perceptible at any point along a lot line which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
G. No operation shall produce heat or glare which is perceptible at any point along the lot line which exceeds any applicable standard set by the DEP or EPA.
H. Waste products shall be stored within enclosed buildings or in containers adequate to prevent the spread or attraction of vermin, and prevent the carrying of material by the wind. No liquid or solid waste or material, including any material of such nature or temperature as can contaminate any water supply or otherwise cause the emission of dangerous elements, shall be discharged at any point into any sewage disposal system, watercourse, lake or into the ground, except in accordance with standards approved by the DEP or other applicable regulatory department or agency.
I. All fuel storage areas shall comply with applicable regulations of the Pennsylvania State Fire Marshal and/or the Pennsylvania State Police.
J. Access shall be from a major street.
K. The applicant shall provide a plan for controlling traffic, noise and lighting.
L. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.

Storage garage

A building, not a private or a public garage, one story in height, used solely for the storage of motor vehicles (other than trucks) but not for the service or repair thereof nor for the sale of fuel, accessories or supplies.

Vehicle Parking:
In cases of uses which are permitted only by special exception, the number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Zoning Hearing Board.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Includes gasoline service station, service and repair of vehicles, storage garage, automobile sales establishment, automatic automobile laundries and car wash facilities and is pursuant to the following provisions:

A. No lot or any portion shall be located within 200 feet of a school, place of worship, or public recreation area, or residential district.
B. All accesses shall be designed to provide safe and convenient travel without the potential for backing vehicles into a public street.
C. Pumps, pump islands, vacuum stations, air towers, vending machines, canopies and other structures shall not be located in any required yards or setbacks. No outdoor display of products not associated with the use shall be permitted.
D. A landscaped screening area shall be provided along all property lines, excluding the front line, and property lines adjacent to existing commercial uses and adjacent access points. Planting shall not interfere with the normal line of sight needed for safe entering and exiting maneuvers by vehicles.
E. All vehicles (except for tow trucks) shall be stored within a building when the facility is not open for business, but may be stored in rear yards, or in front or side yards when screened from view. Licensed vehicles, unregistered or dismantled automobiles, trucks, tractors, trailers, or parts may be placed outside for periods not to exceed 14 days. No Township rights-of-way may be utilized for any purpose. Vehicles shall not be parked outside the main structure during the hours of 9:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. in excess of one vehicle for every 500 square feet of business lot area exclusive of buildings or structures, unless screened. There shall be no limitation on the number of vehicles parked within a structure.
F. There shall be no unscreened outside storage of material, although items for sale may be displayed provided they are not placed in required minimum yard areas. No portable signs shall be allowed at any time or at any location.
G. Trash, oil cans, tires, discarded motor vehicle parts and components and any other waste materials may be stored in a completely fenced in or screened enclosure for periods not to exceed 14 days. The area of such enclosure shall not exceed 200 square feet.
H. All landscaped areas shall be maintained in a neat and healthy condition at all times.
I. Public-address system or any other outdoor amplified noises are prohibited.
J. All parking areas and spaces shall have paved, dustless or gravel surfaces, and shall use wheel stops, curbs or other means to define the areas in which vehicles may be stored.
K. No vehicle shall be parked or placed in required minimum yard setbacks.
L. The Zoning Hearing Board may limit lighting of signs if there are residential uses within 100 feet.
M. The minimum lot area is one acre.
N. The applicant shall provide landscaping and screening.
O. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.
P. No outside storage of materials shall be located within 100 feet of any residential district.

Swimming pools

A structure, above or below ground level, for the purpose of containing water to a depth, at any point, in excess of two feet and intended primarily for recreation, without regard to materials of its construction.

Vehicle Parking:
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Swimming pools shall be enclosed by a fence or wall of not less than four feet in height with a self-latching gate, comprised of metal fencing, chain-link fencing, a portion of a wall or building, a solid wood fence, or an equivalent as required by the current Building Code.

Telephone central office

Vehicle Parking:
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Public utilities.

A. The applicant shall demonstrate to the Zoning Hearing Board that the size and location of the proposed public utility is necessary to meet the particular nature of the public service.
B. The Zoning Hearing Board may require landscaping.
C. The Zoning Hearing Board may require the facility to be constructed of materials, colors and finishes which are compatible with the character of its neighborhood.
D. Parking shall be provided are required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities, unless the applicant can demonstrate that the nature of the facility requires a lesser amount of off-street parking.
E. The applicant shall provide a plan for controlling noise, odor, and visual effects of the facility.
F. Transportation facilities, such as bus stations, shall be located on a major street.
In the APO Districts: No exterior storage of materials or equipment shall be permitted and no use shall be permitted which may be noxious or offensive by reason of order, dust, fumes, smoke, gas, vibration or noise, or which may constitute a public hazard by reason of fire, explosion, or otherwise.

Theater (indoor), bowling lanes or other place of indoor recreation

RECREATION, ACTIVE
Leisure-time activities, usually of an organized nature and performed with others, often requiring equipment and taking place at prescribed times, places, sites, or fields.

RECREATION, PASSIVE
Any leisure time activity not considered as active.

Townhouses

DWELLING, TOWNHOUSE

One of a structurally connected series of three or more buildings arranged in a row, each designed for and occupied exclusively as a residence for only one family, and each having a party wall in common with one or more of the other buildings in the series adjacent to it, any or all of such buildings may be under different ownership.

Vehicle Parking:
Two all-weather parking spaces per dwelling, plus those required for any home occupation; provided, however, that for multifamily housing, such spaces shall be paved and curbed.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Multifamily Developments:

All dwellings shall be served by public or community water and sanitary sewage treatment facilities.

A. No more than eight dwellings may be located in any single structure.
B. The applicant shall provide elevations or renderings of the proposed structures.
C. For multifamily buildings all parking areas shall be provided in off-street areas, and no driveway area located in front of any structure shall be counted as a required parking space. It is the intent of this provision to avoid the parking of vehicles on streets or in driveway areas in front of the dwellings. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.
D. Not more than two adjacent structures shall have identical roof heights, roof styles, or setbacks from any access road or public street. Not more than eight units shall be placed in a single structure.
E. Access shall be from a major or secondary collector street.
F. The Township shall require landscaping.
G. Minimum yard setbacks shall be increased by not less than 50% in R-2, APO I and APO II Districts.
H. Minimum spacing shall be provided between buildings as shown in the table below:

Separation Requirements - Townhouses, Apartments and Similar Multifamily Housing

Dimension	Space Between Buildings (Feet)
Front to front	70
Front to side	50
Front to rear	70
Side to rear	30
Side to side	30
Rear to rear	50
Corner to corner	20

Uses accessory to multifamily housing:

(1) Recreation facilities, designed for use by tenants and their guests, such as swimming pools, tennis and badminton courts, swings, seesaws, slides, pitch-and-putt golf course, and recreational activities similar to the foregoing, when made an integral part of the project design;
(2) Retail shops, designed for use by tenants and their guests, in multifamily projects containing 200 or more dwelling units, with the total area devoted to such shops:

(a) Not to exceed 20 square feet per dwelling unit; and
(b) Limited to a maximum floor area of 12,000 square feet.

Two uses on one lot containing a minimum of 5 acres

Vehicle Parking:
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

C District:
Any two uses permitted in the C Commercial Zoning District pursuant to this § 370-86: Permitted use regulations on one lot which contains a minimum of five acres when authorized as a conditional use by the Board of Supervisors and subject to required provisions.

In considering an application for conditional use approval for the use of one lot which contains a minimum of five acres for any two uses permitted in the C Commercial Zoning District, the plan shall meet the following criteria, in addition to the requirements for each use:

A. The applicant shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Board of Supervisors that the two proposed uses are compatible in terms of parking, delivery, access and internal circulation.
B. Neither of the two uses may be changed without the prior conditional use approval of the Board of Supervisors.
C. The lot shall be owned by one property owner who shall grant perpetual easements for parking, access, and internal circulation to all lessees of the property. Such easements shall be approved by the Township Solicitor and recorded prior to the issuance of a use and occupancy certificate for either of the two proposed uses.

Undertaking establishment

Vehicle Parking:
One space for every 50 square feet of floor space or fraction thereof.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Undertaking establishment, self-service laundry or dry-cleaning establishment:

A. No structure shall be located within 100 feet of any residentially zoned area.
B. The applicant shall provide landscaping and screening.
C. The applicant shall provide a plan for controlling loitering, noise, littering and lighting.
D. No lighting shall shine towards any residentially zoned area.
E. Access shall be from a major or secondary collector street.
F. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.

Uses which may be noxious or offensive

Vehicle Parking:
One space for every one employee; if more than a single work shift is used, then one space for every one employee in the two largest shifts combined.
In cases of uses which are permitted only by special exception, the number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Zoning Hearing Board.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Pursuant to the following provisions:

This use category includes any other use which is or may be comparable to any of the uses in § 370-103A, which may be noxious or offensive by reason of odor, dust, fumes, smoke, gas, vibration, illumination, radiation or noise, or which is or may be dangerous to the public health, welfare or safety, or which constitutes a public hazard whether by fire, explosion or otherwise.

Any applicant for a special exception for this use shall be required to provide to the Zoning Hearing Board's satisfaction that adequate provisions are made to reduce or minimize the noxious, offensive, dangerous or hazardous features thereof.

Warehouse for indoor storage only

Vehicle Parking:
One space for every one employee in the two largest shifts combined; provided, however, there shall be provided additional unpaved spaced on the lot, graded and maintained in grass which would, if paved, provide a total of one space for every 100 square feet of usable floor space to provide for possible conversion of the warehouse to office space.
In cases of uses which are permitted only by special exception, the number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Zoning Hearing Board.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Wholesale establishments, including lumber yard, building and plumbing supplies, farm machinery, motor vehicle fuels, warehousing for indoor storage only, and trucking incidental to such uses.

A. All truck terminals and exterior storage of trucks, trailers, and other vehicles shall not be permitted.
B. No outside storage of materials shall be located within 100 feet of any residential district.
C. No motorized vehicles or equipment (i.e., backhoes, dump trucks, forklifts, etc.) shall be used within 100 feet of any residential district, except for property maintenance.
D. The applicant shall provide screening.
E. Access shall be from a major or secondary collector street.
F. No fuel storage facility shall be located less than 100 feet from any lot line.
G. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.

Warehousing and distribution

WHOLESALING

A commercial activity comprising the sale of commodities in large quantities or in bulk, as to retailers or jobbers, rather than to consumers directly, including warehousing, loading and unloading, and shipping of such commodities.

Vehicle Parking:
One space for every one employee in the two largest shifts combined; provided, however, there shall be provided additional unpaved spaced on the lot, graded and maintained in grass which would, if paved, provide a total of one space for every 100 square feet of usable floor space to provide for possible conversion of the warehouse to office space.
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for more detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

LI and I/LI Districts:
Warehousing and distribution, excluding, however, outdoor storage of materials, products or equipment, and further excluding bulk storage or sale of coal, petroleum and other fuels.

Wholesale establishment

WHOLESALING

A commercial activity comprising the sale of commodities in large quantities or in bulk, as to retailers or jobbers, rather than to consumers directly, including warehousing, loading and unloading, and shipping of such commodities.

Vehicle Parking:
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Wholesale establishments, including lumber yard, building and plumbing supplies, farm machinery, motor vehicle fuels, warehousing for indoor storage only, and trucking incidental to such uses.

A. All truck terminals and exterior storage of trucks, trailers, and other vehicles shall not be permitted.
B. No outside storage of materials shall be located within 100 feet of any residential district.
C. No motorized vehicles or equipment (i.e., backhoes, dump trucks, forklifts, etc.) shall be used within 100 feet of any residential district, except for property maintenance.
D. The applicant shall provide screening.
E. Access shall be from a major or secondary collector street.
F. No fuel storage facility shall be located less than 100 feet from any lot line.
G. Parking shall be provided as required in § 370-181: Required off-street parking facilities.

Wireless communications on property not owned by Schuylkill Township

WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY

The wireless communications antenna(s), wireless communications antenna support structure, wireless communications equipment building(s), parking, fencing, plantings, and/or other structures and equipment supporting the receiving or transmitting of wireless communications or radio signals.

Vehicle Parking:
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Wireless communications facilities:

A. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter and the standards established herein is to govern the use, construction and location of a commercial wireless communications facility in Schuylkill Township (the Township) in recognition of the nature of wireless communications and the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996. These regulations are intended to:

(1) Accommodate the need for commercial wireless communications facilities while regulating their location and number so as to ensure the development of commercial wireless communications;
(2) Ensure the structural integrity of antenna support structures for wireless communications through compliance with governmental regulations and applicable industry standards;
(3) Minimize the number of such facilities by encouraging commercial wireless communications providers to co-locate their wireless communications antennas with other communications providers on existing or new antenna support structures;
(4) Minimize any adverse visual effects of the commercial wireless communications facility through proper design, siting, screening, use of materials, color and finish;
(5) Promote the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the Township.

B. Standards for wireless communications facilities. An applicant seeking to construct or erect a commercial wireless communications facility in a zoning district permitting such a facility shall submit an application for a building permit for the facility to the Township. The Township shall approve or deny the application with respect to the standards for wireless communications facilities specified in this section, the Township's Individual Lot Grading/Plot Plan Requirements checklist, and recommendations from the Township's Zoning Officer and the Township's Engineer.

See § 370-151: Wireless communications facilities for complete detailed information.
See Wireless Communications Facilities for information on procedures.

Wireless communications on property owned by Schuylkill Township

WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY

The wireless communications antenna(s), wireless communications antenna support structure, wireless communications equipment building(s), parking, fencing, plantings, and/or other structures and equipment supporting the receiving or transmitting of wireless communications or radio signals.

Vehicle Parking:
See Article XXII: Vehicle Controls for detailed information on parking.

Passenger Loading:
See § 370-183: General parking and loading requirements. for information on loading requirements.

Development Requirements:

Wireless communications facilities:

A. Purpose. The purpose of this chapter and the standards established herein is to govern the use, construction and location of a commercial wireless communications facility in Schuylkill Township (the Township) in recognition of the nature of wireless communications and the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996. These regulations are intended to:

(1) Accommodate the need for commercial wireless communications facilities while regulating their location and number so as to ensure the development of commercial wireless communications;
(2) Ensure the structural integrity of antenna support structures for wireless communications through compliance with governmental regulations and applicable industry standards;
(3) Minimize the number of such facilities by encouraging commercial wireless communications providers to co-locate their wireless communications antennas with other communications providers on existing or new antenna support structures;
(4) Minimize any adverse visual effects of the commercial wireless communications facility through proper design, siting, screening, use of materials, color and finish;
(5) Promote the health, safety and welfare of the residents of the Township.

B. Standards for wireless communications facilities. An applicant seeking to construct or erect a commercial wireless communications facility in a zoning district permitting such a facility shall submit an application for a building permit for the facility to the Township. The Township shall approve or deny the application with respect to the standards for wireless communications facilities specified in this section, the Township's Individual Lot Grading/Plot Plan Requirements checklist, and recommendations from the Township's Zoning Officer and the Township's Engineer.

See § 370-151: Wireless communications facilities for complete detailed information.
See Wireless Communications Facilities for information on procedures.

Schuylkill Township, PA

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