Fees Fees Show Less Show More Hearings and Decisions Hearings and decisions Show Less Show More Nonconformities Proof and registration of nonconformities required. Show Less Show More Permits and Certificates Permits and certificates Show Less Show More Permits and Variances Permits and variances Show Less Show More Signs Sign requirements are intended to promote and maintain overall community aesthetic quality; establish reasonable time, place and manner of regulations for the exercise of free speech. Show Less Sign requirements are intended to promote and maintain overall community aesthetic quality; establish reasonable time, place ... Show More

Treatment Center A use (other than a prison or a hospital) providing housing for three or more unrelated persons who need specialized housing, treatment and/or counseling. Show Less A use (other than a prison or a hospital) providing housing for three or more unrelated persons who need specialized housing,... Show More Unit for Care of Relative The accessory unit shall be occupied by a maximum of two persons, who shall be relatives of the permanent residents of the principal dwelling unit. Show Less The accessory unit shall be occupied by a maximum of two persons, who shall be relatives of the permanent residents of the pr... Show More

Age-Restricted Residential Development Provides a density bonus, where allowed by <a href="https://ecode360.com/11637058" target="_self">§ 295-28: Use regulations</a>, for a residential development that is age-restricted in compliance with the federal requirements for housing for older persons, as specified in the United States Code. Show Less Provides a density bonus, where allowed by <a href="https://ecode360.com/11637058" target="_self">§ 295-28: Use regulations</... Show More Mobile/Manufactured Home Park Plans shall be submitted and reviewed by the Township for all mobile/manufactured home parks in compliance with the mobile/manufactured home park provisions of Chapter 253, Subdivision and Land Development. Show Less Plans shall be submitted and reviewed by the Township for all mobile/manufactured home parks in compliance with the mobile/ma... Show More MU District Development Requirements Before any new principal use or building is approved, the applicant shall submit a concept plan illustrating the intended types of development for all lands under the control of the applicant. Show Less Before any new principal use or building is approved, the applicant shall submit a concept plan illustrating the intended typ... Show More Principal Uses and Principal Buildings Per Lot A lot in a commercial or industrial district may include more than one permitted principal use per lot and/or more than one permitted principal building per lot Show Less A lot in a commercial or industrial district may include more than one permitted principal use per lot and/or more than one p... Show More Use Regulations Any land or structure shall only be used or occupied for a use specifically listed in this chapter as permitted in the zoning district where the land or structure is located. Show Less Any land or structure shall only be used or occupied for a use specifically listed in this chapter as permitted in the zoning... Show More

Motor Vehicle Race Track All areas used for the racing, testing and maintenance of motor vehicles shall be set back a minimum of 400 feet from the lot line of an existing dwelling or a residential district boundary. Show Less All areas used for the racing, testing and maintenance of motor vehicles shall be set back a minimum of 400 feet from the lot... Show More Outdoor Recreation All buildings, pavilions and areas used for nighttime activities shall be a minimum of 150 feet from an existing dwelling on another lot. Show Less All buildings, pavilions and areas used for nighttime activities shall be a minimum of 150 feet from an existing dwelling on ... Show More Target Range All target ranges shall have a barrier behind the target area which is of sufficient height and thickness to adequately protect the public safety. Show Less All target ranges shall have a barrier behind the target area which is of sufficient height and thickness to adequately prote... Show More

Farm-Related Business A "farm-related business" shall be defined as a low-intensity commercial or industrial activity that functions as a customary accessory use to an on-site principal agricultural use. Show Less A "farm-related business" shall be defined as a low-intensity commercial or industrial activity that functions as a customary... Show More Raising of Livestock and Poultry Minimum lot area: five acres, except a minimum lot area of 25 acres shall apply for an intensive raising of livestock or poultry use. Show Less Minimum lot area: five acres, except a minimum lot area of 25 acres shall apply for an intensive raising of livestock or poul... Show More Retail Sales of Agricultural Products (Accessory Use) The use shall be an accessory use incidental to a crop farming, greenhouse, plant nursery, orchard, winery or raising of livestock use. Show Less The use shall be an accessory use incidental to a crop farming, greenhouse, plant nursery, orchard, winery or raising of live... Show More

Wireless Communications Facilities The purpose of this section is to establish uniform standards for the siting, design, permitting, maintenance, and use of wireless communications facilities in Swatara Township. Show Less The purpose of this section is to establish uniform standards for the siting, design, permitting, maintenance, and use of wir... Show More

Fire Lanes and Access Fire lanes shall be provided where required by state or federal regulations or other local ordinances. Show Less Show More

Buffer Yards Buffer yards and plant screening must comply with the required standards. Show Less Show More Erosion and Stormwater Control See the provisions in Chapter 253, Subdivision and Land Development, and state erosion control regulations. See also Chapter 247, Stormwater Management. Show Less See the provisions in Chapter 253, Subdivision and Land Development, and state erosion control regulations. See also Chapter ... Show More Forestry The provisions for this use apply to forestry involving more than three acres of land in any calendar year. Show Less Show More Groundwater or Springwater Withdrawal For groundwater or springwater withdrawal involving the removal of an average of more than 100,000 gallons per day from a lot for off-site consumption. Show Less For groundwater or springwater withdrawal involving the removal of an average of more than 100,000 gallons per day from a lot... Show More Landscaping Any part of a commercial, industrial, institutional or apartment lot which is not used for structures, loading areas, parking spaces and aisles, sidewalks, and designated storage areas shall be landscaped with trees and shrubs. Show Less Any part of a commercial, industrial, institutional or apartment lot which is not used for structures, loading areas, parking... Show More Mineral Extraction If a mineral extraction use involves mining activities over more than two acres of land in any calendar year, then all requirements shall be met. Show Less If a mineral extraction use involves mining activities over more than two acres of land in any calendar year, then all requir... Show More Steep Slopes The following provisions are primarily intended to avoid erosion, sedimentation, stormwater management and winter driving hazards, particularly considering the Township's climate, in addition to serving the overall purposes of this chapter. Show Less The following provisions are primarily intended to avoid erosion, sedimentation, stormwater management and winter driving haz... Show More Well and Septic Systems Well and septic locations must be included in every plan for a subdivision or land development and every application for a building permit for a new principal building. Show Less Well and septic locations must be included in every plan for a subdivision or land development and every application for a bu... Show More Wetlands and Lakes Wetlands (as officially defined under federal and/or state regulations) shall not count towards more than 50% of the required minimum lot area. Show Less Wetlands (as officially defined under federal and/or state regulations) shall not count towards more than 50% of the required... Show More

Airport Development requirements. Show Less Show More Bus Shelters Bus shelters shall only be allowed at a stop of a regularly scheduled public bus route, in any zoning district. Show Less Show More Heliport Development requirements. Show Less Show More

Wind Turbines For wind turbines other than those allowed as an accessory use . Show Less Show More

Adult Use Limited to the following: adult stores, adult movie theaters, or adult live entertainment facilities. Show Less Show More Car Wash Development requirements. Show Less Show More Group Homes Group homes are permitted within a lawful dwelling unit, provided all the requirements are met. Show Less Show More Home Occupations The use shall be conducted primarily by a permanent resident of the dwelling and involve a maximum of one person working on site at any one time who does not reside within the dwelling. Show Less The use shall be conducted primarily by a permanent resident of the dwelling and involve a maximum of one person working on s... Show More Massage Parlors Each person seeking a massage technician license shall submit to the Township Health Officer a written application. Show Less Show More Medical Marijuana Dispensary A medical marijuana dispensary may dispense only medical marijuana to certified patients and caregivers and shall comply with all lawful, applicable health regulations. Show Less A medical marijuana dispensary may dispense only medical marijuana to certified patients and caregivers and shall comply with... Show More Trucking Company Terminal Development requirements. Show Less Show More Warehouses or Storage Warehouses or storage as a principal conditional use in the C-G and C-H Districts shall meet all conditions. Show Less Show More

Off-Street Parking and Loading (General Regulations) Parking spaces and accessways shall be laid out to result in safe and orderly use and to fully take into account all vehicular an pedestrian movement. Show Less Parking spaces and accessways shall be laid out to result in safe and orderly use and to fully take into account all vehicula... Show More

Nuisances and Hazards to Public Safety No landowner, tenant nor lessee shall use or allow to be used any land or structures in a way that results in a nuisance or hazard. Show Less No landowner, tenant nor lessee shall use or allow to be used any land or structures in a way that results in a nuisance or h... Show More

Animal Cemetery (other than sanitary cremation of remains) Development requirements. Show Less Show More Cemetery Development requirements. Show Less Show More

Sewage Sludge/Biosolids, Land Application of The applicant shall provide written evidence to the Township that sufficient safeguards will be in place to protect the public health and safety and the water quality of groundwater and surface waters. Show Less The applicant shall provide written evidence to the Township that sufficient safeguards will be in place to protect the publi... Show More Solid Waste Transfer Facility; Solid Waste Landfill All solid waste storage, disposal, incineration or processing shall be at least 200 feet from the following: public street right-of-way, exterior lot line, one-hundred-year floodplain, edge of a surface water body (including a water-filled quarry), or wetland of more than 1/2 acre in area. Show Less All solid waste storage, disposal, incineration or processing shall be at least 200 feet from the following: public street ri... Show More