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(5) Modifications: On lots of 40,000 square feet or less, where space restrictions makethe specified buffer strips impractical, the Zoning Hearing Board may approve analternate design such as a solid fence, masonry wall and/or alternate planting schemeto protect adjacent residential properties. The Zoning Hearing Board may also waivethe requirement for buffering and screening on any lot if it is deemed impractical.603.3: Parking and Loading RegulationsSubject to the provisions of Article VIII.603.4: Sign RegulationsSubject to the provisions of Article VII.Section 604: General Control of Outdoor Illumination604.1: Illumination of BuildingsBuildings and uses may be illuminated by reflected light provided that the source of suchlight shall be suitable shielded so as not to detract from the quiet enjoyment of surroundinguses. The Zoning Officer may, at any time, require existing lights to be rearranged orshielded to conform. Such an order may be appealed to the Zoning Hearing Board, butotherwise, must be complied within thirty (30) days from the date of notification.40
ARTICLE VIISIGN REGULATIONSSECTION 700: PurposeThe purpose of these sign regulations are: to encourage the effective use of signs as a meansof communication in the Township; to maintain and enhance the aesthetic environment and theTownship's ability to attract sources of economic development and growth; to improvepedestrian and traffic safety; to minimize the possible adverse effect of signs on nearby publicand private property; and to enable the fair and consistent enforcement of these sign restrictions.SECTION 701: ApplicabilityA sign may be erected, placed, established, painted, created, or maintained in the Townshiponly in conformance with the standards, procedures, exemptions, and other requirements of thisordinance.SECTION 702: ComputationsThe following principles shall control the computation of sign area and sign height.702.1: Computation of Area of Individual SignsThe area of a sign face (which is also the sign area of a wall sign or other sign with onlyone face) shall be computed by means of the smallest square, circle, rectangle, triangleor combination thereof that will encompass the extreme limits of the writing,representation, emblem, or other display, together with any material or color forming anintegral part of the background of the display or used to differentiate the sign from thebackdrop or structure against which it is placed, but not including any supportingframework, bracing, or decorative fence or wall when such fence or wall otherwisemeets zoning ordinance regulations and is clearly incidental to the display itself:←Calculate Sign AreaDo Not Calculate RemainingArea of Supporting Structureas Sign Area.←Calculate Sign Area41
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Page 3 and 4: 500.6: Institutional Homes ........
Page 5 and 6: 801.1: Minimum Construction Standar
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Page 9 and 10: ARTICLE ISHORT TITLE - PURPOSE - SC
Page 11 and 12: ARTICLE IICOMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OBJ
Page 13 and 14: 301.1: Where a Zoning District Boun
Page 15 and 16: Farm Structures A A AInstitutional
Page 17 and 18: Loading Area (SEE 503.4) A A AParki
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Page 22 and 23: 500.6: Institutional Homes, provide
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Page 26 and 27: (c)(d)(e)(f)No entrance or exit sha
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Page 38 and 39: operated by a medical practitioner
Page 40 and 41: ARTICLE VIDEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS F
Page 42 and 43: (j)(k)Soil Erosion and Sedimentatio
Page 44 and 45: (2) Access driveways and entrances
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Page 50 and 51: Do not include ornamentalwoodwork a
Page 52 and 53: (1) Roof signs or integral roof sig
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Page 56 and 57: 703.5: Sign Requirements TableZonin
Page 58 and 59: 705.1: Applications for Sign Permit
Page 60 and 61: 707.1: TermA temporary sign permit
Page 62 and 63: ARTICLE VIIIPARKING AND LOADING REG
Page 64 and 65: Medical OfficesHotel, Motel, Touris
Page 66 and 67: Public Utility FacilitiesEssential
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Page 70 and 71: 802.5: Lot CoverageMajor recreation
Page 72 and 73: (3) Terraces:Where a terrace exists
Page 74 and 75: 903.2: ConditionsPrior to approval
Page 76 and 77: the district, provided that yard di
Page 78 and 79: 1004.2 - Any non-conforming use may
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Page 82 and 83: 1102.3: Forms of ApplicationThe App
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Page 90 and 91: ARTICLE XVIIDEFINITIONSSection 1700
Page 92 and 93: Board of Supervisors. The Board of
Page 94 and 95: Court, Inner. A court surrounded on
Page 96 and 97: Forestry. The management of forests
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(2) The place where members of a lo
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Parking Space. A space, whether out
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- Billboard. A sign which directs a
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- Suspended Sign. A sign that is su
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Transient. Any individual residing
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ARTICLE XVIIIEFFECTIVE DATESection
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