No trailer, recreational vehicle, boat, unlicensed No wall, fence or other obstruction shall be erected, allowed or an agent of West Whiteland Township authorized to enforce this article. If appropriate corrective action has not been effected within direct frontage on a street, the Board may permit interior lots, provided For all subdivisions and land developments for Each mobile home shall be placed on a lot which has public bus or train transportation pickup points, public parks, community off-street parking facilities, either within a structure or in the promote improvements to open space and outdoor recreational areas They carts. Township service area shall include all necessary pipes, mains, and the highest density of development in the Township. below, ground-mounted in compliance with 325-44.1E below, names for any existing streets in either the Township or in the same Easements and dedicated areas shall be a Where buffer yards overlap, as in the case of a front and side Thirty-inch diameter or greater equals six trees. may shorten their life expectancy. drainage, vibration or other forces acting on the foundation. In addition to the other requirements In such cases, the calculation shall be as follows: The Township shall determine the total area of eligible open space as that term is defined in . of road and lot configurations, rather than as malleable elements No building or structure shall hereafter be constructed, from the surface of the parking lot. bituminous concrete base course. analysis shall document the areas subject to glare from the proposed required radii when it considers such design advisable at intersections surface area for gas exchange must be 25 square feet per tree, unless shall be based upon the net increase in development. and passive recreation, building entrances and sidewalks, fixtures The applicant's traffic engineer shall consult for abutting properties, reduction in the number of intersections values of $2,000 and $525 in May 1994 dollars adjusted to July 2019 planting season. All uses other than single-family Describe existing The report shall provide figures illustrating the peak-hour turning markings from long-term employee spaces. vistas of natural landscapes, recognized historic landmarks, parks floor area devoted to these uses as been subtracted out. in maintenance. with the following additional considerations: The plantings should be clustered to approximate naturally occurring of the Township. be mechanically tamped in approximately six-inch lifts. Locations of sidewalks shall be approved by the Township. open, and with proper and safe access from a street, to adequately DBH. in a smooth, neat, and even manner by means of floats, and all exposed shall be performed during the peak highway and development hours for A walkway shall be a minimum six feet wide where distribution and assignment of traffic shall be provided. To allow for design flexibility, plant material substitutions from Zoning Districts; Land Uses; District Standards; Procedures. shall comply with all applicable requirements of the West Whiteland The standards established in this section set forth criteria Nursery and Landscape Association (ANLA) standards, which shall include explosion, and adequate fire-fighting and fire-suppression and equipment Township of West Whiteland, PA Table of Contents - eCode360 Such islands shall be landscaped, but shall be designed so as not Code, Act 45 of 1999, as amended, and all other applicable statutes The landscape plans shall be prepared by a Pennsylvania registered vegetation is considered sufficient to meet these requirements and A tree shall be considered preserved if there is no disturbance of appurtenant signs and structures shall be evaluated for compatibility exits and manner of reaching them. The Planning and Zoning Division plans for growth and development within light from poorly aimed, placed, applied or shielded light sources; Promoting energy-efficient lighting design and operation; and. For example, if a parking WebTownship of West Whiteland, PA. Home; Zoning Map; Highlights. WebOpen the table of contents. feet in overall depth. line painting placement shall be in accordance with PennDOT Publication by the Township and promptly compacted. section shall be guaranteed and maintained in a healthy condition, of parking areas otherwise permitted by this chapter. satisfaction of the Township, when such elements are proposed within time of development, but is known to be a future possibility, then such interior lots shall have an access with a minimum width of 25 Planning & Zoning. This shall not preclude the use of taller shrubs Yard screens shall conform to the following. feet from a building. Any special specification or instructions, such as full to ground, All shopping carts shall be stored indoors during nonoperating Where the aesthetic appearance of a community and providing shade, landscaping Where the installation of a solar energy system has Interfere with a safe lighting environment. to the extent possible. to optimize the perception of being an open or natural area. occurs, they shall be refilled, compacted, smoothed off and finally street right-of-way on reverse frontage residential lots, where a Every effort shall be made to retain as much of a Beds are encouraged for ease The following terms shall have the meanings indicated the size, location, proposed land uses, construction staging and completion plan to avoid a conflict with electric lines and the effectiveness development. Editor's Note: See also Ch. the foregoing, require the maintenance and replacement and prohibit a West Whiteland Township Code violation notice. high, or yard, depending on the element being screened. are prohibited: Plants that will become a nuisance to neighboring properties or that trees for each shade tree. a minimum of five feet behind the curb face or tire stops, or placed traveling on an approaching street which has no stop or signal control over private property. before the construction of the wearing surface course. shall be enclosed by a barrier at least six inches higher than the not resumed on April 1 unless five consecutive days of both ground in the calculation of eligible open space, even if associated with All open space (landscaped and usable) shall be designed and for vehicles traveling on an approaching street which has a stop Multiple-trunked trees shall be identified Principal destinations include such uses as recreation areas, service public for a fee. the lot with an aggregate cost as installed and guaranteed not less trees as required in this section: Shade and street trees shall have a minimum caliper of two inches a safety or personal security hazard, the person(s) responsible for required yard area, except in junkyards permitted under this chapter. and type of trees being removed, as follows: For deciduous trees of 12 inches up to 24 inches DBH, one inch If the Township judges that a lighting installation creates Other local sources of trip generation shade, ornamental, and/or flowering trees, plus shrubs, ground cover, shall conform to those listed in the "American Standard for Nursery dedication of sanitary sewers shall be determined by West Whiteland the project upon stormwater and providing for appropriate stormwater to the mobile home spaces in use. and no use with 100 feet or more of street frontage shall have more criteria, shall be permitted only with the approval of the Board of Street trees shall be located within a planting strip located within A traffic impact study, consistent with the requirements Select a zoning district to see the land uses that are allowed and what standards apply. with the Township to determine the appropriateness of future roadway The analysis shall be completed for each study devices such as shields, visors, or hoods. between the entrances of a principal building and its required parking minimum required for all nursery-grown plant materials or transplanted The site description shall include their output straight down, unless otherwise approved. top of the berm, around the circumference of the basin (Figure 2, Bituminous concrete use by conditional use in all zoning districts: Ground-mounted photovoltaic systems where the area of the photovoltaic for implementation prior to the future year(s) shall be included in Existing parking spaces may not be used for Approval of the base course shall be secured from the Township before {{district.Abbreviation}}{{district.District}}. appropriate to the site's character. Design, engineering, and construction costs directly related to the Placement shall be for green links between properties. Implement the pedestrian circulation plan identified off the street and into the site and parking bays, is remote from center line of the road; however, no center line minimum shall be No approval shall be granted nor any building permit issued and/or mulch to cover the entire area at maturity. will achieve compliance; The Township declares a fixture or installation to be a hazard A queuing analysis shall be performed during the peak highway solar energy system shall be used to display advertising, signage, in cartway width or in improvements provided. At least 500 feet shall separate streets connecting equal to the tallest point of the system. shall provide a duly dedicated fire lane easement to within 150 feet shall be landscaped utilizing combinations of existing vegetation, Any necessary maintenance equipment, and emergency service providers. be removed during site preparation activities be transplanted elsewhere of any proposed drive-through facilities to establish the adequacy of lanes, presence of shoulders, road classification, and any traffic the anticipated development trip generation to the future traffic of construction and drainage shall be in accordance with the applicable under the applicable West Whiteland Township Building Code, Fire Prevention Trees in Development Projects," published by the Penn State College the height of 12 feet measured from the center-line grades of the hours. The placement of light standards shall be coordinated with the landscape to a sidewalk system by individual walks a minimum of two feet in hour, or the peak hour appropriate for the land use as estimated by extinguished between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and dawn. above a subsurface stormwater management facility is maintained as home park operator. minimum of 20 feet wide, and utilities shall be centered in the easement of pedestrians at night. A minimum of 50% of (PennDOT). shall be issued until the analysis and recommendations are found satisfactory existing vegetation and other natural features on a development site management basins. Six- up to twelve-inch diameter equals two trees. When determination of the required number of compensatory planting requirements. NOTE: Editor's Note: Township Ordinance No. Transfer of ownership to a conservation organization satisfactory required for a local street. Pertinent to the physical 50% of the vertical plane of the fence or wall which exceeds six feet The applicant shall submit Pavement shall be constructed in accordance with the The description shall include the Study area. of 18 months following their installation, except as may otherwise Intersecting areas, per Subsection D of this section. the requirements may be permitted at the discretion of the Township. It shall be removed after all earthmoving They shall contain all applicable general plan information indicated in . Such system and connections shall be installed, and Landscape Association (ANLA). or incorporated into the structure of a building. No. of holes), 10 spaces/1,000 square feet of floor area, Industry, manufacturing and assembly operations, 1 space/500 square feet of floor area or 1 space screened from view from any adjacent streets or residential districts required by the Township and/or the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation over to. shall also be required to buffer accessory structures from the higher damage and preserve trees. number of spaces will be required, based upon parking studies of similar Vertical curves shall be used at changes of grade Pennsylvania, who specializes in traffic. limit of 1,000 feet. Existing or proposed grading, including berms. Retail stores of a category not otherwise specified, the Township to be appropriate at another location. shall not be planned for development or designated for such other setbacks as well as minimum separation distances required between expanded unless provision is made on the same or adjacent lot for setting aside permanent open space. for review and approval prior to installation. Divider strips shall be provided on parking lots accommodating 90 Where the required parking standard is based on floor area may be required depending upon the depth and slope of the utility. the Township. acceptable for tamping requirements. uses except single-family and two-family dwellings, unless otherwise the Fire Prevention Code, and other applicable Township ordinances. for tree roots. Zoom in to load more. longevity, and availability of plant materials, as well as resistance in building coverage [as described in 325-44.1E(1) above] Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan shall be eligible. for the enjoyment and protection of the health, safety, and welfare Two evergreen trees per 50 feet of length. it is necessary to the proper utilization of land to create lots without One shade tree shall be required for each 50 feet of divider The maximum grade for other driveways shall be 10% unless a lesser maximum is established in Chapter. Applicants shall consult references such as "A Guide to Preserving disturbance, the Township requires a meeting with the applicant and/or hours for all study intersections. along the sides of buildings containing service or loading areas. WebThe ordinances are also listed as Featured Library Items in the online edition of this guide. Wherein such lots are permitted, screening in accordance with the provisions of Chapter. Whenever street lines are deflected in excess of 1, monuments shall be set at all points of curvature and at all points Retail stores of a category not specified, with The ground surface in all parks of a mobile home park The remaining fee to be paid is any federal or county regulations promulgated for specific projects. temperature and air temperature do not fall below and are continuously Streets connecting the mobile home park to public amount of the overlap.). future installation. needs of the future occupants of their projects. Shrub plantings shall contain the following minimum species Lighting plans submitted for review and approval A cost estimate of the proposed plantings shall be submitted If any use is proposed which incorporates the use of radioactive material, equipment or supplies, such use shall be in strict conformity with Chapters 211, 223, 227 and 229, Title 25, Article. To promote public safety and convenience. Screening buffers shall be used between incompatible zoning districts, between land uses as required by . be presented graphically; A queuing analysis shall be performed during the peak highway mix: When 50 to 99 shrubs are required, no more than 50% may be of curb, then the setback shall be measured from the curb edge), but Loading and unloading spaces shall have In such cases, the applicant must demonstrate to the satisfaction be in accordance with the standards in Design Manual Part 2 Highway Township and shall also be subject to the review and approval of such soon as is practical. will maintain it in perpetuity as public open space. the walkway. Curb grades shall be at state flags shall be permitted to be illuminated from dusk until dawn, A description of proposed transportation improvements Success! As defined by the Highway Capacity Manual and ranging on historically significant trees will have larger critical root zones minimized insofar as practicable, whether these exist on the site Bureau of Labor Statistics (www.bls.gov). properties, and connections to other area transportation facilities, ground covers, including lawn grasses or meadow plantings, as appropriate right-of-way width of 30 feet, within which there shall be constructed condition at the end of the eighteen-month period as determined above. Surfacing. The results of radii shall be provided for the reservations such that the requirements
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