TOWNSHIP OF LOWER SOUTHAMPTON INDEX Subject ABANDONED/JUNK MOTOR VEHICLES, see HEALTH AND SAFETY ADJUSTMENTS TO TOWNSHIP BOUNDARIES Appendix A ADMINISTRATION; HARDSHIP; AMENDMENTS; PENALTIES, see SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION, see ZONING ADMINISTRATION AND GOVERNMENT boards, commissions and committees Lower Southampton Township Board of Library Directors annual reports 1-366 Board of Library Directors 1-363 Board Officers 1-364 by-laws 1-365 free public library 1-362 funding 1-368 rules and regulations 1-367 transference from board of recreation 1-361 Lower Southampton Township Drug-Alcohol Task Force Advisory Board Advisory Board establishment 1-302 organization 1-304 powers and duties of the Advisory Board 1-303 title and purpose 1-301 Lower Southampton Township Environmental Advisory Council Environmental Advisory Council established 1-341 Lower Southampton Township Municipal Services Advisory Board Advisory Board establishment 1-312 organization 1-314 powers and duties of the Advisory Board 1-313 title and purpose 1-311 Lower Southampton Township Planning Commission Official Township Map, procedures and amendments 1-324 Planning Commission established 1-322 powers and duties of Commission 1-323 I-1
subdivision plans 1-325 title and purpose 1-321 Lower Southampton Township Recreation Board creation of board 1-331 duties 1-332 officers of board 1-333 Swim Club Committee definitions 1-352 short title 1-351 Swim Club Committee 1-353 task force for youth at risk organization 1-374 powers and duties of the task force 1-373 task force establishment 1-372 title and purpose 1-371 elected and appointed officials Tax Collector compensation 1-212 tax certification 1-211 Township Manager appointment 1-202 bond 1-204 compensation 1-205 creation 1-201 powers and duties 1-207 qualifications 1-206 removal 1-203 fire loss insurance proceeds escrow construction 1-404 insurance company rights reserved 1-403 limits of liability 1-402 notification of Pennsylvania Department of Community and 1-405 Economic Development penalty 1-406 use of fire insurance proceeds 1-401 pensions nonuniformed employee pension plan I-2
administration 1-723 contribution and allocation/valuation of the fund 1-730 definitions 1-721 direct rollovers of plan distributions 1-736 disability benefits 1-729 eligibility 1-724 funding of pensions 1-722 increase in compensation limit 1-732 limitations on contributions 1-731 mandatory distributions 1-737 minimum distribution requirements 1-727 normal retirement 1-725 normal retirement benefit 1-726 prohibition of borrowing/withdrawing 1-735 required minimum distributions after participant s death 1-728 termination of benefits and vesting 1-733 transfer or assignment 1-734 police employee pension plan contributions 1-703 death benefits 1-705 Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) 1-713 definitions 1-701 eligibility 1-702 management of fund 1-708 method of distribution of benefits 1-707 miscellaneous provisions 1-712 provisions relating to the Township 1-710 qualified pension fund 1-714 retirement benefits 1-704 termination or amendment 1-711 the board 1-709 vesting and severance of employment 1-706 preliminary provisions altering code 1-110 amending code 1-109 arrangement of code 1-103 I-3
citation of code of ordinances 1-102 construction 1-106 headings 1-104 normal numbering 1-107 penalties 1-111 short title 1-101 special numbering problems 1-108 tenses, gender and number 1-105 real estate registry establishment of real estate registry 1-601 fees 1-604 penalty 1-605 presentation of property description and deed to Township 1-602 stamp required 1-603 Township Manager s responsibilities 1-606 right-to-know law policy access to municipality s records 1-508 appeal of municipality s denial of access to record (procedural) 1-506 appeal of municipality s response (substantive) 1-507 costs 1-509 definitions 1-501 designation of open records officer 1-502 municipality s response to request for records (procedural) 1-504 municipality s response to request for records (substantive) 1-505 requests for records 1-503 ALARM SYSTEMS, see LICENSES, PERMITS AND GENERAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS AMENDMENTS, see ZONING AMUSEMENT DEVICES, see LICENSES, PERMITS AND GENERAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS AMUSEMENT TAX, see TAXATION; SPECIAL ANIMAL DEFECATION, see ANIMALS ANIMAL MAINTENANCE STANDARDS, see ANIMALS ANIMALS animal defecation animal defecation on public and private property restricted 2-101 disposal of animal feces 2-102 I-4
dogs accompanying blind or handicapped persons exempted 2-103 penalties 2-104 animal maintenance standards certain animals prohibited 2-302 definitions 2-301 household pets 2-304 keeping of animals regulated 2-303 penalties 2-306 violation of State law 2-305 carrier and racing pigeons definitions 2-401 exercise and training 2-404 inspection of pigeons and lofts 2-405 issuance of permit authorizes loft construction 2-403 penalties 2-406 permit requirements 2-402 noise nuisances exceptions 2-203 intent and purpose 2-201 noise disturbance 2-202 penalties 2-204 APPENDIX 22-A: ENGINEERING DESIGN STANDARDS, see SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION AND FEE SCHEDULE, see STORMWATER MANAGEMENT BOARDS, COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES, see ADMINISTRATION AND GOVERNMENT BP - BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL DISTRICT, see ZONING BUSINESS PRIVILEGE TAX, see TAXATION; SPECIAL C - COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS, see ZONING CARRIER AND RACING PIGEONS, see ANIMALS CC - CONTROLLED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT, see ZONING CH - CEMETERY-HOSPITAL DISTRICT, see ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF DISTRICTS, see ZONING CODE ENFORCEMENT implementation of Uniform Construction Code and International Property Maintenance Code Property Maintenance Code 5-103 I-5
reinstatement of prior code provisions 5-102 Uniform Construction Code 5-101 COLLECTION AND REIMBURSEMENT OF OPERATIONAL AND OTHER COSTS, see HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL/GROUP HOMES, see ZONING CONDUCT curfew nighttime for minors curfew for minors 6-103 declaration of purpose 6-101 definitions 6-102 enforcement and penalties 6-105 unlawful conduct of parents 6-104 schooltime curfew conflicting requirements 6-115 curfew for students 6-112 definitions 6-111 enforcement 6-114 liability and penalties 6-113 residential restrictions for registered adult sexual violent offenders definitions 6-301 enforcement 6-305 exceptions to residency restrictions 6-303 penalties 6-304 sexual offender residency restrictions 6-302 tobacco use prohibited within the school district conflict of ordinances 6-204 definitions 6-201 enforcement procedures for smoking and tobacco violations 6-203 prohibited conduct 6-202 warrantless arrests right of arrest without warrant 6-401 CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS, see SWIMMING POOLS CS - PLANNED BUSINESS DISTRICTS, see ZONING CURFEW, see CONDUCT CURRENT ZONING RECLASSIFICATIONS, see ZONING I-6
CY - CEMETERY DISTRICT, see ZONING DEBT AND BOND ISSUES Appendix B DEFINITIONS, see STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, see also SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT DRAINAGE PLAN REQUIREMENTS, see STORMWATER MANAGEMENT EARNED INCOME TAX, see TAXATION; SPECIAL EH - ELDERLY HOUSING DISTRICT, see ZONING ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS, see ADMINISTRATION AND GOVERNMENT EMERGENCY AND MUNICIPAL SERVICES TAX, see TAXATION; SPECIAL ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES, see STORMWATER MANAGEMENT EXAMPLES OF STORMWATER HOTSPOTS, see STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FEES AND EXPENSES, see STORMWATER MANAGEMENT FIRE LOSS INSURANCE PROCEEDS ESCROW, see ADMINISTRATION AND GOVERNMENT FIRE MARSHAL, see FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION fire marshal appeals 7-103 establishment and duties of fire marshal 7-101 modifications to fire code 7-102 firefighters relief association annual appropriation 7-303 certification to auditor general 7-302 recognition of firefighters relief association 7-301 smoke detectors alarm requirements 7-202 automatic fire detection devices required 7-201 connection to an approved system required 7-208 fees 7-204 floor plans submitted for approval 7-206 new methods or devices permitted 7-205 ordinances, regulations and/or statutes imposing greater 7-203 restrictions shall be controlling penalties 7-209 testing and installation 7-207 I-7
FIREFIGHTERS' RELIEF ASSOCIATION, see FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION FP - FLOODPLAIN DISTRICT, see ZONING FRANCHISES AND SERVICES Appendix C GA - GARDEN APARTMENT DISTRICT, see ZONING GENERAL PARKING REGULATIONS, see MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC GENERAL PROVISIONS, see STORMWATER MANAGEMENT, see also SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT GENERAL REGULATIONS, see MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC, see also ZONING GOVERNMENTAL AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS Appendix D GRAFFITI, see HEALTH AND SAFETY HEALTH AND SAFETY abandoned/junk motor vehicles authority to remedy noncompliance 10-105 definitions 10-101 hearing 10-106 inspection; notice to comply 10-104 motor vehicle nuisances prohibited 10-102 penalties 10-107 storage of motor vehicle nuisances permitted 10-103 collection and reimbursement of operational and other costs definitions 10-501 reimbursement of costs 10-502 graffiti making of graffiti and possession of graffiti instruments definitions 10-602 making graffiti 10-603 notice of removal 10-606 penalties and enforcement 10-607 possession of graffiti instruments 10-604 removal of graffiti required 10-605 scope 10-601 sale of graffiti instruments definitions 10-611 display of spray paint and markers 10-613 penalties 10-614 I-8
sale to minors prohibited 10-612 maximum noise levels administration 10-306 appeals board 10-307 application 10-302 definitions 10-304 enforcement 10-305 exemptions 10-303 noise limitations 10-308 penalties 10-311 purpose and scope 10-301 test procedures 10-310 use of property 10-309 regulating outdoor lighting penalty 10-702 statement of need and purpose 10-701 storage of personal property authority to remedy noncompliance 10-205 definitions 10-201 health hazards and nuisances prohibited 10-202 hearing 10-206 inspection; notice to comply 10-204 penalties 10-207 remedies not mutually exclusive 10-208 storage requirements 10-203 weeds and vegetation certain weeds a nuisance 10-401 notice 10-403 owner responsible for weeds 10-402 penalties 10-404 HOLDING TANKS, see SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL HOUSING house numbering assigning numbers 11-104 definitions 11-101 notice 11-105 I-9
numbering before final inspection 11-107 numbering plan 11-103 numbering requirements 11-106 penalties 11-108 street names 11-102 rental occupancy reports definitions 11-201 occupancy charges 11-203 penalties 11-205 report form 11-204 reports required 11-202 HOUSE NUMBERING, see HOUSING IMPLEMENTATION FLOW CHARTS, see STORMWATER MANAGEMENT IMPLEMENTATION OF UNIFORM CONSTRUCTION CODE AND INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE CODE, see CODE ENFORCEMENT INSPECTIONS, see STORMWATER MANAGEMENT JUNKYARDS, see LICENSES, PERMITS AND GENERAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS LICENSES, PERMITS AND GENERAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS alarm systems administration and enforcement 13-409 change in location of the police or fire department 13-406 definitions 13-401 false alarms 13-404 installation and maintenance fees for direct alarm systems 13-405 liability of municipality 13-408 operational standards 13-403 penalties 13-411 permits required 13-402 right to appeal 13-410 testing 13-407 amusement devices gambling devices not licensed 13-204 investigation of application; transfer prohibited 13-203 issuance of license 13-206 license application 13-202 I-10
license fee 13-205 license required 13-201 penalties 13-207 junkyards burning restricted 13-306 certain materials not to be received or stored in junkyard 13-307 definitions 13-301 enforcement remedies 13-313 exceptions for existing junkyards 13-310 fencing and screening; maintenance 13-308 license required; fees 13-302 manner of storage of junk in junkyards 13-304 penalties 13-312 posting of junkyard licenses; operating procedures 13-303 right of entry for inspection; additional regulations authorized 13-309 time limit for allowing certain materials to remain on premises 13-305 time limit for existing establishments to comply and obtain license 13-311 model responsible contractor contractor responsibility certifications 13-603 contractor responsibility determinations 13-607 execution of contractor and subcontractor responsibility 13-606 certifications notice of intent to award contract 13-604 public review process 13-608 purpose 13-601 qualified, responsible contractor requirements 13-602 subcontractor lists, subcontractor responsibility certifications 13-605 towing regulations application for license 13-503 definitions 13-501 duties of licensees 13-507 issuance of license 13-505 license required 13-502 license status 13-506 standards for issuance of towing license 13-504 suspension and revocation of license 13-509 Township police duty tow 13-508 I-11
transient retail business definitions 13-101 exceptions 13-103 issuance of license; custody, display and exhibit 13-105 license application 13-104 license required; conditions of issuance; fee 13-102 penalties 13-109 prohibited acts 13-106 supervision; records and reports 13-107 suspension and revocation of license; appeal 13-108 LOCAL TAXPAYER BILL OF RIGHTS, see TAXATION; SPECIAL LOW IMPACT DEVELOPMENT (LID) PRACTICES, see STORMWATER MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES, see STORMWATER MANAGEMENT MAXIMUM NOISE LEVELS, see HEALTH AND SAFETY MERCANTILE TAX, see TAXATION; SPECIAL MH - MOBILE HOME DISTRICTS, see ZONING MODEL RESPONSIBLE CONTRACTOR, see LICENSES, PERMITS AND GENERAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC general parking regulations parking of trucks, motor homes, boats and recreational vehicles 15-404 prohibited parking prohibited at all times in certain locations 15-402 parking prohibited in fire zones 15-409 parking prohibited in specific locations, certain days and hours 15-403 parking time limited in certain locations certain days and hours 15-405 penalties 15-410 residential permit parking 15-408 special purpose parking zones established; parking otherwise 15-406 prohibited standing or parking on roadway for loading or unloading 15-407 vehicles to be parked within marked spaces 15-401 general regulations authority of police officers 15-108 authorization for use of speed timing devices 15-109 definitions and interpretations 15-101 I-12
experimental regulations 15-105 manner of adopting permanent traffic and parking regulations 15-102 provisions to be a continuation of existing regulations 15-103 temporary and emergency regulations 15-104 traffic on streets closed or restricted for construction, 15-106 maintenance or special events use of streets by processions and assemblages 15-107 parking, off-street; portable home storage units definitions 15-801 duration 15-803 limitation on number of permits 15-804 location 15-806 number of units 15-807 permit required; application; insurance; fee 15-802 permits for extended hardship 15-805 violations and penalties 15-808 pedestrian regulations locations where pedestrian crossing in unmarked crosswalks 15-703 restricted locations where pedestrians may cross only in crosswalk 15-704 pedestrian-control signal locations established 15-702 pedestrians to obey traffic-control signs 15-701 penalty for violation 15-705 removal and impoundment of illegally parked vehicles applicability and scope 15-501 authority to remove and impound 15-502 designation of approved storage garages; bonding; towing and 15-504 storage payment of towing and storage charges 15-505 penalty for violation 15-509 reclamation costs 15-506 records of vehicles removed and impounded 15-507 reports and disposition of unclaimed vehicles 15-510 restrictions upon removal of vehicles 15-508 tow away zones designated 15-503 restrictions on size, weight and type of vehicle and load restrictions as to weight and size of vehicles on certain streets 15-303 and bridges I-13
restrictions on size of vehicles on certain streets and bridges 15-302 truck traffic restricted on certain streets 15-304 vehicle weight limits established on certain streets and bridges 15-301 snow and ice emergency declaration of snow and ice emergency 15-601 parking prohibited, driving of motor vehicles restricted on snow 15-602 emergency routes during emergency penalty for violation 15-604 snow emergency routes designated 15-603 traffic regulations intersections where turn prohibited on red signal 15-206 maximum speed limits established for certain vehicles on 15-203 hazardous grades maximum speed limits established in parks 15-204 maximum speed limits established on certain bridges and 15-202 elevated structures maximum speed limits established on certain streets 15-201 no passing zones established 15-211 one-way streets established 15-207 restrictions on use of pushcarts 15-215 right turns prohibited at certain intersections 15-209 skates, coasters, sleds and other toy vehicles 15-216 snowmobiles and all terrain vehicles 15-218 stop intersections established 15-213 through highways established 15-212 traffic signals at certain locations 15-205 turning at certain intersections prohibited or restricted 15-208 u-turns only permitted at certain locations 15-210 vehicles not registered in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania 15-217 yield intersections established 15-214 MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE RULES AND REGULATIONS, see SOLID WASTE MUNICIPAL WASTE COLLECTION AND TRANSPORTATION, see SOLID WASTE N - NURSING HOME DISTRICT, see ZONING NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION OVERLAY DISTRICT, see ZONING NOISE NUISANCES, see ANIMALS I-14
OVERHEAD BANNERS, see SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS PARKING, OFF-STREET; PORTABLE HOME STORAGE UNITS, see MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC PARK REGULATIONS, see PARKS AND RECREATION PARKS AND RECREATION park regulations authority to close areas 16-107 authorization to promulgate additional rules 16-106 definitions 16-101 enforcement 16-108 fishing 16-104 park hours 16-102 penalties 16-109 prohibited conduct 16-103 reservation for specific uses 16-105 PEDESTRIAN REGULATIONS, see MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC PENSIONS, see ADMINISTRATION AND GOVERNMENT PER CAPITA TAX, see TAXATION; SPECIAL PI - PLANNED INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS, see ZONING PLAN APPROVAL Appendix E PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS, see ADMINISTRATION AND GOVERNMENT PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBDIVISIONS AND LAND DEVELOPMENTS, see SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT PROHIBITIONS, see STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION OF HISTORIC BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND SITES, see SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT PUBLIC RIGHTS-OF-WAY, see STREETS AND SIDEWALKS PUBLIC PROPERTY Appendix F PURD - PLANNED UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICTS, see ZONING PURPOSE; INTERPRETATION; SHORT TITLE; DEFINITION OF TERMS, see ZONING R-1 - RESIDENCE DISTRICTS, see ZONING R-2 - RESIDENCE DISTRICTS, see ZONING R-3 - RESIDENCE DISTRICTS, see ZONING R-4 - RESIDENCE DISTRICTS, see ZONING REAL ESTATE REGISTRY, see ADMINISTRATION AND GOVERNMENT I-15
REAL ESTATE TRANSFER TAX, see TAXATION; SPECIAL REFERENCES, see STORMWATER MANAGEMENT REGULATING OUTDOOR LIGHTING, see HEALTH AND SAFETY REMEDIES; PENALTIES; VALIDITY, see ZONING REMOVAL AND IMPOUNDMENT OF ILLEGALLY PARKED VEHICLES, see MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC RENTAL OCCUPANCY REPORTS, see HOUSING REQUIRED IMPROVEMENTS AND DESIGN STANDARDS, see SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT RESIDENTIAL RESTRICTIONS FOR REGISTERED ADULT SEXUAL VIOLENT OFFENDERS, see CONDUCT RESTRICTIONS ON SIZE, WEIGHT AND TYPE OF VEHICLE AND LOAD, see MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC RIGHT-TO-KNOW LAW POLICY, see ADMINISTRATION AND GOVERNMENT RIGHTS-OF-WAY MANAGEMENT, see STREETS AND SIDEWALKS SAMPLE STORMWATER CONTROLS AND BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT, see STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SEWER DISTRICTS, see SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL SEWER USE REGULATIONS, see SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL SEWERS Appendix G SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL holding tanks abatement of nuisances 18-312 definitions 18-302 duties of improved property owner 18-308 exclusiveness of rights and privileges 18-306 obligation or duty assumed by Township 18-309 procedure for obtaining holding tank permit 18-307 purpose 18-301 rights and privileges granted 18-303 rules and regulations 18-304 rules and regulations to be in conformity with applicable law 18-305 violations 18-310 when sanitary sewer service becomes available 18-311 sewer districts creation sewer district no. 1 18-101 I-16
sewer district no. 2 18-102 sewer district no. 3 18-103 sewer rentals procedures for terminating water service 18-114 sewer rentals in district no. 1 18-111 sewer rentals in district no. 2 18-112 sewer rentals in district no. 3 18-113 sewer use regulations access to meters 18-207 definitions 18-201 effect of this Part 18-210 equalizing waste flows 18-206 maintenance of manholes by industrial establishments 18-204 measuring volume for purposes of billing 18-203 penalties, delinquent sewer rentals and liens 18-211 rules and regulations 18-213 segregation of sewer revenues 18-212 surcharges 18-208 tapping fees 18-202 time and methods of payments 18-209 wastewater control regulations 18-205 wastewater control regulations adoption of the City of Philadelphia wastewater control 18-401 regulations SIGNS, see ZONING SIGNS AND BILLBOARDS overhead banners regulations for placement of overhead banners 19-101 responsibility and liability 19-102 SMOKE DETECTORS, see FIRE PREVENTION AND FIRE PROTECTION SNOW AND ICE EMERGENCY, see MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC SNOW AND ICE REMOVAL FROM SIDEWALKS, see STREETS AND SIDEWALKS SOLID WASTE municipal solid waste rules and regulations bulky item collection - residential 20-202 I-17
collection of solid waste residential (other than bulky items and 20-201 recyclable materials) collector s recycling report Appendix 20-B list of approved disposal facilities Appendix 20-A private refuse collection 20-206 separation and collection of compostable material - residential 20-204 (from April 1 to December 15) separation and collection of recyclable materials commercial and 20-205 institutional separation and collection of recyclable residential material 20-203 municipal waste collection and transportation definitions 20-302 injunctive powers 20-308 licensing and registration requirements 20-305 penalties 20-307 prohibited activities 20-303 reporting requirements 20-306 short title 20-301 standards for collection and transportation 20-304 solid waste management collection vehicles, equipment and personnel 20-110 declaration of policy 20-102 definitions 20-103 duty of owners and occupiers of property not to accumulate solid 20-105 waste injunctive powers 20-118 inspection procedures 20-116 insurance 20-117 penalties 20-119 prohibited activities 20-114 regulation of private collectors 20-109 regulations 20-115 reporting requirements 20-120 separation and placement for disposal 20-104 short title 20-101 standards and regulations for collection 20-108 standards and regulations for disposal 20-112 standards and regulations for processing methods 20-113 I-18
standards and regulations for storage after collection 20-111 standards and regulations for storage prior to collection 20-107 unlawful solid waste 20-106 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT, see SOLID WASTE STORAGE OF PERSONAL PROPERTY, see HEALTH AND SAFETY STORMWATER MANAGEMENT definitions definitions 17-202 interpretation 17-201 drainage plan requirements drainage plan contents 17-302 drainage plan review 17-304 general requirements 17-301 modification of plans 17-305 plan submission 17-303 resubmission of inconsistent or noncompliant drainage plans 17-306 enforcement and penalties appeals 17-908 enforcement 17-907 enforcement generally 17-903 notification 17-906 penalties 17-905 public nuisance 17-902 right-of-entry 17-901 suspension and revocation of permits and approvals 17-904 fees and expenses expenses covered by fees 17-602 plan review and inspection fee 17-601 general provisions applicability/regulated activities 17-105 compatibility with other ordinance or legal requirements 17-107 exemptions 17-106 purpose 17-103 short title 17-101 statement of findings 17-102 statutory authority 17-104 I-19
inspections inspections 17-501 maintenance responsibilities adherence to approved stormwater control and BMP operations 17-704 and maintenance plan operations and maintenance agreement for privately owned 17-705 stormwater controls and BMPs performance guarantee 17-701 recording of approved stormwater control and BMP operations 17-707 and maintenance plan and related agreements responsibilities for operations and maintenance of stormwater 17-702 controls and BMPs stormwater management easements 17-706 Township review of stormwater control and BMP operations and 17-703 maintenance plan prohibitions alteration of BMPs 17-804 prohibited connections 17-802 prohibited discharges 17-801 roof drains 17-803 stormwater management calculation methodology 17-409 erosion and sediment control during regulated earth disturbance 17-403 activities general requirements 17-401 groundwater recharge 17-405 other requirement 17-410 permit requirements by other government entities 17-402 site assessment for project sequencing 17-404 stormwater peak rate control and management districts 17-408 streambank erosion requirements 17-407 water quality requirements 17-406 application and fee schedule Appendix 17-C examples of stormwater hotspots Appendix 17-F implementation flow charts Appendix 17-I low impact development (LID) practices Appendix 17-E references Appendix 17-G sample stormwater controls and best management practices Appendix 17-A operations and maintenance agreement I-20
stormwater management design criteria Appendix 17-B stormwater management district watershed map Appendix 17-D suggested stormwater management procedures for projects meeting Appendix 17-J the land cover exemption criteria West Nile virus guidance Appendix 17-H STORMWATER MANAGEMENT DESIGN CRITERIA, see STORMWATER MANAGEMENT STORMWATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT WATERSHED MAP, see STORMWATER MANAGEMENT STREET EXCAVATION, see STREETS AND SIDEWALKS STREETS AND SIDEWALKS public rights-of-way penalties 21-303 responsibilities and obligations 21-301 the Township may perform the work 21-302 rights-of-way management definition of terms 21-402 enforcement and termination of ordinance 21-408 grant of ordinance; exemptions 21-404 insurance, indemnification and bonds or other surety 21-407 miscellaneous provisions 21-409 provider certification Appendix 21-A registration 21-403 rental 21-406 short title 21-401 standards of service 21-405 snow and ice removal from sidewalks definitions 21-201 depositing of snow and ice restricted 21-204 penalties 21-205 responsibility for removal from roofs 21-203 responsibility for removal of snow and ice from sidewalks 21-202 street excavation application 21-102 backfilling 21-104 escrow 21-103 inspection; Township may do work 21-105 I-21
penalties 21-106 permit required 21-101 STREETS AND SIDEWALKS Appendix H SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT administration; hardship; amendments; penalties amendments 22-504 general administration 22-501 jurisdiction and penalties 22-505 modifications due to hardship 22-502 revisions to recorded plans 22-503 time limitations on plans governing development 22-506 Appendix 22-A: engineering design standards curbs and gutters 22-602 driveways 22-603 erosion and sediment control 22-605 general 22-601 grading and landscaping 22-606 lighting 22-608 stormwater management 22-604 streets 22-607 general provisions general intent and community development objectives 22-102 purpose 22-101 relationship to comprehensive plan 22-103 scope 22-104 specifications 22-105 definitions definitions 22-202 language interpretations 22-201 sketch plan showing Subdivision and Land Development Figure 22-1 Ordinance definitions procedures and requirements for subdivisions and land developments as-built drawings 22-307 fees 22-306 final plan procedures and requirements for major subdivision and 22-303 land development plans general requirements 22-301 I-22
minor subdivision procedures and submission requirements 22-305 preliminary plan procedures and requirements for major 22-302 subdivisions and land development plans record plan 22-304 protection and preservation of historic buildings, structures and sites criteria for determining whether or not a building, structure or site 22-702 should be preserved due to its historical or architectural significance or if site or area should be preserved due to its archaeological or geological significance identification of buildings, structures and sites 22-703 purpose 22-701 standards for review 22-704 required improvements and design standards construction improvement requirements 22-403 general purpose and applicability 22-401 open space requirements and controls 22-405 signing of final plan by Board of Supervisors 22-404 street design and improvements required 22-402 SUGGESTED STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES FOR PROJECTS MEETING THE LAND COVER EXEMPTION CRITERIA, see STORMWATER MANAGEMENT SWIMMING POOLS construction and maintenance requirements applicability 23-102 construction permit and approval 23-103 definitions 23-101 design and construction requirements 23-106 electrical connections 23-110 enclosure 23-104 location on the property 23-105 penalties 23-111 property rights 23-107 shielding lights 23-108 unnecessary noise 23-109 TAXATION; SPECIAL amusement tax additional penalty 24-106 bond for temporary amusement permits 24-108 I-23
collection of tax 24-105 definitions 24-102 failure to file statement 24-109 levy of tax 24-103 penalties 24-111 permanent and temporary amusement permits 24-104 rules and regulations of the Tax Collector 24-110 short title 24-101 ticket prices 24-107 business privilege tax definitions 24-202 duties of the Tax Collector 24-208 levy of tax 24-203 license 24-205 penalties 24-207 posting 24-206 returns 24-204 short title 24-201 suit on collection and penalty 24-209 earned income tax collection at source 24-805 declaration and payment of tax 24-804 definitions 24-802 fines and penalties for violation of Part 24-809 imposition of tax 24-803 interest and penalties 24-808 powers and duties of officer 24-806 suit for collection of tax 24-807 title 24-801 emergency and municipal services tax administration of tax 24-307 collection and payment 24-303 definitions 24-301 direct payment by taxpayers 24-306 individuals engaged in more than one occupation 24-305 levy and refund 24-302 I-24
penalties 24-309 returns 24-304 suits for collection 24-308 local taxpayer bill of rights definitions 24-701 local taxpayer bill of rights 24-702 Lower Southampton Township information request time extension Exhibit 24-C procedure notice Lower Southampton Township rules and regulations for Exhibit 24-D compliance with the local taxpayer s bill of rights Lower Southampton Township taxpayer bill of rights disclosure Exhibit 24-A statement Lower Southampton Township taxpayer bill of rights notice Exhibit 24-B mercantile tax adjustment upon receipt of final return 24-608 compensation of collector 24-610 computation of volume of business and final return 24-605 computation of volume of business estimated 24-604 definitions 24-603 disposition of taxes collected 24-612 duty of collector 24-611 estimated return 24-606 license required 24-601 limitation of taxing authority 24-613 method of recovery 24-614 payment 24-607 penalties and interest 24-609 penalty for violation 24-615 tax levy 24-602 per capita tax resident defined 24-402 authority for enactment 24-401 collection 24-404 imposition of tax 24-403 real estate transfer tax acquired company 24-508 authority 24-502 I-25
civil penalties 24-514 credits against tax 24-509 definitions 24-503 determinations by department of revenue 24-518 documents relating to associations or corporations and members, 24-507 partners, stockholders or shareholders thereof duties of recorder of deeds 24-512 enforcement 24-516 excluded transactions 24-506 exempt parties 24-505 extension of lease 24-510 imposition of tax; interest 24-504 lien 24-515 proceeds of judicial sale 24-511 regulations 24-517 short title 24-501 statement of value 24-513 TOBACCO USE PROHIBITED WITHIN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT, see CONDUCT TOWING REGULATIONS, see LICENSES, PERMITS AND GENERAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS TRAFFIC REGULATIONS, see MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC TRANSIENT RETAIL BUSINESS, see LICENSES, PERMITS AND GENERAL BUSINESS REGULATIONS TREES trees on public grounds injuring trees prohibited 25-104 location; varieties 25-103 notice to remove diseased trees 25-108 penalties 25-110 permit application 25-105 planting permit required 25-102 Shade Tree Commission 25-101 tree planting plan 25-109 tree protection; prohibitions 25-106 trimming of trees 25-107 TREES ON PUBLIC GROUNDS, see TREES WARRANTLESS ARRESTS, see CONDUCT I-26
WASTEWATER CONTROL REGULATIONS, see SEWERS AND SEWAGE DISPOSAL WATER water wells abandonment of wells 26-111 definitions 26-104 design and construction 26-106 drilled type well requirements Table 26-1 fees 26-113 general principles 26-103 general provisions and administration 26-112 location 26-105 miscellaneous well construction requirements, samples and 26-108 reports penalties 26-114 permit required 26-101 pump installation and construction 26-109 scope 26-102 surface protection 26-107 use of wells for waste disposal 26-110 WATER Appendix I WATER WELLS, see WATER WEEDS AND VEGETATION, see HEALTH AND SAFETY WEST NILE VIRUS GUIDANCE, see STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ZONING administration applications for permits 27-2303 enforcement 27-2301 fees 27-2306 issuance of permits 27-2304 permits 27-2302 temporary permits 27-2305 use and occupancy permits 27-2307 amendments enactment of zoning ordinance amendments 27-2501 procedure for landowner curative amendments 27-2502 procedure for Township curative amendments 27-2503 I-27
BP - Business and Professional District accessory home occupation 27-1706 area regulations for nonresidential uses 27-1703 general purpose and intent 27-1701 general requirement for nonresidential uses 27-1704 submission of plans 27-1705 use regulations 27-1702 C - Commercial Districts area regulations 27-1402 illumination 27-1403 use regulations 27-1401 CC - Controlled Commercial District area regulations 27-1602 illumination 27-1603 reclassifications 27-1604 use regulations 27-1601 CH - Cemetery-Hospital District area, frontage, yard, height, coverage, parking 27-902 certifications, site plans, and building permits 27-903 use regulations 27-901 classification of districts classes of districts 27-201 district boundaries 27-203 Zoning Map 27-202 community residential/group homes location of community residential facilities 27-2701 location of group home 27-2702 nonconforming uses 27-2703 CS - Planned Business Districts design and area requirements 27-1505 general requirements 27-1501 plan requirements 27-1503 time limit on construction permit 27-1506 transfer restrictions 27-1502 use regulations 27-1504 current zoning reclassifications Addendum 27-A I-28
CY - Cemetery District area, frontage, yard, height, coverage, parking 27-1202 certifications, site plans, and building permits 27-1203 use regulations 27-1201 EH - Elderly Housing District definitions, area, frontage, yard density, height, coverage, and 27-1103 parking general purposes and intent 27-1101 use regulations 27-1102 FP - Floodplain District administration 27-1902 general provisions 27-1901 GA - Garden Apartment District dimensional and density requirements 27-602 minimum standards and conditions 27-603 occupancy permit 27-604 use regulations 27-601 general regulations access to existing nonconforming lots 27-2006 building height regulations 27-2002 business, professional and other nonresidential uses and hours of 27-2020 operation conditional uses 27-2017 fences or walls 27-2016 loading and unloading space 27-2011 necessity for approved road 27-2013 necessity for sanitary disposal permit 27-2014 nonconforming buildings or uses 27-2003 nonconforming lots 27-2004 parking space 27-2010 private garage or accessory building in a residential zoning district 27-2007 prohibited uses 27-2009 public utilities 27-2001 reduction of lot 27-2005 satellite dish antenna 27-2019 special setback lines 27-2012 telecommunications facilities 27-2018 I-29
vehicles regularly parked on a premises 27-2015 vision obstruction 27-2008 MH - Mobile Home Districts building permits 27-1008 dimensional and density requirements 27-1002 maximum land coverage 27-1005 minimum area required for recreational use 27-1004 minimum standards and conditions 27-1007 occupancy permits 27-1009 road layout 27-1003 site plans and building permits 27-1006 use regulations 27-1001 N - Nursing Home District area, frontage, yard, height, coverage, and parking regulations 27-702 certifications, site plans and building permits 27-703 required standards and conditions 27-704 use regulations 27-701 Natural Resource Protection Overlay District erosion 27-2102 permitted disturbances of woodlands 27-2101 PI - Planned Industrial Districts area and design requirements 27-1802 general 27-1801 use regulations 27-1803 PURD - Planned Unit Residential Development Districts administration and judicial review 27-812 application for final approval 27-811 application for tentative approval 27-807 application of planned residential development 27-804 declaration of purpose 27-802 definitions for PURD 27-801 findings 27-803 findings after hearing 27-809 permitted uses 27-805 public hearing 27-808 standards and criteria for planned residential development 27-806 I-30
status of plan after tentative approval 27-810 purpose; interpretation; short title; definition of terms definition of items 27-104 interpretation 27-102 purposes 27-101 short title 27-103 R-1 - Residence Districts area regulations 27-302 use regulations 27-301 R-2 - Residence Districts area regulations 27-402 use regulations 27-401 R-3 - Residence Districts area regulations 27-502 use regulations 27-501 R-4 - Residence District design and use criteria 27-1302 purpose 27-1301 remedies; penalties; validity enforcement 27-2602 remedies 27-2601 validity 27-2603 signs administration 27-2206 applicability of this Part 27-2204 definitions 27-2203 emergency repairs 27-2207 general sign regulations 27-2210 nonconforming signs 27-2211 permitted signs 27-2212 requirements for permits 27-2205 schedule 27-A (permitted signs) 27-2213 scope 27-2202 title 27-2201 types of sign construction 27-2209 types of signs defined 27-2208 I-31
Zoning Hearing Board appeals to Zoning Hearing Board 27-2405 appointment 27-2401 hearings 27-2406 meetings 27-2404 powers 27-2402 rules 27-2403 standards for review of proposed special exception or variance 27-2407 ZONING HEARING BOARD, see ZONING ZONING; PRIOR ORDINANCES Appendix J I-32