Township of Coolbaugh

ABANDONED OR JUNKED VEHICLE

Any motor vehicle, or portion of a motor vehicle, which is not immediately suitable for highway use or which has any physical defect which renders it hazardous, dangerous or a threat to the health or safety of the public, including any of the following defects:
A. Broken glass.
B. Sharp edges.
C. Objects protruding from the vehicle.
D. Missing body parts or other openings which could allow the entry of children or animals.
E. Parts stored in a disorderly manner apart from or on the motor vehicle.
F. Leaking or damaged oil pan or fuel tank.
G. Exposed battery.
H. Inoperable mechanism for doors or trunk.
I. Blocks or supports which are unstable or unsafe.
J. Such other condition which, in the opinion of the Zoning Officer, is a threat to the health or safety of the public.

ABANDONED SIGN

A sign located on a property or premises which is vacant and/or unoccupied for a period of six months, or a sign which is damaged, in disrepair, or vandalized and not repaired within 60 days of the date of the damaging event and/or for which no legal owner can be found.

ABUSED PERSON SHELTER

See "domestic violence shelter."

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER
A government or nonprofit corporation residential use providing food, shelter, medical care, legal assistance, personal guidance, or other services to persons who have been victims of domestic violence, including any children of such victims, and who temporarily require shelter and assistance in order to protect their physical or psychological welfare.

ACCESSORY USE OR STRUCTURE

A use of land or of a structure, or portion thereof, customarily incidental and subordinate in extent or purpose to the principal use of the land or building and located on the same lot with such principal use. A portion of a principal building used for an accessory use shall not be considered an accessory structure.

ADDITION

An extension or increase in floor area or height of a building or structure. See also "alteration" and "repair."
ALTERATION
Any construction or renovation to an existing structure other than a repair or an addition.
REPAIR
The reconstruction or renewal of any part of an existing building for the purpose of its maintenance.

ADJUSTED TRACT ACREAGE (ATA)

The tract area remaining when the specified constrained land has been deducted from the gross tract acreage. ATA is used to calculate both density and open space.

ADULT BUSINESS

A. Any of the following:

(1) A use of a building or land for a business which has obscene materials as a substantial or significant portion of its stock-in-trade.
(2) Any nightclub, bar, restaurant, arcade, theater, or any other establishment that conducts live performances as a principal part of its business that are characterized by the exposure of specified anatomical areas or by specified sexual activities, or films, motion pictures, videocassettes, slides, or other photographic reproductions in which a substantial portion of the total presentation time is devoted to the showing of material that is characterized by an emphasis upon the depiction or description of specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas, or where any specified sexual activities are conducted for economic gain or any other form of consideration.
(3) Any of the following as defined in this Article III: Terminology:

(a) Adult arcade.
(b) Adult bookstore or adult video store.
(c) Adult live entertainment use or facility.
(d) Adult motel.
(e) Adult motion-picture theater.
(f) Adult theater.
(g) Escort agency.
(h) Massage parlor.
(i) Nude model studio.
(j) Sexual encounter center.

B. Additional definitions associated with adult business include:

(1) ADULT ARCADE
Any place to which the public is permitted or invited wherein coin-operated or token-operated or electronically, electrically or mechanically controlled still or motion-picture machines, projectors, or other image-producing devices are maintained to show images of five or fewer persons per machine at any one time, and where the images so displayed are distinguished or characterized by the depicting or describing of specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas. An adult arcade shall be considered an adult business for regulation by this chapter.
(2) ADULT BOOKSTORE or ADULT VIDEO STORE

(a) A commercial establishment which, as one of its principal business purposes or as a substantial part of its business, offers for sale or rental for any form of consideration, any one or more of the following:

[1] Books, magazines, periodicals or other printed matter or photographs, films, motion pictures, video, or video reproductions, slides or other visual representations which depict or describe specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas; or
[2] Instruments, devices or paraphernalia which are designed for use in connection with specified sexual activities.

(b) A commercial establishment may have other principal business purposes that do not involve the offering for sale or rental of material depicting or describing specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas and still be categorized as adult bookstore or adult video store. Such other business purposes will not serve to exempt such commercial establishment from being categorized as an adult bookstore or adult video store so long as one of its principal business purposes is the offering for sale or rental for consideration the specified materials which depict or describe specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas.
(c) The term "adult bookstore" shall include but not be limited to an adult video store, and all such uses shall be considered an adult business for regulation by this chapter.

(3) ADULT LIVE ENTERTAINMENT USE OR FACILITY

(a) A commercial use (including, but not limited to, a use selling food or beverages) including live entertainment involving:

[1] Persons (which may include, but is not limited to, waiters, waitresses, dancers, clerks, bartenders, contractors or others) appearing in a state of nudity;
[2] Live performances which are characterized by the exposure of specified anatomical areas or simulated or actual specified sexual activities; or,
[3] Films, motion pictures, videocassettes, slides or other photographic reproductions which are characterized by the depiction or description of specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas.

(b) An adult entertainment use or facility shall be considered an adult business for regulation by this chapter.

(4) ADULT MOTEL

(a) A hotel, motel or similar commercial establishment which:

[1] Offers accommodations to the public for any form of consideration; provides patrons with closed-circuit television transmissions, films, motion pictures, videocassettes, slides or other photographic reproductions which are characterized by the depiction or description of specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas.
[2] Offers sleeping rooms for rent three or more times in one calendar day.

(b) An adult motel shall be considered an adult business for regulation by this chapter.

(5) ADULT MOTION PICTURE THEATER
A commercial establishment where, for any form of consideration, films, motion pictures, videocassettes, slides, or similar photographic reproductions are regularly shown which are characterized by the depiction or description of specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas. An adult motion-picture theater shall be considered an adult business for the purpose of this chapter.
(6) ADULT THEATER
A theater, concert hall, auditorium, or similar commercial establishment which regularly features persons who appear in a state of nudity or live performances which are characterized by the exposure of specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas. An adult theater shall be considered an adult business for regulation by this chapter.
(7) ESCORT
A person who, for consideration, agrees or offers to act as a companion, guide, or date for another person, or who agrees or offers to privately model lingerie or to privately perform a striptease for another person.
(8) ESCORT AGENCY
A person or business association or establishment which furnishes, offers to furnish, or advertises to furnish escorts as one of its primary business purposes for a fee, tip, or other consideration. An escort agency shall be considered an adult business for regulation by this chapter.
(9) MASSAGE
Pressing, squeezing, stretching, or stimulating the face, scalp, neck, limbs, or other parts of the human body with or without cosmetic preparation, either by hand, or with mechanical or electrical appliances.
(10) MASSAGE PARLOR
A person or business association or establishment which furnishes, offers to furnish or advertises to furnish as one of its primary business purposes for a fee, tip or other consideration, a massage which involves the exposure of any specified anatomical areas. A massage parlor shall be considered an adult business for regulation by this chapter.
(11) NUDE MODEL STUDIO
Any place, which is not excepted by § 400-56: Adult businesses, where a person who appears in a state of nudity or displays specified anatomical areas is provided to be observed, sketched, drawn, painted, sculptured, photographed, or similarly depicted by other persons who pay money or any form of consideration. A nude model studio shall be considered an adult business for regulation by this chapter.
(12) NUDITY or A STATE OF NUDITY
The showing of the human male or female genitals or pubic area with less than a fully opaque covering, or the showing of the female breast with less than a fully opaque covering or any portion thereof below the top of the areola.
(13) OBSCENE MATERIALS
Any literature, book, magazine, pamphlet, newspaper, paper, comic book, drawing, photograph, figure, image, motion picture, sound recording, article, instrument or any other written or recorded matter which depicts or describes any specified sexual activities and/or specified anatomical areas.
(14) SEXUAL ENCOUNTER CENTER
A business or commercial enterprise that, as one of its primary business purposes, offers for any form of consideration activities between male and female persons and/or persons of the same sex when one or more of the persons is in a state of nudity or seminude. A sexual encounter center shall be considered an adult business for regulation by this chapter.
(15) SPECIFIED ANATOMICAL AREAS
Any of the following:

(a) Less than completely and opaquely covered human genitals, pubic region, anus, or female breasts below a point immediately above the top of the areola.
(b) Human male genitals in a discernible turgid state, even if completely and opaquely covered.

(16) SPECIFIED SEXUAL ACTIVITIES
Any of the following:

(a) The fondling or other erotic touching of human genitals, pubic region, buttocks, anus, or female breasts.
(b) Sex acts, normal or perverted, actual or simulated, including intercourse, oral copulation, or sodomy.
(c) Masturbation, actual or simulated.
(d) Excretory functions as part of or in connection with any of the activities set forth in Subsection B(16)(a), (b) and (c) of this definition, above.

ADULT CARE FACILITY

See "nursing home."

NURSING HOME
A facility licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the housing and intermediate or fully skilled nursing care of three or more persons needing such care because of old age or a physical illness or disability or a developmental disability.

ADVERTISING SIGN, OFF-PREMISES

A sign which conveys a commercial or noncommercial message unrelated to the activity conducted on the lot where the sign is located or a sign which directs attention to a business, commodity, service, entertainment or attraction sold, offered, or existing elsewhere than on the same lot where the sign is located. A structure intended to support or contain such a sign shall also be considered an off-premises advertising sign.

A-FRAME OR SANDWICH BOARD SIGN

A movable sign consisting of two faces, connected and hinged at the top.

A-Frame/Sandwich Board

AFTER-HOURS CLUB

A use that permits the consumption of alcoholic beverages by five or more unrelated persons between the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. and that involves some form of monetary compensation paid by such persons for the alcohol or for the use of the premises.

AGENT

Any person other than the owner who, acting for the owner, submits an application for the purpose of obtaining approval in accordance with this chapter.

AGRICULTURAL USE

An enterprise that is actively engaged in the commercial production and preparation for market of crops, livestock and livestock products and in the production, harvesting and preparation for market or use of agricultural, agronomic, horticultural, silvicultural and aquacultural crops and commodities. The term includes an enterprise that implements changes in production practices and procedures or types of crops, livestock, livestock products or commodities produced consistent with practices and procedures that are normally engaged by farmers or are consistent with technological development within the agricultural industry. It includes necessary structures within the limits of the parcel and the storage of equipment necessary for production. It excludes agricultural products processing operations; riding academies, livery or boarding stables and dog or other animal kennels.

AGRICULTURE PRODUCTS PROCESSING

An industry that involves the processing of raw agricultural products; and transforming those products into a more refined, prepared or marketable state. Includes, but is not limited to, such uses as sawmills, tanneries, dairies and food canning and freezing operations.

AGRITOURISM

Any activity carried out on a working agricultural operation such as a farm, orchard or vineyard that allows members of the general public, for recreational, entertainment, or educational purposes, to view or enjoy rural activities directly related to or part of the agricultural operation, including farming, wineries, historical, cultural harvest-your-own activities, or natural activities and attractions. An activity is an agritourism activity whether or not the participant paid to participate in the activity.

AIRPORT

A tract of land, with or without buildings, where airplanes, jets, helicopters and/or any other type of aircraft land and take off.

AIRPORT ELEVATION

The highest point of an airport's usable landing area measured in feet above sea level. The airport elevation of the Pocono Mountains Municipal Airport is 1,916 feet.

AIRPORT HAZARD

Any structure or object, natural or man-made, or use of land which obstructs the airspace required for flight or aircraft in landing or taking off at an airport or is otherwise hazardous as defined in 14 CFR Part 77 and 74 Pa.C.S.A. § 5102.

AIRPORT HAZARD AREA

Any area of land or water upon which an airport hazard might be established if not prevented as provided for in this chapter and Act 164 of 1984 (Pennsylvania Laws Relating to Aviation).

ALLEY

A right-of-way, privately or publicly owned, primarily for service access to the rear or sides of properties.

ALTERATION

Any construction or renovation to an existing structure other than a repair or an addition. See also "addition" and "repair."

ADDITION
An extension or increase in floor area or height of a building or structure.

REPAIR
The reconstruction or renewal of any part of an existing building for the purpose of its maintenance.

AMUSEMENT ARCADE

A building or part of a building in which pinball machines, video games, or other similar player-operated amusement devices are maintained excluding the use of less than five such devices accessory use to any lawful principal use.

AMUSEMENT PARK

A commercially operated park or facility with various devices for entertainment including, but not limited to, rides, games, electronic games and similar devices, food stands and other associated facilities.

ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, COMMERCIAL

The raising and keeping of livestock, small animals and fowl and/or fur-bearing animals with the intent of producing capital gain or profit or with the intent of selling any livestock and/or poultry products.

ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, HOME USE

The raising and keeping of livestock and/or small animals and fowl for personal satisfaction or consumption and with no intent of producing capital gain or profit or with no the intent of selling any livestock and/or poultry products.

ANIMAL SHELTER

A facility used to house or contain stray, homeless, abandoned, or unwanted pets and that is owned operated, or maintained by a public body, established humane society, animal welfare society (such as the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), or other nonprofit organization devoted to the welfare protection, and humane treatment of animals.

ANIMATION

The movement or the optical illusion of movement of any part of the sign structure, design or pictorial segment, including the movement of any illumination or the flashing or varying of light intensity; the automatic changing of all or any part of the facing of a sign; the movement of a sign set in motion by the atmosphere. Time-and-temperature devices shall be considered animated signs.

ANTENNA, STANDARD

A device, partially or wholly exterior to a building, that is used for receiving television or radio signals for use on-site, or for transmitting short-wave or citizens band radio signals.

APARTMENT

See "dwelling."

DWELLING
A structure or portion thereof which is used exclusively for human habitation.

APARTMENT BUILDING

A multifamily dwelling structure, originally designed as such, containing three or more apartment units which is more than 2.5 stories but not exceeding the height limitations (in feet) of this chapter.

APPLICANT

A person or entity who applies for a sign permit in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.

APPLICANT

An individual, trustee, executor, other fiduciary, corporation, firm, partnership, association, organization or other entity acting as a unit, and his/her/its heirs, successors and assigns, which is seeking an approval or permit pursuant to this chapter.

APPLICATION

Any application required to be filed for approval in accord with the requirements of this chapter.

APPROACH SURFACE (ZONE)

An imaginary surface longitudinally centered on the extended runway center line and extending outward and upward from each end of the primary surface. An approach surface is applied to each end of the runway based on the planned approach. The inner edge of the approach surface is the same width as the primary surface and expands uniformly depending on the planned approach. The approach surface zone, as shown on Figure 1, is derived from the approach surface.

ARCADE

A continuous passageway parallel to and open to a street, open space, or building, usually covered by a canopy or permanent roofing, and accessible and open to the public.)

ARCHERY RANGE, INDOOR COMMERCIAL

Any area within a fully enclosed building used for the shooting of arrows for recreational or training purposes which is a commercial operation, or which is operated by any government entity, private nonprofit entity, or any sportsman's, recreation or fraternal club or association. Considered a "recreation facility, commercial" for regulation by this chapter.

ARCHERY RANGE, OUTDOOR COMMERCIAL

Any area not within a fully enclosed building used for the shooting of arrows for recreational or training purposes which is a commercial operation, or which is operated by any government entity, private nonprofit entity, or any sportsman's, recreation or fraternal club or association.

ARCHITECTURAL LIGHTING

Lighting designed to reveal architectural beauty, shape and/or form and for which lighting for any other purpose is incidental.

AREA OF SIGN

See computation of area in individual signs and computation of area of multifaced signs.
COMPUTATION OF AREA IN INDIVIDUAL SIGNS
The area of sign face (which is also the sign area of a wall sign or other sign with only one face) shall be computed by means of the smallest square, circle, rectangle, triangle, or combination thereof that will encompass the extreme limits of the writing, representation, emblem, or other display, together with any material or color forming an integral part of the background of the display or used to differentiate the sign from the backdrop or structure against which it is placed, but not including any supporting framework, bracing, or decorative fence or wall when such fence or wall otherwise meets zoning ordinance regulations and is clearly incidental to the display itself.

COMPUTATION OF AREA OF MULTIFACED SIGNS
The sign area for a sign with more than one face shall be computed by adding together the area of all sign faces visible from any one point. When two identical sign faces are placed back to back, so that both faces cannot be viewed from any point at the same time, and when such sign faces are part of the same sign structure and are not more than 42 inches apart, the sign area shall be computed by the measurement of one of the faces.

ART STUDIO

An establishment or work space for the creation, manufacture, and/or preparation of individually crafted art work, jewelry, furniture, sculpture, pottery, art photography, leather craft, hand-woven articles, and related items; it may also include the sale, loan, or display of such items.

ASSISTED-LIVING FACILITY

Residences that provide rooms, meals, personal care, and supervision of prescribed medication and which may provide other services such as recreational activities, financial services, and transportation, and which is licensed as an assisted-living facility by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

ATTIC

Non-living space in or above a dwelling unheated with head space of less than 6.5 feet.

ATTRACTION BOARD

See "changeable panel sign."
CHANGEABLE PANEL SIGN
A sign designed to allow it's informational content to be changed or altered.

AUCTION HOUSE

A place where objects of art, furniture, and other goods are offered for sale to persons who bid on the object in competition with each other.

AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE DIRECTIONAL SIGN

A traffic directional sign which is used to direct pedestrian or vehicular traffic on a parcel to the location of an automated teller machine.

AUTOMATED TELLER MACHINE SIGN

Any sign located on or architecturally associated with the exterior face of an automated teller machine.

AWNING or CANOPY

An overhanging projection or covering, usually supported on poles, and made of canvas, fabric, plastic or other materials.

AWNING SIGN

Signs which are placed on or integrated into fabric or other material canopies which are mounted on the exterior wall of a building.

Awning Sign

BANK

An establishment for the custody, loan, exchange or issue of money, for the extension of credit, and for facilitating the transmission of funds.

BANNER SIGN

A sign intended to be hung either with or without a frame with characters, letters, illustrations, or ornamentations applied to paper, plastic, fabric or similar material excluding flags, emblems, and insignia or political, professional, religious, education, or corporate organizations providing that such flags, emblems, and insignia are displayed for noncommercial purposes.

Civic Event Banner

Banner Sign

BASE FLOOD

A flood which has a one-percent chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year (formerly referred to as "the one-hundred-year flood").

BASE FLOOD ELEVATION (BFE)

The elevation shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for Zones AE that indicates the water surface elevation resulting from a flood that has a one-percent or greater chance of being equaled or exceeded in any given year.

BASEMENT

Any area of the building having its floor below ground level on all sides.

BASEMENT

An enclosed floor area partly or wholly below the finished grade with at least 1/2 of its floor-to-finished height above the average level of the adjoining finished grade, and with a floor-to-ceiling height of not less than 6.5 feet. A basement shall be counted as a story for the purpose of the building height measurement if the vertical distance between the ceiling and the average level of the adjoining ground is more than five feet or if it used for business or dwelling occupancy or storage purposes and not solely for heating, mechanical and similar equipment. See "cellar."

CELLAR
An enclosed floor area partly or wholly below the finished grade with at least 1/2 of its floor-to-finished height below the average level of the adjoining finished grade, or with a floor-to-ceiling height of less than 6.5 feet.

BED-AND-BREAKFAST INN

An owner or operator-occupied single-family dwelling in which transient visitors to the area are lodged for compensation, meals for lodging guests may or may not be included, and no cooking facilities are provided in any rental room.

BILLBOARD

A type of off-premises advertising sign and which conveys a commercial or noncommercial message unrelated to the activity conducted on the lot where the sign is located, or a sign which directs attention to a business, commodity, service, entertainment or attraction sold, offered, or existing elsewhere than on the same lot where the sign is located. A structure intended to support or contain such a sign shall also be considered a billboard.

BILLIARD HALL

An establishment with the principal use of playing cue sports such as pool, snooker or carom billiard.

BITUMINOUS CONCRETE BATCH PLANT

An operation which combines asphalt or bituminous materials and aggregates and heat to manufacture a bituminous seal coat or bituminous concrete product. Considered mineral processing for the purposes of this chapter.

BLOCK

A tract of land, a lot or groups of lots, bounded by streets, public parks, watercourses, municipal boundary lines, unsubdivided land or by any combination of the above.

BOARDING OR LODGING HOUSE

Any dwelling in which more than three persons either individually or as families are housed or lodged for hire with meals normally, but not necessarily, included as a part of the services rendered and no cooking facilities are provided in any rental room.

BREW PUB

A restaurant or tavern, as defined herein, that includes as an accessory use the brewing of malt beverages of alcoholic and/or nonalcoholic content which produces less than 15,000 gallons of malt beverages per year. (See also "micro-brewery.")

MICROBREWERY
A facility for the production, packaging and sampling of malt beverages of alcoholic and/or nonalcoholic content for retail or wholesale distribution, on or off the premises, and which produces less than 15,000 gallons of malt beverages per year.

BUFFER

A strip of land with fencing, dense vegetative planting, additional setback distances, berms or a combination thereof that separates one use from another use or feature and is not occupied by any building, parking, outdoor storage or any use other than open space or approved pedestrian pathways or improvements which is used to provide separation between incompatible uses to effect a visual barrier, block physical passage between uses, and reduce noise, dust and litter.

BUFFER, WATER QUALITY

The area of land immediately adjacent to any wetland, lake, pond, vernal pond, or stream, measured perpendicular to and horizontally from the delineated edge of the wetland, lake, pond, or vernal pond, or the top-of-bank on both sides of a stream to provide separation from an intensive land use area (e.g., subdivision, farm) and minimize sediment and other pollutant loading; also referred to as filter strips, vegetated filter strips, and grassed buffers.

BUILDING

Any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy.

BUILDING

A combination of materials to form a permanent structure having walls and a roof. Included shall be all manufactured homes and trailers to be used for human habitation.

BUILDING COVERAGE

The percentage of the area of the lot covered or occupied by the total horizontal projected surface area of all buildings on the lot and including accessory buildings and structures including covered porches, carports and breezeways, but excluding open and uncovered patios and decks.

BUILDING ENVELOPE

An area on a lot or development parcel which has been designated as the area in which development may occur. Building envelopes are identified by building setbacks, conservation areas, site conditions and other factors, and shall be specifically designated on the development plan and established by deed covenants and restrictions.

BUILDING FOOTPRINT

The horizontal ground area enclosed by the walls of a building together with the area of all covered porches and other roofed portions.

BUILDING HEIGHT

The average vertical distance from finished grade at the front and rear of the building to the top of the highest roof beams on a flat or shed roof, to the deck level on a mansard roof, and the average distance between the eaves and the ridge level for gable, hip, and gambrel roofs not including chimneys, spires, elevator shaft extensions, mechanical appurtenances, and similar projections. (See illustration below.)

Building Height

BUILDING PERMIT or CONSTRUCTION PERMIT

Issued by the Building Code Official and indicates that a proposed construction, alteration, or reconstruction of a structure will comply with the Township Construction Code.
See also "permit."
PERMIT
A document issued by the proper authority documented on the required application which authorizes the applicant to undertake certain activities in compliance with all the applicable codes and ordinances.

BUILDING, ATTACHED

A building which has one or more walls or portions thereof in common with an adjacent building.

BUILDING, DETACHED

A building surrounded by open space on all sides within the same lot.

BUILDING, PRINCIPAL

A building in which is conducted the main or principal use of the lot on which said building is situated.

BULK FUEL STORAGE FACILITY

Any facility where gasoline is stored in bulk for distribution by delivery truck, or fuel, including, but not limited, to kerosene, home heating oil, diesel fuel, gasoline, or propane, is stored in large volume tanks for distribution to retail or wholesale establishments.

BUS SHELTER

Any shed-like structure, usually open on one or more sides, located along the regular route of a public bus, van, or other vehicle, including an official school bus, whose purpose is to provide temporary shelter for the users of the vehicle while they are waiting.

BUS STATION

An area and/or building where passengers load on and unload from buses, and where parking for passenger vehicles and ticket sales are normally part of the operation, but without bus maintenance and repair facilities.

BUS, LIMOUSINE OR TAXI TERMINAL

An area and/or building where buses, limousines, and or taxis are stored or parked on a regular basis with or without maintenance and repair facilities.

BUSINESS

Any approved nonresidential use including commercial, manufacturing, and industrial enterprises; public buildings and uses such as public schools, parks, civic centers, municipal buildings; and semipublic buildings and uses such as churches, fire houses, ambulance buildings, private schools, and libraries.

BUSINESS IDENTIFICATION SIGN

A sign that directs attention to a business (see definition) conducted, or to a commodity or service sold, offered, or produced, or to an entertainment offered on the premises where the sign is located.

BUSINESS NAME

The name by which a business is commonly recognized and used by the applicant. The applicant shall provide stationary or other supporting documents illustrating the use of the business name or verification of the official business license or tax name. Slogans or product information shall not be considered as the business name.

BUSINESS OFFICE

A use comprised primarily of administrative and clerical services and involving no retail trade, lodging, warehousing or manufacturing. Such uses include, but are not limited to, financial services, legal services, travel agencies, insurance agencies, corporate offices and other similar uses.

BUSINESS SERVICES

Establishments primarily engaged in rendering services to businesses including such activities as advertising and mailing, credit reporting and collection, duplicating, mailing, telemarketing, stenographic services, employment services, research and development and other similar services.

BUSINESS/COMMERCIAL USE

An enterprise, exchange of money, contract, occupation, trade or profession undertaken, either continuously or temporarily, for profit. The term "business" shall include the occupancy or use of a building or premises or any portion thereof for the transaction of a business or the rendering or receiving of professional or personal service.

CAFO

Any livestock operation which is defined as a concentrated animal feeding operation by the regulations adopted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

CAMP/RETREAT

A parcel or parcels of land with lodging facilities where transient clientele participate in organized recreation, receive instruction or training, or are afforded peace, quiet, privacy or security.

CAMPGROUND OR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK

A plot of ground upon which two or more campsites are located, established or maintained for temporary occupancy by persons using tents or recreational vehicles, and which shall not be used for long-term residency of occupants.

CANOPY or AWNING

An overhanging projection or covering, usually supported on poles, and made of canvas, fabric, plastic or other materials.

CANOPY SIGN

Any sign that is a part of or attached to an awning, canopy or other fabric, plastic, or structural protective cover over a door, entrance, window, or outdoor service area. A marquee is not a canopy.

Canopy Sign on Freestanding Canopy

CAR WASH

Any building or premises or portions thereof used for commercial purposes for washing motorcycles, passenger cars and other two-axle, four-tire, single-unit vehicles without trailers.

CARPORT

A roofed building intended for the storage of one or more motor vehicles, but which is not enclosed on all sides by walls or doors. If any portion of a carport is attached to a principal building, it shall be considered to be part of that building.

CARTWAY

The portion of a street right-of-way paved or unpaved intended for vehicular use, including the travelway and shoulders.

CELLAR

CELLAR
An enclosed floor area partly or wholly below the finished grade with at least 1/2 of its floor-to-finished height below the average level of the adjoining finished grade, or with a floor-to-ceiling height of less than 6.5 feet. See "basement."

BASEMENT
An enclosed floor area partly or wholly below the finished grade with at least 1/2 of its floor-to-finished height above the average level of the adjoining finished grade, and with a floor-to-ceiling height of not less than 6.5 feet. A basement shall be counted as a story for the purpose of the building height measurement if the vertical distance between the ceiling and the average level of the adjoining ground is more than five feet or if it used for business or dwelling occupancy or storage purposes and not solely for heating, mechanical and similar equipment. See "cellar."

Cellar

CEMETERY

A place for the interment of deceased pets or human beings, by cremation or in a grave, mausoleum, vault, columbarium or other receptacle, or a memorial garden/area for the dispersal of cremated remains, but not including a private family cemetery.

CERTIFICATE OF USE/OCCUPANCY

A document issued by the Township stating that a newly constructed or altered building, structure, and/or use complies with this chapter and the Uniform Construction Code and may be lawfully used.

CHANGE OF USE

Any conversion of a use from one use as regulated by this chapter to a different regulated use.

CHANGEABLE PANEL SIGN

A sign designed to allow it's informational content to be changed or altered.

Changeable Panel Sign

CHARGING STATION

The physical device that provides a connection from a power source to an electric vehicle.

CLEAR SIGHT TRIANGLE

An area of unobstructed vision at street intersections defined by the right-of-way lines of the streets and by a line of sight between points on the street right-of-way lines at a given distance from the intersection of the right-of-way lines.

CLINIC

An establishment where patients are admitted for examination and treatment on an outpatient basis by one or more physicians, dentists, other medical personnel, psychologists, or social workers and where patients require a stay of less than 24 hours.

CLUB/LODGE, PRIVATE

An area of land or building used by a nonprofit civic, social, fraternal, religious, political, labor union, or educational association of persons (established via a meaningful and substantial membership system as opposed to a token system) to pursue common goals, interests, or activities usually with the payment of fees and dues, regular meetings, and a charter and bylaws. A club/lodge private shall not include commercial recreation clubs such as tennis or racquetball clubs or any other use which is specifically defined by this chapter.

COLLEGE

An educational institution authorized by the state to award associate, baccalaureate, or higher degrees.

COMMERCIAL COMMUNICATION DEVICE

Any structure, antenna, equipment, cabinet or other device which is intended for commercial or governmental use in transmitting or receiving wireless television, radio, telephone or other electronic communications, including internal or agency communications, but excluding the following, which are not appropriate subjects of this chapter:
A. Industrial, scientific and medical equipment as regulated by the Federal Communications Commission in 47 CFR 18.
B. Military and government radar antennas and associated communication towers used for navigational purposes as regulated by 47 CFR 87.
C. Amateur (ham) and citizen band transmitting and receiving antennas and associated communication towers as regulated by 47 CFR 97 and 47 CFR 95.
D. Radio transceivers normally handheld or installed in a vehicle, such as an automobile, truck, trailer or water craft.
E. A radio frequency machine which is designated and marketed as a consumer product, such as auditory assistance devices, biomedical telemetry devices, carrier current systems, Class A or B digital devices, field disturbance sensors, perimeter protection systems, power line carrier systems, microwave ovens or radio controlled devices regulated by 47 CFR 15.
F. Privately owned antennas for receiving commercial television or radio serving a dwelling.
G. Towers and equipment used exclusively for emergency services or government communications.

COMMERCIAL COMMUNICATION DEVICE SUPPORT STRUCTURE

Any pole, telescoping mast, tower, tripod, or any other structure which supports a commercial communication device.

COMMERCIAL COMMUNICATION DEVICE SUPPORT STRUCTURE HEIGHT

The vertical distance measured from the base of the support structure at average grade to the highest point of the structure, including antennas.

COMMERCIAL MESSAGE

Any sign wording, logo, or other representations that, directly or indirectly, names, advertises, or calls attention to a business, product, service, or other commercial activity.

COMMISSION

The Planning Commission of Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania.

COMMON AREA

All of the real property and improvements dedicated for the common use and enjoyment of the residents of a particular development; including, but not limited to, open land, development improvements, common facilities, and recreation area.

COMMON FACILITIES

Improvements in a development that are not required by the Township but have been constructed as part of a development for the common use and enjoyment of the residents of that development; including, but not limited to, community centers, recreation buildings and structures, and administrative and maintenance buildings.

COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION

See "property owners' association."

PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOCIATION
A nonprofit corporation organized by the developer or lot owners for the purpose of establishing an association of all property owners in a planned development which purposes shall include the ownership and maintenance of open space common areas and all development improvements.

COMPLETELY DRY SPACE

A space which will remain totally dry during flooding; the structure is designed and constructed to prevent the passage of water and water vapor.

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

The Coolbaugh Township, Borough of Mount Pocono, Tobyhanna Township, and Tunkhannock Township Regional Comprehensive Plan including all maps, charts and textual matter.

COMPUTATION OF AREA IN INDIVIDUAL SIGNS

The area of sign face (which is also the sign area of a wall sign or other sign with only one face) shall be computed by means of the smallest square, circle, rectangle, triangle, or combination thereof that will encompass the extreme limits of the writing, representation, emblem, or other display, together with any material or color forming an integral part of the background of the display or used to differentiate the sign from the backdrop or structure against which it is placed, but not including any supporting framework, bracing, or decorative fence or wall when such fence or wall otherwise meets zoning ordinance regulations and is clearly incidental to the display itself.

COMPUTATION OF AREA OF MULTIFACED SIGNS

The sign area for a sign with more than one face shall be computed by adding together the area of all sign faces visible from any one point. When two identical sign faces are placed back to back, so that both faces cannot be viewed from any point at the same time, and when such sign faces are part of the same sign structure and are not more than 42 inches apart, the sign area shall be computed by the measurement of one of the faces.

COMPUTATION OF HEIGHT

The height of a sign shall be computed as the distance from the base of the sign at normal grade to the top of the highest attached component of the sign. Normal grade shall be construed to be the lower of: (1) existing grade prior to construction; or (2) the newly established grade after construction, exclusive of any filling, berming, mounding, or excavating solely for the purpose of locating the sign. In cases in which the normal grade cannot reasonably be determined, sign height shall be computed on the assumption that the elevation of the normal grade at the base of the sign is equal to the elevation of the nearest point of the crown of a public street or the grade of the land at the principal entrance to the principal structure on the zone lot, whichever is lower.

CONCENTRATED ANIMAL FEEDING OPERATION (CAFO)

Any livestock operation which is defined as a concentrated animal feeding operation by the regulations adopted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

CONCRETE BATCH PLANT

A facility in which materials (Portland cement, aggregates, water, admixtures) are combined by a central mixer to produce concrete for transportation to and use at another site, and shall include customary accessory uses, including offices, maintenance and storage garages, material storage facilities, equipment and truck storage areas, scales, conveyors, water storage and heating facilities, stormwater management, sediment basins, concrete recycling/reclamation equipment and other uses customarily necessary to produce, sell and transport mixed concrete. Considered "mineral processing" for regulation by this chapter.

CONDITIONAL USE

A use in a particular zoning district to be allowed or denied by the Board of Supervisors pursuant to public notice and hearing and recommendation of the Township Planning Commission as authorized by § 603(c)(2) of the Municipalities Planning Code.

CONDOMINIUM

A building, or group of buildings, in which dwelling units, offices, or floor area are owned individually and the structure, common areas, and facilities are owned by all the owners on a proportional, undivided basis.

CONFERENCE CENTER

A facility used for conferences and seminars, with accommodations for sleeping, food preparation and eating, recreation, entertainment, resource facilities, meeting rooms, fitness and health center, and retail stores and services primarily for conference center guests.

CONICAL SURFACE (ZONE)

An imaginary surface extending outward and upward from the periphery of the horizontal surface at a slope of 20 feet horizontally to one foot vertically for a horizontal distance of 4,000 feet. The conical surface zone, as shown on Figure 1, is based on the conical surface.

CONSERVATION AREA, PRIMARY

Those areas of a development tract which are comprised of environmentally sensitive lands on which development is minimized.

CONSERVATION AREA, SECONDARY

Those areas of a development tract which are somewhat less sensitive than primary conservation areas and which may be critical to the effect the development will have on both the natural environment and the character of the community.

CONSERVATION DESIGN SUBDIVISION

A subdivision designed at the regulated dwelling unit density where individual lots are reduced in size, important natural resources are conserved, and the resultant open space is preserved in perpetuity.

CONSERVATION EASEMENT

A right or interest in land granted primarily for the preservation of the land in its undeveloped state but which may allow limited development (e.g., a residential structure) and other compatible uses such as agriculture and forestry.

CONSTRAINED LAND

Selected resources and areas of restricted land multiplied by a protection factor, totaled and used for the calculation of adjusted tract area related to conservation design development.

CONSTRUCTION

The erection, reconstruction, renovation, repair, extension, expansion, alteration or relocation of a building or structure, including the placement of manufactured homes.

CONSTRUCTION SIGN

A temporary sign identifying an architect, contractor, subcontractor, and/or material supplier participating in construction on the property on which the sign is located.

CONTRACTOR OR SUBCONTRACTOR SIGNS

The temporary signs which identify the contractor or subcontractor engaged in the construction, reconstruction or repair of a building or buildings on a lot or parcel or property.

CONTRACTOR YARD

Any premises used as the base of operation by any tradesman or contractor for the storage of equipment, vehicles and supplies.

CONVENIENCE STORE

A retail establishment of up to 5,000 square feet selling prepackaged food products, household items, newspapers and magazines, candy, and beverages, a limited amount of freshly prepared foods such as sandwiches and salads for off-premises consumption, self-service fuel or other goods commonly associated with the same. Considered a "retail business" for regulation by this chapter.

CONVENTIONAL DESIGN SUBDIVISION

A subdivision designed at the dwelling unit density specified in the Township Zoning Ordinance where individual lot reduction is not permitted.

CORRAL

An enclosure for confining livestock and which is typically attached to or situated in close proximity to a stable or barn as contrasted to a pasture.

CORRECTIONAL FACILITY

A public or private facility used to house and/or rehabilitate adults or juveniles detained, sentenced or adjudicated delinquent by the criminal justice system including, but not limited to, jails, prisons, penitentiaries, reformatories, halfway houses, transitional living facilities, juvenile detention facilities, and similar facilities.

COUNTRY CLUB

A recreational property owned and managed by a nonprofit membership organization including recreational facilities, restaurant and meeting rooms, but not including property owner association facilities or other properties operated for profit.

COUNTY

The County of Monroe, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION

The Planning Commission of Monroe County, Pennsylvania.

CRAWL SPACE

An enclosed portion of a building or an open pier area not exceeding six feet in height from floor to ceiling, located below the first occupied floor of a building and not used for business or dwelling purposes. A crawl space shall not be counted as a story for the purpose of building height measurement or determining the gross floor area of a building.

CREMATORIUM

A furnace or establishment for the incineration of human or animal corpses.

CROP PRODUCTION

An agricultural use involving the use of land for the raising of cultivated plants or agricultural produce such as grain, vegetables, silage, or fruit. The definition excludes commercial greenhouses and commercial nurseries as defined by this chapter.

CRUSHER PLANT

An operation which processes minerals or other materials and crushes them to various sizes for the purpose of resale or use. Considered mineral processing for regulation by this chapter.

CULTURAL CENTER

A public or nonprofit operated building open to the public which contains exhibits of a cultural interest, such as a museum, art gallery, nature center, library, etc.

DAY-CARE CENTER

A facility which cares for seven or more children or adults for periods of less than 24 hours per day at any hours of any day of the year.

DAY-CARE, FAMILY HOME

A private residence where six or fewer children or adults receive care or supervision for periods of less than 18 hours per day at any hours between 6:00 a.m. and 12:00 midnight.

DECISION

A final adjudication of any board or other body granted jurisdiction under this chapter to do so, either by reason of the grant of exclusive jurisdiction or by reason of appeals from determinations. All decisions shall be appealable to a court of competent jurisdiction.

DECK

An attached or unattached platform structure elevated more than six inches and constructed with no walls and with no roof.

DENSITY

The total number of dwelling units per unit of land.

DEP

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

DEPARTMENT

Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

DETERMINATION

Final action by an officer, body or agency charged with the administration of this chapter or applications hereunder, which has that authority as stated in various parts of this chapter. Determinations shall be appealable only to the boards designated as having jurisdiction for such appeal.

DEVELOPER

Any landowner or agent thereof, or tenant or equitable owner under an agreement of sale having the permission of the landowner, who makes or causes to be made a subdivision of land or a land development.

DEVELOPMENT

Any man-made change to improved or unimproved real estate, including but not limited to buildings or other structures, the placement of manufactured homes, streets and other paving, utilities, filling, grading, excavation, mining, dredging or drilling operations and the subdivision of land.

DEVELOPMENT

Any man-made change to improved or unimproved real estate, including, but not limited, to the construction, reconstruction, renovation, repair, expansion, or alteration of buildings or other structures; the placement of manufactured homes; streets, and other paving; utilities; filling, grading and excavation; mining; dredging; drilling operations; storage of equipment or materials; and the subdivision of land.

DEVELOPMENT IMPROVEMENTS

All the physical additions and changes to a tract and the constructed facilities necessary and/or required by the municipality to produce a usable and functional development; including, but not limited to, roads, parking areas, stormwater controls and drainage easements, landscaped areas, utilities, and water supplies and sewage disposal systems.

DEVELOPMENT SALES OFFICE

Any structure erected within the confines of a subdivision for use by the owner or developer of the subdivision as an office on a short-term basis for the promotion of sales of real estate exclusively within the confines of the subdivision, with ultimate use of the structure in conformance with the standards applicable in the district in which the structure is located.

DEVELOPMENT SIGN

A temporary sign used to identify an approved future development.

Development Sign

DIRECTIONAL SIGN

A sign that provides direction or instruction to guide persons to facilities intended to serve the public, including, but not specifically limited to, those signs identifying rest rooms, public telephones, public walkways, parking areas, and other similar facilities.

Directional Sign

DIRECTORY SIGN

A sign which provides a listing of the names of businesses, activities, addresses, locations, uses or places within a building or complex of buildings for the purposes of giving directions, instruction, or facility information and which may contain the name and logo of an establishment but no advertising copy.

Directory Sign

DISTRIBUTION CENTER/TRUCK TERMINAL

An establishment engaged in the receipt, storage and distribution of goods, products, cargo and materials, including transshipment by boat, rail, air or motor vehicle. Breakdown of large orders from a single source into smaller orders and consolidation of several orders into one large one for distribution to several recipients and vice versa are often part of the operation. The operation may include the storage or parking of trucks awaiting cargo as well as facilities for servicing of trucks. Storage facilities, such as warehouses, incidental to the principal use may also be part of the operation. Retail sales, manufacturing and assembly, or product processing, are not considered part of a distribution center/truck terminal.

DISTRICT (or ZONE or ZONING DISTRICT)

A designated land area in the Township within which certain uniform regulations and requirements apply under the provisions of this chapter.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTER

A government or nonprofit corporation residential use providing food, shelter, medical care, legal assistance, personal guidance, or other services to persons who have been victims of domestic violence, including any children of such victims, and who temporarily require shelter and assistance in order to protect their physical or psychological welfare.

DORMITORY

A building used as group living quarters for a student body or religious order as an accessory use to a college, university, boarding school, convent, monastery, or similar institutional use which is owned by and is located on the same parcel as the institution it serves.

DOUBLE-FACED SIGN

A sign with two faces, essentially back to back.

DRIVE-IN STAND/USE

An establishment that by design, physical facilities, service, or packaging procedures encourages or permits customers to receive services or obtain goods while remaining in their motor vehicles.

DRIVE-IN THEATER

See "theater, drive-in."

THEATER, DRIVE-IN
An area of land which may include accessory uses such as the sale of snacks and which is devoted to the showing of motion pictures which are viewed by persons in vehicles.

DRIVEWAY

A privately owned and constructed vehicular access from an approved private or public road into a lot or parcel having frontage or legal access on the said road.

DUMP

See "solid waste facility, commercial" and "solid waste facility, public."

SOLID WASTE FACILITY, COMMERCIAL
Any facility or operation of a private individual or firm pursuant to the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania governing the management and disposal of solid waste, including, but not limited to, liquid, solid, toxic, hazardous and medical waste; and, including but not limited to transfer stations, solid waste landfills, incinerators, medical waste disposal facilities, hazardous waste disposal facilities and radioactive waste disposal facilities.

SOLID WASTE FACILITY, PUBLIC
Any facility or operation of a public entity pursuant to the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania governing the management and disposal of solid waste including, but not limited to, liquid, solid, toxic, hazardous and medical waste; and including, but not limited to, transfer stations, solid waste landfills, incinerators, medical waste disposal facilities, hazardous waste disposal facilities and radioactive waste disposal facilities.

DWELLING

A structure or portion thereof which is used exclusively for human habitation.

DWELLING IN CONJUNCTION WITH A NONRESIDENTIAL USE

A structure or portion thereof that is used exclusively for human habitation in conjunction with an approved nonresidential use.

DWELLING UNIT

One or more rooms, designed, occupied, or intended for occupancy as separate living quarters, with cooking, sleeping, and sanitary facilities provided within the dwelling unit for the exclusive use of a single family maintaining a household. Any part of a dwelling structure which is not connected with full unrestricted access to all other parts of the dwelling structure is considered a separate dwelling unit.

DWELLING, APARTMENT UNIT

One or more rooms with private bath and kitchen facilities constituting an independent, self-contained dwelling unit in a building containing three or more dwelling units.

DWELLING, LOT LINE

A single-family, detached dwelling on an individual lot, with the building set on, or close to, one side property line, so that the lot essentially has only one side setback. This side setback and the rear setback constitute the primary outdoor living areas for the dwelling. Typically, no windows are placed in the building wall that is on the lot line. If the building is set on the lot line, a five-foot easement is provided on the adjacent property along the lot line for necessary access and maintenance of the building wall.

DWELLING, MULTIFAMILY

(See also "multifamily project.") A building or buildings designed for occupancy by three or more families living independently of each other in separate dwelling units. The term "multifamily dwelling" shall include condominium as well as noncondominium housing units, including the following construction types:
A. TOWNHOUSE
A dwelling unit located in a multifamily dwelling structure not exceeding 2.5 stories or 35 feet in height in which each unit has its own front access to the outside and may have a rear access to the outside, no unit is located over another unit and each unit is separated from any other unit by one or more vertical common fire-resistant walls.
B. GARDEN APARTMENT BUILDING
A multifamily dwelling structure, originally designed as such, containing three to 10 apartment units and not exceeding 2.5 stories or 35 feet in height, with access to each apartment unit usually from a common hall with the apartment units located back-to-back, adjacent, or one on top of another.
C. APARTMENT BUILDING
A multifamily dwelling structure, originally designed as such, containing three or more apartment units which is more than 2.5 stories but not exceeding the height limitations (in feet) of this chapter.
D. RESIDENTIAL CONVERSION TO APARTMENT
The conversion of an existing single-family detached dwelling into three to five dwelling units.

MULTIFAMILY PROJECT
Any development of a single parcel of property that includes one or more buildings containing three or more dwelling units. Any residential development which proposes the construction of two or more two-family dwellings on one parcel of property is also considered a multifamily project. Two-family dwellings in a multifamily project are considered townhouses.

DWELLING, QUADRAPLEX

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

DWELLING, SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED

A building containing one dwelling unit that is not attached to any other dwelling by any means and is surrounded by open space or yards.

DWELLING, SINGLE-FAMILY SEMIDETACHED

A single-family dwelling unit that is attached to one other single-family dwelling unit by a common vertical wall with each dwelling located on a separate lot.

DWELLING, TWO-FAMILY

A building containing two dwelling units either attached side by side through the use of a vertical party wall and having one side setback adjacent to each dwelling unit; or upstairs/downstairs units. (See also "multifamily project for two-family dwellings in a multifamily project.")

MULTIFAMILY PROJECT
Any development of a single parcel of property that includes one or more buildings containing three or more dwelling units. Any residential development which proposes the construction of two or more two-family dwellings on one parcel of property is also considered a multifamily project. Two-family dwellings in a multifamily project are considered townhouses.

EARTH DISTURBANCE ACTIVITY

Any activity, including, but not limited to, construction, mining, farming, timber harvesting and grubbing, which alters, disturbs and exposes the existing land surface.

EASEL SIGN

A self-supporting, movable sign consisting of one face with supporting legs or a supporting frame, or a sign displayed on an easel.

EASEMENT

A grant of one or more of the property rights by the property owner to and/or for use by the public, a corporation, or another person or entity.

ELECTRONIC MESSAGE SIGN

Any sign, or portion of a sign, that displays an electronic image or video, which may or may not include text, where the rate of change is electronically programmed and can be modified by electronic processes. This definition includes television screens, plasma screens, digital screens, LED screens, video boards, holographic displays, and other similar media.

EMERGENCY SIGNS

Emergency warning signs erected by a governmental agency, a public utility company, or a contractor doing authorized or permitted work within the public right-of-way.

EMPLOYEE

Including, but not limited to, full- or part-time workers, volunteers, proprietors and all professionals.

ENCROACHMENT

Construction of any building, structure or any obstruction or illegal or unauthorized intrusion within the boundaries of any adjacent land, right-of-way street, setback, watercourse or public or reserved ground shown or laid out on any Official Map, Township approved plot plan or in violation of any provision of set forth in this chapter.

ENGINEER, TOWNSHIP

A professional engineer licensed as such in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, duly appointed as the Engineer of the Township.

ERECT

To build, construct, alter, repair, display, relocate, attach, hang, place, suspend or affix any building or structure.

ESSENTIAL SERVICES

Municipal or utility facilities that do not require enclosure in a building which are necessary for the public health and safety and which are routine, customary and appropriate to the character of the area in which proposed, including such facilities as poles, towers, wires, utility cabinets, mains, drains, sewers, pipes, conduits, cables, fire alarm boxes, police call boxes, traffic signals, hydrants, and other similar equipment. Buildings, sewage treatment plants, solid waste disposal facilities, commercial communication towers, utility company offices, storage of trucks or equipment and bulk storage, and any commercial communications devices and any other use specifically defined by this chapter shall not be considered essential services. (For essential services requiring enclosure in a building, see "semipublic building or use.")

SEMIPUBLIC BUILDING OR USE
A building or use operated by nonprofit, community-based organizations for the general use of Township residents, including churches, fire houses, ambulance buildings, private schools, libraries and the like, but excluding institutional uses such as nursing homes, hospitals, sanitariums and clinics. It shall also include essential services and public utilities that require enclosure within any structure or building.

ESSENTIALLY DRY SPACE

A space which will remain dry during flooding, except for the passage of some water vapor or minor seepage; the structure is substantially impermeable to the passage of water.

EXERCISE CLUB

A type of service establishment that offers indoor or outdoor recreational facilities, such as the following: weight rooms, exercise equipment, non-household pool and racquetball courts.

EXISTING MANUFACTURED HOME PARK OR SUBDIVISION

A manufactured home park or subdivision for which the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the manufactured homes are to be affixed (including, at a minimum, the installation of utilities, the construction of streets, and either final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads) is completed before the effective date of the floodplain management regulations adopted by a community.

EXPANSION TO AN EXISTING MANUFACTURED HOME PARK OR SUBDIVISION

The preparation of additional sites by the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the manufactured homes are to be affixed (including the installation of utilities, the construction of streets, and either final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads).

FAA

Federal Aviation Administration of the United States Department of Transportation.

FACADE

Any exterior wall of a building exposed to public view; and any structure or part of a structure attached to, or otherwise mounted parallel to, an exterior wall or other vertical part of the structure.

FAMILY

A. A person living alone or any of the following groups living together as a single nonprofit housekeeping unit and sharing common living, sleeping, cooking, and eating facilities:

(1) Any number of people related by blood, marriage, adoption, guardianship or other duly-authorized custodial relationship resulting in one of the following relationships: husband, wife, brother, sister, parent, child, grandparent, great-grandparent, grandchild, great-grandchild, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, father-in-law, mother-in-law or first cousin;
(2) Three unrelated people;
(3) Two unrelated people and any children related to either of them;
(4) Not more than eight people who are residents of a group home meeting the requirements of § 400-42: Group homes; or
(5) Not more than eight people who are granted a special exception as a single nonprofit housekeeping unit (a functional family) pursuant to§ 400-46: Functional families.

B. The definition of a family does not include:

(1) Any society, club, fraternity, sorority, association, lodge, combine, federation, coterie, or like organization;
(2) Any group of individuals whose association is temporary or seasonal in nature; and
(3) Any group of individuals who are in a group living arrangement as a result of criminal offenses.

FARM STAND

A booth or stall on a farm, nursery or greenhouse and from which produce and farm products grown on the premises are sold to the general public.

FARMER'S MARKET

The seasonal selling or offering for sale at retail of vegetables or produce, flowers, orchard products, and similar nonanimal agricultural products, occurring in a predesignated area, where the vendors are individuals who have raised the vegetables or produce or have taken the same on consignment for retail sale.

FENCE or WALL

Any artificially constructed barrier of any material or combination of materials erected to enclose or screen areas of land or to be used as a means of protection or confinement; also, a structure which permanently or temporarily prohibits or inhibits unrestricted travel between properties or portions of properties or between the street or public right-of-way and a property. The term wall does not include engineering retaining walls, which are permitted uses as needed in all districts. The terms "fence" and "wall" do not include hedges, trees or shrubs.

FLAG

Any fabric, banner, or bunting containing distinctive colors, patterns, or symbols, used as a symbol of a government, political subdivision, or other entity which is mounted on a pole, cable, or rope at one end.

FLEA MARKET, INDOOR

Any sales activity conducted entirely in an enclosed building where stalls or sales areas may be set aside and rented or otherwise provided which are intended for use by various unrelated individuals at which articles that are either homemade, homegrown, handcrafted, old, obsolete, or antique are sold, and which may include the selling of goods at retail by businesses or individuals who are generally engaged in retail trade.

FLEA MARKET, OUTDOOR

Any sales activity conducted in the open air or under any pavilion or other building, tent or structure which is not fully enclosed where stalls or sales areas may be set aside and rented or otherwise provided which are intended for use by various unrelated individuals at which articles that are either homemade, homegrown, handcrafted, old, obsolete, or antique are sold, and which may include the selling of goods at retail by businesses or individuals who are generally engaged in retail trade.

FLOOD

A temporary inundation of normally dry land areas.

FLOOD (and related definitions)

See Article XV: Floodplain Management.

FLOOD INSURANCE RATE MAP

The Official Map on which the Federal Emergency Management Agency has delineated both the areas of special hazards and the risk premium zones applicable to the community.

FLOOD INSURANCE STUDY

The official report provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency that includes flood profiles, the Flood Insurance Rate Map, the Flood Boundary and Floodway Map, and the water surface elevation of the base flood.

FLOODPLAIN AREA

A relatively flat or low land area which is subject to partial or complete inundation from an adjoining or nearby stream, river or watercourse; and/or any area subject to the unusual and rapid accumulation of surface waters from any source.

FLOODWAY

The channel of a river or other watercourse and the adjacent land areas that must be reserved in order to discharge the base flood without cumulatively increasing the water surface elevation more than one foot.

FLOOR AREA, GROSS

The sum of the total horizontal areas of all floors of a building measured from the exterior face of exterior walls, or from the center line of a wall separating two buildings, but not including interior parking spaces, loading space for vehicles, any space where the floor-to-ceiling height is less than six feet, elevator shafts, common stairwells in an apartment building, and unenclosed porches, decks and breezeways.

FLOOR AREA, HABITABLE

That portion of the gross floor area within a building having a distance between floor and ceiling of at least seven feet for residential structures and at least 7.5 feet for nonresidential structures, and not including garage or accessory building space.

FOOTCANDLE

The amount of illumination the inside surface of a one-foot radius sphere would receive if there were a uniform point source of one candela in the exact center of the sphere. The footcandle is equal to one lumen per square foot, and is measurable with an illuminance meter (light meter).

FORESTRY

The management of forests and timberlands when practiced in accord with accepted silvicultural principles, through developing, cultivating, harvesting, transporting and selling trees for commercial purposes, which does not involve any of the following: a land development, the operation of a sawmill or the operation of any other wood manufacturing business.

FRATERNITY OR SORORITY HOUSE

A building containing sleeping rooms, bathrooms, common rooms, and a central kitchen and dining room maintained exclusively for fraternity or sorority members and their guests or visitors and affiliated with an institution of higher learning.

FREESTANDING SIGN

A sign supported permanently upon the ground by poles or braces and that is not attached to any building.

Common Freestanding Sign Types

FRONTAGE

That side of a lot abutting on a street.

FULL CUTOFF

Attribute of a luminaire from which no light is emitted at or above a horizontal plane drawn through the lowest light-emitting portion of the luminaire and no more than 10% of the lamp's intensity is emitted at or above an angle 10° below that horizontal plane, at all lateral angles around the luminaire. A full-cutoff luminaire, by definition, also is fully shielded.

FULLY SHIELDED

A luminaire with opaque top and sides, capable of emitting light only in the lower photometric hemisphere as installed.

FUNCTIONAL FAMILY

See "family" and § 400-46: Functional families.

FAMILY
A. A person living alone or any of the following groups living together as a single nonprofit housekeeping unit and sharing common living, sleeping, cooking, and eating facilities:

(1) Any number of people related by blood, marriage, adoption, guardianship or other duly-authorized custodial relationship resulting in one of the following relationships: husband, wife, brother, sister, parent, child, grandparent, great-grandparent, grandchild, great-grandchild, uncle, aunt, nephew, niece, sister-in-law, brother-in-law, father-in-law, mother-in-law or first cousin;
(2) Three unrelated people;
(3) Two unrelated people and any children related to either of them;
(4) Not more than eight people who are residents of a group home meeting the requirements of § 400-42: Group homes; or
(5) Not more than eight people who are granted a special exception as a single nonprofit housekeeping unit (a functional family) pursuant to § 400-46: Functional families.

B. The definition of a family does not include:

(1) Any society, club, fraternity, sorority, association, lodge, combine, federation, coterie, or like organization;
(2) Any group of individuals whose association is temporary or seasonal in nature; and
(3) Any group of individuals who are in a group living arrangement as a result of criminal offenses.

FUNERAL HOME

A building or part thereof used for human or animal funeral services. (A crematorium is a separate regulated use.) Such building may contain space and facilities for any of the following:

A. Embalming and the performance of other services used in preparation of the dead for burial.
B. The performance of autopsies and other surgical procedures.
C. The storage of caskets, funeral urns, and other related funeral supplies.
D. The storage of funeral vehicles.

FUR-BEARING ANIMAL

Animals raised or trapped in the wild for their pelts such as mink, sable, and ermine.

GAMING ESTABLISHMENT

Any facility in which any form of gaming is conducted as authorized by the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania including, without limitation, gaming authorized by: the Pennsylvania Racehorse Development and Gaming Act, P.L. 572, No. 71, 4 Pa.C.S.A. § 1101 et seq., as amended from time to time (the Racehorse Development and Gaming Act); and the Racehorse Industry Reform Act, P.L. 435, No. 135, 4 P.S. § 325.101 et seq., as amended from time to time (the Racehorse Reform Act). Notwithstanding the foregoing, for purposes of this chapter, the term gaming establishments shall not include or encompass facilities or establishments at which small games of chance are played, facilities participating in any lottery authorized by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, or any other games of chance permitted by Pennsylvania law as accessory to a commercial use.

GARAGE SALE

See "yard, lawn, garage, tag or estate sale."

YARD, LAWN, GARAGE, TAG OR ESTATE SALE
A sale, open to the public, of new, used or previously owned personal property, including but not limited to goods, wares, merchandise and clothing, held on vacant property or on the lawn, yard, porch, patio or in the garage or residence, or in the principal or outbuilding, of the person who is conducting the sale. The buying and selling of new or used items or surplus material shall be considered a commercial operation and shall be prohibited, except as otherwise permitted and regulated by this chapter.

GARAGE, MUNICIPAL

A structure owned or operated by a municipality and used primarily for the parking, storage and maintenance of municipal vehicles.

GARAGE, PRIVATE CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE

A structure that is accessory to an institutional, commercial, or manufacturing establishment, building, or use and is primarily for the parking and storage of vehicles operated by the customers, visitors, and employees of such building and that is not available to the general public.

GARAGE, PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL

A structure that is accessory to a single- or two-family dwelling, is used for the parking and storage of vehicle(s) owned and operated by the residents thereof, and is not a separate commercial enterprise available to the general public.

GARAGE, PUBLIC PARKING

A structure or portion thereof, other than a private customer and employee garage or private residential garage, used primarily for the parking and storage of vehicles and available to the general public.

GARDEN APARTMENT BUILDING

A multifamily dwelling structure, originally designed as such, containing three to 10 apartment units and not exceeding 2.5 stories or 35 feet in height, with access to each apartment unit usually from a common hall with the apartment units located back-to-back, adjacent, or one on top of another.

GARDEN CENTER, RETAIL

A retail establishment engaged in the sale of ornamental trees, shrubs and plants and supplies for gardening and landscaping.

GAZEBO

An unenclosed or partially enclosed, detached, covered accessory structure primarily used for recreation or socializing.

GLARE

Light entering the eye directly from luminaires or indirectly from reflective surfaces that causes visual discomfort or loss in visual performance and visibility.

GOLF COURSE

A tract of land for playing golf, improved with trees, greens, fairways, hazards, and which may include clubhouses and shag ranges; but does not include miniature golf courses or golf driving ranges.

GOLF COURSE, MINIATURE

A novelty version of golf played with a putter and golf ball on a miniature course, typically with artificial playing surfaces, and including obstacles such as bridges and tunnels.

GOLF DRIVING RANGE

A facility arranged with golf tees and used for longer range play of golf balls where balls are supplied for a fee. It may also include a putting green.

GOVERNMENT SIGN

Any temporary or permanent sign erected and maintained by the Township, county, state, or federal government for traffic direction or for designation of or any school, hospital, historical site, or public service, property, or facility.

GRADE

The average finished ground elevation adjoining a building.

GRADE, FINISHED

The final elevation of the average ground level adjoining a building at all exterior walls after development.

GRADE, NATURAL

The elevation of the ground level in its natural state before construction, filling, or excavation.

GRAIN STORAGE, DISTRIBUTION, PROCESSING AND MILLING OPERATIONS

A facility, including necessary structures, where grain is received and stored on site until it is prepared for reshipment or is prepared for use as an ingredient in other products, and is then shipped to other manufactures. Considered "agricultural products processing" for regulation by this chapter.

GRAND OPENING

The introduction, promotion or announcement of a new business, store, shopping center or office, or the announcement, introduction or promotion of an established business changing ownership. A business qualifies for a grand opening sign when it has been closed to the public for a period of 30 days.

GREENHOUSE, COMMERCIAL

A structure, typically constructed of metal or wood framework and covered with glass or plastic, used for the propagation of plants for wholesale or retail distribution; and including associated structures for office space and storage; but not including retail sales of any products or services.

GREENHOUSE, PRIVATE

An accessory structure, typically constructed of metal or wood framework and covered with glass or plastic, for private noncommercial use.

GROUND LEVEL

The finished grade of the adjacent street curb or where there is no street curb, six inches above street grade. Ground level shall be the existing natural grade.

GROUND SIGN

A freestanding sign that is architecturally integrated with the building with individually mounted letters and/or logos only. This sign shall be built with continuous background surface built from the ground up.

GROUP HOME

A. Involves the care of the maximum number of persons permitted by the group home standards of this chapter, and meets all other standards of such section.
B. Involves persons functioning as a common household.
C. Involves providing nonroutine support services and oversight to persons who need such assistance to avoid being placed within an institution, because of physical disability, old age, mental impairment or other handicap as defined by applicable federal law.
D. Does not involve the housing or treatment of persons who could reasonably be considered a threat to the physical safety of others.

GROUP HOME, INSTITUTIONAL

A use that would otherwise meet the definition of group home but which includes more than the permitted number of residents specified by this chapter.

GUARD SHACK

An accessory building or structure, together with any associated gates and related equipment, which is designed, occupied and operated for the purpose of controlling vehicular access.

HALFWAY HOUSE

A transitional facility for individuals after release from an institution (as for mental disorder, drug addiction, or criminal activity) that is designed to facilitate their readjustment to private life.

HEARING

An administrative proceeding conducted by the Planning Commission, governing body, or Zoning hearing Board pursuant the requirements of this chapter.

HEIGHT

The vertical distance measured from the highest point of the sign, excluding decorative embellishments, to the grade of the adjacent street or the surface grade beneath the sign, whichever is less.

HEIGHT

For the purpose of determining the height limits in all zones set forth in this chapter and shown on the Zoning Map, the datum shall be mean sea level elevation unless otherwise specified.

HELIPORT

An area, either at ground level or elevated on a structure, licensed by the federal government and/or the commonwealth for the loading, landing, and takeoff of helicopters and including auxiliary facilities, such as parking, waiting room, fueling, and maintenance equipment.

HELISTOP

A heliport without auxiliary facilities, such as parking, waiting room, fueling, and maintenance equipment limited to a maximum total of 15 flights or takeoffs in any seven-day period (in addition to flights necessary for emergency medical purposes) and that is not available for use by the general public.

HISTORIC STRUCTURE

Any structure that is any of the following:

A. Listed individually in the National Register of Historic Places (a listing maintained by the Department of Interior) or preliminarily determined by the Secretary of the Interior as meeting the requirements for individual listing on the National Register.
B. Certified or preliminarily determined by the Secretary of the Interior as contributing to the historical significance of a registered historic district or a district preliminarily determined by the Secretary to qualify as a registered historic district.
C. Individually listed on a state inventory of historic places in states with historic preservation programs which have been approved by the Secretary of Interior.
D. Individually listed on a local inventory of historic places in communities with historic preservation programs that have been certified either by an approved state program as determined by the Secretary of the Interior or directly by the Secretary of the Interior in states without approved programs.

HOME OCCUPATION

Any activity conducted for gain by a resident in the resident's dwelling unit.

HOMELESS SHELTER

A government or nonprofit corporation facility providing temporary housing to indigent, needy or homeless persons.

HOMEOWNERS' ASSOCIATION

See "property owners' association."

PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOCIATION
A nonprofit corporation organized by the developer or lot owners for the purpose of establishing an association of all property owners in a planned development which purposes shall include the ownership and maintenance of open space common areas and all development improvements.

HORIZONTAL SURFACE (ZONE)

An imaginary plane 150 feet above the established airport elevation that is constructed by swinging arcs of various radii from the center of the end of the primary surface and then connecting the adjacent arc by tangent lines. The radius of each arc is based on the planned approach. The horizontal surface zone, as shown on Figure 1, is derived from the horizontal surface.

HORSE

Any animal of the horse family or resembling a horse including, but not limited to, horses, ponies, mules and donkeys.

HOSPITAL

A use that is licensed by the American Hospital Association and involves the diagnosis, treatment or other medical care of humans that includes care requiring stays overnight and that may also inclfude outpatient care. A medical care use that does not involve stays overnight shall not be considered a hospital. A hospital may involve care and rehabilitation for medical, dental or mental health, but shall not include housing of the criminally insane nor primarily involve housing or treatment of persons actively charged with or serving a sentence after being convicted of a felony. A hospital may also involve medical research and training for health care professions.

HOTEL

A facility offering temporary (generally for periods of two weeks or less and not intended to be used as a residence) lodging accommodations to the general public, typically on the basis of daily or weekly rentals, and providing additional services such as restaurants, meeting rooms and recreational facilities.

ILLEGAL SIGN

Any sign erected without first obtaining an approved sign permit, other than nonconforming signs, and which does not meet the requirement of this chapter.

ILLUMINATED SIGN

A sign with an artificial light source incorporated internally or externally for the purpose of illuminating the sign.

Internal and External Illumination

IMPERVIOUS SURFACE

A surface that prevents the percolation of water into the ground such as rooftops, pavement, sidewalks, driveways, gravel drives, roads and parking, and compacted fill, earth or turf to be used as such.

IMPROVEMENTS

See "development improvements."

DEVELOPMENT IMPROVEMENTS
All the physical additions and changes to a tract and the constructed facilities necessary and/or required by the municipality to produce a usable and functional development; including, but not limited to, roads, parking areas, stormwater controls and drainage easements, landscaped areas, utilities, and water supplies and sewage disposal systems.

INCIDENTAL OR INSTRUCTIONAL SIGN

A sign, generally informational, that has a purpose secondary to the use of the zone lot on which it is located, such as "no parking, entrance, loading only, telephone" and other similar directives. No sign with a commercial message legible from a position off the zone lot on which the sign is located shall be considered incidental.

Incidental Sign or Instructional Sign

INDIRECT ILLUMINATION

A source of external illumination located away from the sign, but which is itself not visible to persons viewing the sign from any street, sidewalk or adjacent property.

INDIVIDUAL LETTERS

A cut-out or etched letter or logo which is individually placed on a landscape, screen wall, building wall or ground sign.

INDUSTRIAL WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY

A facility not located on the same lot where the wastewater is generated which is used for treating and removing any harmful chemicals, compounds (including the flow-back water and solutions used in the process of hydraulic fracturing for natural gas) nutrients, organics, solids, radionuclides or other materials prior to being transported off-site for reuse or discharged into a stream or into the soil. Such a facility typically includes a multibay truck loading/unloading station, skim ponds for oil/water separation, water clarifiers, sludge dewatering facilities, reverse osmosis units, evaporators, chemical feed equipment, pumps and other appurtenances.

INDUSTRY

Establishments engaged in the basic mechanical, chemical or other transformation of extracted or raw materials or substances into new products or materials, including, but not limited to, the assembly of component parts, the manufacturing or transformation of products for use by other manufacturers, the blending of materials such as lubricating oils, plastics, resins or liquors, other basic industrial processes, mineral processing, and any facility involving processes resulting in the nonincidental storage of hazardous materials or the generation of hazardous waste products, or other environmentally hazardous processes.

INTERNAL ILLUMINATION

A source of illumination entirely within the sign which makes the contents of the sign visible at night by means of the light being transmitted through a translucent material but wherein the source of illumination is not visible.

JUNK

A. Any scrap, waste, refuse, reclaimable material or debris, vehicles, appliances, equipment or machinery, or parts thereof, whether or not stored or used in conjunction with dismantling, processing, salvage, storage, baling, disposal or other use or disposition. "Junk" shall include, but shall not be limited to:

(1) Scrap iron, tin, brass, copper, lead, zinc and all other metals and alloys; bones, rags, paper, used cloth, used rubber, used rope, and similar materials; old or used, or parts of machinery, vehicles, tools, appliances, furniture, plumbing, heating and other fixtures, and pipe and pipe fittings;
(2) Used lumber, boxes, crates and pallets;
(3) Used tires;
(4) Other worn, deteriorated, or obsolete manufactured goods which are unusable;
(5) Mobile/manufactured homes that are not in habitable condition; and
(6) Abandoned or junked vehicles.

B. "Junk" shall not include:

(1) Any solid or liquid waste the disposal of which is regulated by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
(2) Agricultural vehicles and implements such as tractors, mowers, etc., for use as parts for equipment and machinery used as part of an active, ongoing agricultural operation, provided such equipment is stored on the premises of the operation, can be legitimately used for parts, and is adequately screened.
(3) Construction and contractors equipment for use as parts for equipment and machinery used as part of an active, ongoing contracting business legally operating in accord with this chapter, provided such equipment is stored on the premises of the operation, can be legitimately used for parts, and is adequately screened.

JUNKYARD

An area of land, with or without buildings, used for the storage, outside a completely enclosed building, of junk as defined by this chapter, with or without the dismantling, processing, salvage, sale or other use or disposition of the same. Vehicle sales lots managed by licensed vehicle dealers operated in accord with this chapter shall not be considered junkyards. The following shall also be considered junkyards:

A. The outside storage or deposit on a lot of two or more abandoned or junked vehicles; and
B. The outside storage or deposit on a lot of one or more mobile/manufactured homes that are not in habitable condition.

KENNEL

Any establishment housing dogs, cats, or other household pets and where grooming, breeding, boarding, training, or selling of animals is conducted as a business. This definition shall also include any veterinary clinic with outdoor animal runs.

LAMP

A generic term for a source of optical radiation, often called a "bulb" or "tube."

LAND DEVELOPMENT

Any of the following activities:
A. The improvement of one lot or two or more contiguous lots, tracts or parcels of land for any purpose involving:

(1) A group of two or more residential or nonresidential buildings, whether proposed initially or cumulatively, or a single nonresidential building on a lot or lots, regardless of the number of occupants or tenure; or
(2) The division or allocation of land or space, whether initially or cumulatively, between or among two or more existing or prospective occupants by means of, or for the purpose of, streets, common areas, leaseholds, condominiums, building groups or other features.

B. A subdivision of land.
C. The definition of land development shall not include the following:

(1) The conversion of an existing single-family detached dwelling or single-family semidetached dwelling into not more than three residential units, unless such units are intended to be a condominium.
(2) The addition of an accessory building, including farm buildings, on a lot or lots subordinate to an existing principal building.
(3) The addition or conversion of buildings or rides within the confines of an enterprise which would be considered an amusement park. For purposes of this subsection, an "amusement park" is defined as a tract or area used principally as a location for permanent amusement structures or rides. This exclusion shall not apply to newly acquired acreage by an amusement park until initial plans for the expanded area have been approved by the Township.

LANDFILL

See "solid waste facility."

SOLID WASTE FACILITY, COMMERCIAL
Any facility or operation of a private individual or firm pursuant to the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania governing the management and disposal of solid waste, including, but not limited to, liquid, solid, toxic, hazardous and medical waste; and, including but not limited to transfer stations, solid waste landfills, incinerators, medical waste disposal facilities, hazardous waste disposal facilities and radioactive waste disposal facilities.

SOLID WASTE FACILITY, PUBLIC
Any facility or operation of a public entity pursuant to the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania governing the management and disposal of solid waste including, but not limited to, liquid, solid, toxic, hazardous and medical waste; and including, but not limited to, transfer stations, solid waste landfills, incinerators, medical waste disposal facilities, hazardous waste disposal facilities and radioactive waste disposal facilities.

LANDOWNER

The legal or beneficial owner or owners of land, including the holder of an option or contract to purchase (whether or not such option or contract is subject to any condition), a lessee if he is authorized under the lease to exercise the rights of the landowner, or other person having a proprietary interest in land.

LARGER-THAN-UTILITY RUNWAY

A runway that is constructed for and intended to be used by propeller driven aircraft of greater than 12,500 pounds maximum gross weight and jet-powered aircraft.

LED

Light-emitting diode.

LIGHT FIXTURE

The complete lighting assembly (including the lamp, housing, reflectors, lenses and shields), not included the support assembly (pole or mounting bracket).

LIGHT TRESPASS

Light emitted by a luminaire or installation, which is cast beyond the boundaries of the property on which the lighting installation is sited.

LIGHTING SYSTEM

On a site, all exterior electric lighting and controls.

LIVESTOCK

Cattle, bison, sheep, goats, llamas, alpacas, swine, ostriches, emus, and similar animals.

LIVESTOCK OPERATION

See "animal husbandry, commercial."

ANIMAL HUSBANDRY, COMMERCIAL
The raising and keeping of livestock, small animals and fowl and/or fur-bearing animals with the intent of producing capital gain or profit or with the intent of selling any livestock and/or poultry products.

LOADING/UNLOADING SPACE

An interior or exterior off-street space or berth used for the loading or unloading of people, cargo, products, or materials from vehicles.

LOGO

A graphic symbol representing an activity, use or business. Permitted logos shall be registered trademarks or symbols commonly used by the applicant, and may include graphic designs in addition to lettering. The applicant shall provide stationary or other supporting documents illustrating the use of the logo.

LONG-TERM RESIDENCY

See "residency, long term."

RESIDENCY (OR OCCUPANCY), LONG-TERM
Occupancy of a dwelling, generally for periods of more than 180 days, as opposed to temporary visits to bed-and-breakfast establishments, motels, hotels, campgrounds and recreational vehicles, and which serves as the legal address for the occupant. It also includes any dwelling or structure where children who attend school reside.

LOT A designated parcel, tract or area of land established by a plat or otherwise as permitted by law and to be used, developed or built upon as a unit.

LOT AREA

The horizontal land area contained within the property lines of a lot measured in acres or square feet.

LOT AREA, REQUIRED MINIMUM

(This applies to the creation of new lots. It does not apply to the determination of lot size nonconformity; instead, the definition of lot area is applied.) The horizontal land area contained within the property lines of a lot expressed in acres or square feet after deducting any public road right-of-way affecting the lot.

LOT COVERAGE

That portion of the lot covered by all created improvements, including but not limited to primary buildings, decks, porches, accessory buildings, paving, patios, sidewalks, pools and other impervious areas, provided that where a municipal boundary bisects a lot, the total area of the lot, regardless of the municipal boundary, shall be used for the purpose of determining compliance with the permitted lot coverage.

LOT DEPTH

The horizontal distance between the midpoint of the front lot line and the midpoint of the rear lot line. On corner lots, lot depth shall be measured along the longest dimension of the lot.

LOT LINE

A line of record bounding a lot that divides one lot from another lot or from a public or private street or any other public space. See also "setback."

LOT LINE, FRONT

The lot line(s) separating the lot from any street.

LOT LINE, REAR

The lot line opposite and most distant from the front lot line. In the case of triangular or otherwise irregularly shaped lots, a line 10 feet in length entirely within the lot, parallel to and at a maximum distance from the front lot line. (See § 400-16H for corner lots.)

Rear Lot Line on Triangular Lot

LOT LINE, SIDE

Any lot line other than a front or rear lot line.

LOT WIDTH

The horizontal distance between the side lines of a lot measured at right angles to its depth along a straight line parallel to the front lot line at the minimum required or approved front building line. In the case of a lot fronting on a cul-de-sac turnaround or curve, along a chord perpendicular to a radial line located equidistant between the side lot lines, said chord shall intersect the radial line at a point located at the required or approved building setback line.

LOT, CORNER

A lot or parcel of land abutting upon two or more streets at their intersection or upon two parts of the same street forming an interior angle of less than 135°.

LOT, EXISTING OF RECORD

Any lot or parcel of property which was legally in existence and properly on file with the County Recorder of Deeds prior to the effective date of the original Township Zoning Ordinance.

LOT, FLAG

A lot not meeting minimum frontage requirements and where access to the public road is by a narrow, private right-of-way or driveway.

LOT, INTERIOR

A lot other than a corner lot, the sides of which do not abut a street.

LOT, REVERSE FRONTAGE

A through lot with frontage on two streets with vehicular access restricted to only one of the streets.

LOT, THROUGH

A lot that fronts on two parallel streets or that fronts on two streets that do not intersect at the boundaries of the lot.

LOWEST FLOOR

The lowest floor of the lowest fully enclosed area (including basement). An unfinished, flood-resistant partially enclosed area, used solely for parking of vehicles, building access, and incidental storage, in an area other than a basement area is not considered the lowest floor of a building, provided that such space is not designed and built so that the structure is in violation of the applicable nonelevation design requirements of this article.

LUMBERING

See "forestry."

FORESTRY
The management of forests and timberlands when practiced in accord with accepted silvicultural principles, through developing, cultivating, harvesting, transporting and selling trees for commercial purposes, which does not involve any of the following: a land development, the operation of a sawmill or the operation of any other wood manufacturing business.

LUMBERYARD

An area and structures used for the storage, distribution, and sale of finished or rough-cut lumber and lumber products.

LUMEN

As used in the context of this chapter, the light-output rating of a lamp (light bulb).

LUMINAIRE

The complete lighting unit (fixture), consisting of a lamp, or lamps and ballast(s) when applicable, together with the parts designed to distribute the light (reflector lens, diffuser) to position and protect the lamps, and to connect the lamps to the power supply.

LUMINAIRE, SHIELDED DIRECTIONAL

A fully shielded luminaire with an adjustable mounting device allowing aiming in a direction other than straight downward.

LUMINANCE

A measure of the brightness of a surface which is emitting or reflecting light.
The unit of measurement is candelas per square meter or nits (1 nit = 1 cd/m2).
See NIT.

MAINTENANCE

The replacing or repairing of a part or portion of a sign necessitated by ordinary wear, tear or damage beyond the control of the owner or the reprinting of existing copy without changing the wording, composition or color of said copy.

MANUFACTURED HOME

A structure, transportable in one or more sections, which is built on a permanent chassis, and is designed for use with or without a permanent foundation when attached to the required utilities. The term includes park trailers, travel trailers, recreational and other similar vehicles which are placed on a site for more than 180 consecutive days.

MANUFACTURED HOME PARK

A parcel (or contiguous parcels) of land divided into two or more manufactured home lots for rent or sale.

MANUFACTURING, LIGHT

A. Facilities involving generally unobtrusive processes carried on entirely within a fully enclosed building and not resulting in the nonincidental storage of hazardous materials or the generation of hazardous waste products, or other environmentally hazardous processes. "Light manufacturing" includes, but is not limited to:

(1) Grain storage, distribution, processing and milling operations.
(2) Fabrication, processing, assembly, repair, testing, packing and/or storage of products made from previously prepared materials, products, components and parts such as cloth, plastic, food, paper, glass, leather, stones, and electronic components.
(3) Research, engineering or testing laboratories.
(4) Textile and clothing manufacturing.
(5) Furniture or other wood products production.

B. "Light manufacturing" does not include:

(1) Basic industrial processing as defined by industry.
(2) Processing of raw materials, except for milling and processing of grain.
(3) Slaughterhouses or the production of fish or meat products, or other use as defined by agricultural products processing.
(4) Rendering of fats and oils.

MARQUEE

Any permanent rooflike structure projecting beyond a building or extending along and projecting beyond the wall of the building generally designed and constructed to provide protection from the weather.

Marquee Sign

MASSAGE

Pressing, squeezing, stretching, or stimulating the face, scalp, neck, limbs, or other parts of the human body with or without cosmetic preparation, either by hand, or with mechanical or electrical appliances.

MASSAGE FACILITY, THERAPEUTIC

A service establishment that meets all of the following criteria:
A. Massages are conducted for a fee, tip or other consideration; and
B. The person conducting the massage is licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as a health care professional or a therapeutic massage therapist, or is certified by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork or other recognized therapeutic massage organization that requires substantial professional training.
C. The establishment does not meet the definition of "massage parlor."

MEDIATION

A voluntary negotiating process in which parties in a dispute mutually select a neutral mediator to assist them in jointly exploring and settling their differences, culminating in a written agreement which the parties themselves create and consider acceptable.

MEETING, ASSEMBLY, OR BANQUET HALLS

A structure designed for an assemblage of persons for gatherings such as weddings, banquet, parties, etc.

MENAGERIE

A collection of animals which are kept in cages or enclosures, inside a building or outdoors, for exhibition or educational purposes.

MICROBREWERY

A facility for the production, packaging and sampling of malt beverages of alcoholic and/or nonalcoholic content for retail or wholesale distribution, on or off the premises, and which produces less than 15,000 gallons of malt beverages per year.

MINERAL

Any aggregate or mass of mineral matter, whether or not coherent. The term includes, but is not limited to, limestone and dolomite, sand and gravel, rock and stone, earth, fill, slag, iron ore, zinc ore, vermiculite and clay, anthracite and bituminous coal, coal refuse, peat, and crude oil and natural gas.

MINERAL EXTRACTION

The mining, removal or recovery by any means whatsoever (including, but not limited to, open excavations and quarries, subsurface mining and drilling) of minerals as defined in this Article III and including the incidental screening, washing, crushing and grading of materials originating on the site. "Mineral extraction" shall not include:
A. The salvage removal of already quarried stone from existing quarries where no additional blasting, ripping or other mechanical operations are required.
B. The extraction of minerals by a landowner for the landowner's noncommercial use from land owned or leased by the landowner.
C. The extraction of sand, gravel, rock, stone, earth or fill from borrow pits for public road construction undertaken by a public entity or the extraction of minerals associated with a public construction contract.
D. The handling, processing or storage of slag on the premises of a manufacturer as a part of the manufacturing process.
E. The extraction, handling, processing or storing of minerals from a building construction excavation on the site of the construction if the minerals removed are incidental to the building construction excavation, regardless of the commercial value of the minerals. The minerals removed are incidental if the excavator demonstrates that:

(1) Extraction, handling, processing or storing are conducted concurrently with construction.
(2) The area mined is limited to the area necessary to construction.
(3) The construction is reasonably related to the use proposed for the site.

MINERAL PROCESSING

The refinement of minerals by the removal of impurities, reduction in size, transformation in state, or other means to specifications for sale or use, and the use of minerals in any manufacturing process such as, but not limited to, concrete or cement batching plants, asphalt plants and manufacture of concrete and clay products. This shall not include activities typically part of a pipeline compressor station, metering station or operation/maintenance facility.

MINI-MART

See "convenience store."

CONVENIENCE STORE
A retail establishment of up to 5,000 square feet selling prepackaged food products, household items, newspapers and magazines, candy, and beverages, a limited amount of freshly prepared foods such as sandwiches and salads for off-premises consumption, self-service fuel or other goods commonly associated with the same. Considered a "retail business" for regulation by this chapter.

MINOR REPAIR

The replacement of existing work with equivalent materials for the purpose of its routine maintenance and upkeep, but not including the cutting away of any wall, partition or portion thereof, the removal or cutting of any structural beam or bearing support, or the removal or change of any required means of egress, or rearrangement of parts of a structure affecting the exitway requirements; nor shall minor repairs include addition to, alteration of, replacement or relocation of any standpipe, water supply, sewer, drainage, drain leader, gas, oil, waste, vent, or similar piping, electric wiring or mechanical or other work affecting public health or general safety.

MOBILE HOME

A transportable, single-family dwelling intended for permanent occupancy contained in one unit, or in two units designed to be joined into one integral unit capable of again being separated for repeated 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 which is subject to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regulations.

MOBILE HOME LOT

A parcel of land in a mobile home park which is leased by the park owner to the occupants of the mobile home erected on the lot and which is improved with the necessary utility connections and other appurtenances necessary for the erection thereon of a single mobile home.

MOBILE HOME PARK

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

MODEL HOME

Any structure erected in an approved residential subdivision for use as a display to promote the sale of similar residential structures, which may be utilized on a short-term basis as an office, with ultimate use of the structure to conform to a permitted use in the district in which the structure is located. (See also "sample home.")

SAMPLE HOME
An unoccupied single-family dwelling associated with a principal permitted commercial use and not intended for permanent occupancy, and used solely for demonstration purposes to inform potential purchasers of the types of homes available from the seller.

MONUMENT SIGN

A freestanding cabinet or panel sign mounted on, or within a base (above grade), which is detached from any building.

MOTEL

A facility offering temporary (generally for periods of two weeks or less) lodging accommodations to the general public, typically on the basis of daily or weekly rentals. Rooms in the facility shall not be used as a principal residence.

MPC

The Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, Act of 1968, P.L. 805, No. 247 as enacted and amended.

MULTIFAMILY PROJECT

Any development of a single parcel of property that includes one or more buildings containing three or more dwelling units. Any residential development which proposes the construction of two or more two-family dwellings on one parcel of property is also considered a multifamily project. Two-family dwellings in a multifamily project are considered townhouses.

MULTIPLE OCCUPANT COMMERCIAL BUILDING

A commercial development in which there exists two or more separate commercial activities, in which there are appurtenant shared facilities (such as parking or pedestrian mall), and which is designed to provide a single area in which the public can obtain varied products and services. Distinguishing characteristics of a multiple tenant commercial building may, but need not, include common ownership of the real property upon which the center is located, common-wall construction, and multiple occupant commercial use of a single structure.

MUNICIPAL ENGINEER

A professional engineer licensed as such in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, duly appointed as the engineer for the municipality.

MUNICIPALITY

Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania.

NAMEPLATE

A small sign which identifies a resident's or home's name and address or the name of a farm, ranch or commercial stable. Such signs may be shingle, building wall or archway-mounted signs.

NEIGHBORHOOD

A development of five to 25 single-family, detached dwellings clustered in a concentrated area which is surrounded by open land or recreation area.

NEW CONSTRUCTION

Structures for which the start of construction commenced on or after February 5, 2013, the effective date of this Zoning Ordinance, as amended, and includes any subsequent improvements to such structures. Any construction started after November 4, 1988, the date of the first floodplain management standards adopted by the Township, and before February 5, 2013, the effective date of this Zoning Ordinance, as amended, is subject to the ordinance in effect at the time the permit was issued, provided the start of construction was within 180 days of permit issuance.

NEW MANUFACTURED HOME PARK OR SUBDIVISION

A manufactured home park or subdivision for which the construction of facilities for servicing the lots on which the manufactured homes are to be affixed (including at a minimum, the installation of utilities, the construction of streets, and either final site grading or the pouring of concrete pads) is completed on or after the effective date of floodplain management regulations adopted by a community.

NIGHTCLUB

An establishment dispensing food and drink and in which music, dancing, or entertainment is an integral and significant part of the operation.

NIT

A unit of measure of luminance, based on candelas per meter squared.

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.

NONCOMMERCIAL FREE SPEECH SIGN

A sign with no commercial content which expresses personal ideas and values, advocates a position on an issue, or seeks converts and supporters and which does not meet the definition of a political sign.

NONCONFORMING

See Article XI: Nonconformities.

NONCONFORMING LOT

A lot the area or dimension of which was lawful prior to the effective date of this chapter, as amended, but which fails to conform to the requirements of the zoning district in which it is located by reasons of the adoption or amendment of this chapter.

NONCONFORMING SIGN

Any sign which is not allowed under this chapter, but which, when first constructed before this chapter was in effect and for which a sign permit was issued, was legally allowed.

NONCONFORMING STRUCTURE

A structure or part of a structure manifestly not designed to comply with the applicable use or extent of use provisions of this chapter or amendment heretofore or hereafter enacted, where such structure lawfully existed prior to the enactment of this chapter or amendment or prior to the application of this chapter or amendment to its location by reason of annexation. Such nonconforming structures include, but are not limited to, nonconforming signs.

NONCONFORMING STRUCTURE, ALTERATION

As applied to a nonconforming structure, a change or rearrangement in the structural parts or in the existing facilities, or an enlargement, whether by extending on a side or by increasing in height, or the moving from one location or position to another.

NONCONFORMING STRUCTURE, RECONSTRUCTION

The rebuilding of a nonconforming structure damaged or destroyed by casualty to the exact or less-nonconforming condition which existed prior to the casualty.

NONCONFORMING USE

A use, whether of land or of structure, which does not comply with the applicable use provisions of this chapter or amendment heretofore or hereafter enacted, where such use was lawfully in existence prior to the enactment of this chapter or amendment, or prior to the application of this chapter or amendment to its location by reason of annexation.

NONCONFORMING USE

Any preexisting structure, object of natural growth, or use of land which is inconsistent with the provisions of this chapter or an amendment thereto.

NONCONFORMING USE, CHANGE

The conversion of a nonconforming use to a different use classification as enumerated in the Schedule of Uses.

NONCONFORMING USE, ENLARGEMENT

The extension of a nonconforming use throughout the structure which the said use partially occupies; or the expansion of a nonconforming use onto land area not already occupied by the said use.

NONCONFORMING USE, REESTABLISHMENT

The reopening or reinstitution of a nonconforming use which has been discontinued by the owner of the said use, such reopening effected prior to the abandonment of the nonconforming use as determined under the provisions of this chapter.

NON-PRECISION-INSTRUMENT RUNWAY

A runway having an existing instrument approach procedure utilizing air navigation facilities with only horizontal guidance, or area-type navigation equipment, for which a straight-in non-precision-instrument approach procedure has been approved or planned.

NUISANCE

A condition or situation that results in an interference with the enjoyment and use of property.

NURSERY, COMMERCIAL

A commercial operation where trees and shrubs are grown for transplanting, for use as stocks for budding and grafting, or for sale.

NURSERY, RETAIL

See "garden center."

GARDEN CENTER, RETAIL
A retail establishment engaged in the sale of ornamental trees, shrubs and plants and supplies for gardening and landscaping.

NURSING HOME

A facility licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the housing and intermediate or fully skilled nursing care of three or more persons needing such care because of old age or a physical illness or disability or a developmental disability.

OBSTRUCTION

Any structure, growth, or other object, including a mobile object, which exceeds a limiting height set forth by this chapter.

OCCUPANCY

Any use of or activity upon a particular premises; or holding real property by being in possession.

OCCUPANCY

A purpose for which a building, or part thereof, is used or intended to be used.

OFFICE or OFFICE BUILDING

A building or part of a building used primarily for conducting the affairs of a business, profession, service, industry or government, or like activity it may include ancillary services for office workers, such as a restaurant, coffee shop, newspaper or candy stand, and day-care facilities.

OFFICIAL MAP

A map adopted by Township ordinance in accord with Article IV of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, Act of 1968, P.L. 805, No. 247, as enacted and amended.

OFFICIAL ZONING MAP

The Official Zoning Map of Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania.

OFF-TRACK WAGERING FACILITY

A facility licensed pursuant to the provisions of the Racehorse Reform Act for the purpose of gaming authorized at a non-primary location pursuant to the provisions of the Race Horse Reform Act.[9] Considered a "gaming establishment" for regulation by this chapter.

OIL OR GAS WELL

A type of mineral extraction involving a bore hole drilled or being drilled for the purpose of or to be used for producing, extracting or injecting any gas, petroleum or other liquid related to oil or gas production or storage, including brine disposal, but excluding bore holes drilled to produce potable water to be used as such. The term well does not include a bore hole drilled or being drilled for the purpose of or to be used for systems of monitoring, producing or extracting gas from solid waste disposal facilities, as long as the wells are subject to the act of July 7, 1980 (P.L. 380, No. 97), known as the Solid Waste Management Act, and do not penetrate a workable coal seam.

OPEN SPACE

An area that is intended to provide light and air, and is designed for environmental, scenic, recreational, resource protection, amenity and/or buffer purposes and which contains no development improvements which are not specifically permitted by this chapter or Chapter 355: Subdivision and Land Development.

OPEN SPACE, COMMON

Open space that is part of a particular conservation design subdivision development tract set aside for the use and enjoyment of residents of such development.

OPEN SPACE, CONSERVATION

Open space that is part of a particular conservation design subdivision development tract set aside for the protection of sensitive natural features, farmland, forest land, scenic views and other primary and secondary conservation areas and which is permanently restricted from further development except as permitted by this chapter and cannot be used as a basis for density for any other development. Conservation open space may be accessible to the residents of the development and/or the Township, or it may contain areas of farmland or forest land which are not accessible to project residents or the public.

OPEN SPACE, REQUIRED PUBLIC

Open space that is dedicated or reserved for the use of the general public in accord with the requirements of Chapter 355: Subdivision and Land Development.

OUTDOOR ENTERTAINMENT

Any commercial activity or activity associated with a commercial use where concerts, theater arts, movies or any other type of entertainment is provided outside a fully enclosed building.

OUTDOOR RECREATION CLUBS OR CAMPS

Land and/or a stream or body of water and adjacent area on any bank thereof, owned or leased by a person or group of persons duly formed as a club, used principally for hunting/fishing, climbing, gunning, nature observation, or similar recreation purposes open only to members and guests and involving no buildings other than those for lodging, eating and sanitary facilities for members and guests and accessory structures.

OWNER

An individual, firm, association, syndicate, partnership, or corporation having sufficient proprietary interest to submit an application for the development or use of land.

OWNER

A person recorded as such on official records. For the purpose of this chapter, the owner of property on which a sign is located is presumed to be the owner of the sign unless facts to the contrary are officially recorded or otherwise brought to the attention of the Zoning Officer.

PA DEP or DEP

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.

PANEL

A two-dimensional visual background behind the sign letters and logos which is visually separated from the mounting upon which the sign letters and logos are placed by the presence of a border, different colors, different materials, or other technique of visual framing around the letters or logos.

PARAPET

That portion of a building exterior wall projecting above the plate line of the building.

PARCEL

See "lot."
LOT
A designated parcel, tract or area of land established by a plat or otherwise as permitted by law and to be used, developed or built upon as a unit.

PARK AND RIDE FACILITY

A parking lot designed for drivers to leave their cars and share a ride with another driver or use mass transit facilities beginning, terminating, or stopping at or near the park-and-ride facility.

PARKING AREA

Any public or private area, under or outside of a building or structure, designed and used for parking motor vehicles, including parking lots, garages, private driveways, and legally designated areas of public streets. See "garage."

GARAGE, MUNICIPAL
A structure owned or operated by a municipality and used primarily for the parking, storage and maintenance of municipal vehicles.
GARAGE, PRIVATE CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE
A structure that is accessory to an institutional, commercial, or manufacturing establishment, building, or use and is primarily for the parking and storage of vehicles operated by the customers, visitors, and employees of such building and that is not available to the general public.
GARAGE, PRIVATE RESIDENTIAL
A structure that is accessory to a single- or two-family dwelling, is used for the parking and storage of vehicle(s) owned and operated by the residents thereof, and is not a separate commercial enterprise available to the general public.

GARAGE, PUBLIC PARKING
A structure or portion thereof, other than a private customer and employee garage or private residential garage, used primarily for the parking and storage of vehicles and available to the general public.

PARKING AREA, EVENT

The limited use of a parcel to rent parking to patrons of a particular event such as a carnival, circus, concert, parade, race, or sporting event, which does not include overnight parking.

PARKING AREA, PRIVATE

A parking area for the exclusive use of the clients, customers or owners of the lot on which the parking area is located or whomever else they permit to use the parking area.

PARKING AREA, PUBLIC

A parking area available to the public, with or without payment of a fee.

PARKING SPACE, OFF-STREET

A temporary storage area for a motor vehicle that is directly accessible to an access aisle and that is not located on a dedicated street right-of-way.

PARKING SPACE, ON-STREET

A temporary storage area for a motor vehicle that is located on a public or private street right-of-way.

PATIO

An impervious or semi-pervious, uncovered structure with an average elevation no greater than six inches above grade.

PENNANT

Any lightweight plastic, fabric, or other material, whether or not containing a message of any kind, suspended from a rope, wire, or string, usually in series, designed to move in the wind.

PennDOT or PENNDOT

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.

PERMANENT FOUNDATION

A permanent foundation which meets the requirements of the Uniform Construction Code.

PERMANENT SIGN

Any sign which is intended to be and is constructed as to be in lasting and enduring condition remaining unchanged in character, condition (beyond normal wear) and position, and in a permanent manner affixed to the ground, wall or building, provided the sign is listed as a permanent sign in the article.

PERMIT

A document issued by the proper authority documented on the required application which authorizes the applicant to undertake certain activities in compliance with all the applicable codes and ordinances.
A. ZONING PERMIT
Indicates that a proposed use, building or structure as documented in the development application will comply with the requirements of this chapter. Issued by the Zoning Officer for principal permitted uses, accessory uses and signs following confirmation of compliance with applicable standards, for conditional uses following approval by the Board of Supervisors, and for special exceptions following approval by the Zoning Hearing Board.

B. BUILDING PERMIT or CONSTRUCTION PERMIT
Issued by the Building Code Official and indicates that a proposed construction, alteration, or reconstruction of a structure will comply with the Township Construction Code.

PERSON

An individual, partnership, public or private association or corporation, firm, trust, estate, municipality, governmental unit, public utility or any other legal entity whatsoever which is recognized by law as the subject of rights and duties.

PERSONAL CARE HOME

A residential use providing residential and support services primarily to persons who are over age 60, and/or physically disabled and/or the developmentally disabled and which is licensed as a personal care center by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

PET

Domestic cats and domestic dogs, and other animals which are commonly kept primarily inside a dwelling unit for companionship or personal satisfaction (not for consumption or utilitarian use) such as parakeets, parrots and similar birds, ferrets, mice, guinea pigs, hamsters and similar rodents, nonpoisonous snakes, and fish. Pet does not include livestock, small animals and fowl, pot-bellied pigs and miniature horses.

PIPELINE COMPRESSOR STATION, METERING STATION OR OPERATION/MAINTENANCE FACILITIES

A facility at which a petroleum product passing through a pipeline is pressurized by a turbine, motor, or engine, the volume of flow is measured or permanent facilities are installed for pipeline operation/maintenance and which compress, decompress, process, heat, alter or transform the pipeline product. The facility may contain some type of liquid separator consisting of scrubbers and filters that capture any liquids or other undesirable particles from the pipeline. The definition excludes pipeline valves, metering stations, pig launchers/receivers, and other components which are located within the pipeline right-of-way and do not compress, decompress, process, heat, alter or transform the pipeline product.

PLACE OF WORSHIP

Buildings, synagogues, churches, temples, cathedrals, chapels, religious retreats, monasteries, seminaries and shrines used primarily for religious and/or spiritual worship and that are operated by a tax-exempt organization qualifying under § 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code for nonprofit and noncommercial purposes which people regularly attend to participate in or hold religious services, meetings or functions, or religious instruction, and which may include customary incidental accessory uses such as housing for active clergy, meeting and activity rooms, and recreation facilities.

PLANNED BUSINESS CENTER

A development approved as a conditional use under the standards of § 400-83: Planned business centers allowing a coordinated arrangement of buildings, loading areas and parking areas, together with carefully designed traffic access and landscaping.

PLANNING COMMISSION

The Planning Commission of Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania.

PLAT or PLAT PLAN

A map or plan of a subdivision or land development, whether preliminary or final.

PLATE LINE

The point at which any part of the main roof structure first touches or bears upon an external wall.

POLITICAL SIGN

A temporary sign which supports candidates for office or urges action on any other matter on the ballot of primary, general and special elections.

PORCH

An attached, roofed accessory structure projecting from a wall of a building which may be open or screened and with walls no higher than four feet above the floor level.

PORTABLE SIGN

Any sign not permanently attached to the ground or other permanent structure, or a sign designed to be transported, including, but not limited to, signs designed to be transported by means of wheels, signs converted to A- or T-frames, menu and sandwich-board signs, balloons used as signs, umbrellas used for advertising and signs attached to or painted on vehicles parked and visible from the public right-of-way, unless said vehicle is used in the normal day-to-day operations of the business.

Portable Sign

POWER PLANT

Any facility, including structures, machinery and associated equipment, which generates electric energy from another source of energy, such as nuclear reactions, hydroelectric dams, or natural gas or coal-fired plants, the primary purpose of which is the commercial sale of the energy which is generated. Power plants which produce electric energy, 75% or more of which is used on the site of production, shall be considered part of the principal permitted use for which the energy is used.

PRACTICABLE ALTERNATIVE

An alternative that is available and capable of being done after taking into consideration cost, existing technology and logistics in light of overall project purposes.

PRECISION INSTRUMENT RUNWAY

A runway having an existing instrument approach procedure utilizing an Instrument Landing System (ILS) or a Precisions Approach Radar (PAR). It also means a runway for which a precision approach system is planned and is so indicated on an approved airport layout plan or any other planning document.

PRESERVE

Protected open space for wildlife, flora, fauna or features of geological or other special interest, which is reserved and managed for conservation and which may include special opportunities for study or research.

PRIMARY SURFACE (ZONE)

An imaginary surface longitudinally centered on the runway, extending 200 feet beyond the end of paved runways or ending at each end of turf runways. The elevation of any point on the primary surface is the same as the elevation of the nearest point on the runway center line. The primary surface zone, as shown on Figure 1, is derived from the primary surface.

PRIME AGRICULTURAL LAND

Land used for agricultural purposes that contains soils of the first, second or third class as defined by the United States Department of Agriculture Natural Resource and Conservation Services County Soil Survey.

PRINCIPAL BUILDING

The building in which the primary or predominate use of a lot is conducted including any structure that is physically attached to the principal building.

PRINCIPAL PERMITTED USE

A use allowed in a particular zoning district which may be approved by the Zoning Officer provided the application complies with all requirements of this chapter.

PRINCIPAL USE

The primary or predominate use of a lot.

PROFESSIONAL OFFICE

The office of a member of a recognized profession such as an accountant, architect, author, dentist, engineer, insurance agent, landscape architect, lawyer, minister, optometrist, planner, physician, or realtor.

PROJECTING SIGN

Any sign affixed to a building wall in such a manner that its leading edge extends more than six inches beyond the surface of such building or wall.

Projecting Sign

PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOCIATION

A nonprofit corporation organized by the developer or lot owners for the purpose of establishing an association of all property owners in a planned development which purposes shall include the ownership and maintenance of open space common areas and all development improvements.

PUBLIC FACILITIES AND USES

Any structure, building or use owned and operated by a government body or agency including such things as public schools, parks, civic centers, municipal buildings; but excluding solid waste disposal facilities, institutional uses, nursing homes, hospitals, and other uses specifically defined by this chapter.

PUBLIC HEARING

A formal meeting held pursuant to public notice by the Planning Commission, governing body or Zoning Hearing Board, intended to inform and obtain public comment, prior to taking action in accord with the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.

PUBLIC MEETING

A forum held pursuant to notice under the Sunshine Act, 65 Pa.C.S.A. § 701 et seq.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice published once each week for two consecutive weeks in a newspaper of general circulation in the Township. Such notice shall state the time and place of the hearing and the particular nature of the matter to be considered at the hearing. The first publication shall not be more than 30 days and the second publication shall not be less than seven days from the date of the hearing.

PUBLIC PROPERTY

Unless otherwise expressly provided, "public property" means any and all real or personal property over which the Township or other governmental entity has or may exercise control, whether or not the government owns the property in fee, including, sidewalks, rights-of-way and improved or unimproved land of any kind and all property appurtenant to it.

QUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL

An individual authorized to prepare plans pursuant to § 503(1) of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code,[14] which states that plats and surveys shall be prepared in accordance with the act of May 23, 1945 (P.L. 913, No. 367), known as the "Engineer, Land Surveyor and Geologist Registration Law,"[15] except that this requirement shall not preclude the preparation of a plat in accordance with the act of January 24, 1966 (P.L. 1527, No. 535), known as the "Landscape Architects Registration Law,"[16] when it is appropriate to prepare the plat using professional services set forth in the definition of the "practice of landscape architecture" under Section 2 of that act.

RACE TRACK

A road course, either oval, circuitous or straight, where motor vehicles including, but not limited to, automobiles, trucks, go-carts, motorcycles, motor scooters, dune buggies and the like, are driven for recreation, testing or competition; or, any course where animals are raced for competition.

REAL ESTATE SIGN

A temporary sign advertising the real estate upon which the sign is located as being for rent, lease, or sale.

RECREATION AREA

A private or public space associated with a residential development, including accessory structures such as fences, backstops and bleachers, used for play and/or recreation by individuals.

RECREATION AREA, ACTIVE

A private or public space associated with a residential development, including accessory structures such as fences, backstops and bleachers and other equipment, used for play and/or recreation by individuals, and including, but not limited to, golf courses, basketball, volleyball and tennis courts, baseball, football and soccer fields, and playgrounds.

RECREATION AREA, PASSIVE

A private or public space associated with a residential development, not including any accessory structures used for active recreation by individuals, and including, but not limited to, trails, picnic areas, community gardens, and lawns.

RECREATION FACILITY, COMMERCIAL

Outdoor or indoor areas or structures, operated by private nonprofit or private commercial entities, open to the public, which may contain entertainment and amusement devices or attractions including, but not limited to, picnic groves, animal farms, shooting ranges, zoological parks, tennis and racquetball courts, ski areas, miniature golf courses, golf driving ranges, and the like, but excluding golf courses, theaters, public parks and playgrounds.

RECREATION FACILITY, PUBLIC
Parks, swimming pools, playgrounds, tennis courts, and other recreational facilities owned and operated by the Township, county, school district, state, or federal government. See "public facilities and uses."

PUBLIC FACILITIES AND USES
Any structure, building or use owned and operated by a government body or agency including such things as public schools, parks, civic centers, municipal buildings; but excluding solid waste disposal facilities, institutional uses, nursing homes, hospitals, and other uses specifically defined by this chapter.

RECREATION FACILTY, LARGE-SCALE COMMERCIAL

Outdoor or indoor areas or structures, operated by private commercial entities, open to the public, which may contain a combination of recreation, entertainment and amusement uses, devices or attractions, including, but not limited to, a combination of the following: ATV tours, mountain biking course, motorcycle course, snowmobile tours, paintball, archery range, hatchet throwing, picnic groves, animal farms, shooting ranges, zoological parks, tennis and racquetball courts, ski areas, miniature golf courses, golf driving ranges, zip line and ropes course, batting cages, gift shops, food services and other similar uses, activities and/or attractions. A large-scale commercial recreation facility differs from a recreation facility due to its expanded list of potential uses, devices and/or attractions, its larger size and its ability to operate more than one particular recreational use, device, attraction and/or facility. See § 400-91.1: Large-scale commercial recreation facility.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLE

A vehicle which is:
A. Built on a single chassis;
B. Not more than 400 square feet, measured at the largest horizontal projections;
C. Designed to be self-propelled or permanently towable by a light-duty truck;
D. Not designed for use as a permanent dwelling but as temporary living quarters for recreational, camping, travel, or seasonal use.

RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK

See "campground or recreational vehicle park."

CAMPGROUND OR RECREATIONAL VEHICLE PARK
A plot of ground upon which two or more campsites are located, established or maintained for temporary occupancy by persons using tents or recreational vehicles, and which shall not be used for long-term residency of occupants.

RECYCLING FACILITY

A center for the collection and/or processing of recyclable materials as defined by the Monroe County Municipal Waste Authority. Considered "manufacturing, light" for regulation by this chapter. A recycling facility does not include municipally operated collection facilities or storage containers or processing activity located on the premises of a residential, commercial, or manufacturing use and used solely for the recycling of material generated by that residential property, business or manufacturer. Any facility accepting or processing waste or other discarded materials which are not recyclables as defined by the Monroe County Municipal Waste Authority shall be considered a "junkyard" or "solid waste facility" as regulated by this chapter.

REGULATORY FLOOD ELEVATION

The base flood elevation (BFE) plus a freeboard safety factor of two feet.

RELIGIOUS QUARTERS

A dwelling associated with a place of worship in which reside individuals directly involved with the administration or function of a place of worship, including clergy and staff and immediate family members.

REPAIR

The reconstruction or renewal of any part of an existing building for the purpose of its maintenance. See also "addition" and "alteration."
ADDITION
An extension or increase in floor area or height of a building or structure.

ALTERATION
Any construction or renovation to an existing structure other than a repair or an addition.

RESEARCH, ENGINEERING OR TESTING LABORATORIES

A facility for investigation into the natural, physical, or social sciences, which may include engineering and product development, physical activities usually associated with wet labs or places with running water, gases, special ventilation devices, chemicals, special heating and electrical or electronic equipment, or use of animals or human subjects under controlled conditions. It may also include pilot plant operations not exceeding 25% of the gross floor area of the facility used to test out concepts and ideas, to determine physical layouts, material flows, type of equipment required, costs, and to secure other information prior to full-scale production.

RESERVOIR SPACE

A parking place provided to accommodate a vehicle which is queued in a lane awaiting service in a drive-in facility such as a bank, fast-food restaurant or a car/truck wash.

RESIDENCY (OR OCCUPANCY), LONG-TERM

Occupancy of a dwelling, generally for periods of more than 180 days, as opposed to temporary visits to bed-and-breakfast establishments, motels, hotels, campgrounds and recreational vehicles, and which serves as the legal address for the occupant. It also includes any dwelling or structure where children who attend school reside.

RESIDENTIAL CONVERSION TO APARTMENT

The conversion of an existing single-family detached dwelling into three to five dwelling units.

RESORT

A business combining lodging, eating and recreational facilities for lodgers and/or non-lodgers as a single enterprise offered to the public at large or any segment thereof, not including bed-and-breakfast establishments, campgrounds, recreational vehicle parks or mobile home parks. Amenities may include conference centers, retail sales, spas, beauty salons, barber shops, restaurants, indoor and outdoor recreational facilities, health centers, day-care centers, facilities for commercial special events, and employee living quarters.

RESTAURANT, OUTDOOR

Any part of a food establishment located outdoors, not used for any other purposes, and open to the sky, with the exception that it may have a retractable awning or umbrellas, and may contain furniture, including tables, chairs, railings, and planters that are readily moveable.

RESTAURANT, TAKE-OUT

An establishment where food and/or beverages are sold in a form ready for consumption, where all or a significant part of the consumption takes place outside the confines of the restaurant, and where ordering and pickup of food may take place from a vehicle.

RESTAURANT, TRADITIONAL

An establishment where food and drink are prepared, served, and consumed, mostly within the principal building which may include limited forms of musical entertainment to accompany the dining experience; however, restaurants that provide dancing and stage shows shall be considered a nightclub.

RETAIL BUSINESS

An establishment engaged in selling goods or merchandise to the general public for personal or household consumption and rendering services incidental to the sale of such goods.

RETAIL BUSINESS, LARGE SCALE

A retail business with a gross floor area of 100,000 square feet or more.

RETAIL HOME HEATING FUEL DISTRIBUTORS

An establishment that delivers kerosene, home heating oil, and propane to individual dwellings or commercial establishments for use on that premises and not for resale, and where the storage of fuel on the site of the retail home heating fuel distributor does not exceed a combined total of 20,000 gallons.

RETAINING WALL

A solid or integrated vertical structure in excess of four feet in height designed for the separation or retention of varying ground levels.

RIGHT-OF-WAY

Land reserved for use as an access, street, drainage facility or other private, public or community use.

RIGHT-OF-WAY

No commercial sign shall be erected so as to project beyond a property line, over a public sidewalk or over or within a public right-of-way.

ROOF

The outside top covering of a building.

ROOF LINE

The uppermost line of the roof of a building or, in the case of an extended facade or parapet, the uppermost point of said facade or parapet.

ROOF SIGN

Any sign mounted on the main roof portion of a building or on the topmost edge of a parapet wall of a building and which is wholly or partially supported by such building. Signs mounted on mansard facades, pent eaves, and architectural projections such as canopies or marquees shall not be considered to be roof signs. See the following illustration for example of roof signs, and comparison of differences between roof and fascia signs. (See below.)

Comparison — Roof and Fascia Signs

RUNWAY

A defined area of an airport prepared for landing and takeoff of aircraft along its length.

SAMPLE HOME

An unoccupied single-family dwelling associated with a principal permitted commercial use and not intended for permanent occupancy, and used solely for demonstration purposes to inform potential purchasers of the types of homes available from the seller. (See also "model home.")

MODEL HOME
Any structure erected in an approved residential subdivision for use as a display to promote the sale of similar residential structures, which may be utilized on a short-term basis as an office, with ultimate use of the structure to conform to a permitted use in the district in which the structure is located.

SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA or SATELLITE ANTENNA

Apparatus designed for transmitting radio energy to satellites or receiving it from satellites and including any attached mountings or brackets.

SCHOOL, PUBLIC or PRIVATE PRIMARY OR SECONDARY SCHOOL

An educational institution that primarily provides state-required or largely state-funded educational programs. This term shall not include trade schools.

SCREENED

Visibly shielded or obscured from any adjoining or neighboring property, any public or private road right-of-way, or any other premises which is accomplished by topography, fencing, berms, natural and planted vegetation or other means approved by the Township.

SCREENING

A method of visually shielding or obscuring a structure or use from another by topography, fencing, walls, berms, planted vegetation or a combination of these methods.

SELF-STORAGE FACILITY

A building or group of buildings containing separate, individual, and private storage spaces of varying sizes available for lease or rent for varying periods of time.

SEMIPUBLIC BUILDING OR USE

A building or use operated by nonprofit, community-based organizations for the general use of Township residents, including churches, fire houses, ambulance buildings, private schools, libraries and the like, but excluding institutional uses such as nursing homes, hospitals, sanitariums and clinics. It shall also include essential services and public utilities that require enclosure within any structure or building.

SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT

An establishment engaged in providing services involving the care of a person or a person's goods or apparel such as cleaning and garment services, beauty and barber shops, shoe repair, dry cleaning and laundries, photographic studios, etc., and which is not otherwise listed as a use in the Schedule of Uses.

SETBACK, FRONT

The required minimum open space extending the full width of the lot between the principal structure(s), accessory structures, or other improvements and the front lot line. See also "yard" and "lot line."
YARD
The area between the principal structure(s) and the adjoining lot line or right-of-way.

LOT LINE
A line of record bounding a lot that divides one lot from another lot or from a public or private street or any other public space.

SETBACK, REQUIRED

The required minimum open space between the principal structure(s), accessory structures, or other improvements and the nearest lot line or right-of-way as provided by this chapter. See also "yard" and "lot line."
YARD
The area between the principal structure(s) and the adjoining lot line or right-of-way.

LOT LINE
A line of record bounding a lot that divides one lot from another lot or from a public or private street or any other public space.

SETBACK, SIDE

A required open space extending from the front setback to the rear setback between the principal structure(s), accessory structures, or other improvements and the side lot line. See also "yard" and "lot line."

YARD
The area between the principal structure(s) and the adjoining lot line or right-of-way.

LOT LINE
A line of record bounding a lot that divides one lot from another lot or from a public or private street or any other public space.

Setbacks and Associated Yards

Setbacks

SEWAGE DISPOSAL, CENTRALIZED, COMMUNITY OR OFF-SITE

A sewage collection and disposal system in which sewage is carried from more than one individual lot, dwelling or other unit by a system of pipes to a central treatment and subsurface or other type of disposal area or stream discharge in compliance with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection regulations and/or regulations of the Coolbaugh Township Municipal Authority, whichever may be more stringent.

SEWAGE DISPOSAL, ON-SITE

Any structure designed to biochemically treat sewage within the boundaries of an individual lot from one individual dwelling or other type unit.

SEWAGE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER (SEO)

The Township official certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection who reviews permit applications and sewage facilities planning modules, issues permits as authorized by the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act, as amended, and conducts investigations and inspections that are necessary to implement the Act and the regulations thereunder.

SHED

A detached accessory structure used for the storage of tools, minor equipment, and materials, but too small for the storage of an automobile.

SHINGLE SIGN

A sign suspended from a roof overhang of a covered porch, walkway or horizontal plane surface which identifies the tenant of the adjoining space.

SHOOTING RANGE, INDOOR COMMERCIAL

Any fully enclosed building used for the discharge of any firearm for recreational or training purposes which is a commercial operation, or which is operated by any government entity, private nonprofit entity, or any sportsman's, recreation or fraternal club or association. Considered a "recreational facility, commercial" for regulation by this chapter.

SHOOTING RANGE, OUTDOOR COMMERCIAL

Any area not within a fully enclosed building used for the discharge of any firearm for recreational or training purposes which is a commercial operation, or which is operated by any government entity, private nonprofit entity, or any sportsman's, recreation or fraternal club or association.

SHOPPING CENTER OR MALL

A group of independent (i.e., not dependent on each other for operation) commercial establishments (otherwise allowed in the district of location) occupying spaces separated by walls which are planned, constructed and managed as a total entity with customer and employee parking provided on site, provision for goods delivery separated from customer access, aesthetic considerations, landscaping, and signs.

SIGN

Any device for visual communication which is used or is intended to attract the attention of the public with a purpose of identifying, when the display of the device is visible beyond the boundaries of the public or private property upon which the display is made. The term "sign" shall not include any flag or badge or insignia of the United States, State of Pennsylvania, Monroe County, the Township, or official historic plaques of any governmental jurisdiction or agency.

SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING

See "dwelling, single-family."
DWELLING, SINGLE-FAMILY DETACHED
A building containing one dwelling unit that is not attached to any other dwelling by any means and is surrounded by open space or yards.

DWELLING, SINGLE-FAMILY SEMIDETACHED
A single-family dwelling unit that is attached to one other single-family dwelling unit by a common vertical wall with each dwelling located on a separate lot.

SLAUGHTERHOUSE

An agricultural products processing use involving the killing of animals for the production of food or some other commercial product. A commercial stockyard or similar facility that primarily involves the bulk storage or transferring of animals on the way to slaughter shall also be considered a "slaughterhouse." Considered "agricultural products processing" for regulation by this chapter. "Slaughterhouse" shall not include a custom butcher shop that does not involve killing of animals which is considered a retail establishment.

SLOPE

See "grade."
GRADE
The average finished ground elevation adjoining a building.

SMALL ANIMALS AND FOWL

Rabbits, bees, insects, chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese, pheasants, pigeons and any other similar animals.

SNIPE SIGN

A sign which is tacked, nailed, posted, pasted, glued or otherwise attached to trees, poles, stakes, fences or to other objects, the advertising matter appearing on which is not applicable to the present use of the premises upon which such sign is located. (Does not include the exempt signs listing in § 400-111B.)

SOLAR COLLECTOR

A device or combination of devices, structure, or part of a device or structure that transforms direct solar energy into thermal, chemical, or electrical energy.

SOLAR COLLECTOR, ACCESSORY

A device, or combination of devices, structures, or part of a device or structure that transforms direct solar energy into thermal, chemical, or electrical energy and which is sized and intended to be used to generate electricity for the principal structure to which it is accessory.

SOLAR ENERGY STORAGE FACILITY

Equipment consisting of containers, heat exchangers, piping, and other transfer mechanisms (including fluids, gases, or solids), controls, and related structural support for transporting and storing collected energy (from solar energy systems), including structural elements designed for use in passive solar energy systems.

SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEM

A complete design or assembly consisting of a solar energy collector, an energy storage facility (where used), and components for the distribution of transformed energy.

SOLAR POWER GENERATION, COMMERCIAL

A facility where one or more solar collectors and/or other accessory structures and buildings, including substations, meteorological towers, electrical infrastructure, transmission lines and other appurtenant structures and facilities, are located and are used for the generation of electricity which is sold on the open market.

SOLID WASTE FACILITY, COMMERCIAL

Any facility or operation of a private individual or firm pursuant to the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania governing the management and disposal of solid waste, including, but not limited to, liquid, solid, toxic, hazardous and medical waste; and, including but not limited to transfer stations, solid waste landfills, incinerators, medical waste disposal facilities, hazardous waste disposal facilities and radioactive waste disposal facilities.

SOLID WASTE FACILITY, PUBLIC

Any facility or operation of a public entity pursuant to the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania governing the management and disposal of solid waste including, but not limited to, liquid, solid, toxic, hazardous and medical waste; and including, but not limited to, transfer stations, solid waste landfills, incinerators, medical waste disposal facilities, hazardous waste disposal facilities and radioactive waste disposal facilities.

SOLID WASTE or WASTE

Any garbage, refuse, industrial, lunchroom or office waste or other material including solid, liquid, semisolid or contained gaseous material, resulting from the operation of residential, municipal, commercial or institutional establishments and from community activities. The term shall also include any garbage, refuse, other discarded material or other waste including solid, liquid, semisolid or containing gaseous materials resulting from industrial, mining, agricultural operations, local facilities or any other by-product or effluent from an industrial, mining or agricultural water supply treatment facility, wastewater treatment facility or air pollution control facility or any other material defined by the PA DEP as solid, liquid, municipal, medical, industrial, toxic or hazardous waste.

SOLID WASTE STAGING AREA Any parcel of property used for the transfer of solid waste from one vehicle to another vehicle, at a location other than the generation site, for transport to a solid waste facility; or which is used for the parking or storage of vehicles and/or containers used to transport solid waste; and which is not regulated by the PA DEP as a solid waste transfer facility.

SPECIAL EVENT

A promotional event such as, but not limited to, grand openings, bazaars, street fairs, shows, exhibitions, sporting events, runs, bicycling events, and block parties. This does not include sidewalk sales occurring on private property where merchandise normally sold indoors is transferred from indoors to outdoors for sale.

SPECIAL EVENT, COMMERCIAL

An event or function held at a business located within the Township, such as grand openings, tent sales and sidewalk sales.

SPECIAL EVENT, GENERAL

An event or function which is held in the Township and of general interest to the community, such as bazaars, fairs, festivals and activities generally viewed as fund-raisers for the benefit of nonprofit organizations and volunteer activities.

SPECIAL EXCEPTION

A use in a particular zoning district to be allowed or denied by the Zoning Hearing Board pursuant to public notice and hearing and recommendation of the Township Planning Commission as authorized by § 603(c)(1) of the Municipalities Planning Code.

SPECIAL FLOOD HAZARD AREA (SFHA)

An area in the floodplain subject to a one-percent or greater chance of flooding in any given year. It is shown on the FIRM as Zone A, AO, A1-A30, AE, A99, or AH.

STABLE, COMMERCIAL

A structure or land where horses are kept for remuneration, hire, sale, boarding, training, riding or show, and which includes the commercial hire of horses to the general public for riding or other purposes.

STABLE, PRIVATE

An accessory structure or use of land where horses are kept for the sole use of the residents of the principal structure, and which includes no remuneration, hire, boarding or other commercial use.

START OF CONSTRUCTION

Includes substantial improvement and other proposed new development and means the date the permit was issued, provided the actual start of construction, repair, reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, placement, or other improvement was within 180 days from the date of the permit and shall be completed within 12 months after the date of issuance of the permit unless a time extension is granted, in writing, by the Floodplain Administrator. The "actual start" means either the first placement of permanent construction of a structure on a site, such as the pouring of slab or footings, the installation of piles, the construction of columns, or any work beyond the stage of excavation; or the placement of a manufactured home on a foundation. Permanent construction does not include land preparation, such as clearing, grading, and filling; nor does it include the installation of streets and walkways; nor does it include excavation for a basement, footings, piers, or foundations or the erection of temporary forms; nor does it include the installation on the property of accessory buildings, such as garages or sheds not occupied as dwelling units or not part of the main structure. For a substantial improvement, the actual start of construction means the first, alteration of any wall, ceiling, floor, or other structural part of a building, whether or not that alteration affects the external dimensions of the building.

STATE

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and its agencies.

STORAGE CONTAINER

A receptacle such as a wooden or metal box or a trailer of a tractor trailer with wheels removed in which raw materials, products or other items are stored.

STORAGE YARD FOR FOREST PRODUCTS AND MINERALS

An area, not on the same parcel where the products are initially harvested or gathered, to which trees, forest products, flagstone, landscaping stone, wall stone or other minerals are hauled and stored, and which does not involve any land development, the operation of a sawmill, the operation of any other wood manufacturing business, or the operation of any natural resources processing.

STREAM

A natural watercourse. See "watercourse."

WATERCOURSE
Any channel of conveyance of surface water having a defined bed and banks, whether natural or artificial, with perennial, intermittent or seasonal flow.

STREET

A public or private thoroughfare which affords the principal means of access to abutting property, including avenue, place, way, drive, lane, boulevard, highway, road and any other thoroughfare except an alley. Public rights-of-way shall be those open to the general use of the public, not necessarily publicly dedicated.

STRUCTURAL ALTERATION

See "alteration."
ALTERATION
Any construction or renovation to an existing structure other than a repair or an addition.

STRUCTURE

A combination of materials assembled, constructed or erected at a fixed location on or in land or water, including, among other things, buildings, mobile homes, stadiums, platforms, towers, antennas, sheds, storage bins, fences and signs, whether or not affixed to the land.

STRUCTURE

Anything constructed or erected on the ground or attached to the ground including, but not limited to buildings, sheds, manufactured homes, fences, walls, storage tanks, and other similar items. This term includes any man-made object having an ascertainable stationary location on or in land or water, whether or not affixed to land.

STRUCTURE

An object, including a mobile object, constructed or installed by man, including but without limitation, buildings, towers, cranes, smokestacks, earth formation and overhead transmission lines.

SUBDIVISION

The division or redivision of a lot, tract, or parcel of land by any means into two or more lots, tracts, parcels or other divisions of land including changes in existing lot lines for the purpose, whether immediate or future, of lease, partition by the court for distribution to heirs or devisees, transfer of ownership or building or lot development; provided, however, that the subdivision by lease of land for agricultural purposes into parcels of more than 10 acres, not involving any new street or easement of access or any residential dwelling, shall be exempted. (See Chapter 355: Subdivision and Land Development, for details.)

SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE

Damage from any cause sustained by a structure whereby the cost of restoring the structure to its before-damaged condition would equal or exceed 50% or more of the market value of the structure before the damage occurred.

SUBSTANTIAL IMPROVEMENT

A. Any reconstruction, rehabilitation, addition, or other improvement of a structure, of which the cost equals or exceeds 50% of the market value of the structure before the "start of construction" of the improvement. This term includes structures which have incurred "substantial damage" or "repetitive loss," regardless of the actual repair work performed. The term does not, however, include any project for improvement of a structure to correct existing violations of state or local health, sanitary, or safety code specifications which have been identified by the local code enforcement official and which are the minimum necessary to assure safe living conditions.
B. Historic structures undergoing repair or rehabilitation that would constitute a substantial improvement as defined in this chapter, must comply with all ordinance requirements that do not preclude the structure's continued designation as a historic structure. Documentation that a specific ordinance requirement will cause removal of the structure from the National Register of Historic Places or the State Inventory of Historic places must be obtained from the Secretary of the Interior or the State Historic Preservation Officer. Any exemption from ordinance requirements will be the minimum necessary to preserve the historic character and design of the structure.

SUPERVISORS

The Board of Supervisors of Coolbaugh Township.

SWIMMING POOL

A body of water or receptacle for water having a depth at any point greater than two feet, which is used or intended to be used for swimming or bathing and constructed or maintained in or above the ground.

TATTOO, BODY PIERCING, SCARIFYING OR BRANDING PARLOR

An establishment engaged in any of the following:
A. The perforation or cutting of any human body part or tissue and the placement of a foreign object in the perforation to prevent the perforation from closing, but not including the use of mechanized, pre-sterilized ear-piercing system that penetrates the outer perimeter or lobe of the ear.
B. The placement of indelible pigment, inks, or scarifying beneath the skin by use of needles for the purpose of adornment or art. This does not include the practice of permanent makeup and micro-pigmentation when such procedures are performed as incidental services in a medical office or in a personal services establishment such as a hair or nail salon.
C. The cutting or tearing of human skin for the purpose of creating a permanent mark or design on the skin.
D. The use of heat, cold, or any chemical compound to imprint permanent markings on human skin by any means other than tattooing.

TAVERN

A place where alcoholic beverages are served as a primary or substantial portion of the total trade and where the sale of food may also occur. Considered a "restaurant" for regulation by this chapter.

TEMPORARY

A period of less than 90 consecutive days unless otherwise specified by this chapter.

TEMPORARY CARNIVAL OR FAIR

An exhibition or event held for a limited time for the benefit of a charity, public or semipublic institution, or community association which may include entertainment, the sale of goods and rides, games, and sideshows.

TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION BUILDING

A building erected on a lot for temporary use in conjunction with construction on that lot.

TEMPORARY SIGN

Any sign, banner, pennant, or valance of advertising display constructed of cloth, canvas, light fabric, cardboard, plastic, wallboard or other like materials, with or without frames, attached to the ground, wall or building.

THEATER, DRIVE-IN

An area of land which may include accessory uses such as the sale of snacks and which is devoted to the showing of motion pictures which are viewed by persons in vehicles.

THEATER, INDOOR

A building or part of a building devoted to the showing of motion pictures or theatrical or performing arts productions as a principal use where patrons are seated in the building, but not including an adult movie theater.

TOWNHOUSE

See "dwelling, townhouse."

TOWNHOUSE
A dwelling unit located in a multifamily dwelling structure not exceeding 2.5 stories or 35 feet in height in which each unit has its own front access to the outside and may have a rear access to the outside, no unit is located over another unit and each unit is separated from any other unit by one or more vertical common fire-resistant walls.

TOWNHOUSE

A dwelling unit located in a multifamily dwelling structure not exceeding 2.5 stories or 35 feet in height in which each unit has its own front access to the outside and may have a rear access to the outside, no unit is located over another unit and each unit is separated from any other unit by one or more vertical common fire-resistant walls.

TOWNSHIP

The Township of Coolbaugh, Monroe County, Pennsylvania.

TOWNSHIP ENGINEER

A professional engineer licensed as such in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, duly appointed as the Engineer for Coolbaugh Township.

TOWNSHIP FACILITIES AND USES

Any building, structure, service or use under the jurisdiction of Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania.

TRACT

See "lot."
LOT
A designated parcel, tract or area of land established by a plat or otherwise as permitted by law and to be used, developed or built upon as a unit.

TRADE SCHOOL

A facility that is primarily intended for education of a work-related skill or craft or a hobby and that does not primarily provide state-required education to persons under age 16.

TRAFFIC DIRECTIONAL SIGN

Signs used at driveways to improve public safety and to enhance public access to the site from public streets, which provides information to assist the operators of vehicles in the flow of traffic. Such signs may use names, logos, or symbols of buildings, businesses, activities, uses or places as a means of direction.

TRANSFERABLE DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS

The attaching of development rights to specified lands which are desired by the Township to be kept undeveloped, but permitting those rights to be transferred from those lands so that the development potential which they represent may occur on other lands where more intensive development is deemed to be appropriate.

TRANSITIONAL SURFACE (ZONE)

An imaginary surface that extends outward and upward from the edge of the primary surface to the horizontal surface at a slope of seven feet horizontally to one foot vertically. The transitional surface zone, as shown on Figure 1, is derived from the transitional surface.

TRAVEL PLAZA

Any building, premises, or land in which or upon which a business or service involving the maintenance, servicing, storage, or repair of automobiles, trucks, recreational and other vehicles is conducted or rendered as a service to travelers, including the dispensing of motor fuel or other petroleum products directly into motor vehicles and the sale of accessories or equipment for trucks and similar commercial vehicles, and which may include overnight accommodations and restaurant facilities.

TREE

Any object of natural growth.

TRIP

A single or one-way motor vehicle movement either to or from a subject property or study area.

TRIP DISTRIBUTION

The measure of the number of vehicles or passenger movements that are or will be made between geographic areas.

TRIP ENDS

The total of single or one-direction vehicle movements entering and leaving a specified land use or site over a designated period of time.

TRIP GENERATION

The total number of vehicle trip ends produced by a specific land use or activity.

TRUCK STOP

See "travel plaza."
TRAVEL PLAZA
Any building, premises, or land in which or upon which a business or service involving the maintenance, servicing, storage, or repair of automobiles, trucks, recreational and other vehicles is conducted or rendered as a service to travelers, including the dispensing of motor fuel or other petroleum products directly into motor vehicles and the sale of accessories or equipment for trucks and similar commercial vehicles, and which may include overnight accommodations and restaurant facilities.

TRUCK TERMINAL

See "distribution center/truck terminal."
DISTRIBUTION CENTER/TRUCK TERMINAL
An establishment engaged in the receipt, storage and distribution of goods, products, cargo and materials, including transshipment by boat, rail, air or motor vehicle. Breakdown of large orders from a single source into smaller orders and consolidation of several orders into one large one for distribution to several recipients and vice versa are often part of the operation. The operation may include the storage or parking of trucks awaiting cargo as well as facilities for servicing of trucks. Storage facilities, such as warehouses, incidental to the principal use may also be part of the operation. Retail sales, manufacturing and assembly, or product processing, are not considered part of a distribution center/truck terminal.

TRUCK WASH

Any building or premises or portions thereof used for commercial purposes for washing any vehicle with more than two axles, or more than four tires, or with a trailer.

TWO-FAMILY DWELLING

See "dwelling, two-family."
DWELLING, TWO-FAMILY
A building containing two dwelling units either attached side by side through the use of a vertical party wall and having one side setback adjacent to each dwelling unit; or upstairs/downstairs units.

USE

The specific purpose for which land or a building is designed, arranged, intended, or for which land is or may be occupied or maintained.

UTILITY RUNWAY

A runway that is constructed for and intended to be used by propeller driven aircraft of 12,500 pounds maximum gross weight or less.

UTILITY, PUBLIC

Any agency or entity that, under public ownership, or under certificate of convenience and necessity issued by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission, or by grant of authority by a governmental agency, provides the public with electricity, gas, heat, steam, communication, transportation, water, sewage collection, or other similar service.

VARIANCE

Relief granted pursuant to the provisions of this chapter and Articles VI and IX of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.

VEHICLE

Any device in, upon or by which any person or property is or may be transported or drawn upon a public highway or upon any land, including, but not limited to, automobiles, trucks, vans, buses, utility trailers, tractors, truck tractors, recreational vehicles, motor homes, travel trailers, motorcycles, snowmobiles, machinery, trailers, farm machinery and implements, and other wheeled equipment; any vehicle requiring a state registration; boats; and aircraft.

VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT RENTAL OPERATION

An establishment which rents vehicles and/or equipment to the general public, and which may or may not include the repair of the vehicles and equipment which is for rent. Equipment rental operations conducted entirely within an enclosed building shall be considered a retail business for regulation by this chapter.

VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT REPAIR OPERATION

An establishment engaged in the service and/or repair of any motor vehicle as its principal use including, but not limited to, auto body shops, repair garages, truck repair garages and agriculture equipment repair.

VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT SALES OPERATION

The use of any building, land area or other premises for the display and sale of new and used automobiles of operable condition; panel trucks or vans; mobile homes or trailers; recreation vehicles; or farm or construction equipment, including any warranty repair work and other repair service as an accessory use. No business or facility which generates less than 50% of its gross sales from the actual sale of new or used vehicles or equipment of the type herein described (excluding parts and repairs) shall be considered a vehicle and equipment sales operation.

VERNAL POOL

An isolated, contained depression that holds water for at least two months in the spring or summer, critical to several amphibian, reptile and invertebrate species which also provides important storage for stormwater runoff and spring snow melt that would otherwise contribute to downstream flooding.

VETERINARY CLINIC, INDOOR

A place where animals or pets are given medical or surgical treatment and the keeping of animals is limited to short-term care incidental to the clinic use and no outdoor kennels, pens or paddocks are on the premises.

VETERINARY CLINIC, OUTDOOR FACILITIES

A place where animals or pets are given medical or surgical treatment and the keeping of animals is limited to short-term care incidental to the clinic use with outdoor kennels, pens or paddocks on the premises.

VIOLATION

The failure of a structure or other development to be fully compliant with the community's floodplain management regulations. A structure or other development without the elevation certificate, other certificates, or other evidence of compliance required in 44 CFR 60.3(b)(5), (c)(4), (c)(10), (d)(3), (e)(2), (e)(4), or (e)(5) is presumed to be in violation until such time as that documentation is provided.

VISUAL RUNWAY

A runway intended solely for the operation of aircraft using visual approach procedures.

WALL

See "fence or wall."
FENCE or WALL
Any artificially constructed barrier of any material or combination of materials erected to enclose or screen areas of land or to be used as a means of protection or confinement; also, a structure which permanently or temporarily prohibits or inhibits unrestricted travel between properties or portions of properties or between the street or public right-of-way and a property. The term wall does not include engineering retaining walls, which are permitted uses as needed in all districts. The terms "fence" and "wall" do not include hedges, trees or shrubs.

WALL SIGN

Any sign attached parallel to, but within six inches of, a wall, painted on the wall surface of, or erected and confined within the limits of an outside wall of any building or structure, which is supported by such wall or building, and which displays only one sign surface.

Wall Signs

WAREHOUSE

A building or group of buildings primarily used for the indoor storage of products and materials, where products and materials are received, identified, stored and retrieved, but not including retail sales or a truck terminal and/or distribution center. A warehouse shall not include value-added services between a supplier and its customers, such as the breaking down of large orders from a single source into smaller orders, product mixing, packaging, cross-docking, order fulfillment, or order returns, and shall not include the consolidation of several orders into one large one for distribution to several recipients and/or vice versa, or any manufacturing or processing. A warehouse shall only consist of the indoor storage of products and materials.

WATER BODY

Any natural or man-made freshwater pond, lake or stream. This shall not include any pond or facility designed and constructed solely for stormwater management.

WATER EXTRACTION/BOTTLING

Any use which involves the pumping or removal of water from groundwater sources, with or without bottling, for retail or wholesale sale. Water extraction and bottling shall be considered industry for the purposes of regulation by this chapter.

WATER SUPPLY, CENTRALIZED, COMMUNITY OR OFF-SITE

A public or private utility system designed to supply and transmit water from a common source to two or more users in compliance with the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection regulations or regulations of the Coolbaugh Township Municipal Authority, whichever may be more stringent.

WATER SUPPLY, ON-SITE

A system for supplying and transmitting water to a single dwelling or other buildings from a source located on the same lot in compliance with the Coolbaugh Township Municipal Authority regulations.

WATER WITHDRAWAL FACILITY

A facility immediately adjacent to a water body or stream that typically contains a submerged suction line, pumps, water main, multiple hydrants, truck loading and staging area, and water storage tanks, and which stores water on a temporary basis that is intended to be transported by vehicle to another site.

WATERCOURSE

Any channel of conveyance of surface water having a defined bed and banks, whether natural or artificial, with perennial, intermittent or seasonal flow.

WETLAND

Those areas that are inundated or saturated by surface or ground water at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances do support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted for life in saturated soil conditions, including swamps, marshes, bogs, fens, and similar areas and which and defined as such by the Federal Manual for Identifying and Delineating Jurisdictional Wetlands.

WHOLESALE BUSINESS

Establishments or places of business with no on-site manufacturing primarily engaged in selling merchandise to retailers; to industrial, commercial, institutional, or professional business users, or to other wholesalers; or acting as agents or brokers and buying merchandise for, or selling merchandise to, such individuals or companies.

WILD OR EXOTIC ANIMAL

Any species of animal whose natural or usual habitat within Pennsylvania is either in the wild or in a zoo, as opposed to a domesticated environment, regardless of whether such animal poses an actual or apparent threat to persons, other animals or property.

WIND ENERGY FACILITY

A facility where one or more wind turbines and other accessory structures and buildings, including substations, meteorological towers, electrical infrastructure, transmission lines and other appurtenant structures and facilities are located and are used for the generation of electricity which is used on-site for commercial purposes or which is sold on the open market. A wind turbine accessory to a principal structure which is sized and intended to be used to generate electricity primarily for the principal structure to which it is accessory shall not be considered a wind energy facility.

WIND ROTOR

The propeller or blades, plus the hub to which the propeller or blades are attached, that are used to capture wind for the purpose of energy conversion. The wind rotor is mounted on a pole, tower or other structural support system along with other generating, electrical and accessory equipment to form a wind energy conversion system.

WIND TURBINE GENERATOR, ACCESSORY

A wind energy conversion system that converts wind energy into electricity through the use of a wind turbine generator, and includes the nacelle, rotor, tower, and pad transformer, if any, and which is sized and intended to be used to generate electricity primarily for the principal structure to which it is accessory.

WINDOW SIGN

Any poster, cut-out letters, painted text or graphics, or other text or visual presentation affixed to or placed behind a window pane which is intended to be read from the exterior of the building.

Sign Comparison

YARD

The area between the principal structure(s) and the adjoining lot line or right-of-way. See also "setback."
SETBACK, REQUIRED
The required minimum open space between the principal structure(s), accessory structures, or other improvements and the nearest lot line or right-of-way as provided by this chapter.

Setbacks and Associated Yards

YARD, LAWN, GARAGE, TAG OR ESTATE SALE

A sale, open to the public, of new, used or previously owned personal property, including but not limited to goods, wares, merchandise and clothing, held on vacant property or on the lawn, yard, porch, patio or in the garage or residence, or in the principal or outbuilding, of the person who is conducting the sale. The buying and selling of new or used items or surplus material shall be considered a commercial operation and shall be prohibited, except as otherwise permitted and regulated by this chapter.

ZONING HEARING BOARD

The Zoning Hearing Board of Coolbaugh Township.

ZONING MAP

The Official Zoning Map of Coolbaugh Township.

ZONING OFFICER

The administrative officer charged with the duty of enforcing the provisions of this chapter.

ZONING PERMIT

ZONING PERMIT
Indicates that a proposed use, building or structure as documented in the development application will comply with the requirements of this chapter. Issued by the Zoning Officer for principal permitted uses, accessory uses and signs following confirmation of compliance with applicable standards, for conditional uses following approval by the Board of Supervisors, and for special exceptions following approval by the Zoning Hearing Board. See also "permit."

PERMIT
A document issued by the proper authority documented on the required application which authorizes the applicant to undertake certain activities in compliance with all the applicable codes and ordinances.

ZOO

A collection of animals which are maintained in a park by an educational, nonprofit or governmental entity.

Township of Coolbaugh, PA

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