Amendments The Board of Supervisors may, from time to time, amend, supplement, change or repeal this chapter. Show Less Show More Fees The Board of Supervisors may establish fees for the administration of this chapter. Show Less Show More

Floodplain Areas The rights and responsibilities involving land within the floodplain area are set forth for the Township. Show Less Show More

Certificate of Use and Occupancy The application for issuance of a certificate of use and occupancy shall be made at the same time an application for zoning permit is filed. Show Less The application for issuance of a certificate of use and occupancy shall be made at the same time an application for zoning p... Show More Demolition (VR Zone) No structure shall be demolished without a permit obtained under this provision, except for emergency demolitions. Show Less Show More Signs It is the intent of East Hempfield Township to regulate permanent or temporary signs and billboards. Show Less Show More Traffic Impact Study An analysis and assessment that assesses the effects that traffic will have related to a proposed land development. Show Less Show More Zoning Permits A zoning permit shall be required prior to a change in use of land or structure or the erection, construction, improvement or alteration of any structure. Show Less A zoning permit shall be required prior to a change in use of land or structure or the erection, construction, improvement or... Show More

Appeals Appeals from the determining of the Zoning Officer, including, but not limited to, the granting or denial of any permit or failure to act on the application. Show Less Appeals from the determining of the Zoning Officer, including, but not limited to, the granting or denial of any permit or fa... Show More Application Procedures and Limitations All applications, including appeals, to the ZHB shall be submitted to the Zoning Officer. Show Less Show More Enforcement, Violations and Remedies This chapter shall be enforced by the Zoning Officer of the Township. Show Less Show More Hearings The Zoning Hearing Board shall conduct hearings and make decisions. Show Less Show More Variances The ZHB shall hear requests for variances where it is alleged that the provisions of this chapter inflict unnecessary hardship upon the applicant. Show Less The ZHB shall hear requests for variances where it is alleged that the provisions of this chapter inflict unnecessary hardshi... Show More

Uses Not Provided For or Uses Prohibited An application is made by an applicant to the Zoning Officer for such use. Show Less Show More

Conditional Use For any use permitted by conditional use, a conditional use must be obtained from the Board of Supervisors. Show Less Show More Special Exception Special exceptions, as provided for in this chapter and subject to all applicable requirements. Show Less Show More

Substitution, Replacement and Restoration Zoning nonconformities are existing uses, structures or lots that were legally established prior to a change in zoning provisions and which do not comply with new ordinance standards. Show Less Zoning nonconformities are existing uses, structures or lots that were legally established prior to a change in zoning provis... Show More

Accessory Dwelling Unts Requires regulations due to their potential community impact and development styles. Show Less Show More Amusement, Fitness, and Entertainment Businesses Show Less Show More Cluster Developments Cluster developments are permitted by conditional use, subject to required standards. Show Less Show More Decommissioning of Wind Energy Systems The applicant/owner shall sign an agreement. Show Less Show More Mineral Extraction As a part of each application, the applicant shall furnish an accurate survey site plan. Show Less Show More Principal Wind Energy Conversion System (WECS) All principal wind energy conversion systems shall meet the applicable regulations. Show Less Show More Small Cell Wireless Facilities For an initial application for a small cell WF, the Township shall notify the WF applicant if application is incomplete. Show Less Show More Wireless Facilities (Collocation Permits) Collocation of WFs, to include small cell WFs, on existing macrocell WFs and existing wireless support structures. Show Less Show More Wireless Facilities (General Requirements) General and specific requirements for wireless facilities. Show Less Show More Wireless Facilities (Permits) Prior to the construction of any new WF, the WF applicant must obtain approval from the Township Zoning Officer and Building Code Official. Show Less Prior to the construction of any new WF, the WF applicant must obtain approval from the Township Zoning Officer and Building ... Show More Wireless Facilities (Relocation or Removal) Show Less Show More