Protection and Preservation of Historic Buildings, Structures and Uses To promote the educational, cultural, economic and general welfare of Middletown Township. Show Less Show More

Municipal Waste Landfill Operation of any municipal waste landfill shall at all times be in full compliance with the statutes of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Show Less Operation of any municipal waste landfill shall at all times be in full compliance with the statutes of the Commonwealth of P... Show More Transportation Impact Study A transportation impact study shall be submitted with an application for a special exception when the proposed use meets the applicability criteria. Show Less A transportation impact study shall be submitted with an application for a special exception when the proposed use meets the ... Show More Municipal Waste Facilities Municipal waste is any garbage, refuse, industrial lunchroom or office waste and other material, including solid, liquid, semisolid or contained gaseous material, resulting from operation of residential, municipal, commercial or institutional establishments and from community activities. Show Less Municipal waste is any garbage, refuse, industrial lunchroom or office waste and other material, including solid, liquid, sem... Show More

Adult Business Any adult or sexually oriented business, including any business establishment that regularly features live performances which are distinguished or characterized by an emphasis on nudity. Show Less Any adult or sexually oriented business, including any business establishment that regularly features live performances which... Show More Bituminous Asphalt Plant A bituminous asphalt plant shall be a plant or operation which has as its primary function the mixing of rock materials with asphalt oils or other binders for road building or construction purposes. Show Less A bituminous asphalt plant shall be a plant or operation which has as its primary function the mixing of rock materials with ... Show More Bus Shelters Structures for utilization of persons waiting for a bus shall be permitted, subject to established requirements. Show Less Show More Carnivals and Circuses Compliance required for carnivals and circuses. Show Less Show More Certificates of Use and Occupancy A certificate of use and occupancy shall be granted or denied within 90 days of the date of written application when requirements are met. Show Less A certificate of use and occupancy shall be granted or denied within 90 days of the date of written application when requirem... Show More Floodplain Regulations Under no circumstances shall any use, activity and/or development adversely affect the capacity of the channels or floodways of any watercourse, drainage ditch, or any other drainage facility or system. Show Less Under no circumstances shall any use, activity and/or development adversely affect the capacity of the channels or floodways ... Show More Nonconformities A building may be erected on a vacant lot which is not of the required area or width, provided a certificate of nonconformance has been issued for that lot by the Zoning Hearing Board. Show Less A building may be erected on a vacant lot which is not of the required area or width, provided a certificate of nonconformanc... Show More Northeast Philadelphia Airport Zoning District (Permits) Obstructions have the potential for endangering the lives and property of users of the Northeast Philadelphia Airport and property or occupants of land in its vicinity. Show Less Obstructions have the potential for endangering the lives and property of users of the Northeast Philadelphia Airport and pro... Show More Satellite Dish Antennas A satellite dish antenna is a device incorporating a reflective surface that is solid, pen mesh or bar configured and is in the shape of a shallow dish, cone, horn or cornucopia. Show Less A satellite dish antenna is a device incorporating a reflective surface that is solid, pen mesh or bar configured and is in t... Show More Signs A permit must be obtained from the Township before the erecting of all signs erected in the Township, unless specifically exempted herein. Show Less A permit must be obtained from the Township before the erecting of all signs erected in the Township, unless specifically exe... Show More Monument Displays A monument display is permitted in the C Commercial District subject to regulations herein. Show Less Show More Temporary Permits The Zoning Officer shall issue temporary permits for temporary structures. Show Less Show More Temporary Structures A temporary permit may be issued for structures necessary during construction or other special circumstances of a nonrecurring nature. Show Less A temporary permit may be issued for structures necessary during construction or other special circumstances of a nonrecurrin... Show More Family Day Care (Accessory Home Occupation) A family day-care use is a facility in which care is provided for four to six children at any one time, who are not relatives of the caregiver, where the child-care areas are being used as a family residence. Show Less A family day-care use is a facility in which care is provided for four to six children at any one time, who are not relatives... Show More Forestry/Timber Harvesting A zoning permit shall be required for all forestry/timber harvesting activities. Show Less Show More Natural Resource Protection Standards (General) Natural resources shall be protected. Show Less Show More Group Day-Care Home (Accessory Home Occupation) A group day-care home is a facility in which care is provided for more than six but no more than 11 children, who are not relatives of the caregiver, where the child-care areas are being used as a family residence. Show Less A group day-care home is a facility in which care is provided for more than six but no more than 11 children, who are not rel... Show More Quarry Permitted when authorized by the Zoning Hearing Board as a special exception, provided that the established requirements shall be met. Show Less Permitted when authorized by the Zoning Hearing Board as a special exception, provided that the established requirements shal... Show More Temporary Community Event A temporary activity, including, but not limited to, flea markets, public exhibitions, auctions, carnivals, circuses, air shows, tent meetings and similar events, shall be permitted. Show Less A temporary activity, including, but not limited to, flea markets, public exhibitions, auctions, carnivals, circuses, air sho... Show More Wetlands Such areas shall not be altered, regraded, filled, piped, diverted or built upon except where state and federal permits have been obtained. Show Less Such areas shall not be altered, regraded, filled, piped, diverted or built upon except where state and federal permits have ... Show More Fireworks, Sale of Consumer (Permanent and Temporary Facilities) Permitted by special exception. Show Less Show More Zoning Permits The provisions of the Zoning Chapter shall be administered and enforced by the Zoning Officer. Show Less Show More

Wind Energy Systems A wind energy system must comply with applicable codes. Show Less Show More Solar Energy Systems Solar energy systems as described in this article are permitted in all zoning districts as an accessory use to a permitted principal use, subject to required standards. Show Less Solar energy systems as described in this article are permitted in all zoning districts as an accessory use to a permitted pr... Show More Geothermal Energy Systems Township finds that the installation, use, and maintenance of geothermal systems are matters of legitimate concern and that the regulation of these systems are warranted. Show Less Township finds that the installation, use, and maintenance of geothermal systems are matters of legitimate concern and that t... Show More Wood-Fired Boilers Wood-fired boilers shall be permitted by special exception, as an accessory use, in certain residential districts. Show Less Show More Emerging Energy Systems Shall be permitted by special exception as an accessory use, provided that such systems are located on a lot with a permitted use. Show Less Shall be permitted by special exception as an accessory use, provided that such systems are located on a lot with a permitted... Show More Resource Protection The landowner shall provide documentation of the land and airspace on his property Show Less Show More Bonus Provisions Bonuses may be used for a reduction in Township permit and escrow fees, increases in the base density, and increases in building coverage. Show Less Bonuses may be used for a reduction in Township permit and escrow fees, increases in the base density, and increases in build... Show More Permits and Applications No alternative or emerging energy facility shall be located, modified, or constructed within Middletown Township unless a permit has been issued to the landowner. Show Less No alternative or emerging energy facility shall be located, modified, or constructed within Middletown Township unless a per... Show More Liability and Insurance The landowner shall maintain a general liability policy covering bodily injury and property damage. Show Less Show More Decommissioning The landowner or energy facility operator shall, at its expense, complete decommissioning of the facility within 12 months after the end of its useful life. Show Less The landowner or energy facility operator shall, at its expense, complete decommissioning of the facility within 12 months af... Show More Public Inquiries, Inspections, Volations and Remedies The landowner and the facility operator shall provide Middletown Township with a telephone number and identify a responsible person for the public to contact. Show Less The landowner and the facility operator shall provide Middletown Township with a telephone number and identify a responsible ... Show More

Conditional Use For any use permitted by conditional use, a conditional use must be obtained from the Borough Council. Show Less Show More Conditional Use Application The Board of Supervisors shall request an advisory opinion from the Planning Commission on any application for a conditional use. Show Less The Board of Supervisors shall request an advisory opinion from the Planning Commission on any application for a conditional ... Show More

Neshaminy Creek Watershed Peak Rate Districts (Stormwater Management) These stormwater management districts act as overlay districts so that land development and disturbance activities are controlled by the underlying zoning district regulations and by the provisions of the stormwater runoff peak rate districts of the Neshaminy Creek Watershed Stormwater Management Plan. Show Less These stormwater management districts act as overlay districts so that land development and disturbance activities are contro... Show More Stormwater Runoff Districts for all Areas Except Neshaminy Creek Watershed The land development and disturbance activities are controlled by the underlying zoning district regulations and by the provisions for the stormwater runoff districts for all areas except Neshaminy Creek Watershed, as defined in <a href="https://ecode360.com/13029202" target="_self">§ 500-2204: Stormwater runoff districts for all areas except Neshaminy Creek Watershed</a>. Show Less The land development and disturbance activities are controlled by the underlying zoning district regulations and by the provi... Show More

Off-Street Parking and Loading All off-street parking and loading facilities shall be provided and maintained so long as the use exists which the facilities were designed to serve. Show Less All off-street parking and loading facilities shall be provided and maintained so long as the use exists which the facilities... Show More Reduction of Nonresidential Parking Requirements In order to prevent the establishment of a greater number of parking spaces than is actually required to serve the needs of nonresidential uses, the Board of Supervisors may permit a conditional reduction of parking space. Show Less In order to prevent the establishment of a greater number of parking spaces than is actually required to serve the needs of n... Show More Swimming Pools A recreational facility designed to contain a water depth of 24 inches or more for use of the residents and their guests. This includes both in-ground and aboveground pools and hot tubs/spas. Show Less A recreational facility designed to contain a water depth of 24 inches or more for use of the residents and their guests. Thi... Show More Open Space and Recreation Space Requirements Residential developments shall provide areas of open space and recreation space as required. Show Less Show More Medical Marijuana Dispensary Medical marijuana dispensary is permitted when authorized by the Board of Supervisors as a conditional use in accordance with established standards and criteria. Show Less Medical marijuana dispensary is permitted when authorized by the Board of Supervisors as a conditional use in accordance with... Show More Medical Marijuana Grower/Processor This use is permitted when authorized by the Board of Supervisors as a conditional use in accordance with established standards and criteria. Show Less This use is permitted when authorized by the Board of Supervisors as a conditional use in accordance with established standar... Show More

Amendments The Board of Supervisors may from time to time amend, supplement, change, modify or repeal this chapter. Show Less Show More Appeals Appeals of this chapter may be filed with the Zoning Hearing Board. Show Less Show More Fees All applicants for zoning permits shall pay a fee in accordance with a fee schedule. Show Less Show More Hearings Hearings pursuant to this chapter shall be held by the Zoning Hearing Board. Show Less Show More Ordinances; Substantive Questions A landowner who, on substantive grounds, can challenge the validity of an ordinance or map or any provision thereof. Show Less Show More Special Exceptions and Variances A special exception or variance shall expire if the applicant fails to obtain a building or use and occupancy permit within one year from the date of granting of the special exception or variance. Show Less A special exception or variance shall expire if the applicant fails to obtain a building or use and occupancy permit within o... Show More Enforcement The Zoning Officer is hereby authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this section and to institute civil enforcement proceedings when acting within the scope of his employment. Show Less The Zoning Officer is hereby authorized and directed to enforce the provisions of this section and to institute civil enforce... Show More