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INICUM RONT VISION FOR Y AR 2000 n-@ I", IV 111IT11111111 1-1 1 lift- BE 5PEr 113 22 14T 176 Ts 77i T56 Ill M 111111111, fill I IM"11 1989 ........ pt.3 Part Three T WATERF i Background.11 RD C Inst iOtute TINICUM TOWNSHIP WATERFRONT FEASIBILITY ANALYSIS PART IIII BACKGROUND II TINICUM TOWNSHIP pis". DELAWARE COUNTY, PA JULY 1989 RDC INSTITUTE, INC. UPLAND, PA 19015 The preparation of this report was financed thorough the Pennsylvania Coastal Zone Management Program under provi- sions of the Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972, admin- istered by the Division of Coastal Zone Management, Office of Resource Management, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources. Coastat F d ll. d Coordialted tkrooth Dep'tl :f Eliviloanootall Resources Office of Resources NuagemeNt Bur. of Water Resources alwallseent Div. of Coastal zool Management ion alle...ralo, Consultant Services for the Tinicum. Waterfront Feasibility Analysis were provided by Land Design/Research, Inc. Quarry Park Place/Suite 201 9175 Guilford Road Columbia, Maryland 21046-2660 and Delaware County Planning Department Toal Building 2nd and Orange Streets Media, PA 19063 CONTENTS Part III Background Section Page I PREAMBLE 1 II DEMOGRAPHICS 5 Introduction 5 Population Density 5 Population Count 6 Age Distribution 8 Sex 10 Race 10 Households 10 Education 11 Income 11 Employment 12 Census Update 13 1970 to 1980 Background 13 1980 to Present 13 Summary 15 III HISTORIC RESOURCES 17 IV NATURAL FEATURES 23 Introduction 23 Floodplains 23 Wet Soils 23 Wetlands 25 V INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC SERVICES 29 Public Utilities/Services 29 Emergency Services 29 Police 29 Fire/Ambulance 29 Water Rescue 31 Emergency Service Evaluation 31 Transportation 31 Philadelphia International Airport 31 Highways 31 Public Transit 32 Access to the Study Area 38 VI POLICY DOCUMENT INFORMATION 41 Comprehensive Plan 41 Land Use 41 Recreation 41 Existing Zoning 43 Proposed Zoning 45 CONTENTS (CONTINUED) Section Page WA - Waterfront District 45 I - Industrial District 47 BCD - District 48 OR - Outdoor Recreation District 50 Residential and Commercial Zoning 50 Little Tinicum Island Feasibility Study 51 Physical Characteristics 51 Tides and Navigation 51 Water Quality 51 Vegetation and Geomorphology 52 Fish 52 Birds 52 Mammals 52 Boater Survey 52 Study Outcome 56 Present Policy 57 Tinicum National Environmental Center Master Plan 57 History 57 The TNEC Master Plan 59 Essington Waterfront Impacts 62 VII PARCEL ANALYSIS 63 Parcel Inventory Analysis 63 Visual Parcel Evaluation 63 VII REGULATORY ISSUES 73 Local/County Land Development Reviews 73 Authority 73 General Process 75 State Regulations - Environmental 78 Chapter 105 Regulations 78 Rare/Endangered Species 80 Floodplain Regulations 80 State Regulations - Historic 80 Federal Regulations - Environmental 81 Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act 82 of 1899 Section 404 of the Clean Water Act 82 Section 401 of the Clean Water Act 82 Other Agencies 82 Joint Permit Application 83 Urban Waterfront Action Group 83 Tables Demographics 1 1980 Acreage by Land Use 1 2 1980 Population by Tract and Block Group 6 ii CONTENTS (CONTINUED) Tables Page 3 1980 Study Area Population Count 6 4 1980 Age Distribution Delaware County 9 5 1980 Age Distribution Tinicum Township 9 6 1980 Age Distribution Census Tract 4037.02 9 7 1980 Median Age 10 8 1980 Sex Distribution 10 9 1980 Persons by Race 10 10 Education 11 11 Income 11 12 Civilian Labor Force 12 13 1980 Employment 12 14 Population and Employment 1970-1980 13 Historic Resources 1 Tinicum Township Historic Sites 17 Infrastructure and Public Services 1 Total Traffic Counts 32 2 Traffic Count - 1-95 between TR 420 and 1-95 33 Northbound Off-ramp 3 Traffic Count TR 420 between TR 291 and 1-95 34 4 Traffic Count - TR 420, Wanamaker Avenue be- 35 tween TR 291 and 1-95 5 Traffic Count - 1-95 between TR 420 and 1-95 36 Southbound Off-ramp Policy Document Information 1 Permitted Uses - WA, Waterfront District 47 2 Permitted Uses - I, Industrial District 48 3 Permitted Uses - BCD, Business Center District 49 4 Permitted Uses - OR, Outdoor Recreation District 50 5 TNEC Master Plan Recommendations 59 6 TNEC Projected Visitors 61 Parcel Analysis 1 Study Area Parcel Inventory 64 Figures Demographics 1 Census Tracts 7 Historic Resources 1 Historic Sites 18 CONTENTS (CONTINUED) Figures Page Natural Features 1 Floodplains 24 2 Natural Features 28 Infrastructure and Public Services 1 Emergency Services 30 2 Route 37 Bus Line 37 3 Signalized Intersections 39 Policy Document Information 1 Future Land Use 42 2 Existing Zoning 44 3 Proposed Zoning 46 4 Little Tinicum Island 53 Regulatory Issues 1 Pennsylvania Permit Process for Waterfront 74 Development 2 The Land Development Review Process 77 Parcel Analysis A Appendices A Specific Standards for Uses by Right and A-1 Conditional Uses B WA - Waterfront District Standards B-1 C I - Industrial District Standards C-1 D BCD - Business Center District Standards D-1 E OR - Outdoor Recreation District Standards E-1 F Residential District Standards F-1 G Little Tinicum Island Feasibility Study G-1 Boater Survey Results H Delaware County Fee Schedule and Submission H-1 Procedures for Subdivision and Land Develop- ment Reviews I Chapter 105 - Review of Permit Applications I-1 i Joint Permit Applicatin J-1 K Urban Waterfront Action Group Contacts K-1 iv SECTION I PREAMBLE The Tinicum. Waterfrontr like most other waterfronts in this countryl wasy until recentlyr one of the most neglected resources of our time. Waterfronts were allowed to deteriorate as a result of underutilization, inadequate planning, and lack of private investment into new water- related projects. Because of this type of neglect, Tinicum is now experiencing all the problems associated with the declining properties fronting on waterways. Some of these problems consist of conflicting land uses, deteriorating piers and bulkheads, siltation of navigable waters, and lack of public access to the river. RDC Institute, Inc. (RDC), a private, non-profit econo- mic development organization whose major mission is to encourage and stimulate economic growth, received a grant from the Pennsylvania Coastal Zone Management Program as a beginning to combat these conditions. This grant has been used to develop a Tinicum Township Waterfront Action Plan. The principal objectives of this project are to stimulate economic activity, encourage the construction of a public boat ramp, and make recommendations regarding physical improvements to both off-shore and on-shore conditions. This document presents a strategy for transforming the Tinicum Waterfront into a more attractive, accessible waterfront which will provide efficient use of properties and enhance economic activities in the community. Because of the complexity of issues related to this project, RDC sought the services of a private consultant with extensive and combined experience in economic develop- ment, real estate marketing, marina, and waterfront develop- ment. Through a competitive selection process, Land Design/ Research, Inc. (LDR) of Columbia, Maryland was selected as a consultant. LDR is recognized nationally and inter- nationally for its successful design of urban waterfronts, mixed-use developments, and town center revitalization stra- tegies. The Delaware County Planning Department (DCPD) was also added to the project team to bring to bear their extensive knowledge of local attitudes, government policies and land use objectives, as well as their specific expertise in demographics, land use characteristics, and data collection and analysis. Together, these three agencies have developed a strategy to bring Tinicum's waterfront back to full potential, The report is structured into a three-part document. The three-part format is used to present the Action Plan and supporting documents in a simplified method, so township officials, existing property owners, and prospective private investors can use this document with the greatest of ease. Part I explains the development plan and the steps that are necessary to implement improvements. Parts II and III exa- mine the data that was analyzed and the rationale supporting the recommendations. They can be appreciated separately or referenced together for a complete overview. Part I. "Action Plan" This section is the result of the analyses of the econo- mic, physical, and regulatory environments of the com- munity. It contains the recommended development program that envisions the Tinicum Waterfront in the future. it identifies appropriate water-related and water-dependent uses for future development and other areas for physical improvement. The Action Plan is an identification of a series of actions that need to be carried out to accomplish the development program. It provides the immediate and long-range steps that must be taken -to bring Tinicum's Waterfront to full potential. This section can benefit anyone who has an interest in investing in the Tinicum Waterfront. Also, it is a guide to assist government officials in their public policy deliberations regarding the waterfront area. Part II. "Background I" This section discusses the economic and demographic con- ditions of the region. It also discusses off-shore con- ditions, such as the severe siltation and shoreline conditions. Alternative scenarios for addressing shore- line stabilization are discussed in this section, and a detailed section of assessment of the residential market, marina slips and dry storage market support is included. This section helps the reader understand why certain recommendations were made for new waterfront development. Part III. "Background II" This section consists of data that was analyzed for input into the Action Plan. It discusses the demographics at the local level and identifies certain trends within the project area. It also discusses policy documents such as the Township's Comprehensive Plan and Zoning requirements for waterfront development and provides information on existing infrastructure and public services within the community. Regulations at the local, state and federal levels which must be con- sidered when contemplating waterfront development are also discussed. -2- The Tinicum Waterfront Action Plan has been developed for the purpose of bringing the Tinicum Waterfront to its full potential. There are many opportunities and constraints to new water-related and water-dependent uses along the Tinicum Waterfront. This Plan does not provide all the answers, but it is an initiative to begin the trans- formation. We trust that this Action Plan will serve as a valuable resource for public officials making decisions, existing property owners who considering improvements to their properties and prospective private investors interested in the Tinicum Waterfront. -3- SECTION II DEMOGRAPHICS LOCAL/TINICUM TOWNSHIP Introduction The purpose of this section is to examine the demographic characteristics of those persons who may be directly impacted by development activities in the study area. The source for all of the statistics presented here is the 1980 Census (unless otherwise indicated) . In some cases we have been able to speculate about changes which have taken place since the 1980 Census was taken; such changes have been indicated at the end of the text. It should also be noted that in order to examine the demographic characteristics of the specific study area, it is necessary to go to the block level of the data sta- tistics. Unfortunately, most detailed demographic data is unavailable at this level. Therefore, due to the small population actually living in the study area (only 3.64% of the entire Township's population) and the lack of data at the bl-ock level, we have focused the detailed demographic evaluation on the one census tract which contains the neigh- borhood most likely to feel the landside impacts of ac-tivi- ties along the waterfront. Specific study area data was included in the following text and tables, as available. Population Density According to the 1980 Census, Tinicum Township had a resident population of 4,291 persons. As can be seen in Table 1, in 1980 only 242 acres (4.21%) of the Township's entire 5,745 acre land area was developed for residential use. This means that although the overall population den- sity of the Township was .75 persons per acre, the actual density in the residential portions of the Township was 17.73 persons per acre. TABLE 1 1980 ACREAGE BY LAND USE Acres Percentage Residential 242 4.21 Forest/Undeveloped and Water 3,590 62.50 Transportation 1,579 27.48 Remainder (mfg., comm., rec., etc.) 334 5.81 TOTAL 5,745 100.00% SOURCE: adapted from the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission "Land Use Data in the Delaware Valley 1970 and 1980 Data in 12 Categories," May 1984. For the purpose of demographic analysis, it should be noted that the Township is comprised of two census tracts, seven block groups, and a number of individual blocks (see Figure 1) . As can be seen in Table 2, in 1980, 100% of the Township's population resided in the western portion of the Township. Of this population, 2,323 persons (54.14%) of the Township's population resided in Census Tract 4037.02, the tract containing the bulk of the study area's popula- tion. TABLE 2 1980 POPULATION BY TRACT AND BLOCK GROUP Tract 4037.01 1,968 45.86% Block Group 100 545 Block Group 200 559 Block Group 300 840 Block Group 900* 24 Tract 4037.02 2,323 54.14% Block Group 100 988 Block Group 200* 1,086 Block Group 900 249 TOTAL 4,291 100.00% Study area block groups The major reason for 'this concentration of population is due to the fact that at one time almost all of the Township could have been considered wetlands and construction was forced to take-place on high ground and fill. To this day, much of the Township's land area is still comprised of wetlands (Tinicum National Environmental Center) and low- lying fill (Philadelphia International Airport). Population Count The specific study area draws its population from more than one census tract. Table 3 is a breakdown of this popu- lation by tract, block group, and block. TABLE 3 1980 STUDY AREA POPULATION COUNT % of Persons Study Area Tract 4037.01 Block Group 900 Block 903 24 Block 904 0 Tract Total 24 13.33% -6- Ml IM no ISM M gw M M im 40 IM FIGURE 1 CENSUS TRACTS TINICUM TOWNSHIP CENSUS TRACTS BLOCK GROUPS @4 N MENTAL ENVIRON TE PAVX C' Tw. ED iTAT 04 101 91 13 9 a 00 017 PHIIADELPHIA TE 951 IN-' RNATIONALAIRPI@,RT---- 917 913 L 902 71, 5ACIMMMM -1111IF ID10, 09 31i 4=.w Vj@ 234 .1ja16 . I - 903 215 RNOR PRINT ftn no STATE PARK a=! -F I-W [email protected] i MEN III&N -------------- _0 -,COO D 9()41 island - ___f 4=01 ; 9d17 7 Source: DCPD Base Map, US Census Bureau Information, 1980 TABLE 3 1980 STUDY AREA POPULATION COUNT (CONTINUED) % of Persons study Area Tract 4037.02 Block Group 200 Block 206 58 Block 213 0 Block 224 0 Block 234* 49 Block 235 49 Tract Total 156 86.67 Total Study Area 180 100.00% % of Twp. Pop. 4.19% NOTE: Block 234 encompasses a very large area, most of which is outside of the study area. The land use map overlay in the previous section indicates that the portion of this block which lies in the study area does not contain any residences. Therefore, we have reason to believe that the population count in this block is actually 0. As can be seen in the previous table, only 4.19 percent of the entire Township's population actually resides in the study area. Of the estimated 180 persons residing in the study area, 86.67 percent of these persons reside in census tract 4037.02. Given the lack of demographic data at the block level, it is impossible to further generate specific data for the area. Such information is, however, available at the tract level. Therefore, given the likelihood that Census Tract 4037.02 would be the impact area, the demographic study will focus on this tract. Age Distribution Tables 4, 5, and 6 illustrate the 1980 age distributions within the County, the Township, and Census Tract 4037.02. Although the Township and the tract's age distribution appear to be comparable in 1980, it is expected that by the next census in 1990, the Township and tract's population over age 65 should be higher than the County's (Note: 12.20 percent of the County's population was between the ages of 55 and 64. In contrast, the Township and the tract's per- centage is this age group was over 15 percent). -8- TABLE 4 1980 AGE DISTRIBUTION DELAWARE COUNTY Under 5 5-14 15-24 25-34 32,902 75,500 105,196 81,794 5.93% 13.78% 18.95% 14.74% 35-44 45-54 55-64 65+ 56,400 63,216 67,718 71,281 10.16% 11.39% 12.20% 12.84% TABLE 5 1980 AGE DISTRIBUTION TINICUM TOWNSHIP Under 5 5-14 15-24 25-34 233 557 774 593 5,43% 12.98% 18.04% 13.82% 35-44, 45-54 55-64 65+ 473 477 644 540 11.02% 11.12% 15.01% 12.58% TABLE 6 1980 AGE DISTRIBUTION CENSUS TRACT 4037.02 Under 5 5-14 15-24 25-34 125 292 416 312 5.38% 12.57% 17.91% 13.43% 35-44 45-54 55-64 65+ 245 274 354 305 10.54% 11.80% 15.24% 13.13% median Age In 1980, the Township as well as Tract 4037.02 had slightly higher median ages than the County (see Table 7). We expect 1990 census data to be consistent with these figures. -9- TABLE 7 1980 MEDIAN AGE Years Delaware County 32.5 Tinicum Township 34.5 Census Tract 4037.02 35.9 Sex Much the same as age distribution, the percentage of the male/female populations in the County, the Township, and the tract are relatively similar (see Table 8). TABLE 8 1980 SEX DISTRIBUTION (PERCENT) Delaware County Tinicum Township Census Tract 4037.02 Male 47.71 48.80 48.26 Female 52-29 51.20 5.1.71 Race As indicated in Table 9, Tinicum Township, and specifi- cally the study area, has a greater percentage of white population than the County average. It is interesting to note that of the 30 Township persons listed as "other," that 19 of those persons were classified as American Indians. The cens 'us statistics also indicate that 15 persons in the Township were classified as being of Spanish origin. TABLE 9 1980 PERSONS BY RACE Delaware Tinicum Census Tract County Township 4037.02 Study Area White 89.81 99.02 98.70 100.00 Black 9.01 .28 .30 .00 Other 1.18 .70 .99 .00 Households .The 198.0 Census reports that Tinicum Township had 1,581 households with an average of 2.71 persons per household. The number of persons per household in Census Tract 4037.02 was 2.69. Both of these figures are comparable to the County's average persons per household of 2.80. _10- Education There is a significant difference between Tinicum Township and the County in terms of educational level achieved for persons over age 25 (see Table 10). TABLE 10 EDUCATION % High % 4 or School Grads More Yrs. College Delaware County 72.3 18.9 Tinicum, Township 50.0 4.3 Census Tract 4037.02 50.4 5.3 Sever@l factors may account for the differences in edu- cational levels shown in the above table. The most signifi- cant of these factors may be the number of Township residents who were, or still are, employed in the blue collar sector. Most of these jobs do not, or did not pre- viously, require high school or college educations. There- fore, those persong with blue collar skills may have moved into the Township for the purpose of employment or, if they were already residents, the occupations selected by these persons may have been based on the jobs available in the area. Unfortunately the Census Bureau's educational sta- tistics do not take into account those persons who may have undertaken the several years of specialized training often necessary to obtain jobs in this sector (e.g. plumbing, welding, etc. ) . Therefore, the data listed above may (in part) account for the following income and employment discrepancies between the Township and the County. Income In 1980, Tinicum Township's residents had significantly lower per capita and median family incomes than the County average (see Table 11). TABLE 11 1980 INCOME Delaware Tinicum Census Tract County Township 4037.02 Per Capita Income $ 8,045 $ 6,724 $ 6,866 Median Family Income 23,105 20,208 20,111 Based on the dollar figures listed above, the Township's gures for 1980 are 16.42 percent lower in terms of per capita income and 12.54 percent lower in terms of median fi family income than the County. Some of these differences may be accounted for in terms of lowered educational level and a loss of Township jobs during the late 19701s. -il- Employment As seen in Table 12, 6.3 percent of the Township's civilian labor.force was unemployed in 1980. This figure is only slightly higher than the Countywide unemployment figure of 5.9 percent. TABLE 12 1980 CIVILIAN LABOR FORCE Delaware Tinicum Census Tract Cou nty Township 4037.02 Civilian Labor Force 262,618 1,999 1,115 Employed 247,016 10,873 1,044 Unemployed 15,602 126 71 Percent Unemployed 5.9 6.3 6.4 The 1980 census data indicates that there are signifi- cant occupational differences between the County and the Township/tract (see Table 13). Over 40 percent of the Township's work force was employed in the blue collar sector versus 26.38 percent throughout the County. In addition, only 58.63 percent of the Township's work force was employed in. typical white collar occupations versus 73.05 percent Countywide. TABLE 13 1980 EMPLOYMENT County Township Tract % % % Managerial and 64,639 26.17 171 9.14 107 10.25 professional specialty occupations Technical sales, 86,994 35.22 535 28.56 297 28.45 and adminis- trative support occupations Service occupa- 28,794 11.66 392 20.93 210 20.11 tions Farming, forestry, 1,417 .57 16 .85 9 .86 and fishing occupations Preci-sion produc- 32,762 13.26 346 18.47 198. 18.97 tion, craft and repair occupa- tions operators, fabri- 32,410 13.12 413 22.05 223 21.36 cators and laborers -12- TOTAL 247,016 100.00 1,873 100.00 1,044 100.00 It is interesting to note that while approximately 15 percent of the County's residents worked within the resident municipality, 45 percent of Tinicum Township's residents worked within the municipality. Census Update 1970 to 1980 Background Over the past twenty years Tinicum Township has undergone a series of significant demographic and economic changes. According to U.S. Census Bureau statistics, Tinicum Township had a resident population of 4,906 persons in 1970. At that time, the civilian labor force was comprised of 2,045 persons, only 2.1 percent of which were unemployed. By 1980, the Township's population had dropped by 12.54 percent to 4,291 persons. The civilian labor force was at 1,999, with 6.3 percent unemployment. As seen in Table 14, similar changes in population and employment (indicative of industry's move to the sunbelt and the general state of the economy) took place Countywide. TABLE 14 POPULATION AND EMPLOYMENT i970-1980 Delaware County Tinicum Township % % 1970 1980 Change 1970 1980 Change Population 600,035 555,007 - 7.5 4,906 4,291 - 12.5 Civilian 245,437 262,611 7*0 2,145 1,999 - 2,2 Labor Force Unemployed 6,813 15,602 129.0 43 126 193.0 Percent 2.7 5.9 2.1 6.3 Unemployed During the period between 1970 and 1980, both County and Township per capita and median family incomes nearly doubled. This rise in incomes was consistent with the general costs of living and inflational increases which took place throughout the region, Other general characteristics of the Township's popula- tion (ie., age, sex, race, population density, etc.) did not change significantly between 1970 and 1980. 1980 to Present During the early 19801s, Township as well as County economic conditions continued to decline as more and more industries closed their doors. During the mid-1980's, Tinicum Township was particularly hard hit when Westing- -13- house's Lester plant closed, tak.ing with it thousands of jobs and leaving many Of the Township's residents unemployed. In recent years, however, it appears that the downward economic trend exhibited previously has begun to reverse itself. The County as well as the Township are coming back. Tinicum Township is feeling this resurgence with the construction of new offices near the airport and the rede- velopment of the former Westinghouse site. New hotels have been built in the eastern portion of the Township, and UPS has located its new shipping headquarters at the western end of the Township. This has resulted in a significant change in the Township's land use pattern in terms of conversion of undeveloped land area to other, more intensive land uses. As a result of the above changes, it is believed that employment figures as well as employment characteristics have again changed significantly. This is because most of the new businesses in the Township now tend to be more ser- vice oriented (offices, hotels) and many of those previously employed in the blue collar manufacturing sector may have retired, taken jobs outside of the Township, and/or changed occupation. Although UPS does employ local residents, many of the jobs are part-time and may not serve as primary employment for the Township's residents. Although we have no reason to believe that the general demographic composition of the Township has changed signifi- cantly since 1980, we do recognize that the population has aged by 8 years. We also have reason to believe that the Township's population may be growing. Unfortunately, the nature of conflicting population data raises the questions of how much and how fast. The Delaware County Board of Assessment reports that there were 203 new housing starts between 1980 and 1987. When this figure is multiplied by the Census Bureau's per- sons per household rate of 2.71, the resul:t indicates an increase of 550 persons during this period (this does not take into account any out-migration, demolition of existing structures, or vacancy of older structures). At the same time, birth statistics indicate that, on the average, 65 new persons were born each year between 1981 and 1988, resulting in an increase of 520 persons from births. When taken into account the 394 Township deaths which occurred during this same periodl it would appear the the Township's population 1 The Pennsylvania State Data Center reported 345 deaths between 1981 and 1987. The average number of deaths per year during this period was 49. Given the unavail- ability of 1988 data, the average of 49 deaths per year was used for 1988, bringing the total for the 1981-88 period to 394. _14- change as a result of births/deaths is acutally an increase in 126 persons. As can be seen by the above statistics there is an obvious discrepancy between the figures pre- sented above. Another major conflict in population statistics can be found between the 1986 population estimate prepared by the U.S. Census Bureau and the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission's (DVRPC) recently prepared 1990 population pro- jection. The Census Bureau's 1986 Township population esti- mate of 4,840 (indicating an increase of 549 persons since 1980), is far different from the DVRPC 1990 population fore- cast of 4,270 persons (a 21 person decrease in population). In both cases, the Planning Department has reason to question the population data. For as much as the Planning Department tends to agree with the Countywide 1986 population estimate produced by the Census Bureau (560,600) and the 1990 DVRPC population forecast (565,440), we do not believe that these agencies are equipped to distribute these populations in an equitable manner throughout the County's 49 municipalities. There- fore, the Census Bureau's estimate appears to be high while the DVRPC forecast appears to be low. It is uncerta@n whether or not the questions pertaining to these figures will ever be resolved before the upcoming 1990 Census. Summary Over the past several ye 'ars Tinicum. Township has undergone a number of significant economic changes. Although the most recent of these changes has been in a positive direction, it is unlikely that enough time has elapsed to significantly alter the general demographic characteristics of the Township's population. Therefore, for the purpose of this study, it is reasonable to assume that the character of the majority of the study area's popu- lation is consistent with what was reported for the 1980 Census. Almost any type of new development along the Township's waterfront could reasonably be expected to significantly change the character of the study area and its surrounding neighborhoods. Although more intensive residential and com- mercial development would help to support the Township's tax base, it is highly unlikely that such development would pro- vide a significant number of jobs to neighborhood residents. Given the small-town, blue-collar nature of the study area's population, care must be taken to ensure that any future development is sensitive to the needs and desires of existing residents and does not significantly alter neigh- borhood character or serve to displace the population that remains in this area. SECTION III HISTORIC RESOURCES Tinicum Township has a number of historically signifi- cant sites within its boundaries, some of the most important of which are located on the study area's waterfront parcels (see Figure 1). The Historic Section of the Planning Department believes that these sites provide an eminently reusable cultural resource which could serve to enhance the overall value of future developments in the study area. Due to the historic value of these sites to the Township (and the County), any proposed scenarios for waterfront develop- ment in the study area should take into consideration their historic integrity. The information contained in the following table per- tains to the historic sites mapped in Figure 1. This infor- mation has been extracted from a previously prepared Coastal Zone Management Program Study entitled "Resource Protection Plan-Pennsylvania/Delaware River Coastal Zone" (1981). TABLE 1 TINICUM TOWNSHIP HISTORIC SITES Prehistoric Archeological Sites A. Resource Name: Reported Indian Site Study Unit: Unknown Municipality: Tinicum Township (Essington) Source: Becker (1977) Description: Archaeological excavation at the historic site of Printzhof recovered a small number of Historic Archeological Sites prehistoric artifacts. B. Resource Name: Site of Revolutionary War Scuttle (1777) Study Unit: Public institution Municipality: Tinicum Township Source: Delaware County Planning De- partment; also documented by two historic maps Description: Commodore Hazleton's gunboats were scuttled in the Delaware River near the mouth of Darby -17- LEEDOM If, ESTATES S% PARK 9 FIGURE 1 HISTORIC'SITES Lester tA AV SA SE11111 READING RR PENN CENTRAL RR ND P141LADELPHL4 8 NC' 3RD DEN 0.1 cc o ESSING a AV 31 % ILA Nc I z A R Sl oT-ce; DUIqJ-,--r989 T TABLE 1 TINICUM TOWNSHIP HISTORIC SITES (CONTINUED) Creek and in the vicinity of Hog Island. Some ships were wrecked and sunk. C, Resource Name: Printzhof (17th century) Study Unit: Residences and public institu- tions Municipality: Tinicum. Township (Essington) Source: Becker (1977) Description: Site of a complex of buildings and earthworks constructed by Swedish governor Johan Printz in 1643. Archaeological exca- vations by Donald Cadzow in 1937 revealed foundations and features and recovered arti- facts, but field notes were lost and data never published. Further excavations are described by Becker (1977). D. Resource Name: Springhouse (probably 17th cen- tury) Study Unit: Residences (outbuilding) Municipality: Tinicum Township (Essington) Source: Delaware County Planning De- partment Description: The structure is reputed to be of Swedish origin and asso- ciated with the original Swedish village next to Printzhof. It suggests the possibility of more extensive subsurface archaeological remains associated with Printzhof. Historic Sites 1. Resource Name: Corinthian Yacht Club Property Class Type: Clubhouse -19- TABLE 1 TINICUM TOWNSHIP HISTORIC SITES (CONTINUED) Study Unit(s): Private institution Municipality/Neigh Tinicum Township borhood: Street Address/ 2nd Street at Delaware River Location: Source/Status: DVRPC, DC Comments: c. 1763, 1892. originally site of Fort Gottenburg in 1656. John Hart purchased and con- structed the Rosedale Inn in 1763, which is center part of present building (DC). Appears to be eligible for the National Register. 2. Resource Name: The Printzhof (Governor Printz state Park) Property Class Type: Park Study Unit(s): Public institution Municipality/Neigh- Tinicum Township borhood: Street Address/ 2nd Street & Taylor Ave., at Location: River Source/Status: NR, NHL, PI, DC, WPA Comments: c. 1643. Site of first per- manent white settlement in Pennsylvania. Excavations have uncovered the founda- tions of Governor Johan Printz's house. Now a park operated by PHMC. (DC, PI) [added to map by DCPD staff] 3. Resource Name: The Lazaretto Property Class Type: Former hospital Study Unit(s): Public institution Municipality/Neigh- Tinicum Township borhood: -20- TABLE 1 TINICUM TOWNSHIP HISTORIC SITES (CONTINUED) Street Address/ 2nd Street & Wanamaker Avenue Location: Source/Status: NR, HABS, PI, DC, WPA Comments: c. 1800. The state legislature created. a Board of Health to operate the Lazaretto, a quarantine station. Moved to Marcus Hook in 1880 when Federal government took over. Later used by Philadelphia Athletic Club as a pleasure resort until 1913. Operated as a seaplane base since. (NR) 4. Resource Name: Tinicum Inn Property Class Type: Bar, restaurant Study Unit(s): Public accommodation Municipality/Neigh- Tihicum Township borhood: Street Address/ Carr'e Ave. & 2nd Street, SW Location: corner Source/Status: WPA Comments: Original hotel built in 1884. Destroyed by fire and rebuilt in 1927. (WPA) 5. Resource Name: Episcopal Church Property Class Type: Church Study Unit(s): Private institution Municipality/Neigh- Tinicum Township borhood: Street Address/ 3rd Street & Wanamaker Ave., NW Location: corner Source/Status: WPA Comments: c. 1892. Wooden structure built by Mrs. Box in 1892. Stone -21- TABLE 1 TINICUM TOWNSHIP HISTORIC SITES (CONTINUED) church erected in 1929 and wooden structure moved to the side. (WPA) 6. Resource Name: Riverside Hotel (Walber's) Property Class Type: Restaurant Study Unit(s): Public accommodation Municipality/Neigh- Tinicum Township borhood: Street Address/ Taylor Ave. at Delaware River Location: Source/Status: WPA Comments: c. 1864 (WPA). The original structure has been almost com- pletely obscured by subsequent additions and alterations. SOURCE: Resource Protection Plan - Pennsylvania/Delaware River Coastal Zone, 1981. The following abbreviations are used: NR National Register NHL National Historic Landmark NEL National Engineering Landmark HABS Historic American Building Survey HAER Historic American Engineering Record PI Pennsylvania Inventory PS Pennsylvania Historic Resource Survey PHMC Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission Marker DVRPC Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission BCR. Bucks County Conservancy Register of Historic Places WPA Works Project Administration, 1936 Survey (Dela- ware County only) DC Delaware County Planning Department Piles DSC Delaware County Survey Checklist (preliminary to Pennsylvania Survey) PHC Philadelphia Historic Commission Register of Historic Places WS Windshield Survey, Coastal Zone Management Study -22- SECTION IV NATURAL FEATURES Introduction much of Tinicum Township contains environmentally sen- sitive areas. The majority of these areas lie along the watercourses and wetlands located in the northern, western and southern portions of the Township. The major subjects of concern in these areas are floodplains, wetlands and wet soils. Floodplains As can be seen in Figure 1, much of Tinicum Township is located in the 100-year floodplain. Aside from the specific regulatory issues relating to floodplains (which will be addressed in the Action Plan), the major considerations when proposing new development (or expanding old development) in the 100-year floodplain are human safety and property damage. The best way to ensure such protection is through strict adherence to federal, state and local floodplain regulations which relate to the siting and floodproofing of structures and other encroachments in these areas. Wet Soils When evaluating a parcel of land for development, great consideration is given to the characteristics of the underlying soils. This can be important because the underlying soils provide a good indication of the site's capabilities for development. One of the most important soil considerations is its wetness. This is because wet soils can pose problems for on-site sewer systems and can contribute to the likelihood of wet basements and foun- dations. Soil stability is also a consideration. Tinicum Township lies within an area known as the coastal plain. According to the Soil Survey for Chester and Delaware Counties,l coastal plain soils are generally comprised of unconsolidated gravel, silt, sand and other sediments. As Figure 2 illustrates, Tinicum Township's land area is comprised of two basic soil types, both of which are typically found in Delaware County's coastal plain. These soils are Tm (Tidal marsh) and Ma (Made land, gravelly materials). AM Tm soil is generally very poor for development due to its shallow depth to the high water table (0 feet) and its AM subjectivity to tidal overflow. According to the Soil Sur- Soil Survey Chester and Delaware Counties, Pennsylvania, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service, May 1963. -23- :20NE A rid',E@viro FIGURE 1 FLOOD Me PLAINS 7, oo%k% LESTE DELAWARE s TREET W! @s ZI 4D I \@ul ZI FIRST A wl uA go' u.' ZONEC a HOUSE WESTING wj &u > VILLAGE SE -RNOR S ZONE B ml Lu tui > ull ACCESS ZI > Y > -SIL 3RDJ ST A4, B SI, SINGTC z, r" NES E RM 417-N MAT -s M-A ENUE11-` v M It vey, Tm soil is classified under Building Group 13. Soils in this group are cohsidered "unsuitable as sites for homes or other buildings" but. "may have value as parks and recreation areas." Tm soil is classified as a hydric soil and is therefore a "red-flag" wetland soil. Ma soil is essentially man made soil and its charac- teristics can vary depending on its location and age. The Soil Survey indicates that Ma soil has a depth to the sea- sonally high water table of 3+ f eet and a depth to bedrock of 4+ feet, but given the fact that much of the Township was at one time tidal marsh (filled to create buildable land), development along the Township's shorelines should take into account the potentially wet nature of the Ma soil in this area. Wetlands The federal Clean Water Act defines wetlands as: "Those areas inundated or saturated by surface or groundwater at a frequency and duration sufficient to support, and that under normal circumstances does support, a prevalence of vegetation typically adapted to life in saturated soil conditions, including swamps, marshes, bogs, and similar areas." Wetlands are considered some of the most valuable and most ecologically sensitive resource areas. This is due to the variety of terrestrial and ecological functions which they perform. One of the most important of these functions is the stabilization of the water regime. Wetlands have the capacity to store large quantities of floodwater, acting as a sponge to help regulate stormwater runoff and minimize the potential for downstream flooding. During dry periods, stored water is slowly released into the ground where it serves to replenish and stabilize the groundwater supply. Wetlands also perform a valuable water quality function. They have the ability to trap and store suspended particles and silt transported by surface water runoff. Wetland vegetation also helps to purify contaminated water by removing and storing limited amounts of inorganic materials (such as nitrogen and phosphorous compounds) from the silt and using them as plant nutrients. Thus, sediments and impurities are filtered out of the water. Another important function of a wetland is that of a wildlife habitat. In terms-of animal food produced per acre, wetlands, and in particular, tidal marshes, are among the most productive ecosystems on earth. As a result, they serve as habitats for both common and endangered species'. A number of such common and endangered species of plant and -25- wildlife have been identified in the Tinicum area. Aesthetically, wetlands are often pleasing to look at, and when inhabited by stationary or migratory wildlife, as in the case of the Tinicum National Environmental Center, can serve as important nature preserves. It is for the above reasons that wetlands can pose both building (due to wetness) and regulatory (due to the need to protect the resource) constraints. Even though wetland development is discouraged by regulatory agencies, this is not to say that development in or around wetlands is impossible. Rather, these agencies have something to say about the degree to and way in which wetlands are developed (if at all) through their respective permitting programs. Approval for these agency permits will be based on a number of factors which may range from the nature of the proposed impact (and proposed mitigation measures) to the environmen- tal damage versus the social and economic benefits related .to the proposed activity. Wetlands permitting will be discussed in greater detail in the Action Plan section on regulatory processes. Wetlands are identified and delineated using what is known as the "three-parameter" approach. This approach, which was developed jointly by the Environmental Protection Agency, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Soil Conservation Service, is used by all regulatory- agencies, including the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources. The three parameters examined when making a wetlands determination or delineation are the predominance of wetland vegetation, the presence of hydric soils, and soil hydrology. (For more information, refer to the Federal Manual for Identifying and Delineating Jurisdictional Wetlands2). The most readily available sources of information for the layman to "red flag" a potential wetland are the National Wetlands Inventory (NWI), prepared by the U.S. Fish and wildlife Service, the Soil Survey for Chester and Delaware Counties, and recent aerial photographs. Both the NWI and the Soil Survey are readily available, but because many wetland areas do not appear on the NWI (also the bound- aries are not exact) and the soils may be wetter than the Soil Survey would indicate, each parcel being considered for development should be evaluated by a wetlands expert to determine if wetland vegetation is present and if a wetland still exists. 2 Federal Interagency Committee for Wetland Delineation. 1989. Federal Manual for Identifying and Delineating Jurisdictional Wetlands. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and U.S.D.A. Soil Conservation Service, Washington, D.C. Cooperative technical publica- tion. -26- Figure 2 indicates "red flag" wetland areas along Tinicum Township's waterfront. In the c7ase of the Figure 2 Natural Features map, the Tm soils are indicative of hydric (wetland) conditions. As previously stated, a soil type such as Ma does not rule out the possibility that a wetland still exists. The wetlands information shown on Figure 2 has been taken from the NWI and areas shown as wetlands will be considered such by the regulatory agencies. The exact boundaries of such areas will need to be delineated prior to development. Please note that areas in or immediately adja- cent to Darby Creek and the Delaware River are also con- sidered wetlands. -27- Ltt(JUM ESTATES PARK FIGURE NATURAL FEATURES ENE" WHOM= P" WINGEON 491 Nct at 3RD 00 ie A Ulm, GOV k I PRI Z STA FRONI PAR -90 st lop ::)@n Pj LEGEN Wetlar cls. Hfdr-ic Soils e.i-4 1 @If : @ 1: 1 - @ I @m .1 - . . . . . . . . . . . Mor *a-Awce1mwur,MWd al VWWd,,;'IMtor SECTION V INFRASTRUCTURE AND PUBLIC SERVICES Public Utilities/Services Tinicum. Township is served by public water service pro- vided by the Philadelphia Suburban Water Company. Sanitary sewage disposal is provided by the Tinicum Township Sewage Authority which serves the entire Township with the excep- tion of the airport and several large industries in the eastern portion of the municipality (served by the Philadel- phia Water Department - operated by Southwest Philadelphia Sewage Treatment Plant). Electric and gas service is pro- vided by the Philadelphia Electric Company. Telephone ser- vice is provided by Bell of Pennsylvania. Residential solid waste collection is performed by Township crews which are paid for out of the municipal budget. The collected refuse is taken to the County's transfer station in Chester Township. After being loaded onto large tractor trailers at the transfer station, the refuse is then transported to the County-owned Colebrookdale Landfill in Berks County, Pennsylvania for ultimate dispo- sal. Commercial and industrial wastes, as well as those generated at some multiple unit apartment buildings, are collected by private haulers and disposed of in the same manner as Township-collected residential waste. Given the fact that the Township is fully served by public utilities, almost any type of development proposed for the study area could be served by the previously men- tioned services. Emergency Services olice Tinicum Township has nine sworn police officers. These officers are responsible for patrolling the entire Town- ship, including Interstate 95 (where the Township Police are backed up by the State Police). Although the City of Philadelphia patrols the airport area (including portions of Tinicum. Township), arrests made on Township property are processed by the Township Police. The greatest crime problem in the Township is in the area of stolen and van- dalized automobiles and boats (handled by the Fish Com- mission). Fire/Ambulance Tinicum Township has two fire/ambulance services, both of which are staffed by volunteers. one fire/ambulance ser- vice is located in the portion of the Township known as Lester; the other is located in the portion of the Township -29- y LEEDOM 11001, 1. ESTATES PA K 110% VAN, FIGURE I C11 EMERGENCY 16> 'AL Nit SERVICES C6 0"WD 1,0*M 4L READING RR 410 ST PE Nm CENTRAL RR NOT RAND PHILADELPHIA 0 NCI JR0 ESSING AV 2ND GOV N( PRI Z STA PAR lop an [I L Township Build ng/Police ire /Ambulanc a Z-Sourc N;- DcPD 1-989---, Littl Tini known as Essington (see Figure 1) In addition, the ambu- lance staff works in conjunction with a paid paramedic sta- tioned at the Township Municipal Building. This paramedic is supplied by Crozer-Chester Medical Center. Each of these services has two pumper trucks, a rescue vehicle, and an ambulance. The Township f ire/ambulance companies report that they respond to a total of approximately 350 to 400 fire calls per year and an estimated 1,475 emergency ambulance calls per year (approximately 900 of which are located in Prospect Park and Ridley Park Boroughs). Most of these calls involved accidents, brush fires and water rescues. Water Rescue The Township fire/ambulance companies are responsible for water rescue in the Township portion of the Delaware River. Each fire/ambulance company has a fire/rescue boat (Essington - 24 feet and Lester - 20 feet), both of which are kept at the Anchorage Yacht Club. In addition to these two boats, another 14 foot rescue boat is kept on a trailer to serve as back-up. In addition to the Township rescue services, water patrol and rescue is also performed by a staff member from the Fish Commission and by the Coast Guard.- Emergency Service Evaluation Although existing emergency services appear to be ade- quate to accommodate existing levels of Township activity, an increased number of residents and visitors to the Township and its waterfront may place a greater demand on the local services than they were designed for. In par- ticular, both police and water-based patrol and rescue ser- vices should be evaluated to ensure adequate protection in the event of increased tourism in the area. Transportation Philadelphia International Airport Much of Philadelphia International Airport's land area is located in Tinicum Township. With the recent introduc- tion of a number of motels in the western portion of the Township, this area receives a number of overnight visitors using the airport. Highways Tinicum Township is traversed by t hree major highways; Route 420 runs north/south along Wanamaker Avenue, Route 291 runs east/west along Governor Printz Boulevard (also known as Essington Avenue and the Industrial Highway), and Interstate 95 (a limited access north/south highway) runs -31- along the northern border of the Township. Although the Township has only one interchange with 1-95 (at Route 420), there is access from 1-95 directly into the Philadelphia International Airport. Tables 1 through 5 provide available traffic counts in the vicinity of the intersection of Routes 420, 291, and 1-95. TABLE 1 TOTAL TRAFFIC COUNTS PA 291 between I-95/Governor Printz Boulevard 1985 - 10,541 AADT NOTE: this ramp, which was located at the eastern end of the Township, is now closed - with the opening of 1-95, the count for Rt. 291 may now be lower. PA 420 between I-95/PA 291 (Governor Printz Boulevard) 1987 - 16,331 AADT 1986 - 25,067 AADT 1-95 between PA 291/PA 4201 1983 - 57,974 AADT AADT - average annual daily traffic Source: Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission Public Transit There is only one public transit route which operates in Tinicum. Township; it is the Route 37 bus service (see Figure 2). This transit route runs along Route 291 from Chester City, through Tinicum Township, and terminates at Broad and Snyder in the City of Philadelphia. This route serves a number of major employers along Route 291 as well as the airport. The approximate length of time for the ride from the intersection of Routes 420 and 291 to the airport is eight minutes. Although the bus is scheduled to run approximately every 35 minutes during peak hours, the bus runs only once an hour during off-peak hours. It should be 1 The last traffic count taken in Tinicum Township was in 1983, before the completion of 1-95. The most recent traffic count since the highway was completed was per- formed in 1986 at the intersection of 1-95 and Stewart Avenue. A traffic count at this exit, which is approxi- mately J mile west of Tinicum Township, indicated an AADT of 89,421. -32- P4W 13 MDA4=1/2= NO fWAWMMALOMEGAM PLMNG fWISSM I= TIME 15:09:48 HIGHWAY NETWORK COVERAGE TRAFFIC COUNT TABLE 2 CO. DELAWARE 195 MUN. TINICUM BET. TR 420 AND 195 NB OFF RAMP MAP 1090Uo*ooooooou INDEX TRAFFIC PATTERN: PA. OLRECTLEIN FLOW.BOTH DIRECTION CQUNTEDZNORTH L.R. HOUR ENDING MON. TUES. WED. THURS. FRI. SAT. SUN. 4/30F 5/ IF 5/ 2F IAM 634 602 2AM 432 367 3AM 358 314 4AM 376 339 5AM 514 485 6AM L113 1132 7AM 3411 3234 8AM 4579 4467 9AM .3814 3762 IOAM 2506 11AM 2146 2110 12pm 2043 2071 IPM 2062 2LO6 2pm 2IL7 .2152 3PM 2392 2345 4PM 2885 @2813 .5PN .2781 2766 60M 2708 C.2624 -2567 i2031 apm 1891 1504 9 P iv, 1303 lop" .1242 .1111 LIPM -1157 .1068 12AM 925 896 TOTALS 28219 44634 14702 F= FAIR 1966 AADT -40170 S= SNOW AADT EXPANSIUN FACTOR 0*90 R= RAIN H= HOLIDAY 1986 AAWT 1*2848 E= ESTIMATED AAWT EXPANSION FACTOR 0.96 I= INNER LANE 0= OUTER LANE AM PEAK % 10.26 HOUR ENDING BAM PM PEAK ;9 6.30 HOUR ENDING 4PH UAIL U4/L4/81 ULLAWARE VALLEY REGIONAL -PLANNING COMMISSION PAGE a T INE 13;53z2l HIGHWAY NETWORK COVERAGE TRAFFIC COUNT TABLE 3 CO. DELAWARE TR 420 MUN. TINICUM BET. TR 291 AND 1 95 MAP 1.09200@7022040 INDEX TRAFFIC PATTERN: PA. DIRECTION FLCW:BGTH DIRECTION COUNTED:SOUTH L.R. HOUR ENDING MON. TUES. WED. THURS. FRI. SAT. SUN. I/ 5F I/ 6F I/ 7F IAM 113 115 2AM 53 53 3AM 33 45 4AM 17 30 5AM 57 49 6AM L41 L60 7AM 545 579 8AM 553 601 9AM 522 533 IOAM 426 405 IIAM 417 392 12PM 458 474 IPM 507 523 2PM 444 489 3PM -','556 544 4PM 528 574 5pm 541 609 6PM 53 T -,552 _7Pm 1.1420., 405 OPM 362' 375 9 Pm ..-:."290 IOPM 297 274 lipm 191 238 .12AM 174 177 TOTALS 6L48 8377 2165 F = FAIR L987 AADT 8041 S = SNOW AADT EXPANSION FACTOR 0.96 R = RAIN H = HOLIDAY 1987 AAWT 8628 E = ESTIMATED AAWT EXPANSION FACTOR 1.03 I = INNER LANE 0 = OUTER LANE AM PEAK % 6.60 HOUR ENaING BAN PM PEAK % 7.27 HOUR ENDING 5PN- lic 4,1 INS no AKt"Lkj IU@@ANfj" LL LU@ MAU@= M IME HWA ETW nv ;I r T W-53:21 INHRG F TR A F C C ON TABLE 4 CO. DELAWARE TR 420 WANAMAKER AVE MUN. TINICUM. BET. TR 291 AND 1 95 MAP 10910057022040 INDEX TRAFFIC PATTERN: PA. I DIRECTION FLOW;BOTH DIRECTION COUNTED:NORTH L.R. 0420 HOUR ENDING MON. TUESo WED. THURS. FRI. SAT* SUN. I/ 5F I/ 6F I/ 7F@ IAM L44 L43 2AM 66 62 3AM 45 49 4AM 24 35 5AM 45 48 6AM 92 83 7AM 292 322 8AM 528 544 9AM 468 461 IOAM 422 440 339 IIAM 417 429 12PM 542 485 IPM 5057 476, 2PM 488- .5 L2 VSL4 4PM, 5 PM, 01' 6L9 6PM@@ 631:' 7PM 462-'. 406" 8PM 356 403 gpm 279 302 LOPM, 272 244 LIPM 218 239 12AN 191 220 TOTALS 6684 8636 20.86 F=FAIR 1987 AADT 8290 S=S NOW AADT EXPANSION FACTOR 0.96 R=RAIN H-HOLIDAY 1987 AAWT 8895 E=ESTIMATED AAWT EXPANSION FACTOR 1.03 I=INNER LANE 0=OUTER LANE AM PEAK X 6.11 HOUR ENDING 8AM PM PEAK % 9.28 HOUR ENDING 5.PM DATE 07/24/86, DELAWARE VALLEY REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION.:: PAGE . . I i 14 TIME 15:09:.48 HIGHWAY NETWORK COVERAGE TRAFF LC COUNT TABLE 5 CO. DELAWARE 195 MUN. TINICUM BET. TR 420 AND 195 SB ON RAMP MAP 1090000000jooo INDEX TRAFFIL PATTERN: PA. DIRECTION FLOW-BOTH DIRECTION COUNTEO:SOUTH L.R. HOUR ENDING MON. TUES. WED. THURS. FRI. SAT. SUN. 4/30F 5/ IF 5/ 2F IAM 773 2AM 487 473 3AM 377 367 4AM 341 377 SAM 440 414 6AM 683 697 7AM 1926 1914 8AM 25LI 2413 9AM 2338 23LO 10AM 2314 2050 :IIAM 2065 2045 1.2PM 2142 2083 IPM 2196 2287 2PM ZL81 2 192 3PM','*' 2527 2561 4 PM -'-@ m, -. - 3202 3240 5pm 4168'"' 4164 '4PM 4207 4125 -7 P14 2843:",. ".2709 SPM "1905 2013 9PM @1615 1726 LOPM .1662 1518 LLPM 2382 1354 12AM 1329 1154 TOTALS 36846 45085 9738 F= FAIR L986 AAJT '405 76 S= SALW AADT EXPANSION FACTOR 0.90 R= RAIN H= HOLIDAY 1986 AAWT 432bL E= ESTIMATED AAWT EXPANSION FACTOR 0.96 I= INNER LANE 0= OUTER LANE AM PEAK % 5.58 HOUR ENDING 8AM PM PEAK 4 9.24 HUUR ENDING 5PM AV MIN AV NOSM31#3 it 3SNVI Aw L AV 3GAws 4_8 a CERM a AV AV z 41 VOIAYI IAV% Hav 00 a, Le Air cr cr. cr. _37- noted that there is also an Airport High S@eed Line which serves as a link between Center City and the airport. This line does not serve the Township's residents. A recent report entitled "Delaware County Waterfront Communities Transit Service Improvements Study," (DCPD - June, 1988) recommended modifying the Route 37 bus line to better serve the Township's Airport Business Center located at the eastern end of the Township. Additional recommen- dations contained in this study are the examination of new routes to serve the UPS Air Package Sorting Center and an examination of a new bus route which would run from the town of Media, south, along Route 420, and then east on the Industrial Highway to the airport. Only time will tell if a new route will be implemented. Access to the Study Area Tinicum. Township as a whole can be easily accessed by air, highway, or public transportation. The study area, however, is not as easily accessed in this manner. The nearest public transit route is ov er f our blocks f rom the waterfront. Given the current level of public transit ser- vice during off-peak hours, it is unlikely that the .waterfront (if developed for recreational use) would be frequented by airport/business tourists using public tran- sit. On the other hand, tourists or several-day visitors (staying at local motels) might use the waterfront should it be made more accessible. Automobile access to the study area via Wanamaker Avenue is relatively easy. Unfortunately, such access is constrained by the lack of public parking in the area. The only large parking area within the study area is located at Walbers/Governor Printz Park. All other remaining parking is curbside. A major study area access problem is related to street size. Although Wanamaker Avenue and 2nd Street are classified as "feeder streets," the remaining streets in the study area were designed for residential use only and have not been designed to accommodate truck, boat, or large-volume automobile traffic. As a result, trucks are specifically prohibited from neighborhood streets (Wanamaker, Poulsen, and Jansen Avenues, and Front Street comprise the designated truck route). There are no one-way streets in the study area. Signalized intersections and stop signs are shown on Figure 3. Therefore, any future recommendations for new development, and thus an increase in local recreational/tourist/commercial traffic, should include elements which address internal street circulation (e.g. one-way streets, reduction in on-street parking, etc.) and other parking issues. -38- om ESTATES PARK FIGURE 3 "All t SIGNALIZED INTERSECTIONS (C 10 \44.. 00TIONWOOD z@ ($S[Rclnm b@ StIA111OLt READING RR I PENN CENTRAL RR sl GOV NC ig PRI Z STA PAR 0 s RT-n Cr::n Stu y. Area Boundar Tr - - ht--- Stop Sign- sil D 1!2W ."@Tlnlcum SECTION VI POLICY DOCUMENT INFORMATION Comprehensive Plan Land Use A major land use recommendation of the Tinicum Township Comprehensive Plan (1981) is to 11 ... replace all residential land usage south of Second Street to the waterfront in Essington (with commercial and industrial land usage]," spe- cifically prohibiting residential land use. The main reason for this recommendation is the potential reduction of flood damage to residential dwellings. Another reason for this recommendation is to allow for "...sound planning of commer- cial and industrial ventures in this vicinity [which] will ultimately diminish adverse flood related damage to these properties, thus revitalizing these portions of Essington." The above recommendation is a major impetus for the prepara- tion of this study. See Figure 1 - Future Land Use Map. Recreation Another major land use consideration addressed in the Township Comprehensive Plan is that of recreation. The land use plan points out that there are virtually no sites available for municipal open space/recreation facilities in the southern portions of the Township. The only existing public parkland in the vicinity of the study area is Governor Printz Park (state owned) and a 1.49 acre parcel at the former site of the Wanamaker Elementary School (Wanamaker Avenue between Second and Third Streets). The tot lot in the Governor's Landing Subdivision is for the use of residents only. One of the most important recommen- dations of the land use plan is the need to provide munici- pal emergency access to the Delaware River. This need was deemed foremost over and above recreational use access because the only emergency access to the river is presently provided by a private yacht club. The comprehensive plan suggests two possible sites for the construction of a boat ramp. The first, at the foot of Jansen Avenue, is suitable for emergency access only due to a lack of parking for public use. The second site, located at the foot of Poulsen Avenue, could serve both public and emergency access uses. Relative to access at either site, the land use plan acknowledges the siltation problems along the back channel behind Little Tinicum Island. It should be noted in the following portions of this section on zoning that the current zoning ordinance is inconsistent with several of the open space objectives listed above. it should also be noted that the proposed zoning ordinance pre- pared by DCPD, although inconsistent with the desire to eli- minate residential use below Second Street, does address open space and the desire for safe and unified waterfront development. -41- N ESTATES Residential FIGURE 1 Waterfront Industry FUTURE Industry LAND USE Recreation Commercial undary LA Study Area Bo NO PHWAVELRI 000 ;Ael J-14 -Abfr.%)ftw We P1WWa%"81 N Existing Zoning As seen in Figure 2, the majority of the study area's parcels lie in the Industrial "L" District. The Township's current zoning ordinance (1984) does not specify any par- ticular uses which are permitted in this zoning district. Rather, the ordinance lists those uses which are prohibited in the district. Most of these uses relate to junkyards and the manufacture of a number of various substances. only two land uses (although prohibited) are permitted by special exception. These are motels (which must comply with the regulations for motels in the Commercial District and open- lot storage, sales, or display of merchandise (provided that this storage is accessory to a use within an enclosed building). In view of the lack of specific permitted land uses in the Industrial "L" District, it would appear that any land uses other than those strictly prohibited by ordi- nance may be permitted in this district. It should be noted that the regulations for this district address industrial uses only and do not specify the requirements for any other land use. The only study area parcels zoned Industrial "H" lie at the southwestern and southeastern corners of the study area (Parcels #1 and #43). As with'the Industrial "L" District, the zoning regulations list only those uses specifically prohibited in the district. The two prohibited uses which are permitted by special exception are open-lot storage (under the same general conditions as the Industrial "L" District) and freight, air, or motor freight stations. Governor Printz State park is the only parcel in the study area zoned for residential use. Recreational uses (if publicly owned and operated) are permitted in this district. Little Tinicum Island (an open space parcel owned and managed by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources, Bureau of Forestry), is zoned Special Use. Strangely enough, this district permits shopping centers, motels, offices, light manufacturing, and other uses as determined by the Board of Commissioners after a hearing. Area regulations for this district require a minimum lot area of four acres and at least 200 feet of road frontage. Given the fact that it is highly unlikely that this parcel will ever be developed for the above permitted uses, it is unnecessary to delve into specific area and other regula- tions governing activities in this district. For more information relating to the specific land uses and area and bulk requirements listed in the existing zoning ordinance, contact Tinicum Township. -43- ESTATES LEGEND FIGURE 2 Industrial' H 'District N151, > Residential District EXISTING ZONING Industrial' L "District Commercial District tA 10 7@ Special Use District Study Area Boundary READING RR R DEL o t&14 wR% 5 TV t ...........: 4@: \ , 0 0 0 0 a 4@ 0 0 0 . . . . . . . . . . . 0 0 0 *moo 0 0 0 0 46* 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 ............ Special Study A READING @RRJ -Source- hjjM-j6 @he of MWyn=1of 11MIM Up M M Proposed Zoning In 1988, the Delaware County Planning Department pre- pared a revised Township zoning ordinance which has not yet been adopted. As can be seen in Figure 3, under the pro- posed ordinance the study area would be comprised of four new zoning districts. The bulk of the study area parcels would be zoned WA-Waterfront District ' Parcel #1 would be zoned I-Industrial District, Parcel #43 would be zoned BCD-Business Center District, and Little Tinicum Island would be zoned OR-Outdoor Recreation District. Aside from specific zoning changes pertaining to the reduction in Essington's commercial zoning and the elimination of in- dustrial uses in residential areas, the most significant difference between the present and proposed zoning ordinan- ces is in the specification of permitted uses and area/bulk as well as other regulations for each zoning district. Another important aspect of this ordinance is that it sets forth very specific area/bulk, parking/loading, buffering/ landscaping, and performance standards for both uses by right and conditional uses (see Appendix A). Because it appears that the proposed zoning regulations more adequately address the special needs of the study area, this zoning ordinance will be examined in greater detail than the existing zoning ordinance. WA-Waterfront Districtl As stated in Section 61-6 of the zonin g ordinance, the purpose of this district is to: "...establish a coordinated, cohesive mixed-use waterfront development pattern devoted to a variety of waterfront-oriented and waterfront-dependent options, to include commercial, recreational, tourist, cultural and residential options; to main- tain historic values and structures along the waterfront; to revitalize the waterfront by creative reuse of existing structures; and to pro- vide emergency and public access to the waterfront." This purpose is extremely significant in that it is the major impetus behind the preparation of this study. The coordinated waterfront usage concept is very evident in the list of permitted uses (both by right and by con- ditional use) within the district. These uses are as follows in Table 1. 1 For specific WA-Waterfront District language and stan- dards, see Appendix B. -45- ESTATES x N - @ -\\. A . - - /A. LEGEND -IND Industrial District FIGURE 3 WA Waterfront District PROPOSED, R- 1 Residential District ZONING R-2 Residential District 0 Commercial Retail C R*S Service District LA Outdoor OR Recreation District Business BCD Center District S1 SX01 Study Area Boundary 4 READIN 6% 0-0-0 00 0 "8 . . . . . . . . . . '41% . . . . . . . . . . 3", i@;"" L'z Imp I j A TABLE 1 PERMITTED USES - WA-WATERFRONT DISTRICT Uses By Right 1. Marina, yacht club, seaplane base; and accessory sales, storage, and repair facilities. 2. Maritime motor vehicle service and repair stations. 3. Recreational facilities, including parks, suitable for fishing, picnicking, swimming, and other water sports. 4. Commercial centers, shops, stores. 5. Restaurants. 6. Motels, hotels, inns, and other similar establishments. 7. Residential development, including all uses permitted in the.R-3 Residential Multi-Family District. 8. Port terminal shipping and receiving facilities. Conditional Uses 1. Waterbased sport racing facilities. 2. Waterbased or water-related light industrial manufac- turing uses. 3. offices 4. Any other uses not enumerated but of the same general character as any of the aforesaid permitted uses subject to the conditions applicable to that type of use. In essence, the above uses would allow for almost all activities provided that they are consistent with an overall waterfront development scheme. I-Industrial District2 Stated in Section 61-10 of the zoning ordinance, the purpose of this zoning district is to: to ... provide for, maintain and facilitate the tradi- tional manufacturing, storage and warehousing pur- poses and land uses in the Township consistent with current design and landscaping concepts; as further 2 For specific I-Industrial District language and stan- dards, see Appendix C. -47- regulated by performance standards, to ensure that no significant off-site impacts are generated by the on-site uses, processes and/or activities." Although many of the uses permitted in this district (see Table 2) are consistent with traditional waterbased industrial uses, the ordinance generally does not require that they be as such. The only reference to waterbased activities which the list of permitted uses contains is the list of those non-residential uses permitted in the WA-District (Note: residential land use is not permitted in this district.) TABLE 2 PERMITTED USES - I-INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT 1. Manufacturing and office development. 2. Storage, warehousing, and distribution operations. 3. Wholesale trade. 4. Trucking facility and other transportation-related operations. 5. Motor vehicle sales. 6. Motor vehicle service and repair provided storage. of vehicles is within enclosed structures. 7. Research and development facility, including prototype manufacturing. 8. Heliport when used in conjunction with a use permitted in this district. Such heliport shall not be used for a commercial use. 9. Non-residential uses as permitted by right in the WA-Waterfront District. 10. Other uses of the same general character as any of the aforesaid uses enumerated above. BCD-Business Center District3 Section 61-9 of the zoning ordinance states that the purpose of the BCD District is as follows: 3 For specific BCD-Business Center District language and standards, see Appendix D. -48- "...to encourage and provide for flexible, long- term development of planned business centers con- sisting of multiple uses in an integration of designs; to promote strong project unity, treating separate but adjacent parcels in proximity to each other as a single entity; to allow for the clustering of buildings and open space so as to establish coverages and open space requirements for. the entire district in lieu of a lot-by-lot devel- opment; and to allow for the sharing of service drives, parking, access areas, amenities and open space." As seen above, the purpose behind the inclusion of this zoning district is far different from the previously men- tioned zoning districts. This is because, in contrast to the WA- and I-Districts, BCD zoning can be found in several other portions of the Township. Although many of the per- mitted uses in Table 3 are not considered to be water depen- dent, these uses are not inconsistent with the permitted uses of the adjacent WA-District. TABLE 3 PERMITTED USES BCD DISTRICT 1. Office development. 2. Banks and/or financial institutions. 3. Retail stores. 4. Motel or hotel. 5. Restaurants. 6. Personal service shops. 7. Convention center. 8. Research and development facility. 9. Light manufacturing. 10. Warehouse and distribution center. 11. Food preparation and catering service. 12. Freight, transportation, and shipping facilities, but not valet parking operations as a use by right. -49- OR-Outdoor Recreation District4 The proposed zoning change of Little Tinicum Island from Special Use to Outdoor Recreation District would bring this parcel of ground into conformance with its present and long- term use. Section 61-12 of the zoning ordinance states the following purpose for this zoning district: "...to provide for public outdoor recreational, educational and scientific activities, including the necessary physical improvements such as interpretive centers, trails, river and creek access, and other recreational facilities; to pre- serve public land with appropriate management tech- niques, including environmental protection, restoration and enhancement; and to protect adja- cent lands from stormwater impacts by appropriate engineering practices." The inclusion of this zoning district and its list of specific permitted uses was unquestionably designed to address this island's environmental and recreational values relative to the Essington waterfront (see Table 4). TABLE 4 PERMITTED USES - OR-OUTDOOR RECREATION DISTRICT 1. Outdoor recreation, both land- and water-based. 2. Environmental education and scientific endeavors, including interpretive centers and related physical improvements. 3. Land and water maintenance, restoration, and upgrading activities, to include species and habitat preservation. 4. Stormwater management facilities. 5. other public uses and facilities. It should be noted that this ordinance gives considera- tion to the island's status as state forest land in that the ordinance does not specify area and bulk requirements for this district. Residential and Commercial Zoning Due to the fact that Residential and Commercial Zoning District standards are cross-referenced in several zoning district requirements, these standards have been included in Appendix F. 4 For specific OR-Outdoor Recreation District language and standards, see Appendix E. -50- Little Tinicum Island Feasibility Study In November 1985, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources, office of Resources Management, Bureau of Forestry, released a study prepared by Tredinnick/Waetzman Associates entitled "Little Tinicum Island: An Environmental Analysis and Evaluation of Alternative Plans." The purpose of this study was to eval- uate Little Tinicum Island, which is owned by the State of Pennsylvania and managed by the Bureau of Forestry, for its recreational development potential. Major elements of the study included evaluations of the island's flora and fauna, physical characteristics of the island as well as tides and navigation, a survey of boaters (which included information on current usage and recommendations for future usage), and an analysis of facilities construction costs. The following information about the island has been paraphrased from the study: Physical Characteristics The island, which may have developed as a result of silt deposition along an inside curve of the Delaware River, is slowly changing. It appears that the southwestern end of the island is eroding away, while the eastern tidal flats and shoals remain stable. Waves from passing freighters tend to erode island shores that are unprotected by the Three Square Bullrush tidal flats. Sandy beaches make up much of the southern shore of the island. Soils on this island are classified as TM-Tidal Marsh. Tides and Navigation The tides near Little Tinicum Island are 5.7 foot semi- diurnal tides. There are no navigational aids for boaters marked on charts of the area. The western portion of the back channel has been designated by the United States Coast Guard as a special anchorage area for pleasure craft. Navigation in the back channel is difficult at low tide, particularly for sail boats and deep draft vessels. Mudflats extend out an average of 300 feet around the island; at the east end of the island, mudflats extend out 1,200 feet. The entire island is in the 100-year floodplain of the Delaware River. Water Quality Although the study indicates that the overall quality of the Delaware River is improving, the Delaware River Basin Commission estimates that floodwaters and sewage which flow downstream during heavy rainstorms contribute to the lowering of local water quality. The study also reports that water quality near the island is very poor because Philadelphia's sewage treatment plants which lie upstream -51- are still discharging effluents. Water quality testing in this part of the river is performed at Paulsboro, New Jersey (but water quality can vary greatly up or downstream from this point). Water quality standards for boating and swimming are 770 counts/ml. and 200 counts/ml. of fecal coliform, respectively. Between 1984 and 1985, of the 17 sampling days, the water quality never met the swimming standard and only met the boating standard twice. Vegetation and Geomorphology The island is encircled by tidal freshwater wetlands. The interior of the island is composed of scrub forests and disturbed areas of fill and vegetation (see Figure 4). A number of plant species of concern (several of rare sta- tus) are located on the island. Many of the plants (of both common and rare status) provide significant food value to the resident and migratory wildlife population. Fires are an annual occurrence on the island in the summer months. Fish I I The waters surrounding the island (in particular the back channel) provide an important habitat and spawning ground for fish. Saltwater crabs have been reported near the island in summer and fall, and flounder have been observed near the island. The Fish Commission believes this area should be protected as a natural area and feels that any disruption of the shoreline or back channel through dredging would have a negative impact on local fisheries. This area is also stocked with tiger muskelunge by the Fish Commission. It is believed that some of the fish and wildlife in this area may be contaminated with PCB's. Birds Little Tinicum. Island is an important bird habitat. it is also a stopover area for migratory birds due to its loca- tion along the Atlantic Flyway. Several endangered and threatened species of birds have been sighted in this area. Mammals A number of small mammals have been sighted on the island. Boater Survey In order to better determine potential recreational uses for the island, a survey of boaters found on or near the island was performed. The results of this survey can be found in Appendix G. -S2- tim FIGURE D T N11C M iSL 1. 30 3b TM CR TM F CR C /7C)V PEEE)5@ 3b 30 30 *SCklIBIFOREST SQ.Apf BULO SOURCE: U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, "Draft Master Plan - The Tinicum National Environmental Center," I I-TiL-L u N 1978. -53- 110@ (Y. F Tol 4 WOOD -54 -54- m A RS CR VA 0 P,6 EDS C,P CR -ss- VEGET,@TION KEY- TM T @ D@L M@PSH (UPPER LO\/\/'i K) 3H THKEE-SQUAR- BULP13H M/@@-'IRSH CR 00 DS Sk SHRUBS F SCRUB/FOREST W WOOD DEBRIS G GR@\SSES H HERES -S6- Study Outcome The outcome of the study was a series of four plans for consideration. A brief synopsis of these plans is as follows: Plan A - Do little or nothing to the island Pro freedom and independence of visitors is preserved Con no restraint would be imposed which would protect existing wildlife and wildlife habitats Evaluation: current level of usage is low; therefore, it is felt that there would be few impacts Permitted backpacking/boating-type camping and Activities: picnicking Costs minimal (only for signs marking the camping areas) Plan B Designate island as a natural area Permitted camping, fires, possibly swimming Activities: (a water quality consideration), wildlife refuge Prohibited duck blind construction, hunting Activities: (or limited hunting even though hunting is generally permitted in natural areas) Additional Bureau of Forestry and Fish Com- Comments mission could designate the island as a refuge for reptiles and amphi- bians - catching or killing would be prohibited Costs 2 trash cans and clearance of a short trail ($ depends on cost of labor and length of trail) Plan C - Provide recreational facilities for boaters and hunters (Natural area designation would apply) Construction of facilities on south side of island Permitted hunting, swimming, camping, and Activities: fires (designated areas) Prohibited duck blind construction Activities: -56- Improve- nature trail, boardwalk over ments wetlands, aids to navigation, docks, moorings, toilets, trash cans Costs $30,000-53,000 Plan D - Designation of island as Special Use Area or State Park (if the # of visitors substantially increases) Limit access to the south shore (to limit wildlife disturbance and preserve tidal marsh plants) Permitted picnicking, mooring Activities: Prohibited hunting and fires, boats on land Activities: Improve- docks, toilets, picnic tables, ments grills, trails - Enforcement Costs- (see C plus $3,000 and an employee staff) Synopsis A, B, C for current level of usage with moderate increase. If the level of visitors increased significantly, access may need to be restricted or limited. D would require enforcement staff Present Policy According to the Bureau of Forestry, the State's present policy for Little Tinicum Island is that it be left in its natural state. The Bureau does not envision any immediate changes in its list of permitted activities which include hunting, camping, picnicking, and camp fires. The Bureau also does not have any immediate plans for improvements (i.e., trails, docks, etc.) to the island. Any future designation as a "natural area" would result in more environmental protection in the form of prohibitions on the disturbance of flora or fauna, etc. Tinicum. National Environmental Center Master Plan History Tinicum. Marsh, located near the juncture of Darby Creek and the Delaware River, and Little Tinicum Island, located in the Delaware River along the Essington waterfront, comprise Delaware County's only large existing wetland area. In fact, they represent nearly all of Pennsylvania's tidal -57- wetlands. Once encompassing approximately 13,000 acres, this tidal freshwater marsh has been reduced to just a frac- tion of its original size (approximately 900 acres) as a result of years of landfill and development activities. This area continues to serve as a home and migratory stop- over for a number of common and endangered species of wildlife. In previous years the only portion of this marsh which was protected was an area, operated by the City of Philadelphia, Department of Recreation, known as the Tinicum Wildlife Preserve. Then, in 1972, in recognition of the marsh's critical value and need for protection, the Tinicum National Environmental Center (TNEC) was established by Public Law 92-326 as a unit of the National Wildlife Refuge System. This Act authorized the acquisition of lands deemed necessary for the preservation, restoration, and develop- ment of Tinicum. Marsh and the construction, administration, and maintenance of a wildlife interpretive center for the promotion of environmental education and the study of wildlife in its natural habitat. "The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ... in keeping with its overall mission for the Natio*nal Wildlife Refuge System, has recognized three major purposes of the Tinicum Environmental Center. a) To' preserve the natural resources of the 'Tinicum Marsh which represents the largest freshwater tidal marsh that remains in Pennsylvania. b) To provide environmental education opportunities for the schools and residents of the surrounding region. c) To provide quality wildlife-oriented recreation opportunities for the enjoyment of people in the surrounding region when it will not interfere with the primary purpose for which the area was established".5 As of 1983, TNEC encompassed 900 acres (145 of which were originally set aside as a wildlife preserve and given to the Department of the Interior in 1974 by the City of Philadelphia). Plans have been made to acquire more land which will bring the total number of acres to approximately 1,200. A master plan for development of the center was pre- pared by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service in 1978. It was approved by the U.S. Department of the Interior in 1981. The recommendations of the plan are as follows. 5 U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, "Draft Master Plan - The Tinicum National Environmental Center," 1978. _58- The TNEC Master Plan The TNEC Master Plan placed its emphasis on the alter- natives for satisfying four major program objectives as well as public facilities siting. These objectives are as follows: 1. Habitat preservation and restoration 2. Environmental education 3. Wildlife oriented recreation 4. Non-wildlife oriented recreation The recommendations resulting from the study's eval- uations can be seen in Table 5. TABLE 5 TNEC MASTER PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS 1. Habitat Preservation and Restoration Maintain all existing tidal wetlands. Where feasible, restore former wetlands as tidal wetlands (i.e.-, certain ' existing non-tidal wetlands excavated tidal lagoons). Impounded wetlands which cannot be restored to tidal wetlands should be managed as open water and managed marsh habitats. Excavated tidal lagoons which cannot be restored to tidal wetlands should be managed as open water habitats. Filled wetlands which cannot be restored to tidal wetlands should be managed as transitional and upland habitats. Natural uplands shall be managed as transitional and upland habitats. 2. Environmental Education and Interpretation The education and interpretative program should be based on six month themes: (1) Tinicum's wetland ecology; (2) values of environmentally sensitive areas; (3) history of the region; (4) wetland habitat managemen 't in the U.S.; (5) Delaware estuary ecology; and (6) alternate energy sour- ces. _59- TABLE 5 TNEC MASTER PLAN RECOMMENDATIONS (CONTINUED) Emphasis should be placed on direct outdoor experiences. An environmental education building should be constructed to provide exhibit space, audi- toriums, classrooms and laboratories, and required support facilities. Educational/interpretive experiences shou ld be pro- vided to fit varied needs of different visitors including the handicapped. A teacher training program should be maintained to enable teachers from the region's school systems to use the Center for their classes, as opposed to the Center providing all teaching staff. 3. Wildlife Oriented Recreation Habitats and facilities provided to achieve other objectives of the Center should be designed wherever possible for ' multiple use by visitors seeking wildlife oriented recreation. An extensive land-based network for dike and upland trails and wetland boardwalks should be provided. A waterbased trail network should be designed for visitors desiring to use canoes and other similar craft. Opportunities for recreational fishing should be provided. 4. Non-Wildlife Oriented Recreation Non-wildlife oriented recreation activities should be deferred until substantial progress has been made towards fulfilling the mandated objectives of the Center. Should the need exist to reconsider non-wildlife oriented recreation, further consideration shou ld be given to the former Folcroft landfill and cer- tain contiguous natural upland areas as potential sites for non-wildlife oriented recreation. 5. Locations of major Public Facilities The major entrance to the Center should be from Lindbergh Avenue, which would provide direct -60- access to the eastern section of the project area. A minor entrance should be located from Wanamaker Avenue to provide direct access to the western section of the project area. No public access road system should be provided beyond the parking areas at the east and west entrances to the Center. The environmental education building should be located on the eastern section of the project areas, to take advantage of future public trans- portation access and proximity to managed wet land and open water habitats. SOURCE: U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, "Draft Master Plan - The Tinicum National Environmental Center," 1978. As part of the Master Plan's efforts to evaluate TNEC's future needs, programs, and final recommendations, the study attempted to estimate the future usage of the facility.. Due to the fact that there are no other facilities comparable to TNEC, it was difficult to estimate the exact number of users expected to visit the site. -However, the study did indi- cate a range of visitors based upon previous usage infor- mation. The figures ranged from 68,000 visitors per year (with little or no sustained effort to inform the public of TNEC's programs) to 400,000 visitors per year (if there were to be an effective dissemination of public information). Although it was expected that the maximum projection of 400,000 visitors per year would not create usage conflicts with the purposes of the Center, the average of the two figures listed above (245,180 visitors) was used for master planning purposes. See Table 6. TABLE 6 TNEC PROJECTED VISITORS6 minimum and maximum projections, with profiles of visitors by type, are presented in the following tabulation. Average Weekday Minimum Maximum School groups 175 700 Special groups 20 60 Residents of metropolitan 25 200 region Other 5 125 Per day 225 1,085 Per week 5,425 6 U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service, "Draft Master Plan - The Tinicum National En- vironmental Center," 1978. -61- TABLE 6 TNEC PROJECTED VISITORS (CONTINUED) Average Weekend Day Minimum Maximum Special groups 20 300 Residents of metropolitan 60 800 region Other 10 250 Per weekend day 90 1,350 Per weekend 180 2,700 Total per week 1,305 8,125 Total annual 67,860 422,500 Projected minimum annual attendance 67,860 Projected maximum annual attendance 422,500 Average of above projected attendances 245,180 Essington Waterfront Impacts Should the Essington waterfront study area be developed to accommodate additional (most likely weekend) recreational users and visitors, it is likely that TNEC will also feel the impacts resulting from an overflow effect onto the fa- cility. Given the fact that the-master planning performed was based bn a 245,180 visitor estimate (with facilities having the ability to accommodate 400,000 visitors), it is unlikely that waterfront development would strain TNEC's resources. -62- SECTION VII PARCEL ANALYSIS For the purpose of parcel analysis, the study area par- cels were mapped from the Delaware County Board of Assess- ment Tax Maps; each was assigned a number so that it could be easily identified and referenced in the text. A copy of this map (titled Figure A) can be found in the back pocket of this document. Each of the individual study area parcels was researched using print-outs supplied by the County Board of Assessment. Data compiled included parcel owner and address, location, assessed value, last date purchased, purchase price, and approximate acreage. (See Table 1) . It should be noted that the information provided by the Board of Assessment is sketchy and that acreages on Table 1 are as indicated in County records. It should also be noted that upon visual examination of the tax maps, the Planning Department noted some obvious errors in acreage. Such errors were corrected and noted on the table. Parcel Inventory Analysis As can be seen in Table 1, only a small percentage of the parcels show any record of sale/purchase. The County Board of Assessment believes that this may be a result of a combination of long-term ownership and intra-family sales and transfer. It should be noted that a number of the study area parcels are approximately 25' X 1001 in size (or some multiple thereof). Even though these lots appear to be extremely small, the Board of Assessment reports that many of the lots have been merged in order to allow for the construction of single-family dwellings located on more than one lot. Some of the smaller lots have never been devel- oped. Visual Parcel Evaluation Based on a drive-through of the study area, each in7 dividual parcel in the study area was visually assessed for its existing land use, its status (active, vacant, underutilized), physical access constraints, aesthetics, and potential land use. Many of the smaller residential parcels (such as the 251 X 1001 lots) were very difficult to evaluate due to their size and the appearance that structures straddled lot lines. The larger (and more readily developable) parcels were easier to evaluate. Due to the number of parcels in the study area (42), this section of the study will not go into a parcel by parcel evaluation. Rather, the following section will discuss those parcels which the Planning Department deems significant due to their existing land use, -63- TABLE I STUDY AREA PARCEL INVENTORY Parcel Assessed Last Date Purchase Approximate larcel owner and Address Location Value Purchased Price Acreage 1 Piasecki Aircraft 2nd Street Plant $ 90,000 07/05/85 1 39.6 ac.* P.O. Box 360 Essington, PA 19029 (Title held by: DCIDA One S. Olive Street Media, PA 19063) 2** Philadelphia Electric Company Second Street 8,700 12/19/77 206,400 5 ac. 2301 Market Street Philadelphia, PA 19101 3 Corinthian Yacht Club 2nd Street west of 20,000 04/10/-88 1 10.4 ac. 2nd Street Taylor Avenue Essington, PA 19029 4 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Governor Printz 20,000 11/03/80 2 5 ac. Pennsylvania Historical and Park (combined) (combined) Museum Commission P.O. Box 1026 Harrisburg, PA 17120 (2 parcels) 5 John Bosacco Walbers 137,600 - - 6.77'ac. 2nd Street and Taylor Avenue 2nd & Taylor Avenue Essington, PA 19029 6 Randle J. & Eleanor Hommel 145 Taylor Avenue 800 - - 25' X 1051 128 Taylor Avenue Essing on, PA 19029 7 Randle & Eleanor Hommel 104 Taylor Avenue 1,400 - - 51' X 1211 145 Taylor Avenue Essing on, PA 19029 8 Riverside Yacht Club Old Lazaretto Tr' 3,000 - - 100, X 5471 Wanamaker Avenue ill, Essington, PA 19029 DCPD correction per Board of Assessment Parcel Map Recently transferred to the West End Boat Club -64- TABLE I STUDY AREA PARCEL INVENTORY (CONTINUED) Parcel Assessed Last Date Purchase Approximate 3rcel Owner and Address Location Value Purchased Price Acreage 9 Robert Mills (Seaplane 2nd Street $ 11,000 $ 3671 X 10431 Base) X ill, 2nd Street Essingt n, PA 19029 D & J Associates 79 LaGrange Avenue 21,000 07/02/86 350,000 2361 X 2401 39 industrial Highway Essingt n, PA 19029 11 Edward Laub (et ux) 95 LaGrange Avenue 1,000 - - 501 X 981 95 LaGrange Avenue Essingt n, PA 19029 12 Gordon Wills (et ux) 100 LaGrange Avenue 800 - - 251 X 981 99 LaGrange Avenue Essington, PA 19029 13 Gerald Johnson 101 LaGrange Avenue 2,000 03/05/84 63,200 501 X 981 101 LaGrange Avenue Essingt n, PA 19029 14 Melvin & Evelyn Jacobs 102 LaGrange Avenue 200 - - 501 X 981 331 Warwick Avenue Essington, PA 19029 15 Arthur J. & Susan P. Jacobs 102 LaGrange Avenue 1,800 - - 100, X 98, 102 LaGrange Avenue Essington, PA 19029 16 Daniel R. & Barbara M. Stokes 119 LaGrange Avenue 1,600 11/14/80 43,000 631 X 991 X 118 LaGrange Avenue 251 X 981 Essington, PA 19029 87.51 X 98.8*. 17 Joseph Jarek (et ux) 125 LaGrange Avenue 900 - - 381 X 98' X 125 LaGrange Avenue 851 X 941 Essington, PA 19029 38.21 X 98.9' Stub Street Parcel DCPD correction per Board of Assessme nt Parcel Map -65- TABLE 1 STUDY AREA PARCEL INVENTORY (CONTINUED) Parcel Assessed Last Date Purchase Approximate ?arcel owner and Address- Location Value Purchased Price Acreage 18 Edward M. & Kathleen M. 127 LaGrange Avenue $ 1,100 09/02/82 30,000 741 X 991 Campanile 127 LaGrange Avenue Es sing on, PA 19029 - 19 Stephen R. Emplitt (et ux) 138 LaGrange Avenue 1,200 - 751 X 991 138 LaGrange Avenue Essing on, PA 19029 20 Walter G. & Yvonne Lee 140 LaGrange Avenue 1,300 6-9/ /85 57,000 251 X 991 140 LaGrange Avenue Es on,_PA 19029 Melvin & Evelyn Jacobs Carre Avenue West 8,500 - - 2 ac.* 331 Warwick Avenue Essing on, PA 19029 Riverfront, Inc. Saude & Front Sts. 16,800 05/06/88 400,000 2.2 ac. P.O. Box 547 Drexel Hill, PA 19026 Christine Templin Front Street 2,000 03/20/85 1 125"X 2361 402 Front Street Essington, PA 19029 -63--/10/85 1 1251 X 2101 Q@4 Judith Newlin Bartram Avenue 3,500 552 Biddle Street Chesapeake, MD 21915 Fox Grove Marina Bartram Avenue 3,000 03/31/86 22,500 2.55 ac. 8 Bartram Avenue (Dock) Essin on, PA 19029 - - 251 X 251 6 Leonard Lynch (et ux) E 11 Bartram Avenu 1,000 8 Bartram Avenue 501 X 4451 X Essinqton, PA 19029 1 75* C)Stub Street Parcel DCPD correction per Board of Assessment Pa-rcel Map -66- TABLE I STUDY AREA PARCEL INVENTORY (CONTINUED) Parcel Assessed Last Date Purchase Approximate larcel owner and Address Location Value Purchased Price Acreage Francis Marr 6 Bartram Avenue $ 2,200 - $ 831 X 501 6 Bartram Avenue Essington, PA 19029 Walter Jarek (et ux) 500 Front Street 1,000 - 251 X 1251 500 Front Street 251 X 1001* Essington, PA 19029 Francis A. Marr (et ux) 502 Front Street 800 - 251 X 1251 502 Front Street 251 X 1351* Essington, PA 19029 James F. Duncan (et al) Front Street 400 - 251 X 1251 504 Front Street S. 50 Fr. Essington, PA 19029 James F. Duncan (et al) 504 Front Street 500 - 1 251 X 1251 504 Front Street 251 X 400+1* Essington, PA 19029 U2 Mary C. & Joseph Kepler 506 Front Street 200 - - 251 X 1001 506 Front Street - rear 251 X 300+1* Essington, PA 19029 Mary C. & Joseph Kepler 506 Front Street 200 - - Lot 4 512 Front Street Essington,. PA 19029 Q J4 Mary C. & Joseph Kepler 508 Front Street 500 - - 251 X 5301* 508 Front Street Essinqton, PA 19029 Kenneth Hangland Front Street 800 - - 251 X 5301* 510 Front Street Rqqinnf- - 029 C)Stub Street Parcel DCPD correction per Board of Assessment Parcel Map -67- TABLE 1 STUDY AREA PARCEL INVENTORY (CONTINUED) Parcel Assessed Last Date Purchase Approximate Parcel owner and Address Location Value Purchased Price Acreage Francis A. & Patricia J. Corner-Front and 8,000 501 X 530' Brolley Jansen 108 Erickson Avenue Essington.,_PA 19029 _T7T_ Ray R. Brown (Anchorage Front and Jansen 12,500 03/20/81 1 2001 X 540' Marin6) 1404 Thrush Lane 0-1 West Chester, PA 19380 Russell Zurinsky Erickson E. 300 2001 X 560' 240 LaGrange Avenue SE Co. Essington, PA 19029 Q-2) Fred H. Hoffken Putcon Avenue 300 2001 X 580' 215 Bartram Avenue Essington, A 19029 40 Francis A. Brolley 4 Poulsen Avenue 40,500 6401 X 1261 109 Carre Avenue (combined) X 3501 X 700+ Essington, PA 19029 (2 parcels) 41 Tinicum Properties Route 291 1,380,000 07/03/86 9,000,000 230 ac. Assoc. Ltd. (entire 10 Industrial Highway parcel) Lester, PA 19029 42 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Little Tinicum 30,000 12/07/82 157 ac.* Department of Forests and Island Waters 3rd and Reilly Streets Harriburg, PA 17120 SOURCE: Delaware County Board of Assessment, March 1989. DCPD correction per Board of Assessment Parcel Map -68- size, vacant or underutilized status, and development poten- tial. It should be noted that all waterfront parcels in the study area lie within the 100-year floodplain. Parcel 1 - Piasecki Aircraft This site is one of the most significant parcels in the entire study area. Even though there is currently a light industrial operation (with related structures) on this site, much of this 39.6 acre parcel is vacant and can be con- sidered underutilized. The only other land use on this par- cel is the Fish Commission boat dock and office trailer. Access to the site is via Second Street; access to the boat dock is via an unpaved road. Almost all of this parcel lies within the 100-year floodplain, the western and southern portions contain wetlands (per the National Wetlands Map (NWI)), and the western half of the site contains hydric soils. This means that intensive development of the site for anything other than open space, park or recreation (OSPR) purposes may come under close scrutiny by the regulatory -agencies. It should be noted that the existing Fish Commission boat dock area (at the southeastern end of the parcel) appears to offer the greatest potential for a waterfront public access area. Parcel 2, - Philadelphia Electric Company. - West End Boat Club This parcel, which Table 1 indicates belongs to PECO, was recently transferred to the owners of the West End Boat Club, located in the City of Chester. The site is currently- vacant and there is no paved access to the parcel. Much of the site lies within the 100-year floodplain and contains hydric soils. The NWI indicates a wetland along the shoreline. As with Parcel 1, the best use for this site is OSPR. Given the fact that the parcel was recently trans- ferred to the West End Boat Club (a social club which main- tains a -small number of boats), it is reasonable to assume that a similar, and possibly expanded, marina use of the parcel can be expected for this site. Parcel 3 - Corinthian Yacht Club The current land use on this site is that of a private social club. An interview conducted several years ago indi- cated that siltation along the shoreline has limited its use as a boating facility. Although the site is currently active as a social club, it is underutilized as a boat club due to the siltation problems. Access to the parcel is excellent. Visually, the parcel has a distinct park/estate-like atmosphere. Given the private nature of this already devel- oped site, it is suggested that it be left as is. -69- Parcel 4 - Governor Printz Park This state-owned park, is actively used as such. Access is very good, with ample parking available adjacent to Walbers Restaurant. This park does, however, need aesthetic improvements and better signage. Given the outstanding nature of the views of the river from this site, special attention should be given to shoreline treatment. Parcel 5 - Bosacco-Walbers This parcel is another signi.ficant study area parcel. It has been developed with a number of mixed uses, the pri- mary one being a motel/restaurant. The property is very active, but the deteriorated boat dock facilities and over- sized parking area render this parcel underutilized. Access to the site is good. The recommended use for this site is to continue its current operations with an expansion and improvement of its existing piers. The site is in dire need of landscaping, improved signage, and other aesthetic improvements. Parcel 8 - Riverside Yacht Club This-parcel is a private yacht club with existing piers and boat dock area. Access to this site is good (via a shared driveway with Parcel '9). This site, which is adja- cent to a seaplane base could benefit from better signage and landscaping to improve the overgrown appearance of the accessway. The land use on th*is site should be left as is. Parcel 9 - Robert Mills Seaplane Base This site may be the most significant site in the study area. It is currently occupied by a number of mixed uses including a commercial boat launch/repair/storage operation, seaplane base, dock, and museum/office. The most signifi- cant structure on the site is the old Lazaretto building, an historic structure dating back to 1800. Access to the par- cel could be greatly improved by removing the uncontrolled growth along the driveway it shares with the Riverside Yacht Club. This site is greatly underutilized. The parcel, when combined (or developed in a unified manner) with parcels 4 and 5, has the potential to become the hub of the Tinicum waterfront. The focal point of this parcel should be the Lazaretto. Before this is done, however, the owner of this parcel must do whatever is possible to improve the aesthetics of the entire property, in particular the boat storage area. Better public access and improvements to the existing boat launch and pier system is crucial to the maximization of this parcel's potential. -70- Parcel 21 - Jacobs-Rossi Boat Yard This parcel is actively used for boat storage and re- pair. Access to the site is good. The parcel could benefit from aesthetic improvements. The recommended use for this site is to have it remain as is. Parcel 22 - Riverfront, Inc. This parcel is currently vacant but has recently been purchased for the purpose of development into a multi-family residential housing complex with marina slips. Even though the parcel lies in the 100-year floodplain, the proposed structures can be floodproofed to comply with local regula- tions. Access to the site is good. The proposed land use seems appropriate for the site. Parcels 23 and 24 - Templin and Newlin These parcels are currently occupied by single-family dwelling units on relatively large lots. Access to these parcels is good. Although these two lots are currently- being used as residences, if the lots were to be combined with Parcel 25, the entire parcel would have exceptional development value as a large waterfront marina facility. Parcel 25 - Fox Grove Marina , i This parcel is occupied by a private marina facility. The facility is active and has a somewhat park-like atmosphere. Access to this parcel is via Bartram Avenue, a narrow residential street. Even though it is recommended that the existing land use continue at this site, better access is needed to negotiate boats and trailers on Bartram Avenue. If this parcel were to be combined with Parcels 23 and 24, such access as well as more facilities could be pro- vided. Parcel 26 - Lynch This parcel appears to be used as a boat yard area for Fox Grove Marina. Access to this parcel is also via Bartram Avenue (at the terminus of the street) and has the same problems as Parcel 25. This parcel is in need of aesthetic improvement. Parcels 27 through 36 'These parcels contain a number of existing residences. Should it ever be possible to assemble these parcels, they would produce a good development site. Such a scenario appears unlikely at this time. -71- Parcel 37 - Brown-Anchorage Marina This parcel contains a number of warehouses, a boat yard, boat launch, and a snack bar. It appears to be underutilized as a marina facility. This parcel is dif- ficult to access and is in need of aesthetic improvements. Signage improvements are greatly needed. This site should be further investigated for its waterfront access potential. Parcels 38 and 39 - Surinsky and Hoffken Even though these narrow vacant parcels are zoned for industrial use, they are virtually unusable as such due to their size and location. These parcels (if combined) could, however, serve as a passive recreation area with benches or tables for overlooking the river. It should be noted that just north of parcel 29 (outside of the study area), there is a vacant lot which might be able to be developed with a view of the river in mind. Parcel 41 - Tinicum Properties This parcel (which is part of the Tinicum Properties industrial park to the north) is a very large vacant tract of land. It lies completely in the 100-year floodplain. The NWI also indicates that -much of this area is wetlands. A wet site such as this could be difficult to develop given current environmental regulations. -72- SECTION VIII REGULATORY ISSUES Before sele'cting a site for development it is important to consider what regulations may govern the development of, or the activities on, the particular parcel of land. Aside from the MPC-mandated local and county roles in the subdi- vision/land development review process (which would apply to any and all developments), portions of the Township, in par- ticular the study area, are subject to a number of addi- tional state and federal regulations, most of which govern environmental features relating to waterfronts and wetlands. The following text addresses those regulations at the local, state, and federal levels which must be considered when contemplating development for the Tinicum waterfront. It should be noted that for more information on any of the following regulatory programs, it is best to contact the Delaware County Planning Department or one of the specific regulatory agencies mentioned in this study. An additional source -of information, particularly as it relates to waterfront development,. is the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission (DVRPC), which was instrumental in pro- viding resource materials for this section. The Figure 1 flowchart contained herein was prepared by DVRPC,. It was extracted from the "Waterfront Developer's Permit Handbook," a valuable resource prepared and distributed by DVRPC at the request of the Pennsylvania Coastal Zone Management Program. Local/County Land Development Reviews Authority The Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (MPC), Act 247 of 1968, as amended, is the enabling legislation which for years has granted municipalities the right to: it ... plan their development and to govern the, same by zoning, subdivision and land development ordi- nances, planned residential development and other ordinances, by official maps, by the reservation of certain land for future public purpose and by the acquisition of such land; to promote the conser- vation of energy through the use of planning prac- tices and to promote the effective utilization of renewable energy sources; providing for the establishment of planning commissions, planning departments, planning committees and zoning hearing boards, authorizing them to charge fees, make inspections and hold public hearings; providing for mediation; providing for transferrable development rights; providing for appropriations, appeals to -73- FIGUREI- PENNSYLVANIA PERMIT PROCESS FOR WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT Pennsylvania's Coastal zone mi iagement Al I I! -.- Eli it up Urban Waterfront Action Group UWAG Preapplication (UWAG) Meeting Available ... . ............... .... ... ... .. ......................... ... . .. ......... Interstate Historical A S Federal Local CITY Museum OF a A DELAWARE Commission PA Environmental RMY PHILADELPHIA RIVER BASIN DEPARTMENT OF Prot ction C RPS OF COMMISSION A ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES Ag:ncy ENGINEERS TOWNSHIPS Projects having a * Water Obstructions Structures & Work a A Substantial PA Air Quality (except Phila.) In Navigable Waters BOROUGHS Impactonthe Fish * Water Supply (Public) Work That Affects Water resources Commission Water Quality Management Navigable Waters Dept. of the basin Waste Management U.S. Dredge and Fill A of Fish and A Community Wildlife Affairs Division A of A Division BUCKS/ Coastal A of DELAWARE Zone Rivers and A A U.S. coast County Management Wetlands Guard Planning PA Conservation National W,*,torfr:nt Agencies Game Marine Fa.IIItI* Fisheries Commission PERMIT DECISION Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission Applicant Dagement oup April 1989 A = Advisory courts and penalties for violations; and repealing acts and parts of acts.1 On November 30, 1988, the Pennsylvania General Assembly passed Act 170. This legislation (which took effect on February 21, 1989) constitutes the first comprehensive update of the MPC since 1972. Although Act 170 addresses many of the same items/issues covered by Act 247, this legislation has strengthened the MPC through the revision of definitions and the granting of authority to establish review fees and provisions for infrastructure (water supply, sewer) improvementst as well as historic and natural features preservation. Other sections of the Act provide for changes in procedural matters. General Process As it now stands, the MPC requires all land developments (subdivisions of land, the improvement of one, two, or more contiguous lots for the purpose of two or more residential or non-residential buildings, or the allocation of land or space among two or more occupants such as with streets, open space condominiums, etc.) to undergo both local and county planning commission review processes. Although the ultimate authority to disapprove or grant approval (with or without conditions) to a development plan lies with the munici- pality, the MPC requires that counties review such plans for adequacy relative to local, state, and federal regulations. Local review is based on the same criteria. Plans submitted for review can be at the sketch, pr elim- inary, or final stage. Depending on the type of plan, the submission will undergo a different level of scrutiny. Generally speaking, the following is the level at which the various plans are reviewed: Sketch Plan - conceptual (relative to zoning - fewer plan requirements) Preliminary Plan - compliance with zoning and subdivision requirements (emphasis on final design) Final Plan - should contain all items shown on the preliminary plan as well as any -modifications (recommended at the prelimi- nary plan review level) neces- sary to grant approval to and ultimately record the plan. Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, Act 247 of 1968, as amended. -75- Development plan submissions to Tinicum Township require seven copies of the plan. Current Township plan review fees are $25 per lot, plus engineering fees. Fees for land de- velopments not involving subdivision of land are based on the engineering costs associated with plan review. Develop- ment plan submissions to the Delaware County Planning Department (DCPD) must include three copies of the plan, a County plan review application, and the appropriate review fee as specified in the County's Fee Schedule (See Appendix Under MPC regulations, municipalities have 90 days2 to review development plans, act on those plans, and notify the applicant of its determination; counties have 30 days to review the same plans, the clock starting the day the munic- ipality forwards the application to the County Planning Department. In the case of both local and county review deadlines, failure to review and respond to an application within the specified time period constitutes approval of the plan. (See Table 1 for a flowchart illustrating the local and County review processes.) As stated previously, development plans are reviewed relative to their conformance with local (zoning and sub- division/land development) regulations. Nonconformance with zoning regulations is the most common reason for plan disapproval. Variances from zoning requirements may be granted by the local Zoning Hearing Board, but such relief is designed for hardship cases (physical land constraints, etc :) only. Although Delaware County Planning Commission review recommendations are considered advisory, many of the comments and suggestions made in County-level reviews are incorporated into local plan reviews. Provided that the Township finds the applicant's pro- posal to be in compliance with all local regulations, the plan is granted approval. Such approval may be granted con- tingent upon satisfying additional requirements (such as submission of additional information, obtaining state and federal permits, provision of utilities, etc.). once final approval has been granted by the munici- pality (notification must take place within fifteen days), the plan is signed by both the municipality and the County. This plan (after having been notarized) is then taken to the County Office of the Recorder of Deeds for recording within 90 days of municipal approval. 2 Note: the clock starts on the date of the regular meeting of the governing body or planning agency (whichever comes first). Should this meeting occur more than 30 days following the date of application, the 90 days is measured 30 days from the file date of the application. -76- Figure 2 THE LAND DEVELOPMENT REVIEW PROCESS Subdivision/ Land Development Plans 10 Plans and Township Review Fee COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT TOWNSHIP 3 Plans and County Application Fee- -(see Appendix A) 4W County Planning .Department Review Township Review 4W 4W County Planning Commission Action. Township (3rd Tuesday of every month) Action 1W Notification of Parties Notification of Parties - Notify Applicant (within 90 days)* - Notify Township Township Signs County Plannin Department Signs $Ian .Notarized Plan woo' (if approved) 1W Record Plan at Count Recorder of Deeds (within 90 Tays of OoOO* 3 @Plans and Township approval) *90-120 days (see-page 76 for explanation) -77- State Regulations - Environmental The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources (DER) is the agency responsible for the management of all state-level environmental programs, including the issuance of any permits, licenses, certifications, etc. mandated by state environmental regulations. DER is comprised of a number of individual bureaus (and divisions), each of which is responsible for a different facet of resources management (e.g. Bureau of Dams and Waterway Management, Division of Waterways and Stormwater Management or Division of Rivers and Wetland Conservation, Bureau of Oil and Gas Management, etc.). Although the state General Assembly enacted a number of its own environmental regulations, many of Pennsylvania's regulations are either mandated by or based upon similar federal regulations (e.g. air quality, hazardous waste, floodplains, wetlands, etc.). In many cases, the state and federal roles are intertwined (e.g. 401 Water Quality Certification is required from the state before issuance of federal wetlands permits). Other Pennsylvania regulations are state or project specific. The following deals with several of DER's major environ- mental regulations which may relate to development along the Essington waterfront. It should be noted that regulations relating to development activities which have not been suggested for the study area (i.e. solid waste, mining, etc.) will not be discussed here. Chapter 105 Regulations The most important as well as the most inclusive body of regulations dealing with waterfront/waterway development in Pennsylvania is Chapter 105 (Dams Safety and Waterway Management Rules and Regulations), issued pursuant to Act 325 (Dam Safety and Encroachments Act of 1978). A copy of these regulations can be obtained by contacting the DER Bureau of Dams and Waterway Management or Bureau of Water Resources Management and their various divisions which ad- minister the Chapter 105 program. Chapter 105 is extremely important in that it addresses almost every issue associated with water-related and shore- line development (including wetlands). This means that almost any of the proposed activities for the study area, specifically, new piers, walkways, marinas, and even buildings and parking lots (if they involve the alteration of wetlands) will require permits from the State of Pennsylvania. Permit reviews for water-based development are evaluated on the basis of the specific activity and the degree to which it may impact on the area. Such reviews are not per- -78- formed in a vacuum, however. A number of state agencies (not limited to those listed below) will receive a copy of the permit application and be asked to comment on the proposal's impacts. Although comments are advisory, they are given serious consideration when making a decision whether or not to issue a permit (and under what conditions). A copy of the regulations governing the review of permit applications can-be found in Appendix I. Agencies which have a review role in the state per- mitting process are as follows: 1. DER, Bureau of Dams and Waterway Management Reviews applications for consistency with Chapter 105 regulations. 2. DER, Bureau of Water Resources Management, Division of Rivers and Wetland Conservation - Reviews appli- cations for consistency with current Chapter 105 wetlands policies and impacts. 3. Pennsylvania Fish Commission - Reviews application for consistency with applicable laws. 4. Pennsylvania Game Commission - Reviews application for consistency with applicable laws. 5. DER, Bureau of Water Resources Management, Division of Coastal Zone Management - Reviews application for consistency with Pennsylvania's Coastal Zone Management Program policies. 6. Pennsylvania Bureau for Historic Preservation (See State Regulations - Historic) It should be noted that Chapter 105 regulations govern "submerged lands of the Commonwealth," and before granting a permit for piers or any other obstruction "in or over lands belonging to the Commonwealth," the applicant must f irst obtain "easement, right-of-way, license, or lease" to "occupy submerged lands of the Commonwealth. " Such per- mission is relatively easy to obtain. For more information, check the Chapter 105 regulations. Rare/Endangered Species Although there are specific state regulations which govern the protection of rare and endangered species of plant and animal life, the initial review of proposals involving impacts to these "natural resources" will be per- formed as part of the wetlands review process under Chapter 105. It should be noted that a number of these rare and endangered species have been sighted in portions of Tinicum Township; therefore, the likelihood that they exist on study area parcels should be considered. -79- Floodplain Regulations As stated in the background document, much of the study area lies within the 100-year floodplain. 100-year flood- plains are regulated at three levels of government - federal, state, and local. Local regulations, which are required by the state, are, at a minimum, as strict as the state's regulations, (which are at least as strict as federal regulations). Although the federal government does not require municipalities to adopt local ordinances governing floodplains, in order for residents to be eligible for flood insurance such regulations must be in effect. The most significant development consideration in the 100-year floodplain portions of the study area is the re- quirement that the lowest floor (including the basement) of new construction (and improvements to existing struc- tures) be "elevated or designed and floodproofed to one foot above the base flood elevation" or if below one foot, be "watertight with walls substantially impermeable to the passage of water..." Structures and buildings placed on floodplain parcels are also to be constructed "so as to offer minimum obstruction to the flow of water and ... be designed to have a minimum obstruction effect on the flow and height of floodwater." The storage of materials which are "buoyant, flammable, explosive, or injurious-to human, animal or plant life..." are regulated such that they must be "elevated or designed and -constructed to remain com- pletely dry up to at least li feet above the one-hundred year flood." For specific floodplain and floodproofing require-ments, contact Tinicum Township. When considering the prospect of new construction or improvements to existing facilities in the study area, it does not appear that the construction of piers, residences or other structures would encounter major problems as a result of the need to be floodproofed. The most significant constraint could be in terms of activities such as boat repair, refueling operations and the like because they may require the storage of large quantities of hazardous petro- leum products (listed under the 18 chemical substances regu- lated by the Township ordinance). Depending on the specific activity proposed, a developer may, need to investigate the need for. compliance with special floodproofing stan- dards. State Regulations - Historic Within the environmental permit review process for Chapter 105 permits or any other state or federal permit, there is an additional level of review which must take place by the Pennsylvania Bureau for Historic Preservation for projects involving properties either on or eligible for the National Register of Historic Places. While review of all projects affecting these historic resources is encouraged, -80- review is only required for those projects which involve the use of state or federal funds or for projects which are to receive rehabilitation tax credits issued under the Economic Recovery Tax Act (which covers rehabilitation of structures over 50 years old). Such reviews will evaluate the proposed rehabilitation scenario against the "Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings," available from the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service, Preser- vation Assistance Division. Study area properties which may be subject to these historic resource reviews are the Lazaretto, Governor Printz State Park, and Corinthian Yacht Club. For properties or other sites which may contain archaeological resources (such as the Corinthian property, Governor Printz State Park, and portions of Darby Creek and the Delaware River), the State of Pennsylvania may require a Phase I archaeological study (systematic shovel testing to a depth of eighteen inches). This type of study will be required before DER permits are issued; therefore, it is recommended that suspect areas be investigated as part of the preliminary development plan process. Should a site's archaeological resources be discovered once.construction has started, the state may require mitigation (resulting in both time and funding delays). Federal Regulations -'Environmental The U.S. Army, Corps of Engineers is the federal agency responsible for the issuance of permits affecting navigable waterways and wetlands. The authority for the two principle sets of 'regulations governing the issuance of Corps permits are Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 and Section 404 of the Federal Clean Water Act. Both sets of regulations are available from the local Corps of Engineers office in Philadelphia. As with state environmental permits, the review of federal permit applications is done on the basis of advisory comments from a number of federal agencies. These agencies are as follows: 1. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - Reviews applications for consistency with federal environ- mental regulations. (Note: EPA has veto power over Corps permits). 2. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Reviews applica- tions for the potential impacts on fish and wildlife resources, particularly in wetland areas. 3. National Marine Fisheries Service - Reviews appli- cations for potential impacts relating to fisheries resources. -81- 4. U.S. Coast Guard - Reviews applications for poten- tial impacts on navigation. Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899 This Act governs obstructions in "navigable waters of the United States" or waterways which impact on the same. Such obstructions include piers, bulkheads, etc. The Section 10 regulations also govern dredging, fill or other work done in navigable waters. Almost all of the activities proposed for the waterfront parcels in the- study area (in particular, shoreline stabilization, piers, bulkheads, walk- ways, etc.) will require a Section 10 permit. Section 404 of the Clean Water Act This set of regulations governs the placement of dredged or fill materials into "waters of the United States." These are the federal regulations which govern wetlands because the definition for waters of the United States includes wetlands. Since much of the study area may be considered a wetland, serious consideration should be given to the possible need for a Section 404 permit for almost any acti- vity in the study area which may involve filling (such as the construction of roads, buildings, parking, piers, etc.). Review of permits under Section 404 are based on several factors which include public and private need,- other available alternatives, etc. Given the case by case nature of review for these permits, it is best to discuss with the Corps any development proposals which may fall under these regulations. Section 401 of the Clean Water Act This section of the Clean Water Act requires a developer to obtain water quality certification before the issuance of any federal permit. Since this certification is performed at the state level by DER, a developer should check with the state before applying for any federal permits. Other Agencies Other agencies which may be involved in the development proposal and permit review processes are as follows: 1. Delaware River Basin Commission - Reviews proposals for all projects which may have an impact on water resources in the Delaware River basin (such as water diversions and withdrawals, draining and filling of marshes, floodplain encroachments, etc.) 2. Delaware River Port Authority - Reviews proposals affecting port development. -82- Joint Permit Application In order to streamline the permitting process at both the state and federal levels, the regulatory agencies have developed a joint permit application (see Appendix J). This application may be used for all state and federal permits mentioned previously. A full copy of this application can be obtained from any state or federal regulatory agency. Urban Waterfront Action Group In 1980, the Urban Waterfront Action Group (UWAG) was created for the purpose of guiding developers through the waterfront development review process. This program, which is sponsored by the Pennsylvania Coastal Zone Management Program and implemented by the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, is designed to help resolve permitting issues long before the developer has expended a great deal of time and expense on project development. Once a month, DVRPC holds pre-permit conferences at which time developers may present preliminary development proposals to a panel of representatives from the federal, state, and local (County) permitting and advisory agencies. The proposals are discussed in terms of merit, need for per- mitsf permitting process and possible needed mitigation measures.. Although the recommendations made by the UWAG are advisory only, -it is in the best interes@ of the developer to heed the warnings and recommendations made at these con- ferences because, more than likely, thp same recommendations may be made during the permit review process. A list of UWAG participants (extracted from the Waterfront Developers Permit Handbook) can be found in Appendix K). For more information about the UWAG, to schedule a pre-permit conference, or to order a copy of the Waterfront Developer's Permit Handbook, contact the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission. -83- I I I I I I I I APPENDIX A I I I I I I I I I I 0 1 APPENDIX A SECTION 61-13 GENERAL REGULATIONS These regulations shall be in force throughout the Township, as applicable to the particular zoning districts. They supplement the requirements which are listed in each zoning district. 61-13.A. OFF-STREET PARKING, LOADING, UNLOADING, AND ACCESS. Each use in the Township shall provide suf- ficient off-street parking, loading, unloading and access to serve its operations. Design standards are found in the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, Chapter 48A of the Township Code. 61-13.A.l. Off-Street Parking. a) Unless otherwise specified, parking shall be required on the particular lot which ;.S generating the parking requirement, Provision for shared parking across sub- division lines may be allowed in non- residential land uses provided that the overall development being served by th4is shared parking meets the overall parking requirements generated by this develop- ment. b) Parking requirements are expressed in terms of parking spaces for motor vehicles gauged to the specific land use. Refer to Chapter 48A of the Township Code for dimensional requirements of the spa- ces. Unless otherwise specified, gross floor area of the development shall be used to determine the necessary number of parking spaces. c) Table 3, page 93, lists the specific parking requirements for non-residential development. Residential parking stan- dards are found within each residential zoning district. d) Where the computation of required parking spaces results in a fraction of a space, only the fraction of one-half or more shall be counted as one additional space. A-1 61-13.A.2. Off-Street Loading and Unloading. Paved off-street loading and unloading area, sufficient to meet the requirements of use and with proper access to a public stre'et, shall be provided. Particular care shall be required for oversize motor vehicles and trailers. No loading area shall count toward a required parking space. Loading and unloading facilities shall be located on the same site as the use served, except in the case of multi-tenant office and industrial buildings and shopping centers. Table 4, page 95, lists the specific loading and unloading requirements. off-street loading areas are further regulated in the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, Chapter 48-A of the Code of Tinicum Township. 61-13.B. ACCESSORY USES AND/OR STRUCTURES. 61-13.B.1. Accessory uses and/or structures shall be per- mitted, subordinate and incidental to prin- cipal uses and/or structures on the same lot. 61-13.B.2. Accessory structures shall not be erected within the front yard. 61-13.B.3. Where an accessory use is located within a main or principal building, it shall be sub- ject to all regulations of this Ordinance applicable to the principal use. 61-13.B.4. In no instance shall an accessory building be located within a dedicated easement or right- of-way. 61-13.B.5. Any private accessory garage, toolshed and/or household storage structure facing an alley, driveway, passageway or side street shall have an entrance at least three (3) feet from the property line. In any event, the door or doors shall not swing across the property line. 61-13.C. SWIMMING POOLS. 61-13.C.l. Regulations for private swimming '(both in- ground and out-of-the-ground) and wading pools are provided in the Swimming Pool Ordinance, Chapter 49 of the Township Code. Public swimming pools shall also comply with these regulations. A-2 61-13.C.2. Private swimming pools are accessory to the principal use of a lot, and shall conform to the requirements of accessory structures. 61-13.C.3. No private swimming pool shall be constructed closer then five (5) feet to any side property line, eight (8) feet to any rear property line or eight (8) feet to any dwelling or building. Private swimming pools are prohibited in the front yard. 61-13.D. FENCING. 61-13.D.l. In all districts, no fence shall be erected or installed to a height of more than four (4) f eet in the front yard. For side and rear yards, no fence shall exceed eight (8) feet in height. The exception to the above require- ments shall be fences surrounding playing fields or courts, which may have a height not to exceed twelve (12) feet. 61-13.D.2. All fences shall be installed within the boundaries of the property. 61-13.D.3. Fencing shall be required to surround swimming pools. Fencing shall be at least six (6) feet high for in-ground pools.and fourty-two (42). inches high for out-of-the-ground pools. 61-13.D.4. Prior to the installation of any fence, a per- mit shall be required, to be issued by the Code Enforcement Officer. 61-13.E. BUFFERING AND LANDSCAPING. 61-13.E.l. Industrial and commercial uses shall provide buffering along the district boundaries be- tween themselves and all Residential Dis- tricts. Multi-family residential uses shall provide buffering between themselves and all other Residential Districts. Furthermore, buffering shall be required within specific districts as noted in the appropriate districts, to separate various developments from each other. 61-13.E.,2. The buffer line shall be measured from the district boundary line in cases where the dev'elopment is contiguous to the district line; from the nearest street line where a street serves as the district boundary line; or from the property line, in cases where the development does not abut either a district boundary line or that part of the development which has street frontage. A-3 -A 61-13.E.3 The buf f er depth may be part of the required side or rear yards. -In cases of conflict, the larger yard requirements shall apply. 61-13.E.4. The buffer area shall consist of an all-season vegetative treatment landscaped and maintained on a regular basis. Buffer areas typically will include grass, ground cover, shrubs and trees. Planted visual screens shall be that part of the buffer area devoted exclusively to shrub 'and tree plantings. maximum advantage shall be taken to keep existing healthy shrubs and trees. If the site is naturally wooded or covered by flowing or standing water, it may continue in its natural state. 61-13.E.5. Buffering shall be designed so that the requirement to meet performance standards (Section 61-15 of this ordinance) can be par- tially achieved by this action. Earth berming may also be used as part of the design. 61-13.E.6. The open space area of the site not part of the buffer requ-irements shall be landscaped with an all-season vegetative cover. 61-13.E,,7. No structure, Manufacturing or processing activity; storage of materials; or parking shall be permitted in the buffer area. 61-13.E.8. Non-residential district buffering standards are set forth in Table 5, page 96. Resi- dential buffer requirements are listed in each residential district. 61-13.F. LAND SUITABILITY. 61-13.F.l. Protection. Land shall be environmentally suitable for development, in order to protect the public health, safety and welfare. This requirement is especially necessary in development or redevelopment of former industrial sites, which potentially may contain industrial con- taminants from previous land uses. 61-13.F.2. Studies and Cleanup. Hydrogeological studies shall be required for known former or current industrial land use sites. The United States Environmental Protection Agency and/or the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources are the agencies with the authority to order any site A-4 clean up. The Township Engineer shall review subdivision and land development plans for land suitability, and advise the Township of the need to invoke this subsection, as cir- cumstances warrant. The applicant shall be responsible for paying all necessary legal and engineering costs. 61-13.G. FLOODPLAINS AND WETLANDS. 61-13.G.I. The Federal floodplain protection and insurance program is applicable in the Township. Under the auspices of the National Flood Insurance Program, the Tinicum Flood Insurance Rate Map (dated May 1, 1980) indi- cates various conditions applied to proposed development. A copy of this map may be reviewed at Town Hall. All structures, land areas and/or premises which are located in areas identified as floodplain are regulated by the Township Floodplain Ordinance, No. 527, as amended, contained in Chapter 20A of the Township Code. 61-13.G.2. Federal and State wetlands laws and regul'a- tions pertain to the sizeable wetlands areas located in the Township. The Federal Clean Water Act, Section 40*4; and the Pennsylvania Dam Safety and Encroachments Act, Chapter 105, include the pertinent requirements for land use in wetlands areas. 61-13.H. BASEMENTS. Basements for the purposes of sleeping quar- ters shall be prohibited. Basement area for heating, mechanical or similar equipment shall be permitted. 61-13.1. AIRPORT HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS. 61-13.1.1 Federal requirements govern the uses and height requirements in lands adjacent to air- ports. The Zoning Regulations for the Philadelphia International Airport, adopted by the Joint Airport Zoning Board for the City of Philadelphia and Delaware County on July 26, 1977, are applicable to Tinicum Township. Where there exists a conflict between these regulations and the Township Zoning Ordinance, the more stringent limitation or requirement shall govern and prevail. These provisions, derived from a federal model airport zoning ordinance, include the following regulations, among others: A-5 61-13.1.2. Airport areas, including approach, tran- sitional, horizontal.and conical areas. 61-13.1.3. Airport zone height limitation with reference to the air space above the airport. 61-13.1.4. Use restrictions. 61-13.1.5. Nonconforming uses. 61-13.1.6. Permits, with applicant required to apply to Tinicum Township for permits needed within the Township portion of the airport. 61-13.1.7. Administration and enforcement. A copy of these regulations shall be available for review at the Township Building. Where there exists a conflict between the Joint Airport Zoning Board regulations and the Township Zoning Code, the more stringent limi- tation or requirement shall govern and prevail. 61-13.J. SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAS. 61-13.j.l. Satellite dish antennas shall be considered accessory structures and uses, and shall comply with those provisions of this Ordinance. 61-13.J.2. In R-1 and R-2 Districts, roof-mounted satellite antennas are only permitted where a ground mount cannot obtain a usable satellite signal. 61-13.J.3. Either roof-mounted or gr.ound-based satellite dish antennas shall be permitted in all other districts. Satellite dish antennas shall be prohibited in the front yard. 61-13.J.4. No more than one satellite dish antenna shall be permitted on a lot, and its use shall be limited to that lot. 61-13.J.5. Every satellite dish antenna shall be ade- quately grounded for protection against a direct strike of lightning. 61-13.J.6. Every ground based satellite dish antenna shall be buffered by fencing or an all-season vegetative planting, not to obstruct the func- tioning of the antenna. A-6 61-13.J.7. A Township permit shall be obtained prior to installation. For roof-mounted installation, the application must be accompanied by speci- fic mounting and stress analysis, certified by a professional engineer. 61-13.J.8. Satellite dish antenna design and installation shall comply with all other Township, State and Federal requirements. 61-13.K. STORAGE. 61-13.K.l. No long-term storage or parking of disabled, partially dismantled or junked vehicles shall be permitted in unenclosed and unbuffered spa- ces. Vehicles shall be considered to include motor vehicles (cars, trucks, campers and so forth), boats, planes and any other vehicles. Long-term storage or parking shall commence upon the expiration of thirty (30) consecutive days. In any one (1) calendar year. The parking or storage of recreational vehicles within the front yard of any lot or within any public . right-of -way shall be limited to a maximum of thirty (30) con- secutive-days in any one (l)-calendar year. A-7 SECTION 61-14 SIGN REGULAT IONS 61-14.A. PURPOSE. Any sign hereafter erected or maintained shall conform with the provisions of this Section and any other ordinance or regulations of the Township of Tinicum relating thereto. 61-14.B. GENERAL REGULATIONS AND PROCEDURES. The following regulations shall be observed in all districts, except for in the Business Center District (see Section 61-14. 1. ) and in the Planned Commercial Industrial District (see Section 61-14.j.). 61-14.B.1. No sign, other than exempted signs, (see Section 61-14.G. of this Ordinance) , shall be erected without first obtaining a sign permit from the Code Enforcement Officer. A permit shall be required pri-or to the alteration of any sign. 61-14.B.3. Application for permits 'sh'al"L be made to the Township on such forms as may be furnished by the Township. Each application shall contain all information necessary to ascertain whether the proposed erection or alteration complies with the provisions of this Section. Such information as size, type, location and name of person responsible for the sign shall be included on said application. 61-14.B.4. No permit shall be issued until the Code En'- forcement officer has certified the proposed sign or alteration to be in compliance with .the provisions of this Ordinance. 61-14.B.5. Permit application for signs larger than eight (8) square feet in size shall be accompanied by a plan, drawn to scale, showing the design, size, and location of the sign with respect to the building. 61-14.B.6. Plans for tree standing signs which exceed twenty (20) square feet in size shall be sub- ject to review and approval by the Township Commissioners. 61-14.B.7. No sign other than exempt signs shall be erected within or over a public right-of-way A-8 except that projecting signs (Section 61-14.E. below), when authorized by this Ordinance,.may overhang a public or private sidewalk, pro- vided that the length of the projection over the right-of-way is not more than six (6) feet or one third (1/3) the width of the sidewalk, whichever is less. The Board of Commissioners may approve the hanging of temporary banner signs over a public street. 61-14.B.8. No sign shall be erected that is of such character, form or shape as to confuse or dangerously distract the attention of the operator of a motor vehicle on a public street. 61-14.B.9. All signs other than political and other exempt signs shall be erected on the same lot as the use to which it pertains. 61-14.B.10. No roof signs, vehicle signs, permanent sidewalk, sandwich or "A" frame signs, ani- mated signs other than time and temperature signs, or signs that emit smoke, vapor, or noise shall be permitted. 61-14.B..11. No sign shall be printed, pasted, or placed on any tree, telegraph, electric light, or public utility pole. 61-14.B.12. All signs shall be of durable, all-weather material capable of withstanding a windspeed of 100 miles per hour. Free standing signs shall be supported by posts or pylons of concrete, steel, treated wood, or similar materials. No additional bracing or guide wire is permitted. Non-rusting hardware shall be used with all signs. 61-14.C. MAINTENANCE OF SIGNS. 61-14.C.'-. All signs shall be kept in a proper state of repair. 61-14.C.2. If, in the opinion of the Code Enforcement Officer a sign has become dilapidated, he shall notify the owner or the lessee of the property, or whosoever caused the sign to be erected or who through sale or lease has assumed responsibility for the sign, of these dilapidated conditions, and shall advise the owner or lessee to correct the conditions within thirty (30) days or to appeal the deci- sion of the Code Enforcement officer to the Zoning Hearing Board within the same time period. A-9 61-14.C.3. If, after thirty (30) days the condition has not been corrected, and the notice has not been appealed, the -Code Enforcement Officer shall cause the dilapidated sign to be removed at the expense of the owner or lessee. 61-14.C.4. If the Code Enforcement Officer determines that the condition of the sign poses an immi- nent danger to the public safety, he may order the sign removed immediately. The owner or lessee shall have a right of appeal after the fact to the Zoning Hearing Board. 61-14.D. REGULATIONS GOVERNING FREESTANDING SIGNS. 61-14.D.l. Freestanding signs, when permitted by this Ordinance, shall not exceed one such sign per one thousand (1,000) feet of street frontage per tract or parcel regardless of the number of establishments occupying said tract or par- cel. Directory signs, which include a variety of signs for different businesses on the same structure, shall be permitted in this fashion. 61-14.D.2. Each freestanding sign shall be erected in a manner and location so that pedestrian and vehicular circulation will not be impeded. 61-14.D.3. Freestanding signs shall not exceed a size of three hundred (300) square feet. 61-14.D.4. No freestanding sign shall exceed a height of twenty (20) feet. 61-14.D.5. A freestanding sign and a projecting sign shall not be utilized together to identify the same establishment on the same street frontage unless the freestanding sign collectively denotes a number of uses in a shopping center, pedestrian mall, or like establishment. 61-14.E. REGULATIONS GOVERNING PROJECTING SIGNS. 61-14.E.l. Projecting signs, including supportive frame- work, shall project not more than six (6) feet from the face of the building. No single dimension of the face of any projecting sign shall exceed four (4) feet. 61-14.E.2. No part of the sign shall be less than eight (8) feet nor more than twelve (12) feet above the sidewalk. 61-14.E.3. No more than one projecting sign per estab- lishment per one thousand (1,000) feet of street frontage shall be permitted. A-10 61-14. E. 4. Window signs, unless further restricted by district regulations, shall not exceed twenty (20) percent of the glass area of the window in which placed. 61-14.E.5. All signs referring to uses located in the same building or group of architecturally related buildings shall be of similar design, and shall use coordinated styles of lettering. 61-14.F. REGULATIONS GOVERNING TEMPORARY SIGNS. 61-14.F.l. Freestanding signs and sidewalk or sandwich signs shall have a sign area of not more than nine (9) square feet. 61-14.F.2. Banners shall not exceed one hundred (100) square feet. 61-14.F.3. Wall signs shall not exceed forty (40) percent of the signable area or ten (10) percent of the first floor facade, whichever is less. 61-14.F.4. Window signs shall not exceed twenty (20) per- cent of the glass area. 61-14.F.5. Temporary projecting signs are permitted only upon marquees especially designed to receive such temporary signs as in the case of a theatre. 61-14.F.6. No temporary signs, when considered in con- junction with existing permanent signs, may exceed the permissible area for signs allowed in the district. 61-14.F.7. All temporary signs, other than those per- mitted on marquees, shall require a permit valid for no more than thirty (30) days but renewable upon application to the Code Enforcement Officer one time each calendar year. 61-14.G. EXEMPT SIGNS. The following signs are exempt from the General Regulations (Section 61-14.B.), district requirements, the need to secure per- mits, and from the allowable sign area requirements: 61-14.G.l. Decorations for a recognized, officially designated holiday provided they do not create traffic or fire hazard. 61-14.G.2. official signs. A-11 61-14.G.3. Directional signs not exceeding two (2) square feet. 61-14.G.4. Memorial or historical markers when approved by the Board of Commissioners and when not more than twelve (12) square feet in area. 61-14.G.5. Non-illuminated nameplate signs not exceeding one-hundred eight (108) square inches in size provided that only one (1) such nameplate shall.be exempted per parcel of land. 61-14.G.6. Political signs provided they do not exceed six (6) square feet and are removed within seven (7) days after an election. 61-14.H. NONCONFORMING OR ABANDONED SIGNS. 61-14.H.l. Regulation of Nonconforming Signs. Nonconforming signs shall be removed, replaced, repaired, or otherwise brought into conformity with the provisions of this ordinance in accordance with the following schedule: a)- Temporary. sidewalk, sandwich or "All frame signs, movable freestanding signs, banners, streamers, pennants, and similar signs shall be abated or removed within sixty (60) days of the enactment of this Ordinance. b) Signs painted on buildings, walls, or benches, shall be abated or removed within two (2) years of the date of enactment of this Ordinance. c) All other signs shall be abated or removed within five (5) years of the date of enactment of this Ordinance. d) No nonconforming sign may be altered, repaired, or replaced unless the altered, repaired, or new sign is in conformity with this Ordinance. 61-14.H.2. Registration of Nonconforming Signs. For the purpose of regulation and enforcement, the Code Enforcement officer shall make and maintain a list of nonconforming signs in the Township, together with the date of the sign permit issued. A fee may be charged for the registration of such signs. This list shall A-12 be filed in the office of the Township Secretary and used to assure proper statement of nonconforming signs as provided herewith. 61-14.H.3. Regulation and__Types of Abandoned Signs. No person shall maintain or permit to be main- tained on any premises owned or controlled by him, a sign that has been abandoned. Any such abandoned sign shall be promptly abated by the owner or person controlling the property. Any sign for which the purpose is past, whether through change of business, change of owner- ship, or change of name, shall be considered an abandoned sign. 61-14.1. SIGN REGULATIONS IN THE BCD - BUSINESS CENTER DISTRICT. 61-14.I.l. Freestanding Signs. a) Not more than one (1) freestanding sign identifying or advertising the users and not more than two (2) freestanding signs identifying the Business Center District shall be erected for each street upon which the Business Center District has frontage, provided that: 1) No sign shall exceed forty-two (42) feet in height above the grade of the center line of the nearest public roadway. 2) The size of any sign shall not exceed six hundred (600) square feet. 3) No sign shall have a distance be- tween the faces thereof in excess of six (6) feet. 4) All signs shall be set back at least fifteen (15) feet from any street or highway right-of-way line. b) In addition to the freestanding signs provided for in Subsection I.l.a) above, two (2) freestanding signs shall be per- mitted at each access drive into the Business Center District, provided that: 1) The total area of either or both signs combined shall not exceed six hundred (600) square feet. A-13 2) No sign shall exceed fifteen (15) feet in height above the grade of the center line of the nearest public roadway. In the interest of public safety, a sign of greater height may be permitted by vote of the Township Commissioners. 3) No sign shall exceed thirty (30) feet in length. 61-14.1.2. Exterior Signs. a) Each occupant of a building containing thirty thousand (30,000) square feet or less of floor space and having direct public access to a parking area shall be permitted two (2) signs on the exterior of said building, provided that: 1) The signs shall be attached to the wall of the building or be f ree@- standing. 2-) The signs shall be located in the immediate vicinity of said.. occu- pant's direct public access to the parking area. 3) The size of any signs shall not exceed fifty (50) square feet, and the length thereof shall not exceed ten (10) feet. b) Each occupant in a building having more than thirty thousand (30,000) square feet of floor space but less than one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet of floor space shall be permitted two (2) signs on the exterior of said building, provided that: 1) The signs shall be attached to the wall of said building or be free- standing. 2) rhe size of any signs shall not exceed one hundred (100) square f eet, and any sign shall not have a length greater than twenty-five (25) feet. c) Each occupant of a building containing one hundred thousand (100,000) square feet or more of floor space shall be per- A-14 mitted signs on the exterior of said building, provided that: 1) Not more than two (2)-signs shall be permitted on each side of said building. 2) Not more than four (4) signs shall be permitted for any one (1) occu- pant. 3) The signs shall be attached to the wall of the building or may be freestanding. 4) The size of any sign shall not exceed two hundred seventy-five (275) square feet, and the length thereof shall not exceed forty (40) feet. 61-14.1.3. General Provisions. a) No sign shall be illuminated except by lighting which is concealed, indirect, or attached to the sign itself. b) At each public entrance to a multi- occupancy building, there shall be per- mitted one (1) directory sign on the exterior of the building identifying the occupants of said building, provided that: 1) The sign shall be attached to -the wall of the building or shall be freestanding. 2) The sign shall be located in the immediate vicinity of the public entrance to said building. 3) The size of any sign shall not exceed two hundred (200) square feet. c) Where "entrance," "exit," "pickup" and "loading area" signs are desired, such signs shall be permitted on application to the' Code Enforcement Officer. No sign shall be greater than fifty (50) square feet in area. d) Signs shall be permitted on the interior of any single- or multi-occupancy building. A-15 e) Except for the modifications contained herein as to size and location of signs, the provisions of the Township Sign Ordinance, Chapter 47 of the Township Code, and the other provisions of Section 61-14 herein, shall apply. 61-14.J. SIGN REGULATIONS IN THE PCI - PLANNED COM- MERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT. 61-14.J.1. Freestanding Signs. a) All freestanding signs in the Planned Commercial/Industrial District shall be on-premises signs which identify the uses or activities of the lot on which it stands. b) In the case where a lot is occupied by more than one building or more than one tenant, each tenant may be identified on a directory sign. The combined area, used by*all tenants, on a directory sign shall be considered one (1) sign. cj Not more than one freestanding sign and not more than one directory sign shall be displayed for each one thousand (1,000) f eet of each street or, which a lot has frontace. d) No freestanding sign shall exceed fifty (50) feet in height above the grade of the centerline of the nearest public roadway. e) The total surface area of any free- standing sign shall not exceed eight hundred (800) square feet. f) No sign shall have a distance between the faces thereof in excess of six (6) feet. g) All freestanding signs shall be set back at least fifteen (15) feet from the nearest street right-of-way line. h) No freestanding sign shall exceed thirty (30) feet in length. 61-14.J.2. Exterior Signs. a) on any one (1) building, the aggregate area of signs attached to a wall or the roof and visible from and principally A-16 f acing any one (1) property line of the lot on which It is located shall not exceed fifteen (15) percent of the exterior wall area. b) Not more than two (2) signs shall be per- mitted on each side of each building. C) Not more than four (4) signs shall be permitted for any one (1) occupant. A-17 SECTION 61-15 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS 61-15.A. PURPOSE. All uses, processes and activities estab lished after the effective date of this section shall comply with the following performance stan- dards. The purpose of these standards is to provide for off-site protection from the following types of impacts. These impacts most frequently are generated by industrial, commercial or business activities. Standards established by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources or the United States Environmental Protection Agency shall apply where those standards are more restrictive than the standards set forth below. 61-15.B. SPECIFIC PERFORMANCE CRITERIA. The following performance parameters or ele- ments shall be considered, individually and in combination, for land uses throughout the Township. Specialized testing procedures are necessary in order to determine impacts. Performance thresholds are given for each element. 61-15.B.1. Noise. a) The noise or sound level of any operation (other than the operation of motor vehicles, railroad trains, airplanes or helicopters; operations involved 'in the construction or demolition of structures, emergency alarm signals or time signals) shall not exceed the decibel levels as stated below. b) Noise levels shall be measured at the property line or lines which abut the nearest dissimilar land use. c) A sound level meter having an A-weighted filter, constructed in accordance with specifications established by the American National Standards Institute, shall be used. Continuous noise shall be measured using the slow response of the sound level meter. Impact noise shall be measured using the fast response. d) The maximum permissible sound levels, measured in dB(A), are as follows: A-18 Sound measured at property line of the following adjacent Continuous Slow Impact Fast land use: Meter Response Meter Response Residential 50 60 Commercial 60 70 Industrial 70 80 e) Between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., the permissible sound levels in a residential land use shall be reduced by five (5) decibels. 61-15.B.2. Vibrations. a) Vibration, the periodic displacement or oscillation of the earth, shall be measured at or beyond any lot line adja- cent to the source of the vibration, and such measurements shall not exceed the standards so designated. b) The instrument used for these measure- ments shall be a three component measuring system capable of simultaneous measurement of vibration . in three mutually perpendicular directions, or by a similar or improved instrument as spe- cified by the appropriate professional organization. Vibration shall be expressed as particle velocity, and shall be computed by the following formula: P.V. 6.28 F x D where P.V.= Particle velocity, inches per second F Vibration frequency, cycles per second D Single amplitude displace- ment of the vibration, inches c) The maximum particle velocity shall be a vector sum of the three individual com- ponents recorded, not to exceed the following values: P.V. P.V. Lot Line of Adjacent Lot Line of Adjacent Non-Residential Land Use Residential Land Use 0.10 0.02 Where vibration is produced as discrete impulses, and such impulses do not exceed A-19 a frequency of 100 per minute, then the above values may be multiplied by two (2). 61-15.B.3. Air Pollution. Ambient Air Quality Standards have been established by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and are enforced by the Regional Air Pollution Control Board. However, to govern situations of a local nature, the following additional regulations are provided: a) Smoke. 1) For the purpose of grading the den- sity or equivalent opacity of smoke, the Ringelman Smoke Chart as published by the United States Bureau of Mines shall be used. 2) Smoke emitted from any source shall not be of a shade darker than No. 1 on the Ringelman Smoke Chart, except that smoke of a shade not darker than No. 2 on the Ringelman Smoke Chart may be emitted for not more than four minutes in any six hour period. b) Dust and Particulates. 1) The total emission rate of dust and particulate matter from all vents, stacks, chimneys, flues or other openings for any process, operation, or activity shall not exceed the levels set forth below: The emission rate of particulate matter in pounds per hour f rom any single stack, vent, chimney, or f lue, shall be determined by selec- ting a continuous four (4) hour period which will result in the highest average emission rate; 2) Particulate matter emission from materials or products subject to becoming windborne shall be kept to a minimum by paving, oiling, wetting, covering or other means, so as to render the surface wind resistant. Such sources include vacant lots, unpaved roads, yards A-20 and storage piles of bulk materials such as coal, sand, cinders, slag, sulfur, etc. 3) For industrial land uses, the maxi- mum emission rate of dust and par- ticulate matter from all stacks, vents, chimneys or flues combined, shall be 0.5 pounds per hour per acre of lot area. c) odor. 1) There shall be no emission of odors into the atmosphere in such quan- tities as to be offensive at any point on or beyond the lot boundary line within which the operation is situated. 2) Odor thresholds shall be measured in accordance with the "Standard Method For Measurement of odor in Atmos- phere" (dilution method) ASTM-57 or its equivalent. d) Other Air Pollutants. The Ambient Air Quality Standards for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania shall be the guide to the release of airborne toxic materials across lot lines. Where toxic materials are not listed in the Ambient Air Quality Standards, the release of airborne toxic matter shall not exceed 1/30 of the Threshold Limit Value adopted by the American Conference of Govern- mental Industrial Hygienists beyond the district boundary line. 61-15.B.4. Heat. No heat from any source shall be sensed at the property line of that source to the extent of raising the temperature of air or materials more than one degree Fahrenheit. 61-15.B.5. Glare. a) Glare from any use or activity shall be so limited that direct or indirect light from the source shall not cause illumina- tion in excess of 0.5 footcandles when measured at any window of the nearest residential property. A-21 b) . Such light shall not create a nuisance or hazard along the property line. 61-15.B.6. Fire and Explosion. All activities or storage involving flammable and explosive materials shall be provided with adequate safety and fire fighting devices in accordance with the Fire Prevention Code of the Township of Tinicum. 61-15.B.7. Radioa.ctive Materials. The handling of radioactive materials, the discharge of such materials into air and water, and the disposal of radioactive wastes shall be in conformance with the regulations of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), as set forth in the United States Code, Title 10, Chapter One, Part 20 - Standards for Protec- tion Against Radiation, as amended; and all applicable regulations of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 61-15.B.8. Non-Radioactive Liquid or Solid Wastes. There shall be no discharge at any point into any public or private s.ewage disposal system or'stream or into the ground of any liquid or solid materials except in accordance with the .Laws and Regulations of the United States, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and the Township of Tinicum. 61-15.B.9. Electrical and Electromagnetic Interference. No use shall cause electrical or electromagne- @ic disturbances that would adversely affect the operation of any equipment other than that of the creator of such disturbances. 61-15.B.10. Hazardous Materials and Toxic Wastes. The handling and storage of hazardous materials and toxic wastes shall be in accor- dance with the applicable regulations of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Pennsylvania Department of Environ- mental Resources (DER), and the United States Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). 61-15.B.11. Other Performance Criteria. From time to time, impacts other than those enumerated above may be identified. These A-22 impacts shall be categorized, using national and state methodology. Appropriate perfor- mance standards shall then be devised to control the off-site impacts. 61-15.C. ADMINISTRATION. 61-15.C.l. Interpretation and Application of Standards. a) The Performance Standards contained herein shall be the minimum standards to be met and maintained by all uses estab- lished after the effective date of this Ordinance. b) If any existing use or building or other structure is extended, enlarged or reconstructed, the Performance Standards herein shall apply to such extended, enlarged or reconstructed portion or por- tions of such use, building or other structure. c). Determinations necessary for administra- t'i o n and enforcement of Performance Standards set forth herein range from those which can be made with satisfactory accuracy by a reasonable person using normal senses and no mechanical equipment to those requiring great technical com- petence and complex equipment for precise measurement. It is the intent of this Ordinance that: 1) Where determinations can be made by the Code Enforcement Officer or other Township employees using equipment normally available to the Township or obtainable without extraordinary expense, such deter- minations shall be so made before notice of violation is issued. 2) Where technical complexity of extra- ordinary expense makes it unreason- able for the Township to maintain the personnel or equipment necessary for making difficult or unusual determinations, procedures shall be available for 1) causing corrections of apparent violations of Perfor- mance Standards; 2) protecting indi- viduals from arbitrary, capricious and unreasonable administration and enforcement of Performance Standards A-23 regulations; and 3) protecting the general public from unnecessary costs for administration and en- forcement. 61-15.C.2. Application Submittal. Applications for non-residential uses (Sec- tions 61-6 through 61-12 of this Ordinance) shall be accompanied by a certification from a professional engineer registered in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania that the proposed use can meet the Performance Standards set forth in this Ordinance. All applications shall include, but shall not be limited to, the following informational items: a) Plans of existing or proposed construc- tion and development; b) A description of existing or proposed machinery, processes and products; c) Specifications for the mechanisms and techniques used or proposed to be used in- restricting possible dangerous or obje@c- tionable conditions as set forth in thi"s Ordinance, d) Measurement or estimate of the amount,or rate of emission of any dangerous or objectionable elements as set forth in this Ordinance. 61-15.C.3. Application Review. All applications for non-residential use shall be reviewed by the Township Engineer for compliance with these Performance Standards. No application for non-residential use shall be approved until it is certified in writing by the Township Engineer that the proposed use can meet these Performance Standards. The applicant shall reimburse the Township for all expense fees incurred by the Township. 61-15.C.4. Enforcement. a) The Code Enforcement officer shall investigate any purported violation of these Performance Standards. If the Code Enforcement Officer finds, after making determinations in the manner set forth in this Ordinance, that there is a violation of the Performance Standards set forth A-24 herein, he shall take or cause to be taken lawful action to cause correction to within the limits established by such Performance Standards. Failure to obey lawful orders concerning such corrections shall be punishable under the provisions of Section 61-16. b) If, in the considered judgment of the Code Enforcement Officer, there is pro- bable violation of the Performance Standards set forth herein, the following procedures shall be followed: 1) The Code Enforcement Officer shall give written notice, by certified mail or delivered personally to the person or persons responsible for the alleged violation. The notice shall describe the particulars of the alleged violation and the reasons. The notice shall describe the particulars of the alleged violation and the reasons why the Code Enforcement Officer believes that there is a violation, and shall require an answer or correction of the alleged violation to the satis- faction of the Code Enforcement Officer within a time limit set by the Code Enforcement Officer. The notice shall state, and it is hereby declared, that failure to reply or correct the alleged violation to the satisfaction of the Code Enforcement Officer within the time set consti- tutes admission of violation of the terms of this ordinance. The notice shall state that, on request of those to whom it is directed, technical determinations as described in this Ordinance will be made and that, if violations as alleged are found, costs of such determinations shall be charged against those responsible for the violation, in addition to such other penalties as may be appropriate. if it is determined that no violation exists, the cost of the deter- mination will be paid by the Township. 2) If there is no reply within the time limit set but the alleged violation A-25 is corrected to the satisfactio n of this Ordinance, in the determination of the the Code Enforcement Officer, he shall note "Violations Corrected" on his copy of the notice and shall retain it among his official records, taking such other actions as may be warranted. 3) If there is no reply within the time limit set and the violation is not corrected to the satisfaction of the Code Enforcement Officer within the time limit set, he shall take or cause to be taken such action as is warranted by continuation of a violation after notice to cease. 4) If a reply is received within the time limit set indicating that the alleged violation will be corrected to the satisfaction of the Code Enforcement Officer but requesting additional time, the Code Enforce- ment Officer may grant an extension of time if he deems it warranted in .the circumstances of the case aad if the 6xtension will not, in his opin- ion, cause imminent peril to life, health or property. 5) If a reply is received within the time limit set requesting technical determination as provided in this Ordinance and if the alleged viola- tion continues, the Code Enforcement Officer may call in properly quali- fied experts to make the deter- minations. If such determinations indicate violation of the Perfor- mance Standards, the costs of the determination shall be assessed against the person or persons responsible for the violation, in addition to such other penalties as may be appropriate under the terms of Section 61-16 of this Ordinance. If no violation is found, the costs of the determinations shall be paid by the Township without assessment against the person or persons involved. A-26 61-15.C.5. Existing Nonconforming Uses. a) All existing non-residential uses estab- lished prior to the effective date of this ordinance and not in conformance with the Performance Standards set forth herein may continue to operate, but may not become more nonconforming. b) All such uses, however, shall fully comply with these Performance Standards within five (5) years after certification by the Code Enforcement officer of any instance of non-compliance. A-27 TABLE I RESIDENTIAL AREA AND BULK REQUIREMENTS Z2!jing District R-1 Residential R-2 A-3 Dwelling Unit Type Single-Family Single-Family Two-Family Single-Family Single-Family Apartment detached semi-detached detached attached semi-detached Lot Area, minimum 3,200 3,200 5,000 2,000 3,200 21,780 square feet Lot width, minimum 40' 371 40' 201 371 100./80. if front- age on more than one street Yard, minimum 15' from Front, depth 151 151 151 151 15, all public Side, width 71 71 121 - 10, street 00 Rear, depth 151 151 151 151 151 rights-of- Corner, yard 151 15, 151 - 151 way, 101 which is not otherwise a front yard for all depth side or rear prop- erty lines Height, maximum 351 351 351 351 351 2 stories 301 Building Coverage, aximum - 35% 15% - - 25% Lot Coverage, aximum 35% 50% 50% - - 60% Building Length, - - - - - 100, aximum Building Separation, - - 201 inimum TABLE 1 RESIDENTIAL AREA AND BULK REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED) Zoning District R-1 Residential R-2 R-3 Accessory Structure, 31 30 31 31 31 setback Square Footage per Dwelling Unit, minimum 7 1,800. TABLE 2 COMMERCIAL, BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL AREA AND BULK REQUIREMENTS WA CRS BCD PCI . I AP Commercial Business Planned Retail/ Center Commercial/ Zoning District Waterfront Services District Industrial Industrial Airport Lot area, minimum square feet 30,000 5,000 43,560 174,240 43,560 43,560 Lot width, minimum 100, 501 100, 2001 751 2001 Front yard depth minimum 351 251 751 100, 501 50, Side yard width, 401 151 251 minimum 151 71 251 1001* Rear yard depth 251 71 30' 40'/50' 151 251 minimum if over six stories in height 1001* Height maximum 50, 50, 751 751 1:00' or as determined Up to 75' by Higher Up to 100' by Federal Aviation Conditional by Con- by Condi- Requirements Use ditional tional Use Use Building coverage maximum 35% 50% 35% 35% 60% 30% Lot coverage maximum 65% 80% 75% 65% 80% 65% Building separation minimum 251 - 351 301 10, - Open Space coverage minimum 35% 20% 25% 35% 20% 35% Abutting Residential WM im W W M TABLE 3 STANDARD OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT USE ZONING DISTRICT Commercial WA CRS BCD PCI General Retail Store/Shop 1:250 1:250 1:250 1:250 Large Product Retail (Furniture, Appliances, etc.) x 1:800 1:800 1:800 Service Store/Shop 1:250 1:250 1:250 1:250 Restaurant/Tavern (sit-down) 1:4 seats plus 1:each employee Restaurant (drive-through) x 1:75 x x Motor Vehicle Sales Agency x 1:200 sq. ft. x x floor area in sales room plus 1:each service stall Motor Vehicle Service/Repair 1:each rack plus 1:each pump x x plus 1:each employee Theater x 1:3 seats x x Recreation/Amusement Place 1:150 1:150 x 1:150 Hotel/Motel 1.25 spaces:each guest room Convention Center x x 1:35 x Marina/Yacht Club 1:3 boat slips x x x NOTE: The standard used is one (1) parking space: sq. ft. Gross Floor Area (GFA) unless otherwise specified. X = No requirement TABLE 3 STANDARD OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT (CONTINUED) USE ZONING DISTRICT Office WA CRS BCD PCI IND AP Professional/Business/ x 1:350 1:350 1:350 1:350 x Financial Services Medical/Dental x 6:doctor or dentist x x Industrial Research and Development x x 1:1000 plus 1:em- x ployee on largest shift Light Manufacturing x x 1:1000 plus 1:com x pany vehicle plus 1:employee on largest shift Light Terminal Facilities 1.5:employee on largest shift Warehouse/Distribution 1:1000 plus 1:100 plus 1:company Center/Shipping and 1:company vehicle plus 1:employee Freight vehicle plus on largest shift 1:employee on largest shift Wholesale Business/Trade x x 1:1000 NOTE: The standard used is one (1) parking space: sq. ft. Gross Floor Area (GFA) unless otherwise specified. X = No requirement 11111MM ==mom mm TABLE 4 LOADING/UNLOADING BERTH REQUIREMENTS Land Use Gross Floor Area (in Sq. Ft.) Number of Recommended Births Commercial (Retail, 10,000 - 15,000 1 Business and Personal 15,001 - 40,000 2 Services, Wholesaling, 40,001 - 100,000 3 Major Applicances and 100,001 - 300,000 4 Motor Vehicle Dealers) 300,001 - 1,000,000 5 over 1,000,000 6 Hotels and Motels 10,000 - 100,000 1 (where applicable) 100,001 - 200,000 2 200,001 and over 3 office (offices, Banks, 5,000 - 40,000 1 Financial and Pro- 40,001 - 100,000 2 fessional Services) 100,001 - 300,000 3 300,001 and over 4 industrial, Warehousing 5,000 - 40,000 1 and Distribution 40,001 - 70,000 2 70,001 - 110,000 3 110,001 - 160,000 4 160,001 - 240,000 5 240,001 - 350,000 6 350,001 - 500,000 7 500,001 - 700,000 8 700,001 - 1,000,000 9 1,000,001 and over 10 TABLE 5 NON-RESIDENTIAL BUFFERING AND LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS WA CRS BCD PCI I Commercial Business Planned Retail/ Center Commercial/ Zoninq-District Waterfront Services District Industrial Industrial Minimum width of buffer abutting a residential district 81 10, 501 61 501 Minimum height of planted visual screen abutting a residential district 61 81 81 Be 12' Minimum width of buffer abutting a non-residential distict 31 Minimum height of planted visual screen abutting a non-residential district 61 Minimum width of buffer screening abutting a residential use in a non- residential district 61 61 61 61 81 Figure - 1. Depiction of Area and Bulk Terminology and Dwelling Types for R-1 and R-2 Residential Districts Street Cartway Street Right-of-Way Street Frontage Front Yard Min. Front Lot Building Line Yard Setback Width Min. Side Side Side Yard Yard Yard Lot Depth Set- Single Family Attached Dwellings Back Dwelling Unit Single-Family Min. Semi-Detached RearYard Rear Yard Lot E Lot G Lot I Setback Lot C Lot D Lot F Lot H Lot B Lot A. Property Lines Lot Width Right 1"= 40' (Lot Lines) OF NOTES: LOT AREA = Lot Width X Lot Depth Way LOT COVERAGE = Percent of Lot Area Covered by Structures Line All dimensions shown are minimum requirements, and are measured along property lines. LOT A can be either a single-family detached dwelling or a two-family detached dwelling (DUPLEX), according to this drawing. LOTS B AND C are two single-family semi-detached dwellings (TWIN). LOTS D THROUGH I are single family attached dwellings (ROWHOUSES) which are setback at the front yard line. LOT A is a corner lot, which by definition has two front yards. Figure 2.Depiction-of Area and Bulk Terminology f nr 'R.-.-q R--4- -and No- n-Reside ntial Dis- tricts Street Cartway Street Right-of-way Street Fronta e 42 Gr4 in. Front Yard Setbac N M 4a Front Yard .0 T as Pq Lot 0 -- -- - - - -- w Building __Opt., Width Line Parking ....... ....... . . ......... Single on 44 4-1 Famil y 91- fit iI P4 0 Dwelling M Unit Parking T- 0 Min. Rear Cd Parking Parki4g Yard Setback w Lot A ......... 44 Pi )rty Lines- 0 . P4. Rear (Lot Lines) Yard Lot B i Lot --C Lot- D NOTES: Lot Area. = Lot width X Lot depth. pp 9 P4 Lot Coverage = Percent of 1-ot area covered by structures. 1 40 Lot A is a corner lot on which is a single family detached dwelling. A164 L---Par n Lot B illustrates two apartments with two access points, off- street parking and buffering next. to the single family dwelling on lot A. Lots C & D show commercial, office, or industrial developments Lots B & D are described as land developments. I I I I I I I I APPENDIX I B I I I I I I I I I I I APPENDIX B SECTION 61-6 WA - WATERFRONT DISTRICT 61-6.A. PURPOSE OF DISTRICT. The purpose of this district is to establish a coordinated, cohesive mixed-use waterfront development pattern devoted to a variety of waterfront-oriented and waterfront-dependent options, to include commercial, recreational, tourist, cultural and residential options; to maintain historic values and structures along the waterfront; to revitalize the waterfront by creative reuse of existing structures; and to provide emergency and public access to the waterfront. 61-6.B. USES BY RIGHT. 61-6.B.1. marina, yacht club, seaplane base; and accessory sales, storage and repair facili- ties. 61-6.B.2. Maritime motor 'vehirl-_" service and repair stations. 61-6.B.3. Recreational facilities, including parks, suitable for fishing, picnicking, swimming and other water sports. 61-6.B.4. Commercial centers, shops, stores. 61-6.B.5. Restaurants. 61-6.B.6. Motels, hotels, inns and other similar estab- lishments. 61-6.B.7. Residential development, including all uses permitted in the R-3 Residential Multi-Family District development. 61-6.B.8 Port terminal shipping and receiving facili- ties. 61-6.C. CONDITIONAL USES. The following use shall be subject to review and approval by the Township Board of Commissioners in accordance with Section 61-16.D, as well as the criteria set forth in this section. B-1 61-6.C.l. Waterbased sport racing facilities. Conditions for approval: a) A minimum of one (1) parking space must be provided for every three (3) spectator seats. b) Public rest rooms and sanitary facilities must be provided. c) A right-of-way, of at least twenty-five (25) feet in width, for public access to the Delaware River, shall be provided. d) A buffer strip in the form of a planted visual screen shall be planted at the edge of each property boundary line abutting a residential or commercial lot. Such planted screen shall be a minimum of four (4) feet in width and ten (10) feet in height. 61-6.C.2. Waterbased or water-related light industrial manufacturing uses. Conditions for approval: a) All accessory uses si-,all be housed in enclosed structures. b) The site design and landscaping scheme shall incorporate the waterfront as an integral element of the site. c) A planted. visual screen of at least four (4) feet in width and ten (10) feet in height shall be added adjacent to each residential and commercial property. 61-6.C.3 offices. Conditions for approval: a) The site design and landscaping scheme shall incorporate the waterfront as an integral element of the site. b) A right-of-way, of at least twenty-five (25) feet in width, for public access to the Delaware River, shall be provided. 61-6.C.4. Any other uses not enumerated but of the same general character as any of the aforesaid per- B-2 mitted uses subject to the conditions appli- cable to that type of use. 61-6.D. ACCESSORY USES. 61-6.D.l. Swimming pools, as further regulated by Chapter 49 of the Township Code. 61-6.D.2. Signs, as regulated by Section 61-14 of this Ordinance. 61-6.D.3. Satellite dish, as regulated by Section 61-13.J. of this Ordinance. 61-6.E. AREA AND BULK REGULATIONS. Figure 2, page 98, graphically depicts the terminology used. Table 2, page 92, sets forth the basic area and bulk requirements. Measurements are as defined in Section 61-2. Nonconformities are handled under the provi- sions of Section 61-17. 61-6.F. PARKING, LOADING, UNLOADING AND ACCESS. 61-6.F.I. Standard regulations and requirements are found in Section 61-13.A. and Tables, 3 and 4,- pages 93 and 95. 61-6.F.2. For uses not specifically enumerated in Table 3, the Code Enforcement Officer shall deter- mine the parking standards. 61-6.F.3. Residential off-street parking requirements are as determined by the R-1, R-2, and R-3 Residential District requirements. 61-6.G. BUFFERING AND LANDSCAPING. These requirements are found in Section 61-13.E. and Table 5, page 96. 61-6.H. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS. The provisions of Section 61-15 shall be applicable. B-3 I I I I I I I I APPENDIX I c I I I I I I I I I I APPENDIX C SECTION 61-10 IND - INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT 61-10.A. PURPOSE OF DISTRICT. The intent of this district is to provide for, maintain and facilitate the traditional manu- facturing, storage and warehousing purposes and land uses in the Township consistent with current design and landscaping concepts; as further regulated by performance standards, to ensure that no significant off-site impacts are generated by the on-site uses, process and/or activities. 61-10.B. USES BY RIGHT. 61-10.B.1. Manufacturing and office development. 61-10.B.2. Storage, warehousing and distribution opera- tions. 61-10.B.3. Wholesale trade. 61-10.3.4. Trucking facility and other transportation- related operations. 61-10.B.S. Motor vehicle sales. 61-10.B.6. Motor vehicle service and repair provided storage of vehicles is within enclosed struc- tures. 61-10.B.7. Research and development facility, including prototype manufacturing. 61-10.B.8. Heliport when used in conjunction with a use permitted in this district. Such heliport shall not be used for a commercial use. 61-10.B.9. Non-residential uses as permitted by right in the WA-Waterfront District. 61-10.B.10 Other uses of the same general character as any of the aforesaid uses enumerated above. 61-10.C. ACCESSORY USES. 61-10.C.l. Signs, as regulated by Section 61-14. 61-10.C.2. Satellite dishes, as regulated by Section 61-13.J. 61-10.C.3. Garages. C-1 61-10.D. AREA AND BULK REGULATIONS. Figure 2, page 98, graphically depicts the terminology used. Table 2, page 92, sets forth the basic area and bulk requirements-. Nonconformities are handled under the provi- sions of Section 61-17 of this Ordinance. 61-10.E. PARKING, LOADING, UNLOADING AND ACCESS. These requirements are found in Section 61-13 A. and Tables 3 and 4, pages 93 and 95. 61-10.F. BUFFERING AND LANDSCAPING. These requirements are found in Section 61-13.E. and Table 5, page 96. 61-10.G. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS. The provisions of Section 61-15 shall be applicable. C-2 I I I I I I I I APPENDIX I D I I I I I I I I m I APPENDIX D SECTION 61-8 BCD - BUSINESS CENTER DISTRICT 61-8.A. PURPOSE OF DISTRICT. The purpose of this district is to encourage and provide for flexible, long-term develop- ment of planned business centers consisting of multiple uses in an integration of designs; to promote strong project unity, treating separate but adjacent parcels in proximity to each other as a single entity; to allow for the clustering of buildings and open space so as to establish coverages and open space requirements for the entire district in lieu of a lot-by-lot development; and to allow for the sharing of service drives, parking, access areas, amenities and open spaces. 61-8.B. USES BY RIGHT. 61-8.B.1. Office development. 61-8.B.2. Banks and/or financial in.stitutions. 61-8.B.3. Retail stores. 61-S.B.4. Motel or hotel. 61-8.B.5. Restaurants. 61-8.B.6. Personal service shops. 61-8.B.7. Convention center. 61-8.B.8. Research and development facility. 61-8.B.9. Light manufacturing. 61-8.B.10. Warehouse and distribution center. 61-8.B.11. Food preparation and catering service. 61-8.B.12. Freight, transportation and shipping facilities, but not valet parking operations as a use by right. 61-8.C. CONDITIONAL USES. The following uses shall be subject to review and approval by the Township Board of Commissioners in accordance with Section 61-16.D, as well as the criteria set forth in this section. D-1 61-8.C.l. Commuter parking, park and ride, valet parking operations, or long-term parking facility. Conditions for approval: a) No means of ingress or egress shall enter a residential street. b) A buffer area, at least five (5) feet in width shall be provided along the perim- eter of the parking area when adjacent to a.residential district. 61-8.C.2. Other uses of the same general character as any of the permitted uses, subject to the con- ditions to such similar use. 61-8.D. ACCESSORY USES. 61-8.D.l. Signs, as regulated by Section 61-14, generally, and Section 61-14.1., specifically. 61-8.D.2. Satellite dishes, as regula ted by Section 61-13.J. 61-8.D.3. Parking garagesf including Mult4L-level facilities. 61-8.D.4. Recreational and/or day care facilities for employees. 61-8.D.5. Company motor vehicle maintenance operations. 61-8.E. AREA AND BULK REGULATIONS. Figure 2, page 98, graphically depicts the terminology used. Table 2, page 92, sets forth the basic area and bulk requirements. Nonconformities are handled under the provi- sions of Section 61-17 of this Ordinance. 61-8.F. PARKING, LOADING, UNLOADING AND ACCESS. These requirements are found in Section 61-13.A. and Tables 3 and 4, pages 93 and 95. off-street parking shall be permitted in front, side or rear yards except in the required buffer areas, as set forth in Table 5, page 96. 61-8.G. BUFFERING AND LANDSCAPING. These requirements are found in Section 61-13.E. and Table 5, page 96. D-2 I I 61-8.H. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS. The provisions of *Section 61-15 shall be applicable. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 4 D-3 I I I I I I- . m 0 APPENDIX E A A -4 go Id A d I SECTION 61-12 OR - OUTDOOR RECREATION DISTRICT 61-12.A. PURPOSE OF DISTRICT. The purpose of this district is to provide for public outdoor recreational, educational and scientific activities, including the necessary physical improvements such as interpretive centers, trails, river and creek access, and other' recreational facilities; to preserve public land with appropriate management tech- niques, including environmental protection, restoration and enhancement; and to protect adjacent lands from stormwater impacts by appropriate engineering practices. 61-12.B. USES BY RIGHT. 61-12.B.1. Outdoor recreation, both land- and water- based. 61-12.B.2. Environmental education and s cientific endeavors, including interpretive centers and related physical improvements. 61-1'@.B.3. Land and water maintenance, restoration and upgrading activities, to include species and habitat preservation. 61-12.B.4. Stormwater management facilities. 61-12.B.5. Other public uses and facilities. 61-12.C. AREA AND BULK REGULATIONS. Given the nature and ownership of lands which are zoned Outdoor Recreation, no area and bulk regulations shall apply. 61-12.D. OFF-STREET PARKING AND ACCESS. 61-12.D.l. One (1) parking space shall be provided for every 300 square feet of usable floor area of all buildings devoted to public use. E-1 SECTION 61-13 GENERAL REGULATIONS These regulations shall be in 'force throughout the Township, as applicable to the particular zoning districts. They supplement the requirements which are listed in each zoning district. 61-13.A. OFF-STREET PARKING, LOADING, UNLOADING, AND ACCESS. Each use in the Township shall provide suf- ficient off-street parking, loading, unloading and access to serve its operations. Design standards are found in the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, Chapter 48A of the Township Code. 61-13.A.l. Off-Street Parking. a) Unless otherwise specified, parking shall be required on the particular lot which is generating the parking requirement. Provision for shared parking across sub- division lines may be allowed in non- residential land uses provided that the overall development being served by this shared parking meets the overall pdrking requirements generated by this develop- ment. b) Parking requirements are expressed in terms of parking spaces for motor vehicles gauged to the specific land use. Refer to Chapter 48A of the Township Code for dimensional requirements of the spa- ces. Unless otherwise specified, gross floor area of the development shall be used to determine the necessary number of parking spaces. c) Table 3, page 93, lists the specific parking requirements for non-residential development. Residential parking stan- dards are found within each residential zoning district. d) Where the computation of required parking spaces results in a fraction of a space, only the fraction of one-half or more shall be counted as one additional space. E-2 I I I I I I I I APPENDIX I . F I I i I I I I I I I APPENDIX F SECTION 61-3 R-1 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT 61-3.A. PURPOSE OF DISTRICT. The purpose of this district is to provide for, maintain and preserve the established low-density residential character of neigh- borhoods; to provide for open space between residential structures to foster a desirable living environment; to provide for accessory uses pertinent to the primary residential pur- pose; and to permit various community-oriented land uses. 61-3.B. USES BY RIGHT. 61-3.B.1. Single-family detached dwelling. 61-3.B.2. Single-family semi-detached dwelling. 61-3.B.3. Municipal or public use, including school. 61-3.B.4. Recraizion, park or play area.' 61-3.C. USES BY SPECIAL EXCEPTION. The following uses shall be subject to review and approval by the Zoning@ Hearing Board in accordance with Section 61-18 of this Ordinance, as well as the criteria set forth in this section. 61-3.C.l. Church or other place of worship, including rectory or parish house. Conditions for approval: a) One (1) off-street parking space shall be provided for every ten (10) seats. b) Additional buffering shall be added along each side and rear yard; this buffer shall consist of a planted visual screen of at least four (4) feet in width and six (6) feet in height. 61-3.C.2. Home occupation, incidental to the main pur- pose of residence, such as dressmaker, teacher, physician, dentist, lawyer, or any other similar profession or occupation. F-1 Conditions for approval: a) Such home occupation shall be located within a dwelling in which the prac- titioner resides, or in a building accessory thereto. b) The area used for home occupation shall not exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the total floor area. c) There shall be no external evidence of such home occupation except a sign no larger than six (6) inches by eighteen (18) inches. d) There may be no more than three (3) non- residential employees to the home occupa- tion. e) The off-street parking requirements for non-residential districts shall apply according to the type -of home occupation proposed. f) The office sl@all have an entrance separate from the main entrances to the residence. g) No goods shall be publicly displayed. 61-3.C.3. Conversions of an existing use to another allowable use in the R-1 District, subject to the requirements of the proposed use. 61-3.C.4. Accessory apartments in single-family detached dwellings, for relatives only. Conditions for approval: a) Additional off-street parking shall be required according to the requirements of the R-3 District. 61-3.C.5. Club or lodge. Conditions for approval: a) One (1) off-street parking space shall be provided for every three (3) club mem- bers. b) Buffering shall be provided along each side and rear yard; the buffer shall con- F-2 sist of a planted visual screen of at least four (4). feet in width and eight (8) feet in height. 61-3.D. ACCESSORY USES. The following accessory uses shall comply with the requirements of Section 61-13. 61-3.D.l. Private garage or carport, a maximum of one (1) story in height. 61-3.D.2. Toolsheds and/or household storage structures. 61-3.D.3. Private swimming pool, as further regulated by the Swimming Pool ordinance, Chapter 49 of the Township Code. 61-3.D.4. Satellite dish, as regulated by Section 61-13.j. 61-3.E. AREA AND BULK REGULATIONS. Figure 1, page 97, graphically depicts the terminology used. Table 1, page 90, sets forth the numerical requirements. Measure- ments are as , def ined in Section 61-2. Dimensions are either minimum or maximum requirements, as noted. These regulations shall apply to buildipgs and structures hereafter erected or altered. 61-3.F. OFF-STREET PARKING. 61-3.F.l. Single-family detached dwellings shall require two (2) off-street parking spaces. 61-3.F.2. Single-family semi-detached dwellings shall require two (2) off-street parking spaces per dwelling unit. 61-3.F.3. Municipal or public use facilities shall require one (1) off-street parking space for each 400 square feet of floor area devoted to public use. 61-3.F.4. Schools shall require one (1) off-street parking space for each teacher and other employees. 61-3.F.5. Parking requirements for offices or conver- sions shall be as set forth in Table 3, page 93, according to the specific land use. F-3 SECTION 61-4 R-2 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT 61-4.A. PURPOSE OF DISTRICT. The purpose of this district is to provide for, maintain and preserve the established attached housing character in a village set- ting; provide for open space between residen- tial structures to foster a desirable living environment; and to permit uses accessory to the primary residential purpose. 61-4.B. USES BY RIGHT. 61-4.B.1. Single-family attached dwelling. 61-4.B.2. Two-family detached dwelling, of which at least one family shall own and reside in one of the dwelling units. 61-4.B.3. Any use permitted by right in the R-1 Resi- dential District. 61-4.C. USES BY SPECIAL EXCEPTION. The following uses shall be subject to review and approval by the Zoning Hearing Board in accordance with Section 61-18, as well as the criteria set forth in this section. 61-4.C.l. Home occupation, incidental to the main pur- pose of residence, similar to those enunciated in the R-1 Residential District, and allowable under the same conditions specified in 61-3.C.2. 61-4.C.2. Conversions of an existing use to another allowable use in the R-2 District, subject to the requirements of the proposed use. 61-4.D. ACCESSORY USES. The following accessory uses shall comply with the requirements of Section 61-13. 61-4.D.l. Private garage or carport, a maximum of one (1) story in height. 61-4.D.2. Toolsheds and/or household storage structure. 61-4.D.3. Satellite dish, as regulated by Section 61-14.J. F-4 61-4.E. AREA AND BULK REGULATIONS. Figure 1, page 97, graphically depicts the terminology used. Table 1, page 90, sets forth the respective numerical requirements. Measurements are as def ined in Section 61-2. Dimensions are either minimum or maximum requirements, as noted. 61-4.F. OFF-STREET PARKING. 61-4.F.l. Two 2) off-street parking spaces shall be required, per dwelling unit, for residential purposes. 61-4.F.2. Parking requirements for offices or conver- sions shall be as set forth in Table 3, page 93, according to the specific land use. F-5 SECTION 61-5 R-3 RESIDENTIAL MULTI-FAMILY DISTRICT 61-5.A. PURPOSE OF DISTRICT. The purpose of this district is to provide for multi-family housing; establish open spaces and landscaping in an integrated fashion so as to foster a desirable living environment; and to pr ovide for off-street parking and cir- culation areas so as to furnish adequate spa- ces and circulation patterns. 61-5.B. USES BY RIGHT. 61-5.B.1. All uses permitted by right in the R-2 Residential District, as regulated by the R-2 Residential area and bulk requirements. 61-5.B.2. Multi-family dwelling. 61-5.C. ACCESSORY USES. _-ion 61-5.B.1. above, For uses permitted by Sec4 the accessory uses shall be as allowed in the R-1-and R-2 Residential Districts'. 61-5.D. AREA AND BULK REGULATICNS. Figure 2, page 98, graphically depicts the terminology used. Table 1, page 90, sets forth the basic area and bulk requirements. Measurements are as defined in Section 61-2. 61-5.E. ADDITIONAL STANDARDS. For multi-family dwellings, the following pro- visions shall apply. 61-5.E.l. Minimum Floor Area Per Unit. The minimum net floor area per dwelling unit shall be as follows: I bedrocm unit 625 square feet 2 bedroom unit 750 square feet 3 bedroom unit 925 square feet F-6 61-5.E.2. Buffering and Landscaping. A -landscaped planted area five (5) feet wide shall be required adjacent to the front of the building(s). A planted visual screen, four (4) feet wide and six (6) feet high, shall be required along each side and rear property lines. Section 61-13.E. of this Ordinance contains further buffering and landscaping requirements. 61-5.E.3. Lighting. Lighting facilities shall be provided for the safety and convenience of the residents and visitors. All driveways and parking areas must be properly lighted to assure' safe driving conditions at night and to provide security for residents 'and visitors. The facilities shall be arranged in a manner that will protect the street and neighboring pro- perties from excessive glare and hazardous interference of any kind. 6 1 - 5 4. Refuse Collec"tion. All refuse shall be placed in closed, vermin- proof containers. All refuse containers shall be screened by means of a fence, wall and/or plantings. 61-5.F. OFF-STREET PARKING. 61-5.F.l. For 1 bedroom units, one (1) off-street parking spaces shall be required. 61-5.F.2 For 2 or more bedroom units, two (2) off- street parking spaces shall be required. F-7 SECTION 61-7 CRS - COMMERCIAL RETAIL/SERVICES DISTRICT 61-7.A. PURPOSE OF DISTRICT. The purpose of this district is to provide for necessary commercial activities required to support the shopping and service needs of Township residents, employees and visitors; developed on a scale in harmony with the character of the Township; serving both highway-oriented and pedestrian. users; with adequate provision of off-street parking and circulation patterns. 61-7.B. USES BY RIGHT. Generally, the uses by right shall include the following categories of retail trade, of both durable and non-durable goods, as elaborated upon by the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Manual of the U.S. Department of Commerce: 61-7.B.1. All uses permitted by right in the R-2 resi- dence district. 61-7.B.2. Stores, such as general merchandise, food, apparel and furniture. 61-7.B.3. Services, such as personal, business, health, legal and social. 61-7.B.4. Eating and drinking places. 61-7.B.5. General offices. 61-7.B.6. Motion picture theaters and other amusement and recreation services. 61-7.B.7. Hotels, rooming houses and other lodging places. 61-7.B.8. Shopping center. 61-7.C. USES BY SPECIAL EXCEPTION. The following uses shall be subject to review and approval by the Zoning Hearing Board in accordance with section as well as the cri- teria set forth in this section. 61-7.C.l. Motor vehicle dealerships and service stations. .F-8 Conditions for approval: a) No means of ingress or egress shall enter a residential street. b) A buffer area at least ten (10) feet in width shall be provided along the peri- meter of the parking lot when adjacent to a residential district. 61-7.D. ACCESSORY USES. Accessory uses shall be permitted when on the same lot with and customarily incidental to any of the above-permitted uses. 61-7.D.l. Signs, as regulated by Section 61-14 of this ordinance. 61-7.D.2. Satellite dishes, as regulated by Section 61-13.J. 61-7.D.3. Garages. 61-7.E. AREA AND BUTAK REGULATIONS. Figure 2, page 98, graphically depicts the terminology used. Table 2, page 92, sets forth the basic area and bulk requirements. Nonconformities are handled under the provi- sions of Section 61-17 of this Ordinance. 61-7.F. PARKING, LOADING, UNLOADING AND ACCESS. T hese requirements are found in Section 61-13.A. and Tables 3 and 4, pages 93 and 95. off-street parking requirements for shopping centers shall be calculated by the sum of the requirements for the individual stores and shops. 61-7.G. BUFFERING AND LANDSCAPING. These requirements are found in Section 61-13.E. and Table 5, page 96. 61-7.H. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS. The provisions of Section 61-15 shall be applicable. F-9 I I I I I I I I APPENDIX I G. I I I I I I I I I I 41 APPENDIX G Recreational Use of Little Tinicum Island and the Delaware River Little Tinicum Island is accessible only by boat. The island is used by recreational boaters and hunters. A survey was distributed to boaters that were on the island or boats that were nearby. Surveys were also distributed to nearby boating ramps and clubs. The survey had a very good return rate of 35 returned from 75 distributed. Figure Thirteen is the survey questionaire (page 42) with the average (mean) response following the questions. The reverse side of the survey was a map for reference and to answer question ten. An explanation of the response follows. Question 1 and 2 Most boats traveling to the island are motorboats. Rowboats and canoes have troble traveling upstream and downstream in the current and waves of the river. The average length of boats is 21.6 feet. These boats fall into three categories: a) canooes and rowboats 12 - 14 feet- 4 boats. b) 'run-about' motorboats 15 - 24 feet- 19 boats. c) cruising motor and sail boats 25 - 36 feet, 10 boats. The draft of these boats (depth of boat below the waterline) are: a) 12 - 14 foot boats- less than 12 inches. Only 1 reply out of 4 in this category (25%) - 18". b) 15 - 24 foot boats- average draft = 28.5 inches (9 reples, 47%) c) 25 - 36 foot boats- average draft = 43 inches (7 reples, 70%) The number of repondents who did not indicate the draft of their boat (16 out of 35) may indicate that the draft of their boat is shallow and does not pose a problem to island access. This assumption is supported by the act that larger boats (with larger drafts) has a much higher response rate (70%) compared to smaller boats (25% and 47%). Access to the island is gained by wading from an anchored boat to the shore. Canoes and rowboats pull up onto the shore. The draft of most boats (excepting 25 - 36 foot) allows anchoring in water shallow enough for wading. The 5.7 foot tidal difference creates a problem for anchored boats. The tidal extremes occur six hours apart hence the tide must be considered when anchoring for more than an hour or so. Seven respondents indicated that this G-1 FIGURE 13 Dear boater, Your help in completing this survey is very important. The information you provide is necessary for the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources to determine the most popular use or facilities for Little Tinicum Island in the Delaware River. A stamped envelope is enclosed for your reply. Thank you for your valuable help. 1. What type of boat do you use on the Delaware River? circle one motorboat 24 rowboat 2 canoe 1 sailboat 1 other 0 2. Length of boat? 21.6'. Draft of boat? 2.9'. 3. How many people usually occupy the boat? 4.4. 4. How many times a year do you visit or boat near (within one mile of) Little Tinicum Island? 42 . 5. How many times a year do children under twelve years old accompany you on the boat? 9.3 . 6. What months do you visit Little Tinicum Island? From May to September. 7. What town or marina do you dock your boat at? ___________________ _____________________________. 8. If you trailer your boat, what ramp or marina do you launch it from? ______________________________________________. 9. Please indicate the number of times per year that you participate in the following activities on or near Little Tinicum Island (within about one mile of the island): fishing 23.3 swimming 24.4 picnicing on beach 16.0 hunting: water skiing 15.1 picnicing on boat 17.0 waterfowl 12.3 anchoring 31.2 nature observation 24.7 game 30.0 boat races 4.4 sightseeing 16.4 trapping - relax on beach 21.3 walking on beach 19.6 10. On the map of Little Tinicum Island on the reverse side of this page mark your favorite spot to land or anchor by the Island. 11. Facilities you would use if built on Little Tinicum Island: docks 27 picnic tables 26 moorings 15 barbecue grills 25 toilets 25 trash cans 28 duck blinds 11 nature trails 18 12. Hunters- Do you usually hunt from your boat or go ashore when you hunt near Little Tinicum Island?__________________________. 13. Do you have any suggestions that would make the Island more accessible, useful or enjoyable? 42 G-2 43 was a problem. Three of these respondents indicated that a dock would solve this problem. Five other persons indicated they would use a dock but did not state their purpose, except for the reply : " a small unloading dock." Question 3 The mean number of person per boat is 4.4. Values range from 2 to 8 persons per boat. This is an estimated total of 144 people represented by this survey. Question 4 The average number of visits to or near Little Tinicum Island per year is 42. The total number of visits per person per year represented by this survey is 6048. This is an approximate and not actual number. Question 5 During twenty-one percent of visits to the island children under twelve years old accompany adults. Question 6 The average span of months that persons visit the islands is 6.2 months. Most respondents boat all year. Figure Fourteen is a September. Two respondents boat all year. Figure Fourteen is a graph of the number of boats visiting the island during the year. Number of Boats 30 25 20 15 10 5 0 J F M A M J J A S O N D Months FIGURE 14 G-3 44 Question 7 The marina or town the respondents boats are docking at are listed below: Morrow's Marina, Darby Creek, Ridley Twsp., PA 9 Westvill Power Boat Association, Big Timber Creek, NJ 4 Seaplane Base, Delaware River, Essington, PA 2 Fox Grove Marina, Delaware River, Essington, PA 2 Riverside Yacht Club, Delaware River, Essington, PA 2 Anchorage Marina, Delaware River, Essington, PA 1 Tinicum Boat Yard, Delaware River, Essington, PA 1 Triton Marina, Chesapeake Bay, Elkton, MD 1 Darby Creek, PA 1 Essington, PA 1 Most of these boats are within a mile or two of Little Tinicum Island. The Westville Power Boat Association is 9.5 river miles upstream. Question 8 The ramps used by respondents with trailed boats are: Morrow's Marina, Darby Creek, Ridley Twsp., PA 6 Chester ramp, Delaware River, Chester, PA 4 Juvesh Center, Timber Creek, NJ 1 Darby Creek, PA 1 Fox's Marina, Delaware River, Essington, PA 1 Seaplane Base, Delaware River, Essington, PA 1 The Chester Ramp is about 4 miles downstream of Little Tinicum Island. G-4 45 Question 9 The average number of times per year each activity is engaged in by respondents is listed below in Column A. The number of boats with respondents who participate in activities is listed in Column B. The total instances of participation for each activity by total persons represented by this survey per year is listed in Column C. A B C Swimming 24.4 25 2684 Relax on beach 21.3 24 2249 Picnic on beach 16.0 28 1971 Nature observation 24.7 18 1956 Walk on beach 19.6 22 1897 Fishing 23.3 16 1640 Picnic on boat 17.0 21 1571 Waterskiing 15.1 19 1262 Sightseeing 16.4 17 1227 Anchoring 31.2 24 749 Game hunting 30.0 5 660 Waterfowl hunting 12.3 9 487 Boat races 4.4 7 136 Trapping - 3 >13.2 The number of hunters is greatly underestimated by this survey. The survey was distributed in early September. Only a few boaters indicated hunting as an activity they participated in. Interviews with Conservation Officers, Pennsylvania Fish Commission, Essington, PA indicate that hunters use the island only during hunting and are underestimated in this survey. The Conservation Officers report as many as thirty persons hunt from small boats in the evening on weekdays. Two duck blinds exist on the north shore and two new blinds were built this season on the south shore. Three activites in which boaters participate, but were not questioned regarding are crabbing, overnight camping, and building fires. It is estimated that as many as six boats with an average of four persons per boat camp overnight during summer weekends. 28 G-5 46 Question 10 Figure Fifteen shows the favorite visiting location of boaters. Question 11 The number of respondents that indicated they would use the following facilities is reported below. docks 27 picnic tables 26 moorings 15 babecue grills 25 toilets 25 trash cans 28 duck blind 11 nature trails 18 Question 12 Hunters indicate that they go ashore (6), hunt from boat (5), and use duck blinds (1). Question 13 This question asked for suggestions to make the island more accessible, useful or enjoyable. The response have been categor- ized below. Build docks 8 Do nothing- we like it the way it is 7 * Clean up beach, tires, and trash 5 Depth markers along shore 4 Clean up the Delaware River 3 Make the island a wildlife refuge 2 Keep it simple and inexpensive 2 Dredge channel 2 Build breakwater for large boats 1 Build state marina on island 1 Picnic tables and grills 1 No hunting near island 1 No glass 1 No fee for use 1 Few rules 1 Refreshment stand 1 Sandy beaches 1 * Three respondents with this comment did not respond to any other question on the survey form. G-6 I I I I I I I I APPENDIX I H I I I I I I I I I I RESOLUTION #89-02 DELAWARE COUNTY FEE SCHEDULE AND SUBMISSION PROCEDURES FOR SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT REVIEWS conducted by the DELAWARE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 1989 H-1 101 Title This resolution may be cited as the "Delaware County Fee Schedule and Submission Procedures for Subdivision and Land Development Review." 102 Authority This resolution is adopted pursuant to the authority granted by Section 502 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, as amended by Act 170 of 1988. 103 Effective Date This resolution shall become effective on July 1, 1989, and shall remain in effect until modified, amended, or rescinded by the Delaware County Planning Commission. 104 Intent The purpose of this fee schedule is to help defray the costs incurred by the Delaware County Planning Com- mission in its mandated reviews of subdivision and land development plans, in accordance with Section 502 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, as amended. 105 Waiver of Fees Fees will be waived only for an application filed under the name of a governmental sub-unit of the United States or the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, including school districts and authorities. This exemption does not apply to any private, nonprofit organization. 106 Application with Mixed Uses Whenever an application inclu des proposed developments with mixed uses, the application will be separated and the appropriate fee applied to each use as described in Sections 110, 111, and 112 of this Schedule. 107 Project Area Delineation The provisions of this section apply to nonresidential land developments where a substantial percentage of the tract is not proposed for development or consists of existing development. The fee for these developments shall be calculated in the regular fashion (Section 112) unless the developer delineates on the plan a 11project area" where development is proposed to be located. The fee would then apply to the "project area" only. The acreage of the "project area" shall be shown on the Application for Review Form. The project area H-2 shall be that portion of the tract where development or improvements of any kind are proposed, including areas devoted to parking, driveways, drainage facilities, grading, and landscaping. 108 Applicability of Fee Schedule A. The fee schedule below will apply regardless of whether the submitted application is for the review of a sketch plan, a preliminary plan, a final plan, or a tentative PRD. Each resubmission of a dif- ferent project on the same tract of land will be charged an additional fee. However, no additional fee will be charged for refinements provided that: 1) The revised plan.is submitted to DCPC within 180 days from the date reviewed by the Commission, and 2) The plan has not been substantially altered or modified as determined by the Commission. B. This fee schedule will not apply to sketch plans required by DCPC for review of curative amendments or developer proposed zoning map amendments. 109 Administrative Procedures A. The application, with a check or money order payable to the Treasurer of Delaware County, shall be submitted to the municipality. The County fee shall not be combined with the municipal fee. B. Upon receipt from the applicant, the municipality will forward the County fee and three (3) sets of plans to the County Planning Commission together with the DCPC Application for Review Form, signed by the appropriate municipal official. C. The County Planning Commission will accept the application when all necessary information and fees have been supplied, and at that time the review time clock will start. 110 Residential Application The following fees shall apply to all kinds of residen- tial projects for subdivision, conveyancel incor- poration, or single tract development: Type of Plan General Fee Additional Fee Single-Family Dwelling $50 per plan $10 per lot or unit Multi-Family Dwelling $50 per plan $10 per unit or Condominium H-3 111 Nonresidential Subdivision Application The following fees shall apply to applications for the subdivision of nonresidential lots: General Fee Additional Fee $100 per plan $50 per lot 112 Nonresidential Land Development Application The following fees shall apply to projects, or sections of projects, which are for nonresidential use of any kind on a single tract of land: General Fee Additional Fee $100 per plan $20 per acre (or portion thereof) $10 per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area (or portion thereof) 113 Re@peal Re.so'lution No. 76-01, as-.*amended on February 21, 1985J, is hereby rescinded. 114 Approval RESOLVED this 15th day of June, 1989, by the Delaware County Planning Commission Thomas J.(W@rrien, Chairman Delaware C ,2Aty Planning Commission Frank Facci-61o,Secre ary Delaw re County Planning Commission r n @kF a c c H-4 I I I I I I I I APPENDIX I I I I I I I I I I I I APPENDIX I tenance, and management of the dam or water obstruction for a period of 15 years or longer, the application may be submitted by the person who has such primary responsi- bility; provided that the owner of a darn or reservoir, water obstruction, or encroachment shall in no event thereby be relieved of any legal duties or responsibilities for the structure or activity as imposed by the act or this chapter. (g) Each application shall be signed by the owners of the dam or reservoir, water obstruction, or encroachment or the persons exercising primary responsibility for the dam or reservoir, water obstruction, or encroachment. In the case of a partnership, one or more members of the partnership authorized to sign on behalf of the entire partnership shall sign the application. In the case of a corporation, it shall be signed by the president, vice president, or other responsible official empowered to sign for the corporation, with the corporate seal or other proof *of authorization to sign for the corporation affixed. In the case of a political subdivision, it shall be signed by the chief officer or officers of the polit- ical subdivision or other responsible official empowered to sign for the political subdivision, with the seal affixed and attested by the clerk. (h) All plans, specifications, and reports accompanying applications for dams, bridges, and such other obstructions which would pose a threat to human life and property in the event of failure shall be affixed with the seal of a registered professional engineer and his certification, which shall read as follows: "I (name) do hereby certify to the best of my knowledge, information and belief, that the information contained in the accompanying plans, specifications, and reports has been prepared in accordance with accepted engineering practice, is true and correct, and is in conformance with Chapter 105 of the rules and regulations of the Department of En- vironmental Resources." � 105.14. Review of applications. (a) All applications will be reviewed in accordance with prevailing practices in the engineering profession. (b) In reviewing any permit application under this chapter for construction or sub- stantial modification of a dam or reservoir, water obstruction, or encroachment, the De- partment w4ill consider the following factors: (1) Potential threats to life or property created by the project. (2) Potential threats to safe navigation created by the project. (3) The effect of the proposed project on the property or riparian rights of owners above, below, or adjacent to the project. (4) The effect of the proposed project on regimen and ecology of the water- course or other body of water, water quality, stream flow, fish and wildlife, aquatic habitat, instrearn and downstream uses, and other significant environmental factors. (5) The impacts of the proposed project on any nearby national wildlife refuge, national natural landmark, National or State park or recreation area, or National or State historical site. (6) Compliance by the proposed project with all applicable laws administered by the Department, the Fish Commission, and any river basin commission created by interstate compact. (7) The need for the proposed project to be located in or in close proximity to the water and alternatives in location, design, and construction which are available to minimize the adverse impact of the project upon the environment and to protect the public natural resources of the Commonwealth. (8) Present conditions and the effects of reasonably foreseeable future develop- ment within the affected watershed above and below the project: W Any darn, water obstruction, or encroachment shall be designed, constructed, and operated so as to assure adequacy and compliance with the provisions of F this chapter, taking into account reasonably foreseeable development within the affected watershed.- (ii) In assessing the impact of future development upon a dam, wa- ter obstruction, or encroachment, the Department may require the applicant to submit data regarding estimated development potentials and municipal, county, and regional planning related to the affected watershed. (9) Consistency with State and local floodplain and storm water management programs, the State Water Plan, and the Coastal Zone Management Plan. (10) Consistency with the designations of wild, scenic, and recreational streams under the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 or the Pennsvlvariia Scenic Rivers Act. (c) In reviewing any permit applications under � 105.11 (c) of this title (relating to permit requirements) and section and 6(c) of the act (32 P.S. � 5 93. 1 ) for the operation and maintenance of any existing dam, water obstruction, or encroachment, the Department will consider the following factors: (1) Potential threats to life, property, or safe navigation created by the continu- ing operation or maintenance of the project. (2) Any substantial adverse impacts on stream flow, water quality, or the en- viromment which might be reduced or mitigated by reasonable changes in the operation of the project. (3) Compliance of the operation and maintenance of the project with all ap- plicable laws administered by the Department, the Fish Commission, and any river basin cornmission created by interstate compact. (d) The Department may review permit applications for the operation Tid main- tenance of existing projects without regard to the design criteria and constrfiction require- ments set forth in Subchapters B - J of this chapter; provided that if the Department finds that any existing dam, water obstruction, or encroachment is unsafe or adverselv affects property or the environment, it may consider applicaltion of such "criteria and re- quirements as may be reasonably necessary to correct such conditions. � 105.15. Environmental evaluation. (a) Each application for construction of the following categories of activities shall include an environmental assessment, on a form established by the Department: (1) Any dam or reservoir for the storage of water of size classification A or B or hazard classification I as defined in � 105.91 of this title (relating to classifications of dams and reservoirs). (2) Any dam or reservoir used for the storage of fluids or sernifluids other than water the escape of which may result in air, water, or land pollution or may result in danger to persons or property. (3) Any dam, bridge, culvert, stream crossing, stream enclosure, dike, levee, flood wall, or stream relocaition located in, along, or across a stream identified as a candidate for or included in the Federal or State wild and scenic river systems. (4) Any stream enclosure, stream relocation, or any other activity or facility which the Department determines may have a significant impact on the environment. 11,b) Based on the results of the environmental assessment, the Department may re- quire the submission of additional information regarding one or more of the following as found necessary by the Department: (1) The potential impacts to the extent applicable of the proposed activity on water quality, stream flow, fish and wildlife, aquatic habitat, Federal and State forests, parks, recreation, instream and downstream water uses, prime farmlands. areas or structures of historic significance, streams which are identified candidates for or included within the Federal or State wild and scenic river systems and other relevant significant environmental factors. 1-2 (2) Alternatives to the proposed action including alternative loca-tions, routings or designs to avoid or reduce significant adverse environmental impacts. (3) Actions to be taken through design, location. or operation of the proposed ,structure or other activities to mitigate any unavoidable significant environmental impacts created by the proposed project. � 105.16. Environmental social and economic balancing. (a) The determination of whether the potential for significant environmental harm exists will be made by the Department after consultation with the applicant and other concerned -overnmental aizencies. If the Department determines that there may be a sigrLifi- cant impact on natural. scenic, historic. or aesthetic values of the environment, the De- partment will consult with the applicant to examine ways to reduce the environmental harm to a minimum. If. after consideration of mitigation measures, the Department finds that significant environmental harm will occur, the Department will evaluate the public social and economic benefits of the project to determine whether the harm outweighs the benefits. (b) No application for a permit under the provisions of Subchapter D of this chapter (relating to stream enclosures), for a channel change under the. provisions of Subchapter E of this chapter (relating to channel changes and dredging for facility construction and maintenance), or unde.- the provisions of Subchapter J of this chapter (relating to dis- charges of dredged or fill material) or for any structure or activity which the Department determines will have a significant adverse impact on the environment or public natural resources will be approved by the Department unless the applicant demonstrates and the Department finds that the public benefits of'the proposed project outweigh the harm to the environment and public natural resources. Public benefits shall include, but are not limited o: (1) Correction and prevention of pollution. (2) Protection of public health and safety. (3) Reduction of flood damages. (4) Development of energy resources. (5) Creation or preservation of significant employment. (6) Provision of public utility services. (7) Other essential social and economic development which benefits a sub- stantial portion of the public. (c) No application for a permit shall be approved by the Department in the following areas unless the applicant demonstrates and the Department finds that the project will have no significant adverse impact upon the public natural resources: (1) Any project located in or within 100 feet of any watercourse or body of water that has been designated as a National or State wild or scenic river in accordance with the National Wild and Scenic Rivers Act of 1968 or the Pennsylvania Scenic Rivers Act (32 P.S. � � 82 1. 1 - 822.2). (2) Any project located in or within 100 feet of a Federal wilderness area desianated in accordance with the Federal Wilderness Act of 1964 or the Federal Eastern Wilderness Act of 1975. (3) Any project located within an area which serves as a habitat of a rare or endangered species protected by the Federal Endangered Species Act of 1973 (d) In reviewing permit applications. it will be the poiicv of the Department to en- courage development that protects the natural condition of the' watercourse or other body of water. 1-3 I I I I I I I I APPENDIX I i * I I I I I I I I A APPENDIX J JOINT APPLICATION FORM INFORMATION GENERAL: It is very important that you provide a complete and accurate application (form, plans and support information) concerning your project. In addition, to aid in the review of your application, it is suggested that you attach photog-raphs of your project site when submitting the permit application. If the application is incomplete or unacceptable, it will be returned. All projects require 3 sets of plans. For content of plans, see the applicable requirements pertaining to your project in the appropriate subehapter of -Chapter 105 Dam Safety and Waterway Management Rules and Regulations, and the section titled Sketch Plan and Plans in Appendix III of this guidance booklet. The joint application, together with all maps, plans, profiles and specifications, and all papers, information and data filed in connection therewith, will remain on file in the Department of Environmental Resources and the Army Corps of Engineers. DER FEES: All applications for Department of Environmental Resources permits, except those submitted by federal, state, county or municipal agencies, must be accompanied by a check payable to "Commonwealth of Pennsylvania", in accordance with the following schedule: Water Obstructions and Encroachments Bridge Over 15 Foot Span $100 Enclosures 100 Channel Changes 100 Commercial Dredging 100 All Others 50 A single application may be submitted and a single permit may be issued for multiple structures and activities, which are part of a single project or facility or part of related projects, and facilities, located in a single county, constructed, operated, or maintained by the same person or persons. Where a single application covers multiple structures or activities other than a single structure and related maintenance dredging, the application fee shall be the sum of fees set forth above for the applicable structures and activities but shall not exceed $600. All stream crossings located within a single county for the installation of a public service line shall be treated as a single structure or activity. CORPS FEES: Do not send a permit processing fee with the copy of the application to be forwarded to the appropriate Corps District Engineer. A permit fee will be assessed by the Corps if and when the permit is about to be issued. No fee will J-1 be charged for permits issued to Federal, State, County or Municipal Agencies. 'The Corps of Engineers assesses a fee of $10.00 for private work or activities and $100-00 for commercial activities. (Fees are assessed per application). ENVIRONMENTAL: Pursuant to Section 102 of the National Environmental Policy Act, 42 U.S.C. 54331 et. seq. assessment of the environmental impacts and determination of need for an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) must be made for Federally permitted activities. This assessment or EIS is generally done by the Army Corps of Engineers. The environmental assessment will, in part, be based on the written information in Appendix 11 which may be required by the Army Corps of Engineers following the Corps' review of your permit application. The Department of Environmental Resources will conduct an environmental assessment of all projects and associated impacts according to Section 105.15. Additional information may be required of the applicant based on the environmental assessment. JOINT PERMIT APPLICATION COMPLETION INSTRUCTIONS SECTION I-A 1. This item is a reminder to the applicant to submit 3 copies.of the application and supporting documentations. If three complete permit applications are not received, your permit application will be returned. Note: Each page of the five'(5) page application form is in quadruplicate (4 pressure-sensitive copies), three (3) copies are to be submitted to DER. The fourth (marigold colored) copy of each page is for the applicant's records. 2. Complete full name of applicant and name and title of authorized 3. agent/preparer, mailing address and business telephone number in space provided. If authorized agent/preparer completes application, Item 3, statement of authorization, must be completed. 4. indicate the type of ownership involved with project by checking the appropriate block. 5. Indicate the municipality and county where project is located. M 6. Indicate the name of stream or body of water with which the project is associated. Attach with permit application, evidence of municipal and county notification (see below). Municipal and County Notification of Permit Application PA Act 14. P.L. 834, enacted February 17, 1984, requires that each applicant for a permit under the Dam Safety and Encroachments Act must give written notice to the municipaiity(les) and the county(ies) in which the J-2 permitted activity is located. The written notice shall be received by the municipality(les) and the county(ies) at least thirty (30) days before the Department of Environmental Resources may issue or deny the permit. You may notify the municipality(ies) and the county(ies) by providing a copy of the application to each municipality and county by CERTIFIED MAIL, RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED, or by personally delivering a copy to and obtaining a written acknowledgement or receipt from each municipality and county. Letters should be addressed to the Office of the Secretary or the clerk of the municipality and county or to the supervisor, manager or commissioners as appropriate. (Note: Notices sent to planning commissioners are not acceptable). The submission of your application to the Department must include evidence that municipal and county notification has occurred. Acceptable forms of evidence include: a. Certified mail receipt and copy of letter sent to each municipality and county, or b. Written acknowledgement from each municipality and county. 8. Submit sketch plan (8 1/2" x 11" drawing) and detailed plans in accordance with drawing requirement's outlined in Appendix III of this Joint Permit Application Guidance Booklet and applicable subchapter of Chapter 105 of Dam Safety and Waterway Management Rules and Regulations. 9. Indicate the Corps district where your activity will occur by checking the appropriate block (See map in Appendix V for Corps district). 10. Indicate whether any of the proposed project which the application is being submitted for is complete by checking the appropriate block yes or no. If yes, state the reason why the project was completed and the month and year completed. Indicate existing work on attached drawings of site. 11. Complete a narrative of project, incorporating such information as a detailed description of project, necessity of project, purpose, construction schedule, ...etc. Example: Proposed construction of a new bridge over Forest Run at the intersection of Forest Run and T-711. Old bridge is beyond repair and replacement is necessary in order to provide access to private homes, ernergency vehicles ... etc. Construction is to commence upon receipt of all necessary permits and approvals. It is anticipated from start of construction three weeks will be needed to complete bridge replacement depending on weather and stream flow. Attached is a tentative construction schedule and sequence of work. 12. List all applications, approvals, certification and denials received from other Federal, state or local agencies for any structure(s), construction, discharges or other activities described in this application. Most common A A J-3 examples of other approvals are NPDES permits, sewage permits, local flood plain management permits, subdivision approvals ... etc. 13. A copy of the Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control Plan and letter of review by the county Conservation District where the project is located must be submitted with the application. Letter of review should indicate that the District has reviewed the applicant's Erosion and Sediment Pollution Control Plan and consider it adequate to meet the requirements of Chapter 102 Erosion Control. 14. This section outlines the basis for state regulatory requirements and permit fee schedules for various types of projects (example - stream crossing - $50.00) The State fee must be attached with the permit application. 15. This section outlines the basis for Federal Regulatory Requirements and permit fee schedules for various types of projects. An additional fee will be assessed when the Corps is ready to issue the permit. 16. a. Self-explanatory. b. Self-explanatory. C. The coastal zone in the southeast portion of the State is defined as the area from the falls at Morrisville to the Delaware- Pennsylvania border and the tidal influenced portion of all streams flowing into the Delaware River. The extent of area is approximately 1/2 to 3 1/2 miles from the Delaware River. The coastal zone in the northwestern portion'of the State (Erie) is defined by physical and political boundaries. This encompasses an area of 1/2 to 3 1/2 miles from Lake Erie. If you have any question concerning the coastal zone boundary call the Division of Coastal Zone Management at 717-783-9500 or write to DER, Division of Coastal Zone Management, P.O. Box 1467, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17120. Note: An application checklist is enclosed for you to determine if all required information has been completed and ready to submit your application package. SECTION I-B 1. Self-explanatory. 2. Complete full name, address and telephone number of property owners, lessees, etc., whose property adjoins body of water adjacent to project area in the soace provided. 3. Indi@ate the type of activity that best describes your project by checking the appropriate block and complete your permit application in accordance J-4 with the requirements of the applicable subehapter noted and contained in Chapter 105. Dam Safety and Waterway Management Rules and Regulations. 4. Indicate the amount of original ground cover disturbed by your project. 5. Indicate whether your proposed project impacts wetlands by checking the appropriate block and if yes, indicate the number of acres to be filled and the number of acres to be impacted. (See Definition of a Wetlands in Section 105.1 of Chapter 105) SECTION 11 - SITE LOCATION 1. Self-explanatory. 2. Indicate the topographic coordinates, latitude and longitude, and name of U.S.G.S. 7.5 minute quadrangle in the space provided. If available, attach a U.S.G.S. topographic map or copy thereof, indicating project location. 3. Some municipalities hav e developed floodway mapping in conjunction with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEM-A) in order to be eligible for Federal Flood Insurance. If mapping is available, attach a copy with the permit application submission delineating project site. The municipality has a copy of the flood insurance study (@vhich- contains the map) if it has been completed, or a copy of the study is available by calling (800) 638-7418. 4. Some counties have developed storm water management plans, in compliance with the Storm water Management Act (167). Indicate whether the watershed which your project is contained within has a plan by contacting the County Planning Department in the county your project is located. 5. Self-explanatory. J-5 APPLICATION CHECKL= For water obstruction permit Please check the following list to make sure you have included the required information with your application: Evidence of municipal and county notification Application is correctly signed and witnessed, with corporate or municipal seals Application fee Location map General plan view showing property lines Cross-sections at the project site showing existing and proposed conditions An Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan and a copy of a letter of approval from the conservation district in the county indicated in the permit application regarding this plan Registered professional engineer's seal and certification (if required) Hydrologic and hydraulic analysis'(if reqVired) A letter from the municipality indicating that the project is consistent with their flood plan and storm water management program J-6 APPENDIX VI F-R-DWM-31: 8185 JOINT PERMIT APPLICATION Agency Use Only COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF ARMY DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES (Baltimore, Buffalo, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh Districtsl Application BUREAU OF DAMS AND WATERWAY MANAGEMENT Corps of Engineers Fee If additional space is needed to complete application. use plain bond pacer and attach to application. Reference section and item number for ad information. SECTION I-A Registration 1 . This application shall be completed in triplicate (3 copies) and forwarded to the Department of Environmental Resources, Bureau of Dams and Waterway Management, P.O. Box 2357, Room 116, Executive House, Harrisburg, PA 17120, for processing and disposition. Three complete applications with 3 copies of all supporting documents required on the applioation form must be submitted or the application will be returned as incomplete. (One copy for each: Penn- sylvania Fish Commission, Department of Environmental Resources, and Army Corps of Engineers) 2. Owner/applicant name, address and telephone number 3. Name and title of authorized agent/preparer, ad- (Type or Print) dress and telephone number is designated and authorized to act in my behalf as my agent in the processing of this permit application and to furnish, upon requests, supplemental information in sup- port of the application. 4. Type of Ownership- Privately owned Corporation Government Agency 7 Partnership 5. Identify municipality (township, borough, city) arid county whete project is located. Municipality County 6. identify name of stream or body of water with which project is associated. 7* Attach evidence of municipal and county notification, ISee instruction booklet) 8. Sketch plan and detail plans (Army Corps and State.] (See instruction booklet and Appendix 111) 9. Check the corps district where your activity will occur. (See instruction booklet) 0 Baltimore Philadelphia Pittsburgh Buffalo 10. Is any portion of the activity for which authorization is sought now complete? Yes N o If answer is "Yes" give reasons, month and year the activity was complete. Indicate the existing work on drawings or plans. 11. Narrative of Project (include detailed description, necessity and purpose-see example in instruction booklet) J-7 12 List all approvals or certifications and denials received from other federal, interstate, state or local agencies for any structures, construction, discharges or other activities described in this application. 13. Attach a copy of the Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan and letter of review by the County Conservation District. 14. State Fees and Regulatory Authority: In compliarice with the provisions of the Act of November 26, 1978, P.L. 1375, as amended (32 P.S. �693.1 et Seq.) known as the "Dam Safety and Encroachments Act"; Act of October 4, 1978, P.L. 851 (32 P.S. �679. 101 et seq.), known as tne "Flood Plain Management Act"; and the Administrative Code, Act of Aoril 9, 1929, P.L. 177, as amended, the Department of Environmental Resources is empowered to exercise certain powers and perform certain duties by law vested in and imposed upon the Water Supply Commission of Pennsylvania and the Water Power Resources Board. These State Acts cover broad areas and items such as stream encroachments, riprap, etc. which require consent or permit of the Department of Environmental Resources. These Acts include but are not limited to water obstructions such as any dike, bridge! abutment or other structures located in, along, across or projecting into any watercourse, floodway, or body of water. Effective September 27, 1980, all applications for Department of Environmental Resources permits, except those submit- ted by federal, state, county or municipal agencies, must be accompanied by a check payable to the "Commonwealth of Pennsylvania- in accordance with the following schedule: Bridge Over 15 Foot Span $100 Enclosures $100 Channel Changes $100 Commercial Dredging $100 All Others $ 50 A single application may be submitted or a single permit may be issued for multiple structures and activities which are part of a single project or facility or part of related projects and facilities, located in a single county, constructed, operated, or maintained by the same person or persons. Where a single application covers multiple 'structures or activities other than a single structure and related maintenance dredging, the application fee shall be the sum of fees set forth above for the applicable structures and activities but shall not exceed $600. All stream crossings located within a single county for the installation of a public service line shall be treated as a single structure or activity. Enclosed is dollars as fee for the proposed project. J-8 15. Federal Fees and Regulatory Authority: The Department of the Army lCorps of Engineersl permit program is authorized by Sections 9 and 10 of he River and Harbor Act of 1899 (33 U.S.C. 401 and 33 U.S.C. 403), Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1344), and Section 103 of the Marine Protection Research and Sanctuaries Act of 1972 (33 U.S.C. 1413). These laws require permits authorizing structures and work in or affecting navigable waters of the United States, the discharge of dredged or fill material into waters of the United States, and transportation of dredged material for the purpose of dumping it into ocean waters.. Information provided in this form will be used in evaluating the application for a permit. Information in the application is made a matter of public record through issuance of a public notice. Disclosure of the information requested is voluntary; however, the data requested is necessary in order to communicate with the applicant and to evaluate the permit application. If the necessary information is not provided, the permit application cannot be processed nor can a permit be issued. An application that is not completed in full will be withdrawn. Do not send a pernit processing fee with the copy of the application to be forwarded to the District Engineer of the Depart- ment of Army. An additional fee will be assessed when the corps is ready to issue the permit. No fee will be charged for permits issued to federal, state, county or municipal agencies. 18 U. S. C. Section 100 1 provides that: Whoever, in any manner within the jursidiction of any department or agency of the United States knowingly and willfully falsifies, conceals, or covers up by any trick, scheme, or device a material fact or makes any f aise, fictitious or f rauduient statement or entry, shall be fined not more than $ 10,000 or imprisoned not more than five years, or both. This application, together with all maps, plans, profiles and specifications, and all papers, information and data filed in connec- tion therewith, will remain on file in the Department of Environmental Resources and with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. 16. Certification A. The application must be signed by the applicant. If privately owned, the individual owner must sign. For partnerships, one or more members authorized to sign on behalf of the entire partnership must sign. Signatures of the president, vice president, secretary or treasurer are required for corporations, and the corporate seat shall be affixed. For political subdivision, we require signatures of the officer or officers empowered to sign for the subdivision with the political subdivision's seal affixed and attested by the clerk. Signatures other than above must be accompanied by a power of attorney or other document indicating authorization. B. Application is hereby made for a permit to authorize the activities described herein. I certify I am familiar with the infor- mation contained in this application, and to the best of my knowledge and belief such information is true, complete and accurate, I fur 'ther certify I possess the authority to undertake the proposed activities. C. I certify that the project proposed in this application complies with and will be conducted in a manner that is consistent with the approved Coastal Zone Management program of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. (Only portions of Erie, Bucks, Phil adelphia, Delaware, and Chester Counties, are in the Coastal Zone, see instruction booklet for specific detail) By: (Pnnt Namel (Signaturej (Date) SEAL Witness: (Date) J - 9 SECTION I-B General Information 1. All projects reouire 3 sets of plans. For complex project (e.g. highways, housing projects ... etc.) one set of full size draw- ings with sufficient detail to understand and evaluate the project shall also be submitted. (See instruction booklet Appen- dix III and applicable Subchapter of Chapter 105, Dam Safety'and Waterway Management Rules and Regulations.) 2. Names, addresses and telephone numbers of property owners, lessees, etc. whose property adjoins body of water adja- cent to project area. 3. Identify type activity Check the appropriate block below that best describes your project and complete the requirements of the applicable sub- chapter noted and contained in Chapter 105. Dam Safety and Waterway Management rules and regulations. C: Culverts And Bridges (Subchapter C) E Stream Enclosures (Subchapter D) C Channel Changes And Dredging For Facility Construction And Maintenance (Subchapter E) C:' Fills, Levees, Floodwall And Streambank Retaining Devices (Subchapter F) 7. Stream Crossings, Outfalls And Headwalls (Subchapter G) C:' Docks, Wharves, And Bulkheads (Subchapter H) C; Commercial Dredging (Subchapter 1) Discharges Of Dredged Or Fill Material (Subchapter J) 4. What is the maximum acreage that will have its original vegetative ground cover disturbed in acres yes # of acres to be filled of acres 5. Does proposed project impact wetlands? yes no to be impact'ed.----- SECTION 11 Site Location 1 . Provide written location of project site by noting distance from stream/road and/or nearest road intersection example (north side of Route 96, 6 miles east of the intersection of route 96 and L.R. 25220 or east side of Slippery Creek, 1000 ft. north of the intersection of Slippery Creek and PA Rte. 33) 2'. Loca-cion map identification of proposed activities. A. Topographic map coordinates 1. Lat. & Long. 2. Identify U.S.G.S. 7.5 minute quadrangle B. Attach U.S.G.S. Topographic map, or copy thereof or other similar mapping, indicating project location Inote: all maps submitted are to be 81'12 " x 11 " in size or folded to this size) I Attach copy of floodway boundaries as indicated on maps from flood insurance studies provided by municipality (fema mapping) (if applicable) 4. Is the project located in a watershed with an approved storm water management plan? r_7 yes C] no 5. Any project which crosses a stream or body of water involving a pipeline, aerial crossing, road ... etc., a point to point map identifying where construction of the project begins and ends must be submitted with the permit application. The map should be a 7.5 minute U.S.G.S. topographic mar) or copy thereof with the quadrangle name. J - 10 I SKETCH PLAN I (See appendix three for details) I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I J-11 I I I I I I I I APPENDIX K I I I I I I I I I APPENDIX K URBAN WATERIMONT ACTION GROUP CONTACTS Patricia Alburger James Butch Delaware River Port Authority U.S. Environmental World Trade Division Protection Agency Bridge Plaza Region III Camden, NJ 08101 Wetland and Marine Policy 841 Chestnut Street 609-963-6420 Philadelphia, PA 19107 Alan D. Robinson 215-597-7816 District Waterways Conservation Officer Charles J. Kulp Pennsylvania Fish Commission U.S. Fish and Wildlife 2nd Street and Delaware River Service Essington, PA 19029 State College Field Office Suite 322 215-521-3675 315 South Allen Street State College, PA 16801 Captain Larry A. Murdock Commanding officer 814-234-4130 U.S. Coast Guard MSO/Group Philadelphia Larry Toth One Washington Avenue Pennsylvania Department of Philadelphia, PA 19147-4395 Environmenta'l'Rescurces Division of Coastal Zone 215-271-4800 Management Room 114 Evangelical Press FOR BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION Building PERMITS: Third and Reilly Streets Bill Hemming Harrisburg, PA 17120 Commander (0br.) First Coast Guard District 717-783-9500 Governors Island, NY 10004 Al Woodford 212-668-7994 Philadelphia Port Corporation Timothy Goodger. 1020 Public Ledger Building National Marine'Fisheries Sixth and Chestnut Streets Service Philadelphia, PA 19106 Railroad Avenue Oxford, MD 21654 215-928-9100 301-226-5771 *Permitting Agency K-1 ArFrank Cianfrani, Chief *Darryl Jennus Regulatory Branch Bureau of Coastal Project Philadelphia District Corps Review of Engineers New Jersey Department Second and Chestnut Streets Division of Coastal Philadelphia, PA 19106 Resources CN401 215-597-2812 or 597-4723 Trenton, NJ 08625 :kErnest Leonardo 609-292-0060 or 609-292-0062 Philadelphia City Planning Commission Ronald Bednar 1515 Market (3 Penn Center) Pennsylvania Department of 17th Floor Community Affairs Philadelphia, PA 19107 State Office Building Room 908 215-686-4600 Broad and Spring Garden Streets *Thomas L. Brand Philadelphia, PA 19130 Delaware River Basin Commission 215-560-2256 Box 7360 West Trenton, NJ 08628 **Leon Gonshor Regional Director 609-883-9500 Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources Clifford Day 1875 New Hope Street U.S. Fish and Wildlife Norristown, PA 19401 Service Ecological Service 215-270-1923 Post office Box 534 705 White Horse Pike Stan Gorski Absecon, NJ 08201 National Marine Fisheries Service 609-646-9310 Sandy Hook Laboratory Highlands, NJ 07732 'kJack Ford Pennsylvania Department of 201-872-0200 Environmental Resources Bureau of Dams and Kirk Emerson Waterways.Management Bucks County Planning 3555 North Progress Avenue Commission Post office Box 2357 The Alms House Harrisburg, PA 17110 Neshaminy Manor Center Doylestown, PA 18901 717-783-0471 215-345-3419 **Issues permits for air and water quality and waste *Permitting Agency management K-2 Karen Holm Delaware County Planning Department Toal Building 2nd and Orange Streets Media, PA 19063 215-891-5200 Mario Delvicario U.S. Environmental Protection Agency marine and Wetlands Protection Branch 26 Federal Plaza - Room 1642 New York, NY 10007 212-264-5170 Khervin Smith Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources Bureau of Water Resources Management Division of Rivers and Wetlands Conservation Post Office Box 1467 Harrisburg, PA 17120 717-783-0471 Beth Drost Coastal Zone Coordinator Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission Bourse Building -21 South 5th Street Philadelphia, PA 19106 215-592-1800 *Permitting Agency K-3 U t I I i i i i I I i i i I I I I 1 3 6668 14109 4658 k