[Added 6-5-2017 by Ord. No. 1677]
A. 
No medical marijuana grower, processor or dispensary shall be located within 1,000 feet of the property line of a lot used for the following uses unless separated from the use by the Pennsylvania Turnpike or railroad. A person commits a violation of Chapter 234, Peace and Good Order, as well as Chapter 350, Zoning, if the person operates or causes to be operated a medical marijuana grower, processor or dispensary within 1,000 feet of:
(1) 
A church, synagogue, mosque, temple or building which is used primarily for religious worship and/or related religious activities;
(2) 
A public or private educational facility, including but not limited to child day-care facilities, nursery schools, preschools, kindergartens, elementary schools, private schools, intermediate schools, junior high schools, middle schools, high schools, vocational schools, secondary schools, continuation schools, special education schools, junior colleges and universities. "School" includes the school grounds, but does not include facilities used primarily for another purpose and only incidentally as a school;
(3) 
A public or privately owned park or recreational area which has been designated for park or recreational activities, including but not limited to passive or active park or parkland, playground, nature trails, swimming pools, reservoir, athletic field, basketball or tennis courts, pedestrian/bicycle paths, wilderness areas, or other similar public land; and
(4) 
A licensed premises, licensed pursuant to the alcoholic beverage control regulations of the commonwealth.
B. 
No medical marijuana dispensary shall be located within 500 feet of the following uses. A person commits a violation of Chapter 234, Peace and Good Order, as well as Chapter 350, Zoning, if the person operates or causes to be operated a medical marijuana dispensary within 500 feet of:
(1) 
A residential zoning district such as R-Residential, R-1 Residential, R-2 Residential, R-3 Residential, R-3A Residential or R-4 Residential;
(2) 
A multifamily residential zoning district, such as M Multiple Dwelling, or HR High Rise; or
(3) 
Within 500 feet of another medical marijuana dispensary or health practitioner authorized to prescribe medical marijuana.
C. 
No medical marijuana dispensary may operate after 9:00 p.m. or before 9:00 a.m., nor have a drive-up or drive-through window, or make deliveries outside the dispensary.
D. 
Signage. Any medical marijuana growers, processors or dispensaries are subject to the signage requirements of the zoning district in which they are located; provided however, that the following regulations shall also apply:
(1) 
Wall signs are limited to a total of 20 square feet, and any such wall sign must face the street frontage on which access to the building is located;
(2) 
No roof signs are permitted;
(3) 
One freestanding sign, not to exceed 20 square feet per face in area or 20 feet in height is permitted;
(4) 
No internally illuminated, LED or digital signs are permitted; and
(5) 
No flashing elements, rotating, pulsing, marching, video, lasers, beacons, strobe lights, streaming video, moving pictures or animated graphics are permitted.
E. 
Parking requirements. Any medical marijuana growers, processors or dispensaries are subject to the following parking requirements in lieu of those otherwise required in the zoning district under Article 20:
(1) 
One space for each 100 square feet of floor space; and
(2) 
All parking areas shall be illuminated during hours of operation to ensure the safety of patrons and employees and to discourage vandalism or criminal conduct.
F. 
No less often than annually, any medical marijuana grower, processor and dispensary must permit an on-site inspection by the Code Enforcement Officer and shall submit proof of valid licensing annually and whenever requested by the Code Enforcement Officer. A failure to maintain a valid and current license to operate the facility shall result in the closure of the facility.
G. 
Any medical marijuana grower, processor or dispensary shall ensure adequate security of the site, including but not limited to: inventory control, the safety and security of those lawfully on site, the safe disposal of refuse, and providing for exterior lighting during hours of operation, without creating a nuisance by the lighting on adjacent properties.
H. 
Any medical marijuana grower, processor or dispensary shall ensure that no medical marijuana is consumed on site by any patron or employee.