Allen Township City Zoning Code
PART 5
RURAL DISTRICT
§ 27-501 Uses Permitted By Right.
[Ord. 2000-03, 9/14/2000, Art. V, § 501; as amended by Ord. 2003-001, 1/9/2003, § 1; by Ord. 2003-05, 6/12/2003, § 5; and by Ord. 2017-02, 3/28/2017]
1.
Single-family detached dwellings.
2.
Churches and similar places of worship.
3.
Cemeteries.
4.
(Reserved)
5.
Farming including pasturing, truck gardening, horticulture, and similar enterprise.
6.
Animal husbandry.
7.
Public conservation areas and associated structures for the conservation of open space, water, soil, forest, and wildlife resources.
8.
Public municipal building and facilities, including libraries.
9.
Animal hospitals and veterinary offices.
10.
Plant nursery (retail sales permitted only as a conditional use below).
11.
Greenhouses (retail sales permitted only as a conditional use below).
12.
Aviaries, hatcheries, and apiaries complying with all state and federal regulations.
13.
Commercial communications antenna.
14.
Kennel or stable.
15.
Customary accessory uses and building incidental to any of the permitted uses, including nonpermanent roadside stands for the sale of "home grown" or "homemade" products when located not less than 20 feet from the cartway of any road. More than 50% of the items offered for sale must have been raised and/or harvested by the seller.
16.
Commercial forestry.
17.
No-impact home-based business.
18.
Bed-and-breakfast.
19.
Church or place of worship.
20.
Family farm support business (site plan required).
21.
Flea market, indoor.
22.
Flea market, outdoor.
23.
Horse riding academy.
24.
Special event center — accessory use.
25.
Vineyard.
26.
Winery.
§ 27-502 Uses Permitted By Conditional Uses.
[Ord. 2000-03, 9/14/2000, Art. V, § 502; as amended by Ord. 2003-001, 1/9/2003, § 1; by Ord. 2004-07, 6/22/2004, § 2; and by Ord. 2017-02, 3/28/2017]
The following uses will be considered by the Board of Supervisors as conditional uses subject to the procedures in this chapter:
A.
Commercial communication tower.
B.
Golf courses and country clubs.
C.
Campgrounds.
D.
Private educational institutions and schools.
E.
Private clubs, not including rifle, shooting, and target ranges.
F.
Commercial swimming pools.
G.
Retail sales in greenhouses and nurseries.
H.
Publicly owned educational institutions.
J.
Airport.
K.
Country club.
L.
Farmer's market.
M.
Fitness center or exercise center.
N.
Golf course.
O.
Heliport.
P.
Microbrewery.
Q.
Microdistillery.
R.
Nanobrewery.
S.
Solar energy collectors.
T.
Temporary shelter.
U.
Treatment center.
V.
Wind turbine.
W.
Clinic.
§ 27-503 Land Development Plan Approval.
[Ord. 2000-03, 9/14/2000, Art. V, § 502]
Land development plan review by the Planning Commission and approval by the Board of Supervisors shall be required for all uses as required by the Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance [Chapter 22] and the Municipalities Planning Code (MPC).
§ 27-504 Area, Yard and Height Regulations.
[Ord. 2000-03, 9/14/2000, Art. V, § 504; as amended by Ord. No. 2018-01, 6/12/2018]
Lot area, yard and height requirements (except as otherwise noted).
Maximum Regulations | Farming and Animal Husbandry | Single-Family Detached Dwelling | Kennel/ Stable | All Other Uses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Building Height | 35 feet | 35 feet | 35 feet | 35 feet |
Lot Coverage | 10% | 20% | 10% | 15% |
Minimum Regulations | ||||
Lot Area | 10 acres | 2 acres | 6 acres | 2 acres |
Lot Width | ||||
At Street Line | 150 feet | 100 feet | 150 feet | 150 feet |
At Building Setback Line | 200 feet | 150 feet | 200 feet | 200 feet |
Building Setback | 50 feet | 50 feet | 50 feet | 50 feet |
Rear Yard | 50 feet | 30 feet | 50 feet | 50 feet |
Side Yard | ||||
Total | 100 feet | 50 feet | 100 feet | 100 feet |
1 Side | 50 feet | 25 feet | 50 feet | 50 feet |
§ 27-505 General and Specific Regulations.
[Ord. 2000-03, 9/14/2000, Art. V, § 505]
All uses are subject to the applicable regulations of Parts 14 and 15.