The purpose of this district is to provide for and regulate a variety of neighborhood-related retail, service and other commercial uses which usually require main highway locations and cater principally to local customers.

(Ord. 896, passed 12-21-2011)

   Land, buildings or premises shall be used by right for only one or more of the following uses:

   (a)   All uses permitted by right in the SC Shopping Center District;

   (b)   General service and repair including furniture, radio and television, or appliance repair;

   (c)   Tradesperson’s shop, including carpenter, electrician, plumber, cabinetmaker or similar establishment;

   (d)   Municipal building or use;

   (e)   Health club or spa;

   (f)   Club, lodge or other non-profit establishment, subject to § 1290.10;

   (g)   Veterinarian;

   (h)   Fast food restaurant, caterer or bakery; and

   (i)   Place of amusement or recreation.

(Ord. 896, passed 12-21-2011)

   The following uses shall be permitted by special exception, subject to the provisions of Chapters 1254 and 1290 and the specific sections listed below:

   (a)   All uses permitted by special exception in the SC Shopping Center District;

   (b)   Repair and service of motor vehicles;

   (c)   Rental storage establishment;

   (d)   Wholesale establishment;

   (e)   Laundry;

   (f)   Private commercial education;

   (g)   Funeral home;

   (h)   Publishing or printing;

   (i)   Conversion, subject to § 1294.05;

   (j)   Adult day care facility, subject to § 1290.09; and

   (k)   Child day care center, subject to § 1290.05.

(Ord. 896, passed 12-21-2011)

   The following conditional uses shall be permitted subject to the provisions of Chapter 1290 and the specific sections listed below:

   (a)   Gasoline dispensing station, subject to § 1290.07;

   (b)   Processing facility for recycling, subject to § 1290.08; and

   (c)   Medical marijuana dispensary as defined and authorized by the Act of April 17, 2016 (P.L. 84, No. 16) (35 P.S. §§ 10231 et seq.), known as the Medical Marijuana Act and subject to the regulations, standards and criteria set forth in § 1292.29.

(Ord. 896, passed 12-21-2011; Ord. 972, passed 9-20-2017)

   Accessory uses shall be all accessory uses permitted in § 1274.04 in the SC Shopping Center District.

(Ord. 896, passed 12-21-2011)

   Unless specifically stated otherwise, the following shall be minimum requirements:

 

(Ord. 896, passed 12-21-2011)

   For reasons of traffic safety, properties along Pennell Road, north of Knowlton Road, which have access from Pennell Road, shall be subject to the following special lot area and lot width requirements:

   (a)   Lot area, 15,000 square feet; and

   (b)   Lot width, 150 feet.

(Ord. 896, passed 12-21-2011)

   (a)   Buffer area.

      (1)   Where properties in this district abut a residential district, a buffer shall be provided on the commercial property, between such property and the abutting residential property. Such buffer area, defined in Chapter 1250, shall vary in width depending on the depth of the lot, as indicated below.

      (2)   Where a property in this district abuts a residentially zoned property, a planted visual screen, as defined in Chapter 1250, shall be provided on the property in the Commercial District.

 

 

   (b)   Screening. There shall be a planted visual screen, as defined in § 1250.07 within the buffer area required above. This screen shall be not less than six feet high and shall comply with § 1292.19. A privacy-type fence or wall, which shall be six feet high, may be substituted for the planted visual screen when authorized by the Planning Commission and Township Engineer.

   (c)   Landscaping. There shall be a landscaped area provided in accordance with § 1292.19.

   (d)   Storage. No storage sheds, storage buildings or storage enclosures shall be permitted. No permanent storage of merchandise, articles or equipment shall be permitted outside a building, and no goods, articles or equipment shall be stored, displayed or offered for sale beyond the front line of a building.

   (e)   Attached buildings prohibited. Buildings constructed in a row or attached fashion shall be prohibited.

(Ord. 896, passed 12-21-2011; Ord. 906, passed 7-18-2012)

   An existing residential use may be converted to a nonresidential use permitted in § 1276.02, provided that such conversion complies with the requirements of § 1294.05.

(Ord. 896, passed 12-21-2011)

   All uses shall comply with the performance standards in Chapter 1280.

(Ord. 896, passed 12-21-2011)

   For site plan review requirements, see the township subdivision regulations.

(Ord. 896, passed 12-21-2011)

   (a)   Permit required.

      (1)   No commercial establishments such as restaurants, bars, cafés and taverns shall be allowed to operate from or at any outdoor area unless a permit has been approved by the Township BCO.

      (2)   Any request for the use of such an area for such purposes shall be made in writing to the Township BCO in the form of a permit application and a letter of intention.

   (b)   Application for permit.

      (1)   Any request or application for a permit to operate an outdoor commercial establishment such as restaurants, bars, cafés or taverns shall be made to the Township BCO, in writing, on the application form provided by the Township BCO.

      (2)   The request/application shall contain the following information:

         A.   Name, address and telephone number of the applicant;

         B.   Name, address and telephone number of the establishment to be the subject of the application;

         C.   The days and hours for which the permit is requested;

         D.   If alcoholic beverages are to be served, proof that the applicant has received permission from the State Liquor Control Board for an extension of the retail license to cover additional premises; and

         E.   Two sets of a proposed layout plans prepared by a registered engineer containing scale drawings clearly illustrating the number, types of tables and other structures intended to be located on the commercial outdoor deck.

   (c)   Change in ownership. The permit is personal to the applicant and any change or transfer of ownership of the restaurant, bar, café or tavern shall terminate the permit and shall require a new application and new permit in conformance with all the requirements of this code.

   (d)   Outdoor deck regulation. Commercial establishments such as restaurants, bars, cafés or taverns, shall not operate, occupy, serve food or liquor, nor provide for the playing of music, live or otherwise, on any outdoor deck or non-enclosed area after the hours of 10:00 p.m. within the township.

   (e)   Noise regulations. In addition, § 1280.03(e) applies in its entirety to the above commercial establishments such as restaurants, bars, cafés and taverns.

(Ord. 896, passed 12-21-2011)