Cambria Township City Zoning Code
PART 5
DISTRICT PROVISIONS
§ 27-501 "R-SH" Single Household Residential.
[Ord. 206, 12/10/2010, § 501]
1.
Purpose. The purpose of this zone is to provide areas within the Township for the development of low density, primarily residential single-household detached homes, and to protect those areas presently developed in this manner. Note: Additional provisions may apply including, but not limited to, those listed in the "Supplementary Regulations" Section of this chapter.
2.
Permitted Uses.
A.
Residential Uses.
(1)
Accessory uses.
(2)
Essential services.
(3)
Group homes for a class of people protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Housing Act, or their amendments.
(4)
Halfway houses for a class of people protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Housing Act, or their amendments.
(5)
No-impact home based businesses.
(6)
Single household dwellings.
3.
Special Exceptions. Special exceptions may be permitted where the Zoning Hearing Board finds after a public hearing that such uses will not create a hazardous condition and the Board may attach such reasonable conditions and safeguards, in addition to those expressed in this chapter, as it may deem necessary to implement the purposes of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq., and this chapter.
A.
Minor-impact home based businesses.
B.
Houses of worship, fire station, public utility buildings, schools, colleges, and universities, water storage may be permitted as "special exceptions" where the Zoning Hearing Board finds after a public hearing that such uses will not create a hazardous condition and will otherwise meet the following requirements:
(1)
The following table:
Type | Minimum lot width at the front lot line | Minimum lot area | |
|---|---|---|---|
(a) | Fire Stations | 40 feet | 21,780 square feet |
(b) | Public Utility Buildings | 40 feet | 10,000 square feet |
(c) | Schools, Colleges, and Universities | 60 feet | 7,000 square feet |
(d) | Water Storage | 150 feet | 87,120 square feet |
(2)
The perceived scale of the proposal shall not detract from the residential character of the surrounding neighborhood.
(3)
The appearance of the building shall be residential in character (i.e., gabled rooflines, wood siding or brick, an articulated footprint, varied facade, etc.).
(4)
Proposed traffic will not severely change the residential nature of the neighborhood, and all public and private roads (existing and proposed) serving the site shall be of adequate design and width to handle such traffic.
(5)
There shall be no exterior loud speaker systems or other audible signals which can be heard at or beyond the property line, other than chimes or bells to signal the top and bottom of the hour-and only between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
(6)
Signs, parking and any other provisions of this chapter for the zoning district shall be in compliance with the regulations for the district.
C.
Day Care Facilities (In-Home).
(1)
This section shall apply to child or adult day care facilities (in-home) providing service for all or part of a twenty-four-hour day for children less than 16 years of age, or for adults who are otherwise not capable of living on their own. The person primarily responsible for the day care facility home shall be a full-time resident of the facility. Friends and/or family members who provide occasional, common baby-sitting services and places of worship furnishing baby-sitting during religious services (regardless if they accept donations or a nominal fee) shall not be deemed as operating a day care facility.
(a)
A day care facility shall only be permitted in single-household detached and semi-detached dwellings and shall not be permitted in any accessory buildings.
(b)
The facility shall present to the Township a copy of their required State license upon request of the Zoning Officer and documentation indicating compliance with all applicable state or local building and fire safety codes.
(c)
The owner/operator shall permit official Township representatives to enter the property to inspect and verify compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
(d)
Child and adult day care facilities shall not provide medical or personal care services that extend beyond assistance with bathing, diet, dressing, and medication prescribed for self administration unless licensed to provide such services.
(e)
Off-street parking and pick-up/drop-off areas shall be adequate and provided in a safe and secure manner to protect all persons using such spaces and in compliance with § 27-502.5.
(f)
Day care facilities shall provide documentation to local police and fire departments indicating the scope of their operation, including the hours of operation, the number of customers and the location of sleeping areas (if applicable).
(2)
For child day care facilities, the following additional provisions shall apply:
(a)
The facility shall not be located within 300 feet of any potentially hazardous land use or activity which might pose a threat to the safety of the children or staff.
(b)
Outdoor play for children shall be confined to a fenced area which shall not be located in any front yard. The time period for such outdoor play shall be from dawn to dusk only.
(c)
Play equipment shall be located at least 10 feet from all abutting property line and no excessive noise shall be permitted.
4.
Prohibited Uses. Any use not complying with the specifications of this Part is prohibited.
5.
District Regulations.
Zoning District | Regulations |
|---|---|
Single Household Residential (R-SH) | Height: 35 feet P/20 feet A Area: 21,780* Coverage: 30% Width: 100 feet Front Setback: 50 feet Side Setback: 15 feet Rear Setback: 25 feet *If no municipal sewer service is available, lot area must be 43,560 square feet (1 acre) |
No accessory structure (i.e., garage, patio, swimming pool, gazebo) shall be erected nor shall its dimensions be increased beyond the front of the principal structure at its front foundation line. An accessory structure may be erected within the rear yard or side yard provided that the height, area, width, setbacks and coverage as required for the district have been met.
6.
Required Off-street Parking Spaces.
Required Off-Street Parking Spaces | ||
|---|---|---|
Land Use | Minimum | Maximum |
Residential Uses | ||
Single-household detached dwellings | Minimum of 2 spaces per dwelling unit | |
Governmental home offices | Nothing beyond those required by the dwelling unit itself | |
No-impact home based businesses | Nothing beyond those required by the dwelling unit itself | |
Accessory buildings and uses on the same lot, which are customarily incidental to the above use | N/A | |
Nonresidential Uses | ||
Forestry activities | Minimum of 1 space per 200 square feet of enclosed gross floor area if a building or structure is involved, and 1 space per each employee | |
Open spaces | N/A | |
Public utility facilities accessories | N/A | |
Accessory buildings and uses on the same lot which are customarily incidental to the above uses | N/A | |
Houses of worship | 1 space per each 9 fixed seats or 12 linear feet of fixed benches. If there is no fixed seating, 1 space for each 50 square feet of enclosed gross floor area | 1 space per each 5 fixed seats or 8 linear feet of fixed benches. If there is no fixed seating, 1 space for each 25 square feet of enclosed gross floor area. |
Special Exception Uses | ||
Houses of worship | 1 space per each 9 fixed seats or 12 linear feet of fixed benches. If there is no fixed seating, 1 space for each 50 square feet of enclosed gross floor area | 1 space per each 5 fixed seats or 8 linear feet of fixed benches. If there is no fixed seating, 1 space for each 25 square feet of enclosed gross floor area |
Minor-impact home based business | Minimum of 2 spaces for the residential use + 2 spaces for the business use if no nonresidential employees exist; or 2 spaces for the residential use + 3 spaces for the business use if 1 nonresidential employee exists; or 2 spaces for the residential use + 4 spaces for the business use if 2 nonresidential employees exist | |
Professional offices and services | Minimum of 1 parking space per office, plus 1 parking space for every 200 square feet of net floor area. | |
Schools, colleges and institutions | Minimum of 1 parking space for every 6 seats occupied at maximum capacity in auditorium, stadium, or gymnasium of greatest capacity-if no such exists, then 1 parking space for each employee plus 5 additional spaces for each classroom | |
§ 27-502 "R-MH" Multi-Household Residential.
[Ord. 206, 12/10/2010, § 502]
1.
Purpose. It is the purpose of this zone to provide areas for medium density residential use, relatively small lot sizes, duplexes, apartment buildings and other multiple household uses, and attached as well as detached dwellings, while protecting the characteristics of these areas. Note: Additional provisions may apply including, but not limited to, those listed in the "Supplementary Regulations" Section of this chapter.
2.
Permitted Uses.
A.
Residential Uses.
(1)
Group homes for a class of people protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Housing Act, or their amendments.
(2)
Halfway houses for a class of people protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Housing Act, or their amendments.
(3)
Multi-household dwellings.
(4)
No-impact home based businesses.
(5)
Row dwellings with not more than six dwelling units in one structure.
(6)
Single household dwellings.
3.
Special Exceptions. Special exceptions may be permitted where the Zoning Hearing Board finds after a public hearing that such uses will not create a hazardous condition and the Board may attach such reasonable conditions and safeguards, in addition to those expressed in this chapter, as it may deem necessary to implement the purposes of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq., and this chapter.
A.
Day Care Facilities (In-Home).
(1)
This section shall apply to child or adult day care facilities (in-home) providing service for all or part of a twenty-four-hour day for children less than 16 years of age, or for adults who are otherwise not capable of living on their own. The person primarily responsible for the day care facility home shall be a full-time resident of the facility. Friends and/or family members who provide occasional, common baby-sitting services and places of worship furnishing baby-sitting during religious services (regardless if they accept donations or a nominal fee) shall not be deemed as operating a day care facility.
(a)
A day care facility shall only be permitted in single-household detached and semi-detached dwellings and shall not be permitted in any accessory buildings.
(b)
The facility shall present to the Township a copy of their required State license upon request of the Zoning Officer and documentation indicating compliance with all applicable state or local building and fire safety codes.
(c)
The owner/operator shall permit official Township representatives to enter the property to inspect and verify compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
(d)
Child and adult day care facilities shall not provide medical or personal care services that extend beyond assistance with bathing, diet, dressing, and medication prescribed for self administration unless licensed to provide such services.
(e)
Off-street parking and pick-up/drop-off areas shall be adequate and provided in a safe and secure manner to protect all persons using such spaces and in compliance with Subsection 5.
(f)
Day care facilities shall provide documentation to local police and fire departments indicating the scope of their operation, including the hours of operation, the number of customers and the location of sleeping areas (if applicable).
(2)
For child day care facilities, the following additional provisions shall apply:
(a)
The facility shall not be located within 300 feet of any potentially hazardous land use or activity which might pose a threat to the safety of the children or staff.
(b)
Outdoor play for children shall be confined to a fenced area which shall not be located in any front yard. The time period for such outdoor play shall be from dawn to dusk only.
(c)
Play equipment shall be located at least 10 feet from all abutting property line and no excessive noise shall be permitted.
B.
Minor-impact home based businesses.
C.
Fire stations, public utility buildings, schools, colleges, and universities, water storage may be permitted as "Special Exceptions" where the Zoning Hearing Board finds after a public hearing that such uses will not create a hazardous condition and will otherwise meet the following requirements:
(1)
The following table:
Type | Minimum lot width at the front lot line | Minimum lot area | |
|---|---|---|---|
(a) | Fire stations | 40 feet | 21,780 square feet |
(b) | Public utility buildings | 40 feet | 10,000 square feet |
(c) | Schools, colleges, and universities | 60 feet | 7,000 square feet |
(d) | Water storage | 150 feet | 87,120 square feet |
(2)
The perceived scale of the proposal shall not detract from the residential character of the surrounding neighborhood.
(3)
The appearance of the building shall be residential in character (i.e., gabled rooflines, wood siding or brick, an articulated footprint, varied facade, etc.).
(4)
Proposed traffic will not severely change the residential nature of the neighborhood, and all public and private roads (existing and proposed) serving the site shall be of adequate design and width to handle such traffic.
(5)
There shall be no exterior loud speaker systems or other audible signals which can be heard at or beyond the property line; other than a chime or bell to signal the top & bottom of the hour-and only between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
(6)
Signs, parking, etc., shall comply with the regulations for the district.
4.
Prohibited Uses. Any use not complying with the specifications of this Part is prohibited.
5.
District Regulations.
Zoning District | Regulations |
|---|---|
Multiple Household Residential (R-MH) | Height: 40 feet Area: 7,500* Coverage: 40% Width: 50 feet Front Setback: 25 feet Side Setback: 10 feet Rear Setback: 25 feet *If no municipal sewer service is available, lot area must be 43,560 square feet (1 acre). |
No accessory structure (i.e., garage, patio, swimming pool, gazebo) shall be erected nor shall its dimensions be increased beyond the front of the principal structure at its front foundation line. An accessory structure may be erected within the rear yard or side yard provided that the height, area, width, setbacks and coverage as required for the district have been met.
6.
Required Off-Street Parking Spaces.
Required Off-Street Parking Spaces | ||
|---|---|---|
Land Use | Minimum | Maximum |
Residential Uses | ||
Single-household detached dwellings | Minimum of 2 spaces per dwelling unit | |
Duplex and 2 to 6 maximum household high and low-rise dwellings, townhouses and apartments (max. 4 stories) | Minimum of 1.5 spaces per dwelling unit | |
Governmental home offices | Nothing beyond those required by the dwelling unit itself | |
No-impact home based businesses | Nothing beyond those required by the dwelling unit itself | |
Accessory buildings and uses on the same lot, which are customarily incidental to the above use | None | None |
Nonresidential Uses | ||
Essential services (buildings and accessories) | 1 space per every 2 employees if the involved structure is a building | 1 space per each employee if the involved structure is a building |
Forestry activities | Minimum of 1 space per 200 square feet of enclosed gross floor area if a building or structure is involved, and 1 space per each employee | |
Parks, playgrounds and open space that do not contain any pavilions, play fields or ball fields | None | 1 space for every 6 persons of maximum design capacity for the facility |
Parks containing playfields, ball fields, pavilions or similar structures | 1 space for every 8 persons of maximum design capacity for the facility and 4 per pavilion | 1 space for every 6 persons of maximum design capacity for the facility and 8 per pavilion |
Public utility facilities (buildings and accessories) | 1 space per every 2 employees if the involved structure is a building | 1 space per each employee if the involved structure is a building |
Accessory buildings and uses on the same lot which are customarily incidental to the above uses | None | None |
Special Exception Uses | ||
Day care facility (in-home) | Minimum of 2 spaces per dwelling unit plus 1 space for each employee | |
Minor-impact home based business | Minimum of 2 spaces for the residential use + 2 spaces for the business use if no nonresidential employees exist; or 2 spaces for the residential use + 3 spaces for the business use if 1 nonresidential employee exists; or 2 spaces for the residential use + 4 spaces for the business use if 2 nonresidential employees exist. | |
Schools, colleges and institutions | Minimum of 1 parking space for every 6 seats occupied at maximum capacity in auditorium, stadium, or gymnasium of greatest capacity-if no such exists, then 1 parking space for each employee plus 5 additional spaces for each classroom | |
§ 27-503 "R-MHP" Mobile Home Park.
[Ord. 206, 12/10/2010, § 503]
1.
Purpose. It is the purpose of this zone to provide areas for medium density residential use, relatively small lot sizes, duplexes, apartment buildings and other multiple household uses, and attached as well as detached dwellings, while protecting the characteristics of these areas. Note: Additional provisions may apply including, but not limited to, those listed in the "Supplementary Regulations" Section of this chapter.
2.
Permitted Uses.
A.
Residential Uses.
(1)
Group homes for a class of people protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Housing Act, or their amendments.
(2)
Halfway houses for a class of people protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Housing Act, or their amendments.
(3)
Mobile home parks.
(4)
Multi-household dwellings.
(5)
No-impact home based businesses.
(6)
Row dwellings with not more than six dwelling units in one structure.
(7)
Single household dwellings.
3.
Special Exceptions. Special exceptions may be permitted where the Zoning Hearing Board finds after a public hearing that such uses will not create a hazardous condition and the Board may attach such reasonable conditions and safeguards, in addition to those expressed in this chapter, as it may deem necessary to implement the purposes of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq., and this chapter.
A.
Day Care Facilities (In-Home).
(1)
This section shall apply to child or adult day care facilities (in-home) providing service for all or part of a twenty-four-hour day for children less than 16 years of age, or for adults who are otherwise not capable of living on their own. The person primarily responsible for the day care facility home shall be a full-time resident of the facility. Friends and/or family members who provide occasional, common baby-sitting services and places of worship furnishing baby-sitting during religious services (regardless if they accept donations or a nominal fee) shall not be deemed as operating a day care facility.
(a)
A day care facility shall only be permitted in single-household detached and semi-detached dwellings and shall not be permitted in any accessory buildings.
(b)
The facility shall present to the Township a copy of their required State license upon request of the Zoning Officer and documentation indicating compliance with all applicable State or local building and fire safety codes.
(c)
The owner/operator shall permit official Township representatives to enter the property to inspect and verify compliance with the requirements of this chapter.
(d)
Child and adult day care facilities shall not provide medical or personal care services that extend beyond assistance with bathing, diet, dressing, and medication prescribed for self administration unless licensed to provide such services.
(e)
Off-street parking and pick-up/drop-off areas shall be adequate and provided in a safe and secure manner to protect all persons using such spaces and in compliance with § 27-502.5.
(f)
Day care facilities shall provide documentation to local police and fire departments indicating the scope of their operation, including the hours of operation, the number of customers and the location of sleeping areas (if applicable).
(2)
For child day care facilities, the following additional provisions shall apply:
(a)
The facility shall not be located within 300 feet of any potentially hazardous land use or activity which might pose a threat to the safety of the children or staff.
(b)
Outdoor play for children shall be confined to a fenced area, which shall not be located in any front yard. The time period for such outdoor play shall be from dawn to dusk only.
(c)
Play equipment shall be located at least 10 feet from all abutting property line and no excessive noise shall be permitted.
B.
Minor-impact home based businesses.
C.
Fire stations, public utility buildings, schools, colleges, and universities, water storage may be permitted as "special exceptions" where the Zoning Hearing Board finds after a public hearing that such uses will not create a hazardous condition and will otherwise meet the following requirements:
(1)
The following table:
Type | Minimum lot width at the front lot line | Minimum lot area | |
|---|---|---|---|
(a) | Fire stations | 40 feet | 21,780 square feet |
(b) | Public utility buildings | 40 feet | 10,000 square feet |
(c) | Schools, colleges, and universities | 60 feet | 7,000 square feet |
(d) | Water storage | 150 feet | 87,120 square feet |
(2)
The perceived scale of the proposal shall not detract from the residential character of the surrounding neighborhood.
(3)
The appearance of the building shall be residential in character (i.e., gabled rooflines, wood siding or brick, an articulated footprint, varied facade, etc.).
(4)
Proposed traffic will not severely change the residential nature of the neighborhood, and all public and private roads (existing and proposed) serving the site shall be of adequate design and width to handle such traffic.
(5)
There shall be no exterior loud speaker systems or other audible signals which can be heard at or beyond the property line; other than a chime or bell to signal the top and bottom of the hour-and only between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
(6)
Signs, parking, etc., shall comply with the regulations for the district.
4.
Prohibited Uses. Any use not complying with the specifications of this Part is prohibited.
5.
District Regulations.
Zoning District | Regulations |
|---|---|
Mobile Home Parks (R-MHP) | Height: 35 feet Area: 5,000 Coverage: 40% Width: 70 feet Front Setback: 30 feet Side Setback: 10 feet Rear Setback: 10 feet |
No accessory structure (i.e., garage, patio, swimming pool, gazebo) shall be erected nor shall its dimensions be increased beyond the front of the principal structure at its front foundation line. An accessory structure may be erected within the rear yard or side yard provided that the height, area, width, setbacks and coverage as required for the district have been met.
6.
Parking Regulations.
Required Off-Street Parking Spaces | ||
|---|---|---|
Land Use | Minimum | Maximum |
Residential Uses | ||
Single-household detached dwellings | Minimum of 2 spaces per dwelling unit | |
Duplex and 2 to 6 maximum household high and low-rise dwellings, townhouses and apartments (max. 4 stories) | Minimum of 1.5 spaces per dwelling unit | |
Mobile home parks | ||
Governmental home offices | Nothing beyond those required by the dwelling unit itself | |
No-impact home based businesses | Nothing beyond those required by the dwelling unit itself | |
Accessory buildings and uses on the same lot, which are customarily incidental to the above use | None | None |
Nonresidential Uses | ||
Essential services (buildings and accessories) | 1 space per every 2 employees if the involved structure is a building | 1 space per each employee if the involved structure is a building |
Forestry activities | Minimum of 1 space per 200 square feet of enclosed gross floor area if a building or structure is involved, and 1 space per each employee | |
Parks, playgrounds and open space that do not contain any pavilions, play fields or ball fields | None | 1 space for every 6 persons of maximum design capacity for the facility |
Parks containing playfields, ball fields, pavilions or similar structures | 1 space for every 8 persons of maximum design capacity for the facility and 4 per pavilion | 1 space for every 6 persons of maximum design capacity for the facility and 8 per pavilion |
Public utility facilities (buildings and accessories) | 1 space per every 2 employees if the involved structure is a building | 1 space per each employee if the involved structure is a building |
Accessory buildings and uses on the same lot which are customarily incidental to the above uses | None | None |
Special Exception Uses | ||
Day care facility (in-home) | Minimum of 2 spaces per dwelling unit plus 1 space for each employee | |
Minor-impact home based business | Minimum of 2 spaces for the residential use + 2 spaces for the business use if no nonresidential employees exist; or 2 spaces for the residential use + 3 spaces for the business use if 1 nonresidential employee exists; or 2 spaces for the residential use + 4 spaces for the business use if 2 nonresidential employees exist. | |
Schools, colleges and institutions | Minimum of 1 parking space for every 6 seats occupied at maximum capacity in auditorium, stadium, or gymnasium of greatest capacity-if no such exists, then 1 parking space for each employee plus 5 additional spaces for each classroom | |
§ 27-504 "MX-VC" Mixed Use - Village Commercial.
[Ord. 206, 12/10/2010, § 504]
1.
Purpose. It is the purpose of this zone to incorporate the use of nonresidential uses into residential areas, which are undergoing transition. These areas are predominantly residential, but due to environmental and physical features are no longer prime residential areas. The permitted nonresidential uses are of a nature, and controlled in such a way, as to minimize their impacts on the existing residential use. Note: Additional provisions may apply including, but not limited to, those listed in the "Supplementary Regulations" Section of this chapter.
2.
Permitted Uses.
A.
Residential Uses.
(1)
Accessory buildings and uses on the same lot, which are customarily incidental to the permitted nonresidential uses in this section single household dwellings.
(2)
Governmental home offices.
(3)
Group homes for a class of people protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Housing Act, or their amendments.
(4)
Halfway houses for a class of people protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Fair Housing Act, or their amendments.
(5)
Multi-household dwellings.
(6)
No-impact home based business.
(7)
Row dwellings with not more than six dwelling units in one structure.
B.
Nonresidential Uses.
(1)
Bed and breakfast.
(2)
Bus shelters.
(3)
Car wash.
(4)
Child day care centers (not exceeding 5,000 square feet in gross floor area).
(5)
Commercial establishments, multi-household owner or renter occupied residential development (single of multiple) on second, third, or fourth floors. Commercial greenhouse.
(6)
Essential services (buildings and accessories).
(7)
Forestry activities.
(8)
Funeral homes — mortuary.
(9)
Health services (not exceeding 5,000 square feet in gross floor area).
(10)
Houses of worship.
(11)
Medical clinic.
(12)
Nursing homes.
(13)
Parks, playgrounds and open space.
(14)
Photographers studio.
(15)
Photography and camera supply shop.
(16)
Private and civic clubs.
(17)
Professional offices and services (not exceeding 5,000 square feet in gross floor area).
(18)
Public utility facilities (buildings and accessories).
(19)
Restaurant, cafeteria, and snack bar, including the sale of alcoholic beverages retail sales and services (not exceeding 5,000 square feet in gross floor area).
(20)
Accessory buildings and uses on the same lot, which are customarily incidental to the permitted nonresidential uses in this section.
3.
Special Exceptions. Special exceptions may be permitted where the Zoning Hearing Board finds after a public hearing that such uses will not create a hazardous condition and the Board may attach such reasonable conditions and safeguards, in addition to those expressed in this chapter, as it may deem necessary to implement the purposes of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq., and this chapter.
A.
Conversion Apartments. Any single-household dwelling existing at the effective date of this chapter may be converted into a multi-household dwelling providing that the remodeled unit provides separate living units each having a minimum of not less than 800 square feet of habitable area, one bathroom and three habitable rooms (at least one of which shall be a bedroom) separate and private sanitary facilities and cooking and dining facilities for each dwelling unit.
(1)
The owner of the property must reside in the dwelling on a continuing basis as long as the use is in existence.
(2)
It does not exceed density standards.
(3)
The lot area per dwelling unit shall conform to the regulations for the zone in which it is located.
(4)
Fire escapes, where required, shall be in the rear of the structure and shall not be located on any wall facing a front or side street.
B.
Boarding houses and lodging houses, hotel/motel, public libraries and museums, schools public and private including college and institutions of higher education after the Zoning Hearing Board determines they will not create a hazardous condition and will otherwise meet the following requirements:
(1)
The following table:
Type | Minimum lot Width at the Front Lot Line | Minimum Lot Area | |
|---|---|---|---|
(a) | Boarding houses/lodging houses | 200 feet | 18,000 square feet |
(b) | Hotel/motel | 200 feet | 18,000 square feet |
(c) | Public libraries and museums | 150 feet | 15,000 square feet |
(d) | Public and private schools | 150 feet | 15,000 square feet |
(2)
The perceived scale of the proposal shall not detract from the residential character (where applicable) of the surrounding neighborhood.
(3)
The appearance of the building shall be residential in character (where applicable) (i.e., gabled rooflines, wood siding or brick, an articulated footprint, varied facade, etc.).
(4)
Proposed traffic will not severely change the residential nature of the neighborhood (where applicable) and all public and private roads (existing and proposed) serving the site shall be of adequate design and width to handle such traffic.
(5)
There shall be no exterior loud speaker systems or other audible signals which can be heard at or beyond the property line; other than a chime or bell to signal the top and bottom of the hour-and only between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
(6)
Signs, parking, etc., shall comply with the regulations for the district.
C.
Parking lot/facilities for business establishments when not located on the same lot as the principal use for which the parking lot will serve providing:
(1)
The lot is owned by the same owner of the principal use for which the parking lot will serve.
(2)
The lot must be situate directly abutting, or across the street or alley from, the principal use and must be in the same zoning district.
(3)
The lot shall not be placed on a parcel of land where residences exist and abut both sides of the lot, without the express written consent of the homeowners.
(4)
Only one (ungated) opening for entrance and exit may exist and must be a minimum of 20 feet wide.
(5)
Steel fencing surrounding the outside perimeter of the lot to a maximum of four feet shall be erected and maintained in good condition at all times.
(6)
A three-foot setback area inside the perimeter fencing consisting of hedges, decorative shrubs and woodchips, river stone or similar materials shall be provided and maintained in good condition at all times.
(7)
Lighting, which may not exceed a maximum height of 15 feet and must face in a direction to illuminate only the parking area and not be directed in a manner that would create a light hazard or serious annoyance to adjacent or abutting property owners.
(8)
Signs, if needed, may not exceed the height of the fence.
(9)
The lot must be paved with asphalt or concrete and well marked for parking spaces, exiting, etc.
(10)
The owner shall be financially responsible for any curb cutting, grading to the street, sidewalk installation and all similar construction necessities.
4.
Prohibited Uses. Any use not complying with the specifications of this Part is prohibited.
5.
District Regulations.
Zoning District | Regulations |
|---|---|
Mixed Use-Village Commercial (MX-VC) | Height: 30 feet Area: 10,000 Coverage: 50% Width: 50 feet Front Setback: 15 feet Side Setback: 5 feet Rear Setback: 10 feet |
No accessory structure (i.e., garage, patio, swimming pool, gazebo) shall be erected nor shall its dimensions be increased beyond the front of the principal structure at its front foundation line. An accessory structure may be erected with the rear yard or side yard provided that the height, area, width, setbacks and coverage as required for the district have been met.
6.
Density. In the case of a mixed-use the total gross floor area shall not exceed 2,500 square feet or total gross floor area of 5,000 square feet.
7.
Required Off-Street Parking Spaces.
Required Off-Street Parking Spaces | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Land Use | Minimum | Maximum | |
Residential Uses | |||
Single-household detached dwellings | Minimum of 2 spaces per dwelling unit | ||
Duplex and 2 to 6 maximum household high and low-rise dwellings, townhouses and apartments (max. 4 stories), includes group homes and halfway houses | Minimum of 1.5 spaces per dwelling unit | ||
Multi-household-over 6 dwelling units (maximum 5 stories) | Minimum of 1.5 spaces per dwelling unit + 1 designated visitor parking area for every 4 dwelling units | ||
Governmental home offices | Nothing beyond those required by the dwelling unit itself | ||
No-impact home based businesses | Nothing beyond those required by the dwelling unit itself | ||
Accessory buildings and uses on the same lot, which are customarily incidental to the above use | None | None | |
Nonresidential Uses | |||
Bus shelters | None | None | |
Day care center (for children) | Minimum of 1 parking space for every 2 children, plus 1 parking space per employee and 1 parking space for the owner or operator | ||
Essential services buildings | 1 space per every 2 employees if the involved structure is a building | 1 space per each employee if the involved structure is a building | |
Forestry activities | Minimum of 1 space per 200 square feet of enclosed gross floor area if a building or structure is involved, and 1 space per each employee | ||
Funeral homes-mortuary | 1 space per 1,400 square feet of enclosed gross floor area | 1 space per 800 square feet of enclosed gross floor area | |
Health services | 3 spaces up to 1,000 square feet and 3 spaces for every additional 1,000 square feet of enclosed gross floor area | 1 space per 200 square feet of enclosed gross floor area | |
Nursing home | Minimum of 1 parking space for every 2 patient beds, plus 1 parking space per employee and 2 parking spaces for the owner or operator | ||
Parks, playgrounds and open space that do not contain any pavilions, play fields or ball fields | None | 1 space for every 6 persons of maximum design capacity for the facility | |
Parks containing playfields, ball fields, pavilions or the like | 1 space for every 8 persons of maximum design capacity for the facility and 4 per pavilion | 1 space for every 6 persons per maximum design capacity for the facility and 8 per pavilion | |
Photographers studio, photography and camera supply shop, private and civic clubs, professional offices and services | 3 spaces up to 1,000 square feet and 3 spaces for every additional 1,000 square feet of enclosed gross floor area | 1 space per 200 square feet of enclosed gross floor area | + 1 loading berth |
Public utility facilities buildings and accessories | 1 space per every 2 employees if the involved structure is a building | 1 space per each employee if the involved structure is a building | |
Retail sales and services | 4 spaces up to 1,000 square feet and 3 spaces every additional 1,000 square feet of enclosed gross floor area | 1 space per 200 square feet of enclosed gross floor area | + 1 loading berth |
Accessory buildings and uses on the same lot which are customarily incidental to the above uses | None | None | |
Special Exception Uses | |||
Conversion apartments | Minimum of 2 spaces per dwelling unit | ||
Boarding house-lodging house | 1 space for each sleeping room to be occupied by roomers or boarders + 1 space per dwelling unit + 1 space per every 3 employees not living on the premises | 1 space for each sleeping room to be occupied by roomers or boarders + 1 space per dwelling unit + 1 space per every 2 employees not living on the premises | |
Hotel/Motel | 1 space for every 4 guests or sleeping rooms and suites +1 space for every 6 employees + additional space as required by this parking section because of any supplementary parking generating activities | 1 space for every 3 guests or sleeping rooms and suites +1 space for every 4 employees + additional space as required by this parking section because of any supplementary parking generating activities | |
Parking lot/facilities for business use when not located on the same lot as the principal use for which the parking lot will serve | Appropriate for the size of the lot | ||
Public libraries and museums | 3 spaces up to 1,000 square feet of enclosed gross floor area + 1 space every additional 250 square feet of floor area | 3 spaces up to 800 square feet of enclosed gross floor area + 1 space every additional 100 square feet of floor area | |
Public and private schools including colleges and institutions of higher education | 1 space for each 25 students per design capacity + 1 space for each 700 square feet of enclosed gross floor area for offices or teacher lounges | 1 space for each 15 students per design capacity + 1 space for each 400 square feet of enclosed gross floor area for offices or teacher lounges | |
§ 27-505 "C-G" General Commercial.
[Ord. 206, 12/10/2010, § 505; as amended by Ord. 206E, 10/22/2012, § 10]
1.
Purpose. It is the purpose of this zone to define and provide controls for the major pedestrian-oriented shopping and business areas of the Township. Note: Additional provisions may apply including, but not limited to, those listed in the "Supplementary Regulations" Section of this chapter.
2.
Permitted Uses.
A.
Automotive sales and services.
B.
Bed and breakfast.
C.
Bus shelters.
D.
Car wash.
E.
Commercial establishments, multi-household owner or renter occupies residential development (single or multiple) on second, third, and fourth floors.
F.
Cultural facilities.
G.
Essential services (buildings and accessories).
H.
Forestry activities.
I.
Health services.
J.
Hotel/Motel.
K.
Parks and open space.
L.
Private and civic clubs.
M.
Professional offices and services.
N.
Public libraries and museums.
O.
Public utility facilities (buildings and accessories).
P.
Restaurant, cafeteria, and snack bar, including the sale of alcoholic beverages.
Q.
Retail sales and services.
R.
Schools, public and private including colleges and institutions of higher education.
S.
Wholesale sales and services.
T.
Accessory uses on the same lot and customarily incidental to the permitted uses.
3.
Special Exceptions.
A.
Parking lot/facilities for business establishments when not located on the same lot as the principal use for which the parking lot will serve providing:
(1)
The lot is owned by the same owner of the principal use for which the parking lot will serve.
(2)
The lot must be situate directly abutting, or across the street or alley from, the principal use and must be in the same zoning district.
(3)
The lot shall not be placed on a parcel of land where residences exist and abut both sides of the lot, without the express written consent of the homeowners.
(4)
Only one (ungated) opening for entrance and exit may exist and must be a minimum of 20 feet wide.
(5)
Steel fencing surrounding the outside perimeter of the lot to a maximum of four feet shall be erected and maintained in good condition at all times.
(6)
A three-foot setback area inside the perimeter of any fencing consisting of hedges, decorative shrubs and woodchips, river stone or similar materials shall be provided and maintained in good condition at all times.
(7)
Lighting, which may not exceed a maximum height of 15 feet and must face in a direction to illuminate only the parking area and must face in a direction to illuminate only the parking area and not be directed in a manner that would create a light hazard or serious annoyance to adjacent property owners.
(8)
Signs, if needed, may not exceed the height of the fence.
(9)
The lot must be paved with asphalt or concrete and well marked or parking spaces, exiting, etc.
(10)
The owner shall be financially responsible for any curb cutting, grading to the street, sidewalk installation and all similar construction necessities.
4.
Prohibited Uses. Any use not complying with the specifications of this Part is prohibited.
5.
District Regulations.
Zoning District | Regulations |
|---|---|
General Commercial (C-G) | Height: 50 feet Area: 25,000 Coverage: 60% Width: 100 feet Front Setback: 20 feet Side Setback: 15 feet Rear Setback: 50 feet |
6.
Fences and Walls.
A.
Fences and walls may be erected, altered, and maintained forward of the building setbacks and/or just inside the property lines as per the supplementary regulations, § 27-607, "Fences and Walls," and then include the following:
(1)
All yards used for the storage of any material needed for the operation or conduct of a commercial enterprise shall be enclosed by a wall, fence, or screen planting, on all sides so as to continually restrict a clear view beyond said wall, fence, or screen planting. These restrictions shall not apply to goods ordinarily offered for sale by display.
7.
Required Off-Street Parking Spaces and Loading Berths.
Required Off-Street Parking Spaces | Required Off-Street Loading Berths | |
|---|---|---|
Land Use | Minimum | Minimum |
Commercial establishments, multi-household owner or renter occupies residential development (single or multiple) on second, third, and fourth floors. | None | None |
Accessory buildings and uses on the same lot, which are customarily incidental to the permitted residential use in this section | N/A | |
Automotive sales | 1 space per each 1,000 square feet of enclosed gross floor area + 1 space for each 3,000 square feet of outside display area + 100% of the additional parking spaces required by this table for other land uses on the same lot; at least 170 square feet of lot area shall be provided for each vehicle stored on the premises | 1 berth per each 10,000 square feet of enclosed floor area up to 30,000 square feet + 1 berth per each 25,000 square feet of enclosed floor area over 30,000 square feet |
Automotive services | 1 space per each service bay. A service bay shall not count as a parking space | 1 berth per each 10,000 square feet of enclosed floor area up to 30,000 square feet + 1 berth per each 25,000 square feet of enclosed floor area over 30,000 square feet |
Bus shelters | None | None |
Cultural facilities | 1 space per each 7 fixed seats or 12 linear feet of fixed benches, if there is no fixed seating, 1 space for each 100 square feet of enclosed gross floor area | None |
Eateries, fast food and sit-down | 1 space for every 4 employees + 1 space for every 4 customer seats | 1 berth for each 10,000 square feet of enclosed gross floor area |
Essential services (buildings and accessories) | 1 space per every 2 employees if the involved structure is a building | None |
Forestry activities | Minimum of 1 space per 200 square feet of enclosed gross floor area and 1 space per each employee (if applicable) | None |
Health services | 1 space per every 5 beds + 1 space for each 6 outpatients at the peak outpatient period + 1 space per each 3 employees + 1 space per each hospital vehicle (Bassinets may not be counted as beds) | 1 berth for each 10,000 square feet of enclosed gross floor area |
Hotel/Motel | 1 space for every 4 guests or sleeping rooms and suites + 1 space for every 6 employees + additional space as required by this parking section because of any supplementary parking generating activities | None |
Parks and open spaces that do not contain any pavilions, play fields or ball fields. | None | N/A |
Private and civic clubs | Minimum of 1 parking space per employee and 2 parking spaces for the owner or operator, plus such additional spaces as are required to prevent overcrowding of the existing on-street parking facilities | N/A |
Professional offices and services | 3 spaces up to 1,000 square feet and 3 spaces for every additional 1,000 square feet of enclosed gross floor area | 1 berth for each 10,000 square feet of enclosed gross floor area |
Public libraries and museums | 3 spaces up to 1,000 square feet of enclosed gross floor area + 1 space every additional 250 square feet of floor area | None |
Public utility facilities (buildings and accessories) | 1 space per every 2 employees if the involved structure is a building | None |
Retail sales and services | 3 spaces up to 1,000 square feet and 3 spaces for every additional 1,000 square feet of enclosed gross floor area | 1 berth for each 10,000 square feet of enclosed gross floor area |
Schools, public and private including colleges and institutions of higher education | 1 space for each 25 students per design capacity + 1 space for each 700 square feet of enclosed gross floor area for offices or teacher lounges | None |
Wholesale sales and services | 2 spaces up to 2,500 square feet and 1 space every additional 3,000 square feet of enclosed gross floor area | 1 berth per each 10,000 square feet of enclosed floor area up to 30,000 square feet + 1 berth per each 25,000 square feet of enclosed floor area over 30,000 square feet |
Accessory buildings and uses on the same lot which are customarily incidental to the above uses | None | None |
Special Exception Uses | ||
Parking lot/facilities for business use when not located on the same lot as the principal use for which the parking lot will serve | Appropriate for the size of the lot | N/A |
§ 27-506 "C-H" Highway Commercial.
[Ord. 206, 12/10/2010, § 506; as amended by Ord. 206E, 10/22/2012, §§ 8, 10]
1.
Purpose. It is the purpose of this zone to define and provide controls for the major pedestrian-oriented shopping and business areas of the Township. Note: Additional provisions may apply including, but not limited to, those listed in the "Supplementary Regulations" Section of this chapter.
2.
Permitted Uses.
A.
Accessory uses on the same lot and customarily incidental to the permitted uses.
B.
Airports.
C.
Animal clinics.
D.
Automotive sales and services.
E.
Bed and breakfast.
F.
Bus shelters.
G.
Car wash.
H.
Commercial establishments, multi-household owner or renter occupies residential development (single or multiple) on second, third, and fourth floors.
I.
Commercial recreation.
J.
Cultural facilities.
K.
Eating and drinking establishments.
L.
Essential services.
M.
Fire stations.
N.
Forestry activities.
O.
Governmental home offices.
P.
Health services.
Q.
Home and trailer sales and displays.
R.
Hotel/Motel.
S.
Municipal buildings.
T.
No-impact home based businesses.
U.
Offices.
V.
Parks and open space.
W.
Personal and professional services.
X.
Post Office substations.
Y.
Private and civic clubs.
Z.
Private schools.
AA.
Professional offices and services.
BB.
Public libraries and museums.
CC.
Public utility facilities (buildings and accessories).
DD.
Restaurant, cafeteria, and snack bar, including the sale of alcoholic beverages.
EE.
Retail business.
FF.
Retail sales and services.
GG.
Schools, public and private including colleges and institutions of higher education.
HH.
Supply yards.
II.
Upper floor residential dwellings.
JJ.
Wholesale sales and services.
KK.
Wholesale business.
LL.
All permitted and special exception uses designated in R.S.H. (Residential Single Household), R.M.H. (Residential Multiple Household) and R.M.H.P. (Residential Mobile Home Park) and shall be subject to the regulation relative to such use as set forth under their respective use designation(s).
3.
Special Exceptions.
A.
Parking lot/facilities for business establishments when not located on the same lot as the principal use for which the parking lot will serve providing.
(1)
The lot is owned by the same owner of the principal use for which the parking lot will serve.
(2)
The lot must be situate directly abutting, or across the street or alley from, the principal use and must be in the same zoning district.
(3)
The lot shall not be placed on a parcel of land where residences exist and abut both sides of the lot, without the express written consent of the homeowners.
(4)
Only one (ungated) opening for entrance and exit may exist and must be a minimum of 20 feet wide.
(5)
Steel fencing surrounding the outside perimeter of the lot to a maximum of four feet shall be erected and maintained in good condition at all times.
(6)
A three-foot setback area inside the perimeter of any fencing consisting of hedges, decorative shrubs and woodchips, river stone or similar materials shall be provided and maintained in good condition at all times.
(7)
Lighting, which may not exceed a maximum height of 15 feet and must face in a direction to illuminate only the parking area and must face in a direction to illuminate only the parking area and not be directed in a manner that would create a light hazard or serious annoyance to adjacent property owners.
(8)
Signs, if needed, may not exceed the height of the fence.
(9)
The lot must be paved with asphalt or concrete and well marked or parking spaces, exiting, etc.
(10)
The owner shall be financially responsible for any curb cutting, grading to the street, sidewalk installation and all similar construction necessities.
4.
Prohibited Uses. Any use not complying with the specifications of this Part is prohibited.
5.
District Regulations.
Zoning District | Regulations |
|---|---|
Highway Commercial (C-H) | Height: 50 feet Area: 20,000 Coverage: 60% Width: 100 feet Front Setback: 50 feet Side Setback: 25 feet Rear Setback: 50 feet |
6.
Fences and Walls.
A.
Fences and walls may be erected, altered, and maintained forward of the building setbacks and/or just inside the property lines as per the Supplementary Regulations, § 27-607, "Fences and Walls," and then include the following:
(1)
All yards used for the storage of any material needed for the operation or conduct of a commercial enterprise shall be enclosed by a wall, fence, or screen planting, on all sides so as to continually restrict a clear view beyond said wall, fence, or screen planting. These restrictions shall not apply to goods ordinarily offered for sale by display.
7.
Required Off-Street Parking Spaces and Loading Berths.
Required Off-Street Parking Spaces | Required Off-Street Loading Berths | |
|---|---|---|
Land Use | Minimum | Minimum |
Residential Uses | ||
Upper floor residential dwellings | None | None |
Governmental home offices | Nothing beyond those required by the dwelling unit itself | |
No-impact home based business | Nothing beyond those required by the dwelling unit itself | |
Accessory buildings and uses on the same lot, which are customarily incidental to the permitted residential use in this section | N/A | |
Automotive sales | 1 space per each 1,000 square feet of enclosed gross floor area + 1 space for each 3,000 square feet of outside display area + 100% of the additional parking spaces required by this table for other land uses on the same lot; at least 170 square feet of lot area shall be provided for each vehicle stored on the premises | 1 berth per each 10,000 square feet of enclosed floor area up to 30,000 square feet + 1 berth per each 25,000 square feet of enclosed floor area over 30,000 square feet |
Automotive services | 1 space per each service bay. A service bay shall not count as a parking space | 1 berth per each 10,000 square feet of enclosed floor area up to 30,000 square feet + 1 berth per each 25,000 square feet of enclosed floor area over 30,000 square feet |
Bus shelters | None | None |
Cultural facilities | 1 space per each 7 fixed seats or 12 linear feet of fixed benches; if there is no fixed seating, 1 space for each 100 square feet of enclosed gross floor area | None |
Eateries, fast food and sit-down | 1 space for every 4 employees + 1 space for every 4 customer seats | 1 berth for each 10,000 square feet of enclosed gross floor area |
Essential services (buildings and accessories) | 1 space per every 2 employees if the involved structure is a building | None |
Forestry activities | Minimum of 1 space per 200 square feet of enclosed gross floor area and 1 space per each employee (if applicable) | None |
Health services | 1 space per every 5 beds + 1 space for each 6 outpatients at the peak outpatient period + 1 space per each 3 employees + 1 space per each hospital vehicle (Bassinets may not be counted as beds) | 1 berth for each 10,000 square feet of enclosed gross floor area |
Hotel/Motel | 1 space for every 4 guests or sleeping rooms and suites +1 space for every 6 employees + additional space as required by this parking section because of any supplementary parking generating activities | None |
Parks and open spaces that do not contain any pavilions, play fields or ball fields, Commercial Recreation | None | N/A |
Private and civic clubs | Minimum of 1 parking space per employee and 2 parking spaces for the owner or operator, plus such additional spaces as are required to prevent overcrowding of the existing on-street parking facilities | N/A |
Professional offices and services | 3 spaces up to 1,000 square feet and 3 spaces for every additional 1,000 square feet of enclosed gross floor area | 1 berth for each 10,000 square feet of enclosed gross floor area |
Public libraries and museums | 3 spaces up to 1,000 square feet of enclosed gross floor area + 1 space every additional 250 square feet of floor area | None |
Public utility facilities (buildings and accessories) | 1 space per every 2 employees if the involved structure is a building | None |
Retail sales and services | 3 spaces up to 1,000 square feet and 3 spaces for every additional 1,000 square feet of enclosed gross floor area | 1 berth for each 10,000 square feet of enclosed gross floor area |
Schools, public and private including colleges and institutions of higher education | 1 space for each 25 students per design capacity + 1 space for each 700 square feet of enclosed gross floor area for offices or teacher lounges | None |
Wholesale sales and services | 2 spaces up to 2,500 square feet and 1 space every additional 3,000 square feet of enclosed gross floor area | 1 berth per each 10,000 square feet of enclosed floor area up to 30,000 square feet + 1 berth per each 25,000 square feet of enclosed floor area over 30,000 square feet |
Accessory buildings and uses on the same lot which are customarily incidental to the above uses | None | None |
Special Exception Uses | ||
Parking lot/facilities for business use when not located on the same lot as the principal use for which the parking lot will serve | Appropriate for the size of the lot | N/A |
§ 27-507 "I-L" Light Industrial.
[Ord. 206, 12/10/2010, § 507; as amended by Ord. 206E, 10/22/2012, §§ 9, 10]
1.
Purpose. It is the purpose of this zone to provide an area suitable for the use of industry and related uses with controls necessary for ensuring sound industrial development. Note: Additional provisions may apply including, but not limited to, those listed in the "Supplementary Regulations" Section of this chapter.
2.
Permitted Uses.
B.
Automotive assembly and services.
C.
Bus shelters.
D.
Essential services (buildings and accessories).
E.
Forestry activities.
F.
Freight, trucking and intermodal terminals, rail yards and railroads.
G.
Medical laboratories and diagnostic facilities.
H.
Parking facilities when not located on the same lot as the use they serve.
I.
Printing and publishing.
J.
Public utility facilities (buildings and accessories).
K.
Research and development laboratories.
L.
Storage of raw materials, equipment, and finished products.
M.
Value-added manufacturing, compounding processing or treatment.
N.
Warehousing.
O.
Wholesale sales and services.
P.
Woodworking.
R.
All permitted uses and special exceptions included in R.S.H. (Residential Single Household), R.M.H. (Residential Multiple Household), R.M.H.P. (Residential Mobile Home Park) and H.C. (Highway Commercial) and shall be subject to such regulations as set forth under their respective use designation.
4.
Prohibited Uses. Any use not complying with the specifications of this Part is prohibited.
5.
District Regulations.
Zoning District | Regulations |
|---|---|
Light Industrial (I-L) | Height: 75 feet Area: 30,000 Coverage: 50% Width: 150 feet Front Setback: 50 feet Side Setback: 25 feet Rear Setback: 40 feet |
6.
Open Storage. All permitted open storage shall be located within an area not closer than 50 feet from any street right-of-way line and shall be enclosed with a buffer yard, or other approved screening, not less than eight feet in height, to normally screen view of stock piles. The storage of lumber, coal, or other combustible material shall not be less than 20 feet from any interior lot line, and a roadway shall be provided, graded, surfaced, and maintained from the street into the property to permit free access of fire trucks and emergency vehicles at all times.
7.
Permanent Containerized Storage.
A.
The containers shall be permanently and securely affixed to the ground or building in accordance with the building code.
B.
The containers shall not interfere with the existence or use of the parking, loading, buffering, and screening elements of the lot.
C.
The containers shall be maintained in sanitary condition to the standards for structures as determined by the applicable State, local and/or Federal laws governing such matters.
D.
The containers shall not be used for advertising; no signs shall be affixed to any part of the exterior of the containers.
E.
The containers shall not be visible from any street (alleys excepted) or any non-industrial zoning district.
8.
Fences and Walls.
A.
Fences and walls may be erected, altered, and maintained forward of the building setbacks and/or just inside the property lines as per the Supplementary Regulations, § 27-607, "Fences and Walls," and then include the following:
(1)
All yards used for the storage of any material needed for the operation or conduct of a commercial enterprise shall be enclosed by a wall, fence, or screen planting, on all sides so as to continually restrict a clear view beyond said wall, fence, or screen planting. These restrictions shall not apply to goods ordinarily offered for sale by display.
9.
Required Off-Street Parking Spaces and Loading Berths.
Required Off-Street Parking Spaces | Required Off-Street Loading Berths | |
|---|---|---|
Land Use | Minimum | Minimum |
Alternative towers and wireless telecommunication facilities | 1 parking space | N/A |
Automotive assembly | 1 space per each 500 square feet of enclosed gross floor area for the first 25,000 square feet of gross floor area + 1 space per each 650 square feet of enclosed gross floor area for the next 25,000 square feet of gross floor area + 1 space per each 800 square feet of enclosed gross floor area over 50,000 square feet | 1 berth per each 10,000 square feet of enclosed floor area up to 30,000 square feet + 1 berth per each 25,000 square feet of enclosed floor area over 30,000 square feet |
Automotive services | 1 space per each service bay. A service bay shall not count as a parking space | 1 berth per each 10,000 square feet of enclosed floor area up to 30,000 square feet + 1 berth per each 25,000 square feet of enclosed floor area over 30,000 square feet |
Bus shelters | N/A | N/A |
Essential services buildings | 1 space per every 2 employees if the involved structure is a building | None |
Forestry activities | Minimum of 1 space per 200 square feet of enclosed gross floor area and 1 space per each employee (if applicable) | None |
Medical laboratories and diagnostic facilities | 2 spaces per 1,000 square feet of enclosed gross floor area + 1 space per every 3 employees | 1 berth for each 10,000 square feet of enclosed gross floor area |
Parking facilities when not located on the same lot as the use they serve | Appropriate for the size of the lot | N/A |
Public utility facilities buildings | 1 space per every 2 employees if the involved structure is a building | None |
Research and development laboratories | 2 spaces per 1,000 square feet of enclosed gross floor area + 1 space per every 3 employees | 1 berth for each 10,000 square feet of enclosed gross floor area |
Storage of raw materials, equipment and finished products | Parking space for all vehicles used directly in the operation of such establishments + 1 space for every 2 employees | None |
Wholesale sales and services | 2 spaces up to 2,500 square feet and 1 space every additional 3,000 square feet of enclosed gross floor area | 1 berth per each 10,000 square feet of enclosed floor area up to 30,000 square feet + 1 berth per each 25,000 square feet of enclosed floor area over 30,000 square feet |
Woodworking | 1 space per each 500 square feet of enclosed gross floor area for the first 25,000 square feet of gross floor area + 1 space per each 650 square feet of enclosed gross floor area for the next 25,000 square feet of gross floor area + 1 space per each 800 square feet of enclosed gross floor area over 50,000 square feet | 1 berth per each 10,000 square feet of enclosed floor area up to 30,000 square feet + 1 berth per each 25,000 square feet of enclosed floor area over 30,000 square feet |
Accessory buildings and uses on the same lot which are customarily incidental to the above uses | None | None |
Special Exception Uses | ||
Adult/sexually oriented business | ||
§ 27-508 "I-H" Heavy Industrial.
[Ord. 206, 12/10/2010, § 508; as amended by Ord. 206E, 10/22/2012, § 10]
1.
Purpose. It is the purpose of this zone to provide an area suitable for the use of industry and related uses with controls necessary for ensuring sound industrial development. Note: Additional provisions may apply including, but not limited to, those listed in the "Supplementary Regulations" Section of this chapter.
2.
Permitted Uses.
B.
Automotive assembly and services.
C.
Bus shelters.
D.
Essential services (buildings and accessories).
E.
Extraction and mining of raw materials.
F.
Forestry activities.
G.
Freight, trucking and intermodal terminals, rail yards and railroads.
H.
Manufacture, compounding, processing, or treatment of products from raw materials or previously prepared materials.
I.
Manufacturing including generation and cogeneration plants.
J.
Medical laboratories and diagnostic facilities.
K.
Parking facilities when not located on the same lot as the use they serve.
L.
Printing and publishing.
M.
Public utility facilities (buildings and accessories).
N.
Railroad manufacturing, repair, research and development facilities.
O.
Research and development laboratories.
P.
Storage of raw materials, equipment, and finished products.
Q.
Truck terminals.
R.
Value-added manufacturing, compounding processing or treatment.
S.
Warehousing.
T.
Wholesale sales and services.
U.
Woodworking.
4.
Prohibited Uses. Any use not complying with the specifications of this Part is prohibited.
5.
District Regulations.
Zoning District | Regulations |
|---|---|
Heavy Industrial (I-G) | Height: 175 feet Area: 200,000 Coverage: 50% Width: 300 feet Front Setback: 50 feet Side Setback: 15 feet Rear Setback: 15 feet |
6.
Open Storage. All permitted open storage shall be located within an area not closer than 50 feet from any street right-of-way line and shall be enclosed with a buffer yard, or other approved screening, not less than eight feet in height, to normally screen view of stock piles. The storage of lumber, coal, or other combustible material shall not be less than 20 feet from any interior lot line, and a roadway shall be provided, graded, surfaced, and maintained from the street into the property to permit free access of fire trucks and emergency vehicles at all times.
7.
Permanent Containerized Storage.
A.
The containers shall be permanently and securely affixed to the ground or building in accordance with the building code.
B.
The containers shall not interfere with the existence or use of the parking, loading, buffering, and screening elements of the lot.
C.
The containers shall be maintained in sanitary condition to the standards for structures as determined by the applicable State, local and/or Federal laws governing such matters.
D.
The containers shall not be used for advertising; no signs shall be affixed to any part of the exterior of the containers.
E.
The containers shall not be visible from any street (alleys excepted) or any non-industrial zoning district.
8.
Fences and Walls.
A.
Fences and walls may be erected, altered, and maintained forward of the building setbacks and/or just inside the property lines as per the Supplementary Regulations, § 27-607, "Fences and Walls," and then include the following:
(1)
All yards used for the storage of any material needed for the operation or conduct of a commercial enterprise shall be enclosed by a wall, fence, or screen planting, on all sides so as to continually restrict a clear view beyond said wall, fence, or screen planting. These restrictions shall not apply to goods ordinarily offered for sale by display.
9.
Required Off-Street Parking Spaces and Loading Berths.
Required Off-street Parking Spaces | Required Off-Street Loading Berths | |
|---|---|---|
Land Use | Minimum | Minimum |
Alternative towers and wireless telecommunication facilities | 1 parking space | N/A |
Automotive assembly | 1 space per each 500 square feet of enclosed gross floor area for the first 25,000 square feet of gross floor area + 1 space per each 650 square feet of enclosed gross floor area for the next 25,000 square feet of gross floor area + 1 space per each 800 square feet of enclosed gross floor square feet area over 50,000 square feet | 1 berth per each 10,000 square feet of enclosed floor area up to 30,000 square feet + 1 berth per each 25,000 square feet of enclosed floor area over 30,000 square feet |
Automotive services | 1 space per each service bay. A service bay shall not count as a parking space | 1 berth per each 10,000 square feet of enclosed floor area up to 30,000 square feet + 1 berth per each 25,000 square feet of enclosed floor area over 30,000 square feet |
Bus shelters | N/A | N/A |
Essential services buildings | 1 space per every 2 employees if the involved structure is a building | None |
Extraction and mining of raw materials | 1 space per each 500 square feet of enclosed gross floor area for the first 25,000 square feet of gross floor area + 1 space per each 650 square feet of enclosed gross floor area for the next 25,000 square feet of gross floor area + 1 space per each 800 square feet of enclosed gross floor area over 50,000 square feet | 1 berth per each 10,000 square feet of enclosed floor area up to 30,000 square feet + 1 berth per each 25,000 square feet of enclosed floor area over 30,000 square feet |
Forestry activities | Minimum of 1 space per 200 square feet of enclosed gross floor area and 1 space per each employee (if applicable) | None |
Freight, trucking and intermodal terminals and railroads | 1 space per 1,000 square feet of enclosed gross floor area and 1 space per every 2 employees | None |
Manufacturing, compounding, processing, or treatment of products from raw materials or previously prepared materials | 1 space per each 500 square feet of enclosed gross floor area for the first 25,000 square feet of gross floor area + 1 space per each 650 square feet of enclosed gross floor area for the next 25,000 square feet of gross floor area + 1 space per each 800 square feet of enclosed gross floor area over 50,000 square feet | 1 berth per each 10,000 square feet of enclosed floor area up to 30,000 square feet + 1 berth per each 25,000 square feet of enclosed floor area over 30,000 square feet |
Manufacturing including generation and cogeneration plants | Parking or storage space for all vehicles used directly in the conduct of such industrial use plus 1 parking space for every 3 employees on the premises at maximum employment on the peak shift. | — |
Medical laboratories and diagnostic facilities | 2 spaces per 1,000 square feet of enclosed gross floor area + 1 space per every 3 employees | 1 berth for each 10,000 square feet of enclosed gross floor area |
Parking facilities when not located on the same lot as the use they serve | Appropriate for the size of the lot | N/A |
Railroad manufacturing, repair research and development facilities | 1 space per each 500 square feet of enclosed gross floor area for the first 25,000 square feet of gross floor area + 1 space per each 650 square feet of enclosed gross floor area for the next 25,000 square feet of gross floor area + 1 space per each 800 square feet of enclosed gross floor area over 50,000 square feet | 1 berth per each 10,000 square feet of enclosed floor area up to 30,000 square feet + 1 berth per each 25,000 square feet of enclosed floor area over 30,000 square feet |
Research and development laboratories | 2 spaces per 1,000 square feet of enclosed gross floor area + 1 space per every 3 employees | 1 berth for each 10,000 square feet of enclosed gross floor area |
Storage of raw materials, equipment and finished products | Parking space for all vehicles used directly in the operation of such establishments + 1 space for every 2 employees | None |
Value added manufacturing, compounding, processing, or treatment | 1 space per each 500 square feet of enclosed gross floor area for the first 25,000 square feet of gross floor area + 1 space per each 650 square feet of enclosed gross floor area for the next 25,000 square feet of gross floor area + 1 space per each 800 square feet of enclosed gross floor area over 50,000 square feet | 1 berth per each 10,000 square feet of enclosed floor area up to 30,000 square feet + 1 berth per each 25,000 square feet of enclosed floor area over 30,000 square feet |
Wholesale sales and services | 2 spaces up to 2,500 square feet and 1 space every additional 3,000 square feet of enclosed gross floor area | 1 berth per each 10,000 square feet of enclosed floor area up to 30,000 square feet + 1 berth per each 25,000 square feet of enclosed floor area over 30,000 square feet |
Woodworking | 1 space per each 500 square feet of enclosed gross floor area for the first 25,000 square feet of gross floor area + 1 space per each 650 square feet of enclosed gross floor area for the next 25,000 square feet of gross floor area + 1 space per each 800 square feet of enclosed gross floor area over 50,000 square feet | 1 berth per each 10,000 square feet of enclosed floor area up to 30,000 square feet + 1 berth per each 25,000 square feet of enclosed floor area over 30,000 square feet |
Accessory buildings and uses on the same lot which are customarily incidental to the above uses | None | None |
Special Exception Uses | ||
Water recreation and water storage | 1 parking space for every 4 customers plus 1 additional space for every 2 persons regularly employed during peak shift | None |
Public utility building | 3 parking spaces for each person regularly employed | None |
Sewage treatment plants | 3 parking spaces for each person regularly employed | None |
Airports | ||
§ 27-509 "O-C" Open Space-Conservation.
[Ord. 206, 12/10/2010, § 509]
1.
Purpose. This district's regulations are designed: (A) to allow the appropriate development of floodplains or lands with a slope of 25% or more, (B) to protect the community as a whole against the excessive damage that occurs from erosion and other environmental problems that result from random development on these sensitive lands, (C) to protect lands that are especially valuable to the community's recreation or conservation needs, and (D) to enhance the unique character of this district, its structures, and its quality of life. Note: Additional provisions may apply including, but not limited to, those listed in the "Supplementary Regulations" Section of this chapter.
2.
Permitted Uses.
A.
Areas of excessive slope, inaccessible or remnants of land not suited for general uses and areas subject to flooding may be used only for the following purposes or comparable purposes: (1) will not create a hazardous condition; (2) are suited to the characteristics of the land; and (3) are considered compatible with adjacent land uses:
(1)
Forestry activities.
(2)
Governmental home offices.
(4)
Parks, playgrounds, or open spaces.
(5)
Public utility and essential services "accessories" only.
(6)
Single-household detached dwellings (and accessory buildings customarily incidental to residential use) under the following conditions:
Zoning District | Regulations |
|---|---|
Open Space Conservation (O-C) | Height: R-SH 35 feet/AG 60 feet Area: 2 Acre Coverage: 10% Width: 150 feet Front Setback: 30 feet Side Setback: 30 feet Rear Setback: 30 feet |
3.
Parking requirements shall follow as per the R-SH District Parking Chart. No accessory structure (i.e., garage, patio, swimming pool, gazebo) shall be erected nor shall its dimensions be increased beyond the front of the principal structure at its front foundation line. An accessory structure may be erected with the rear yard or side yard provided that the height, area, width, setbacks and coverage as required for the district have been met.
§ 27-510 "AG" Agricultural.
[Ord. 206, 12/10/2010, § 510]
1.
Purpose. The purpose of the Agricultural District is to promote and preserve prime agricultural land, agricultural security areas, environmentally sensitive areas, forestry, and areas of natural and historic significance and for providing uses and development as are compatible with this objective. In order to regulate a direct adverse effect on the public health and safety, a High Density Agricultural District has also been established for certain uses.
2.
Permitted Uses.
A.
Accessory uses.
B.
Agriculture.
C.
Animal husbandry.
D.
Bed and breakfast.
E.
Cemeteries.
F.
Communications antennas mounted on existing public utility transmission towers, building, or other structure and existing communications equipment buildings.
G.
Educational institutions.
H.
Essential services.
I.
Extractive industries and mine ventilating shafts and portals.
J.
Farm equipment sales.
K.
Forestry activities.
L.
Golf courses.
M.
Green houses.
N.
Houses of worship.
O.
Kennel or stable.
P.
Machine shop for the repair of machinery and/or manufacturing and assembly of light specialized parts; not to exceed a use area of 10,000 square feet, nor more than 10 employees.
Q.
Multiple household dwellings.
R.
Nursery stocking.
S.
Parking lot.
T.
Private and public recreation.
U.
Private or public water reservoir.
V.
Public buildings and institutions.
W.
Sawmills.
X.
Single household dwelling or mobile home.
Y.
Specialized animal raising and care.
Z.
Storage rental units.
AA.
Travel trailer camp.
BB.
Tree growing.
CC.
Veterinarian.
4.
Prohibited Uses. Any use not complying with the specifications of this Part is prohibited.
5.
District Regulations.
Zoning District | Regulations |
|---|---|
Agriculture (AG) | Height: R-SH 35 feet/AG 100 feet Area: 2 Acres Coverage: N/A Width: N/A Front Setback: 50 feet Side Setback: 50 feet Rear Setback: 50 feet |
6.
Required Off-Street Parking Spaces and Loading Berths.
Required Off-Street Parking Spaces | Required Off-Street Loading Berths | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Land Use | Minimum | Maximum | Minimum |
Bed and breakfast | 1 parking space for each sleeping room offered for tourist accommodation | ||
Educational institutions | Minimum of 1 parking space for every 6 seats occupied at maximum capacity in auditorium, stadium, or gymnasium of greatest capacity-if no such exists, then 1 parking space for each employee plus 5 additional spaces for each classroom | ||
Houses of worship | 1 space per each 9 fixed seats or 12 linear feet of fixed benches. If there is no fixed seating, 1 space for each 50 square feet of enclosed gross floor area. | 1 space per each 5 fixed seats or 8 linear feet of fixed benches. If there is no fixed seating, 1 space for each 25 square feet of enclosed gross floor area | |
Golf course | |||
Extraction and mining of raw materials | 1 space per each 500 square feet of enclosed gross floor area for the first 25,000 square feet of gross floor area + 1 space per each 650 square feet of enclosed gross floor area for the next 25,000 square feet of gross floor area + 1 space per each 800 square feet of enclosed gross floor area over 50,000 square feet | 1 space per each 300 square feet of enclosed gross floor area for the first 20,000 square feet of gross floor area + 1 space per each 500 square feet of enclosed gross floor area for the next 20,000 square feet of gross floor area + 1 space per each 1,000 square feet of enclosed gross floor area over 50,000 square feet | 1 berth per each 10,000 square feet of enclosed floor area up to 30,000 square feet + 1 berth per each 25,000 square feet of enclosed floor area over 30,000 square feet |
Forestry activities | Minimum of 1 space per 200 square feet of enclosed gross floor area and 1 space per each employee (if applicable) | None | |
Private or public reservoir | 1 parking space for every 4 customers at maximum capacity and 1 space for every 2 persons regularly employed during peak periods | ||
Private or public recreation | 1 parking space for every 4 customers at maximum capacity and 1 space for every 2 persons regularly employed during peak periods | ||
Public buildings and institutions | Parking or storage space for all vehicles used directly in the operation of such establishment plus 1 parking space for each 250 square feet of total floor area | ||
Accessory buildings and uses on the same lot which are customarily incidental to the above uses | None | None | None |
Special Exception Uses | |||
Two-household dwellings | Minimum of 1.5 spaces per dwelling unit | ||
Mobile home park | |||