Fairview Township City Zoning Code
ARTICLE V
Growth Area Zoning Districts
§ 300-19 Designation of growth area zoning districts and purpose statements.
A.
The Growth Area Zoning Districts are intended to be developed with a full range of land uses and accommodate the majority of the Township's growth and development with a full range of land uses such as residential, commercial, industrial, institutional/civic, and related needs. The majority of this area is currently served and/or planned to be served with public water supply and public sanitary sewage disposal. The extension of public water supply and public sanitary sewage disposal to developments within the growth area is encouraged and supported.
B.
See Table 5-1 in this section for the designations and purpose statements of the respective Growth Area Zoning Districts which are shown on the Township of Fairview, York County, PA: Official Zoning Map listed in Article III of this chapter relating to zoning districts and map:
Table 5-1 Growth Area Zoning Districts | |
|---|---|
Growth Area Zoning District Names | Growth Area Zoning District Purpose Statements |
RS Single-Family Residential Zoning District | This zoning district predominately includes lower-density residential and related uses |
RMU Residential Mixed-Use Zoning District | This zoning district predominately includes moderate-density residential with a compatible mixture of smaller, less intense commercial businesses and related uses. |
VR Village Residential Zoning District | This zoning district predominately includes established moderate-density residential and related uses. |
VMU Village Mixed-Use Zoning District | This zoning district predominately includes a compatible mixture of established moderate-density residential and smaller, less intense commercial businesses and related uses. |
VB Village Business Zoning District | This zoning district predominately includes a mixture of smaller, less intense to moderate size/intensity commercial businesses and related uses. |
CB Commercial Business Zoning District | This zoning district predominately includes a mixture of larger, more intense commercial businesses and related uses. |
IB Industrial Business Zoning District | This zoning district predominately includes a mixture of larger, more intense industrial and commercial businesses and related uses. |
AB Airport Business Zoning District | This zoning district predominately includes airport, airport service and airport-related uses which includes a mixture of smaller, less intense to larger, more intense industrial and commercial businesses and related uses. |
§ 300-20 Permitted uses.
See Table 5-2 for the types of uses permitted in the respective Growth Area Zoning District as set forth by this chapter.[1] Uses are divided into those permitted by right "P" (zoning decision by Zoning Officer); permitted by special exception "SE" (zoning decision by Zoning Hearing Board of the Township of Fairview); and permitted by conditional use "CU" (zoning decision by Board of Supervisors of the Township of Fairview). Many of the uses permitted by the above three categories shall also comply with certain criteria, which are found in Article X of this chapter. The specific section numbers of Article X where the criteria are located are noted in the table. Uses not listed in the table or identified by "N" shall specifically not be permitted in the applicable Growth Area Zoning Districts.
[1]
Editor's Note: Table 5-2 is included as an attachment to this chapter.
§ 300-21 Area and design requirements.
See Tables 5-3 through 5-10 in this section for the area and design requirements for all development activities and uses within the respective Growth Area Zoning Districts:
A.
See Table 5-3 in this section for the area and design requirements for all development activities and uses within the RS Single-Family Residential Zoning District:
Table 5-3 Area and Design Requirements RS Single-Family Residential Zoning District | ||
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Area/Design Features | Permitted Uses | |
All Permitted Uses (other than specified in Article X of this chapter) | Accessory Use or Structure | |
Maximum density | 4 DUs/net lot area | N/A |
Net lot area per unit (minimum) | 10,000 sq. ft. (public water and public sewer) | Included as part of total minimum lot area for principal use |
20,000 sq. ft. (no public water, but public sewer) | ||
40,000 sq. ft. (no public water, no public sewer; or public water only, no public sewer) | ||
Minimum lot width at lot frontage (interior) | 60 ft. | Included as part of total minimum lot width for principal use |
Minimum lot width at lot frontage (corner) | 75 ft. | Included as part of total minimum lot width |
Setback, front (minimum) | 40 ft.1 | Not permitted to be located in the front yard |
Setback, side (minimum each side) | 10 ft. | 10 ft. |
Setback, rear (minimum) | 35 ft. | 10 ft. |
Impervious lot coverage (maximum) | 40% | Included as part of total maximum impervious coverage for principal use |
Vegetative coverage (minimum) | 20% | Included as part of total minimum vegetative coverage for principal use |
Building height (maximum) | 35 ft. | 25 ft. |
N/A | Not Applicable |
1 | Provided, however, that the setback distance shall be 25 feet if the residential building was erected when the setback was applicable. |
B.
See Table 5-4 in this section for the area and design requirements for all development activities and uses within the RMU Residential MixedUse Zoning District:
Table 5-4 Area and Design Requirements RMU Residential Mixed-Use Zoning District | ||
|---|---|---|
Area/Design Features | Permitted Uses | |
All Permitted Uses (other than specified in Article X of this chapter) | Accessory Use or Structure | |
Maximum density | 6 DUs/net lot area | N/A |
Net lot area per unit (minimum) | 6,600 sq. ft. (public water and public sewer) | Included as part of total minimum lot area for principal use |
20,000 sq. ft. (no public water, but public sewer) | ||
40,000 sq. ft. (no public water, no public sewer; or public water only, no public sewer) | ||
Minimum lot width at lot frontage (interior) | 60 ft. | Included as part of total minimum lot width for principal use |
Minimum lot width at lot frontage (corner) | 75 ft. | Included as part of total minimum lot width for principal use |
Setback, front (minimum) | 30 ft. | Not permitted to be located in the front yard |
Setback, side (minimum each side) | 10 ft., except 0 ft. at the shared lot line of lawfully attached buildings or uses constructed with a shared common party wall and the written consent of the owner of the abutting lot and building. | 7 ft. |
Setback, rear (minimum) | 25 ft. | 7 ft. |
Impervious lot coverage (maximum) | 50% | Included as part of total maximum impervious coverage for principal use |
Vegetative coverage (minimum) | 20% | Included as part of total minimum vegetative coverage for principal use |
Building height (maximum) | 35 ft. | 25 ft. |
Commercial building footprint (maximum) | 4,000 sq. ft. | Included as part of total maximum commercial principal building footprint |
N/A | Not Applicable |
C.
See Table 5-5 in this section for the area and design requirements for all development activities and uses within the VR Village Residential Zoning District:
Table 5-5 Area and Design Requirements VR Village Residential Zoning District | ||
|---|---|---|
Area/Design Features | Permitted Uses | |
All Permitted Uses (other than specified in Article X of this chapter) | Accessory Use or Structure | |
Maximum density | 10 DUs/net lot area | N/A |
Net lot area per unit (minimum) | 4,000 sq. ft. (public water and public sewer) | Included as part of total minimum lot area for principal use |
Minimum lot width at lot frontage (interior) | 40 ft. | Included as part of total minimum lot width for principal use |
Minimum lot width at lot frontage (corner) | 55 ft. | Included as part of total minimum lot width for principal use |
Setback, front (minimum) | 15 ft. | Not permitted to be located in the front yard |
Setback, side (minimum each side) | 7.5 ft., except 0 ft. at the shared lot line of lawfully attached buildings or uses constructed with a shared common party wall and the written consent of the owner of the abutting lot and building | 5 ft. |
Setback, rear (minimum) | 20 ft. | 5 ft. |
Impervious lot coverage (maximum) | 50% | Included as part of total maximum impervious coverage for principal use |
Vegetative coverage (minimum) | 20% | Included as part of total minimum vegetative coverage for principal use |
Building height (maximum) | 35 ft. | 25 ft. |
N/A | Not Applicable |
D.
See Table 5-6 in this section for the area and design requirements for all development activities and uses within the VMU Village Mixed-Use Zoning District:
Table 5-6 Area and Design Requirements VMU Village Mixed-Use Zoning District | ||
|---|---|---|
Area/Design Features | Permitted Uses | |
All Permitted Uses (other than specified in Article X of this chapter) | Accessory Use or Structure | |
Maximum density | 8 DUs/net lot area | N/A |
Lot area per unit (minimum) | 5,000 sq. ft. (public water and public sewer) | Included as part of total minimum lot area for principal use |
Minimum lot width at lot frontage (interior) | 45 ft. | Included as part of total minimum lot width for principal use |
Minimum lot width at lot frontage (corner) | 60 ft. | Included as part of total minimum lot width for principal use. |
Setback, front (minimum) | If abutting lots are developed, see Article VII relating to yard and setback exceptions and alterations, which shall be required; otherwise, 15 ft. | Not permitted to be located in the front yard |
Setback, side (minimum each side) | 6 ft., except 0 ft. at the shared lot line of lawfully attached buildings or uses constructed with a shared common party wall and the written consent of the owner of the abutting lot and building. | 5 ft. |
Setback, rear (minimum) | 15 ft. | 5 ft. |
Impervious lot coverage (maximum) | 75% | Included as part of total maximum impervious coverage for principal use |
Vegetative coverage (minimum) | 20% | Included as part of total minimum vegetative coverage for principal use |
Building height (maximum) | 35 ft. | 25 ft. |
Commercial building footprint (maximum) | 6,000 sq. ft. | Included as part of total maximum commercial principal building footprint |
N/A | Not Applicable |
(1)
Additional building and site design standards for development activities and uses in the VMU Village Mixed-Use Zoning District:
(a)
Lot access. Unless otherwise noted in this chapter, for new proposed development on lots abutting alleys, lot access (driveways and access drives) shall be provided in accordance with the following standards:
E.
See Table 5-7 in this section for the area and design requirements for all development activities and uses within the VB Village Business Zoning District:
Table 5-7 Area and Design Requirements VB Village Business Zoning District | ||
|---|---|---|
Area/Design Features | Permitted Uses | |
All Permitted Uses (other than specified in Article X of this chapter) | Accessory Use or Structure | |
Maximum density | 10 DUs/net lot area | N/A |
Net lot area per unit (minimum) | Shall base on size of the buildings, and standards and requirements relating to on-lot well and sewage disposal (including replacement areas); setbacks; impervious coverage; parking, loading/unloading; and other applicable standards of this chapter and also including Chapter 260 relating to subdivision and land development and stormwater management. | Included as part of total minimum lot area for principal use |
Minimum lot width at lot frontage (interior) | 75 ft. | Included as part of total minimum lot width for principal use |
Minimum lot width at lot frontage (corner) | 90 ft. | Included as part of total minimum lot width for principal use |
Setback, front (minimum) | 20 ft. | Not permitted to be located in the front yard. |
Setback, side (minimum each side) | 20 ft., except 0 ft. at the shared lot line of lawfully attached buildings or uses constructed with a shared common party wall and the written consent of the owner of the abutting lot and building | 10 ft. |
Setback, rear (minimum) | 20 ft. | 10 ft. |
Impervious lot coverage (maximum) | 75% | Included as part of total maximum impervious coverage for principal use |
Vegetative coverage (minimum) | 20% | Included as part of total minimum vegetative coverage for principal use |
Building height (maximum) | 45 ft. | Not permitted to be higher than the principal structure |
Commercial building footprint (maximum) | N/A | Included as part of total maximum commercial principal building footprint |
N/A | Not Applicable |
F.
See Table 5-8 in this section for the area and design requirements for all development activities and uses within the CB Commercial Business Zoning District:
Table 5-8 Area and Design Requirements CB Commercial Business Zoning District | ||
|---|---|---|
Area/Design Features | Permitted Uses | |
All Permitted Uses (other than specified in Article X of this chapter) | Accessory Use or Structure | |
Maximum density | 16 DUs/net lot area | N/A |
Net lot area per unit (minimum) | Shall base on size of the buildings, and standards and requirements relating to on-lot well and sewage disposal (including replacement areas); setbacks; impervious coverage; parking, loading/unloading; and other applicable standards of this chapter and also including Chapter 260 relating to subdivision and land development and stormwater management | Included as part of total minimum lot area for principal use |
Minimum lot width at lot frontage (interior) | 100 ft. | Included as part of total minimum lot width for principal use |
Minimum lot width at lot frontage (corner) | 115 ft. | Included as part of total minimum lot width for principal use |
Setback, front (minimum) | 30 ft. | 20 ft. |
Setback, side (minimum each side) | 15 ft., except 0 ft. at the shared lot line of lawfully attached buildings or uses constructed with a shared common party wall and the written consent of the owner of the abutting lot and building | 15 ft. |
Setback, rear (minimum) | 15 ft. | 15 ft. |
Impervious lot coverage (maximum) | 75% | Included as part of total maximum impervious coverage for principal use |
Vegetative coverage (minimum) | 10% | Included as part of total minimum vegetative coverage for principal use |
Building height (maximum) | 55 ft. | Not permitted to be higher than the principal structure |
N/A | Not Applicable |
G.
See Table 5-9 in this section for the area and design requirements for all development activities and uses within the IB Industrial Business Zoning District (IB):
Table 5-9 Area and Design Requirements IB Industrial Business Zoning District | ||
|---|---|---|
Area/Design Features | Permitted Uses | |
All Permitted Uses (other than specified in Article X of this chapter) | Accessory Use or Structure | |
Net lot area per unit (minimum) | Shall base on size of the buildings, and standards and requirements relating to on-lot well and sewage disposal (including replacement areas); setbacks; impervious coverage; parking, loading/unloading; and other applicable standards of this chapter and also including Chapter 260 relating to subdivision and land development and stormwater management | Included as part of total minimum lot area for principal use |
Minimum lot width at lot frontage (interior) | 150 ft. | Included as part of total minimum lot width for principal use |
Minimum lot width at lot frontage (corner) | 165 ft. | Included as part of total minimum lot width for principal use |
Setback, front (minimum) | 50 ft. | 50 ft. |
Setback, side (minimum each side) | 25 ft., except 0 ft. at the shared lot line of lawfully attached buildings or uses constructed with a shared common party wall and the written consent of the owner of the abutting lot and building | 25 ft. |
Setback, rear (minimum) | 35 ft. | 25 ft. |
Impervious lot coverage (maximum) | 75% | Included as part of total maximum impervious coverage for principal use |
Vegetative coverage (minimum) | 10% | Included as part of total minimum vegetative coverage for principal use |
Building height (maximum) | 65 ft. | Not permitted to be higher than the principal structure |
N/A | Not Applicable |
H.
See Table 5-10 in this section for the area and design requirements for all development activities and uses within the AB Airport Business Zoning District:
Table 5-10 Area and Design Requirements AB Airport Business Zoning District | ||
|---|---|---|
Area/Design Features | Permitted Uses | |
All Permitted Uses (other than specified in Article X of this chapter) | Accessory use or structure | |
Net lot area per unit (minimum) | Shall base on size of the buildings, and standards and requirements relating to on-lot well and sewage disposal (including replacement areas); setbacks; impervious coverage; parking, loading/unloading; and other applicable standards of this chapter and also including Chapter 260 relating to subdivision and land development and stormwater management | Included as part of total minimum lot area for principal use |
Minimum lot width at lot frontage (interior) | 75 ft. | Included as part of total minimum lot area for principal use |
Minimum lot width at lot frontage (corner) | 90 ft. | Included as part of total minimum lot area for principal use |
Setback, front (minimum) | 35 ft. | 35 ft. |
Setback, side (minimum each side) | 15 ft., except 0 ft. at the shared lot line of lawfully attached buildings or uses constructed with a shared common party wall and the written consent of the owner of the abutting lot and building. | 15 ft. |
Setback, rear (minimum) | 15 ft. | 15 ft. |
Impervious lot coverage (maximum) | 75% | Included as part of total maximum impervious coverage for principal use |
Vegetative coverage (minimum) | 10% | Included as part of total minimum vegetative coverage for principal use |
Building height (maximum) | 55 ft. or 5 stories | Not permitted to be higher than the principal structure |
N/A | Not Applicable |
§ 300-22 General regulations and specific standards.
§ 300-23 Overlay zoning districts.
If located within or affected by the following overlay zoning districts, see Table 5-11 in this section below, then development activities or uses within the respective Growth Area Zoning Districts shall meet the requirements of the applicable overlay zoning district provisions set forth in Article VI of this chapter:
Table 5-11 Overlay Zoning Districts | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Growth Area Zoning District | Airport Overlay Zoning District (APO) | Floodplain Overlay Zoning District (FPO) | Scenic River Corridor Overlay Zoning District (SRCO) |
RS Single-Family Residential Zoning District | See § 300-25 relating to Airport Overlay | See § 300-26 relating to Floodplain Overlay | See § 300-27 relating to Scenic River Corridor Overlay |
RMU Residential Mixed-Use Zoning District | See § 300-25 relating to Airport Overlay | See § 300-26 relating to Floodplain Overlay | See § 300-27 relating to Scenic River Corridor Overlay |
VR Village Residential Zoning District | See § 300-25 relating to Airport Overlay | See § 300-26 relating to Floodplain Overlay | See § 300-27 relating to Scenic River Corridor Overlay |
VMU Village Mixed-Use Zoning District | See § 300-25 relating to Airport Overlay | See § 300-26 relating to Floodplain Overlay | See § 300-27 relating to Scenic River Corridor Overlay |
VB Village Business Zoning District | See § 300-25 relating to Airport Overlay | See § 300-26 relating to Floodplain Overlay | See § 300-27 relating to Scenic River Corridor Overlay |
CB Commercial Business Zoning District | See § 300-25 relating to Airport Overlay | See § 300-26 relating to Floodplain Overlay | See § 300-27 relating to Scenic River Corridor Overlay |
IB Industrial Business Zoning District | See § 300-25 relating to Airport Overlay | See § 300-26 relating to Floodplain Overlay | N/A |
AB Airport Business Zoning District | See § 300-25 relating to Airport Overlay | See § 300-26 relating to Floodplain Overlay | See § 300-27 relating to Scenic River Corridor Overlay |
N/A | Not Applicable |