Girard Township City Zoning Code
ARTICLE III
District Descriptions
§ 200-10 Zoning Map; district regulations.
B.
Annexed areas. Any territory hereafter annexed by the Township of Girard or gained through discovery, survey or mapping error will be automatically zoned R-1 Residential District until otherwise classified by the Township.
C.
District boundaries. District boundaries that are shown between the lines of streets, streams and transportation rights-of-way shall be deemed to follow the center line. The vacation of streets shall not affect the locations of such district boundaries. When the Zoning Administrator cannot definitely determine the location of a district boundary by such center lines, by the scale of dimensions stated on the Zoning Map or by the fact that it clearly coincides with a property line he shall refuse action. The Zoning Hearing Board, upon appeal, shall interpret the location of the district boundary with reference to the scale of the Zoning Map and the purpose set forth in all relevant provisions of this chapter.
D.
Zoning district changes. All approved changes to zoning districts shall be promptly recorded on the Zoning Map by the Zoning Administrator.
E.
Permitted uses, conditional uses and special exceptions. The permitted uses, conditional uses and special exceptions for each district are shown in the following tables of this chapter and are considered principal uses unless clearly noted. Conditional uses may be granted or denied by the Board of Township Supervisors with the advice of the Planning Commission in accordance with the express standards and criteria of this chapter. In granting a conditional use, the Supervisors may attach reasonable conditions as they may deem necessary to implement the purposes of this chapter and safeguard the neighborhood. Special exceptions may be granted or denied by the Zoning Hearing Board in accordance with the express standards and criteria of this chapter. In granting a special exception, the Board may attach reasonable conditions and safeguards as it may deem necessary to implement the purpose of this chapter and protect the neighborhood. Uses in each category shall be according to the common meaning of the term or according to definitions set forth in Article VII. Whenever in any district established under this chapter a use is not specifically permitted within any district and an application is made by a property owner to the Zoning Administrator for such use, the Zoning Administrator shall refer the application to the Zoning Hearing Board, which shall have the authority to permit or deny the proposed use. The use may be permitted if it is similar to and compatible with permitted uses in the district and in no way is in conflict with the general purpose and intent of this chapter or any provision permitting the same, provided that the same shall comply and follow all regulations for such use.
§ 200-11 A-1 Agricultural District.
The A-1 Agricultural District is meant to provide for the continuation of agriculture as an important endeavor in the community by targeted protection to high-value farmlands, prime agricultural soils and agricultural security areas.
A.
C.
Lot, yard and height standards.
Table 200-11 A-1 Agricultural District Lot, Yard and Height Standards | ||
|---|---|---|
All Permitted Uses | ||
Minimum lot area | 1.5 acres | |
Minimum lot width | 150 feet | |
Minimum front yard | 35 feet | |
Minimum side yard | 25 feet | |
Minimum rear yard | 50 feet | |
Maximum height | 40 feet | |
Maximum coverage | 20% | |
§ 200-12 RA Residential Agricultural District.
The RA Residential Agricultural District is meant to provide for the continuation of agriculture as an important endeavor in the community. It is also meant to provide for residential opportunities in a rural setting and to foster a mixture of residential development and selected small businesses in a low-density setting, which will contribute to economic self-sufficiency and rural quality of life.
A.
Permitted uses:
(1)
Agriculture.
(2)
Agriculture services.
(3)
Essential services.
(4)
Accessory uses and structures.
(5)
Bed-and-breakfasst.
(6)
Landscaping/nursery.
(7)
Churches.
(8)
Professional offices.
(9)
Veterinary offices.
(10)
Family/group day-care homes.
(11)
Single-family dwellings.
(12)
Public parks and recreation.
(13)
Golf courses.
C.
Lot, yard and height standards.
Table 200-12 RA Agricultural District Lot, Yard and Height Standards | ||
|---|---|---|
All Permitted Uses | ||
Minimum lot area | 1 acre | |
Minimum lot width | 150 feet | |
Minimum front yard | 35 feet | |
Minimum side yard | 25 feet | |
Minimum rear yard | 50 feet | |
Maximum height | 40 feet | |
Maximum coverage | 20% | |
§ 200-13 R-1 Residential District.
The R-1 Residential District is established to provide for the continuation of a quality residential environment where single-family dwellings and compatible institutions can thrive commensurate with the availability of public water and sewer.
A.
C.
Lot, yard and height standards.
Table 200-13 R-1 Residential District Lot, Yard and Height Requirements | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Single-Family Dwellings, Home Occupations, Family and Group Day-Care Homes With Public Sewer | All Other Uses | Single-Family Dwellings, Home Occupations, Family and Group Day-Care Homes With On Lot Sewer | ||
Minimum lot area | 25,000 square feet | 1.5 acres | 37,000 square feet | |
Minimum lot width | 80 feet | 150 feet | 100 feet | |
Minimum front yard | 35 feet | 35 feet | 35 feet | |
Minimum side yard | 35 feet | 30 feet | 25 feet | |
Minimum rear yard | 30 feet | 40 feet | 35 feet | |
Maximum height | 40 feet | 40 feet | 40 feet | |
Maximum coverage | 25% | 25% | 25% | |
§ 200-14 R-2 Residential District.
The R-2 Residential District is established to serve as a transition between high-density housing and other uses and also to provide for the continuation of a quality residential environment within the context of a unique, environmentally significant area.
A.
C.
Lot, yard and height standards.
Table 200-14 R-2 District Lot, Yard and Height Requirements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
With Public Sewer | On-Lot Water and Sewer | ||
Minimum lot area | 25,000 square feet | 37,000 square feet | |
Minimum lot width | 80 feet | 100 feet | |
Minimum front yard | 35 feet | 35 feet | |
Minimum side yard | 15 feet | 25 feet | |
Minimum rear yard | 25 feet | 35 feet | |
Maximum height | 40 feet | 40 feet | |
Maximum coverage | 25% | 25% | |
§ 200-15 R-3 High-Density Residential District.
The R-3 High-Density Residential District is established to provide for all forms of housing in greater intensity or density in selected areas where road access and the availability of infrastructure to serve the needs of development is available.
A.
B.
Conditional uses:
C.
Lot, yard and height standards.
Table 200-15 R-3 High-Density Residential District Lot, Yard and Height Requirements | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
With Public Sewer | Multiple-Family Dwellings | On-Lot Sewer | ||
Minimum lot area | 20,000 square feet | 1.5 acres for the first two units, plus 2,500 square feet per unit thereafter | 37,000 square feet | |
Minimum lot width | 80 feet | 150 feet | 100 feet | |
Minimum front yard | 35 feet | 40 feet | 35 feet | |
Minimum side yard | 15 feet | 30 feet | 25 feet | |
Minimum rear yard | 25 feet | 40 feet | 35 feet | |
Maximum height | 40 feet | 40 feet | 40 feet | |
Maximum coverage | 25% | 25% | 25% | |
§ 200-16 C-1 Commercial District.
The C-1 Commercial District is established to provide for businesses which provide goods and services directly to the public and need access to major roads within the Township.
A.
Permitted uses:
(1)
Indoor commercial recreation.
(2)
Automobile sales and service.
(3)
Landscaping/nursery.
(4)
Equipment sales and service.
(5)
Mini-storage facilities.
(6)
Agricultural services.
(7)
Funeral parlors.
(8)
Retail businesses (less than 20,000 square feet gross floor area).
(9)
Professional offices.
(10)
Personal services.
(11)
Home occupations.
(12)
Nursing homes.
(13)
Business services.
(14)
Accessory uses and structures.
(15)
Car washes.
(16)
Churches.
(17)
Eating/drinking places.
(18)
Hotels/motels.
(19)
Theaters.
(20)
Public parks and recreation.
(21)
Essential services.
B.
Conditional uses:
C.
Lot, yard and height standards.
Table 200-16 C-1 Commercial District Lot, Yard and Height Requirements | ||
|---|---|---|
All Uses | ||
Minimum lot area | 1 acre | |
Minimum lot width | 100 feet | |
Minimum front yard | 50 feet | |
Minimum side yard | 35 feet | |
Minimum rear yard | 35 feet | |
Maximum height | 40 feet | |
Maximum coverage | 25% (may be exceeded with approved stormwater management plan) | |
§ 200-17 LB-Limited Business District.
The LB-Limited Business District is established to provide for businesses which have lower infrastructure needs and neighborhood impacts than the C-1, and also to provide for the protection of all interests in a mixed-use setting, and to plan for the long-term quality of development in the Township.
A.
Permitted uses:
(1)
Single-family dwellings.
(2)
Landscaping/nursery.
(3)
Mini-storage facilities.
(4)
Churches.
(5)
Agriculture.
(6)
Limited retail businesses.
(7)
Home- or farm-based manufacturing.
(8)
Professional offices.
(9)
Personal services.
(10)
Agricultural services.
(11)
Home occupations.
(12)
Nursing homes.
(13)
Business services.
(14)
Accessory uses and structures.
(15)
Personal care homes/assisted living.
(16)
Essential services.
C.
Lot, yard and height standards.
Table 200-17 LB-Limited Business District Lot, Yard and Height Requirements | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
All Uses with Public Sewer | Multiple-Family Dwellings | With On-Lot Sewer | ||
Minimum lot area | 1.5 acres | 1.5 acres for first dwelling unit; 20,000 square feet for each unit thereafter | 2 acres | |
Minimum lot width | 150 feet | 150 feet | 150 feet | |
Minimum front yard | 35 feet | 40 feet | 35 feet | |
Minimum side yard | 30 feet | 30 feet | 30 feet | |
Minimum rear yard | 40 feet | 40 feet | 40 feet | |
Maximum height | 40 feet | 40 feet | 40 feet | |
Maximum coverage | 20% | 20% | 20% | |
§ 200-18 I-1 Light Industrial District.
The I-1 Light Industrial District is established to provide for job-creating developments within the community.
A.
C.
Lot, yard and height standards.
Table 200-18 I-1 Light Industrial District Lot, Yard and Height Requirements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
With Public Sewer | On-Lot Sewer | ||
Minimum lot area | 1 acre | 2 acres | |
Minimum lot width | 150 feet | 150 feet | |
Minimum front yard | 40 feet | 40 feet | |
Minimum side yard | 30 feet | 30 feet | |
Minimum rear yard | 40 feet | 40 feet | |
Maximum height | 40 feet | 40 feet | |
Maximum coverage | 25% | 25% | |
§ 200-19 I-2 Intensive Development District.
The I-2 Intensive Development District is established to provide for businesses and high-impact land uses that require unique conditions, but can have adverse impacts in other districts.
B.
Conditional uses:
C.
Lot, yard and height standards.
Table 200-19 I-2 Intensive Development District Lot, Yard and Height Requirements | |||
|---|---|---|---|
With Public Sewer | On-Lot Sewer | ||
Minimum lot area | 1 acre | 2 acres | |
Minimum lot width | 150 feet | 150 feet | |
Minimum front yard | 40 feet | 40 feet | |
Minimum side yard | 30 feet | 30 feet | |
Minimum rear yard | 40 feet | 40 feet | |
Maximum height | 40 feet | 40 feet | |
Maximum coverage | 25% | 25% | |