Kelly Township City Zoning Code
PART 3
DISTRICT REGULATIONS
§ 27-300 Application of District Regulations.
[Ord. No. 1-70, 5/1/1968; as amended by Ord. No. 06-06, 6/6/2006]
1.
The regulations set forth in this Part for each district shall be minimum regulations and shall apply uniformly to each class or kind of structure or land, except as may be hereinafter provided.
A.
No building, structure or land shall hereafter be used or occupied and no building or structure or part thereof shall hereafter be erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved, or structurally altered except in conformity with all of the regulations herein specified for the district in which it is located.
B.
The commencement of any of the uses or activities listed in this Part 3, District Regulations, shall require the issuance of a zoning permit and where applicable a certificate of occupancy from the Township Zoning Officer, except as may be excepted by this chapter, and the issuance of all permits, certificates of occupancy or similar permits and certifications as may be required by local, state or federal ordinances, laws, statutes or regulations.
§ 27-301 Use Regulations and Dimensional Requirements.
§ 27-302 R-R Residential-Rural District.
[Ord. No. 1-70, 5/1/1968; as amended by Ord. No. 06-06, 6/6/2006; Ord. No. 41, 4/1/2014; Ord. No. 72, 9/7/2021; and by Ord. No. 73, 1/3/2022]
Uses and Structures | ||
|---|---|---|
Permitted Principal Uses and Structures (Zoning Officer) | Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures (Zoning Officer) | Conditional Uses (See § 27-1101) (Township Supervisors) |
Single-family detached dwellings (See § 27-402) | Uses and structures customarily incidental to an approved, principal use | |
Churches and places of worship | Roadside stands, temporary or permanent (See § 27-428) | |
Public or semi-public parks, playgrounds, or recreation areas (See § 27-431) | Swimming pools (See § 27-433) | |
Land cultivation activities (See § 27-427) | Home occupations (See § 27-434) | |
Roadside stands, temporary or permanent (See § 27-428) | Family day care homes or accessory group day care homes | |
Two-family dwellings, i.e., duplexes (See § 27-402) | Signs (See § 27-701) | |
Group homes (See § 27-412) | ||
Personal care homes (See § 27-413) | ||
Day-care centers or group day care homes (See § 27-414) | Small cottages (See § 27-443) | |
Bed-and-breakfast establishments (See § 27-415) | ||
Public or private schools | ||
Veterinary offices or clinics | ||
Utility supply facilities (See § 27-432) | ||
Small cell wireless facilities (See § 27-444) | ||
Lot, Yard and Open Space Requirements | ||
|---|---|---|
Minimum Lot Requirements (See § 27-501) | Minimum Yard Requirements (See § 27-502) | Maximum Height Requirements (See § 27-503) |
Minimum Lot Area Per Principal Structure: | Front yard: 75 feet from center line of road or 50 feet from the edge of the closest right-of-way line whichever is greater. | Principal structure: 35 feet. Or use: |
Individual On-Lot Sewer and Water: | Side yards: 15 feet each side | Accessory structures: 25 feet |
Single family detached dwellings and other | Rear Yard: | Agricultural structures: No maximum |
Principal uses - 1 acre per dwelling unit or use | Principal structure: 25 feet | |
Two-family dwellings - 1 acre | Accessory structures: 10 feet | |
Schools or churches - 2 acres | Agricultural Uses: | |
Community Sewer and/or Public Water: | Cultivation activities - Not within the clear sight triangle of any public street intersection. | |
Single family detached dwellings and other | Storage and/or structures - See § 427 | |
Principal uses - 30,000 square feet per dwelling unit or use | ||
Two-family dwellings - 30,000 square feet | ||
Group homes or personal care homes - 30,000 square feet + 1,000 square feet per resident. | ||
Schools or churches - 2 acres | ||
All lots must meet the requirements of the PA Sewage Facilities Act[1] and all other applicable state and municipal sewer and water regulations. | ||
Minimum Lot Width: | ||
Individual on-lot sewer and water - 150 feet | ||
Community sewer and/or public water - 125 feet | ||
Maximum building coverage: 20% | ||
Minimum impervious coverage: 30% | ||
[1]
Editor's Note: See 35 P.S. § 750.1 et seq.
§ 27-303 R-S Residential-Surburban District.
[Ord. No. 1-70, 5/1/1968; as amended by Ord. No. 06-06, 6/6/2006; Ord. No. 41, 4/1/2014; Ord. No. 72, 9/7/2021; and by Ord. No. 73, 1/3/2022]
Uses and Structures | ||
|---|---|---|
Permitted Principal Uses and Structures (Zoning Officer) | Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures (Zoning Officer) | Conditional Uses (See § 27-1101) (Township Supervisors) |
Single family detached dwellings (See § 27-402) | Uses and structures customarily incidental to an approved, principal use. | |
Two-family dwellings, i.e., duplexes (See § 27-402) | Swimming pools (See § 27-433) | |
Churches and places of worship | Home occupations (See § 27-434) | |
Government or municipal buildings or centers | Family day care homes or accessory | |
Public or semi-public parks, playgrounds, or recreation areas (See § 27-431) | Signs (See § 27-701) | |
Land cultivation activities (See § 27-427) | ||
Single family attached dwelling structures, i.e., townhouse structures (See § 27-405) | ||
Multifamily dwelling structures i.e., apartment buildings (See § 27-406) | Small cottages (See § 27-443) | |
Multifamily housing developments (See § 27-407) | ||
Residential cluster developments (See § 27-409) | ||
Group homes (See § 27-412) | ||
Personal care homes (See § 27-413) | ||
Day-care centers or group day care homes (See § 27-414) | ||
Bed-and-breakfast establishments (See § 27-415) | ||
Public or private schools | ||
Utility supply facilities (See § 27-432) | ||
Small cell wireless facilities (See § 27-444) | ||
Lot, Yard and Open Space Requirements | ||
|---|---|---|
Minimum Lot Requirements (See § 27-501) | Minimum Yard Requirements (See § 27-502) | Maximum Height Requirements (See § 27-503) |
Minimum Lot Area Per Principal Structure: | Front yard: 50 feet from road center line of road or 25 feet from the edge of the closest right-of-way line, whichever is greater | |
Individual On-Lot Sewer and Water: | Side yards: 10 feet each side | Accessory structures: 25 feet |
Single family detached dwellings and other principal uses - 1 acre per dwelling unit or use | Rear Yard: | |
Two-family dwellings - 1/2 acre per dwelling unit | Principal structure: 20 feet | |
Schools or churches - 2 acres | Accessory structures: 10 feet | |
Community Sewer or Public Water: | Land cultivation activities: Not within the clear sight triangle of any public street intersection. | |
Single family detached dwellings and other principal uses - 30,000 square feet per dwelling unit or use | ||
Conversion apartments or two-family dwellings - 15,000 square feet per dwelling unit | ||
Group homes or personal care homes - 30,000 square feet + 1,000 square feet per resident | ||
Schools or churches - 2 acres | ||
Community Sewer and Public Water: | ||
Single family detached dwellings and other principal uses - 20,000 square feet per dwelling unit or use | ||
Two-family dwellings - 10,000 square feet per dwelling unit | ||
Group homes or personal care homes - 20,000 square feet + 1,000 square feet per resident | ||
Single family attached or multifamily dwelling structure - 1/2 acre per dwelling unit | ||
Multifamily housing or residential cluster developments - 10 acres | ||
Schools or churches - 2 acres | ||
All lots must meet the requirements of the PA Sewage Facilities Act[1] and all other applicable state and municipal sewer and water regulations. | ||
Minimum Lot Width: | ||
Individual on-lot sewer and water - 150 feet | ||
Community sewer or public water - 125 feet | ||
Community Sewer and Public Water: | ||
Single family detached dwellings and other principal uses - 100 feet | ||
Single family attached dwellings - 24 feet per dwelling unit | ||
Maximum building coverage: 30% | ||
Maximum impervious coverage: 40% | ||
[1]
Editor's Note: See 35 P.S. § 750.1 et seq.
§ 27-304 R-U Residential-Urban District.
[Ord. No. 1-70, 5/1/1968; as amended by Ord. No. 06-06, 6/6/2006; Ord. No. 36, 8/14/2012; Ord. No. 41, 4/1/2014; Ord. No. 72, 9/7/2021; and by Ord. No. 73, 1/3/2022]
Uses and Structures | ||
|---|---|---|
Permitted Principal Uses and Structures (Zoning Officer) | Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures (Zoning Officer) | Conditional Uses (See § 27-1101) (Township Supervisors) |
Single family detached dwellings (See § 27-402) | Uses and structures customarily incidental to an approved, principal use. | |
Two-family dwellings, i.e., duplexes (See § 27-402) | Swimming pools. (See § 27-433) | |
Churches and places of worship | Home occupations. (See § 27-434) | |
Day-care centers or group day care homes (See § 27-414) | Family day care homes or accessory group day care homes | |
Libraries, museums or other cultural facilities | Signs (See § 27-702) | |
Police or fire stations | ||
Government or municipal buildings or centers | ||
Public or semi-public parks, playgrounds or recreation areas (See § 27-431) | Small cottages (See § 27-443) | |
Single family attached dwelling structures, i.e., townhouse structures (See § 27-405) | ||
Multifamily dwelling structures, i.e., apartment buildings (See § 27-406) | ||
Multifamily housing developments (See § 27-407) | ||
Mobile home parks (see § 27-408) | ||
Residential cluster developments (see § 27-409) | ||
Planned residential development | ||
Boarding or rooming homes (see § 27-411) | ||
Group homes (see § 27-412) | ||
Nursing or personal care homes (see § 27-413) | ||
Medical, dental or veterinary offices or clinics | ||
Professional offices | ||
Neighborhood retail activities | ||
Public or private schools | ||
Massage therapy | ||
Utility supply facilities (See § 27-432) | ||
Small cell wireless facilities (See § 27-444) | ||
Lot, Yard and Open Space Requirements | ||
|---|---|---|
Minimum Lot Requirements (See § 27-501) | Minimum Yard Requirements (See § 27-502) | Maximum Height Requirements (See § 27-503) |
Minimum Lot Area Per Principal Structure or Use: | Front yard: 40 feet from road center line of road or 15 feet from the edge of the closest right-of-way line, whichever is greater | Principal structure: 35 feet |
Community Sewer or Public Water: | Side yards: 8 feet each side | Accessory structures: 25 feet |
Single family detached dwellings and other principal uses - 20,000 square feet per dwelling unit or use | Rear Yard: | |
Two-family dwellings - 10,000 square feet per dwelling unit | Principal structure: 15 feet | |
Boarding or rooming homes, group homes, or nursing or personal care homes - 20,000 + 1,000 square feet per boarder, resident, or client, as applicable | Accessory Structures: 10 feet | |
Schools or churches - 2 acres | ||
Community Sewer and Public Water: | ||
Single family detached dwellings and other principal uses - 10,000 square feet per dwelling unit or use | ||
Two-family dwellings - 5,000 square feet per dwelling unit | ||
Boarding or rooming homes, group homes, or nursing or personal care homes - 10,000 square feet + 1,000 square feet per boarder, resident, or client, applicable | ||
Single family attached or multifamily dwelling structures - 10,000 square feet per dwelling unit | ||
Multifamily housing or residential cluster developments - 5 acres | ||
Planned residential developments - 25 acres | ||
Mobile home parks - 5 acres | ||
Medical, dental, veterinary offices or clinics, or other professional offices - 20,000 square feet | ||
Neighborhood retail activities - 20,000 square feet | ||
Schools or churches - 2 acres | ||
All lots must meet the requirements of the PA Sewage Facilities Act[1] and all other applicable state and municipal sewer and water regulations. | ||
Minimum Lot Width: | ||
Community sewer or public water - 100 feet | ||
Community Sewer and Public Water: | ||
Single family detached dwellings and other principal uses - 80 feet | ||
Single family attached dwellings - 20 feet per dwelling unit | ||
Maximum building coverage: 40% | ||
Maximum impervious coverage: 50% | ||
[1]
Editor's Note: See 35 P.S. § 750.1 et seq.
§ 27-305 C-N Commercial-Neighborhood District.
[Ord. No. 1-70, 5/1/1968; as amended by Ord. No. 06-06, 6/6/2006; Ord. No. 36, 8/14/2012; Ord. No. 41, 4/1/2014; Ord. No. 49, 8/11/2015; Ord. No. 64, 10/6/2020; Ord. No. 73, 1/3/2022; and by Ord. No. 77, 7/5/2022]
Uses and Structures | ||
|---|---|---|
Permitted Principal Uses and Structures (Zoning Officer) | Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures (Zoning Officer) | Conditional Uses (See § 27-1101) (Township Supervisors) |
Neighborhood retail and personal service business establishments (See § 27-417) | Uses and structures customarily incidental to an approved, principal use. | |
Business and professional offices | Roadside stands, temporary or permanent (See § 27-428) | |
Medical, dental or veterinary offices or clinics | Swimming pools (See § 27-433) | |
Clubs or fraternal organization facilities | Home occupations (See § 27-434) | |
Public entertainment facilities, excluding adult entertainment (See § 27-420) | Family day care homes or accessory group family day care homes | |
Government, municipal or community buildings or centers | Accessory residential uses (See § 27-435) | |
Police or fire stations | Accessory warehousing or storage facilities associated with an approved, principal use. | |
Recycling drop-off facilities | Signs (See § 27-702) | |
Single family detached dwellings (See § 27-402) | ||
Churches or places or worship | ||
Bed-and-breakfast establishments (See § 27-415) | ||
Public or semi-public parks or playgrounds (See § 27-431) | ||
Restaurants (See § 27-417) | ||
Convenience markets (See § 27-417) | ||
Automotive service stations and/or repair shops (See § 27-419) | ||
Personal care or nursing homes (See § 27-413) | ||
Day-care centers or group day care homes (See § 27-414) | ||
Funeral homes | ||
Two-family dwellings, i.e., duplexes (See § 27-402) | ||
Massage therapy | ||
Utility supply facilities (See § 27-432) | ||
Business and/or technology schools | ||
Financial institutions | ||
Small cell wireless facilities (See § 27-444) | ||
Event space/venue (See § 27-445) | ||
Lot, Yard and Open Space Requirements | ||
|---|---|---|
Minimum Lot Requirements (See § 27-501) | Minimum Yard Requirements (See § 27-502) | Maximum Height Requirements (See § 27-503) |
Minimum Lot Area Per Principal Structure or Use: | Front Yard: | Principal structure: 35 feet |
Individual On-Lot Sewage and Water: | Structures - 60 feet from the center line of the road or 35 feet from the edge of the closest right-of-way line, whichever is greater. | Accessory structures: 25 feet |
Single family detached dwellings and other principal uses - 1 acre per dwelling unit | Parking areas - 10 feet from edge of road right-of-way. (No parking shall be permitted within this required setback area nor within the clear sight triangle of any intersection.) | |
Two-family dwellings 1 acre | Side Yards: | |
Community Sewer or Public Water | Structures - 10 feet each side when abutting another commercial use; 20 feet when abutting a residential use. | |
Single family detached dwellings and other Principal uses - 30,000 square feet per dwelling | Parking areas - 5 feet each side | |
Two-family Dwellings - 30,000 square feet 1 acre | Rear Yard: | |
Community Sewer and Public Water | Structures - 15 feet when abutting another commercial use; 20 feet when abutting a residential use | |
Single family detached dwellings and other principal uses - 20,000 square feet per dwelling unit or use. | Parking area - 5 feet | |
Two-family dwellings - 10,000 square feet per dwelling unit. | ||
Financial institutions - 20,000 square feet | ||
All other structures or uses - 2 acres | ||
All lots must meet the requirements of the PA Sewage Facilities Act[1] and all other applicable state and municipal sewer and water regulations. | ||
Minimum Lot Width: | ||
Individual on-lot sewer and water - 150 feet | ||
Community sewer or public water - 125 feet | ||
Community sewer and public water - 100 feet | ||
Maximum building coverage: 30% | ||
Maximum impervious coverage: 60% | ||
[1]
Editor's Note: See 35 P.S. § 750.1 et seq.
§ 27-306 C-H-M Commercial-Highway-Manufacturing District.
[Ord. No. 1-70, 5/1/1968; as amended by Ord. No. 06-06, 6/6/2006; Ord. No. 16, 9/2/2008; Ord. No. 21, 10-6-2009; Ord. No. 36, 8/14/2012; Ord. No. 41, 4/1/2014; Ord. No. 48, 8/11/2015; Ord. No. 56, 8/1/2017; Ord. No. 66, 10/6/2020; Ord. No. 73, 1/3/2022; and by Ord. No. 77, 7/5/2022]
Uses and Structures | ||
|---|---|---|
Permitted Principal Uses and Structures (Zoning Officer) | Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures (Zoning Officer) | Conditional Uses (See § 27-1101) (Township Supervisors) |
Retail and personal service business establishments (See § 27-417) | Uses and structures customarily incidental to an approved, principal use | Adult entertainment establishment (See § 27-421) |
Business, professional and financial offices | Outside display or sale of merchandise or products (See § 27-508) | Junkyards or auto salvage operations (See § 27-424) |
Restaurants (See § 27-417) | Accessory storage trailers (See § 27-509) | Commercial utility supply facilities |
Grocery stores or convenience stores (See § 27-417) | Signs (See § 27-703) | |
Hotels, motels or similar lodging facilities (See § 27-417) | ||
Automotive or motorized vehicle service stations and/or repair shops (See § 27-419) | ||
Automotive or motorized vehicle sales and service (See § 27-417) | ||
Public entertainment facilities, excluding adult entertainment establishments (See § 27-420) | ||
Police or fire stations | ||
Land cultivation activities (See § 27-427) | ||
Research and development facilities (See § 27-422) | ||
Contractor's shops and yards (See § 27-423) | ||
Lumber yards | ||
Enclosed machinery repair and service facilities | ||
Commercial communications transmitting and/or receiving facilities (See § 27-439) | ||
Governmental, municipal and community buildings, parks and recreation | ||
Telecommunication facilities (See § 27-439) | ||
Medical and dental clinics | ||
Shopping centers (See § 27-417) | ||
Enclosed warehousing or storage facilities | ||
Industrial parks (See § 27-422) | ||
Veterinary clinics | ||
Distribution centers (See § 27-422) | ||
Unenclosed manufacturing or industrial operations (See § 27-422) | ||
Recycling collection and/or processing centers | ||
Enclosed manufacturing, assembly or industrial operations (See § 27-422) | ||
Massage therapy | ||
Utility supply facilities | ||
Business and/or technology schools | ||
Medical marijuana grower/processor and medical marijuana dispensary | ||
Principal solar energy system | ||
Small cell wireless facilities (See § 27-444) | ||
Event space/venue (See § 27-445) | ||
Lot, Yard and Open Space Requirements | ||
|---|---|---|
Minimum Lot Requirements (See § 27-501) | Minimum Yard Requirements (See § 27-502) | Maximum Height Requirements (See § 27-503) |
Minimum Lot Area Per Principal Structure or Use: | Front Yard: | Principal structure: 45 feet |
Commercial and other principal uses - 2 acres | Structures - 105 feet from the center line of the road or 70 feet from the edge of the closest right-of-way line, whichever is greater. | Accessory structures: 45 feet |
Shopping centers - 5 acres | Parking areas - 40 feet from the center line of the road or 15 feet from the edge of the closest right-of-way line, whichever is greater. (Parking shall not be permitted within this required setback area nor within the clear sight triangle of any intersection.) | |
Industrial - 3 acres | Side Yards: | |
Junkyards - 5 acres | Structures - 20 feet each side when abutting another permitted use; 60 feet when abutting a residential use in another zoning district | |
Distribution centers or industrial parks - 5 acres | Parking areas - 15 feet each side when abutting another permitted use; 60 feet when abutting a residential use in another zoning district | |
All lots must meet the requirements of the PA Sewage Facilities Act[1] and all other Applicable State and municipal sewer and Water regulations. In addition, each lot shall be of sufficient size to provide for all required service, access, parking, loading and open space area. | Loading area - 15 feet each side when abutting another permitted use; 60 feet when abutting a residential use in another zoning district | |
Minimum lot width: 200 feet | Rear Yard: | |
Maximum building coverage: 50% | Structures - 30 feet when abutting another permitted use; 60 feet when abutting a residential use in another zoning district | |
Maximum impervious surface: 60% | Parking Areas - 15 feet when abutting another permitted use; 60 feet when abutting a residential use in another zoning district | |
Loading Area - 15 feet when abutting another permitted use; 60 feet when abutting a residential use in another zoning district | ||
Land Cultivation Activities - Not within the clear sight triangle of any public or private street intersection or driveway intersection | ||
[1]
Editor's Note: See 35 P.S. § 750.1 et seq.
§ 27-307 I Institutional District.
[Ord. No. 1-70, 5/1/1968; as amended by Ord. No. 06-06, 6/6/2006; Ord. No. 36, 8/14/2012; Ord. No. 41, 4/1/2014; Ord. No. 66, 10/6/2020; and by Ord. No. 73, 1/3/2022]
Uses and Structures | ||
|---|---|---|
Permitted Principal Uses and Structures (Zoning Officer) | Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures (Zoning Officer) | Conditional Uses (See § 27-1101) (Township Supervisors) |
Hospitals or health care facilities | Uses and structures customarily incidental to an approved, principal use | Municipal or residual waste landfills (See § 27-426) |
Nursing homes, retirement centers | Swimming pools. (See § 27-433) | Commercial utility supply facilities |
Medical, dental or veterinary offices or clinics | Home occupations. (See § 27-434) | |
Public or private schools | Family day care homes or necessary group day-care centers | |
Churches or places of worship | Signs (See § 27-702) | |
Public or semi-public parks, playgrounds | ||
Land cultivation activities (See § 27-427) | ||
Group homes or institutional residences (See § 27-412) | ||
Correctional institutions (See § 27-416) | ||
Single family detached dwellings (See § 27-402) | ||
General agricultural uses (See § 27-427) | ||
Massage therapy | ||
Utility supply facility (See § 27-432) | ||
Principal solar energy system | ||
Small cell wireless facilities (See § 27-444) | ||
Lot, Yard and Open Space Requirements | ||
|---|---|---|
Minimum Lot Requirements (See § 27-501) | Minimum Yard Requirements (See § 27-502) | Maximum Height Requirements (See § 27-503) |
Minimum Lot Area Per Principal Structure or Use: | Front Yard: | Principal structure: 60 feet |
Single family detached dwellings and other principal uses - 5 acres | Structures - 105 feet from the center line of the road or 70 feet from the edge of the closest right-of-way line, whichever is greater. | Accessory structures: 25 feet |
Jails, prisons, or similar correctional institutions - 10 acres | Parking areas - 40 feet from the center line of the road or 15 feet from the edge of the closest right-of-way line, whichever is greater. (Parking shall not be permitted within this required setback area nor within the clear sight triangle of any intersection.) | Agricultural structures: No maximum |
Outdoor commercial or institutional recreational developments - 5 acres | Side Yards: | |
Municipal or residual waste landfills - 100 acres | Structures: 40 feet each side | |
Minimum lot width: 300 feet | Parking and loading areas - 15 feet each side | |
Maximum building coverage: 40% | Rear Yard: | |
Maximum impervious surface: 60% | Structures - 40 feet | |
Parking and loading areas - 15 feet | ||
Agricultural Uses: | ||
Land cultivation activities - Not within the clear sight triangle of any public street intersection. | ||
§ 27-308 A Agricultural District.
[Ord. No. 1-70, 5/1/1968; as amended by Ord. No. 06-06, 6/6/2006; Ord. No. 16, 9/2/2008; Ord. No. 23, 7/6/2012; Ord. No. 27, 9/7/2010; Ord. No. 41, 4/1/2014; Ord. No. 66, 10/6/2020; Ord. No. 73, 1/3/2022; Ord. No. 72, 9/7/2021; Ord. No. 76, 7/5/2022; Ord. No. 77, 7/5/2022; Ord. No. 2024-85, 7/2/2024]
Uses and Structures | ||
|---|---|---|
Permitted Principal Uses and Structures (Zoning Officer) | Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures (Zoning Officer) | Conditional Uses (See § 27-1101) (Township Supervisors) |
Land cultivation and other general agricultural uses, including the boarding or raising of livestock and poultry (See § 27-427) | Uses and structures customarily incidental to an approved, principal use. | |
Animal husbandry (See § 27-427) | Roadside stands, temporary or permanent (See § 27-428) | Mineral extraction or quarrying operations (See § 27-425) |
Horticultural activities, including nurseries, greenhouses or tree farming operations (See § 27-427) | Swimming pools (See § 27-433) | |
Roadside stands, temporary or permanent (See § 27-428) | Home occupations (See § 27-434) | |
Riding academies and/or stables | Family day care homes or accessory group day care homes | |
Kennels (See § 27-418 | Accessory storage trailers (See § 27-509) | |
Signs (See § 27-704) | ||
Churches or places of worship | ||
Land conservation activities, including woodland preservation | ||
Game preserves or fish hatcheries | Small cottages (See § 27-443) | |
Public, semi-public, or private parks, playgrounds or recreation areas (See § 27-431) | Agritourism activity | |
Cemeteries | ||
Contractor's shops and yards (See § 27-423) | ||
Veterinary hospitals or clinics | ||
Lumber yards and/or sawmills (See § 27-417) | ||
Bed-and-breakfast establishments (See § 27-415) | ||
Seasonal dwellings (See § 27-429) | ||
Public or private schools | ||
Winery | ||
Utility supply facilities (See § 27-432) | ||
Principal solar energy system | ||
Small cell wireless facilities (See § 27-444) | ||
Event space/venue (See § 27-445) | ||
Lot, Yard and Open Space Requirements | ||
|---|---|---|
Minimum Lot Requirements (See § 27-501) | Minimum Yard Requirements (See § 27-502) | Maximum Height Requirements (See § 27-503) |
Minimum Lot Area Per Principal Structure or Use: | Front Yard: | Principal Structures: |
Agricultural - 25 acres minimum | Non-agricultural structures - 75 feet from road center line | Agricultural - No maximum |
Roadside stands - 1 acre maximum | Agricultural structures - 125 feet from road center line | Non-agricultural - 35 feet |
Public, semi-public or private parks, playgrounds or recreation areas - 1 acre minimum and 5 acres maximum | Nonresidential parking 15 feet from right-of-way. | Accessory Structures: |
Cemeteries - 5 acres maximum | Side yards: 15 feet each side | Agricultural - No maximum |
Saw mills - 5 acres maximum | Nonresidential parking - 15 feet | Non-agricultural - 25 feet |
Commercial hunting preserves and game preserves - 25 acres minimum | Rear Yard: | |
Outdoor commercial or institutional recreation developments, camp grounds and recreational vehicle (R.V. Parks - 10 acres minimum | Principal structure - 25 feet | |
Mineral extraction or quarrying operation - 10 acres minimum | Accessory structures - 10 feet | |
Commercial communication transmitting and/or receiving facilities - 1 acre minimum | Nonresidential parking - 10 feet. | |
Agribusiness - 1 acre minimum. | Agricultural Uses: | |
Winery - 2 acres minimum. | Land cultivation activities - Not within the clear sight triangle of any public street intersection | |
Lumberyard - minimum lot size 1 acre and maximum lot size 25 acres. | ||
All other structures or uses - 1 acre minimum and 2 acres maximum | ||
Minimum lot width: 150 feet | ||
Maximum Building Coverage: | ||
Agricultural uses: 10% | ||
Single family detached dwellings and other principal uses - 20% | ||
Maximum Impervious Surface: | ||
Agricultural uses - 10% | ||
Single family detached dwellings and other principal uses - 30% | ||
§ 27-309 FF and FP Flood Fringe and General Floodplain District (Overlying District).
[Ord. No. 1-70, 5/1/1968; as amended by Ord. No. 06-06, 6/6/2006; and by Ord. No. 21, 10/6/2009]
Uses an Structures* | ||
|---|---|---|
Permitted Principal Uses and Structures (Zoning Officer) | Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures (Zoning Officer) | Conditional Uses (See § 27-1101) (Township Supervisors) |
Same as the underlying district, and in addition: | Same as the underlying district, and in addition: | Same as the underlying district. |
Land cultivation and other general agricultural uses (See § 27-427) | Uses and structures customarily incidental to an approved, principal use | |
Horticultural activities, including nurseries, greenhouses or tree farming operations (See § 27-427) | ||
Public, semi-public or private recreation facilities or uses, including parks, playgrounds, picnic areas, hunting and fishing areas, etc. (See § 27-431) | ||
Seasonal dwellings (See § 27-429) | ||
Campgrounds or RV parks (See § 27-430) | ||
Single family detached dwellings (See § 27-402) | ||
Medical, dental clinics and veterinary clinics | ||
SAME AS THE UNDERLYING DISTRICT | ||
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* | All uses, activities, and/or development in this district shall be undertaken in strict compliance with the floodproofing requirements contained in Part 6 of this chapter. |
Lot, Yard and Open Space Requirements | ||
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Minimum Lot Requirements (See § 27-501) | Minimum Yard Requirements (See § 27-502) | Maximum Height Requirements (See § 27-503) |
Front Yard: | ||
Non-agricultural structures - 75 feet from the center line of the road or 50 feet from the edge of the closest right-of-way line, whichever is greater. | ||
Agricultural structures - 125 feet from the center line of the road or 100 feet from the edge of the closest right-of-way line, whichever is greater. | ||
SAME AS THE UNDERLYING DISTRICT | ||
§ 27-310 FW Floodway District.
[Ord. No. 1-70, 5/1/1968; as amended by Ord. No. 06-06, 6/6/2006; and by Ord. No. 41, 4/1/2014]
Uses and Structures* | ||
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Permitted Principal Uses and Structures (Zoning Officer) | Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures (Zoning Officer) | Conditional Uses (See § 27-1101) (Township Supervisors) |
Land cultivation and other general non-structural agricultural uses. (See § 27-427) | Non-structural accessory uses, including yards gardens, or pervious parking areas. | |
Horticultural activities, including outdoor nurseries (See § 27-427) | ||
Undeveloped public, semi-public or private recreation facilities or uses, including parks, playgrounds, picnic areas, hiking trails, wildlife or game preserves, hunting, fishing or swimming areas, etc. (See § 27-431) | ||
Temporary uses, such as carnivals or circuses (See § 27-437) | ||
Campgrounds or RV parks (See § 27-430) | ||
Docks, piers or other water-related uses (See § 27-438) | ||
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* | No development shall be permitted which will increase the 100-year flood elevation. (See also Part 6 of this chapter for detailed floodplain management regulations.) |
Lot, Yard and Open Space Requirements | ||
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Minimum Lot Requirements (See § 27-501) | Minimum Yard Requirements (See § 27-502) | Maximum Height Requirements (See § 27-503) |
Minimum Lot Area Per Principal Use: | Front yard: 50 feet from road center line, where applicable | Not Applicable |
Principal uses - 5 acres | Side yards: 25 feet each side, where applicable | |
All lots must meet the requirements of the PA Sewage Facilities Act[1] and all other applicable state and municipal sewer and water regulations. | Rear yard: 25 feet, where applicable | |
Minimum lot width: 300 feet | Agricultural Uses: | |
Maximum building coverage: 5% when applicable | Land cultivation activities - Not within the clear sight triangle of any public street intersection | |
Maximum impervious surface: 10% | ||
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Editor's Note: See 35 P.S. § 750.1 et seq.