Latrobe City Zoning Code
ARTICLE VI
Industrial Zoning Districts
§ 166-26 Permitted uses in industrial zones.
A.
In this district, the land and buildings may be used and buildings may be erected, altered, enlarged and maintained for the uses set forth in the § 166-16A, Land Use Table. There shall be no spill down of residential use to any industrial zone [See § 166-16A(3)].
C.
Outdoor recreational uses. Outdoor recreational uses shall be subject to the following conditions and restrictions:
(1)
Outdoor recreational uses shall not be permitted within 200 feet of any residential property or within 200 feet of any adjoining residential zone.
(2)
Lighting for outdoor recreational uses shall be located in such a manner that it shall not be offensive or obstructive to residential properties located within the I-2 Industrial Zone or residential properties in any adjoining residential zone.
(3)
No outdoor recreational use shall be permitted which involves equipment or machinery which shall generate loud or offensive noise to residential properties within the I-2, Industrial Zone or any adjoining residential zone such as, by way of illustration but not limited to, go-cart operations.
(4)
Any outdoor recreational use shall be required to have on-site parking suitable to accommodate the users of such outdoor recreational use.
§ 166-27 Permitted accessory uses in industrial zones.
§ 166-28 Special exceptions in industrial zones.
Special exceptions require approval by the Zoning Hearing Board in accordance with § 166-68.1B.
A.
Tower-based wireless communications facility.
B.
Medical marijuana organizations, provided the medical marijuana organization otherwise complies with Article XIV, medical marijuana organizations, of this Zoning Code.
C.
In the I-2 District only, any other nonresidential use, which is not considered a use that would constitute a criminal offense according to Pennsylvania criminal law or federal criminal law and is not classified as a permitted use in any other zoning district; and is not deemed to be hazardous to public health and safety.
(1)
The following uses are deemed to be hazardous to public health and safety due to the nature of the use and the concentration of people within the City of Latrobe:
(a)
Abattoirs.
(b)
Acid manufacture.
(c)
Explosives, manufacture or storage.
(d)
Atomic power plant or reactor.
(e)
Fat, grease, lard or tallow rendering or refining.
(f)
Glue or size manufacture.
(g)
Garbage, offal or dead animal reduction or dumping.
(h)
Petroleum refining.
(i)
Stockyard or slaughter of animals.
(j)
Junkyards.
(k)
Tower-based wireless communications facility.
§ 166-29 Standards for industrial zoning districts.
A.
Maximum for height for building and accessory structures in the industrial zoning district is 100 feet.
B.
The minimum front yard setback in the I-1 and I-2 Zones is 20 feet.
C.
Minimum side yard setbacks.
(1)
There is no minimum side yard setback for commercial buildings except when abutting a residential district where the setback shall be 10 feet in the I-1 Zone and 20 feet in the I-2 Zones.
(2)
Where a street or alley separates a commercial zone from a residential zone, the street or alley shall satisfy the setback requirement.
D.
Minimum rear yard setbacks.
(1)
There is no minimum rear yard setback for commercial buildings except when abutting a residential district where the setback shall be 25 feet in the I-1 Zone and 35 feet in the I-2 Zone.
(2)
Where a street or alley separates a commercial zone from a residential zone, the street or alley shall satisfy the setback requirement.
E.
Maximum lot coverage.
(1)
The maximum lot coverage in the I-1 and I-2 Zones is 75%.
(2)
Percentage figure includes the aggregate of the principal structure and all permitted accessory structures.
(3)
Other permitted accessory structures shall not include a stoop, sidewalk, or any surface material not exceeding six inches from ground level.
F.
Industrial performance standards. Permitted and special exceptions enumerated in Industrial Zoning Districts and uses accessory thereto shall at all times comply with all statutes, rules and regulations of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the United States of America, or any agency or department thereof, which are applicable to such uses. In the event the said use is found to be in violation of said standards by an authorized agent of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or the United States of America, or any agency or department thereof, then the said use shall also be determined to be in violation of this Zoning Chapter and subject to the sanctions and penalties set forth hereafter for violation thereof.