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Lewisburg City Zoning Code

ARTICLE IV

District Requirements and Related Standards

§ 360-10 General requirements.

A. 
Only those uses identified herein as permitted uses are allowed by right. Conditional uses and special exception uses identified for each district must be considered and approved under the provisions of Article VII of this chapter.
B. 
All proposed uses shall comply with the applicable requirements contained in Article V.
C. 
All proposed conditional uses and special exception uses shall comply with the applicable requirements contained in § 360-21 of this Article.
D. 
All proposed uses shall comply with all other applicable federal, state, county and municipal statutes, regulations and Ordinances including Land Development, Subdivision and the Floodplain Management Ordinance.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 179, Floodplain Management.
E. 
Where impervious coverage requirements provide for an increase in the percentage of coverage if on-lot stormwater management is used, a stormwater management plan, in compliance with all of the Borough's stormwater management ordinance(s), shall be submitted to the Zoning Officer and approved by a professional engineer retained by the Borough.
F. 
In all districts where houses of worship are allowed by special exception or conditional use, maximum height of principle structure shall be 35 feet, with an additional 45 feet maximum height for the steeple.

§ 360-11 Residential Suburban (RS).

A. 
Permitted uses, pursuant to the provisions of §§ 360-20, 360-23 and 360-24.1 of this chapter.
[Amended 5-18-2021 by Ord. No. 1062]
(1) 
Single-family detached dwellings.
(2) 
Community living arrangements.
(3) 
No-impact home-based businesses.
(4) 
Accessory uses and structures.
(5) 
Forestry.
(6) 
Agriculture.
(7) 
Small wireless communications facilities, pursuant to § 360-24.1.
B. 
Special exceptions, pursuant to the provisions of §§ 360-21 and 360-45B of this chapter.
(1) 
Bed-and-breakfast establishments or inns.
(2) 
Public and semipublic uses and buildings.
(3) 
Home occupations not meeting the definition of no-impact home-based businesses.
(4) 
Houses of worship.
C. 
Conditional uses, pursuant to the provisions of §§ 360-21, 360-45C and 360-24.1 of this chapter.
[Amended 5-18-2021 by Ord. No. 1062]
(1) 
Group care facilities.
(2) 
Nursing homes.
(3) 
Nontower wireless communications facilities, pursuant to § 360-24.1.
(4) 
Tower-based wireless communications facilities, pursuant to § 360-24.1.
D. 
Bulk, area and density standards.
(1) 
Minimum lot area.
(a) 
Residential uses.
[1] 
Single-family detached dwellings: 10,000 square feet.
(b) 
Nonresidential uses.
[1] 
Public and semipublic use, group care facilities and nursing homes: 22,000 square feet.
[2] 
Houses of worship: 44,000 square feet.
(2) 
Minimum lot width (measured at the front yard setback).
(a) 
Residential uses.
[1] 
Single-family detached dwellings: 75 feet.
(b) 
Nonresidential uses.
[1] 
Public and semipublic uses, group care facilities and nursing homes: 100 feet.
[2] 
Houses of worship: 200 feet.
(3) 
Setbacks.
(a) 
Residential and nonresidential uses.
[1] 
Front yard: 25 feet or the average of the two adjoining lots.
[2] 
Each side yard: principal structure, eight feet; accessory structure, eight feet.
[3] 
Rear yard: principal structure, 30 feet; accessory structure, 14 feet.
(4) 
Impervious coverage and height requirements.
(a) 
Maximum impervious coverage: 30% of total gross lot area (40% if on-lot stormwater management is utilized).
(b) 
Maximum building height.
[1] 
Principal structure: 35 feet.
[2] 
Principal structure of houses of worship: 35 feet, including steeple, 80 feet.
[3] 
Other accessory structures: 15 feet.
[4] 
Private garage: 35 feet.
(5) 
Design and architectural guidelines. All structures must have appropriate scale and building massing, be coordinated with existing street and utility networks, be context-sensitive and otherwise fit the fabric of the existing neighborhood. Borough Council, with the advice of the Zoning Officer and of HARB, shall have the final authority to judge whether these guidelines have been followed.

§ 360-12 Residential Town One (RT1).

A. 
Permitted uses, pursuant to the provisions of §§ 360-20, 360-23 and 360-24.1 of this chapter.
[Amended 5-18-2021 by Ord. No. 1062]
(1) 
Single-family detached dwellings.
(2) 
Single-family semidetached dwellings.
(3) 
Two-family dwellings.
(4) 
Community living arrangements.
(5) 
No-impact, home-based businesses.
(6) 
Accessory structures.
(7) 
Forestry.
(8) 
Small wireless communications facilities, pursuant to § 360-24.1.
B. 
Special exception uses, pursuant to the provisions of §§ 360-21 and 360-45B of this chapter.
(1) 
Public and semipublic uses.
(2) 
Bed-and-breakfast establishments or inns.
(3) 
Houses of worship.
(4) 
Home occupations not meeting the definition of no-impact, home-based businesses.
C. 
Conditional uses, pursuant to the provisions of §§ 360-21, 360-45C and 360-24.1 of this chapter.
[Amended 5-18-2021 by Ord. No. 1062]
(1) 
Townhouses, not to exceed four units per building.
(2) 
Multifamily dwellings, not to exceed four units.
(3) 
Off-site parking, pursuant to § 360-26C.
(4) 
Nontower wireless communications facilities, pursuant to § 360-24.1.
(5) 
Tower-based wireless communications facilities, pursuant to § 360-24.1.
D. 
Bulk, area and density standards.
(1) 
Minimum lot area.
(a) 
Residential uses.
[1] 
Single-family detached dwellings and community living arrangements: 5,197 square feet. (Note: 5,197 square feet is the most common lot size in that section of the Borough located east of Route 15.)
[2] 
Single-family semidetached dwellings: 5,197 square feet.
[3] 
Two-family dwellings: 2,598 square feet per dwelling unit.
[4] 
Townhouses: 2,598 square feet per dwelling unit.
[5] 
Multifamily dwellings: 1,800 square feet per dwelling unit.
(b) 
Nonresidential uses.
[1] 
Public and semipublic uses: 10,394 square feet.
[2] 
Houses of worship: 10,394 square feet.
(2) 
Minimum lot width (measured at the front yard setback).
(a) 
Residential uses.
[1] 
Single-family detached dwellings: 33 feet.
[2] 
Single-family semidetached dwellings: 33 feet.
[3] 
Two-family dwellings: 33 feet.
[4] 
Multifamily dwellings: 66 feet.
(b) 
Nonresidential uses: 66 feet.
(3) 
Setbacks.
(a) 
Residential and nonresidential uses.
[1] 
Front yard: The predominant setback of the buildings located on the same side of the street between the two nearest intersections.
[2] 
Each side yard: Principal structures (except townhouses as approved), four feet; accessory structures (excluding swimming pools), four feet; swimming pool, eight feet.
[3] 
Rear yard: principal structures, 20 feet; accessory structures (including swimming pools), 10 feet.
(4) 
Impervious coverage and height requirements.
(a) 
Maximum impervious coverage (single- and two-family dwellings): 40% (55% if on-lot stormwater management is used) of gross lot area.
(b) 
Maximum impervious coverage (multifamily dwellings): 60% of gross lot area.
(c) 
Maximum impervious coverage (nonresidential uses): 60% of gross lot area.
(d) 
Minimum usable open space on lot: 30% of gross lot area.
(e) 
Maximum building height.
[1] 
Principal uses: 35 feet.
[2] 
Private garage: 35 feet.
[3] 
Other accessory structures: 15 feet.
(5) 
Design and architectural guidelines. All structures must have appropriate scale and building massing, be coordinated with existing street and utility networks, be context-sensitive and otherwise fit the fabric of the existing neighborhood. Borough Council, with the advice of the Zoning Officer and of HARB, shall have the final authority to judge whether these guidelines have been followed.

§ 360-13 Residential Town Two (RT2).

A. 
Permitted uses, pursuant to the provisions of §§ 360-20, 360-22, 360-23 and 360-24.1 of this chapter.
[Amended 5-18-2021 by Ord. No. 1062]
(1) 
Single-family detached dwellings.
(2) 
Single-family semidetached dwellings.
(3) 
Two-family dwellings.
(4) 
Class I commercial uses (listed in § 360-22 of this article) not requiring alterations to existing buildings.
(5) 
Community living arrangements.
(6) 
No-impact, home-based businesses.
(7) 
Accessory structures.
(8) 
Forestry.
(9) 
Small wireless communications facilities, pursuant to § 360-24.1.
B. 
Special exception uses, pursuant to the provisions of §§ 360-21 and 360-45B of this chapter.
(1) 
Home occupation not meeting the definition of no-impact, home-based businesses.
(2) 
Bed-and-breakfast establishments or inns.
(3) 
Houses of Worship.
(4) 
Public or semipublic uses.
(5) 
Mixed-use structures.
(6) 
Class II commercial uses.
C. 
Conditional uses, pursuant to the provisions of §§ 360-21, 360-22, 360-45C and 360-24.1 of this chapter.
[Amended 5-18-2021 by Ord. No. 1062]
(1) 
Multifamily dwellings, not exceeding four units per structure.
(2) 
Class I commercial uses requiring alterations to existing buildings.
(3) 
Public or private schools.
(4) 
Funeral homes.
(5) 
Boarding houses.
(6) 
Rooming or lodging house(s).
(7) 
Nontower wireless communications facilities, pursuant to § 360-24.1.
(8) 
Tower-based wireless communications facilities, pursuant to § 360-24.1.
D. 
Bulk, area and density standard.
(1) 
Minimum lot area.
(a) 
Residential uses.
[1] 
Single-family detached dwellings and community living arrangements: 5,197 square feet.
[2] 
Single-family semidetached dwellings: 5,197 square feet.
[3] 
Two-family dwellings: 2,598 square feet per dwelling unit.
[4] 
Multifamily dwellings: 2,000 square feet per dwelling unit.
(b) 
Nonresidential uses: 5,197 square feet.
(2) 
Minimum lot width (measured at the front yard setback).
(a) 
Residential uses.
[1] 
Single-family detached dwellings: 33 feet.
[2] 
Single-family semidetached dwellings: 33 feet.
[3] 
Two-family dwellings: 33 feet.
[4] 
Multifamily dwellings: 66 feet.
[5] 
Conversions of single-family dwellings into two or more dwelling units: 33 feet per dwelling unit.
(b) 
Nonresidential uses: 33 feet.
(3) 
Setbacks.
(a) 
Residential and nonresidential uses.
[1] 
Front yard: The predominant setback of the buildings located on the same side of the street between the two nearest intersections.
[2] 
Each side yard: principal structures, four feet; accessory structures (excluding swimming pools), four feet; swimming pool, eight feet.
[3] 
Rear yard: principal structures, 20 feet; accessory structures, 10 feet.
(4) 
Impervious coverage and height requirements.
(a) 
Maximum impervious coverage (single-family and two-family dwellings): 40% (55% if on-lot stormwater management is used) of gross lot area.
(b) 
Maximum impervious coverage (multifamily dwellings): 60% of gross lot area.
(c) 
Maximum impervious coverage (nonresidential uses): 60% of gross lot area.
(d) 
Minimum usable open space on lot: 30% of gross lot area.
(e) 
Maximum building height.
[1] 
Principal structures: 35 feet.
[2] 
Private garages: 35 feet.
[3] 
Other accessory structures: 15 feet.
(5) 
Design and architectural guidelines. All structures must be of a coherent and compatible style, have appropriate scale and building massing, be coordinated with existing street and utility networks, be context-sensitive and otherwise fit the fabric of the existing neighborhood. Borough Council, with the advice of the Zoning Officer and of HARB, shall have the final authority to judge whether these guidelines have been followed.

§ 360-14 Residential Town Three (RT3).

A. 
Permitted uses, pursuant to the provisions of §§ 360-20, 360-23 and 360-24.1 of this chapter.
[Amended 5-18-2021 by Ord. No. 1062]
(1) 
Single-family detached dwellings.
(2) 
Single-family semidetached dwellings.
(3) 
Two-family dwellings.
(4) 
Community living arrangement.
(5) 
No-impact, home-based businesses.
(6) 
Accessory structures.
(7) 
Forestry.
(8) 
Small wireless communications facilities, pursuant to § 360-24.1.
B. 
Special exception uses, pursuant to the provisions of §§ 360-21 and 360-45B of this chapter.
(1) 
Home occupations, not meeting the definition of no-impact, home-based businesses.
(2) 
Bed-and-breakfast establishments or inns.
(3) 
Professional offices, provided:
(a) 
The exterior design of such new structures conforms with design and architectural guidelines; or
(b) 
Renovations to existing buildings require no exterior alterations.
(4) 
Public and semipublic uses.
(5) 
Houses of Worship.
(6) 
Uses permitted in the Bucknell University District.
C. 
Conditional uses, pursuant to the provisions of §§ 360-21, 360-45C and 360-24.1 of this chapter.
[Amended 5-18-2021 by Ord. No. 1062]
(1) 
Multifamily dwellings.
(2) 
Nontower wireless communications facilities, pursuant to § 360-24.1.
(3) 
Tower-based wireless communications facilities, pursuant to § 360-24.1.
D. 
Bulk, area and density standards.
(1) 
Minimum lot area.
(a) 
Residential uses.
[1] 
Single-family detached dwellings: 5,197 square feet. (Note: 5,197 square feet is the average lot size in that section of the Borough located east of Route 15.)
[2] 
Single-family semidetached dwellings: 5,197 square feet.
[3] 
Two-family dwellings: 2,598 square feet per dwelling unit.
[4] 
Multifamily dwellings: 2,000 square feet per dwelling unit.
(b) 
Nonresidential uses.
[1] 
Public or private schools: 10,000 square feet.
[2] 
University uses: 22,000 square feet.
[3] 
Houses of Worship: 40,000 square feet.
[4] 
Public uses and semipublic uses: 25,000 square feet.
[5] 
Professional offices: 10,394 square feet.
(2) 
Minimum lot width (measured at the front yard setback):
(a) 
Residential uses: 33 feet.
(b) 
Nonresidential uses: 66 feet.
(3) 
Setbacks.
(a) 
Residential and nonresidential uses.
[1] 
Front yard: The predominant setback of the buildings located on the same side of the street between the two nearest intersections.
[2] 
Each side yard: principal structures, four feet; accessory structures (excluding swimming pools), four feet; swimming pools, eight feet.
[3] 
Rear yard: principal structures: 20 feet; accessory structures: 10 feet; swimming pools, 10 feet.
(4) 
Impervious coverage and height requirements.
(a) 
Maximum impervious coverage (single-family and two-family dwellings): 40% (55% if on-lot stormwater management is used) of gross lot area.
(b) 
Maximum impervious coverage (multifamily dwellings): 60% of gross lot area.
(c) 
Maximum impervious coverage (nonresidential uses): 60% of gross lot area.
(d) 
Minimum usable open space (residential uses): 40% of gross lot area.
(e) 
Minimum usable open space (nonresidential uses): 20% of gross lot area.
(f) 
Maximum building height.
[1] 
Principal structures: 35 feet.
[2] 
Private garages: 35 feet.
[3] 
Other accessory structures: 15 feet.
(5) 
Design and architectural guidelines. All structures must be of a coherent and compatible style, have appropriate scale and building massing, be coordinated with existing street and utility networks, be context-sensitive and otherwise fit the fabric of the existing neighborhood. Borough Council, with the advice of the Zoning Officer and of HARB, shall have the final authority to judge whether these guidelines have been followed.

§ 360-15 Bucknell University (BU).

A. 
Permitted uses, pursuant to the provisions of §§ 360-20, 360-23 and 360-24.1 of this chapter.
[Amended 5-18-2021 by Ord. No. 1062]
(1) 
University buildings for classroom, laboratory, administrative, maintenance, cultural or related uses.
(2) 
University-owned or -operated student housing.
(3) 
Fraternity, sorority houses and academic interest houses.
(4) 
University-owned and -operated housing.
(5) 
Recreation or athletic fields or buildings.
(6) 
Golf courses and club houses.
(7) 
Agriculture.
(8) 
Forestry.
(9) 
Accessory structures.
(10) 
Small wireless communications facilities, pursuant to § 360-24.1.
B. 
Special exception uses, pursuant to the provisions of §§ 360-21 and 360-45B of this chapter.
(1) 
Houses of Worship.
C. 
Conditional uses, pursuant to the provisions of §§ 360-21, 360-45C and 360-24.1 of this chapter.
[Amended 5-18-2021 by Ord. No. 1062]
(1) 
Multifamily dwellings.
(2) 
Permitted commercial uses.
(3) 
Boarding houses.
(4) 
Rooming or lodging houses.
(5) 
Townhouses, not to exceed four units per building.
(6) 
Nontower wireless communications facilities, pursuant to § 360-24.1.
(7) 
Tower-based wireless communications facilities, pursuant to § 360-24.1.
D. 
Bulk, area and density standards.
(1) 
Minimum lot area.
(a) 
Residential uses: none.
(b) 
Nonresidential uses: none.
(2) 
Minimum lot width (measured at the front yard setback).
(a) 
Residential uses: none.
(b) 
Nonresidential uses: none.
(3) 
Setbacks.
(a) 
Residential uses.
[1] 
Front yard: 75 feet from the center line of any public road or 50 feet from the edge of any public right-of-way, whichever is greater.
[2] 
Rear and side yard: none.
(b) 
Nonresidential uses: none.
(4) 
Impervious coverage and height requirements.
(a) 
Maximum impervious coverage: 50% of the total land area owned by the University within the boundaries of the Borough within this district.
(b) 
Maximum building height: no structure shall exceed 60 feet above the existing natural grade.

§ 360-16 Highway Commercial (HC).

A. 
Permitted uses, pursuant to the provisions of §§ 360-20, 360-22, 360-23 and 360-24.1 of this chapter.
[Amended 5-18-2021 by Ord. No. 1062]
(1) 
Class I commercial uses.
(2) 
Class II commercial uses.
(3) 
Class III commercial uses.
(4) 
Accessory structures.
(5) 
Public and semipublic uses.
(6) 
Forestry.
(7) 
Small wireless communications facilities, pursuant to § 360-24.1.
B. 
Special exception uses, pursuant to the provisions of §§ 360-21, 360-45B and 360-24.1 of this chapter.
[Amended 5-18-2021 by Ord. No. 1062]
(1) 
Accessory uses not located on the same lot as the principal permitted use, with the exception of off-site parking.
(2) 
Adult uses.
(3) 
Mixed-use structures.
(4) 
Methadone treatment facilities.
(5) 
Multifamily dwellings.
(6) 
Group care facilities.
(7) 
Drug and alcohol residential treatment facilities.
C. 
Conditional uses, pursuant to the provisions of §§ 360-21, 360-45C and 360-24.1 of this chapter.
[Amended 5-18-2021 by Ord. No. 1062]
(1) 
Shopping centers or malls.
(2) 
Off-site parking.
(3) 
Broadcast transmission facilities.
(4) 
Nontower wireless communications facilities, pursuant to § 360-24.1.
(5) 
Tower-based wireless communications facilities, pursuant to § 360-24.1.
D. 
Bulk, area and density standards.
(1) 
Minimum lot area.
(a) 
Residential uses: none.
(b) 
Nonresidential uses.
[1] 
Shopping centers or malls: five acres.
[2] 
Other uses: 20,000 square feet.
(2) 
Minimum lot width (measured at the front yard setback).
(a) 
Residential uses: none.
(b) 
Nonresidential uses: 100 feet.
(3) 
Setbacks.
(a) 
Residential uses (principal and accessory).
[1] 
Front yard: 40 feet.
[2] 
Each side yard: 20 feet.
[3] 
Rear yard: 40 feet.
(b) 
Nonresidential uses (principal and accessory).
[1] 
Front yard: 40 feet.
[2] 
Each side yard: 20 feet.
[3] 
Rear yard: 40 feet.
(4) 
Impervious coverage and height requirements.
(a) 
Maximum impervious coverage (multifamily dwellings): 60% of gross lot area.
(b) 
Maximum impervious coverage (other uses): 75% of gross lot area.
(c) 
Maximum building coverage: 50%.
(d) 
Maximum building height.
[1] 
Principal uses: 35 feet.
[2] 
Accessory structures: 15 feet.
E. 
Additional use requirements.
(1) 
Off-street parking and loading.
(a) 
All off-street parking and loading facilities shall comply with the provisions of § 360-26 of this chapter.
(b) 
No more than 50% of any required setback depth may be used for off-street parking or loading.
(c) 
No off-street parking shall be permitted within 10 feet of a right-of-way of any arterial or collector street.
(d) 
Screening shall be provided in accordance with § 360-30 of this chapter.
(2) 
Multifamily dwellings shall only be permitted on collector or local streets. No multifamily dwellings shall be permitted on arterial roads.
(3) 
Mixed-use structures.
(a) 
Only permitted in existing structures.
(b) 
All structures shall be treated as nonresidential structures for the purposes of this section.
(c) 
Residential use shall not be permitted at the level abutting the street or in the basement/cellar.
F. 
Access and traffic controls.
(1) 
Depressed curb cuts shall be required as a condition of approval.
(2) 
All means of ingress and egress shall be located at least 50 feet from any street intersection.
(3) 
The purchase and erection of any traffic control or safety structures or devices required to handle the increased traffic caused by a development shall be at the developer's expense.
(4) 
The Borough Council may attach additional conditions based upon the traffic impact study that may be required to be submitted with the land development plan.
(5) 
Access roads and shared driveways shall be encouraged.
(6) 
Increased traffic caused by development shall not impact residential streets.
G. 
Use and maintenance of setback areas. All required setback areas not necessary for screening or parking and loading areas shall be kept clear of obstructions and shall be planted in grass, landscaping and/or trees.

§ 360-17 Downtown Commercial (DC).

A. 
Permitted uses, pursuant to the provisions of §§ 360-20, 360-22, 360-23 and 360-24.1 of this chapter.
[Amended 5-18-2021 by Ord. No. 1062]
(1) 
Class I commercial uses.
(2) 
Class II commercial uses.
(3) 
Single-family detached dwellings.
(4) 
Single-family semidetached dwellings.
(5) 
Two-family dwellings.
(6) 
Bed-and-breakfast establishments or inns.
(7) 
Mixed (residential/Class I and Class II commercial) uses.
(8) 
Accessory structures.
(9) 
Forestry.
(10) 
Small wireless communications facilities, pursuant to § 360-24.1.
B. 
Special exception uses, pursuant to the provisions of §§ 360-21 and 360-45B of this chapter.
(1) 
Home occupations not meeting the definition of No-Impact, Home Based Businesses.
(2) 
Multifamily dwellings.
(3) 
Public or semipublic uses.
(4) 
Houses of Worship.
(5) 
Accessory uses not located on the same lot as a permitted principal use.
C. 
Conditional uses, pursuant to the provisions of §§ 360-21, 360-45C and 360-24.1 of this chapter.
[Amended 5-18-2021 by Ord. No. 1062]
(1) 
Off-site parking, pursuant to § 360-26C.
(2) 
Boarding houses.
(3) 
Rooming or lodging houses.
(4) 
Nontower wireless communications facilities, pursuant to § 360-24.1.
(5) 
Tower-based wireless communications facilities, pursuant to § 360-24.1.
D. 
Bulk, area and density standards.
(1) 
Minimum lot area.
(a) 
Residential uses: 5,000 square feet.
(b) 
Nonresidential uses: 5,000 square feet.
(2) 
Minimum lot width (measured at the front yard setback).
(a) 
Residential uses: 33 feet.
(b) 
Nonresidential uses: 33 feet.
(3) 
Setbacks.
(a) 
Residential uses (principal and accessory).
[1] 
Front yard: The predominant setback of the existing buildings on the same side of the street between the two nearest intersections.
[2] 
Each side yard: none.
[3] 
Rear yard: 15 feet.
(b) 
Nonresidential (principal and accessory).
[1] 
Front yard: The predominant setback of the existing buildings on the same side of the street between the two nearest intersections.
[2] 
Each side yard: none, except when adjacent to a residential use or district, a minimum of 10 feet shall be required.
[3] 
Rear yard: 15 feet.
(4) 
Impervious coverage and height requirements.
(a) 
Maximum impervious coverage: 85% of gross lot area.
(b) 
Maximum building height: 45 feet.
(5) 
Design and architectural guidelines. All structures must be of a coherent and compatible style, have appropriate scale and building massing, be coordinated with existing street and utility networks, be context-sensitive and otherwise fit the fabric of the existing neighborhood. Borough Council, with the advice of the Zoning Officer and of HARB, shall have the final authority to judge whether these guidelines have been followed.

§ 360-18 Mixed-use (MU).

A. 
Permitted uses, pursuant to the provisions of §§ 360-20, 360-22, 360-23 and 360-24.1 of this chapter.
[Amended 5-18-2021 by Ord. No. 1062]
(1) 
Wholesale commercial uses conducted within an enclosed building.
(2) 
Warehouses.
(3) 
Industrial uses conducted in an enclosed building.
(4) 
Class I and II commercial uses.
(5) 
Public and semipublic uses.
(6) 
Accessory structures: The storage of any materials for the above permitted uses must be enclosed within a building or screened in accordance with § 360-30.
(7) 
All residential uses.
(8) 
Forestry.
(9) 
Small wireless communications facilities, pursuant to § 360-24.1.
B. 
Special exception uses, pursuant to the provisions of §§ 360-21 and 360-45B of this chapter.
(1) 
Accessory uses not located on the same lot as the principal permitted use, with the exception of off-site parking.
(2) 
Adult uses.
(3) 
Houses of Worship.
(4) 
Bed-and-breakfast establishment or inn.
(5) 
Recreation uses.
(6) 
Class III commercial uses.
(7) 
Research, development and testing laboratories.
C. 
Conditional uses, pursuant to the provisions of §§ 360-21, 360-45C and 360-24.1 of this chapter.
[Amended 5-18-2021 by Ord. No. 1062]
(1) 
Off-site parking, pursuant to § 360-26C.
(2) 
Broadcast transmission facilities.
(3) 
Waste storage, treatment, processing and/or disposal facilities.
(4) 
Nontower wireless communications facilities, pursuant to § 360-24.1.
(5) 
Tower-based wireless communications facilities, pursuant to § 360-24.1.
D. 
Bulk, area and density standards.
(1) 
Minimum lot area.
(a) 
Residential uses.
[1] 
Single-family detached dwellings and community living arrangements: 5,197 square feet. (Note: 5,197 square feet is the most common lot size in that section of the Borough located east of Route 15.)
[2] 
Single-family semidetached dwellings: 5,197 square feet per dwelling unit.
[3] 
Two-family dwelling: 2,598 square feet per dwelling unit.
[4] 
Townhouses: 2,598 square feet per dwelling unit.
[5] 
Multifamily dwellings: 1,800 square feet per dwelling unit.
(b) 
Nonresidential uses: 10,000 square feet.
(2) 
Minimum lot width (measured at the front yard setback).
(a) 
Residential uses.
[1] 
Single-family detached dwellings: 33 feet.
[2] 
Single-family semidetached dwellings: 33 feet.
[3] 
Two-family dwellings: 33 feet.
[4] 
Multifamily dwellings: 66 feet.
(b) 
Nonresidential uses: 66 feet.
(3) 
Setbacks.
(a) 
Residential uses (principal and accessory).
[1] 
Front yard: 10 feet.
[2] 
Each side yard (except townhouses): 10 feet.
[3] 
Rear yard: 20 feet.
(b) 
Nonresidential (principal and accessory).
[1] 
Front yard: 10 feet.
[2] 
Each side yard: 10 feet, except when adjacent to a residential district; then the setback shall be a minimum of 50 feet.
[3] 
Rear yard: 20 feet, except when adjacent to a residential district; then the setback shall be a minimum of 50 feet.
[4] 
A buffer area shall be required in accordance with the provisions of § 360-30.
(4) 
Impervious coverage and height requirements.
(a) 
Maximum impervious coverage (single-family and two-family dwellings): 40% (55% if on-lot stormwater management is used) of gross lot area.
(b) 
Maximum impervious coverage (multifamily dwellings): 60% of gross lot area.
(c) 
Maximum impervious coverage (nonresidential uses): 70% of gross lot area.
(d) 
Minimum usable open space on lot: 20% of gross lot area.
(e) 
Maximum building height: 45 feet.

§ 360-19 Open Space (OS).

This district may include lands within the floodways and sections of the floodplain, as identified in the most recent Floodplain Mapping produced by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development as part of the Borough Flood Insurance Study, as well as lands that are primarily recreation areas in the Borough.
A. 
Permitted uses, pursuant to the provisions of §§ 360-20, 360-23 and 360-24.1 of this chapter.
[Amended 5-18-2021 by Ord. No. 1062]
(1) 
Agriculture and horticulture.
(2) 
Water-related uses such as docks, piers, wharves and bridges.
(3) 
Passive recreation, including trails, bike paths, open space and nature walks.
(4) 
Forestry.
(5) 
Small wireless communications facilities, pursuant to § 360-24.1.
B. 
Special exception uses, pursuant to the provisions of §§ 360-21 and 360-45B of this chapter.
(1) 
Not applicable to this district.
C. 
Conditional uses, pursuant to the provisions of §§ 360-21, 360-45C and 360-24.1 of this chapter.
[Amended 5-18-2021 by Ord. No. 1062]
(1) 
Public memorials and monuments.
(2) 
Outdoor public recreational facilities and accessory uses or structures.
(3) 
Cemeteries.
(4) 
Active recreation.
D. 
Bulk, area and density requirements.
(1) 
Minimum lot area.
(a) 
Residential uses: none.
(b) 
Nonresidential uses: none.
(2) 
Minimum lot width (measured at the front yard setback): none.
(3) 
Setbacks: 10 feet all sides (front, side and rear).
(4) 
Impervious coverage and height requirements.
(a) 
Maximum impervious coverage: 40% of gross lot area.
(b) 
Maximum building height: 15 feet.
E. 
Additional safeguards.
(1) 
No part of any on-lot sewage disposal system shall be constructed in any lands situated in the OS District.
(2) 
All uses in the floodway shall conform to the requirements of the Lewisburg Borough Floodplain Ordinance.

§ 360-20 Overlay districts.

This district shall be an overlay to the Zoning Map of the Borough. All underlying district regulations shall apply, where applicable.
A. 
Historic District. All buildings, structures, signs and uses shall comply with the provisions of the Lewisburg Borough Historic District Ordinance, Chapter 186 of the Lewisburg Borough Code of Ordinances.
B. 
Floodplain District. See Article VI and refer to applicable Flood Insurance Study prepared by the Federal Insurance Administration dated October 16, 2009, or the most recent revision thereof.

§ 360-21 Criteria for specific special exception and conditional uses.

A. 
Adult uses, as defined in this chapter, provided they comply with all other requirements of this chapter and meet the provisions listed below:
(1) 
No adult use shall be located within 200 feet of any residential use or district, as measured in a straight line from the lot lines of both the subject parcel and any residential use or district.
(2) 
No adult use shall be located within 500 feet of any public park or playground, community center, school or church, as measured in a straight line from the lot lines of the subject parcel and any public park or playground, school or church.
(3) 
No adult use shall be located within 500 feet of any other adult use, as measured in a straight line from the lot lines of both the subject parcel and any other adult use.
(4) 
No adult use shall be conducted in any manner that permits the observation of any material depicting, describing or related to specified sexual activities or specified anatomical areas from any public way or from any property not permitted as an adult use. This provision shall apply to any display, decoration, sign, show window, door or other opening.
(5) 
No adult use shall be conducted in any manner that violates any of the provisions of this chapter or any other federal, state, county or municipal regulation.
(6) 
The entire perimeter of any lot containing an adult use shall be landscaped with natural plant material in accordance with § 360-30, except for parking lot entrance and exit.
(7) 
[1]The setbacks for adult uses shall be as follows:
(a) 
Front yard: 50 feet.
(b) 
Each side yard: 20 feet.
(c) 
Rear yard: 50 feet.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection A(7), regarding off-street parking spaces, was repealed 8-15-2023 by Ord. No. 1076. This ordinance also renumbered former Subsection A(8) through (11) as Subsection A(7) through (10), respectively.
(8) 
Sign regulations applicable to all adult uses shall be as follows:
(a) 
Maximum area for any sign shall be 24 square feet.
(b) 
No sign shall be internally illuminated.
(c) 
No projecting signs shall be allowed for such uses.
(d) 
No freestanding signs shall be allowed for such uses.
(e) 
No off-premises directional signs related to any adult use shall be permitted.
(9) 
If employees or patrons of an adult use promote, solicit, allow or engage in acts of prostitution on the premises, as charged by appropriate law enforcement authorities, then the zoning permit shall be suspended. Should said employees or patrons be convicted or plead guilty to said charges of prostitution as described above, then the zoning permit shall be revoked.
(10) 
Any proposed adult use shall submit the necessary impact study requirement as described in § 360-21L of this chapter.
B. 
Bed-and-breakfast establishments and inns.
(1) 
Such uses shall serve as both a home for their owners and a lodging establishment.
(2) 
The bed-and-breakfast or inn is intended only as a secondary use of the dwelling and shall not alter the residential appearance or nature of the neighborhood.
(3) 
[2]Signage is limited to two square feet and may be illuminated only by shielded lighting.
[2]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection B(3), regarding required parking spaces, was repealed 8-15-2023 by Ord. No. 1076. This ordinance also renumbered former Subsection B(4) and (5) as Subsection B(3) and (4), respectively.
(4) 
The establishment may be used to host family events such as weddings and reunions as well as small business meetings.
C. 
(Reserved)[3]
[3]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection C, regarding broadcast transmission facilities, was repealed 5-18-2021 by Ord. No. 1062.
D. 
Rooming or lodging house.
[Amended 1-20-2015 by Ord. No. 1033]
(1) 
Such use must conform to the light, ventilation and occupancy limitations defined in Chapter Four of the 2009 International Property Maintenance Code or most current Code, as applicable.
(2) 
Such use shall provide bedroom area for each bedroom that is a minimum of 70 square feet per person.
(3) 
Such use shall comply with all applicable off-street parking requirements as listed in § 360-26 of this chapter.
(4) 
Such use shall meet all required building and fire protection codes.
(5) 
Such use shall comply with all development, performance and protection standards listed in § 360-31 and § 360-32 of this chapter.
(6) 
Such use shall meet all other required federal, state, county and/or municipal regulations.
E. 
Commercial uses.
(1) 
Such use shall comply with all applicable off-street parking requirements as listed in § 360-26 of this chapter.
(2) 
Such use shall meet all required building and fire protection codes.
(3) 
Such use shall comply with all development, performance and protection standards listed in § 360-31 and § 360-32 of this chapter.
(4) 
Such use shall meet all other required federal, state, county and/or municipal regulations.
F. 
Group care facilities.
(1) 
Such uses shall be licensed or meet all requirements of licensing or certification by the appropriate departments and/or agencies of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Said license and/or proof of all approved required documentation shall be submitted prior to commencement of use.
(2) 
No such uses shall be located within 500 feet of any school, playground, residential dwelling, childcare facility or house of worship unless permitted by a majority vote of Borough Council. At least 14 days prior to this vote, one or more public hearings regarding the proposed facility location shall be held at a location within the Borough following public notice and written notice to all owners of real property located within 500 feet of the proposed location at least 30 days prior to said public hearings.
(3) 
For purposes of determining required off-street parking, such facilities shall be classified as "medical clinics."
(4) 
One sign, a maximum of two square feet, is permitted.
(5) 
Such uses shall be manned during all hours of operation by personnel with credentials as required by the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
(6) 
Such uses shall submit the required impact study as specified in § 360-21L of this chapter.
(7) 
The Zoning Officer shall have the authority to continue the conditional use as long as proofs of required annual licensing and certification are provided to the Borough when such documentation is received by the provider.
G. 
Home occupation(s) not meeting the definition of no-impact, home-based business shall be subject to the following criteria and any additional conditions attached to the required special exception as approved by the Zoning Hearing Board.
(1) 
No more than one home occupation may be located in any dwelling unit.
(2) 
Such home occupations shall be conducted by the resident(s) of that dwelling unit, who shall not employ more than one full-time or two part-time employees.
(3) 
No evidence of a home occupation shall be reflected in the exterior appearance of the dwelling structure that shall be maintained in its residential character, other than a sign not exceeding two square feet in area.
(4) 
No home occupation shall involve display windows, require truck deliveries, other than that by delivery courier services normally associated with residential use, or produce offensive noise, smoke, glare, vibration, dust, odors or excessive heat.
(5) 
Permitted home occupations shall include:
(a) 
Sculpturing; pottery and woodworking; arts and crafts workshops; television, radio or electronic repair shops; furniture making and repair; antique shops or similar activities.
(b) 
Training and/or tutoring of no more than six persons in small classes.
(c) 
Child care or family day-care home.
(d) 
Custom dressmaking, millinery or tailoring.
(e) 
Photographic studios, graphic design studios or artist workshops.
(f) 
Professional offices.
(g) 
Beauty salons, hairdressers, barbershops or similar activities.
(6) 
Home occupations in all districts shall have access to a public street.
(7) 
The number of spaces required for a home occupation (in addition to those for the residence) shall be determined by the Zoning Hearing Board when ruling on the request for a special exception permit and after considering the amount of traffic the home occupation is projected to generate.
(8) 
Home occupations shall not adversely impact the residential character of the neighborhood.
(9) 
Home occupations shall not occupy more than 25% of the gross floor area of the dwelling unit.
(10) 
Upon approval of a home occupation, the Zoning Officer shall issue a permit that may be revoked upon a site inspection by the Zoning Officer that determines noncompliance with this chapter and/or any permit conditions.
(11) 
The Zoning Officer shall provide an annual report to the Borough Council listing all permitted home occupations.
H. 
Methadone treatment centers.
(1) 
Such facilities shall be licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
(2) 
Such facilities shall not be established or operated within 500 feet of any existing school, playground, public park, residential housing area, childcare facility, community center or house of worship unless permitted by a majority vote of Borough Council. At least 14 days prior to this vote, one or more public hearings regarding the proposed facility location shall be held at a location within the Borough following public notice and written notice to all owners of real property located within 500 feet of the proposed location at least 30 days prior to said public hearings.
(3) 
One sign, a maximum of two square feet, is permitted.
I. 
Public or private schools.
(1) 
Private schools shall include but not be limited to day schools, nursery schools, schools for the blind or mentally or physically handicapped, and shall meet state and federal guidelines applicable to the institution or school.
(2) 
Maximum hours of operation per day are limited to 12.
(3) 
Shall have direct access to a public street.
(4) 
Shall comply with the off-street parking requirements contained in § 360-26 of this chapter.
J. 
Public and semipublic uses; Houses of Worship.
(1) 
Permanent landscaping and screening shall be required, in conformance with the provisions of § 360-30 of this chapter and the Borough Subdivision and Land Development chapter.[4]
[4]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 315, Subdivision and Land Development.
(2) 
A land development plan shall be submitted with the application.
(3) 
All sites, lots, facilities, buildings, structures and appurtenances shall have access by way of an internal street system and shall have adequate emergency vehicle and equipment access. All such uses shall comply with the off-street parking requirements contained in § 360-26 of this chapter.
(4) 
Sewage disposal and water supply facilities in accordance with state regulations shall be provided by the applicant for all structures to be occupied or used by human beings.
(5) 
Stormwater management facilities constructed in accordance with an applicable stormwater management plan or ordinance shall be installed.
(6) 
The need for the proposed use or facility shall be documented.
K. 
Waste storage, treatment, processing and disposal facilities.
(1) 
No facilities considered for a special exception under this section shall be processed unless fully permitted by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, the United States Environmental Protection Agency and such other federal or state agencies as required under applicable enabling statutes.
(2) 
All facilities considered for special exception under this section shall submit the required impact study as specified in § 360-21L of this chapter.
(3) 
All facilities considered for special exception under this section shall submit the following information for the site:
(a) 
A description of the specific types of waste the applicant proposes to accept for storage, treatment, processing or disposal at the site.
(b) 
A description of the specific technology and procedures the applicant proposes to treat, process and dispose of at the facility.
(c) 
Preliminary specifications and architectural drawings of the proposed facility.
(d) 
An approved site or land development plan.
(e) 
A statement of qualifications to operate a waste disposal facility.
(f) 
A complete compliance history for any and all facilities owned and/or operated by the applicant, any parent, subsidiary or cooperative owner/operator of waste treatment, processing or disposal facilities, as per PA-DEP Form HW-C, Compliance History and Instructions.
(g) 
Any and all information supplied to the PA Department of Environmental Protection or the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the proposed site and/or facility.
(h) 
The names and addresses of any person, corporation or partnership having any financial interest in the construction, permitting, operation or closure of such facility.
(i) 
Any and all royalty and/or contingent payment agreements related to citing, permitting or operation of such facility.
(j) 
All documents required by federal and/or state law regarding registered lobbyist(s) acting on behalf of the applicant or any related party.
(k) 
All insurance policies, closure accounts and/or documents relating to self-insurance for the subject application.
(l) 
A proposed citing agreement specifying the terms, conditions and provisions under which the facility shall be constructed, maintained and operated, including but not limited to the following terms, conditions and provisions:
[1] 
Facility construction and maintenance procedures.
[2] 
Operating procedures and practices, the design of the facility and its associated activities.
[3] 
Monitoring procedures, practices and standards necessary to ensure and continue to demonstrate that the facility will be operated safely.
[4] 
The services to be offered by the applicant to the community.
[5] 
The compensation, services and special benefits to be provided to the community by the applicant and the timing and conditions of their provisions.
[6] 
Provisions for renegotiation of any term, condition, or provision of the citing agreement or of the entire agreement.
[7] 
Provisions for resolving any disagreements in the construction and interpretation of the citing agreement that may arise between the parties.
[8] 
Provisions for compensation to be paid to abutting landowners, residents, occupants or impacted communities, landowners, residents or occupants.
[9] 
Provision for direct monetary payments to the Borough and special services to be provided for demonstrable adverse impact.
[10] 
Provision to assure health, safety, comfort, convenience and social and economic security of the residents and businesses in the Borough.
[11] 
Provision to assure the continuing economic viability of the project.
[12] 
Provision to assure the protection of environmental and natural resources.
[13] 
Provision to provide landowners, residents, occupants, businesses and industries for adverse economic impacts demonstrably attributable to the facility.
[14] 
Provision to compensate the Borough, the county and/or other agencies for the review costs incurred due to the applicant's proposal.
[15] 
Provision to provide site access to any and all Borough, county, state, federal employees and/or their consultants regarding review of the proposal or the site.
(4) 
The adequacy of all applicant submissions shall be determined by the professional engineer and/or consultant as designated by the Borough Council.
(5) 
All applicants for special exception under this section shall include the following certification: "I, the undersigned, under the pains and penalties of perjury, certify that I have personally examined and am familiar with the information submitted in the attached documents supporting the application, prepared by or under the direction of the developer, and that the information contained in the application and the supporting documents is true, accurate and complete." The above application is to be signed by the Chief Executive Officer of the application entity.
L. 
Impact study requirements. Any use required to submit a land development plan or designated as a special exception or conditional use may be required to submit a community and environmental impact analysis. The requirement for the analysis will be made by the Borough Council or the Zoning Hearing Board and shall be completed by professionals acceptable to the Borough, but paid for by the applicant. The analysis may be required to include any or all of the following information related to the proposed development or use:
(1) 
Acoustics study. The acoustics study shall identify the existing background level of noise and the anticipated noise impact from the proposed use. The report shall contain measures of existing ambient measurements, estimates or the noise measurements to be anticipated from the type of operations and equipment that are proposed for the use, and if there are any significant increases in those noise levels. The report shall also contain specific proposals intended to reduce noise levels emanating off the site. The study shall be based upon actual sound level measurements and estimates of potential noise impact at the property lines of the site proposed for the proposed use.
(2) 
Air quality study. An air quality study shall be prepared and submitted with the application that shall include an analysis of the existing and predicted air quality levels, including smoke, odors, fumes, dust and pollutants at the site. The study shall contain the sources of the information, the data and background tests that were conducted, and conclusions and recommendations as to what would be required to maintain the air quality at a level equal to or better than the existing background level prior to the proposed use.
(3) 
Community character impact analysis, including visual and aesthetic impacts of the proposed facility on adjacent properties and the community as a whole.
(4) 
Economic impact analysis. This analysis will focus on the impacts of the proposed facility on the local and regional economy, including the following:
(a) 
Changes to the tax base directly due to the proposed facility, including property and earned income taxes.
(b) 
Number of new full- and part-time employment positions created and/or retained by the facility.
(c) 
Number of temporary construction jobs created by the facility.
(d) 
Other effects of the facility on the local and regional economy.
(5) 
Emergency management and public safety impacts. This analysis will focus on new and/or special public safety and emergency needs created by the facility. Consideration should be given to fire protection, police service and emergency medical and/or management needs directly associated with the proposed facility.
(6) 
Geologic analysis and information. The geological analysis will include an analysis of the geology of the area underlying the proposed facility.
(7) 
Hydrologic and hydrogeologic analysis and information. This analysis will focus on the following:
(a) 
An identification of water resources in the area affected by the proposed facility and an analysis of the projected impacts of the proposed facility, on groundwater, surface water, wetlands and floodplains.
(b) 
Evaluation of the existing surface and subsurface hydrogeology, based upon historical data and on-site investigation and studies where such historical data, in the judgment of the Planning Commission, is inadequate. The study shall identify groundwater discharge and recharge areas that may be affected by the proposed use, map the groundwater table and analyze and delineate the effects of the proposed use on the hydrology, including surface and groundwater quantity and quality.
(c) 
Sources and destinations of surface water runoff, pre- and post-development runoff volumes and rates, analysis of chemical additives, erosion and sedimentation control plans, stormwater management facilities for the two-, five-, ten-, twenty-five-, fifty-, and one-hundred-year frequency storms to prevent any increase in runoff volumes or rates.
(d) 
Existing and proposed impervious ground cover and the extent and type of existing and proposed vegetative ground cover.
(e) 
Existing wetlands and the changes or steps proposed that would modify or protect the existing wetlands and their continued viability.
(f) 
Existing and proposed elevations and contours, areas of slope in excess of 15%, and proposals to prevent erosion and damage to such steep slope areas.
(8) 
Land use impact analysis. This study will focus on the present, past and adjacent land uses in the area affected by the proposed facility, and the impacts on and to these land uses by the facility.
(9) 
Soils analysis and information. This study will identify the soils classifications in the area affected by the facility, along with an analysis of the limitations posed by these soils in relation to proposed activities.
(10) 
Transportation and traffic impacts. This study will focus on the following:
(a) 
A description of the transportation and traffic impact area, including its major roads and potential traffic generation rates to be determined by current acceptable traffic generation references. The impact area shall incorporate all roads to be used by vehicles that will either originate or have a destination at the proposed facility. Existing twenty-four-hour and peak-hour traffic volume data will be provided for all streets that provide access to the proposed facility and for all of the collector and arterial streets that will serve the facility, as well as any major intersections within the impact area.
(b) 
Estimates of the total number of vehicle trips to be generated by the proposed use for a typical twenty-four-hour period, typical a.m. and p.m. peak periods, and maximum twenty-four-hour and peak-hour periods, and the assignment of future twenty-four-hour and peak-hour volumes to the road network and other streets that will serve the proposed facility based upon the projection of increased traffic volumes with the impact area.
(c) 
Projected twenty-four-hour and peak-hour turning movements for all access points to the proposed facility at any major intersection used by traffic originating or destined for the proposed facility.
(d) 
A capacity and level of service analysis on the major intersections and roadways to be impacted by the additional volumes generated by the proposed use.
(e) 
Accident analysis of all intersections and roadways within the impact area, categorized by accident type at each location.
(f) 
Structural analysis of intersections and roadways to be used by traffic originating at or destined for the proposed facility, including designation of areas of inferior design and inadequate maintenance, and the analysis of the ability of the existing roads to carry traffic of the volumes and weights that will be using the roadway for access to or from the proposed facility.
(g) 
A description of any street or road improvements that would be required to avoid problems or traffic congestion, traffic safety or deterioration to existing streets and roads because of increased traffic volume or weight of traffic, and the cost estimates of any proposed improvements that may be required.
(h) 
Description of any action proposed or offered by the applicant to correct or alleviate the impact of the proposed facility on the transportation network.
(i) 
The source of the standards used, a description of the procedures and analysis undertaken and the recommendations and conclusions of the professionals who prepared the report.
(11) 
Utility capacity analysis. An analysis of the capacity of existing public utility systems, including sanitary sewer, water supply, electricity, storm drainage, telecommunications, natural gas and other utilities required. The analysis shall determine capacities of any improvements and documentation from the respective utilities that service is available.
(12) 
Other critical resources analysis. The study shall identify other critical impact areas on-site or off-site that may be impacted by the proposed facility, including:
(a) 
The impact on natural vegetation, wildlife, archaeological, cultural and historic resources.
(b) 
The protective measures and procedures to protect the critical areas from damage, and the actions to be taken to minimize environmental damage to the critical areas on the site and surrounding areas during and after completion of the operation.

§ 360-22 Classification of commercial uses.

A. 
All commercial uses shall be classified according to § 360-22 (Use Classification Table). Should an applicant propose a use that is not listed in the Classification Table, the Zoning Hearing Board shall determine the appropriate use classification.
B. 
Use Classification Table. Where a question exists as to whether a proposed use falls within a general use category or a specific use, the Zoning Officer shall request an advisory recommendation from the Zoning Hearing Board.
Use Classification Table
General Use Category: Commercial
Specific Use
Classification
Notes
Adult use or facility
Class III
§ 360-21A
Ambulance service
Class III
Animal sales/service
Animal sales
Class II
Animal boarding
Class III
Animal grooming
Class II
Animal training
Class II
Animal supplies
Class II
Veterinary office or hospital
Class III
Antique and craft shops
Sale of collectible and craft goods
Class I
Not to exceed 2,500 square feet in gross floor area
Antique and craft shops
Sale of collectible and craft goods
Class II
In excess of 2,500 square feet in gross floor area
Artist studio
Class I
Automobile sales
Sale of new/used motor vehicles
Class III
Broadcast transmission facility (unmanned)
Broadcast transmission towers
Class III
§ 360-21C
Building and construction materials or service
Class III
Catering service
Class I
Commercial filming
Class I
Commercial recreation and entertainment
Bowling alley
Class III
Concert facilities (outdoor)
Class III
Electronic game center
Class II
Golf course (public or private)
Class III
Skating rinks
Class III
Tennis and racquet ball courts
Class III
Theaters (indoor)
Class II
All other commercial recreation and/or entertainment
Class III
Communication facility (manned)
Radio and television stations, internet facilities
Class II
§ 360-21C
Commercial stores (not classified elsewhere)
Variable
As per review and action by the Zoning Hearing Board
Eating/drinking establishments
Restaurant, general
Class II
Restaurant, fast food
Class III
Tavern/supper club
Class II
Membership clubs
Class I
Financial institutions
Class II
Food and beverage sales
Class II
Funeral/internment service
Class I
Hair styling salon/barber shop
Class I
Home and business service
Class I
Group care facility
Class I
Hardware store
Class II
Horticulture
Class I
Laboratories
Class II
Maintenance and/or repair service
Class I
Not to include repair and/or maintenance of internal combustion engines
Maintenance and/or repair of internal combustion engines
Class III
Mall and/or shopping center
Class III
Mini-storage
Self and mini-storage
Class III
Model home (commercial)
Class III
Nursing home
Class III
Offices
Medical/dental
Class I
Professional offices
Class I
Office center
Class III
Pawnshop
Class III
Personal improvement service
Health club, spa
Class II
All other
Class I
Professional service
Class II
Public garage
Class II
Retail sales/rentals
Furniture, appliance, and other large consumer goods
Class II
Convenience store
Class II
Retail sales
Class II
Therapeutic massage establishment
Class II
Travel service
Class I
Vehicle/equipment sales and service
Car rental
Class III
Car wash
Class III
Service station
Class III
Repair
Class III
Sales/rentals
Class III
Storage
Class III
Visitor accommodations
Motels
Class III
Hotels and inns
Class II
Bed and breakfast
Class I
Waste storage, treatment, processing and/or disposal facilities
Mixed-use district only
Class III
§ 360-21K