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Logan Township City Zoning Code

PART 9

5 Institutional Districts

§ 901.5 Purpose.

[Ord. 04-13-00; as amended by Ord. 09-14-00; by Ord. 9-13-01; by Ord. 12-11-03; by Ord. 09-24-09; and by Ord. 03-10-11A]
It is the purpose and intent of this District to make provisions for institutional uses; and to encourage a harmonious pattern of development which can mutually benefit the Township and these institutions.

§ 902.5 Permitted Uses.

[Ord. 04-13-00; as amended by Ord. 09-14-00; by Ord. 9-13-01; by Ord. 12-11-03; by Ord. 09-24-09; and by Ord. 03-10-11A]
1. 
Public and private schools, colleges and universities and the following related uses and structures:
A. 
Dormitories.
B. 
Cafeterias and snack bars owned by or operated in conjunction with the school, college and/or university.
C. 
Ancillary service facilities selling or providing books, educational supplies, art supplies, athletic supplies, or other incidental clothing or food items owned by or operated in conjunction with the school, college and/or university.
D. 
Gymnasiums, stadiums, playing fields, courts, and rinks and swimming and diving facilities, and other athletic facilities.
E. 
Accessory uses on the same lot or tract with and customarily incidental to any of the foregoing permitted uses owned by or operated in conjunction with the school, college and/or university.
F. 
All uses and/or structures located on real estate owned by any public and/or private school, college and/or university may be developed, owned, leased and/or maintained by persons and/or entities other than the public and/or private school, college and/or university.
2. 
Public and private hospitals, sanitariums, mental or health center, nursing home, or similar health facility.
3. 
Institution or home for children, the aged, the indigent, or the handicapped.
4. 
Governmental uses and structures; except garages, warehouses, and storage yards.
5. 
Child day care centers.
6. 
Public libraries, community centers, and museums.
7. 
Churches and similar places of worship, parish houses, and convents.
8. 
Communications antennas mounted on an existing public utility transmission tower, building or other structure, and communications equipment buildings subject to the regulations governing communications antennas and communications equipment buildings at § 1018.
9. 
A solar collection system subject to the general conditions and standards set forth in Part 10, § 1021, of this Chapter 27.

§ 903.5 Prohibited Uses.

[Ord. 04-13-00; as amended by Ord. 09-14-00; by Ord. 9-13-01; by Ord. 12-11-03; by Ord. 09-24-09; and by Ord. 03-10-11A]
It is understood that any use not complying with the specifications of this Part is prohibited.

§ 904.5 Height Regulations.

[Ord. 04-13-00; as amended by Ord. 09-14-00; by Ord. 9-13-01; by Ord. 12-11-03; by Ord. 09-24-09; and by Ord. 03-10-11A]
The maximum height of a building shall be the same as for Residence R-2 Districts.

§ 905.5 Area Regulations.

[Ord. 04-13-00; as amended by Ord. 09-14-00; by Ord. 9-13-01; by Ord. 12-11-03; by Ord. 09-24-09; and by Ord. 03-10-11A]
1. 
Yard Area Setbacks for Buildings. No building or structure shall be erected or enlarged unless the minimum yard areas and setbacks are provided as follows:
A. 
Front Yard - Not less than 60 feet.
B. 
Side Yard - Not less than 12 feet each. Where abutting upon a Residence District, there shall be provided side yards equal to 35 feet each.
C. 
Rear Yard - Not less than 25 feet, plus not less than an additional 15 feet, thereby being 40 feet where abutting a Residence District.
2. 
Yard Area Setbacks for Parking Areas.
A. 
No parking area shall be constructed or enlarged unless the minimum setback is 70 feet from the property line of adjoining residentially zoned property.
B. 
Parking areas may be constructed or enlarged with a minimum setback of 10 feet from any public road right-of-way or property line of any nonresidentially zoned property.

§ 906.5 Coverage Regulations.

[Ord. 04-13-00; as amended by Ord. 09-14-00; by Ord. 9-13-01; by Ord. 12-11-03; by Ord. 09-24-09; and by Ord. 03-10-11A]
The lot coverage shall be no more than 40%.

§ 907.5 Off-Street Parking.

[Ord. 04-13-00; as amended by Ord. 09-14-00; by Ord. 9-13-01; by Ord. 12-11-03; by Ord. 09-24-09; and by Ord. 03-10-11A]
Off-street parking requirements shall be provided as required or permitted in accordance with Part 10, § 1017, of this chapter.

§ 908.5 Additional Provisions.

[Ord. 04-13-00; as amended by Ord. 09-14-00; by Ord. 9-13-01; by Ord. 12-11-03; by Ord. 09-24-09; and by Ord. 03-10-11A]
1. 
Upon recommendation by the Township Engineer to the Board of Supervisors, a traffic study may be required in conjunction with any proposed use in accordance with Part 10, § 1015, of the Township of Logan Code of Ordinances.
2. 
A buffer area, fencing or similar screening may be required along any or all property lines, or portions thereof, or between uses on a lot in accordance with Part 10, § 1015, of the Township of Logan Code of Ordinances.
3. 
Structures to be used for residential purposes only within said district shall conform to the front, side and rear yard requirements of Residence R-2 Districts.