Lower Saucon Township
City Zoning Code

ARTICLE XI

Village Center District VC

§ 180-60 Purpose.

The Village Center District comprises and is intended to maintain the character of the area known as "Seidersville." It is a moderately dense and compact district, much like a village. It offers a wide array of residential uses. The district is or may be accessible to public water and sewer facilities and served by collector roads.

§ 180-61 Permitted uses.

The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted by right by the Zoning Officer, provided that the use type, dimensional and all other applicable requirements of this chapter are satisfied:

All the following uses require site plan approval in accordance with § 180-102:

Commercial uses:

Bank or financial office without drive-in facilities.

Small appliance and equipment repair.

Laundromat; public water and sewer required.

Craft shop or similar uses by artisans, provided noise levels do not exceed ordinance limits.

Studio for art, dance, music or photography, provided noise levels do not exceed ordinance limits.

Cultural uses:

Library.

Community center.

Cultural facility.

(Reserved)[1]

Editor's Note: Former Subsection A(3), Lodging, was repealed 7-16-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-09.

Public service uses:

Government facility, Township.

Fire and emergency station.

Hospital; public water and sewer required (see § 180-121).

Recreational uses:

Club, private (see § 180-111).

Recreation and park, public.

Residential uses:

Single-family cluster developments (see § 180-116):

Single-family duplex.

Single-family attached dwelling.

Rental and/or condominium (see § 180-117):

Rooming house.

Sit-down restaurant uses without drive-in facilities.

Sit-down; public water and sewer required.

Tavern; public water and sewer required.

Retail uses; not to include strip malls or shopping centers:

Specialty retail stores, including uses such as bakery, florists, and similar uses:

Service uses:

Office, medical and professional.

Public utility facility (see § 180-123).

Funeral home.

Barber, beauty shop and other similar personal services; public water and sewer required.

Nursery school or day-care (see § 180-127).[2]

Editor’s Note: Former Subsection A(10), regarding forestry, which immediately followed, was repealed 7-17-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-04.

The following uses do not require site plan approval unless required by an overlay zone:

Residential uses:

Single-family detached dwelling.

Residential group homes (see § 180-118).

[Added 11-16-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-05]

Service uses:

[Added 11-16-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-06]

Nontower commercial communication facilities (see § 180-127.1).

Forestry (see § 180-127.2).

[Added 7-17-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-04]

§ 180-62 Conditional uses.

[Amended 7-16-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-09]

The following uses and their accessory uses may be permitted when authorized as a conditional use by the Township Council, subject to the provisions of this chapter:

Lodging:

Bed-and-breakfast homes.

Residential uses:

Conversion; site plan required (see § 180-115).

Recreational uses:

Club, lodge or social building, private (see § 180-111).

Service uses:

Nursing home or extended-care facility; site plan required (see § 180-121).[1]

Editor’s Note: Former Subsection D(2), regarding antennae mounted on existing or otherwise permitted buildings or structures as service uses, which immediately followed this subsection, was repealed 11-16-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-06.

§ 180-63 Accessory uses.

Accessory uses are permitted by right and/or by conditional use if accessory to a conditional use. The following accessory uses are permitted in this district, subject to all yard regulations and the applicable provisions of other zoning regulations:

§ 180-64 Lot requirements.

The following dimensional requirements apply to each lot in the VC District by right and by conditional use and subject to applicable provisions of this chapter. Only one principal use is permitted per lot in this district.

Area: minimum 8,000 square feet.

Width: minimum 60 feet.

Maximum impervious surface: See charts provided in § 180-127.3 for single-family detached dwelling uses; 40% maximum for all other uses.

[Amended 4-6-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-02]

Building coverage: See charts provided in § 180-127.3 for single-family detached dwelling uses; 30% maximum for all other uses.

[Amended 4-6-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-02]

Maximum total floor area of all floors of the building: 6,000 square feet.

Height: maximum 37 feet (no more than three floors).

§ 180-65 Yard requirements.

The following yard requirements apply to each principal use permitted in this district by right and by conditional use, subject to further applicable provisions of this chapter:

Front yard: minimum 25 feet.

Side yard: minimum 10 feet.

Rear yard: minimum 25 feet.

§ 180-65.1 Architectural requirements.

To maintain the historic character of the neighborhood, all uses, other than single-family detached dwellings, are subject to architectural review by the Planning Commission and approval by the Township Council in regard to:

Exterior elevation views.

Exterior finish, including material type and color of proposed or remodeled buildings.

Exterior lighting and fixtures.

During this review, the applicant must present plans and written descriptions and photos (optional) to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Township Council that the proposed building, structure or use will maintain or enhance the historical character of the neighborhood.

Lower Saucon Township
City Zoning Code

ARTICLE XI

Village Center District VC

§ 180-60 Purpose.

The Village Center District comprises and is intended to maintain the character of the area known as "Seidersville." It is a moderately dense and compact district, much like a village. It offers a wide array of residential uses. The district is or may be accessible to public water and sewer facilities and served by collector roads.

§ 180-61 Permitted uses.

The following uses and their accessory uses are permitted by right by the Zoning Officer, provided that the use type, dimensional and all other applicable requirements of this chapter are satisfied:

All the following uses require site plan approval in accordance with § 180-102:

Commercial uses:

Bank or financial office without drive-in facilities.

Small appliance and equipment repair.

Laundromat; public water and sewer required.

Craft shop or similar uses by artisans, provided noise levels do not exceed ordinance limits.

Studio for art, dance, music or photography, provided noise levels do not exceed ordinance limits.

Cultural uses:

Library.

Community center.

Cultural facility.

(Reserved)[1]

Editor's Note: Former Subsection A(3), Lodging, was repealed 7-16-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-09.

Public service uses:

Government facility, Township.

Fire and emergency station.

Hospital; public water and sewer required (see § 180-121).

Recreational uses:

Club, private (see § 180-111).

Recreation and park, public.

Residential uses:

Single-family cluster developments (see § 180-116):

Single-family duplex.

Single-family attached dwelling.

Rental and/or condominium (see § 180-117):

Rooming house.

Sit-down restaurant uses without drive-in facilities.

Sit-down; public water and sewer required.

Tavern; public water and sewer required.

Retail uses; not to include strip malls or shopping centers:

Specialty retail stores, including uses such as bakery, florists, and similar uses:

Service uses:

Office, medical and professional.

Public utility facility (see § 180-123).

Funeral home.

Barber, beauty shop and other similar personal services; public water and sewer required.

Nursery school or day-care (see § 180-127).[2]

Editor’s Note: Former Subsection A(10), regarding forestry, which immediately followed, was repealed 7-17-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-04.

The following uses do not require site plan approval unless required by an overlay zone:

Residential uses:

Single-family detached dwelling.

Residential group homes (see § 180-118).

[Added 11-16-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-05]

Service uses:

[Added 11-16-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-06]

Nontower commercial communication facilities (see § 180-127.1).

Forestry (see § 180-127.2).

[Added 7-17-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-04]

§ 180-62 Conditional uses.

[Amended 7-16-2003 by Ord. No. 2003-09]

The following uses and their accessory uses may be permitted when authorized as a conditional use by the Township Council, subject to the provisions of this chapter:

Lodging:

Bed-and-breakfast homes.

Residential uses:

Conversion; site plan required (see § 180-115).

Recreational uses:

Club, lodge or social building, private (see § 180-111).

Service uses:

Nursing home or extended-care facility; site plan required (see § 180-121).[1]

Editor’s Note: Former Subsection D(2), regarding antennae mounted on existing or otherwise permitted buildings or structures as service uses, which immediately followed this subsection, was repealed 11-16-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-06.

§ 180-63 Accessory uses.

Accessory uses are permitted by right and/or by conditional use if accessory to a conditional use. The following accessory uses are permitted in this district, subject to all yard regulations and the applicable provisions of other zoning regulations:

Satellite dishes (see § 180-129).

[Amended 11-16-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-06]

Fences and walls (see § 180-97.).

Home professional office/occupation; site plan required (see § 180-136.).

Noncommercial pools and tennis courts (see §§ 180-130 and 180-135.).

Parking spaces (see § 180-98.).

Recreational vehicle or travel trailer storage (see § 180-133).

Residential accessory buildings (see § 180-130).

Signs (See Article XVIA).

[Amended 3-6-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-01]

Solar energy collection equipment (see § 180-129).

Temporary stands or offices (see § 180-132).

Windmills and other power-generating equipment (see § 180-129).

§ 180-64 Lot requirements.

The following dimensional requirements apply to each lot in the VC District by right and by conditional use and subject to applicable provisions of this chapter. Only one principal use is permitted per lot in this district.

Area: minimum 8,000 square feet.

Width: minimum 60 feet.

Maximum impervious surface: See charts provided in § 180-127.3 for single-family detached dwelling uses; 40% maximum for all other uses.

[Amended 4-6-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-02]

Building coverage: See charts provided in § 180-127.3 for single-family detached dwelling uses; 30% maximum for all other uses.

[Amended 4-6-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-02]

Maximum total floor area of all floors of the building: 6,000 square feet.

Height: maximum 37 feet (no more than three floors).

§ 180-65 Yard requirements.

The following yard requirements apply to each principal use permitted in this district by right and by conditional use, subject to further applicable provisions of this chapter:

Front yard: minimum 25 feet.

Side yard: minimum 10 feet.

Rear yard: minimum 25 feet.

§ 180-65.1 Architectural requirements.

To maintain the historic character of the neighborhood, all uses, other than single-family detached dwellings, are subject to architectural review by the Planning Commission and approval by the Township Council in regard to:

Exterior elevation views.

Exterior finish, including material type and color of proposed or remodeled buildings.

Exterior lighting and fixtures.

During this review, the applicant must present plans and written descriptions and photos (optional) to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Township Council that the proposed building, structure or use will maintain or enhance the historical character of the neighborhood.