Manheim Township Lancaster County
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XXIV
T-Zone Overlay Areas
[Amended by 4-25-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-05]
§ 500-198 Purpose.
The purpose of the T-Zone Overlay Areas is as follows:
A.
To address and incorporate the goals of the Manheim Township Comprehensive Plan.
B.
To promote the efficient use of land within the urban and village growth areas of Manheim Township, thereby preserving agricultural areas outside of the designated growth areas.
C.
To organize and enhance the form of development based on the rural to urban transect, where the development within each T-Zone Overlay Area has distinct physical characteristics, regardless of use, worthy of being preserved, promoted and emulated.
D.
To encourage design compatibility between new development, infill and redevelopment and existing neighborhoods.
E.
To enhance streetscapes throughout Manheim Township to become more pedestrian friendly.
F.
To promote a greater mix of compatible uses and dwelling types throughout the Township.
G.
To expand and enhance the open space and pedestrian network.
H.
To provide focused provisions to address the unique needs of particular areas, such as the Villages of Neffsville and Oregon, highway regeneration along commercial corridors, the Lancaster Airport, and urban transition areas identified in the Manheim Township Comprehensive Plan.
I.
To promote context-sensitive massing, proportion, height, articulation and detailing of buildings, streetscape elements, signage, and landscaping in accordance with Appendix A, Form-Based Code Standards.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Said appendix is included as attachments to this chapter.
J.
To promote more appropriate development types in specific areas of Manheim Township as illustrated in Appendix B, Transformation Concepts.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Said appendix is included as attachments to this chapter.
K.
To promote the use of best practices and sound land use planning principles in Planned Residential Development in accordance with Appendix C, Design Standards.[3]
[3]
Editor's Note: Said appendix is included as attachments to this chapter.
L.
To promote the use of best practices and sound land use planning principles in accordance with Appendix D, Best Practices and Models.[4]
[4]
Editor's Note: Said appendix is included as attachments to this chapter.
§ 500-199 Applicability; explanation of provisions; supplemental regulations.
A.
This article applies to all new development, change of use, and redevelopment, including development and redevelopment of accessory buildings and uses incidental to elementary and secondary schools, located within a T-Zone Overlay Area as described herein and shown on the T-Zone Overlay Area Map, which is incorporated herein by reference and made a part of this chapter. The T-Zone Overlay Area Map is separated into eight distinct T-Zone Overlay Areas, each with specific regulations as set forth in this article and in Appendixes A, B, C, and D,[1] particularly Table A-1, Applicability of Appendix A. The T-Zone Overlay Areas are as follows:
(1)
T-1 Natural Resources Overlay Area (T-1).
(2)
T-4 Urban Neighborhood Overlay Area (T-4).
(3)
T-5 Oregon Village Overlay Area (T-5).
(4)
T-5 Neffsville Village Overlay Area (T-5).
(5)
T-6 Urban Transition Overlay Area (T-6).
(6)
D-Retrofit Overlay Area (D-R).
(7)
D-Airport Overlay Area (D-A).
(8)
D-Corridor Overlay Area (D-C).
[1]
Editor's Note: Said appendixes are included as attachments to this chapter.
B.
All existing uses within the T-Zone Overlay Areas shall be governed by the applicable underlying zoning district regulations.
C.
All subdivision, land development, and redevelopment located within a T-Zone Overlay Area as shown on the T-Zone Overlay Area Map shall be governed by and comply with the district regulations in this Article XXIV. Where such regulations conflict with those of the underlying district, these regulations shall supersede, unless otherwise specified. Where such regulations conflict with those governed by the Planned Residential Development regulations, the Planned Residential Development regulations shall apply. Where regulations are not specified herein, but are specified within the underlying district, the underlying district regulations shall rule.
D.
Unless otherwise specified, the supplemental regulations found in Articles XVIII, XX, XXI, XXII, XXV and XXVI shall apply.
E.
The design standards, transformation concepts, and best practices found in Appendixes A, B, C and D shall apply.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Said appendixes are included as attachments to this chapter.
§ 500-200 T-1 Natural Resources Overlay Area.
A.
Purpose. The following natural resource protection standards are established to protect the public health, safety, and welfare by minimizing adverse environmental impacts and are specifically authorized by Section 604 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, 53 P.S. § 10604. These standards are intended to meet the following purposes:
(1)
Promote and implement Sections 603(c)(7), 603(g)(2), and 604(1) of the Act,[1] providing for the protection and preservation of environmentally sensitive areas and natural resources through municipal zoning ordinances.
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. §§ 10603(c)(7), 10603(g)(2), and 10604(1).
(2)
Define and delineate selected environmental resources within the Township and establish resource protection standards to assist the Township in reducing the impact proposed uses will have on the environment.
(3)
Conserve, protect, and preserve valuable natural resources within the Township in accordance with the goals and objectives of the Manheim Township Comprehensive Plan.
B.
Applicability. It shall be a violation of this article to regrade, fill, pipe, divert, channel, build upon, or otherwise alter or disturb a natural resource protected by this section prior to the submission, review, and approval of an application for development.
(1)
Where disturbance of a natural resource is permitted, it shall not take place until it has been determined that such disturbance is consistent with the provisions of this section and other applicable article provisions.
(2)
Restrictions to the disturbance of resources shall apply before, during, and after construction on a site.
(3)
In the event that two or more natural resource areas identified in this section overlap, the resources with the most restrictive standard (the least amount of permitted alteration, regrading, clearing, or building) shall apply to the area of overlap.
C.
Floodplains. All floodplain areas shall be subject to Chapter 268, Floodplain Management, of the Code of the Township of Manheim. Areas subject to flooding, as defined in Chapter 268 shall not be used to compute minimum lot area requirements, but may be used to compute density in Planned Residential Developments and apartment developments.
D.
Riparian buffers/riparian forest buffers.
(1)
Delineation.
(a)
The required riparian buffer or riparian forest buffer width shall be 50 feet from the edge of all natural permanent or intermittent streams, rivers, brooks, runs, creeks, channels, swales, ponds, lakes or other body of surface water carrying or holding surface water or watercourse measured perpendicularly from the following reference points: top of bank of perennial streams, center line of intermittent streams, and mean water level of lakes and ponds. A riparian buffer or riparian forest buffer shall not be required adjacent to man-made swales or man-made detention facilities utilized solely for stormwater management from the project site.
(b)
Where areas of the 100-year floodplain or a wetland a but the riparian buffer or riparian forest buffer, the riparian buffer or riparian forest buffer shall be extended to encompass the entire 100-year floodplain and wetland area.
(2)
Protection standards.
(a)
Existing vegetated areas shall be preserved to the maximum extent possible, except that invasive species shall be removed and replaced with native species.
(b)
The following uses shall have a minimum separation distance from the top of bank of any stream, floodplain, or wetland included in the riparian buffer or riparian forest buffer, unless a more stringent separation distance is required by the jurisdictional agency:
Use | Minimum Separation (feet, as measured from top of stream bank) |
|---|---|
Septic drain fields and sewer disposal systems | 100 |
Solid waste disposal facilities/junkyards | 300 |
Petroleum storage facilities | 150 |
Application of biosolids | 100 |
(c)
Filling, regrading or disturbance.
[1]
Except as listed below, no filling, regrading, or disturbance shall be permitted within the riparian buffer or riparian forest buffer outside of the floodplain:
[a]
Provision for unpaved trail access.
[b]
A soil or stream conservation project, including reforestation and stream bank stabilization, approved by the Lancaster County Conservation District.
[c]
Livestock crossings; and
[d]
Infrastructure and public utilities.
[2]
The above uses shall be permitted to disturb a maximum of five of the riparian buffer or riparian forest buffer.
(d)
Areas of the riparian buffer or riparian forest buffer within the floodplain shall be in accordance with Chapter 268, Floodplain Management, of the Code of the Township of Manheim.
(e)
There shall be no disposal of trash or any other materials, except as permitted above, within the riparian buffer or riparian forest buffer.
E.
Wetlands.
(1)
Delineation. The applicant shall delineate the limits of wetlands on the site in accordance with the following:
(a)
A full wetland delineation report conducted by a qualified wetland biologist, soil scientist, or environmental professional of demonstrated qualifications shall be submitted to Manheim Township. If there is a question as to the accuracy of the wetland delineation report, the Township may hire a qualified consultant to review the delineation and recommend revisions at the applicant's expense.
(b)
Such a professional shall certify that the methods used correctly reflect the currently accepted technical concepts set forth and accepted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, including identification and analysis of wetland vegetation, hydric soils, and hydrologic indicators. Methods used in the delineation report shall be acceptable to the Township Engineer.
(c)
The wetland report shall include a determination of whether wetlands are present or not present on the site and a full delineation, area measurement (in square feet), and description of any wetlands determined to be present.
(d)
A wetlands delineation report shall identify areas where the following criteria are met, even if the report concludes that such areas do not meet the standards:
[1]
Areas delineated as wetlands in the National Wetlands Inventory and/or the 1990 Lancaster County Natural Areas Inventory.
[2]
Areas consisting of one or more of the following soil types having a very high percentage of hydric components, as designated by the Natural Resource Conservation Service:
[a]
Bail silt loam (Ba).
[b]
Bowmansville silt loam (Bo).
[c]
Holly silt loam (Hg).
[d]
Towhee silt loam, 0% to 3% slopes (ToA).
[e]
Watchung extremely stony silt loam, 0% to 8% slopes (WbB)B.
(2)
Resource protection standards.
(a)
Any applicant proposing a use, activity, or improvement which would entail the regrading or placement of fill in wetlands shall provide the Township with proof that the PADEP and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have been contacted to determine the applicability of state and federal wetland regulations. The applicant shall concurrently provide to the Township a copy of the application and any other wetlands information submitted to PADEP and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
(b)
Wetlands shall not be regraded, filled, piped, diverted, channeled, built upon, or otherwise altered or disturbed except where state or federal permits have been obtained.
(c)
Existing wetlands shall not be used for stormwater management, except where the wetlands are highly degraded, and a mitigation program is provided.
(d)
A thirty-five foot wetlands buffer shall be maintained around the wetland's boundary. This buffer shall be conserved for naturally occurring vegetation or the reestablishment of native plant species. No land disturbance is permitted within the wetlands buffer.
(e)
No septic drain fields or sewage disposal systems shall be located within 100 feet of the wetlands boundary. The replacement of existing septic systems shall comply with the 100-foot setback, regardless of the location of the existing system.
§ 500-201 T-4 Urban Neighborhoods Overlay Area.
[Amended 6-9-2025 by Ord. No. 2025-08]
A.
Permitted uses. Uses shall be permitted in accordance with the underlying Zoning District, except that:
(1)
Dormitories for colleges and universities located within the Township are permitted as an accessory use to continuing care retirement communities (underlying IN District only).
B.
Area and bulk regulations:
(1)
Maximum building height: 36 feet, except that nonresidential or mixed-use building within 150 feet of the T-6 Urban Transition Overlay Area, the D-C Corridor Overlay Area, or the D-R Retrofit Overlay Area shall be permitted to increase the maximum height to 50 feet with the purchase of transferable development rights in accordance with Article XXVI. However, all structures are subject to §§ 500-179 and 500-185 of this chapter.
(2)
Build-to line.
(a)
A build-to line shall be established for each development, or in the case of a Planned Residential District, for each block within the development. Such build-to line shall fall within the range of 10 feet to 25 feet for all uses, except that:
[1]
Agricultural uses shall be in accordance with the underlying zoning district regulations.
[2]
In the case of infill properties, the build-to line for new principal structures shall be equal to or less than the front yard setback of the principal buildings on adjacent parcels but shall not exceed the maximum of 25 feet, except that the building setbacks listed in § 500-184 shall apply.
(b)
In the case of an existing nonconforming building that cannot meet the build-to line, a fence, hedge, or wall shall be constructed along the build-to line in order to maintain the street wall.
(3)
Minimum required open area:
(a)
Residential uses: in accordance with the underlying zoning district.
(b)
Nonresidential uses: 25%.
(4)
Minimum lot area and setback requirements. Unless otherwise specified, in accordance with the underlying zoning district.
C.
Design requirements.
(1)
All subdivision, land development, and redevelopment within the T-Zone Overlay Areas shall comply with the design standards in Appendix A.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The appendixes cited in this subsection are included as attachments to this chapter.
(2)
All subdivision, land development and redevelopment shall be consistent with the design standards of applicable transformation concepts in Appendix B.
(3)
All subdivision, land development, and redevelopment within the T-Zone Overlay Areas shall comply with the design standards in Appendix C.
(4)
All subdivision, land development and redevelopment shall be consistent with the applicable best practices in Appendix D.
§ 500-202 T-5 Neffsville Village Overlay Area.
A.
Purpose: to enhance the viability of the Village of Neffsville as a traditional village where growth is intended to be directed, while preserving and enhancing the traditional physical character, mix of uses, and promoting economic development.
B.
Permitted uses. Uses shall be permitted in accordance with the underlying zoning district, except that:
(1)
Motor vehicle sales and service and washing facilities shall not be permitted within the overlay area.
(2)
The following additional uses shall be permitted in any nonresidential district within the T-5 Neffsville Village Overlay Area:
(a)
Apartments in combination with business uses.
(b)
Hotels/motels with a maximum of 25 guest rooms.
(c)
Park-and-ride facilities.
(d)
Restaurants with or without outdoor dining. (See § 500-234.)
(3)
Planned residential development shall be required on all new residential development on five acres or more within the T-5 Neffsville Village Overlay Area.
C.
Maximum density. The maximum density permitted in the T-5 Neffsville Village Overlay Area shall be in accordance with the underlying zoning district, except that such density may be increased through the purchase of transferable development rights in accordance with Article XXVI.
D.
Area and bulk regulations:
(1)
Maximum building height: 36 feet, except those buildings along Lititz Pike shall be permitted to increase the maximum height to 50 feet with the purchase of transferable development rights in accordance with Article XXVI. However, all structures are subject to §§ 500-179 and 500-185 of this chapter.
(2)
Build-to line.
(a)
A build-to line shall be established for each development, or in the case of planned residential development, for each block within the development. Such build-to line shall fall within the range of 10 feet to 20 feet for all uses, except that:
[1]
Agricultural uses shall be in accordance with the underlying zoning district regulations.
[2]
In the case of infill properties, the build-to-line for new principal structures shall be equal to or less than the front yard setback of the principal buildings on adjacent parcels but shall not exceed the maximum of 25 feet.
(b)
In the case of an existing nonconforming building that cannot meet the build-to line, a fence, hedge or wall shall be constructed along the build-to line in order to maintain the street wall.
(3)
Minimum required open area:
(a)
Single-family detached dwellings: 40%.
(b)
Single-family semidetached and duplex dwellings: 40%.
(c)
Single-family attached/townhouses and apartment buildings: 30%.
(d)
Nonresidential uses: 20%.
(4)
Building size.
(a)
New nonresidential or mixed-use buildings, other than elementary and secondary schools, shall have a maximum building footprint of 7,500 square feet.
(b)
New nonresidential or mixed-use buildings, other than elementary and secondary schools, shall have a maximum length of 150 feet.
(c)
Accessory buildings associated with elementary and secondary schools shall have a maximum building footprint of 20,000 square feet and a maximum building length of 250 feet.
(5)
Minimum lot area and setback requirements. Unless otherwise specified, in accordance with the underlying zoning district.
E.
General design requirements.
(1)
All subdivision, land development, and redevelopment within the T-Zone Overlay Areas shall comply with the design standards in Appendix A.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The appendixes cited in this subsection are included as attachments to this chapter.
(2)
All subdivision, land development and redevelopment shall be consistent with the design standards of applicable transformation concepts in Appendix B.
(3)
All subdivision, land development and redevelopment shall be consistent with the applicable design standards in Appendix C.
(4)
All subdivision, land development and redevelopment shall be consistent with the applicable best practices in Appendix D.
§ 500-203 T-5 Oregon Village Overlay Area.
A.
Purpose. To permit as an option in specific circumstances and by conditional use a coordinated master site planned development process which permits a mixture of medium and higher density residential development via providing a variety of dwelling types and a mixture of various office, commercial uses and hospitality services by capitalizing on the transportation opportunities and public utilities while protecting the surrounding agricultural uses and historic character of the Village of Oregon. The intent of the Board of Commissioners in enacting the Oregon Village Overlay Area is:
(1)
To encourage a variety of uses, including medium and higher density mixed residential and commercial development.
(2)
To encourage increased flexibility in order to promote mixed use.
(3)
To encourage development in an orderly and compatible manner which maximizes the transportation opportunities along the major roadways while protecting the quality and character of the Village of Oregon and surrounding agricultural uses.
(4)
To encourage a pattern of vehicular circulation and pedestrian accessibility to minimize traffic congestion while promoting safe and easy pedestrian movement.
(5)
To reduce the excessive sprawl of development and segregation of land uses that result in the inefficient use of irreplaceable natural resources due to the dependence on private vehicles for transportation.
(6)
To discourage generic-type modern suburban development that bears no relation to the historic development pattern of Lancaster County.
(7)
To promote a high quality of design for buildings, parking areas and open space areas.
(8)
To provide for the growth of existing businesses within the T-5 Oregon Village Overlay Area.
(9)
To protect and preserve our natural environment.
(10)
To protect and preserve historical structures.
(11)
To encourage more efficient use of land through compact development in areas capable of supporting compact development.
B.
Location and general development criteria.
(1)
All regulations within the T-5 Oregon Village Overlay Area shall apply to those uses listed below if the master site planned development process is pursued. All other uses shall be controlled by the regulations of the underlying zoning district. Where the regulations of the T-5 Oregon Village Overlay Area conflict with other provisions of this chapter, the regulations of the T-5 Oregon Village Overlay Area shall prevail. The T-5 Oregon Village Overlay Area shall be permitted as a conditional use in accordance with the general standards as set forth in § 500-263C herein and specific criteria as set forth below. Where the general and specific criteria overlap, the specific criteria shall supersede the general criteria.
(2)
In compliance with Section 605(2) and (3) of the Municipalities Planning Code,[1] this overlay provides an optional set of design standards that can be applied to property within the Oregon Village Overlay Area. The Board of Commissioners may also, by conditional use approval, permit the applicant to modify the design standards of this overlay, if such modification will enable the design of a better development. The design standards of this overlay and the modified design standards that may be approved by the Board of Commissioners shall be considered voluntarily self-imposed by the applicant but enforceable by the Township.
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10605(2) and (3).
C.
Options for development. The T-5 Oregon Village Overlay Area provides for flexibility in planning and designing new developments by providing for two forms of development referred to as "options" and summarized below:
(1)
Option one: uses and developments permitted in the underlying zoning district. The provisions of the underlying zoning districts shall govern. See the applicable underlying zoning districts for permitted uses, lot and building-related dimensional standards and provisions.
(2)
Option two: master site planned development.
(a)
Where the "Option two" provisions of this section are chosen, the provisions of the T-5 Oregon Village Overlay Area shall be met and shall supersede the provisions of the underlying zoning district, unless otherwise provided by this section.
(b)
After a master site planned development is approved by conditional use, the land area included in the master site plan shall be permitted to be developed in accordance with the approved master site plan and reviewed and approved in accordance with the preliminary and final plan requirements in Chapter 440, Subdivision and Land Development, of this Code.
(c)
Master site planned developments may be developed in phases and be owned and constructed by different applicants, provided that the phase of the master site plan development is consistent with the master site plan. A phase of the master site planned development shall not contain less than two acres.
(d)
If the applicant's land extends into an adjacent municipality or zoning district, the master site plan shall also show such area with a plan for coordinated road and infrastructure system.
(e)
Where feasible and appropriate, the master site plan shall be coordinated with any existing, proposed or approved development on adjacent land.
(f)
Any changes proposed within a previously approved master site planned development will require the obtainment of a conditional use. Minor revisions of the master site planned development that were previously approved as a part of the master site planned development are permitted by right if they do not violate any conditions imposed as a part of the approval of the master site planned development and do not change any principal use. An owner of a part of the property within the master site planned development shall be permitted to propose the modification of the portion of the master site plan owned by such applicant, provided that the area within the master site plan complies with the area and bulk regulations set forth in § 500-203G.
(g)
One transferable development right is required to be acquired in accordance with Article XXVI for each three gross acres included in the master site planned development.
(h)
Building heights shall be permitted to increase to the maximum height of 55 feet with the purchase of transferable development rights in accordance with Article XXVI.
D.
Minimum requirements for a master site planned development.
(1)
Both public sewer and public water service are required.
(2)
Minimum tract acreage. A minimum of 10 gross acres of land shall be required to qualify for a master site planned development. The acres comprising the master site planned development shall not be required to be contiguous if the tracts are separated by a street. Applications that expand previously approved master site planned development shall have no minimum area requirement.
E.
Permitted uses. The following uses are permitted within approved master site planned developments:
(1)
Agricultural uses and necessary buildings, including farm dwellings, related to the tilling of the land, the raising of farm products, the raising and keeping of horses, cattle, and other livestock, the raising of poultry and poultry products, and the sale of farm and/or garden products on a retail basis (see § 500-210), subject to the area and bulk regulations set forth in § 500-16.
(2)
Single-family detached dwellings.
(3)
Single-family semidetached dwellings.
(4)
Duplex dwellings.
(5)
Apartment dwellings.
(6)
Townhouse dwellings.
(7)
Houses of worship.
(8)
Community clubs. (See § 500-228.)
(9)
Offices, professional and medical/dental.
(10)
Full-service hotels.
(11)
Limited-service hotels.
(12)
Banks and financial institutions. (See § 500-211.)
(13)
Retail sales of goods and services; provided, however, that adult establishments and body art establishments are not permitted.
(14)
Holiday tree sales.
(15)
Convenience stores.
(16)
Retail sales of lawn and garden care products and the outdoor sale of nursery stock.
(17)
Public parks and public recreation areas.
(18)
Community facilities.
(19)
Public utility installations. (See § 500-221.)
(20)
Temporary retail sales. (See § 500-225).
(21)
Day-care centers. (See § 500-215.)
(22)
Restaurants with or without outdoor dining. (See § 500-234.)
(23)
Fueling station associated with a retail store or convenience store.
(24)
Bed-and-breakfast establishments. (See § 500-212.)
(25)
Commercial recreation facilities.
(26)
Agritourism enterprises.
(27)
Educational institutions.
(28)
Elementary and secondary schools.
(29)
Group homes.
(30)
Municipal services.
(31)
Supermarkets.
(32)
Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the above permitted uses.
F.
Master site plan development components. Development within a master site planned development may be composed of two components or portions thereof. Each development qualifying for consideration as a master site planned development shall comply with the following:
(1)
The residential component shall be permitted to comprise a part of or all of the gross acres within the master site planned development and shall comply with the following:
(a)
Residential development, including single-family detached, single-family semidetached, duplex dwellings, townhouse dwellings and apartment dwellings, shall not exceed a maximum of 10 dwelling units per gross acre of the residential component within the master site planned development. The maximum dwelling units per gross acre proposed within the various phases or areas within the master site plan shall be identified. The number of dwelling units per gross acre as used herein shall be based upon the number of dwelling units in relation to the total land area proposed for the residential component within the master site planned development, including, but not limited to, the area for the nonresidential uses as set forth in § 500-203F(1)(b) below, rights-of-way, interior parking areas, access drives, private streets, sidewalks, common open space, public or semipublic parks and playgrounds, and stormwater facilities.
(b)
Nonresidential uses, as set forth in § 500-203E, shall not exceed 25% of the gross acres of the residential component.
(c)
Single-family detached dwellings shall abut existing single-family detached dwellings on adjoining lots that are not a part of the master site plan development. This requirement shall not apply if the residential uses are separated from each other by a public street, dedicated to and maintained by the Township, or where a setback of 150 feet from the property line is provided.
(d)
Agricultural uses: no minimum or maximum area of the residential component.
(2)
The mixed center component shall be permitted to comprise a part of or all of the gross acres within the master site planned development and shall comply with the following:
(a)
Nonresidential uses: As set forth in § 500-203E.
(b)
Residential uses, including apartments on upper floors over permitted ground floor nonresidential uses, and those residential uses as set forth in § 500-203E, shall not exceed a maximum of six dwelling units per gross acre of the mixed center component of the master site planned development and shall not be less than two dwelling units per gross acre of the mixed center component of the master site planned development. The number of dwelling units per gross acre as used herein shall be based upon the number of dwelling units in relation to the total land area proposed for the mixed center component of the master site planned development, including, but not limited to, the area for the nonresidential uses, rights-of-way, interior parking areas, access drives, private streets, sidewalks, common open space, public or semipublic parks and playgrounds, and stormwater facilities.
(c)
Agricultural uses: no minimum or maximum area of the gross acres of the component.
(3)
Common open space.
(a)
A minimum of 20% of the gross tract area shall be designated as common open space. Where both a mixed center component and a residential component are proposed, a minimum of 20% of the required open space shall be located within the mixed center component. Common open space shall be combined into an interconnected network of open space and pedestrian gathering places that also connect to adjoining tracts.
(b)
A maximum of 50% of the required common open space may contain stormwater and drainage easements.
(c)
The master site planned development shall have at least one central plaza or green that is a minimum of 7,500 square feet that serves as a gathering place for patrons, employees, visitors and/or residents. This central plaza or green shall be embellished with pedestrian amenities, such as civic art or fountains, benches, pedestrian-scale lighting, walkways or sidewalks, and landscaping consisting of native species.
(d)
Existing attractive or unique natural features, such as streams, creeks, ponds, woodlands, specimen trees and other areas of mature vegetation, are encouraged to be preserved in a natural state as part of a greenway.
(e)
As part of the conditional use approval, the Board of Commissioners may condition that a nonmotorized path or greenway be accommodated and/or installed in accordance with the standards in Chapter 440, Subdivision and Land Development, of this Code.
(f)
The ownership, administration and maintenance of common open space shall be approved by the Board of Commissioners and shall be arranged in accordance with § 500-187.
(g)
The construction schedule of the development shall coordinate the improvements of the common open space with the construction of the development. At no time in the development of the various phases may the total area of common open space in the phases developed be less than 15% of the gross area of the developed lands, unless additional areas to produce the required percentage are permanently reserved as common open space on the remaining land of the total development.
G.
Area and bulk regulations for principal buildings and permitted uses. See the table of area and bulk regulations.
H.
Streets within a master site planned development.
(1)
A minimum of two interconnections with the existing public street system shall be provided where possible.
(2)
If an alley is proposed, it shall conform to the following requirements:
(a)
The alley shall be a private street and shall not be dedicated to the Township. The rights of access and maintenance must be clearly defined in an agreement and approved by the Township Solicitor.
(b)
Minimum paved width: 10 feet (one way).
(c)
Width of easement: 20 feet (two way).
(d)
No parking shall be permitted on either side of the cartway of the alley.
(e)
Curbing shall not be required except at corners of intersections with other street types. At such corner locations, curbing shall be required for the entire corner radius and five feet preceding same. Such curbing shall not extend more than six inches above the finished pavement.
(f)
Alley lighting shall be provided on garages or poles adjacent to the alley. Lighting fixtures and poles shall be of consistent architectural style and shall complement the predominant architectural theme.
(g)
Design speed shall not exceed 10 mph.
I.
Parking. The master site planned development shall meet the parking requirements contained in Article XX, except as modified herein:
(1)
Parking for apartment dwellings shall be located within 400 feet of the apartment building entrance.
(2)
All off-street parking spaces required within a master site planned development for two or more uses may be provided in common parking garages/decks or parking lots, provided that the number of spaces is not less than the sum of the spaces required for each use individually, unless modified hereby.
(3)
All or part of the off-street parking spaces required within a master site planned development may be provided in parking garages/decks or parking lots located on a separate lot or lots within 300 feet walking distance from the use for which the parking is required, provided that the separate lot must be located within the master site planned development.
(4)
Parking for permitted uses within the master site planned development that share common parking facilities, excluding residential and hotel spaces, 4.5 spaces per 1,000 square feet of gross floor area shall be provided for all such uses.
(5)
The parking lot layout shall take into consideration pedestrian circulation. Pedestrian crosswalks shall be provided where necessary and appropriate and shall be integrated into the network of pedestrian walkways, sidewalks and nonmotorized paths.
(6)
A protected sidewalk or pathway within parking lots shall be required if the number of parking spaces within the parking lot exceeds 100 spaces.
(7)
Parking areas shall not be required to be located in the same zoning district as the building use, provided that the parking area is within the master site planned development area within the Oregon Village Overlay Area.
J.
Loading and other service areas. When provided, the master site planned development shall meet the loading requirements contained in Article XX, § 500-154, in addition to the following:
(1)
Screening and landscaping shall prevent direct views of the loading areas and other service areas from adjacent properties or from the public right-of-way. Screening shall also prevent spillover glare, noise or exhaust fumes.
(2)
Screening and buffering shall be achieved through walls, fences and/or landscaping and shall be a minimum of five feet high at time of planting. Recesses in the buildings or depressed access ramps may also be used.
(3)
The placement of loading docks, solid waste facilities, recycling facilities and other service areas shall be placed with consideration to apartments located on the upper floor of mixed-use buildings.
(4)
Dumpsters shall be set back a minimum of 25 feet from any residentially zoned properties adjoining the master site planned development and shall be enclosed or screened from view from adjoining properties, residential uses, or the public right-of-way.
K.
Sidewalks and nonmotorized paths.
(1)
Sidewalks with a minimum of five feet in width within the residential component and a minimum width of eight feet within the mixed center component shall be provided on both sides of all streets within the master site planned development. Where sidewalks are provided, the width of the sidewalk shall accommodate the following where applicable:
(a)
Sidewalks shall be wide enough to accommodate a five foot clearance for outdoor seating for restaurant uses.
(b)
Bus shelters or waiting areas.
(c)
Sidewalk displays in front of retail establishments.
(d)
Decorative trash receptacles in the vicinity of nonresidential and nonagricultural uses.
(2)
The establishment of nonmotorized paths is integral to the overall pedestrian connectivity in the Township. Linkages to adjacent developments and neighborhoods with pedestrian and nonmotorized paths are recommended wherever possible. The Board of Commissioners may require, as a condition of final plan approval, the dedication and/or improvement of nonmotorized paths. The standards for nonmotorized paths are set forth in Chapter 440, Subdivision and Land Development, of this Code.
L.
Additional building and site design standards.
(1)
Architectural guidelines shall be submitted with the application for overall master site planned development approval by the Township. The guidelines shall be prepared by a registered architect licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The architectural guidelines shall demonstrate architectural styling and themes for the neighborhood and clearly prescribe suggested architectural elements, proportions, fenestration, roof pitches, detailing, alignment, and hierarchy. When the architectural guidelines have been approved in conjunction with the approval of the overall master site planned development approval, these architectural guidelines shall then be recorded in the Lancaster County Recorder of Deeds office concurrent with the recording of final land development plan for the master site planned development. Architectural guidelines will be reviewed by the Board of Commissioners and approved as it deems appropriate.
(2)
Sidewalk displays. See § 500-235.
M.
Master site plan and accompanying documents. The applicant shall prepare and submit a master site plan with its application for conditional use. Such master site plan shall include the following specifications and accompanying documents:
(1)
Tract boundary and adjacent landowners.
(2)
Location of development within the Township and adjacent municipalities.
(3)
North point, scale and date.
(4)
Landmarks within the tract, including the location of all existing streets, buildings, easements, rights-of-way, sanitary sewers, water mains, storm drainage structures, and watercourses.
(5)
All existing land uses and lot lines within 200 feet of the proposed development, including the location of all public and private streets, drives or lanes, railroads, historic sites and other significant natural or man-made features.
(6)
Significant topographical and physical features.
(7)
A list of site data, including, but not limited to, the following:
(a)
Total acreage of the tract.
(b)
Proposed gross area of the development.
(c)
Proposed gross mixed center.
(d)
Proposed gross residential density.
(e)
Acreage and percentage of open space.
(f)
Proposed number of parking spaces.
(g)
Proposed number of lots.
(h)
Potential size and location of proposed structures.
(i)
Identification of proposed generalized land uses.
(j)
Potential lot configuration.
(k)
Proposed landscape plan.
(l)
Proposed interior street layout and parking lot configuration.
(m)
Proposed interior circulation plan for vehicular and pedestrian traffic, including sidewalks, nonmotorized paths and bikeways.
(n)
Proposed open space areas.
(o)
Proposed phasing plan for the development.
(8)
Proposed architectural guidelines for the master site planned development.
N.
Supplemental regulations. The uses in the T-5 Oregon Village Overlay Area are also subject to applicable regulations contained in the following articles, except to the extent modified in this section:
(1)
Article XVIII, Signs.
(2)
Article XX, Off-Street Parking and Loading.
(3)
Article XXI, Accessory Uses.
(4)
Article XXII, General Regulations.
(5)
Article XXVI, Transfer of Development Rights (TDR).
(6)
Article XXV, Performance Standards.
(7)
Appendixes A, B, and D.[2]
Area and Bulk Table | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Use | Maximum Building Height (feet)* | Minimum Lot Area (square feet) | Minimum Lot Width (feet) | Minimum Lot Depth (feet) | Minimum Yard Dimensions (feet) | Perimeter Buffer | Minimum Open Area | Maximum Building Length (feet) | ||||
At Street Line — ROW | At Front Yard Setback Line | Front Yard | Side Yard | Rear Yard | Interior Yard | |||||||
Single-family detached dwellings | 35 | 3,800 | 35 | 40 | 95 | 12 | 9 | 8 | None | 40% | None | |
Single-family semidetached dwellings | 35 | 3,100 (per DU) | 30 (per DU) | 32 (per DU) | 95 | 12 | 9 (each side) | 8 | None | 40% | None | |
Duplex dwellings | 35 | 3,100 (per DU) | 30 | 32 | 95 | 12 | 9 (each side) | 8 | None | 40% | None | |
Apartment dwellings** | 55 | 2,000 (per DU) | 100 | 150 | 150 | 25 | 50 | 50 | 25 | None | 40% | 200 |
Townhouse dwellings | 35 | 1,900 | 16 | 20 | 95 | 12 | 9 (each side) | 8 | None | 40% | None | |
Houses of worship | 55 | 40,000 | 100 | 150 | 100 | 25 | 25 | 50 | 20 | 50% | 150 | |
Community clubs (see § 500-228) | 35 | 40,000 | 100 | 150 | 100 | 25 | 25 | 50 | 20 | 50% | 150 | |
Offices, professional | 35 | 40,000 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 50 | 25; 75 (adjacent to res) | 25; 75 (adjacent to res) | 25 | 20 | 20% | 150 |
Full-service hotels | 55 | 80,000 | 100 | 200 | 200 | 100 | 50; 75 (adjacent to res) | 50; 75 (adjacent to res) | 25 | 10 | 40% | 300 |
Limited-service hotels | 55 | 80,000 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 50 | 25; 75 (adjacent to res) | 25; 75 (adjacent to res) | 25 | 10 | 20% | 300 |
Banks and similar financial institutions (see § 500-211) | 35 | 40,000 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 50 | 25; 75 (adjacent to res) | 25; 75 (adjacent to res) | 20 | 20% | 150 | |
Offices, medical/dental, professional | 35 | 40,000 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 50 | 25; 75 (adjacent to res) | 25; 75 (adjacent to res) | 25 | 20 | 150 | |
Retail sales of goods and services (provided, however, that adult and body art establishments are not permitted) | 35 | 40,000 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 50 | 25; 75 (adjacent to res) | 25; 75 (adjacent to res) | 25 | 20 | 20% | |
Supermarkets | 35 | 80,000 | 150 | 200 | 200 | 100 | 50; 75 (adjacent to res) | 50; 75 (adjacent to res) | 25 | 10 | 20% | 300 |
Holiday tree sales (see § 500-226) | ||||||||||||
Convenience stores | 35 | 40,000 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 50 | 25; 75 (adjacent to res) | 25; 75 (adjacent to res) | 25 | 20 | 20% | 150 |
Retail sales of lawn and garden products and the outdoor sale of nursery stock | 35 | 40,000 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 50 | 25; 75 (adjacent to res) | 25; 75 (adjacent to res) | 20 | 20% | 150 | |
Public parks and public recreation areas | 35 | None | 50 | 50 | None | 25 | 20 | 35 | None | None | ||
Community facilities | 40,000 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 50 | 25; 75 (adjacent to res) | 25; 75 (adjacent to res) | 20 | 20% | 150 | ||
Public utility installations (see § 500-221) | 35 | None | None | None | None | 25 | 10 | 10 | 25 | None | ||
Temporary retail sales (see § 500-225) | ||||||||||||
Day-care centers (see § 500-215) | 35 | 20,000 | 100 | 100 | 150 | 50 | 25 | 50 | 20 | 20% | 50 | |
Restaurants (see § 500-211) | 35 | 20,000 | 100 | 100 | 150 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 20% | 150 |
Fueling station associated with a retail store or convenience store | 35 | 40,000 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 50 | 25; 75 (adjacent to res) | 25; 75 (adjacent to res) | 20 | 20% | 150 | |
Bed-and-breakfast establishments (see § 500-212) | ||||||||||||
Commercial recreation facilities | 35 | 40,000 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 50 | 25; 75 (adjacent to res) | 25; 75 (adjacent to res) | 20 | 20% | 150 | |
Agritourism enterprise (see § 500-210C) | 10 acres | |||||||||||
Educational institutions | 35 | 40,000 | 100 | 150 | 100 | 25 | 25 | 50 | 20 | 50% | 150 | |
Elementary and secondary schools | 35 | 40,000 | 100 | 150 | 100 | 25 | 25 | 50 | 20 | 50% | 150 | |
Group homes (see § 500-217) | 35 | 20,000 | 100 | 100 | 150 | 50 | 25 | 50 | 20 | 20% | 150 | |
Municipal services | 35 | 40,000 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 50 | 25; 75 (adjacent to res) | 25; 75 (adjacent to res) | 20 | 20% | 150 | |
Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the above permitted uses | ||||||||||||
Area and Bulk Table | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Use | Maximum Building Height (feet)* | Minimum Lot Area (square feet) | Minimum Lot Width (feet) | Minimum Lot Depth (feet) | Minimum Yard Dimensions (feet) | Perimeter Buffer | Minimum Open Area | Maximum Building Length (feet) | ||||
At Street Line — ROW | At Front Yard Setback Line | Front Yard | Side Yard | Rear Yard | Interior Yard | |||||||
Single-family detached dwellings | 35 | 3,800 | 35 | 40 | 95 | 12 | 9 | 8 | None | 40% | None | |
Single-family semidetached dwellings | 35 | 3,100 (per DU) | 30 (per DU) | 32 (per DU) | 95 | 12 | 9 (each side) | 8 | None | 40% | None | |
Duplex dwellings | 35 | 3,100 (per DU) | 30 | 32 | 95 | 12 | 9 (each side) | 8 | None | 40% | None | |
Apartment dwellings** | 55 | 2,000 (per DU) | 100 | 150 | 150 | 25 | 50 | 50 | 25 | None | 40% | 200 |
Townhouse dwellings | 35 | 1,900 | 16 | 20 | 95 | 12 | 9 (each side) | 8 | None | 40% | None | |
Houses of worship | 55 | 40,000 | 100 | 150 | 100 | 25 | 25 | 50 | 20 | 50% | 150 | |
Community clubs (see § 500-228) | 35 | 40,000 | 100 | 150 | 100 | 25 | 25 | 50 | 20 | 50% | 150 | |
Offices, professional | 35 | 40,000 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 50 | 25; 75 (adjacent to res) | 25; 75 (adjacent to res) | 25 | 20 | 20% | 150 |
Full-service hotels | 55 | 80,000 | 100 | 200 | 200 | 100 | 50; 75 (adjacent to res) | 50; 75 (adjacent to res) | 25 | 10 | 40% | 300 |
Limited-service hotels | 55 | 80,000 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 50 | 25; 75 (adjacent to res) | 25; 75 (adjacent to res) | 25 | 10 | 20% | 300 |
Banks and similar financial institutions (see § 500-211) | 35 | 40,000 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 50 | 25; 75 (adjacent to res) | 25; 75 (adjacent to res) | 20 | 20% | 150 | |
Offices, medical/dental, professional | 35 | 40,000 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 50 | 25; 75 (adjacent to res) | 25; 75 (adjacent to res) | 25 | 20 | 150 | |
Retail sales of goods and services (provided, however, that adult and body art establishments are not permitted) | 35 | 40,000 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 50 | 25; 75 (adjacent to res) | 25; 75 (adjacent to res) | 25 | 20 | 20% | |
Supermarkets | 35 | 80,000 | 150 | 200 | 200 | 100 | 50; 75 (adjacent to res) | 50; 75 (adjacent to res) | 25 | 10 | 20% | 300 |
Holiday tree sales (see § 500-226) | ||||||||||||
Convenience stores | 35 | 40,000 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 50 | 25; 75 (adjacent to res) | 25; 75 (adjacent to res) | 25 | 20 | 20% | 150 |
Retail sales of lawn and garden products and the outdoor sale of nursery stock | 35 | 40,000 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 50 | 25; 75 (adjacent to res) | 25; 75 (adjacent to res) | 20 | 20% | 150 | |
Public parks and public recreation areas | 35 | None | 50 | 50 | None | 25 | 20 | 35 | None | None | ||
Community facilities | 40,000 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 50 | 25; 75 (adjacent to res) | 25; 75 (adjacent to res) | 20 | 20% | 150 | ||
Public utility installations (see § 500-221) | 35 | None | None | None | None | 25 | 10 | 10 | 25 | None | ||
Temporary retail sales (see § 500-225) | ||||||||||||
Day-care centers (see § 500-215) | 35 | 20,000 | 100 | 100 | 150 | 50 | 25 | 50 | 20 | 20% | 50 | |
Restaurants (see § 500-211) | 35 | 20,000 | 100 | 100 | 150 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 20% | 150 |
Fueling station associated with a retail store or convenience store | 35 | 40,000 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 50 | 25; 75 (adjacent to res) | 25; 75 (adjacent to res) | 20 | 20% | 150 | |
Bed-and-breakfast establishments (see § 500-212) | ||||||||||||
Commercial recreation facilities | 35 | 40,000 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 50 | 25; 75 (adjacent to res) | 25; 75 (adjacent to res) | 20 | 20% | 150 | |
Agritourism enterprise (see § 500-210C) | 10 acres | |||||||||||
Educational institutions | 35 | 40,000 | 100 | 150 | 100 | 25 | 25 | 50 | 20 | 50% | 150 | |
Elementary and secondary schools | 35 | 40,000 | 100 | 150 | 100 | 25 | 25 | 50 | 20 | 50% | 150 | |
Group homes (see § 500-217) | 35 | 20,000 | 100 | 100 | 150 | 50 | 25 | 50 | 20 | 20% | 150 | |
Municipal services | 35 | 40,000 | 150 | 150 | 150 | 50 | 25; 75 (adjacent to res) | 25; 75 (adjacent to res) | 20 | 20% | 150 | |
Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the above permitted uses | ||||||||||||
[2]
Editor's Note: Said appendixes are included as attachments to this chapter.
§ 500-204 T-6 Urban transition overlay area.
[Amended 3-28-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-05; 11-27-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-16]
A.
Purpose. The purpose of this overlay is to encourage integrated mixed use, high density residential, pedestrian interconnectivity, enhanced visual character, transit oriented development around the Amtrak train station.
B.
Permitted uses:
(1)
Existing uses provided redevelopment or expansion of existing uses are consistent with this article.
(2)
Apartment dwellings.
(3)
Townhouse dwellings.
(4)
Public parks and recreation areas.
(5)
Group homes. (See § 500-217.)
(6)
Offices, professional and medical/dental.
(7)
Community facilities.
(8)
Public utility installations.
(9)
Banks and financial institutions.
(10)
Markets.
(11)
Restaurants with or without outdoor dining. (See § 500-234.)
(12)
Retail sales of goods and services.
(13)
Retail sales of alcoholic beverages.
(14)
Full-service hotels.
(15)
Limited-service hotels.
(16)
Veterinarian offices.
(17)
Temporary retail sales. (See § 500-225.)
(18)
Holiday tree sales. (See § 500-226.)
(19)
Day-care centers. (See § 500-215.)
(20)
Educational institutions (less than 20,000 square feet of gross floor area).
(21)
Parking structures and parking garages.
(22)
Bed-and-breakfast establishments. (See § 500-212.)
(23)
Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the above permitted uses.
C.
The following uses are permitted as a special exception when authorized by the Zoning Hearing Board. In granting any special exception, the Board may attach certain conditions to its approval which, in addition to the requirements listed within this chapter, it feels are necessary requirements in order to preserve and protect the character of the T-6 Urban Transition Overlay in which the proposed use would be located.
(1)
Houses of worship.
(2)
Community clubs.
(3)
Elementary and secondary schools.
(4)
Boardinghouses.
(5)
Commercial recreation facilities.
(6)
Educational institutions (20,000 square feet of gross floor area or greater).
D.
The following uses shall not be permitted within the T-6 Urban Transition Overlay, regardless of underlying district:
(1)
Drive-through facilities, adult establishments, motor vehicle sales area or building, motor vehicle fueling stations, motor vehicle service station or garage, motor vehicle washing facility, and motor vehicle wrecking facility.
E.
Area and bulk regulations:
(1)
Building height:
(a)
Minimum building height: 35 feet.
(b)
Maximum building height: 85 feet. However, all structures are subject to §§ 500-179 and 500-185 of this chapter. Such height increase may be permitted in accordance with the following:
[1]
The perimeter buffer shall be increased by one foot along the side and rear yards for each five feet (or fraction thereof) of height over 35 when the structure is adjacent to a residential use in a residential district and that structure is less than 85 feet in height.
(2)
Build-to line.
(a)
A build-to line shall be established for each development, or for each block within the development, so long as the build-to line becomes shallower with more intensely developed blocks. Such build-to line shall fall within the range of eight feet to 15 feet for all uses, except that:
[1]
In the case of an existing nonconforming building that cannot meet the build-to line, a fence, hedge or wall shall be constructed along the build-to line in order to maintain the street wall.
(3)
Maximum building length. No building shall exceed 200 feet in length; provided, however, that:
(a)
There must be a visual break in the building facade every 75 feet. Such break shall consist of, as a minimum, a two foot recess or projection projecting from the building for a linear distance of 15 feet along the facade; or at least a 30° angle of deflection of the building's center line. Such break shall extend the entire height of the building. Color and texture variations may accompany the above facade treatments.
(b)
The maximum length may be increased to a length of 300 feet with the purchase of transferable development rights in accordance with Article XXVI.
(4)
Public parks and public recreation areas:
(a)
Minimum lot area: none.
(b)
Minimum lot width: 50 feet.
(c)
Minimum lot depth: none.
(d)
Minimum yard dimensions:
[1]
Side yard, each side: 20 feet.
[2]
Rear yard: 35 feet.
(e)
Minimum open area: none.
(5)
Public utility installations:
(a)
Minimum lot area: none.
(b)
Minimum lot width: none.
(c)
Minimum lot depth: none.
(d)
Minimum yard dimensions:
[1]
Side yard, each side: 12 feet.
[2]
Rear yard: 12 feet.
(e)
Perimeter buffer: 10 feet along all lot lines, including the front yard.
(f)
Minimum open area: none.
(g)
Landscaping and screening. (See § 500-220.)
(6)
Bed-and-breakfast establishments. Such uses shall comply with the requirements of § 500-212.
(7)
Other permitted uses by right, except when located in an existing building:
(a)
Sewer and water. Public sewer and/or public water service are required.
(b)
Minimum lot area: 20,000 square feet.
(c)
Minimum lot width:
[1]
At street line: 50 feet.
[2]
At front yard setback line: 50 feet.
(d)
Minimum lot depth: 100 feet.
(e)
Minimum yard dimensions:
[1]
Side yard, each side: 10 feet; subject to § 500-204E(1)(b)[1] which requires an increased setback with an increase in height when adjacent to a residential use or residential district.
[2]
Rear yard: 10 feet; subject to § 500-204E(1)(b)[1] which requires an increased setback with an increase in height when adjacent to a residential use or residential district.
[3]
Perimeter buffer, rear and side yards: 10 feet.
(f)
Minimum open area: 15%.
(8)
Uses by special exception, except where located in an existing building, shall meet the following requirements:
(a)
Sewer and water. Both public sewer and public water service are required.
(b)
Minimum lot area: 40,000 square feet.
(c)
Minimum lot width:
[1]
At street line: 150 feet.
[2]
At front yard setback line: 150 feet.
(d)
Minimum lot depth: 150 feet.
(e)
Minimum yard dimensions:
[1]
Side yard, each side: 10 feet; subject to § 500-204E(1)(b)[1] which requires an increased setback with an increase in height when adjacent to a residential use or residential district.
[2]
Rear yard: 20 feet; subject to § 500-204E(1)(b)[1] which requires an increased setback with an increase in height when adjacent to a residential use or residential district.
[3]
Perimeter buffer, rear and side yards: 10 feet.
(f)
Minimum open area: 20%.
(g)
All pedestrian and vehicular traffic patterns shall be located in a manner that reduces or eliminates potential hazards to the people utilizing the facility.
F.
Design requirements.
(1)
All subdivision, land development, and redevelopment within the T-Zone Overlay shall comply with the design standards in Appendix A.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The appendixes cited in this subsection are included as attachments to this chapter.
(2)
All subdivision, land development and redevelopment shall be consistent with the applicable transformation concepts in Appendix B.
(3)
All subdivision, land development and redevelopment shall be consistent with the applicable design standards in Appendix C.
(4)
All subdivision, land development and redevelopment shall be consistent with the applicable best practices in Appendix D.
(5)
All subdivision, land development and redevelopment shall comply with Article XVIII, Signs; Article XX, Off-Street Parking and Loading; Article XXI, Accessory Uses; Article XXII, General Regulations; and Article XXV, Performance Standards.
(6)
Mixed-use buildings that provide apartments or office uses over ground-floor commercial uses are strongly encouraged. Any use proposed in a mixed-use building shall be a permitted use within the overlay or underlying zoning district.
(7)
The street and alley network shall maintain blocks that emulate those found in northern Lancaster City, south of the T-6 Urban Transition Overlay. Existing streets and alleys shall be extended, where feasible.
(8)
For residential or mixed-use development, common open space areas shall be provided in accordance with Appendix A.
§ 500-205 D-R Retrofit Overlay Area.
[Added 4-25-2022 by Ord. No. 2022-05]
A.
Permitted uses:
(1)
Uses permitted per the underlying zoning district continue to be permitted in the overlay.
(2)
Offices, professional.
(3)
Community facilities.
(4)
Office, medical and dental.
(5)
Banks and financial institutions, whether or not in combination with offices.
(6)
Full-service hotels.
(7)
Limited-service hotels.
(8)
Commercial recreation facilities.
(9)
Laboratories for research and development.
(10)
Educational institutions.
(11)
Warehousing and mini warehousing facilities.
(12)
Public parks and public recreation areas.
(13)
Public utility installations.
(14)
Veterinarian offices. (See § 500-221.)
(15)
Temporary retail sales. (See § 500-225.)
(16)
Holiday tree sales. (See § 500-226.)
(17)
Conference/event centers. [Such uses shall comply with the requirements of § 500-238D(2).]
(18)
Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the above permitted uses.
B.
Area and bulk regulations:
(1)
Maximum building height: 45 feet, except those buildings shall be permitted to increase the maximum height to 64 feet with the purchase of transferable development rights in accordance with Article XXVI. However, all structures are subject to §§ 500-179 and 500-185 of this chapter. Such height increase may be permitted in accordance with the following:
(a)
No height increase shall be permitted within 150 feet of residentially zoned district or within 150 feet of the T-4 Urban Neighborhood Overlay, except where adjacent buildings in the T-4 Urban Neighborhood Overlay have been built to the maximum permitted height.
(b)
The perimeter buffer area shall be increased by one foot along the side and rear yards for each additional five feet of height, or fraction thereof, above 45 feet.
(c)
Any floor area above the fifth story shall be set back an additional 10 feet from the build-to line.
(2)
Build-to line.
(a)
A build-to line shall be established for each development, or for each block within the development, so long as the build-to line becomes shallower with more intensely developed blocks. Such build-to line shall fall within the range of 15 feet to 25 feet for all uses.
(b)
In the case of infill properties, the build-to line for new principal structures shall be equal to or less than the front yard setback of the principal buildings on adjacent parcels but shall not exceed the maximum of 25 feet, except that the setbacks listed in § 500-184 shall only apply to Fruitville Pike, Manheim Pike, Route 30, Route 222, and Oregon Pike north of Route 30.
(c)
In the case of an existing nonconforming building that cannot meet the build-to line, a fence, hedge or wall shall be constructed along the build-to line in order to maintain the street wall.
(3)
Maximum building length. No building, other than elementary and secondary schools, shall exceed 250 feet in length; provided, however, that:
(a)
There must be a visual break in the building facade every 75 feet. Such break shall consist of, as a minimum, a two foot recess or projection projecting from the building for a linear distance of 15 feet along the facade; or at least a 30° angle of deflection of the building's center line. Such break shall extend the entire height of the building. Color and texture variations may accompany the above facade treatments.
(b)
The maximum length may be increased to a length of 400 feet with the purchase of transferable development rights in accordance with Article XXVI.
(c)
Accessory buildings associated with elementary secondary schools shall have a maximum length of 250 feet.
(4)
Building size. Unless otherwise specified, in accordance with the underlying zoning district, other than accessory buildings associated with elementary and secondary schools which shall have a maximum building footprint of 20,000 square feet.
C.
Design requirements.
(1)
All subdivision, land development, and redevelopment within the T-Zone Overlay shall comply with the design standards in Appendix A.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The appendixes cited in this subsection are included as attachments to this chapter.
(2)
All subdivision, land development and redevelopment shall be consistent with the applicable transformation concepts in Appendix B.
(3)
All subdivision, land development and redevelopment shall be consistent with the applicable design standards in Appendix C.
(4)
All subdivision, land development and redevelopment shall be consistent with the applicable best practices in Appendix D.
§ 500-206 D-A Airport Overlay Area.
[Added 7-27-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-15; 8-14-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-10; 7-14-2025 by Ord. No. 2025-09]
A.
Purpose. The purpose of this overlay is to permit and encourage the development of uses dependent upon, supportive of, or related to air transportation and the aviation industry at the Lancaster Airport. This overlay is intended to provide for the efficient layout and operation of the airport, including facilities for commercial airline operations, air cargo, general aviation, instruction, and an appropriate range of retail and service uses that serve airport customers; permit transportation-related and operations-related activities; and permit limited industrial uses that are compatible with and/or supportive of the Lancaster Airport to locate within the immediate vicinity. All regulations of the Airport Safety Zones in § 500-185 shall apply throughout the overlay.
B.
Permitted uses.
(1)
Uses permitted in the underlying zoning district continue to be permitted in the overlay district.
(2)
The following uses shall be permitted throughout the D-A Airport Overlay as a use by right:
(a)
Agricultural use and necessary buildings.
(b)
Airports (underlying I-3 District only).
(c)
Industrial activities involving processing, production, repair, or testing and conversion, assembly, and nontoxic chemical operations.
(d)
Laboratories for research and development.
(e)
Limited-service hotel.
(f)
Public parks and public recreation areas.
(g)
Public utility installations.
(h)
Warehousing, mini warehousing and distribution facilities.
(i)
Educational institutions that support the aviation industry, such as aviation technical schools.
(j)
Public or commercial service establishments that support the aviation industry, such as security services and inspection facilities.
(k)
Business or industrial uses that are related to aviation and require direct access to an airport facility or aviation services, including assembly or sale of aircraft, air frames, aircraft engines, aircraft parts or associated components, radios or navigational equipment, and similar products or services; aircraft maintenance and repairs; and aviation service facilities.
(l)
Retail sales as an accessory use to the permitted industrial activities, where such sales are limited to a maximum of 10% of the total gross floor area of such activity, excluding motor vehicle service stations that are open to the public, motor vehicle sales, and adult establishments.
(m)
Commercial recreation facilities.
(n)
Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the above permitted uses.
(3)
The following uses shall be permitted throughout the overlay as a use by special exception:
(a)
Aviation-related dormitories.
(b)
Banks and financial institutions.
(c)
Parking structures and decks.
(d)
Community clubs in existing movie theaters. (See § 500-228.)
(e)
Day-care center as an accessory use to any of the uses by right.
(f)
Laundromat/laundry services.
(g)
Offices, professional.
(h)
Offices, medical and dental.
(i)
Restaurants without drive through service but with or without outdoor dining. (See § 500-234)
(j)
Retail service establishments, such as auto rental and travel agencies, and motor vehicle service stations.
(k)
Retail sales within an airport, provided that supermarkets, motor vehicle sales buildings, and adult establishments are not provided.
(l)
Theater churches. (See § 500-227.)
(m)
Convenience store within an airport property.
(n)
Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the above special exception use.
(o)
Conference/event center.
(p)
Market.
C.
Area and bulk regulations:
(1)
Sewer and water. Both public sewer and public water service are required for all uses other than agricultural uses.
(2)
Maximum building height: 35 feet, except that all structures are subject to §§ 500-179 and 500-185 of this chapter, and the maximum building height may be increased to a maximum height of 55 feet with the purchase of transferable development rights in accordance with Article XXVI. Where such height increase may be permitted, it shall be in accordance with the following:
(a)
No structure within 150 feet of residentially zoned land shall exceed three stories or 35 feet in height.
(b)
The perimeter buffer shall be increased to a minimum of 25 feet along the side and rear yards and 50 feet when adjacent to a residential use or zone.
(3)
Build-to line. Except as listed below, buildings shall be placed along a build-to line that falls within the range of 15 feet to 25 feet for all uses:
(a)
Where § 500-184 requires a greater setback, then such setback shall apply.
(b)
Where the principal use of a site is an airport, then a building setback of 50 feet shall apply to all property lines.
(c)
In the case of an existing nonconforming building that cannot meet the build-to line, a fence, hedge or wall shall be constructed along the build-to line in order to maintain the street wall.
(4)
Maximum building length. No building shall exceed 250 feet in length unless otherwise provided in this chapter; provided, however, that:
(a)
There must be a visual break in the building facade every 75 feet. Such break shall consist of, as a minimum, a two foot recess or projection projecting from the building for a linear distance of 15 feet along the facade; or at least a 30° angle of deflection of the building's center line. Such break shall extend the entire height of the building. Color and texture variations may accompany the above facade treatments.
(b)
The maximum length may be increased to a length of 400 feet with the purchase of transferable development rights in accordance with Article XXVI.
(5)
Minimum lot requirements:
(a)
Agricultural uses. [See § 500-16B(1).]
(b)
Airports:
[1]
Minimum lot area: 10 acres.
[2]
Minimum lot width: 300 feet.
[3]
Minimum lot depth: 300 feet.
[4]
Minimum yard dimensions:
[a]
Front yard: 50 feet. (See § 500-184.)
[b]
Side yard, each side: 50 feet; however, if the lot is adjacent to a residential district, the side yard shall be 75 feet on the side contiguous with the residential district.
[c]
Rear yard: 50 feet; however, if the lot is adjacent to a residential district, the rear yard shall be 75 feet along the side contiguous with the residential district.
[d]
Perimeter buffer: 10 feet; however, for any lot adjacent to a residential district, the perimeter buffer shall be 20 feet wide on all sides contiguous with the residential district.
[5]
Minimum open area: 80%.
(c)
Banks and financial institutions, restaurants, day-care centers:
[1]
Minimum lot area: 20,000 square feet.
[2]
Minimum lot width:
[a]
At street line: 100 feet.
[b]
At front yard setback line: 100 feet.
[3]
Minimum lot depth: 150 feet.
[4]
Minimum yard dimensions:
[a]
Front yard: 50 feet. (See § 500-184.)
[b]
Side yard, each side: 25 feet; provided, however, that if the lot is adjacent to a residential district; the side yard shall be 75 feet on the side contiguous with the residential district.
[c]
Rear yard: 25 feet; however, if the lot is adjacent to a residential district, the rear yard shall be 75 feet along the side contiguous with the residential district.
[d]
Perimeter buffer: 20 feet.
[e]
Minimum open area: 20%.
(d)
Other retail sales within the D-A Airport Overlay.
[1]
Separate structures for retail use shall be limited to 15,000 square feet.
[2]
Retail sales as part of structures containing other uses shall not exceed 15,000 square feet.
[3]
The total floor area of retail sales within an airport boundary shall be limited to 10% of the total floor area of all buildings located within the airport boundary.
(e)
Convenience stores within an airport property.
[1]
Minimum lot area: 40,000 square feet.
[2]
Minimum lot width:
[a]
At street line: 100 feet.
[b]
At front yard setback line: 100 feet.
[3]
Minimum lot depth: 150 feet.
[4]
Minimum yard dimensions:
[a]
Front yard: 50 feet. (See § 500-184.)
[b]
Side yard, each side: 25 feet.
[c]
Rear yard: 25 feet.
[d]
Perimeter buffer: 10 feet.
[5]
Minimum open area: 20%.
[6]
Maximum building footprint for a convenience store shall be limited to 7,000 square feet.
[7]
Vehicle fuel dispensing facilities shall be limited to a maximum of 16 fuel dispensers under a single canopy.
[8]
Convenience stores shall have a minimum of one access from an arterial legislative street route as identified by the Township.
[9]
No more than one convenience store shall be permitted within an airport property. Airport property shall mean all land within the tract presently containing an airport as existing of July 8, 2013, without regard to any future reduction/diminution of such parent tract by subsequent subdivision or sale of any part thereof, and shall include any future land acquisitions or additions to such parent tract, so that the single convenience store which may be permitted as a special exception on such parent tract shall be the sole and only convenience store which may be permitted on the parent tract or any remaining balance thereof following any subdivision or sale of any part thereof and any increase thereof following future additions thereto.
[10]
Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the convenience store use, including but not limited to, vehicle fuel canopies, pumps, and car wash, shall have a maximum building height of 35 feet and all minimum yard dimensions shall be in accordance with § 500-206C(5)(e)[4].
(f)
Community clubs in existing movie theaters. Such uses shall comply with the requirements of § 500-228.
(g)
Theater churches. Such uses shall comply with the requirements of § 500-227.
(h)
Public parks and public recreation areas:
[1]
Minimum lot area: none.
[2]
Minimum lot width: 50 feet.
[3]
Minimum lot depth: none.
[4]
Minimum yard dimensions:
[a]
Front yard: 25 feet. (See § 500-184.)
[b]
Side yard, each side: 20 feet.
[c]
Rear yard: 35 feet.
[d]
Minimum open area: none.
(i)
Public utility installations:
[1]
Minimum lot area: none.
[2]
Minimum lot width: none.
[3]
Minimum lot depth: none.
[4]
Minimum yard dimensions:
[a]
Front yard: 25 feet. (See § 500-184.)
[b]
Side yard, each side: 12 feet.
[c]
Rear yard: 12 feet.
[5]
Minimum open area: none.
[6]
Landscaping and screening. (See §§ 500-220 and 500-221.)
(j)
Commercial recreation facilities and conference/event centers:
[1]
Sewer and water. Both public sewer and public water service are required.
[2]
Minimum lot area: 40,000 square feet.
[3]
Minimum lot width:
[a]
At street line: 150 feet.
[b]
At front yard setback line: 150 feet.
[4]
Minimum lot depth: 150 feet.
[5]
Minimum yard dimensions:
[a]
Front yard: 50 feet, unless otherwise specified in the applicable T Zone Overlay or § 500-184.
[b]
Side yard, each side: 25 feet; provided, however, that if the lot is adjacent to a residential district, the side yard shall be 75 feet on the side contiguous with the residential district.
[c]
Rear yard: 25 feet; provided, however, that if the lot is adjacent to a residential district, the rear yard shall be 75 feet along the side contiguous with the residential district.
[6]
Minimum open area: 20%.
[7]
Landscaping and screening. (See §§ 500-220 and 500-221.)
[8]
Perimeter buffer: 20 feet.
[9]
Length of building: 300 feet.
(k)
Other permitted uses by right and by special exception:
[1]
Minimum lot area: 40,000 square feet.
[2]
Minimum lot width:
[a]
At street line: 100 feet.
[b]
At front yard setback line: 100 feet.
[3]
Minimum lot depth: 150 feet.
[4]
Minimum yard dimensions:
[a]
Front yard: 50 feet. (See § 500-184.)
[b]
Side yard, each side: 25 feet; provided, however, that if the lot is adjacent to a residential district, the side yard shall be 75 feet on the side contiguous with the residential district.
[c]
Rear yard: 25 feet; provided, however, that if the lot is adjacent to a residential district, the rear yard shall be 75 feet along the side contiguous with the residential district.
[d]
Perimeter buffer: 10 feet; provided, however, that for any lot adjacent to a residential district, the perimeter buffer shall be 20 feet wide on all sides contiguous with the residential district.
[5]
Minimum open area: 20%.
[6]
Markets shall have a minimum of one access point from an arterial legislative street route as identified by the Township.
[7]
No more than one market shall be permitted within an airport property. Airport property shall mean all land within the tract presently containing an airport as existing of July 8, 2013, without regard to any future reduction/diminution of such parent tract by subsequent subdivision or sale of any part thereof, and shall include any future land acquisitions or additions to such parent tract, so that the single market which may be permitted by special exception on such parent tract shall be the sole and only market which may be permitted on the parent tact or any remaining balance thereof following any subdivision or sale of any part thereof and any increase thereof following future additions thereto.
D.
Fencing. Fencing shall be provided as required by the FAA, the Department of Homeland Security, or the Transportation Security Administration.
E.
Screening. See §§ 500-220 and 500-221.
F.
Design requirements.
(1)
All subdivision, land development, and redevelopment within the T-Zone Overlay shall comply with the Design Standards in Appendix A.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Said appendix is included as attachments to this chapter.
G.
Supplemental regulations. The uses in this overlay are also subject to applicable regulations contained in the following articles:
(1)
Article XVIII, Signs.
(2)
Article XX, Off-Street Parking and Loading.
(3)
Article XXI, Accessory Uses.
(4)
Article XXII, General Regulations.
(5)
Article XXVI, Transfer of Development Rights (TDR).
(6)
Article XXV, Performance Standards.
§ 500-207 D-C Corridor overlay area.
A.
Permitted uses.
(1)
Uses shall be permitted in accordance with the underlying zoning district.
B.
Area and bulk regulations:
(1)
Maximum building height: 35 feet, except those buildings shall be permitted to increase the maximum height to 55 feet with the purchase of transferable development rights in accordance with Article XXVI. However, all structures are subject to §§ 500-179 and 500-185 of this chapter. Such height increase may be permitted in accordance with the following:
(a)
No height increase shall be permitted within 150 feet of residentially zoned land.
(b)
No height increase shall be permitted unless the building is within 300 feet of the D-R Corridor Overlay.
(c)
The perimeter buffer shall be increased by one foot for each additional foot of height along the side and rear yards.
(2)
Build-to line.
(a)
A build-to line shall be established for each development, or for each block within the development, so long as the build-to line becomes shallower with more intensely developed blocks. Such build-to line shall fall within the range of 15 feet to 25 feet for all uses.
(b)
In the case of infill properties, the build-to line for new principal structures shall be equal to or less than the front yard setback of the principal buildings on adjacent parcels but shall not exceed the maximum of 25 feet, except that the setbacks listed in § 500-184 shall apply.
(c)
In the case of an existing nonconforming building that cannot meet the build-to line, a fence, hedge or wall shall be constructed along the build-to line in order to maintain the street wall.
(3)
Maximum building length. No building shall exceed 150 feet in length; provided, however, that:
(a)
There must be a visual break in the building facade every 75 feet. Such break shall consist of, as a minimum, a two foot recess or projection projecting from the building for a linear distance of 15 feet along the facade; or at least a 30° angle of deflection of the building's center line. Such break shall extend the entire height of the building. Color and texture variations may accompany the above facade treatments.
(b)
The maximum length may be increased to a length of 250 feet with the purchase of transferable development rights in accordance with Article XXVI.
C.
Design requirements.
(1)
All subdivision, land development, and redevelopment within the T-Zone Overlay shall comply with the design standards in Appendix A.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The appendixes are included as attachments to this chapter.
(2)
All subdivision, land development and redevelopment shall be consistent with the applicable transformation concepts in Appendix B.
(3)
All subdivision, land development and redevelopment shall be consistent with the applicable design standards in Appendix C.
(4)
All subdivision, land development and redevelopment shall be consistent with the best practices in Appendix D.
D.
Supplemental regulations.
(1)
Article XVIII, Signs.
(2)
Article XX, Off-Street Parking and Loading.
(3)
Article XXI, Accessory Uses.
(4)
Article XXII, General Regulations.
(5)
Article XXVI, Transfer of Development Rights (TDR).
(6)
Article XXV, Performance Standards.
