Marcus Hook City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XI
Waterfront Mixed Use District
§ 196-59 Purpose.
The purpose of this district is to utilize the unique characteristics and opportunities of the Delaware River waterfront and Market Square Memorial Park by protecting the river bank, limiting the size and scope of development, preserving scenic views and areas, maintaining and diversifying recreational opportunities, and providing for marina/boat docking, as well as limited commercial and community-related activities. Standards are provided to assure well-balanced development that is limited in size and scope, to limit impacts such as those of traffic and noise, to preserve historic and natural features, and to protect adjoining residential neighborhoods.
§ 196-60 Uses permitted by right.
Land, buildings, or premises shall be used by right for only one or more of the following uses:
A.
Community center or civic facility such as a senior recreational center.
B.
Waterfront restaurant, bar, or similar eating place, sit-down or take-out.
D.
Historic or environmental learning center or similar cultural or educational facility.
E.
Museum.
F.
Park or recreational area.
G.
Boat docking, provided that boat launching shall take place at another location.
H.
Ferry service.
§ 196-61 Conditional uses.
The following uses shall be permitted only by conditional use permit, subject to the applicable provisions of Article XVIII, Procedure and Standards for Conditional Uses: none.
§ 196-62 Accessory uses and structures.
§ 196-63 Area and bulk regulations.
Unless noted otherwise, the following shall be minimum requirements:
§ 196-64 Special development regulations.
§ 196-65 Views.
B.
In cases where proposed structures would obstruct or obscure the view in defined view corridors, the owner or applicant shall modify the location, height, or other feature of such proposed structure to prevent or mitigate potential obstructions of view.
C.
Structures shall not be placed at the riverfront terminus of public streets.