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North Lebanon Township
City Zoning Code

PART 9

MUNICIPAL RECREATION DISTRICTS MR-1

§ 27-901 Intent.

[Ord. 6-4-84, 6/4/1984, § 12.01]
The regulations of this district are designed to protect certain areas of the Township which are in use for the benefit of the general public, and which may or may not be publicly owned, but are characterized by their value for recreation, education, history, or culture. The separation of these areas from other districts is intended to insure that the lands and improvements thereon are maintained as a valuable resource for the citizenry as a whole.

§ 27-902 Permitted Uses.

[Ord. 6-4-84, 6/4/1984, § 12.02; as amended by Ord. 3-1997, 7/7/1997, § I]
1. 
Buildings and structures used for public recreation, including but not limited to picnic pavilions, playground facilities, camping areas, boat docks, etc.
2. 
Buildings and structures of historic value, or buildings which are designed to house or display objects of educational or historic value.
3. 
Amphitheaters, playhouses, bandshells.
4. 
Public swimming pools provided that:
A. 
No swimming pool is constructed within 100 feet of any property line or street line.
B. 
The pool is completely enclosed by a continuous and impenetrable fence no less than six feet in height and is provided with a lockable gate.
5. 
Public and/or privately owned nursery schools, kindergartens, elementary schools, middle schools, junior high schools, high schools, technical schools and vo-tech schools.
6. 
Churches and associated parish houses.

§ 27-903 Performance Required.

[Ord. 6-4-84, 6/4/1984, § 12.03]
Each use or building hereafter established, erected, or altered in this district shall be required to be compatible with the existing uses of the nearest district in that it shall cause no excessive noise, fumes, odor, dust, electrical interference, or unnecessarily high traffic volumes.

§ 27-904 Minimum Yard Requirements.

[Ord. 6-4-84, 6/4/1984, § 12.04]
No building may be erected or altered for a use permitted in this district at a distance less than 50 feet from any property or street line.

§ 27-905 Additional Requirements.

[Ord. 6-4-84, 6/4/1984, § 12.05]
The construction or development of any buildings, structures, or uses in this district shall comply where applicable to the requirements of Part 13, Environmental Improvements and Energy Conservation Requirements.