Rush Township Centre County
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
ARTICLE IV
Supplementary Regulations
§ 335-4-1 Applicability; conflict with other provisions.
The requirements set forth in this article shall be in addition to any other requirements set forth in this chapter and shall apply generally to all lots and uses. Where a requirement of this article conflicts with the requirements of another article herein or another Township or county ordinance, the more stringent shall apply.
§ 335-4-2 Lot requirements.
No yard or lot existing at the time of passage of this chapter shall be reduced in dimension or area below the minimum requirements set forth in § 290-36 of Chapter 290, Subdivision and Land Development. Yards or lots created after the effective date of this chapter shall meet at least the minimum requirements established by § 290-36 of Chapter 290, Subdivision and Land Development.
§ 335-4-3 Yard requirements.
§ 335-4-4 General requirements.
A.
Two or more uses in the same building. Unless otherwise provided herein, when two or more uses occupy the same building, sufficient parking spaces, yard widths, lot areas, open space, etc., shall be provided so that the standards herein pertaining to each will be met in full.
§ 335-4-5 Prohibited uses.
Any use not expressly permitted in any district shall be prohibited. If an individual desires to undertake any activity not expressly permitted, he may request the Township Supervisors to consider amending this chapter to permit such a use. See Article IX for amendment procedures.
§ 335-4-6 Dwelling units.
All dwelling units, including seasonal structures, single-family, two-family and multiple-family units shall adhere to the requirements set forth below. In addition to the other requirements hereunder and all other applicable Township and county rules, regulations and ordinances, such plans and proposals shall meet the requirements set forth below. Where there is a conflict between the provisions and two or more applicable Township ordinances, the more stringent requirement shall apply.
§ 335-4-7 Conversion apartments and duplexes.
In addition to the other requirements hereunder and all other applicable Township and county rules, regulations and ordinances, such as plans and proposals shall meet the requirements set forth below. Where there is a conflict between the provisions of two or more applicable Township ordinances, the more stringent requirement shall apply.
§ 335-4-8 Seasonal dwellings.
A.
In addition to the requirements herein, all seasonal dwellings shall conform to all applicable Township and county rules, regulations and ordinances.
B.
Where there is a conflict between the provisions of two or more applicable Township ordinances, the more stringent requirement shall apply.
(1)
Responsibility. The owner(s) of such seasonal dwellings shall be solely responsible for year-round maintenance of their structure(s) and all surrounding lands. When necessary, this maintenance shall include grass cutting. Further, these landowners shall be responsible for all activities occurring on their property.
(2)
Construction requirements. The construction of seasonal dwellings shall meet the following requirements:
(a)
Seasonal dwellings shall not be converted into permanent dwelling units or occupied as permanent dwelling units (i.e., in excess of 90 consecutive days) unless the same shall conform to all applicable Township and county codes and ordinances, including the provisions of this chapter.
(b)
No buses, trucks or similar vehicles or sheds, garages or similar structures are permitted as seasonal dwelling structures.
(d)
Seasonal home developments shall conform to the requirements of this chapter, all other applicable Township ordinances and all applicable county and state requirements.
(e)
All seasonal dwelling units shall conform to the requirements of § 335-4-6 of this article.
§ 335-4-9 Agricultural uses.
A.
In all districts, agricultural uses shall include land cultivation activities such as private gardens or orchards.
B.
Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to prohibit a farmer, as herein defined, from carrying out the normal operations of his farming business, including the spreading of manure, fertilizer or other appropriate chemical products. Such noxious odors as are normally associated with farming shall not be construed to be a violation of this chapter.
C.
All owners of concentrated animal operations shall comply with the regulations established by the Pennsylvania Nutrient Management Law, Act 6 of 1993.