Southampton Township Cumberland County
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
ARTICLE VIII
C Commercial District
§ 350-801 Purpose.
It is the purpose of this district to make appropriate provisions for a variety of commercial activities which generally can be supported by the local population, or by travelers using the interstate highway. Most of these commercial uses are oriented to automotive access and require location along a frequently traveled highway.
§ 350-802 Permitted uses.
See Table 350-305.
§ 350-803 Accessory uses.
See Table 350-305.
§ 350-804 Conditional uses.
See Table 350-305.
§ 350-805 Area, yard, height and coverage regulations.
A.
Area regulations. The area of any tract or parcel of land to be used for commercial purposes shall be of sufficient area to accommodate the physical structure(s) when complying with the required setbacks, impervious coverage limits and off-street parking regulations of this chapter.
B.
Multiple buildings. Where two or more commercial structures are proposed for the same parcel, or where an additional separate structure is proposed on a parcel containing one or more other commercial structures, a minimum distance of 30 feet shall be maintained between structures. This minimum shall be increased by five feet for each additional story in height over one of each of the adjacent structures.
C.
Yard regulations: existing residential uses. All residential uses existing within any Commercial District shall conform to front, side and rear yard setbacks and impervious coverage regulations as required in the VC Village Center District (see Article VII).
D.
Yard regulations: existing lot of record and prior development. Properties which are not able to comply with the yard regulations of this article due to their size or the location of existing structures may be permitted to develop or be used as commercial properties, provided that:
(1)
The property owner has demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Township that efforts to obtain additional land adjacent to the property in question have been unsuccessful;
(2)
85% or more of the off-street parking required for the proposed use can be provided in compliance with this chapter;
(3)
The impervious coverage maximum does not exceed 65% of total lot area;
(4)
Setbacks and required landscaped areas are not less than 50% of the minimums stated in this chapter; and
(5)
All other codes and ordinances are complied with.
E.
Landscaping shall comply with § 350-1203.
Minimum Yard Setbacks | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Use | Maximum Impervious Lot Coverage | Front (feet) | Side (feet) | Rear (feet) | Maximum Building Height (feet) |
Permitted uses | 65% | 50 (20 feet landscaped) | 30 each (10 feet landscaped) | 30 (10 feet landscaped) | 100 |
Accessory uses | Included with above | 50 (20 feet landscaped) | 30 each (10 feet landscaped) | 30 (10 feet landscaped) | 100 |
Sheds | Included with above | Not permitted in required front yard | 5 each | 5 | 12 |
§ 350-806 Off-street parking regulations.
§ 350-807 Sign regulations.
§ 350-808 Service entrances.
Where possible, each and every commercially or manufacturing used building shall be provided with a service entrance. Service entrances may be located at the rear, side or front of buildings; however, they may be located at the front only when side conditions make it impossible or hazardous to locate on the side or rear. Deliveries of stock, merchandise and/or supplies shall not be made to the main public entrance during business hours.