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Warminster Township
City Zoning Code

PART 13

C-2 Commercial-2 District

§ 27-1300 Permitted uses.

[Ord. No. 762, 5/7/2020]
1. 
A building may be erected or used and a lot may be used or occupied for any of the purposes listed in this section, subject to additional requirements of applicable provisions of this and other Township ordinances.
A. 
The following uses are permitted by right:
Use 2
Lawn and garden center
Use 11
Place of worship
Use 12
Public or private school
Use 13
Library or museum
Use 16
Private club or lodge
Use 17
Community center
Use 19
Adult day care
Use 25
Sober living facility
Use 26
Medical or dental office/clinic
Use 29
Business or professional office
Use 31
Retail shop
Use 32
Holiday or seasonal sales
Use 34
Consumer fireworks sales-temporary
Use 35
Service business
Use 36
Bank, savings and loan association
Use 37
Restaurant
Use 40
Repair shop
Use 41
Mortuary or funeral home
Use 42
Hotel
Use 43
Indoor commercial entertainment
Use 44
Fitness center
Use 46
Outdoor private recreation
Use 48
Veterinary office
Use 49
Motor vehicle fueling station
Use 52
Motor vehicle repair garage
Use 53
Trade or professional school
Use 59
Tattoo and body piercing services
Use 60
Equipment rental or motor vehicle leasing
Use 62
Emergency services
Use 65
Public or private parking garage
Use 67
Utility operating facility
Use 86
Nonresidential accessory structure or building
Use 92
Accessory drive-through facility
Use 93
Solar energy system
B. 
The following uses are permitted as a special exception when authorized by the Zoning Hearing Board in accordance with the provisions of Part 26 of this chapter:
Use 27
Alternative therapy provider
Use 28
Massage therapy center
Use 38
Tavern use
Use 39
Hookah bar/lounge use
Use 45
Day spa
Use 50
Car wash
C. 
The following uses are permitted as conditional uses when authorized by the Board of Supervisors in accordance with the provisions of Part 25 of this chapter:
Use 18
Day-care center
Use 50
Car wash
Use 51
Motor vehicle sales
Use 55
Large retail store
Use 58
Shopping center
Use 61
Medical marijuana dispensary
Use 87
Motor vehicle fuel pumps
Use 89
Nonresidential wind energy system

§ 27-1301 Area and dimensional requirements.

[Ord. No. 762, 5/7/2020]
1. 
All uses shall comply with the area and dimensional requirements listed in this section, unless a greater area or dimensional requirement is stated in Part 17, Use Regulations, for the specific use, in which case the requirements of Part 17 shall apply:
A. 
Minimum lot area. Each lot shall contain an area of not less than one acre, with a width of not less than 150 feet at the front property line, except for the large retail store and shopping center uses, which shall require lots in accordance with the requirements of Part 17.
B. 
Building area. Not more than 25% of the area of each lot shall be occupied by buildings.
C. 
Front yards. There shall be a front yard along each street on which a lot abuts, which shall be not less than 35 feet in depth.
D. 
Side yards. Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, each side yard shall be not less than 10 feet in width.
E. 
Impervious surface ratio. No more than 50% of the total lot area shall be covered with impervious surface.
F. 
Rear yard. Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, there shall be a rear yard on each lot, which shall be not less than 35 feet in depth.
G. 
Bufferyards. Along any zoning district boundary line or use, a bufferyard shall be provided which shall be not less than 25 feet in width, measured from such boundary line or from the street line where such street constitutes the district boundary line, and shall be in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. Such bufferyards may be conterminous with any required yard in this district, and, in case of conflict, the largest yard requirement shall apply.
H. 
Off-street parking and loading space, pedestrian walkways and motor vehicle access shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of this chapter.