West Caln Township City Zoning Code
ARTICLE IX
MP - Multi-Purpose District
§ 350-900 Purpose.
In addition to the purpose in § 350-101 and the Community Development Objectives in § 350-102 of this chapter, the purpose of this district is:
A.
To provide for multiple higher intensity land uses with a focus on industrial development that are, in keeping with the rural character of the Township, located in a concentrated area to allow more efficient delivery of services and goods, and use of infrastructure, and adjacent to like uses in the neighboring Township.
B.
To allow for industrial and commercial uses that will contribute to the economic and employment base of the Township.
C.
To provide opportunities for higher intensity uses that will have minimal impact on land, water, and air resources, by way of emissions, traffic, parking, or other potential impacts.
§ 350-901 Use regulations.
Uses shall be permitted as follows, provided that any use or activity shall not be noxious or offensive by reason of odor, dust, fumes, smoke, gas, vibration, noise, emissions, or radiation, or constitute a public hazard by reason of fire, explosion, or otherwise. Prior to approval of any of these uses, the applicant shall provide proof to the Township Engineer that all state and federal regulations have been met prior to construction and obtainment of a building permit.
A.
Uses by-right. A building or other structure may be erected or used, and a lot may be used or occupied for any one of the following purposes and no other, in accordance with the requirements of this article and other applicable provisions:
(1)
Agricultural use, as per § 350-1103, including dwelling of the owner or operator of the farm when an accessory use to the agricultural use.
(2)
Agricultural accessory use, as per § 350-1101B.
(3)
Temporary structure, building, or use, as per § 350-1101F.
(4)
Temporary community event, as per § 350-1101G.
(5)
Forestry, as per § 350-1002D.
B.
Special exception uses. A building or other structure may be erected or used, and a lot may be used or occupied when authorized as a special exception by the Zoning Hearing Board for any one of the following uses and in accordance with the requirements of this article and other applicable provisions:
(1)
Recycling center, as per § 350-1130.
(2)
Gasoline and/or service station, and/or car wash, as per § 350-1114.
(3)
Commercial, industrial, or institutional accessory use, as per § 350-1101D and E.
C.
Conditional uses. A building or other structure may be erected or used, and a lot may be used or occupied when granted conditional use by the Board of Supervisors for any one of the following uses and in accordance with the requirements of this article and other applicable provisions:
(1)
Production, manufacturing, and processing operations of materials, goods, foods and products.
(2)
Public service facility.
(3)
Trucking terminal/distribution center/fulfillment center, as per § 350-1142.
(4)
Auto body shop.
(5)
Yard for storage, sale or distribution of lumber of building materials.
(6)
Recreational use, as per § 350-1129.
(7)
Junkyard or salvage yard, as per § 350-1119.
(8)
Crematorium or mortuary.
(9)
Laboratory for scientific research, testing, and development.
(10)
CAO, CAFO or mushroom production facility, as per § 350-1103, including dwelling of the owner/operator of the farm, when an accessory use to the CAO, CAFO or mushroom production facility.
(11)
Facilities for the commercial processing and warehousing of agricultural products, commercial slaughtering or rendering operations, canneries, or tanneries; and facilities for the warehousing, sales, and service of agricultural equipment or supplies.
(12)
Commercial composting facilities.
(13)
Industrial or office park consisting of two or more uses, as per § 350-1118.
(14)
Wholesaling or warehouse, as per § 350-1143.
(15)
Light manufacturing involving assembly, fabrication, compounding or finishing of products from previously manufactured or processed materials.
(16)
Printing, publishing, or photocopying facility.
(17)
Packaging or cleaning operation, including dry cleaning plant.
(18)
Individual professional, business, administrative, or medical office, as per § 350-1117.
(19)
Municipal use.
(20)
Adult commercial use, as per § 350-1102.
(21)
Quarrying and mining operation, as per § 350-1128.
(22)
Municipal sanitary landfill, as per § 350-1121.
(23)
Transfer station, as per § 350-1137.
(24)
Craftsman, trade, repair, contractor shop or office, such as carpentry, plumbing, welding, electrical, or machine shop.
(25)
Educational use (commercial)/trade school, as per § 350-1112.
(26)
Automotive or truck sale, as per § 350-1105.
(27)
Motel or hotel and/or conference facility, as per § 350-1116.
(28)
Self-storage units/mini-warehouse use, as per § 350-1135.
(29)
Drive-through service, as per § 350-1111.
(30)
Shopping center, as per § 350-902B and § 350-1136.
(31)
Multifamily development, as per § 350-902C and § 350-1124.
(32)
Mobile home park, as per § 350-1123.
(33)
Data center and data center accessory use, as per § 350-1141.
(34)
Uses within a historic resource, as per Article XX.
(35)
Any other use of a similar character of those permitted in this district.
§ 350-902 Area and bulk regulations.
A.
The following regulations shall apply to all uses permitted in this district, except for specific standards for uses as otherwise indicated in Article XI, shopping centers, and multifamily dwellings:
(1)
Minimum lot area: one acre.
(2)
Minimum lot width at building line: 150 feet.
(3)
Minimum lot width at street line: 125 feet.
(4)
Front yard setback: 50 feet; 75 feet when abutting or across from nonindustrial uses or districts.
(5)
Minimum side yard setback: 30 feet; 75 feet when abutting or across from nonindustrial uses or districts.
(6)
Minimum rear yard setback: 50 feet; 75 feet when abutting or across from nonindustrial uses or districts.
(7)
Maximum building coverage: 45%.
(8)
Maximum lot coverage: 55%.
(9)
Maximum building height: 45 feet.
B.
Shopping center.
(1)
Minimum lot area: three acres.
(2)
Minimum lot width at building line: 200 feet.
(3)
Minimum lot width at street line: 150 feet.
(4)
Front yard setback: 100 feet when abutting or across from residential uses or districts; 75 feet when abutting or across from nonresidential uses or districts.
(5)
Minimum side yard setback: 30 feet when abutting or across from residential uses or districts; 75 feet when abutting or across from nonresidential uses or districts.
(6)
Minimum rear yard setback: 50 feet when abutting or across from residential uses or districts; 75 feet when abutting or across from nonresidential uses or districts.
(7)
Maximum building coverage: 45%.
(8)
Maximum lot coverage: 55%.
(9)
Maximum building height: 35 feet.
C.
Multifamily dwelling development.
(1)
Permitted uses. Multifamily use (apartments, quadraplexes, or townhouses).
(2)
Sewer and water facilities. Community or public sewer and water shall be used for this type of development.
(3)
Area and bulk regulations. The following area and bulk regulations apply to a multifamily dwelling development:
Multifamily Development Option | |
|---|---|
Area and Bulk Regulations | Option 1 |
Minimum gross tract size | 10 gross acres |
Maximum density (dwelling units(du) per acre of net tract area) | 6 du/acre of net tract area |
Minimum width at street line | 400 feet |
Minimum width at setback line | 400 feet |
Minimum front yard | 75 feet |
Minimum side yard | 60 feet |
Minimum rear yard | 75 feet |
Maximum building coverage | 35% |
Maximum lot coverage | 45% |
Maximum building height | 35 feet |
Minimum open space (% of net tract area plus constrained land) | 10% |
(4)
Open space standards. A minimum of 10% of the net tract area plus constrained land shall be designated as open space (multiply net tract area by 0.10 then add total constrained land). Open space configuration, use, ownership, and maintenance, and protection standards set forth in § 350-1126 shall apply.
§ 350-903 General design standards and regulations.
The following general design standards and regulations shall govern all uses, as applicable, in this zoning district:
A.
Flag lots shall not be permitted in this district.
B.
Lighting regulations, screening and buffering, and storage shall be in accordance with Article XII.
C.
Signage regulations shall be in accordance with Article XIV.
D.
Parking and loading shall be in accordance with Article XIII.
E.
Nonconforming uses shall be in accordance with Article XV.
F.
Natural resource protection standards shall be in accordance with Article X.
G.
Historic resource protection standards shall be in accordance with Article XX.
H.
All applicable supplemental use regulations in Article XI.
I.
All other applicable general regulations in Article XII, including but not limited to outdoor storage and display; fences, hedges, and walls; buffering screening, and landscaping; vehicular access and traffic control; interior circulation; keeping of animals; and performance standards.
J.
All other applicable design standards and regulations in this chapter; chapter 300, Subdivision and Land Development; and all other chapters of the Code of the Township of West Caln.
