Unless otherwise provided by state or federal law or specifically stated in this chapter (including § 285-64), any land or structure shall only be used or occupied for a use specifically listed in this chapter as permitted in the zoning district where the land or structure is located. Such uses shall only be permitted if the use complies with all other requirements of this chapter.

See § 285-64, which generally provides a process for approval of a use that is not listed, based upon similarity to permitted uses and other criteria. Except as provided in such § 285-64, any other principal use that is not specifically listed as permitted, requiring conditional use or special exception in the applicable district in the following sections is prohibited in that district.

For temporary uses, see § 285-62.

Agricultural setback requirement. No dwelling unit shall be located within 75 feet of the boundary line of any actively farmed parcel within the Agricultural Zone. In addition, no shrub nor tree shall be planted within 10 feet and 20 feet, respectively, of any parcel within the Agricultural Zone.

On lots abutting streets on more than one side, the front setback requirements shall apply to each of the abutting streets.

Any new nonresidential principal structure adjacent to a lot with a dwelling shall provide a landscape buffer in accordance with § 285-20 within the required setback.

Permitted accessory uses in all districts. An accessory use of a dwelling is only permitted if such use is customarily incidental to the residential use and is specifically permitted by this chapter. The following are permitted as accessory uses to a lawful principal use in all districts, within the requirements of § 285-49 and all other requirements of this chapter:

Permitted accessory uses to business and institutional uses. The following are permitted accessory uses only to a permitted, special exception or conditional commercial, industrial or institutional use, provided that all requirements of this chapter are met:

Accessory structures and uses.

Purpose. WLT has significant amounts of land designated for agricultural future land use. Large portions of this land consist of prime farmland that is in need of protection from development if the agricultural economic base, rural character, and way of life is to be maintained. Many areas of prime farmland have already been lost to development pressures. Currently, a majority of the remaining prime farmland is utilized for agriculture, with some land designated for open space and park uses. A significant portion of prime agricultural land can be found surrounding WLT's historical features (e.g., Hans Herr House) or abutting natural features such as Mill Creek and Pequea Creek. A fair portion of these lands are already enrolled in the Agricultural Preservation Program or are designated as Agricultural Security Areas, while additional acreage is enrolled in the Clean and Green (Act 319) Program. WLT should continue taking steps to preserve its agricultural land, making continued efforts to enroll more farmland in agricultural land preservation programs. This is particularly important for land adjacent to the growth boundaries to create a greenbelt buffer, which not only protects WLT's character but also acts as a development control when used in conjunction with other policies. These areas adjacent to the growth boundaries are the most threatened because they are closest to areas where public infrastructure could be extended and development correspondingly occur. WLT's Agricultural Preservation Committee should also take a proactive role in identifying farms and farmers interested in enrolling in land protection programs or seek outside preservation groups to purchase development rights or conservation easements.

Permitted uses.

Special exception uses, the establishment and/or expansion of the following uses may be permitted by the Zoning Hearing Board pursuant to standards and criteria as set forth in Article VIII herein.

Conditional uses, the establishment and/or expansion of the following uses may be permitted by the Board of Supervisors pursuant to standards and criteria as set forth in Article I herein.

Lot area requirements. The following area, yard and building requirements shall apply, unless a more restrictive requirement for a specific use is required by §§ 285-48 and 285-49 or another section of this chapter. All measurements shall be in feet unless otherwise stated. See definitions of terms (such as "lot width") in § 285-20.

Other allowed uses. Unless otherwise specified, all other principal uses shall contain at least one acre. Except as specifically stated, in no case shall any nonagricultural use contain more than five acres.

See § 285-19, which may allow a lot to include two single-family detached dwellings if the applicant proves to the Township that each dwelling could be lawfully subdivided in the future to have each dwelling on its own lot meeting Township requirements.

Minimum lot width: 200 feet at the minimum front yard setback line; 150 feet at the lot frontage.

Minimum lot depth: 200 feet.

Minimum setbacks and maximum height requirements.

Maximum total impervious coverage:

Limitations on subdivision/land development.

Farm access lanes. All lanes exclusively serving agricultural, horticultural and/or forestry-related activities shall be exempt from driveway and access drive requirements.

Warehousing and storage as a principal use. Warehousing and storage shall be permitted as a principal use when meeting all of the following criteria:

Agricultural nuisance disclaimer. All lands within the A District are located within an area where land is used for commercial agricultural production. Owners, residents and other users of this property may be subjected to inconvenience, discomfort and the possibility of injury to property and health arising from normal and accepted agricultural practices and operations, including but not limited to noise, odors, dust, the operation of machinery of any kind including aircraft, the storage and disposal of manure, the application of fertilizers, soil amendments, herbicides and pesticides. Owners, occupants and users of this property should be prepared to accept such inconveniences, discomfort and possibility of injury from normal agricultural operations, and are hereby put on official notice that the Right to Farm Law, 3 P.S. § 951 et seq., as amended, may bar them from obtaining a legal judgment against such normal agricultural operations.

Purpose. Rural residential areas are suitable for a number of uses including residential, home occupations, parks and open space, agriculture, and public uses. Residential uses should be limited to single-family homes on individual lots to provide sufficient open space to retain the rural character of the area, protect natural resources, and provide sufficient room for on-lot utilities. Future public infrastructure extensions into these areas should be limited and are not supported by Vision 2040 unless and until specific clusters of need are identified during inspections of OLDS systems. WLT has 502 acres of land designated for rural residential future land use; no major changes are suggested. Many of these lands are adjacent to natural resources such as Mill Creek and Pequea Creek; therefore, they are particularly suited to less intense residential development.

Permitted uses:

Special exception uses, the establishment and/or expansion of the following uses may be permitted by the Zoning Hearing Board pursuant to standards and criteria as set forth in Article VIII herein.

Conditional uses, the establishment and/or expansion of the following uses may be permitted by the Board of Supervisors pursuant to standards and criteria as set forth in Article I herein.

Lot requirements:

Purpose. Low-density residential lands are appropriate for multilot residential development and are generally found within the growth boundaries, although some significant areas of low-density residential land can be found outside the growth boundaries. New developments within low-density residential lands should provide public sewer and water to serve development units. They should also provide the required road improvements necessary to permit sufficient ingress and egress without increasing congestion or safety hazards on adjacent roadways. Appropriate uses include single-family detached dwellings and accessory structures; public uses may be permitted by right while other civic uses may be permitted by conditional use and the provision of open space and parkland should be encouraged.

Permitted uses:

Special exception uses, the establishment and/or expansion of the following uses may be permitted by the Zoning Hearing Board pursuant to standards and criteria as set forth in Article VIII herein.

Conditional uses, the establishment and/or expansion of the following uses may be permitted by the Board of Supervisors pursuant to standards and criteria as set forth in Article I herein.

Lot requirements:

Purpose. Medium-density residential lands are generally considered appropriate for multilot residential development. These lands should be located within the growth boundaries and developments should be served with public water and sewer. If public water is not available, a hydrogeologic study or water feasibility study should be required for development to ensure sufficient water is available for residential uses. Appropriate uses in these areas include single-family detached homes, townhomes, and duplexes.

Permitted uses:

Special exception uses, the establishment and/or expansion of the following uses may be permitted by the Zoning Hearing Board pursuant to standards and criteria as set forth in Article VIII herein.

Conditional uses, the establishment and/or expansion of the following uses may be permitted by the Board of Supervisors pursuant to standards and criteria as set forth in Article I herein.

Lot requirements:

Purpose. High-density residential lands are generally considered appropriate for multilot development and should be located within the growth boundaries with developments served by public water and sewer. Appropriate uses include single-family detached homes, duplexes, townhouses, and multifamily dwellings.

Permitted uses:

Special exception uses, the establishment and/or expansion of the following uses may be permitted by the Zoning Hearing Board pursuant to standards and criteria as set forth in Article VIII herein.

Conditional uses, the establishment and/or expansion of the following uses may be permitted by the Board of Supervisors pursuant to standards and criteria as set forth in Article I herein.

Lot requirements:

Purpose. The area around the Village of Lampeter, encompassed by part of the growth boundary, is designated for traditional village land use. It is typified by the presence of a village square, centered on the intersection of Village and Lampeter Roads, and surrounded by a variety of other uses. This area encourages a mix of compatible residential and nonresidential uses within the same block and adaptive reuse of historic structures is encouraged. These should all yield a revitalization of the Village area, characterized by an active, pedestrian-friendly community with a variety of residential uses and densities, retail, professional and institutional uses, eateries, and recreational facilities.

Permitted uses:

Special exception uses, the establishment and/or expansion of the following uses may be permitted by the Zoning Hearing Board pursuant to standards and criteria as set forth in Article VIII herein.

Conditional uses, the establishment and/or expansion of the following uses may be permitted by the Board of Supervisors pursuant to standards and criteria as set forth in Article I herein.

Lot requirements:

Purpose. Low-density residential lands are appropriate for multilot residential development and are generally found within the growth boundaries, although some significant areas of low-density residential land can be found outside the growth boundaries. New developments within low-density residential lands should provide public sewer and water to serve development units. They should also provide the required road improvements necessary to permit sufficient ingress and egress without increasing congestion or safety hazards on adjacent roadways. Appropriate uses include single-family detached dwellings and accessory structures; public uses may be permitted by right while other civic uses may be permitted by conditional use and the provision of open space and parkland should be encouraged.

Permitted uses:

Special exception uses, the establishment and/or expansion of the following uses may be permitted by the Zoning Hearing Board pursuant to standards and criteria as set forth in Article VIII herein.

Conditional uses, the establishment and/or expansion of the following uses may be permitted by the Board of Supervisors pursuant to standards and criteria as set forth in Article I herein.

Lot requirements: