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West Nantmeal Township
City Zoning Code

ARTICLE IV

Zoning District Regulations

§ 215-12 Statement of intent.

A. 
The intent of Article IV of this chapter is to assign a list of uses which are permitted by right, special exception and conditional use for each zoning district, as well as establish the minimum and maximum dimensional requirements for each permitted use. Where appropriate, special provisions shall be designated for the permitted uses by reference to other sections of this chapter.
B. 
The provisions of Article IV are intended to be generally consistent with the West Nantmeal Comprehensive Plan, as may be revised or amended.
C. 
The uses permitted within each zoning district shall be subject to the interpretation of the Zoning Officer. Should a dispute arise concerning the interpretation of the uses, procedural requirements, utility provisions and/or dimensional requirements, the person aggrieved by the interpretation may file an appeal with the Zoning Hearing Board. In all cases, the burden of proof and submission of technical evidence shall be the responsibility of the person appealing the interpretation of the Zoning Officer.

§ 215-13 Agricultural Preservation (R-1) Zoning District.

A. 
Purpose. The R-1 Zoning District generally contains areas with existing agricultural, woodlands, stream valleys and residential uses. The presence of active and productive agricultural lands is a significant land resource within West Nantmeal Township. The purpose of the R-1 Zoning District is as follows:
(1) 
To accommodate the continuation of agriculture as a land use within West Nantmeal Township.
(2) 
To accommodate agricultural development and other development of a type and density that will have the least possible conflict with existing and potential agricultural areas.
(3) 
To encourage the appropriate utilization of lands characterized by prime agricultural soils, recognizing that such soils are a precious, irreplaceable natural resource.
(4) 
To provide for residential uses in a rural setting.
B. 
Uses by right. The following principal uses and their accessory uses are permitted by right within the R-1 Zoning District:
(1) 
Conservation uses, subject to Article V of this chapter.
(2) 
Forestry, subject to § 215-22 of this chapter.
(3) 
Single-family detached dwelling units, subject to the residential lot averaging design provisions specified under § 215-29 of this chapter.
(4) 
Single-family detached dwelling units, erected on a lot which is a lawful nonconforming lot of record and containing less than two gross acres.
[Added 7-10-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-5]
(5) 
Boardinghouse or rooming house, subject to § 215-40 of this chapter.
(6) 
Accessory apartment for relatives, subject to § 215-41 of this chapter.
(7) 
Category 1 home occupation, subject to § 215-43 of this chapter.
(8) 
Category 2 home occupation, subject to § 215-44 of this chapter.
(9) 
General agricultural uses, subject to § 215-49 of this chapter.
(10) 
Intensive agricultural uses, subject to § 215-50 of this chapter.
(11) 
Farm-related business, subject to § 215-51 of this chapter.
(12) 
Farm-support business, subject to § 215-52 of this chapter.
(13) 
Commercial greenhouse and tree farm, subject to § 215-68 of this chapter.
(14) 
Horseback riding school, subject to § 215-86 of this chapter.
(15) 
Horseback riding stables, subject to § 215-87 of this chapter.
(16) 
Municipal uses, subject to § 215-98 of this chapter.
(17) 
Nursery or landscape center, subject to § 215-100 of this chapter.
(18) 
Noncommercial recreation uses, subject to § 215-106 of this chapter.
(19) 
Public utilities, subject to § 215-118 of this chapter.
(20) 
Farm-related school, subject to § 215-123.
[Added 4-13-2020 by Ord. No. 1-2020]
C. 
Uses by conditional use. The following principal uses and their accessory uses are permitted by conditional use within the R-1 Zoning District:
(1) 
Bed-and-breakfast establishments, subject to § 215-39 of this chapter.
D. 
Uses by special exception. The following principal uses and their accessory uses are permitted by special exception within the R-1 Zoning District:
(1) 
Group home, subject to § 215-36 of this chapter.
(2) 
Airports, heliports and helistops, subject to § 215-54 of this chapter.
(3) 
Commercial communication towers and facilities, subject to § 215-64 of this chapter.
(4) 
Commercial mushroom production, subject to § 215-67 of this chapter.
(5) 
Family child day-care home, subject to § 215-74 of this chapter.
(6) 
Educational uses, subject to § 215-78 of this chapter.
(7) 
Kennel or animal shelter, subject to the provisions of § 215-92 of this chapter.
(8) 
Places of worship, subject to § 215-102 of this chapter.
(9) 
Veterinary hospitals, subject to § 215-119 of this chapter.
E. 
Utility and dimensional requirements. Matrix Chart 1 provides the basic utility and dimensional requirements for all uses within the R-1 Zoning District. Where a discrepancy should exist between the provisions contained within the text and the provisions contained within Matrix Chart 1, the provisions contained within the text shall prevail.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Matrix Chart 1 is included as an attachment to this chapter.
F. 
Accessory uses and structures. Accessory uses and/or structures shall be permitted, provided they are located on the same lot as the principal use; they are clearly subordinate to the principal use; they have been properly addressed as part of the application for a permit, subdivision, land development, special exception, conditional use, or other approval requirements; and/or they comply with all other supplemental development and design requirements specified by West Nantmeal Township.
G. 
Off-street parking and loading. Where applicable, all uses within the R-1 Zoning District shall comply with the off-street parking and loading requirements specified under Article IX of this chapter.
H. 
Signs. Where applicable, all uses within the R-1 District shall comply with the requirements for signs, as specified under Article X of this chapter.
I. 
Supplemental regulations. Where applicable, all sections of this chapter shall apply as supplementary regulations and specifications for uses within the R-1 Zoning District.
J. 
Nonconforming uses. Uses that are classified as nonconforming uses shall comply with the provisions specified under Article XI of this chapter. In cases where the dimensional provisions of a nonconforming use are not specified by this chapter, the Zoning Officer shall assign the most restrictive requirements for lot area, building setback, yard setback, building height, building coverage, lot coverage, and other dimensional criteria of a similar permitted use by right within the R-1 Zoning District.

§ 215-14 Rural Residential (R-2) Zoning District.

A. 
Purpose. The R-2 Zoning District generally contains areas with existing agricultural, woodlands, stream valleys and rural residential uses. The purpose of the R-2 Zoning District is as follows:
(1) 
To accommodate the continuation of agriculture as a land use within West Nantmeal Township.
(2) 
To preserve and enhance ecologically fragile and aesthetically valuable environments of West Nantmeal Township. Specific environmental features to be preserved and enhanced include, but are not necessarily limited to streams, stream valleys, watercourses, floodplains, wetlands, groundwater, steep slopes, woodlands, scenic vistas, and scenic corridors.
(3) 
To permit development of a type and density, which will have minimal adverse impacts upon the natural features and the surrounding properties.
(4) 
To provide a clearly defined limit between residential uses, densities and developments within West Nantmeal Township.
B. 
Uses by right. The following principal uses and their accessory uses are permitted by right within the R-2 Zoning District:
(1) 
Conservation uses, subject to Article V of this chapter.
(2) 
Forestry, subject to § 215-22 of this chapter.
(3) 
Single-family detached dwelling units containing less than 20 gross acres of land, as deeded, described and contained as part of the parent tract after the enactment date of this chapter, subject to the conventional development requirements specified under §§ 215-14 and 215-25 of this chapter.
(4) 
Single-family detached dwelling units, erected on a lot which is a lawful nonconforming lot of record and containing less than two gross acres.
[Added 7-10-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-5]
(5) 
Boardinghouse or rooming house, subject to § 215-40 of this chapter.
(6) 
Accessory apartment for relatives, subject to § 215-41 of this chapter.
(7) 
Category 1 home occupation, subject to § 215-43 of this chapter.
(8) 
Category 2 home occupation, subject to § 215-44 of this chapter.
(9) 
General agricultural uses, subject to § 215-49 of this chapter.
(10) 
Farm-related business, subject to § 215-51 of this chapter.
(11) 
Farm-support business, subject to § 215-52 of this chapter.
(12) 
Emergency services operation, subject to § 215-79 of this chapter.
(13) 
Horseback riding school, subject to § 215-86 of this chapter.
(14) 
Horseback riding stable, subject to § 215-87 of this chapter.
(15) 
Municipal uses, subject to § 215-98 of this chapter.
(16) 
Nursery or landscape center, subject to § 215-100 of this chapter.
(17) 
Noncommercial recreation uses, subject to § 215-106 of this chapter.
(18) 
Public utilities, subject to § 215-118 of this chapter.
C. 
Uses permitted by conditional use. The following principal uses and their accessory uses are permitted by conditional use within the R-2 Zoning District:
(1) 
Residential cluster developments containing 20 or more gross acres of land, as deeded, described and contained as part of the parent tract after the enactment date of this chapter, subject to the provisions specified under § 215-34 of this chapter.
(2) 
Bed-and-breakfast, subject to § 215-39 of this chapter.
(3) 
Golf course, subject to the provisions of § 215-83 of this chapter.
D. 
Uses by special exception. The following principal uses and their accessory uses are permitted by special exception within the R-2 Zoning District:
(1) 
Group home, subject to § 215-36 of this chapter.
(2) 
Family child day-care home, subject to § 215-74 of this chapter.
(3) 
Educational use, subject to § 215-78 of this chapter.
(4) 
Places of worship and religious uses, subject to § 215-102 of this chapter.
(5) 
Veterinary hospitals, subject to § 215-119 of this chapter.
E. 
Utility and dimensional requirements. Matrix Chart 2 provides the basic utility and dimensional requirements for all uses within the R-2 Zoning District. Where a discrepancy should exist between the provisions contained within the text and the provisions contained within Matrix Chart 2, the provisions contained within the text shall prevail.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Matrix Chart 2 is included as an attachment to this chapter.
F. 
Accessory uses and structures. Accessory uses and/or structures to the uses shall be permitted, provided they are located on the same lot as the principal use; they are clearly subordinate to the principal use; they have been properly addressed as part of the application for a permit, subdivision, land development, special exception, conditional use, or other approval requirements; and/or they comply with all other supplemental development and design requirements specified by West Nantmeal Township.
G. 
Off-street parking and loading. Where applicable, all uses within the R-2 Zoning District shall comply with the off-street parking and loading requirements specified under Article IX of this chapter.
H. 
Signs. Where applicable, all uses within the R-2 District shall comply with the requirements for signs, as specified under Article X of this chapter.
I. 
Supplemental regulations. Where applicable, all sections of this chapter shall apply as supplementary regulations and specifications for uses within the R-2 Zoning District.
J. 
Nonconforming uses. Uses that are classified as nonconforming uses shall comply with the provisions specified under Article XI of this chapter. In cases where the dimensional provisions of a nonconforming use are not specified by this chapter, the Zoning Officer shall assign the most restrictive requirements for lot area, building setback, yard setback, building height, building coverage, lot coverage, and other dimensional criteria of a similar permitted use by right within the R-2 Zoning District.

§ 215-15 Suburban Residential (R-3) Zoning District.

A. 
Purpose. The R-3 Zoning District generally contains areas with developments containing medium density residential uses. The purpose of the R-3 Zoning District is as follows:
(1) 
To accommodate the expansion of suburban development in those areas best suited for medium density residential development.
(2) 
To preserve groundwater quality and quantity by encouraging new development to connect with or extend public or community water supplies and sanitary sewage systems.
B. 
Uses by right. The following principal uses and their accessory uses are permitted by right within the R-3 Zoning District:
(1) 
Conservation uses, subject to Article V of this chapter.
(2) 
Forestry, subject to § 215-22 of this chapter.
(3) 
Single-family detached dwelling units, subject to the conventional development requirements specified under §§ 215-15 and 215-25 of this chapter.
(4) 
Single-family semi-detached dwelling units, subject to §§ 215-15 and 215-26 of this chapter.
(5) 
Boardinghouse or rooming house, subject to § 215-40 of this chapter.
(6) 
Category 1 home occupation, subject to § 215-43 of this chapter.
(7) 
Category 2 home occupation, subject to § 215-44 of this chapter.
(8) 
General agricultural uses, subject to § 215-49 of this chapter.
(9) 
Farm-Related Business, subject to § 215-51 of this chapter.
(10) 
Community Center, subject to § 215-70 of this chapter.
(11) 
Emergency Services Operations, subject to § 215-79 of this chapter.
(12) 
Municipal Uses, subject to § 215-98 of this chapter.
(13) 
Noncommercial recreation uses, subject to § 215-106 of this chapter.
(14) 
Public Utilities, subject to § 215-118 of this chapter.
C. 
Uses permitted by conditional use. The following principal uses and their accessory uses are permitted by conditional use within the R-3 Zoning District:
(1) 
Townhouses, subject to § 215-27 of this chapter.
(2) 
Apartments, subject to § 215-28 of this chapter.
(3) 
Residential cluster developments containing 20 or more gross acres of land, as deeded, described and contained as part of the parent tract after the enactment date of this chapter, subject to the provisions specified under § 215-35 of this chapter.
(4) 
Assisted living care, convalescent home or nursing home, subject to § 215-37 of this chapter.
(5) 
Commercial Campgrounds, subject to § 215-63 of this chapter.
(6) 
Commercial Recreation Uses, subject to § 215-107 of this chapter.
D. 
Uses by special exception. The following principal uses and their accessory uses are permitted by special exception within the R-3 Zoning District:
(1) 
Group Home, subject to § 215-36 of this chapter.
(2) 
Family Child day-care Home, subject to § 215-74 of this chapter.
(3) 
Educational Use, subject to § 215-78 of this chapter.
(4) 
Places of Worship and Religious Uses, subject to § 215-102 of this chapter.
E. 
Utility and dimensional requirements. Matrix Chart 3 provides the basic utility and dimensional requirements for all uses within the R-3 Zoning District. Where a discrepancy should exist between the provisions contained within the text and the provisions contained within Matrix Chart 3, the provisions contained within the text shall prevail.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Matrix Chart 3 is included as an attachment to this chapter.
F. 
Accessory uses and structures. Accessory uses and/or structures shall be permitted, provided they are located on the same lot as the principal use; they are clearly subordinate to the principal use; they have been properly addressed as part of the application for a permit, subdivision, land development, special exception, conditional use, or other approval requirements; and/or they comply with all other supplemental development and design requirements specified by West Nantmeal Township.
G. 
Off-street parking and loading. Where applicable, all uses within the R-3 Zoning District shall comply with the off-street parking and loading requirements specified under Article IX of this chapter.
H. 
Signs. Where applicable, all uses within the R-3 District shall comply with the requirements for signs, as specified under Article X of this chapter.
I. 
Supplemental regulations. Where applicable, all sections of this chapter shall apply as supplementary regulations and specifications for uses within the R-3 Zoning District.
J. 
Nonconforming uses. Uses that are classified as nonconforming uses shall comply with the provisions specified under Article XI of this chapter. In cases where the dimensional provisions of a nonconforming use are not specified by this chapter, the Zoning Officer shall assign the most restrictive requirements for lot area, building setback, yard setback, building height, building coverage, lot coverage, and other dimensional criteria of a similar permitted use by right within the R-3 Zoning District.

§ 215-16 Village Commercial (C-1) Zoning District.

A. 
Purpose. The C-1 Zoning District generally contains areas with a mixture of residential, commercial and institutional uses in a village setting. The purpose of the C-1 Zoning District is as follows:
(1) 
To provide for village commercial uses containing retail shops, personal service establishments, recreational facilities, institutional uses, residential uses and similar uses to accommodate the day-to-day needs of the residents of the community.
(2) 
To provide a variety of commercial services to the residents of the community with optimum convenience within commercial nodes along arterial and collector roads.
B. 
Uses by right. The following principal uses and their accessory uses are permitted by right within the C-1 Zoning District:
(1) 
Conservation Uses, subject to Article V of this chapter.
(2) 
Forestry, subject to § 215-22 of this chapter.
(3) 
Boarding or Rooming House, subject to § 215-40 of this chapter.
(4) 
Category 1 home occupation, subject to § 215-43 of this chapter.
(5) 
Category 2 home occupation, subject to § 215-44 of this chapter.
(6) 
Mixed use containing a permitted commercial use and apartments, subject to § 215-45 of this chapter.
(7) 
General agricultural uses, subject to § 215-49 of this chapter.
(8) 
Farm-related business, subject to § 215-51 of this chapter.
(9) 
Banks and financial institutions, subject to § 215-59 of this chapter.
(10) 
Business and professional office, subject to § 215-60 of this chapter.
(11) 
Club, lodge or social quarters, subject to § 215-62 of this chapter.
(12) 
Commercial greenhouses and tree farms, subject to § 215-68 of this chapter.
(13) 
Community center, subject to § 215-70 of this chapter.
(14) 
Construction services, subject to § 215-71 of this chapter.
(15) 
Emergency services operation, subject to § 215-79 of this chapter.
(16) 
Fabrication and finishing, subject to § 215-80 of this chapter.
(17) 
Funeral home, subject to § 215-82 of this chapter.
(18) 
Home center, subject to § 215-84 of this chapter.
(19) 
Laundromats and dry cleaners, subject to § 215-93 of this chapter.
(20) 
Manufacturing, subject to § 215-94 of this chapter.
(21) 
Medical, dental, vision, counseling and health care services, subject to § 215-95 of this chapter.
(22) 
Municipal uses, subject to § 215-98 of this chapter.
(23) 
Governmental uses, subject to § 215-99 of this chapter.
(24) 
Nursery or landscape center, subject to § 215-100 of this chapter.
(25) 
Personal service establishment, subject to § 215-101 of this chapter.
(26) 
Printing and publishing facilities, subject to § 215-103 of this chapter.
(27) 
Noncommercial recreation uses, subject to § 215-106 of this chapter.
(28) 
Restaurants, subject to § 215-110 of this chapter.
(29) 
Retail business uses, subject to § 215-111 of this chapter.
(30) 
Public utilities, subject to § 215-118 of this chapter.
(31) 
Dispensary.
[Added 7-10-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-5]
(32) 
Grower/processor.
[Added 7-10-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-5]
C. 
Uses permitted by conditional use. The following principal uses and their accessory uses are permitted by conditional use within the C-1 Zoning District:
(1) 
Townhouses, subject to § 215-27 of this chapter.
(2) 
Apartments, subject to § 215-28 of this chapter.
(3) 
Assisted living care, convalescent home or nursing home, subject to § 215-37 of this chapter.
(4) 
Manufactured home parks, subject to § 215-38 of this chapter.
(5) 
Bed-and-breakfast establishments, subject to § 215-39 of this chapter.
(6) 
Convenience stores, subject to § 215-72 of this chapter.
(7) 
Mini malls, subject to § 215-96 of this chapter.
(8) 
Commercial recreation uses, subject to § 215-107 of this chapter.
D. 
Uses by special exception. The following principal uses and their accessory uses are permitted by special exception within the C-1 Zoning District:
(1) 
Single-family detached dwelling units, subject to §§ 215-16 and 215-25 of this chapter.
(2) 
Automobile sales, subject to § 215-56 of this chapter.
(3) 
Automobile service establishments, subject to § 215-57 of this chapter.
(4) 
Car washing facilities, subject to § 215-58 of this chapter.
(5) 
Group child day-care home, subject to § 215-75 of this chapter.
(6) 
Child day-care center, subject to § 215-76 of this chapter.
(7) 
Adult care facility, subject to § 215-77 of this chapter.
(8) 
Educational uses, subject to § 215-78 of this chapter.
(9) 
Hotel or motel, subject to § 215-89 of this chapter.
(10) 
Places of worship and religious uses, subject to § 215-102 of this chapter.
(11) 
Truck service and maintenance establishment, subject to § 215-114 of this chapter.
(12) 
Veterinary hospitals, subject to § 215-119 of this chapter.
E. 
Utility and dimensional requirements. Matrix Chart 4 provides the basic utility and dimensional requirements for all uses within the C-1 Zoning District. Where a discrepancy should exist between the provisions contained within the text and the provisions contained within Matrix Chart 4, the provisions contained within the text shall prevail.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Matrix Chart 4 is included as an attachment to this chapter.
F. 
Accessory uses and structures. Accessory uses and/or structures shall be permitted, provided they are located on the same lot as the principal use; they are clearly subordinate to the principal use; they have been properly addressed as part of the application for a permit, subdivision, land development, special exception, conditional use, or other approval requirements; and/or they comply with all other supplemental development and design requirements specified by West Nantmeal Township.
G. 
Off-street parking and loading. Where applicable, all uses within the C-1 Zoning District shall comply with the off-street parking and loading requirements specified under Article IX of this chapter.
H. 
Signs. Where applicable, all uses within the C-1 District shall comply with the requirements for signs, as specified under Article X of this chapter.
I. 
Supplemental regulations. Where applicable, all sections of this chapter shall apply as supplementary regulations and specifications for uses within the C-1 Zoning District.
J. 
Nonconforming uses. Uses that are classified as nonconforming uses shall comply with the provisions specified under Article XI of this chapter. In cases where the dimensional provisions of a nonconforming use are not specified by this chapter, the Zoning Officer shall assign the most restrictive requirements for lot area, building setback, yard setback, building height, building coverage, lot coverage, and other dimensional criteria of a similar permitted use by right within the C-1 Zoning District.

§ 215-17 Limited Industrial (I-1) Zoning District.

A. 
Purpose. The I-1 Zoning District generally contains areas with a mixture of commercial and industrial uses located within close proximity of highways. The purpose of the I-1 Zoning District is as follows:
(1) 
To accommodate commercial and industrial uses, which may be conducted on individual lots with sufficient infrastructure.
(2) 
To protect the residents within the community from excessive traffic volume on local roads by locating these uses in close proximity to expressways and arterial roads.
(3) 
To locate and cluster certain nonresidential uses that may be considered offensive to residential uses.
B. 
Uses by right. The following principal uses and their accessory uses are permitted by right within the I-1 Zoning District:
(1) 
Conservation uses, subject to Article V of this chapter.
(2) 
Forestry, subject to § 215-22 of this chapter.
(3) 
Category 1 home occupation, subject to § 215-43 of this chapter.
(4) 
Category 2 home occupation, subject to § 215-44 of this chapter.
(5) 
General agricultural uses, subject to § 215-49 of this chapter.
(6) 
Intensive agricultural uses, subject to § 215-50 of this chapter.
(7) 
Farm-related business, subject to § 215-51 of this chapter.
(8) 
Farm-support business, subject to § 215-52 of this chapter.
(9) 
Business and professional offices, subject to § 215-60 of this chapter.
(10) 
Commercial greenhouse and tree farm, subject to § 215-68 of this chapter.
(11) 
Construction services, subject to § 215-71 of this chapter.
(12) 
Emergency services operation, subject to § 215-79 of this chapter.
(13) 
Fabrication and finishing uses, subject to § 215-80 of this chapter.
(14) 
Food processing facilities, subject to § 215-81 of this chapter.
(15) 
Home center, subject to § 215-84 of this chapter.
(16) 
Manufacturing uses, subject to § 215-94 of this chapter.
(17) 
Medical, dental, vision, counseling and health care services, subject to § 215-95 of this chapter.
(18) 
Municipal uses, subject to § 215-98 of this chapter.
(19) 
Governmental uses, subject to § 215-99 of this chapter.
(20) 
Nursery or landscape center, subject to § 215-100 of this chapter.
(21) 
Personal service establishment, subject to § 215-101 of this chapter.
(22) 
Printing or publishing establishment, subject to § 215-103 of this chapter.
(23) 
Noncommercial recreation uses, subject to § 215-106 of this chapter.
(24) 
Retail business uses, subject to § 215-111 of this chapter.
(25) 
Self-storage and portable storage facilities, subject to § 215-112 of this chapter.
(26) 
Public utilities, subject to § 215-118 of this chapter.
(27) 
Warehousing and freight terminal uses, subject to § 215-120 of this chapter.
(28) 
Wholesale and distribution, subject to § 215-121 of this chapter.
(29) 
Dispensary.
[Added 7-10-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-5]
(30) 
Grower/processor.
[Added 7-10-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-5]
C. 
Uses permitted by conditional use. The following principal uses and their accessory uses are permitted by conditional use within the I-1 Zoning District:
(1) 
Business, professional office and industrial parks, subject to § 215-61 of this chapter.
(2) 
Hospitals, medical centers, ambulatory care centers and health clinics, subject to § 215-88 of this chapter.
(3) 
Incarceration facility, subject to § 215-90 of this chapter.
(4) 
Junkyards, salvage yards and impoundment facilities, subject to § 215-91 of this chapter.
(5) 
Quarry and mining operations, subject to § 215-104 of this chapter.
(6) 
Quarry support operations, subject to § 215-104 of this chapter.
(7) 
Commercial recreation uses, subject to § 215-107 of this chapter.
(8) 
Research facility, subject to § 215-109 of this chapter.
D. 
Uses by special exception. The following principal uses and their accessory uses are permitted by special exception within the I-1 Zoning District:
(1) 
Single-family detached dwellings, subject to § 215-25 of this chapter.
(2) 
Adult business and entertainment uses, subject to § 215-47 of this chapter.
(3) 
Airports, heliports and helistops, subject to § 215-54 of this chapter.
(4) 
Car washing facilities, subject to § 215-58 of this chapter.
(5) 
Commercial composting and mulch production, subject to § 215-66 of this chapter.
(6) 
Commercial mushroom production, subject to § 215-67 of this chapter.
(7) 
Commercial water resource use, subject to § 215-69 of this chapter.
(8) 
Group child day-care home, subject to § 215-75 of this chapter.
(9) 
Child day-care center, subject to § 215-76 of this chapter.
(10) 
Adult care facility, subject to § 215-77 of this chapter.
(11) 
Hotel or motel, subject to § 215-89 of this chapter.
(12) 
Solid waste disposal and reduction facilities, subject to § 215-113 of this chapter.
(13) 
Truck service and maintenance establishment, subject to § 215-114 of this chapter.
(14) 
Private utilities, subject to § 215-117 of this chapter.
(15) 
Undefined uses, subject to § 215-122 of this chapter.
E. 
Utility and dimensional requirements. Matrix Chart 5 provides the basic utility and dimensional requirements for all uses within the I-1 Zoning District. Where a discrepancy should exist between the provisions contained within the text and the provisions contained within Matrix Chart 5, the provisions contained within the text shall prevail.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Matrix Chart 5 is included as an attachment to this chapter.
F. 
Accessory uses and structures. Accessory uses and/or structures shall be permitted, provided they are located on the same lot as the principal use; they are clearly subordinate to the principal use; they have been properly addressed as part of the application for a permit, subdivision, land development, special exception, conditional use, or other approval requirements; and/or they comply with all other supplemental development and design requirements specified by West Nantmeal Township.
G. 
Off-street parking and loading. Where applicable, all uses within the I-1 Zoning District shall comply with the off-street parking and loading requirements specified under Article IX of this chapter.
H. 
Signs. Where applicable, all uses within the I-1 District shall comply with the requirements for signs, as specified under Article X of this chapter.
I. 
Supplemental regulations. Where applicable, all sections of this chapter shall apply as supplementary regulations and specifications for uses within the I-1 Zoning District.
J. 
Nonconforming uses. Uses that are classified as nonconforming uses shall comply with the provisions specified under Article XI of this chapter. In cases where the dimensional provisions of a nonconforming use are not specified by this chapter, the Zoning Officer shall assign the most restrictive requirements for lot area, building setback, yard setback, building height, building coverage, lot coverage, and other dimensional criteria of a similar permitted use by right within the I-1 Zoning District.