Wright Township City Zoning Code
ARTICLE 5
Zoning District Regulations
§ 145-501 R-1 Single-family Residence District.
B.
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
(1)
Cemeteries.
(2)
Day-care home.
(3)
Group residences.
(4)
Home occupations.
(5)
Model homes.
(6)
Place of worship.
(7)
Recreational facilities, passive equipment.
[Amended 5-14-2018 by Ord. No. 250]
(8)
Public uses (except storage yards).
(9)
Accessory uses to the above.
(10)
Schools.
[Added 2-9-2004 by Ord. No. 187]
(11)
Colleges.
[Added 2-9-2004 by Ord. No. 187]
C.
Conditional uses. Planned residential developments. (See Article 7 of this chapter.)
D.
Dimensional regulations. Each principal building, structure and/or use shall be governed by the following regulations, unless more restrictive standards are applicable including, but not limited to, state regulations and supplementary regulations contained in Article 8 of this chapter.
(1)
Minimum lot area. Each principal building or use shall be located upon a lot having a minimum lot area of not less than:
(3)
Front yard. The minimum front yard shall be not less than thirty-five (35) feet in depth as measured from the front lot line.
(4)
Rear yard. The rear yard shall be not less than thirty (30) feet in depth as measured from the rear lot line.
(5)
Side yard. The minimum side yards shall be not less than ten (10) feet on each side.
(6)
Lot coverage. Not more than twenty percent (20%) of the lot area shall be covered with buildings or structures. Total impervious cover shall not exceed thirty percent (30%).
(7)
Building height. The maximum height of any building shall not exceed two and one-half (2½) stories or thirty-five (35) feet.
E.
Supplementary regulations. (See Article 8.)
F.
Subdivision and land development. Any property proposed to be divided into parcels or developed in accordance with the definitions of a “subdivision” or “land development,” as provided in Article 2 of this chapter, shall also be subject to the governing regulations and provisions of the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance [Chapter 131].
§ 145-502 R-1A Single-family Residence District.
[Amended 2-9-2004 by Ord. No. 187; 7-14-2008 by Ord. No. 219]
A.
Permitted uses.
(1)
Conservation design subdivision. (See Article 17 of this chapter.) (Conservation design subdivisions are applicable to all residential major subdivisions as so defined in the Wright Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.)
[Amended 8-12-2013 by Ord. No. 236]
(2)
Essential public utility facilities as defined in Article 2 of this chapter (excluding storage yards).
(3)
Single-family detached dwellings, including mobile homes on permanent foundations on existing lots of records and/or lots approved under a minor subdivision as so defined in the Wright Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance[1]
(4)
Accessory uses to the above.
B.
Uses permitted by special exception. (See Article 6.)
D.
Dimensional regulations. Each principal building, structure and/or use shall be governed by the following regulations, unless more restrictive standards are applicable, including, but not limited to, state regulations and supplementary regulations contained in Article 8 of this chapter.
(1)
Minimum lot area. Each principal building, structure and/or use shall be located upon a lot having a minimum lot area of not less than:
(2)
Minimum lot width. The minimum lot width shall not be less than 100 feet.
(3)
Front yard. The minimum front yard shall be not less than 50 feet in depth as measured from the front lot line.
(4)
Rear yard. The rear yard shall be not less than 30 feet in depth as measured from the rear lot line.
(5)
Side yard. The combined side yards shall be not less than 20 feet, with not less than 10 feet on each side.
(6)
Lot coverage. Not more than 25% of the lot area shall be covered with buildings or structures. Total impervious cover shall not exceed 30%.
(7)
Building height. The maximum height of any building shall not exceed 21/2 stories or 35 feet.
E.
Supplementary regulations. (See Article 8.)
F.
Subdivision and land development. Any property proposed to be divided into parcels or developed in accordance with the definitions of a "subdivision" or "land development," as provided in Article 2 of this chapter, shall also be subject to the governing regulations and provisions of the Wright Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.[2]
§ 145-503 R-1B Single-Family Residence District.
B.
Uses permitted by special exception. (See Article 6.)
D.
Dimensional regulations. Each principal building, structure and/or use shall be governed by the following regulations, unless more restrictive standards are applicable, including but not limited to state regulations and supplementary regulations contained in Article 8 of this chapter.
(1)
Minimum lot area. Each principal building or use shall be located upon a lot having a minimum lot area of not less than:
(a)
Seven thousand five hundred square feet when serviced by public water and public sewers.
(b)
One acre when serviced by on-lot sewage disposal and governed by the applicable standards of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
(c)
Ten thousand square feet when serviced by public sewers but not public water.
(3)
Front yard. The minimum front yard shall be not less than 35 feet in depth as measured from the front lot line.
(4)
Rear yard. The rear yard shall be not less than 30 feet in depth as measured from the rear lot line.
(5)
Side yard. The minimum side yards shall be not less than 10 feet on each side.
(6)
Lot coverage. Not more than 35% of the lot area shall be covered with buildings or structures. Total impervious cover shall not exceed 40%.
(7)
Building height. The maximum height of any building shall not exceed 21/2 stories or 35 feet.
E.
Supplementary regulations. (See Article 8.)
F.
Subdivision and land development. Any property proposed to be divided into parcels or developed in accordance with the definitions of a "subdivision" or "land development," as provided in Article 2 of this chapter, shall be subject to the governing regulations and provisions of the Wright Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (Chapter 131).
§ 145-504 R-2 Multifamily Residence District.
B.
Uses permitted by special exception. (See Article 6.)
(1)
Boarding or rooming homes.
(2)
Community center, as defined in Article 2 of this chapter.
(3)
Day-care center.
(4)
Day-care homes.
(5)
Group residence.
(6)
Home occupations.
(7)
Model homes.
(8)
Nursing home.
(9)
Place of worship.
(10)
Recreational facilities, passive equipment.
[Amended 5-14-2018 by Ord. No. 250]
(11)
Public uses.
(12)
Accessory uses to the above.
D.
Dimensional regulations. Each principal building, structure and/or use shall be governed by the following regulations, unless more restrictive standards are applicable, including but not limited to state regulations and supplementary regulations contained in Article 8 of this chapter.
(1)
Minimum lot area. Each principal building, structure and/or use shall be connected to public sewers and public water and shall be located upon a lot having a minimum lot area of not less than:
(a)
Seven thousand five hundred square feet for a single-family detached dwelling and all other nonresidential uses unless a greater area is required for a particular use under Article 8 of this chapter.
(b)
Twelve thousand five hundred square feet for a two-family dwelling.
(c)
Three thousand square feet for each dwelling unit within a single-residential structure containing three or more dwelling units, excluding mid-rise residential structures. (See conditional use standards for a mid-rise structure, Article 7 of this chapter)
(d)
A maximum density of 15 dwelling units per acre for all other multifamily dwellings.
(2)
Minimum lot width.
(a)
Sixty feet when the minimum required lot size is not less than 7,500 square feet.
(b)
Seventy-five feet when the minimum required lot size is not less than 12,500 square feet.
(c)
One hundred feet when the minimum required lot size is based upon a density requirement of 3,000 square feet per dwelling unit.
(d)
One hundred fifty feet when the maximum density is 15 dwelling units per acre. (See Article 8 for townhouses.)
(3)
Front yard. The minimum front yard shall be not less than 35 feet in depth as measured from the front lot line. (See Article 8 for townhouses.)
(4)
Rear yard. The rear yard shall be not less than 30 feet in depth as measured from the rear lot line. (See Article 8 for townhouses.)
(5)
Side yard. The minimum side yards shall be not less than ten (10) feet on each side. (See Article 8 for Townhouses.)
(6)
Lot coverage. Not more than thirty-five percent (35%) of the lot area shall be covered with buildings or structures. Total impervious cover shall not exceed forty-five percent (45%).
(7)
Building height. The maximum height of any building shall not exceed three (3) stories or forty (40) feet.
E.
Supplementary regulations. (See Article 8.)
F.
Subdivision and land development. Any property proposed to be divided into parcels or developed in accordance with the definitions of a “subdivision” or “land development,” as provided in Article 2 of this chapter, shall also be subject to the governing regulations and provisions of the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance [Chapter 131].
§ 145-505 C-1 Conservation District.
[Amended 5-9-2005 by Ord. No. 204; 7-14-2008 by Ord. No. 219]
A.
Permitted uses.
(1)
Conservation design subdivision. (See Article 17 of this chapter.) (Conservation design subdivisions are applicable to all residential major subdivisions as so defined in the Wright Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.[1]
[Amended 8-12-2013 by Ord. No. 236]
(2)
Agriculture.
(3)
Essential public utility facilities as defined in Article 2 of this chapter (excluding storage yards).
(4)
Forestry.
(5)
Greenhouse, nurseries and garden shops.
(6)
Single-family dwellings, including mobile homes on permanent foundations on existing lots of records and/or lots approved under a minor subdivision as so defined in the Wright Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.
(7)
Recreational facilities, passive equipment.
[Amended 5-14-2018 by Ord. No. 250]
(8)
Single-family dwellings, including mobile homes on permanent foundations.
(9)
State game lands.
(10)
Accessory uses to the above.
B.
Uses permitted by special exception.
(1)
Animal kennels.
(2)
Animal hospitals or clinics.
(3)
Cemeteries.
(4)
Commercial stables.
(5)
Group residences.
(6)
Home occupations.
(7)
Model homes.
(8)
Nursing homes.
(9)
Recreational facilities, powered equipment.
[Amended 5-14-2018 by Ord. No. 250]
(10)
Public uses.
(11)
Sewage disposal plants.
(12)
Utility buildings and storage yards.
(13)
Schools.
(14)
Colleges.
(15)
Accessory uses to the above.
C.
Conditional uses. (See Article 7.)
(1)
Airports and heliports.
(2)
Planned Residential Development.
(3)
Mobile Home Parks.
(4)
Any nonresidential use permitted by right or by special exception shall be deemed a conditional use if it involves either of the following:
(a)
The initial or cumulative disturbance which equals or exceeds eighty-seven thousand one hundred twenty (87,120) square feet of surface area.
(b)
The initial or cumulative construction, placement or installation which equals or exceeds forty-three thousand five hundred sixty (43,560) square feet of buildings, structures and/or other impervious surface area.
(c)
Any use which utilizes and/or stores any hazardous substances as so defined in Article 2 of this chapter.
D.
Dimensional regulations. A principal building, structure and/or use shall be governed by the following regulations, unless more restrictive standards are applicable, including but not limited to state regulations and supplementary regulations contained in Article 8 of this chapter.
(1)
Minimum lot area. Each principal building or use shall be located upon a lot having a minimum lot area of not less than one (1) acre.
(2)
Minimum lot width. Each lot shall have a lot width not less than one hundred fifty (150) feet.
(3)
Front yard. The minimum front yard shall be not less than fifty (50) feet in depth as measured from the front lot line.
(4)
Rear yard. The rear yard shall be not less than fifty (50) feet in depth as measured from the rear lot line.
(5)
Side yard. The side yard shall be not less than twenty-five (25) feet on each side.
(6)
Lot coverage. Not more than twenty percent (20%) of a lot shall be covered by buildings. Total impervious cover shall not exceed twenty-five percent (25%).
(7)
Building height. The maximum height of any building shall not exceed two and one-half (2½) stories or thirty-five (35) feet.
E.
Supplementary regulations. (See Article 8.)
F.
Subdivision and land development. Any property proposed to be divided into parcels or developed in accordance with the definitions of a “subdivision” or “land development,” as provided in Article 2 of this chapter, shall also be subject to the governing regulations and provisions of the Wright Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance [Chapter 131].
[Amended 8-12-2013 by Ord. No. 236]
§ 145-506 B-1 Neighborhood Commercial District.
A.
Permitted Uses.
(1)
Retail business, including or similar to the sale of:
(a)
Artist, music and hobby supplies.
(b)
Automotive supplies.
(c)
Clothing and clothing accessories.
(d)
Convenience stores.
(e)
Florist shops.
(f)
Food/grocery.
(g)
Greeting cards, newspapers, books, stationery and gift shops.
(h)
Hardware, paint.
(i)
Household goods and appliances.
(j)
Pharmaceutical products.
(k)
Sporting goods.
(l)
Variety goods.
(2)
Service-oriented business including or similar to:
(5)
Accessory uses to all uses permitted by right.
B.
Uses permitted by special exception. (See Article 6.)
(1)
Banks and similar financial institutions.
(2)
Recreational facilities, powered equipment.
[Amended 2-9-2004 by Ord. No. 187; 5-14-2018 by Ord. No. 250]
(3)
Convenience stores with gas sales.
(4)
Dwelling over and/or attached to business.
(5)
Entertainment facilities, except for adult uses, as defined in Article 2 of this chapter.
[Amended 6-11-2007 by Ord. No. 215]
(6)
Funeral homes.
(7)
Gasoline service stations.
(8)
Private recreational facilities.
(9)
Public uses.
(10)
Taverns (excluding live entertainment).
[Amended 12-9-2002 by Ord. No. 178]
(11)
Accessory uses to the above.
(12)
Place of worship.
[Added 2-9-2004 by Ord. No. 187]
C.
Conditional uses. (See Article 7.) Any nonresidential use permitted by right or by special exception shall be deemed a conditional use if it involves either of the following:
(1)
The initial or cumulative disturbance which equals or exceed eighty-seven thousand one hundred twenty (87,120) square feet of surface area.
[Amended 8-12-2013 by Ord. No. 236]
(2)
The initial or cumulative construction, placement or installation which equals or exceeds forty-three thousand five hundred sixty (43,560) square feet of buildings, structures and/or other impervious surface area.
(3)
Any use which utilizes and/or stores any hazardous substances as so defined in Article 2 of this chapter.
(4)
Neighborhood shopping center.
[Added 11-10-2008 by Ord. No. 222]
D.
Dimensional regulations. Each principal building, structure and/or use shall be governed by the following regulations, unless more restrictive standards are applicable, including but not limited to state regulations and supplementary regulations contained in Article 8 of this chapter.
(3)
Front Yard. The minimum front yard shall be not less than thirty (30) feet in depth as measured from the front lot line. If parking is proposed to be located in the front of a commercial building, the minimum front yard shall be not less than fifty (50) feet in depth as measured from the front lot line.
(4)
Rear Yard. The rear yard shall be not less than twenty-five (25) feet in depth as measured from the rear lot line.
(5)
Side Yard. The side yard shall be not less than ten (10) feet on each.
(6)
Lot Coverage. No more than thirty percent (30%) of the lot area shall be covered by buildings or structures. Total impervious cover shall not exceed fifty percent (50%).
(7)
Building Height. The maximum height of any building shall not exceed two and one-half (2½) stories or thirty-five (35) feet.
(8)
Buffer Area. Where a B-1 Neighborhood Business Zoning District abuts or adjoins a district permitting residences as a principal use, there shall be a buffer area along the district boundary line within the B-1 Neighborhood Business District along the side and rear boundaries with the residential district. The buffer area shall be a minimum of ten (10) feet in depth and shall be used for no other purpose than planting and screening.
(a)
Screening shall be provided by a continuous view restrictive screen at least six (6) feet to eight (8) feet in height designed to obscure the view of the buildings and other facilities from residential districts and uses.
[Amended 8-12-2013 by Ord. No. 236]
(b)
For the purpose of this chapter, when a buffer area is required, it shall be deemed to represent a fence or stone wall, with or without cork, trees, shrubs or a combination thereof.
(c)
All plant material shall be six (6) feet to eight (8) feet in height at the time of planting and placed to provide view restrictions. Walls, earth mounds and fences (or a combination thereof) may be included with the plant material to compliment and provide variety to the screen. Grass or other living ground cover shall be planted, mulched and maintained on all portions of the landscaped screen not occupied by other landscaped material. All required plant material which dies must be replaced by the owner or developer.
(d)
Existing vegetation and/or natural features may be used to meet buffer area requirements, provided the location and composition of existing plant materials and/or natural features will result in screening that meets the requirements of this Section.
(e)
A buffer area shall not be used for any purpose other than its intended effect as a buffer. As such, no other use, including but not limited to structures, buildings, signs, parking and/or storage shall be permitted in the buffer area.
(f)
In addition, commercial lighting shall be directed away from adjoining and/or abutting properties.
E.
Supplementary regulations. (See Article 8.)
F.
Subdivision and Land Development. Any property proposed to be divided into parcels or developed in accordance with the definitions of a “subdivision” or “land development,” as provided in Article 2 of this chapter, shall also be subject to the governing regulations and provisions of the Wright Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance [Chapter 131]
§ 145-507 B-2 Highway Commercial District.
A.
Permitted Uses.
(1)
Retail business, including or similar to the sale of:
(a)
Animal kennels.
(b)
Artist, music and hobby supplies.
(c)
Automotive supplies.
(d)
Clothing and clothing accessories.
(e)
Commercial greenhouses, nurseries and garden shops.
(f)
Contractors’ offices, shops and storage yards (for commercial uses which sell products such as lumber, building, hearing, plumbing, electrical, masonry, fencing and related material).
(g)
Convenience stores.
(h)
Convenience stores with gas sales.
(i)
Equipment sales and repair.
(j)
Florist shops.
(k)
Food/grocery.
(l)
Greeting cards, books and stationery.
(m)
Hardware.
(n)
Household goods and appliances.
(o)
Lumber yards.
(p)
Office equipment and supplies.
(q)
Pharmaceutical products.
(r)
Sporting goods.
(s)
Variety goods.
(2)
Service-oriented business including or similar to:
(a)
Animal hospital/veterinarian clinic.
(b)
Automotive sales.
(c)
Banks.
(d)
Day care centers.
(e)
Essential public utility facilities as defined in Article 2 of this Chapter (excluding storage yards).
(f)
Funeral homes.
(g)
Gasoline service stations.
(h)
Health clubs.
(i)
Medical offices and clinics.
(j)
Mobile food vehicle.
[Added 5-14-2018 by Ord. No. 250]
(k)
Motels and hotels.
(l)
Personal services.
(m)
Private garage (storage of commercial vehicles).
(n)
Professional offices.
(o)
Repair garage.
(p)
Restaurants.
(q)
Tire retreading and recapping.
(r)
Taverns.
(s)
Warehouse facilities, including self-storage.
(5)
Accessory uses to all uses permitted by right.
B.
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
(1)
Car wash.
(2)
Contractors yards.
(3)
Hotels/motels.
(4)
Outdoor storage (as defined in Article 2 of this Chapter.)
(5)
Public uses.
(6)
Trucking facilities and terminals.
(7)
Accessory uses to the above.
(8)
Colleges.
[Added 2-9-2004 by Ord. No. 187]
(9)
Vocational schools.
[Added 2-9-2004 by Ord. No. 187]
(10)
Place of worship.
[Added 2-9-2004 by Ord. No. 187]
(11)
Recreational facilities, powered equipment.
[Added 2-9-2004 by Ord. No. 187; amended 5-14-2018 by Ord. No. 250]
(12)
Institutional uses.
[Added 2-9-2004 by Ord. No. 187]
(13)
Accessory uses to the above.
C.
Conditional Uses. (See Article 7.)
(1)
Adult uses (as defined in Article 2.)
(2)
Methadone clinic.
(3)
Shopping center.
(4)
Any nonresidential use permitted by right or by special exception shall be deemed a conditional use if it involves either of the following:
(a)
The initial or cumulative disturbance which equals or exceeds eighty-seven thousand one hundred twenty (87,120) square feet of surface area.
(b)
The initial or cumulative construction, placement or installation which equals or exceeds forty-three thousand five hundred sixty (43,560) square feet of buildings, structures and/or other impervious surface area.
(c)
Any use which utilizes and/or stores any hazardous substances as so defined in Article 2 of this Chapter.
D.
Dimensional Regulations. Each principal building, structure and/or use shall be governed by the following regulations, unless more restrictive standards are applicable, including but not limited to State regulations and supplementary regulations contained in Article 8 of this Chapter.
(2)
Minimum lot width. One hundred (100) feet.
(3)
Front Yard. The minimum front yard shall be not less than fifty (50) feet in depth as measured from the front lot line.
(4)
Rear Yard. The rear yard shall be not less than twenty-five (25) feet in depth as measured from the rear lot line.
(5)
Side Yard. The side yard shall be not less than fifteen (15) feet on each side.
(6)
Lot Coverage. Not more than forty (40) percent of the lot area shall be covered by buildings or structures. Total impervious cover shall not exceed fifty (50) percent.
(7)
Building Height. The maximum height of any building shall not exceed three (3) stories or forty (40) feet.
(8)
Buffer Area. Where a B-2 Highway Commercial District abuts or adjoins a district permitting residences as a principal permitted use, there shall be a buffer area along the district boundary line within the B-2 Highway Commercial District along the side and rear boundaries with the residential district. The buffer area shall be a minimum of twentyfive (25) feet in depth and shall be used for no other purpose than planting and screening.
(a)
Screening shall be provided by a continuous view-restrictive screen at least six(6) feet to eight (8) feet in height designed to obscure the view of the buildings and other facilities from residential districts and uses.
(b)
For the purpose of this Chapter, when a buffer area is required it shall be deemed to represent a fence or stone wall with or without cork, trees, shrubs or a combination thereof.
(c)
All plant materials shall be six (6) feet to eight (8) feet in height at the time of planting and placed to provide view restrictions. Walls, earth mounds and fences (or a combination thereof) may be included with the plant material to compliment and provide variety to the screen. Grass or other living ground cover shall be planted, mulched and maintained on all portions of the landscaped screen not occupied by other landscaped material. All required plant material, which dies, must be replaced by the owner or developer.
(d)
Existing vegetation and/or natural features may be used to meet buffer area requirements, provided the location and composition of existing plant materials and/or natural features will result in screening that meets the requirements of this Section.
(e)
A buffer area shall not be used for any other purpose than its intended effect as a buffer. As such, no other use, including nut not limited to, structures, buildings, signs, parking and/or storage shall be permitted in the buffer area.
(f)
In addition, commercial lighting shall be directed away from adjoining and/or abutting properties.
E.
Supplementary Regulations. (See Article 8.)
F.
Subdivision and Land Development. Any property proposed to be divided into parcels or developed in accordance with the definitions of a "subdivision" or "land development," as provided in Article 2 of this Chapter, shall also be subject to the governing regulations and provisions of the Wright Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance [Chapter 131].
§ 145-508 I-1 Industrial District.
[Amended 12-9-2002 by Ord. No. 178]
A.
Permitted Uses.
(1)
Automotive sales.
(2)
Billboard signs.
(3)
Contractor’s offices, shops and storage yards (for commercial uses, electrical, masonry, fencing and related material).
(4)
Electronic equipment and products.
(5)
Equipment sales and repairs.
(6)
Essential public utility facilities as defined in Article 2 of this chapter.
(7)
Gasoline service stations.
(8)
Light industry (as defined in Article 2).
(9)
Lumberyards.
(10)
Machine shops and sheet metal shops.
(11)
Outdoor storage as defined in Article 2.
(12)
Print shops.
(13)
Public uses.
(14)
Public utility facilities.
(15)
Repair garages.
(16)
Research and testing facilities.
(17)
Stone or monument works.
(18)
Trucking facilities and terminals.
(19)
Warehouse and distribution facilities.
(20)
Warehousing, including self-storage facilities.
(21)
Accessory uses to the above.
B.
Uses Permitted by Special Exception. (See Article 6.)
(1)
Bulk fuel storage.
(2)
Commercial retail activities and services when incidental to a principal permitted use.
(3)
Heavy industrial uses (as defined in Article 2).
(4)
Recycling facilities.
(5)
Wireless commercial communication sites and support structures.
(6)
Recreational facilities, powered equipment.
[Added 5-14-2018 by Ord. No. 250]
C.
Conditional Uses. (See Article 7.)
(1)
Automotive wrecking yards.
(2)
Extraction, excavation and/or removal of natural resources.
(3)
Junkyards.
(4)
Solid waste facilities.
(5)
Staging areas.
(6)
Transfer stations.
(7)
Any nonresidential use permitted by right or by special exception shall be deemed a conditional use if the principal use utilizes and/or stores hazardous substances, as so defined in Article 2 of this chapter, as the primary function of the principal use.
[Amended 5-9-2005 by Ord. No. 204]
D.
Dimensional Regulations. Each principal building, structure and/or use shall be governed by the following regulations, unless more restrictive standards are applicable, including but not limited to State regulations and supplementary regulations contained in Article 8 of this chapter.
(1)
Minimum Lot Area. Each lot shall have a minimum area of not less than one (1) acre.
(2)
Minimum Lot Width. Each lot shall have a lot width not less than one hundred fifty (150) feet.
(3)
Front Yard. The minimum front yard shall be not less than forty (40) feet in depth as measured from the front lot line.
(4)
Rear Yard. The rear yard shall be not less than fifty (50) feet in depth as measured from the rear lot line.
(5)
Side Yard. The side yard shall be not less than twenty-five (25) feet on each side.
(6)
Lot Coverage. Not more than fifty (50) percent of the lot area shall be covered by buildings or structures. Total impervious cover shall not exceed sixty (60) percent.
(7)
Building Height. The maximum height of any building shall not exceed three (3) stories or forty (40) feet.
(8)
Buffer Area. The I-1 Industrial District shall have a buffer area along the district boundary lines and where an I-1 Industrial District abuts or adjoins a district permitting residences as a principal permitted use. There shall be a buffer area along the district boundary line within the I-1 Industrial District along the side and rear boundaries with the residential district. The buffer area shall have a depth of not less than fifty (50) feet and shall be used for no other purpose than planting and screening. The buffer area shall be either maintained in its natural state or planted in trees and shrubbery or shall include a stone cork fence for sound reduction if deemed to be necessary by the Planning Commission.
(a)
Screening shall be provided by a continuous view-restrictive screen at least eight (8) feet in height designed to obscure the view of the buildings and other facilities from residential districts and uses.
(b)
For the purpose of this Chapter when a buffer area is required, it shall be deemed to represent a fence or stone wall with or without cork, trees, shrubs or a combination thereof.
(c)
All plant materials shall be eight (8) feet in height at the time of planting and placed to provide view restrictions. Walls, earth mounds and fences (or a combination thereof) may be included with the plant material to compliment and provide variety to the screen. Grass or other living ground cover shall be planted, mulched and maintained on all portions of the landscaped screen not occupied by other landscaped material. All required plant material, which dies, must be replaced by the owner or developer.
(d)
Existing vegetation and/or natural features may be used to meet buffer area requirements, provided the location and composition of existing plan materials and/or natural features will result in screening that meets the requirements of this Section.
(e)
A buffer area shall not be used for any other purpose other than its intended effect as a buffer. As such, no other use, including but not limited to, structures, buildings, signs, parking and/or storage shall be permitted in the buffer area.
(f)
In addition, commercial lighting shall be directed away from adjoining and/or abutting properties.
E.
Permitted Noise Levels. Any person or use of property within the I-1 District shall not cause a sound from a stationary source which exceeds the sound level as set forth below. The term "maximum permissible decibel levels" shall be the decibel measurement of sound when measured at any point within any other property affected by the sound. Measurement shall be made by a duly authorized individual who is knowledgeable in the proper use of the measurement equipment.
Maximum Permissible Decibel Levels I-1 Zoning District | |
|---|---|
Decibel Level | Decibel Level |
Daytime | Night Time |
90 | 65 |
F.
Supplementary Regulations. (See Article 8.)
G.
Subdivision and Land Development. Any property proposed to be divided into parcels or developed in accordance with the definitions of a "subdivision" or a "land development," as provided in Article 2 of this Chapter shall also be subject to the governing regulations and provision of the Wright Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance [Chapter 131].
H.
Prohibited Uses. The following uses are hereby expressly prohibited within the I-1 District:
(1)
Places of worship.
(2)
Dwellings.
(3)
Semi-public uses.
(4)
Schools, day-care centers, nursery schools and similar institutions and/or similar uses.
Table 1—Zoning District Regulations | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regulations By District | R-1 Single-Family Residence | R-1A3 Single-Family Residence | R-1B Single-Family Residence | R-2 Multifamily Residence | C-111 Conservation | B-1 Neighborhood Commercial | B-2 Highway Commercial | I-1 Industrial |
Front Yard | 35 ft. | 35 ft. | 35 ft. | 35 ft. | 50 ft. | 30 ft12 | 50 ft. | 40 ft. |
Rear Yard | 30 ft. | 30 ft. | 30 ft. | 30 ft. | 50 ft. | 25 ft. | 25 ft. | 50 ft. |
Each Side Yard | 10 ft. | 10 ft. | 10 ft. | 10 ft. | 25 ft. | 10 ft. | 15 ft. | 25 ft. |
Lot Area | 11,250 sq. ft.1 | 20,000 sq. ft.1 | 7,500 sq. ft.1 10,000 sq. ft.4 | 7,500 sq. ft. 12,500 sq. Ft5 Multifamily6 | 1 Acre | 11,250 sq. Ft1 | 15,000 sq. Ft1 | 1 Acre |
Width | 75 ft2 | 100 ft.. | 60 ft2 | 60 ft7 75 ft8 100 ft9 150 ft10 | 150 ft. | 75 ft2 | 100 ft. | 150 ft. |
Maximum Stories | 2½ | 2½ | 2½ | 3 | 2½ | 2½ | 3 | 3 |
Maximum Height | 35 ft. | 35 ft. | 35 ft. | 40 ft. | 35 ft. | 35 ft. | 40 ft. | 40 ft. |
Maximum Lot Coverage | 20% Structures 30% Total Impervious Cover | 20% Structures 30% Total Impervious Cover | 35% Structures 40% Total Impervious Cover [Amended 2-9-2004 by Ord. No. 187] | 35% Structures 45% Total Impervious Cover | 20% Structures 25% Total Impervious Cover | 30% Structures 50% Total Impervious Cover | 40% Structures 50% Total Impervious Cover | 50% Structures 60% Total Impervious Cover |
Notes: | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | One (1) acre is required for lots lacking public sewage. | |||||||
2 | A minimum of one hundred (100) feet is required for lots lacking public sewers and/or public water. | |||||||
3 | ||||||||
4 | Public sewers but no public water. | |||||||
5 | Required for two-family dwelling. | |||||||
6 | Three thousand (3,000) square feet of lot area in single-residential structure with three (3) or more dwelling units, excluding mid-rise structures (see § 145-717); all other multifamily dwelling maximum density of fifteen (15) dwelling units per acre. | |||||||
7 | Required with minimum lot size of seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet. | |||||||
8 | Required with minimum lot size of twelve thousand five hundred (12,500) square feet. | |||||||
9 | Required with multifamily dwellings, excluding mid-rise structures (see § 145-717). | |||||||
10 | Required for all multifamily dwellings with maximum density of ten (10) dwelling units per acre. | |||||||
11 | ||||||||
12 | Fifty (50) feet is required when parking is located in the front yard area of the building | |||||||
Table 1—Zoning District Regulations | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regulations By District | R-1 Single-Family Residence | R-1A3 Single-Family Residence | R-1B Single-Family Residence | R-2 Multifamily Residence | C-111 Conservation | B-1 Neighborhood Commercial | B-2 Highway Commercial | I-1 Industrial |
Front Yard | 35 ft. | 35 ft. | 35 ft. | 35 ft. | 50 ft. | 30 ft12 | 50 ft. | 40 ft. |
Rear Yard | 30 ft. | 30 ft. | 30 ft. | 30 ft. | 50 ft. | 25 ft. | 25 ft. | 50 ft. |
Each Side Yard | 10 ft. | 10 ft. | 10 ft. | 10 ft. | 25 ft. | 10 ft. | 15 ft. | 25 ft. |
Lot Area | 11,250 sq. ft.1 | 20,000 sq. ft.1 | 7,500 sq. ft.1 10,000 sq. ft.4 | 7,500 sq. ft. 12,500 sq. Ft5 Multifamily6 | 1 Acre | 11,250 sq. Ft1 | 15,000 sq. Ft1 | 1 Acre |
Width | 75 ft2 | 100 ft.. | 60 ft2 | 60 ft7 75 ft8 100 ft9 150 ft10 | 150 ft. | 75 ft2 | 100 ft. | 150 ft. |
Maximum Stories | 2½ | 2½ | 2½ | 3 | 2½ | 2½ | 3 | 3 |
Maximum Height | 35 ft. | 35 ft. | 35 ft. | 40 ft. | 35 ft. | 35 ft. | 40 ft. | 40 ft. |
Maximum Lot Coverage | 20% Structures 30% Total Impervious Cover | 20% Structures 30% Total Impervious Cover | 35% Structures 40% Total Impervious Cover [Amended 2-9-2004 by Ord. No. 187] | 35% Structures 45% Total Impervious Cover | 20% Structures 25% Total Impervious Cover | 30% Structures 50% Total Impervious Cover | 40% Structures 50% Total Impervious Cover | 50% Structures 60% Total Impervious Cover |
Notes: | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | One (1) acre is required for lots lacking public sewage. | |||||||
2 | A minimum of one hundred (100) feet is required for lots lacking public sewers and/or public water. | |||||||
3 | ||||||||
4 | Public sewers but no public water. | |||||||
5 | Required for two-family dwelling. | |||||||
6 | Three thousand (3,000) square feet of lot area in single-residential structure with three (3) or more dwelling units, excluding mid-rise structures (see § 145-717); all other multifamily dwelling maximum density of fifteen (15) dwelling units per acre. | |||||||
7 | Required with minimum lot size of seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet. | |||||||
8 | Required with minimum lot size of twelve thousand five hundred (12,500) square feet. | |||||||
9 | Required with multifamily dwellings, excluding mid-rise structures (see § 145-717). | |||||||
10 | Required for all multifamily dwellings with maximum density of ten (10) dwelling units per acre. | |||||||
11 | ||||||||
12 | Fifty (50) feet is required when parking is located in the front yard area of the building | |||||||
Table 1—Zoning District Regulations | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Regulations By District | R-1 Single-Family Residence | R-1A3 Single-Family Residence | R-1B Single-Family Residence | R-2 Multifamily Residence | C-111 Conservation | B-1 Neighborhood Commercial | B-2 Highway Commercial | I-1 Industrial |
Front Yard | 35 ft. | 35 ft. | 35 ft. | 35 ft. | 50 ft. | 30 ft12 | 50 ft. | 40 ft. |
Rear Yard | 30 ft. | 30 ft. | 30 ft. | 30 ft. | 50 ft. | 25 ft. | 25 ft. | 50 ft. |
Each Side Yard | 10 ft. | 10 ft. | 10 ft. | 10 ft. | 25 ft. | 10 ft. | 15 ft. | 25 ft. |
Lot Area | 11,250 sq. ft.1 | 20,000 sq. ft.1 | 7,500 sq. ft.1 10,000 sq. ft.4 | 7,500 sq. ft. 12,500 sq. Ft5 Multifamily6 | 1 Acre | 11,250 sq. Ft1 | 15,000 sq. Ft1 | 1 Acre |
Width | 75 ft2 | 100 ft.. | 60 ft2 | 60 ft7 75 ft8 100 ft9 150 ft10 | 150 ft. | 75 ft2 | 100 ft. | 150 ft. |
Maximum Stories | 2½ | 2½ | 2½ | 3 | 2½ | 2½ | 3 | 3 |
Maximum Height | 35 ft. | 35 ft. | 35 ft. | 40 ft. | 35 ft. | 35 ft. | 40 ft. | 40 ft. |
Maximum Lot Coverage | 20% Structures 30% Total Impervious Cover | 20% Structures 30% Total Impervious Cover | 35% Structures 40% Total Impervious Cover [Amended 2-9-2004 by Ord. No. 187] | 35% Structures 45% Total Impervious Cover | 20% Structures 25% Total Impervious Cover | 30% Structures 50% Total Impervious Cover | 40% Structures 50% Total Impervious Cover | 50% Structures 60% Total Impervious Cover |
Notes: | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | One (1) acre is required for lots lacking public sewage. | |||||||
2 | A minimum of one hundred (100) feet is required for lots lacking public sewers and/or public water. | |||||||
3 | ||||||||
4 | Public sewers but no public water. | |||||||
5 | Required for two-family dwelling. | |||||||
6 | Three thousand (3,000) square feet of lot area in single-residential structure with three (3) or more dwelling units, excluding mid-rise structures (see § 145-717); all other multifamily dwelling maximum density of fifteen (15) dwelling units per acre. | |||||||
7 | Required with minimum lot size of seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet. | |||||||
8 | Required with minimum lot size of twelve thousand five hundred (12,500) square feet. | |||||||
9 | Required with multifamily dwellings, excluding mid-rise structures (see § 145-717). | |||||||
10 | Required for all multifamily dwellings with maximum density of ten (10) dwelling units per acre. | |||||||
11 | ||||||||
12 | Fifty (50) feet is required when parking is located in the front yard area of the building | |||||||