Horse Stables. A minimum lot size of two (2) acres shall be required, and the maximum density shall be one (1) horse per acre of land.

Raising of Livestock or Poultry. A minimum lot size of five (5) acres shall be required, and the raising of more than twenty-five (25) animals shall require a minimum lot size of twenty-five (25) acres. Animal feeding operations involving more than fifty (50) animal units are prohibited in the Township.

Automotive repairs (repair garage). Activities including the repair of automobiles, trucks, snowmobiles and motorcycles shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building where adequate measures shall be taken to minimize noise, vibrations, fumes and glare. Only vehicles to be repaired on the premises or picked up by the vehicle’s owner may be stored in the yard area. Where the operation abuts on the side or rear property line of a district having residences as a principal permitted use, a solid wall or substantial attractive fence six (6) feet in height shall be constructed and maintained in good condition along such boundary. Outside lighting shall be directed away from adjacent properties.

Automotive Sales. The outdoor display of new or used automobiles, panel trucks or vans, trailers, recreational vehicles, all terrain vehicles, motorcycles, snowmobiles, mobile homes or boats shall be only permitted in a B-2 Zoning District. Vehicles being sold shall have a front yard setback of not less than twenty-five (25) feet. Uses which are normally accessory to such sale establishments (such as engine repairs, body repairs, painting, radiator repair and undercoating) shall be permitted, provided such uses are clearly incidental and subordinate to the principal use and, further provided, that such uses are conducted within a completely enclosed building designed and constructed to minimize noise, fumes, vibrations and glare. Where an automotive sales use abuts a rear or side lot line of any district having residences as a principal permitted use, a solid wall or substantial, attractive fence six (6) feet in height shall be constructed and maintained in good condition along such boundary. Outside lighting shall be directed away from adjacent properties.

Car Wash. Appropriate drainage facilities for washing activities shall be provided. The site shall be sufficiently large to accommodate three (3) cars per stall awaiting washing during peak periods so that lines along public streets are avoided. Such operations shall also comply with any applicable regulations of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Car wash operations abutting on the side or rear property lines of a district having residences as a principal permitted use shall provide a solid wall or substantial, attractive, tight fence being six (6) feet in height and well maintained along such boundary. Outdoor lighting shall be directed away from adjacent activities.

Gasoline Service Stations. When a service station abuts on the rear or side lot line of a district having residences as a principal use, a solid wall or substantial attractive fence being six (6) feet in height shall be constructed and maintained in good condition along such boundary. When a service station occupies a corner lot, the access driveways shall be located at least sixty (60) feet form the intersection of the front and side street lines of the lot. All access driveways shall not exceed twenty-five (25) feet in width. Gasoline pumps or other service appliances may be located not less than ten (10) feet from the front yard setback. All repairs, service, storage or similar activities in connection with the use shall be conducted within the building where adequate measures shall be taken to minimize noise, fumes and glare. Outside lighting shall be directed away from adjacent properties.

Tire Retreading and Recapping. Tire retreading and recapping operations shall be conducted within a completely enclosed building where adequate measures shall be taken to minimize noise, fumes and glare. New, worn and recapped tires shall be stored within the building, and yard areas shall be neatly maintained. Where the operation abuts on the side or rear yard of property lines of a district having residences as the principal permitted use, a solid wall, or a substantial, attractive fence six (6) to eight (8) feet in height shall be constructed and maintained in good condition along such boundary. Outside lighting such be directed away from adjoining activities.

The applicant or owner shall provide evidence of certification of compliance with all appropriate regulations of any designated State agency whose approval is required by the laws of the Commonwealth.

Noise and all other possible disturbing aspects connected with such use shall be controlled to the extent that the operation of such use shall not unduly interfere with the use and enjoyment of properties in the surrounding area.

All outdoor play areas shall be completely enclosed with a fence being six (6) feet in height. Outdoor play activities shall be limited to the hours between 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. local time.

The applicant shall provide evidence that vehicular traffic congestion will be avoided in pick-up and drop-off points utilized in transporting children to and from the facility.

In the B-1 Neighborhood Commercial District single-family dwellings may be permitted over or attached to a business establishment provided that such dwellings are occupied by the owner or manager of such business over which the dwelling is located. Such dwellings shall be designed as living quarters having adequate natural light and kitchen and bathroom facilities. Such dwelling shall also have private access and the required residence parking spaces in addition to commercial parking spaces.

In the B-1 Neighborhood Commercial District and in the B-2 Highway Commercial District single-family dwellings may be permitted over the following business establishments or on lots adjoining the following business establishments: convalescent homes, mortuaries, motels and tourist homes; provided, that, such dwellings are occupied by the owner or manager of such business establishment. Such dwellings shall be designed as living quarters having adequate natural light and kitchen and bathroom facilities. Such dwelling shall also have private access and the required residence parking spaces in addition to commercial parking spaces.

The maximum occupancy of a group residence shall not exceed eight (8) persons, excluding staff. The occupancy of said group residence shall be governed by the standards and requirements as provided for within the most recent housing code standards of the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code.

The group residence shall be under the jurisdictional and regulatory control of a governmental entity (County, State and/or Federal).

The applicant and/or operator of group residence shall provide written documentation from the applicable governmental entity which certifies said group residence complies with the location, supervised services, operation, staffing and management of all applicable standards and regulations of the subject governing program.

The applicable requirements and standards which govern off-street parking for a single-family dwelling shall also govern for a group residence; however, two (2) additional off-street parking spaces shall be provided if there is any required staffing associated with the management and operation of a group residence.

A home occupation may include an office or studio of a physician, dentist, artist, photographer, architect, engineer, accountant, surveyor, lawyer, realtor, insurance salesman or member of a similar recognized profession. Home occupations may also include beauty and barber shops, dressmaking and tailoring shops, ceramic shops, appliance and lawn mower repair, and tutoring and music instruction for not more than two (2) students at a time, but shall not include animal hospitals, commercial kennels or stables, mortuaries, clothing shops, restaurants, dance studios, business schools or automobile-related activities or repairs. A home occupation which is conducted within a dwelling unit or an existing accessory building to the dwelling shall be subject to the following provisions:

A home occupation which is conducted within a dwelling unit that meets all of the following criteria shall be permitted by right:

Mobile food vehicles operating on public property in the same location for greater than ten (10) minutes or those operating on private property must obtain a zoning permit from the Zoning Officer prior to operation.

The exterior appearance of a model home and its premises shall be maintained and operated consistent with the residential character of the neighborhood. Landscaping shall also be provided consistent with that of the neighborhood within six (6) months of the use of the structure as a model home. The home shall be used only as a model display of homes available for sale and not as a realtor's office and not for the storage of construction equipment and materials. Off-street parking shall be provided according to the requirements of Article 11, with spaces for eventual residents temporarily allowed for patron use and with one (1) space for each employee. No construction or delivery trucks and vehicles shall be allowed upon the premises. Signs only provided for in Article 10 shall be allowed.

The special exception shall only be temporary, being valid for thirty (30) months after the special exception use is approved by the Zoning Hearing Board. At the expiration of the permit, the premises shall either revert to use as a dwelling or continue as a special exception upon application to and approval by the Board. In determining whether approval for continuance should be granted, the Board shall consider the effects of the previous permit on the neighborhood and the adherence to the special exception criteria under the previous permit.

There shall be more than ten (10) sleeping rooms.

Fifty (50) percent or more of the gross floor area shall be devoted to sleeping rooms.

There may be club rooms, ballrooms and common dining facilities.

In case of a corner lot, access drives shall be not less than sixty (60) feet from the intersection of any two (2) streets as measured from the intersection of their right-of-way lines.

Municipal, Police and Fire Buildings. Where the parking area abuts the side or rear property lines of an adjoining residential use, a fence being six (6) feet in height and a buffer area consisting of shrubbery or evergreen trees shall be provided.

Public and Private Schools. The size of a lot shall meet the minimum requirements as prescribed by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Access to the site shall be from an arterial or collector street. Access driveways shall not exceed twenty-five (25) feet in width. In the case of a corner lot, access driveways shall be not less than sixty (60) feet from the intersection of the two (2) streets, as measured from the intersection of their right-of-way. Loading and unloading areas, parking areas and circulation shall be provided in accordance with Article 11 of this Chapter.

Access and parking shall be provided only for maintenance and servicing of such facilities.

A chain link fence and locked gate not less than eight (8) feet in height shall surround the building or structures of such facilities.

A buffer area not less than ten (10) feet in depth and comprised of trees and/or shrubs designed to conceal such buildings or structures of such facilities.

Outside lighting shall be directed away from adjacent properties.

The location, design and operation of such facilities shall not adversely affect the character of any adjacent residential properties.

No recreation activity shall be conducted closer than fifty (50) feet for passive equipment and two hundred (200) feet for powered equipment to any property line.

A buffer area, at least twenty-five (25) feet for passive equipment and fifty (50) feet for powered equipment in depth, and planted with trees, shrubs or other landscaping, shall surround the property except for access drives.

Sound reduction buffers and additional screening may be required by the Zoning Officer or by the Planning Commission based on proposed powered equipment used in the recreational facility.

Shall be located upon a parcel of land not less than twenty thousand (20,000) square feet.

Shall have side and rear yards of not less than fifty (50) feet in depth.

Shall front upon a street having not less than an arterial or collector designation.

Shall not provide or permit the conduct of live entertainment within or without said premises.

Shall comply with the purposes of the B-1 Neighborhood Business District in which said tavern or restaurant is located.

Shall not adversely affect the public health, safety and well-being of the neighborhood in which the said tavern or restaurant is located.

Shall be constructed, placed or located so as to comply with all parking spaces and circulation and access areas as set forth in Article 11 herein.

Shall be constructed, placed or located so as to permit and provide the creation of access drives, not to exceed twenty-five (25) feet in width and, in the case of construction, placement or location of a tavern or restaurant on a corner lot, then access drives provided for in this subparagraph shall be at least sixty (60) feet, as measured from the right-of-way lines, from the intersection of the two (2) abutting streets.

Shall, where the side or rear property lines of the piece or parcel of land upon which said tavern or restaurant is to be constructed, placed or located abuts upon residences, provide for the erection and placement of a substantial, solid, opaque fence or evergreen hedge which shall be constructed so as to provide a barrier rising to a minimum height of six (6) feet and maintained in good condition to conform with the esthetic character of the neighborhood in which it is constructed; provided, that, in the event that an evergreen hedge is utilized, at the time of planting, said evergreen hedge shall be not less than six (6) feet in height.

Shall, whenever exterior lights or lighting is of any permissible type is utilized, provide for the installation of said light or lighting in such a manner so that the illumination from said light or lighting is directed upon or towards the property upon which said tavern or restaurant is located and away from all adjacent or abutting properties, streets or thoroughfares.

Minimum lot size for the development of townhouses shall be two (2) acres.

Minimum lot width shall be one hundred fifty (150) feet.

Maximum percentage of building coverage on a lot per dwelling unit, exclusive of common or public open areas, shall be not greater than forty-five (45) percent.

Minimum lot width for each townhouse unit shall be not less than twenty (20) feet.

Minimum lot depth for each townhouse unit shall be not less than one hundred (100) feet.

Minimum lot area for each townhouse unit shall be not less than two thousand (2,000) square feet.

Minimum front yard setback for each townhouse unit shall be not less than thirty-five (35) feet.

No side yard setbacks shall be required for attached interior townhouse units. A minimum side yard setback of not less than thirty (30) feet shall be required only at the ends of rows attached townhouse units.

Minimum rear yard setback for each townhouse unit shall be not less than thirty (30) feet.

Minimum width for each townhouse unit shall be not less than twenty (20) feet.

Maximum building height shall be three (3) stories or forty (40) feet.

Minimum distance between principal structures shall be not less than thirty (30) feet.

Minimum front yard setback for off-street parking areas shall be not less than twenty (20) feet.

Minimum rear yard setbacks for off-street parking areas shall be not less than fifteen (15) feet.

Two (2) off-street parking spaces shall be provided for each townhouse unit.

Unattached accessory structures such as pools, garages, carports and sheds shall be prohibited in the front yard. Unattached accessory structures located in the side or rear yard shall have five (5) feet side and rear yard setbacks and be constructed a minimum of ten (10) feet away from all other structures.

Structural Integrity and Safety.

Height and Setback Requirements.

Site Plans.

Supplemental Standards and Criteria.

A no-impact home-based business, as so defined in this Chapter, shall also be subject to the following requirements:

A no-impact home-based business shall be permitted in all residential zones of Wright Township as a use permitted by right, except that such permission shall not supersede any deed restriction, covenant or agreement restricting the use of land, nor any master deed, by law or other document applicable to a common interest ownership community.