Part 3
District Regulations
§27-301 Application of District Regulations.
The regulations set forth in this Part for each district shall be minimum regulations and shall apply uniformly to each class or kind of structure or land, except as may be hereinafter provided.
A. No building, structure or land shall hereafter be used or occupied and no building or structure or part thereof shall hereafter be erected, constructed, reconstructed, moved, or structurally altered except in conformity with all of the regulations herein specified for the district in which it is located.
B. No building or other structure shall hereafter be erected or altered to:
(1) Exceed the height or bulk.
(2) Accommodate or house a greater number of persons or families.
(3) Occupy a greater percentage of lot area.
(4) Have narrower or smaller rear yards, front yards, side yards or other open space than is required in this Part, or in any other manner be contrary to this Chapter.
C. An applicant for a proposed use shall demonstrate, as a condition of approval that adequate provisions will be made to reduce and minimize any objectionable elements to the degree necessary as determined by the Zoning Officer to insure that the proposed use will not be noxious, hazardous or offensive. The Zoning Officer may require expert advice from official agencies or private consultants to review supplemental information, plans and technical studies required for the Zoning Officer to make this determination. The costs for these consultations shall be borne by the applicant.
D. The commencement of any of the uses or activities listed in this Part (the district regulations) shall require the issuance of a zoning permit from the Township Zoning Officer, except as may be exempted by §27-1503.1 of this Chapter. [Ord. 2011-01]
(Ord. 3/13/1995, Article 3, §300; as amended by Ord. 2011-01, 1/3/2011, §1; and by Ord. 2016-05, 11/14/2016, §1)
§27-302 Use Regulations and Dimensional Requirements.
The specific use regulations and dimensional requirements pertaining to each district are contained on the charts that follow, namely §§27-303–27-309.
(Ord. 3/13/1995, Article 3, §301)
§27-303 A-R Agricultural-Rural District.1. Uses and Structures. |
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Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures |
Conditional Uses (See §27-1402) |
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1. Agricultural uses, including land cultivation, tree farming, and/or raising of poultry or livestock. (See §27-425) |
1. Uses and structures customarily incidental to an approved, principal use. |
1. Agri-business, including the sale of retail agricultural or farm-related products or equipment. (See §§27-415 and 27-425) [Ord. 2011-01] |
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2. Animal husbandry. (See §27-425) |
2. Roadside stands. (See §27-606) |
2. Feed and grain mills. |
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3. Horticultural activities, including nurseries or greenhouses. (See §27-425) |
3. Essential utility distribution services. (See §27-608) |
3. Concentrated feeding operations and/or slaughter houses. (See §27-425.B) [Ord. 2011-01] |
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4. Riding academies and/or stables. (See §27-425) |
4. Private or public swimming pools. (See §27-607) |
4. Veterinary hospital, office or clinics. [Ord. 2013-01] |
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5. Kennels. (See §27-417) |
5. No-impact home-based business. (See §27-434) [Ord. 2011-01] |
5. Lumber yards and/or sawmills. |
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6. Single-family detached dwellings. (See §27-404) |
6. Student shelters. |
6. Game preserves. |
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7. Conversion apartments. (See §27-405) |
7. On-lot storage. (See §27-602) |
7. Two-family dwellings, i.e., duplexes. (See §27-404) |
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8. Mobile homes on individual lots. (See §27-406) |
8. Accessory storage trailers. (See §27-604) |
8. Group homes. (See §27-412) |
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9. Churches or places of worship. |
9. Signs. (See §27-1003) |
9. Campground or recreational vehicle parks. (See §27-427) |
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10. Camps, cabins and vacation homes. (See §27-426) |
10. Off-street parking and loading areas. (See Part 11) |
10. Public or private schools. |
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11. Public, semi-public or private parks, playgrounds or recreation areas. (See §27-428) |
11. Windmills. (See §27-432) [Ord. 2010-02] |
11. Extraction operations. (See §27-423) |
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12. Land conservation activities, including woodland preservation. |
12. Home occupations. (See §27-609) [Ord. 2011-01] |
12. Commercial communications transmitting and receiving towers and antennas. (See §27-610) |
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13. Cemeteries. (See §27-440) |
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13. Neighborhood commercial activities. (See §27-437) [Ord. 2013-01] |
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14. Public utility structures. |
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14. Intensive farm operations. [Ord. 2011-01] |
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15. Wind energy facility. (See §27-433) [Ord. 2010-02] |
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15. Forestry activities. [Ord. 2011-01] |
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16. Outdoor commercial recreational or institutional developments. (See §27-427) [Ord. 2011-01] |
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16. Controlled timbering/forest management. [Ord. 2011-01] |
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17. Family day care homes. (See §27-414.1) |
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17. Residential cluster development. (See §27-701) [Ord. 2011-01] |
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18. Oil and gas development. [Ord. 2016-04] |
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18. Windmills/energy farm. [Ord. 2011-01] |
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19. Water reuse storage facility. [Ord. 2016-04] |
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19. Wind or electric generating facilities. [Ord. 2011-01] |
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20. Natural gas compressor stations/processing plants/metering stations. [Ord. 2016-04] |
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20. Retail establishments. (See §27-415) [Ord. 2013-01] |
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21. Oil and gas staging facility. [Ord. 2016-04] |
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21. Group day care homes. (See §27-414.1) |
§27-303 A-R Agricultural-Rural District.2. Lot, Yard and Open Space Requirements. |
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Minimum Lot Requirements (See §27-502) |
Minimum Yard Requirements (See §27-503) |
Maximum Height Requirements (See §27-504) |
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1. Minimum Lot Area Per Principal Structure or Use: |
1. Front Yard: 60 feet from road centerline. |
1. Principal Structure: 35 feet or 2½ stories, whichever is less. |
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A. Community Sewage AND/OR Public Water. |
2. Side Yards: 15 feet each side. |
2. Accessory Structures: 20 feet or 1½ stories, whichever is less. |
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(1) Single-family detached dwellings and other principal uses–1 acre per dwelling unit or use. |
3. Rear Yard: 20 feet. |
3. Agricultural Structures: No maximum. |
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(2) Conversion apartments or two-family dwellings–½ acre per dwelling unit. |
4. Agricultural Uses: |
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B. Individual On-lot Sewer and Water. |
A. Cultivation Activities: 5 feet from edge of any abutting public road right-of-way. |
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(1) Single-family detached dwellings and other principal uses–2 acres per dwelling unit or use. |
B. Storage and/or Structures: (See §27-425) |
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(2) Conversion apartments or two-family dwellings–1 acre per dwelling unit. |
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(3) Lumber yards and/or sawmills, feed and grain mills, slaughter houses, commercial animal husbandry, and mineral extraction operations–5 acres. |
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C. All lots must meet the requirements of the PA Sewage Facilities Act and all other applicable State and municipal sewer and water regulations. |
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2. Minimum Lot Width: 150 feet |
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3. Maximum Building Coverage: 20% |
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(Ord. 3/13/1995, Article 3, §302; as amended by Ord. 2010-02, 5/10/2010, §§1, 5; by Ord. 2011-01, 1/3/2011, §1; by Ord. 2013-01, 6/10/2013; by Ord. 2016-05, 11/14/2016, §1; and by Ord. 2018-02, 9/10/2018, §1(E))
§27-304 R-S Residential-Suburban District.1. Uses and Structures. |
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Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures |
Conditional Uses (See §27-1402) |
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1. Single-family detached dwellings. (See §27-404) |
1. Uses and structures customarily incidental to an approved, principal use. |
1. Single-family attached dwellings, i.e., townhouses. (See §27-407) |
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2. Two-family dwellings, i.e., duplexes. (See §27-404) |
2. Essential utility distribution services. (See §27-608) |
2. Group homes. (See §27-412) |
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3. Conversion apartments. (See §27-405) |
3. Private swimming pools. (See §27-607) |
3. Personal care homes. (See 27-413) |
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4. Churches and places of worship. |
4. No-impact home-based business. (See §27-434) [Ord. 2011-01] |
4. Libraries. [Ord. 2001-03] |
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5. Public or semi-public parks, playgrounds, or recreation areas. (See §27-428) |
5. Student shelters. |
5. Museums, art galleries or cultural. [Ord. 2011-01] |
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6. Wind energy facility. (See §27-433) [Ord. 2010-02] |
6. On-lot storage. (See §27-602) |
6. Nursing home. [Ord. 2011-01] |
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7. Police or fire station. [Ord. 2011-01] |
7. Signs. (See §27-1003) |
7. Public or private schools. [Ord. 2011-01] |
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8. Government or municipal building. [Ord. 2011-01] |
8. Off-street parking and loading areas. (See Part 11) |
8. Neighborhood commercial activities. (See §27-437) [Ord. 2013-01] |
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9. Bed and breakfast establishments. [Ord. 2011-01] |
9. Utility sheds. (See §27-605) [Ord. 96-08-12.1] |
9. Residential cluster development. [Ord. 2011-01] |
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10. Land conservation activities, including woodland preservation. [Ord. 2011-01] |
10. Windmills. (See §27-432) [Ord. 2010-02] |
10. Group day care homes. (See §27-414.1) |
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11. Family day care homes. (See §27-414.1) |
11. Home occupations. (See §27-609) [Ord. 2011-01] |
11. Day care centers. (See §27-414) |
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12. Oil and gas development. [Ord. 2016-04] |
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§27-304 R-S Residential-Suburban District.2. Lot, Yard and Open Space Requirements. |
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Minimum Lot Requirements (See §27-502) |
Minimum Yard Requirements (See §27-503) |
Maximum Height Requirements (See §27-504) |
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1. Minimum Lot Area Per Principal Structure or Use: |
1. Front Yard: 60 feet from road centerline. |
1. Principal Structure: 35 feet or 2 ½ stories, whichever is less. |
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A. Community Sewer AND/OR Public Water. |
2. Side Yards: 15 feet each side. |
2. Accessory Structures: 20 feet or 1 ½ stories, whichever is less. |
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(1) Single-family detached dwellings and other principal uses–22,500 square feet per dwelling unit or use. |
3. Rear Yard: 20 feet. 4. Accessory Uses: Review specific section identified. |
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(2) Conversion apartments or two-family dwellings–15,000 square feet per dwelling unit. |
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(3) Single-family attached dwelling structures–1 acre + 2,500 square feet per dwelling unit. |
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(4) Personal care homes–22,500 square feet + 2,500 square feet per resident bed. |
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B. Individual On-lot Sewer and Water. |
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(1) Single-family detached dwellings and other principal uses–1 acre per dwelling unit or use. |
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(2) Conversion apartments or two-family dwellings–22,500 square feet per dwelling unit. |
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(3) Personal care homes–1 acre + 2,500 square feet per resident bed. |
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C. All lots shall meet the requirements of the PA Sewage Facilities Act and all other applicable State or municipal sewer and water regulations. |
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2. Minimum Lot Width: |
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A. Single-Family Detached Dwellings and Other Principal Uses–125 feet. |
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B. Single-Family Attached Dwellings –24 feet each unit. |
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3. Maximum Building Coverage: 30% |
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(Ord. 3/13/1995, Article 3, §303; as amended by Ord. 96-08-12.1, 8/12/1996, §I; by Ord. 2001-03, 11/12/2001, §1; by Ord. 2010-02, 5/10/2010, §§2, 6; by Ord. 2011-01, 1/3/2011, §1; by Ord. 2013-01, 6/10/2013; by Ord. 2016-05, 11/14/2016, §1; and by Ord. 2017-03, 7/10/2017, § 1)
§27-305 R-U Residential-Urban District.1. Uses and Structures. |
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Permitted Principal Uses and Structures |
Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures |
Conditional Uses (See §27-1402) |
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1. Single-family detached dwellings. (See §27-404) |
1. Uses and structures customarily incidental to an approved, principal use. |
1. Multi-family dwellings, i.e., apartment buildings. (See §27-408) |
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2. Two-family dwellings, i.e., duplexes. (See §27-404) |
2. Essential utility distribution services. (See §27-608) |
2. Multi-family housing developments. (See §27-409) |
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3. Conversion apartments. (See §27-405) |
3. Private swimming pools. (See §27-607) |
3. Mobile home parks. (See §27-410) |
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4. Single-family attached dwellings, i.e., townhouses. (See §27-407) |
4. No-impact home-based business. (See §27-434) [Ord. 2011-01] |
4. Boarding or rooming homes. (See §27-411) |
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5. Churches or places of worship. |
5. Student shelters. |
5. Group homes or institutional residences. (See §27-412) |
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6. Libraries, museums or other cultural facilities. |
6. On-lot storage. (See §27-602) |
6. Personal care or nursing homes. (See §27-413) |
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7. Police or fire stations. |
7. Signs. (See §27-1004) |
7. Medical or dental offices or clinics. [Ord. 2011-01] |
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8. Government or municipal buildings. |
8. Off-street parking and loading areas. (See Part 11) |
8. Professional offices. |
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9. Public or semi-public parks, playgrounds or recreation areas. (See §27-428) |
9. Utility sheds. (See §27-605) [Ord. 96-08-12.1] |
9. Office complexes. [Ord. 2011-01] |
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10. Bed and breakfast establishments. [Ord. 2011-01] |
10. Windmills. (See §27-432) [Ord. 2010-02] |
10. Clubs, lodges and fraternal organization facilities. |
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11. Land conservation activities, including woodland preservation. [Ord. 2011-01] |
11. Home occupations. (See §27-609) [Ord. 2011-01] |
11. Public or private schools. |
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12. Wind energy facility. (See §27-433) [Ord. 2010-02] |
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12. Neighborhood commercial activities. (See §27-437) [Ord. 2013-01] |
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13. Family day care homes. (See §27-414.1) |
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13. Recycling drop-off facilities. |
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14. Veterinary hospital, office, or clinic. [Ord. 2011-01] |
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15. Planned residential development. [Ord. 2011-01] |
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16. Residential cluster development. [Ord. 2011-01] |
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17. Hospitals. [Ord. 2011-01] |
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18. Group day care homes. (See §27-414.1) |
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19. Day care centers. (See §27-414) |
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20. Oil and gas development. [Ord. 2016-04] |
§27-305 R-U Residential-Urban District.2. Lot, Yard and Open Space Requirements. |
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Minimum Lot Requirements (See §27-502) |
Minimum Yard Requirements (See §27-503) |
Maximum Height Requirements (See §27-504) |
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1. Minimum Lot Area Per Principal Structure or Use: |
1. Front Yard: 60 feet from road centerline. |
1. Principal Structure: 40 feet or 3 stories, whichever is less. |
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A. Community Sewer AND/OR Public Water. |
2. Side Yards: 10 feet. |
2. Accessory Structures: 20 feet or 1 ½ stories, whichever is less. |
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(1) Single-family detached dwellings and other principal uses–18,000 square feet per dwelling unit or use. |
3. Rear Yard: 15 feet. 4. Accessory Uses: Review specific section identified. |
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(2) Conversion apartments–9,000 square feet per dwelling unit. |
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(3) Two-family dwellings–10,000 square feet per dwelling unit. |
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(4) Single-family attached dwelling structures–18,000 square feet + 2,500 square feet per dwelling unit. |
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(5) Boarding or rooming homes, personal care or nursing homes, or institutional residences–18,000 square feet + 1,000 square feet per boarder or resident bed. |
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(6) Multi-family dwelling structures–18,000 square feet + 2,000 square feet per dwelling unit. |
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(7) Multi-family housing developments–2 acres. |
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(8) Mobile home parks–5 acres. |
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(9) Schools–30,000 square feet. |
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B. Individual On-lot Sewer and Water. |
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(1) Single-family detached dwellings and other principal uses–22,500 square feet per dwelling unit or use. |
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(2) Conversion apartments–11,250 square feet per dwelling unit. |
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(3) Two-family dwellings–12,500 square feet per dwelling unit. |
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(4) Boarding or rooming homes, personal care homes, or institutional residences–22,500 square feet + 2,500 square feet per boarder or resident bed. |
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C. All Lots shall meet the requirements of the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act and all other applicable State or municipal sewer and water regulations. |
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2. Minimum Lot Width: |
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A. Community Sewer AND/OR Public Water. |
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(1) Single-family detached dwellings and other principal uses–100 feet. |
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(2) Single-family attached dwellings–20 feet each unit. |
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B. On-lot Sewer AND Water. 125 feet |
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3. Maximum Building Coverage: 40% |
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(Ord. 3/13/1995, Article 3, §304; as amended by Ord. 96-08-12.1, 8/12/1996, §II; by Ord. 2010-02, 5/10/2010, §§3, 7; by Ord. 2011-01, 1/3/2011, §1; by Ord. 2013-01, 6/10/2013; by Ord. 2016-05, 11/14/2016, §1; and by Ord. 2017-03, 7/10/2017, § 1)
§27-306 C General Commercial District.1. Uses and Structures. |
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Permitted Principal Uses and Structures |
Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures |
Conditional Uses (See §27-1402) |
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1. Retail and personal service business establishments. (See §27-415) |
1. Uses and structures customarily incidental to an approved, principal use. |
1. Automotive service stations and/or repair shops. (See §27-418) |
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2. Business, professional and financial offices or studios. |
2. Roadside stands. (See §27-606) |
2. Adult entertainment establishments. (See §27-420) |
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3. Office complexes. [Ord. 2011-01] |
3. Essential utility distribution services. (See §27-608) |
3. Enclosed warehousing or personal storage facilities or warehouse. [Ord. 2011-01] |
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4. Medical or dental clinics. |
4. Public or private swimming pools. (See §27-607) |
4. Day care centers. (See §27-414) |
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5. Restaurants and/or taverns. (See §27-415) |
5. No-impact home-based business. (See §27-434) [Ord. 2011-01] |
5. Contractor’s shops and yards. (See §27-422) [Ord. 2009-04] |
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6. Grocery or convenience stores. (See §27-415) |
6. Accessory residential uses. (See §27-601) |
6. Distribution centers, wholesaling or distributing uses. [Ord. 2011-01] |
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7. Hotels, motels or transient lodging facilities. [Ord. 2013-01] |
7. Accessory warehousing or storage facilities associated with an approved, principal use. (See §27-421) |
7. Kennels. (See §27-417) [Ord. 2011-01] |
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8. Public entertainment facilities, excluding adult entertainment establishments. (See §27-419) |
8. On-lot storage. (See §27-602) |
8. Mobile home park. (See §27-410) [Ord. 2011-01] |
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9. Automotive or motorized vehicle sales and service facilities. |
9. Signs. (See §27-1005) |
9. Medical marijuana dispensaries. (See §27-438) |
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10. Car wash facilities. |
10. Off-street parking and loading areas. (See Part 11) |
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11. Laundromats and/or dry-cleaning establishments. |
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12. Clubs, lodges and fraternal organization facilities. |
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13. Government or municipal buildings. |
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14. Police or fire stations. |
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15. Funeral homes. |
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16. Recycling drop-off facilities. |
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17. Shopping centers. (See §27-415) |
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18. Veterinary clinic/hospital or office. [Ord. 2011-01] |
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19. Neighborhood commercial activities. (See §27-437) [Ord. 2013-01] |
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20. Public utility structures, service centers, offices and/or storage yards. [Ord. 2011-01] |
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21. Hospitals. [Ord. 2011-01] |
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§27-306 C General Commercial District.2. Lot, Yard and Open Space Requirements. |
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Minimum Lot Requirements (See §27-502) |
Minimum Yard Requirements (See §27-503) |
Maximum Height Requirements (See §27-504) |
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1. Minimum Lot Area Per Principal Structure or Use: |
1. Front Yard: |
1. Principal Structure: 40 feet or 3 stories, whichever is less. |
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A. Principal Commercial Uses–22,500 square feet. |
A. Structures–25 feet from edge of road right-of-way. |
2. Accessory Structures: 25 feet or 2 stories, whichever is less. |
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B. Shopping Centers–2 acres. |
B. Parking Areas–10 feet from edge of road right-of-way; no parking shall be permitted within this required setback area. |
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C. All lots shall meet the requirements of the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act and all other applicable State and Municipal sewer and water regulations. In addition, each lot shall be of sufficient size to provide for all required service, access, parking, loading and open space area. |
2. Side Yards: A. Structures–10 feet each side when abutting another lot in the C District; 15 feet when abutting any R District. * B. Parking Areas–5 feet each side. |
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2. Minimum Lot Width: 125 feet. |
C. Loading Areas–10 feet each side. |
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3. Maximum Building Coverage: 50% |
3. Rear Yard: |
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A. Principal Structure–15 feet. |
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B. Accessory Structures–5 feet. |
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C. Parking and/or Loading Areas–5 feet |
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*NOTE: No minimum where fireproof party walls, approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry are used. |
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(Ord. 3/13/1995, Article 3, §305; as amended by Ord. 2009-04, 8/10/2009, §1; by Ord. 2011-01, 1/3/2011, §1; by Ord. 2013-01, 6/10/2013; by Ord. 2016-05, 11/14/2016, §1; by Ord. 2017-01, 7/10/2017, § 3; by Ord. 2017-03, 7/10/2017, § 1; and by Ord. 2018-02, 9/10/2018, §1(E))
§27-307 I Industrial District.1. Uses and Structures. |
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Permitted Principal Uses and Structures |
Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures |
Conditional Uses (See §27-1402) |
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1. Enclosed manufacturing, assembly, or light industrial operations. (See §27-421) |
1. Uses and structures customarily incidental to an approved principal use. |
1. Industrial parks. (See §27-421) |
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2. Research and development facilities. (See §27-421) |
2. Essential utility distribution services. (See §27-608) |
2. Unenclosed manufacturing or industrial operations. (See §27-421) |
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3. Pharmaceutical or laboratory facilities. (See §27-421) |
3. Accessory warehousing and storage facilities associated with an approved, principal use. (See §27-421) |
3. Transportation terminals. (See §27-421) |
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4. Enclosed warehousing or personal storage facilities or warehouse. [Ord. 2011-01] |
4. Administrative offices associated with an approved, principal use. |
4. Contractor’s shops and yards. (See §27-422) |
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5. Machinery repair and service facilities. |
5. Accessory sales or retail outlets associated with an approved, principal use. |
5. Municipal or residual waste landfills. (See §27-424) |
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6. Recycling collection centers. |
6. On-lot storage. (See §27-602) |
6. Hotels, motels and transient lodging facilities. (See §27-435) [Ord. 2013-01] |
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7. Public utility structures, service centers, offices and/or storage yards [Ord. 2011-01] |
7. Accessory storage trailers. (See §27-604) |
7. Hazardous materials operation. (See §27-436) [Ord. 2011-03] |
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8. Office complexes. [Ord. 2011-01] |
8. Signs. (See §27-1005) |
8. Lumber yard, sand or sawmills. [Ord. 2011-01] |
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9. Junkyard, auto salvage, appliance and electronic salvage operation. [Ord. 2011-01] |
9. Off-street parking and loading areas. (See Part 11) |
9. Feed and grain mills. [Ord. 2011-01] |
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10. Distribution centers, wholesaling, or distributing uses. [Ord. 2011-01] |
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10. Recycling drop-off facilities. [Ord. 2011-01] |
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11. Oil and gas development. [Ord. 2016-04] |
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11. Mobile home park. [Ord. 2011-01] |
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12. Water reuse storage facility. [Ord. 2016-04] |
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12. Retail establishments. (See §27-415) [Ord. 2013-01] |
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13. Natural gas compressor stations/processing plants/metering stations. [Ord. 2016-04] |
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13. Oil and gas staging facility. [Ord. 2016-04] |
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14. Medical marijuana growers/processors. (See §27-439) |
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15. Waste and air polluting facilities. (See §27-441) |
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1. Minimum Lot Area Per Principal Structure or Use: |
1. Front Yard: |
1. Principal or Accessory Structures–40 feet. |
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A. Industrial Uses. |
A. Structures–25 feet from edge of road right-of-way. |
2. Agricultural Structures: No maximum. |
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(1) Principal industrial uses–1 acre. |
B. Parking Areas–10 feet from edge of road right-of-way; no parking shall be permitted within this required setback area. |
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(2) Industrial parks–10 acres. |
2. Side Yards:1 |
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(3) Distribution centers–5 acres. |
A. Structures–15 feet each side when abutting another lot in the I District; 25 feet when abutting a lot in any R District. |
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(4) Transportation terminals–5 acres. |
B. Parking Areas–10 feet each side. |
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(5) Municipal or residual waste landfills–25 acres. |
C. Loading Areas–10 feet each side. |
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B. Each lot shall meet the requirements of the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act and all other applicable State and Municipal sewer and water regulations. In addition, each lot shall be of sufficient size to provide for all required service, access, parking, loading and open space areas. |
3. Rear Yard:1 A. Principal Structures–20 feet. B. Accessory Structures–10 feet. C. Parking and/or Loading Areas–10 feet. |
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2. Minimum Lot Width: 150 feet. |
4. Agricultural Uses: |
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3. Maximum Building Coverage: 60%; in addition, all portions of the site not used for buildings, parking, loading or storage areas, walkways, etc. shall be landscaped. |
A. Cultivation Activities–5 feet from edge. B. Storage and/or Structures–(See §27-425) |
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NOTE: Where adjacent to a residential district, a buffer yard of at least 20 feet shall be provided.
(Ord. 3/13/1995, Article 3, §306; as amended by Ord. 2010-04, 10/11/2010, §I; by Ord. 2011-01, 1/3/2011, §1; by Ord. 2011-03, 4/11/2011, §3; by Ord. 2013-01, 6/10/2013; by Ord. 2016-05, 11/14/2016, §1; by Ord. 2017-01, 7/10/2017, § 3; by Ord. 2017-03, 7/10/2017, § 1; and by Ord. 2018-02, 9/10/2018, §1(E))
§27-308 FF and FP Flood Fringe and General Floodplain District. (Overlying District)1. Uses and Structures.1 |
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Permitted Accessory Uses and Structures |
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Same as the underlying district, and in addition: |
Same as the underlying district, and in addition: |
Same as the underlying district, and in addition: |
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1. Agricultural uses, including land cultivation, tree farming or raising poultry or livestock. (See §27-425) |
1. Uses and structures customarily incidental to an approved, principal use. |
1. Campgrounds or RV parks. (See §27-427) |
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2. Horticultural activities, including nurseries and orchards. (See §27-425) |
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3. Public, semi-public or private recreation facilities, including parks, playgrounds, picnic areas, hunting and fishing areas, etc. (See §27-428) |
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4. Temporary uses, such as carnivals or circuses. (See §27-429) |
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NOTE: All uses, activities, and/or development in this district shall be undertaken in strict compliance with the floodproofing requirements of Part 9 of this Chapter.
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(Ord. 3/13/1995, Article 3, §307)
§27-309 FW Floodway District.1. Uses and Structures.1 |
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1. Agricultural uses, including land cultivation, horticulture, and outdoor nurseries. (See §27-425) |
1. Accessory uses, such as yards, gardens or pervious parking areas. |
1. Campgrounds or RV parks, (See §27-427) |
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2. Undeveloped public, semi-public or private recreation facilities, such as parks, day camps, picnic grounds, trails, wildlife or game preserves, and swimming or fishing areas. (See §27-428) |
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2. Docks, piers or other water-related uses. (See §27-431) |
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3. Temporary uses, such as carnivals or circuses. (See §27-429) |
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3. Utilities and public facilities and improvements, such as railroads, streets, bridges, transmission lines, water and sewer treatment plants, and similar uses. |
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4. Storage of materials and equipment, provided they are not buoyant, flammable, or explosive and are not subject to major damage by flooding or can be firmly anchored during times of flooding. |
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NOTE: No development shall be permitted which will increase the 100-year flood elevation. (See also Floodplain Management Regulations in Part 9 of this Chapter.)
§27-309 FW Floodway District.2. Lot, Yard and Open Space Requirements. |
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Minimum Yard Requirements (See §27-503) |
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1. Minimum Lot Area Per Principal Use: |
1. Front Yard: 60 feet from road centerline. |
1. Principal or Accessory Structures: Not applicable |
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A. Principal Uses–1 acre. |
2. Side Yards: 20 feet each side, where applicable. |
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B. Campgrounds–2 acres. |
3. Rear Yard: 25 feet, where applicable. |
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C. All lots shall meet the requirements of the Pennsylvania Sewage Facilities Act and all other applicable State or Municipal sewer and water regulations. |
4. Agricultural Activities: A. Cultivation Activities–5 feet from the edge of any abutting public road right-of-way. |
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2. Minimum Lot Width: 150 feet. |
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(Ord. 3/13/1995, Article 3, §308)