[Amended 1-30-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-01; 12-12-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-4]
A. The provisions of this chapter shall apply only to the areas of the
Township that have been granted valid tentative planned residential
development (PRD) plan approval and final PRD plan approval as depicted
on the Township's Zoning Map.
B. All areas previously granted tentative PRD plan approval that failed
to file applications for final PRD plan approval and failed to obtain
final PRD plan approval within the period of time required by the
Pennsylvania Municipal Planning Code (MPC) and/or the official written communication from the Township
granting tentative PRD plan approval are deemed revoked.
Structures may be erected, altered or used and
a lot or premises may be used for the following purposes:
A. Residential uses by right.
(1)
The following residential uses, either age-restricted
or non-age-restricted, shall be permitted by right in a PRD:
(a)
Single-family detached dwellings.
(b)
Single-family semidetached (twin).
(c)
Two-family semidetached (duplex).
(d)
Townhouses, including multiplex.
(f)
Assisted-living facilities.
(h)
Agriculture, in accordance with the regulations of §
131-72.
(2)
Mobile home parks are specifically excluded
in a PRD.
B. Nonresidential uses by right:
(1)
The following nonresidential uses shall be permitted
by right in a PRD:
(a)
Retail uses, professional offices and personal
or professional services.
(b)
Bed-and-breakfast establishments.
(c)
Second-story residential uses; shared parking
arrangements shall be permitted.
(d)
Indoor amusement businesses.
(e)
Convenience stores with or without the sale
of gasoline and no automobile repairs.
(2)
The following nonresidential uses are specifically
excluded in a PRD:
(c)
Outdoor amusement businesses.
(e)
Adult bookstores whether in conformance with Chapter
97 of the Washington Township Code or not.
C. Other uses by right.
(1)
The following other uses shall be permitted
by right in a PRD:
(a)
Public or private school, excluding facilities
for juvenile delinquents.
(b)
Public utilities whether or not owned and/or operated by the Township and/or a duly created municipal authority of the Township, the county, state or federal government; excluding communications antennas, equipment, buildings or towers as controlled by Article
XXI of this chapter.
(c)
Public or private outdoor and/or indoor recreational
areas and facilities, such as parks, playgrounds, picnic grounds,
swimming clubs, golf courses, country clubs, or other similar recreational
uses.
(d)
Cultural and entertainment establishments such
as libraries, museums and opera houses.
(f)
Houses of worship, including residential accessories
thereto, such as parish house, convent or other dwelling(s) for personnel
associated with said houses of worship.
(2)
The following uses are specifically excluded
in a PRD:
D. Accessory uses allowed in PRD. Uses customarily accessory to the above uses, including but not necessarily limited to private garages, parking areas, signs in conformance with §
131-78 of this chapter, no-impact home-based business in conformance with §
131-70 of this chapter, and other accessory uses as may be further regulated by this chapter or other regulations of the Township.
In the event a requirement, term, or provision
of this article conflicts with any requirement, term or provision
set forth in the Washington Township Subdivision and Land Development
Ordinance or other Washington Township ordinances regulating the
development of land within the Township, or is otherwise in conflict
with another requirement, term, or provision of this chapter, it is
the intent of the Board of Supervisors that the requirements, terms,
and provisions of this article shall control in the case of a development
subject to the terms of this article.