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Borough of Canonsburg, PA
Washington County
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A. 
Minimum and uniform regulations. The regulations established by this chapter for each district shall be minimum regulations and shall apply uniformly to each class or kind of structure or land within said district.
B. 
For new uses and structures. In all districts, after the effective date of this chapter, any new building or other structure on any tract of land shall be constructed, developed and used only in accordance with the regulations specified for the district in which said structure or tract of land shall be located.
C. 
For existing uses and structures. In all districts, after the effective date of this chapter, any existing building or other structure or any tract of land which is not in conformity with the regulations for the district in which it is located shall be deemed legal but nonconforming and subject to the regulations of Article 10, Nonconforming Uses, Structures and Lots.
D. 
Types of control. The following minimum and uniform regulations shall apply in the respective districts:
(1) 
Use regulations, including uses by right, accessory uses, conditional uses and uses by special exception;
(2) 
Only one principal use may exist on each lot;
(3) 
Area and bulk regulations, including required front, side and rear yards;
(4) 
Maximum permitted height and allowable lot coverage and floor area ratio requirements in those districts in which they apply;
(5) 
Off-street parking and loading regulations; and
(6) 
Special regulations dealing with planned district development, open space, landscaping, storage, access and traffic control, lighting and slope areas, where applicable.
For the purpose of this chapter, the entire Borough of Canonsburg is hereby divided into the following districts:
District
General Purpose of District
C Conservation District
For the protection of environmentally sensitive lands
R-1 Low Density Residential
For single-family use
R-2 Medium Density Residential
For single-family and medium density multifamily use
R-3 High Density Residential
For medium to high density multifamily uses
MU Mixed Use District
For a mixture of single-family and small scale commercial uses
CBD Central Business District
For a concentration of commercial uses in a traditional main street setting
C-1 General Commercial District
For general service commercial functions along major corridors
OI Flex Office/Industrial
For a mixture of office and light industrial uses
I-1 Industrial
For a mixture of light and heavy industrial uses
A. 
Title. The map showing the division of the Borough into the designated zoning districts shall be known as the "Borough of Canonsburg Zoning Map." Said map and all the notations, references and other data shown thereon are hereby incorporated by reference into this chapter as if all were fully described herein.
B. 
Adoption of Zoning Map. The Borough of Canonsburg Zoning Map shall be kept on file with the Borough Secretary. If and whenever changes are made in boundaries of other matter included on said Zoning Map, such changes in the Zoning Map shall be made within 30 days after any such amendment has been adopted by the Borough Council.
C. 
District boundary lines. The district boundary lines shall be as shown on the Zoning Map. District boundary lines are intended to coincide with lot lines, center lines of streets, the limits of the Borough or as dimensioned on the map. In case of doubt or disagreement concerning the exact location of the boundary line, the determination of the Zoning Hearing Board, as provided in this article, shall prevail.
D. 
Title boundary tolerances. Where a district boundary line divides a lot held in single and separate ownership at the effective date of this chapter, the use regulations applicable to the more restrictive district shall apply. The most restrictive district shall be the C District, followed in descending order by the R-1, R-2, R-3, MU, CBD, C-1, OI and I-1 Districts.
All land annexed to or otherwise acquired for the Borough after the effective date of this chapter shall be automatically classified as an R-1 Residential District and shall remain so classified until a zoning plan for the annexed area has been adopted by the Borough Council. The Planning Commission shall recommend to the Borough Council appropriate zoning for the annexed area within 90 days of the effective date of such annexation or acquisition.
A. 
Table 301 contains the list of principal uses that are authorized within each of the zoning districts; Table 302 contains the list of authorized accessory uses.
B. 
For the purposes of this article, the following abbreviations shall have the following meanings:
P = Permitted use by right (zoning determination by the Zoning Officer)
SE = Permitted as a special exception use (zoning decision by the Zoning Hearing Board)
CU = Permitted as a conditional use (zoning decision by Council)
(Subject to § 170-603) = Subject to additional requirements specified in § 170-603 of this chapter
N = Not a permitted use in the zoning district
C. 
Unless otherwise provided by state or federal law or specifically stated in this chapter, any land or structure shall only be used or occupied for a use specifically listed in this section as being allowed in the zoning district where the land or structure is located. Such use shall only be permitted if the use complies with all other requirements of this chapter.
Uses not specifically listed in any district as permitted, special exception or conditional shall be prohibited in that district.
Whenever, a use is not specifically permitted in any district established under this chapter, and an individual makes an application to the Zoning Officer for such use, the Zoning Officer shall refer the application to the Zoning Hearing Board, who may authorize the use by special exception in accordance with the applicable express standards and conditions for "uses not specifically regulated" specified in § 170-602 of this chapter.
Table 301 Authorized Principal Uses
C
R-1
R-2
R-3
MU
CBD
C-1
OI
I-1
RESIDENTIAL USES
Single-Family
Single-family dwelling, detached
N
P
P
P
P
N
N
N
N
Multifamily
Duplex/two-family dwelling
N
CU
P
P
P
N
N
N
N
Triplex
N
N
N
P
N
N
N
N
N
Fourplex
N
N
N
P
N
N
N
N
N
Townhouse, subject to § 170-603(Q)
N
N
P
P
CU
N
N
N
N
Apartment, subject to § 170-603(D)
N
N
P
P
CU
N
N
N
N
Garden apartment, subject to § 170-603(Q)
N
N
N
P
CU
N
N
N
N
High-rise apartment, subject to § 170-603(Q)
N
N
N
P
N
P
N
N
N
Group Living
Boardinghouse, subject to § 170-603(I)
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Group care facility, subject to § 170-603(T)
N
N
N
CU
CU
N
N
N
N
Personal care boarding home, subject to § 170-603(T)
N
N
N
CU
CU
N
N
N
N
Transitional dwelling, subject to § 170-603(T)
N
N
N
CU
N
N
N
N
N
Residential Developments
Manufactured home park, subject to § 170-603(Z)
N
N
CU
N
N
N
N
N
N
Retirement community, subject to § 170-603(II)
N
N
CU
CU
N
N
N
N
N
INSTITUTIONAL/SEMI-PUBLIC USES
Government/Utility/Public
Cemetery, subject to § 170-603(K)
N
P
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
Communications tower, subject to § 170-603(L)
CU
N
N
N
N
N
N
CU
CU
Essential services
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Firehouse
N
SE
SE
SE
SE
SE
SE
SE
SE
Place of worship, subject to § 170-603(EE)
N
P
P
P
P
N
N
N
N
Public buildings, including utilities, subject to § 170-603(FF)
N
SE
SE
SE
SE
SE
SE
SE
SE
Public parking lot/garage
N
N
N
N
CU
CU
P
CU
P
Public transit park-and-ride facility
N
N
N
N
N
N
CU
CU
CU
Medical
Assisted living/nursing home, subject to § 170-603(V)
N
N
N
CU
CU
N
N
N
N
Clinic, subject to § 170-603(V)
N
N
N
N
N
N
P
P
P
Hospital, subject to § 170-603(V)
N
N
N
N
N
N
CU
CU
N
Medical marijuana dispensary, subject to § 170-603(AA)
N
N
N
N
CU
N
CU
CU
N
Medical marijuana growth/processing facility, subject to § 170-603(BB)
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
CU
CU
Treatment center, subject to § 170-603(PP)
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
CU
Schools/Daycare
Commercial school, subject to § 170-603(JJ)
N
N
N
N
N
P
P
P
N
Day-care center - adult, subject to § 170-603(O)
N
N
SE
SE
SE
N
N
N
N
Day-care center - child, subject to § 170-603(P)
N
N
SE
SE
SE
N
N
N
N
Public or private school, subject to § 170-603(JJ)
N
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
N
Open Space/Recreation
Indoor recreation
N
N
N
CU
P
P
P
P
N
Outdoor recreation
N
CU
CU
CU
CU
N
CU
P
N
Private recreation
N
N
N
CU
P
N
P
P
N
COMMERCIAL USES
Accommodations
Bed-and-breakfast inn, subject to § 170-603(G)
N
CU
CU
CU
CU
N
N
N
N
Hotel/motel, subject to § 170-603(W)
N
N
N
N
CU
P
P
N
N
Animal Uses
Animal day care; § 170-603(B)
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
CU
CU
Animal hospital, subject to § 170-603(C)
N
N
N
N
N
N
CU
P
N
Kennel/animal shelter, subject to § 170-603(Y)
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
CU
P
Pet services
N
N
N
N
N
CU
P
N
N
Veterinary clinic
N
N
N
N
N
N
CU
P
N
Auto-Related Uses
Auto body/repair shop, subject to § 170-603(F)
N
N
N
N
N
N
P
N
P
Auto sales/rental, subject to § 170-603(E)
N
N
N
N
N
N
P
N
N
Auto service station, subject to § 170-603(F)
N
N
N
N
N
N
P
N
P
Car wash, subject to § 170-603(J)
N
N
N
N
N
N
P
N
P
Gas station, subject to § 170-603(S)
N
N
N
N
CU
N
P
P
P
Eating/Drinking
Bar or tavern
N
N
N
N
CU
P
P
N
N
Microbrewery/microdistillery
N
N
N
N
CU
P
P
P
N
Private club
N
N
N
N
CU
N
CU
N
N
Restaurant, fast-food
N
N
N
N
CU
P
P
N
N
Sit-down restaurant
N
N
N
N
CU
P
P
CU
N
Winery
N
N
N
N
CU
P
P
P
N
Professional/Offices
Bank/financial institution
N
N
N
N
P
P
P
P
N
Business or professional office
N
N
N
N
P
P
P
P
N
Medical office
N
N
N
N
P
P
P
P
N
Miscellaneous Commercial
Adult-oriented establishment, subject to § 170-603(A)
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
CU
Billboard, subject to § 170-603(H)
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
CU
N
Crematorium, subject to § 170-603(N)
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
CU
CU
Funeral home, subject to § 170-603(R)
N
N
SE
SE
SE
N
N
N
N
Indoor entertainment
N
N
N
N
P
P
P
P
N
Mixed-use development
N
N
N
N
P
P
P
CU
N
Pawn shop, subject to § 170-603(DD)
N
N
N
N
N
N
CU
N
N
Retail/Sales
Farmers market
N
N
N
N
P
P
P
N
N
Garden nursery
N
N
N
N
N
N
SE
N
P
Retail business 5,000 square feet or less
N
N
N
N
P
P
P
CU
N
Retail business >5,000 square feet, subject to § 170-603(HH)
N
N
N
N
N
CU
P
CU
N
Shopping center, subject to § 170-603(LL)
N
N
N
N
N
N
CU
CU
N
Services
Business services
N
N
N
N
P
P
P
P
N
Education studio
N
N
N
N
P
P
P
N
N
Health club
N
N
N
N
P
P
P
P
N
Personal services
N
N
N
N
P
P
P
N
N
Printing establishment
N
N
N
N
CU
CU
P
P
P
Tattoo parlor/body piercing, subject to § 170-603(NN)
N
N
N
N
CU
N
CU
N
N
INDUSTRIAL USES
Brewery
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
P
P
Contracting business and contractor's yard, subject to § 170-603(M)
N
N
N
N
CU
N
N
CU
CU
Junkyard, subject to § 170-603(X)
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
CU
Landfill, subject to § 170-603(MM)
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
CU
Manufacturing, light
N
N
N
N
N
N
CU
P
P
Manufacturing, heavy
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
CU
CU
Natural gas compressor station, subject to § 170-603(CC)
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
CU
CU
Natural gas processing plant, subject to § 170-603(CC)
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
CU
CU
Oil and gas well, subject to § 170-603(CC)
CU
CU
CU
CU
N
N
N
CU
CU
Office or research park
N
N
N
N
N
N
P
P
Research and development
N
N
N
N
N
N
CU
P
P
Self-storage facility, subject to § 170-603(KK)
N
N
N
N
N
N
CU
CU
P
Truck terminal
N
N
N
N
N
N
CU
CU
CU
Warehousing and distribution
N
N
N
N
N
N
CU
P
P
Wholesale business
N
N
N
N
N
N
CU
P
P
MISCELLANEOUS USES
Forestry
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Renewable Energy Systems
Solar energy system (large), subject to § 170-603(GG)
CU
N
N
N
N
N
N
CU
CU
Wind energy system (large), subject to § 170-603(GG)
CU
N
N
N
N
N
N
CU
CU
Temporary use structure, subject to § 170-603(OO)
SE
SE
SE
SE
SE
SE
SE
SE
SE
Table 302 Authorized Accessory Uses
C
R-1
R-2
R-3
MU
CBD
C-1
OI
I-1
ACCESSORY USES, SUBJECT TO § 170-308
Communications antenna
CU
N
N
N
N
N
CU
CU
CU
Drive-through facilities
N
N
N
N
CU
P
P
P
N
Family day care home
N
SE
SE
SE
SE
N
N
N
N
Group day care home
N
N
N
N
SE
N
N
N
N
Fences
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Helipad - private use, subject to § 170-603(U)
CU
N
N
N
CU
N
CU
CU
CU
Home occupation
N
SE
SE
SE
SE
N
N
N
N
No-impact home-based business
N
P
P
P
P
N
N
N
N
Off-street parking and loading
P
P
P
P
P
Preschool facility
N
P
P
P
P
N
N
N
N
Private garages and storage buildings
N
P
P
P
P
N
N
N
N
Private residential swimming pools/sport courts
N
P
P
P
CU
N
N
N
N
Signs
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Temporary construction trailer/model home/sales office
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Renewable Energy Systems, Subject to § 170-603(GG)
Outdoor hydronic heater
N
P
P
P
P
N
N
N
N
Solar energy system (small)
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
Solar energy system (large)
N
N
N
N
N
N
N
CU
CU
Wind energy system (small)
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
A. 
Table 303 contains the dimensional requirements for the specified zoning district, unless a more restrictive requirement for a specific use is required by another section of this chapter.
B. 
Exception to height limitations. The height limitations of this chapter shall not apply to the following structures: church spires, chimneys, elevator bulkheads and other mechanical equipment which is part of the principal structure, conveyors, flagpoles, silos, standpipes, elevated water tanks, derricks, public utility structures and other structures not intended for human habitation which do not exceed the height limitations of the zoning district by more than 15 feet.
C. 
Lot and yard requirements.
(1) 
Corner lots shall provide front yards on each street frontage. The remaining two yards shall constitute side yards.
(2) 
For nonconforming lots of record, the following exceptions to yards shall apply to all permitted single-family dwellings and duplexes, where permitted:
(a) 
The minimum front yard may be reduced to the median front yard of the two adjacent structures, whichever is less.
(b) 
The minimum rear yard may be reduced to 20% of the lot depth, whichever is less.
(c) 
The minimum side yard may be reduced to five feet.
D. 
Projections into yards. No structure, whether attached to the principal structure or not and whether open or enclosed, including porches, carports, balconies and platforms above basic grade level, shall project into any required front, side or rear yard, except as provided below:
(1) 
Subject to the clear sight triangle requirements in § 170-504, shall not apply to terraces, steps, wheelchair ramps, uncovered porches, or other similar features not over three feet high above grade level.
(2) 
Minor utility fixtures, unenclosed patios and articles of decoration around a main building may be located in any required yard.
(3) 
A buttress, chimney, cornice, pier or pilaster extending no more than two feet from the wall of the principal structure may be located in any required yard.
(4) 
The Zoning Officer may authorize the projection of a principal structure into a required front yard on a lot located between two structures which may be nonconforming with respect to the front yard, provided that the resulting front yard shall not be less than the median front yard of the two adjacent structures.
E. 
Parking and storage of vehicles in all residential districts. In any residential district, the following restrictions shall apply.
(1) 
The parking of any vehicle other than an automotive passenger vehicle, station wagon, pickup truck, panel truck or recreational vehicle in required front yards shall be prohibited.
(2) 
Parking of any other type of truck, except for temporary loading or unloading, shall be prohibited.
Table 303: Dimensional Requirements
Minimum Lot Size
Minimum Lot Width
(feet)
Maximum Impervious Surface
Minimum Front Yard
(feet)
Minimum Side Yard
(feet)
Minimum Rear Yard
(feet)
Maximum Building Height
(feet)
C - CONSERVATION
All uses
1 acre
100
25%
35
35
35
35
R1 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
Dwelling, single-family detached
7,500 square feet
50
60%
20
10
25
35
All others
10,000 square feet
50
60%
25
25
25
35
R-2 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
Dwelling, single-family detached
6,000 square feet
40
60%
20
8
25
35
Dwelling, townhouses
2,500 square feet per du
80
50%
20
15
25
35
Dwelling, duplex
7,500 square feet
50
60%
20
10
25
35
All others
10,000 square feet
50
60%
25
15
25
35
R-3 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
Dwelling, single-family detached
5,000 square feet
40
50%
20
5
25
35
Dwelling, townhouses
2,000 square feet per du
60
50%
20
10
25
35
Dwelling, duplex
6,000 square feet
40
50%
20
5
25
35
Dwelling, multifamily
1,800 square feet per du
80
75%
20
25
25
36
All others
10,000
50
35%
25
20
25
25
MU MIXED USE DISTRICT
Dwelling, single-family detached
5,000 square feet
40
50%
20
5
25
35
Dwelling, duplex
6,000 square feet
25
50%
20
5
25
35
All others
5,000
80
35%
25
20
25
25
CBD - CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
All uses
2,500 square feet
25
100%
0*
0 if share party wall; 10 if not
5
100
C-1 - GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
All uses
5,000 square feet
50
70%
25
5
20
40
OI - FLEX OFFICE/INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
All uses
20,000 square feet
100
80%
25
10
20
50
I-1 - INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
All uses
40,000 square feet
100
80%
25
10
20
50
*
Build-to line: All buildings in the Central Business District shall be built to the sidewalk or to the average setback of the adjacent buildings, with a maximum of 20 feet, unless it includes an outdoor plaza, courtyard or outdoor dining, in which case the setback shall be between 10 and 20 feet.
A. 
All accessory uses and structures shall meet the following criteria:
(1) 
Such use is on the same lot as the principal use or structure and is customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use or structure.
(2) 
Such use is not intended to expand a use otherwise limited in that area.
(3) 
Such use is consistent with the normal requirements of the principal use and is not excessive for such use or for that district.
(4) 
Such use is not detrimental to the surrounding area or properties.
(5) 
Adequate area is available without reducing the area requirements set forth for the use in the district in which it lies.
B. 
A zoning permit shall be required for every accessory use or structure.
C. 
If the principal use or structure is one which would require land development approval through Chapter 151, Subdivision and Land Development, such accessory use or structure shall require such approval.
D. 
There must be a principal structure on the lot prior to the issuance of a zoning permit for an accessory structure, except that accessory structures customarily associated with parks and playgrounds shall be allowed on-site without a principal structure. Such structures may include, but are not limited to picnic pavilions, gazebos, and equipment storage sheds.
E. 
Accessory structures in all zoning districts shall meet following requirements:
(1) 
No accessory structure shall be located in a front yard, unless specifically permitted in this chapter.
(2) 
All accessory structures shall maintain a side and rear yard of at least five feet, unless otherwise specified in this chapter.
(3) 
All accessory structures shall be limited to one story or 15 feet in height, unless otherwise specified in this chapter.
(4) 
Communications antennas mounted on an existing building or existing public utility storage or transmission structure.
(a) 
Building-mounted antennas shall not be permitted on any single-family or two-family dwellings.
(b) 
The applicant shall demonstrate that the electromagnetic fields associated with the proposed antennas comply with safety standards now or hereafter established by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
(c) 
Building-mounted antennas shall be permitted to exceed the height limitations of the district by no more than 20 feet. Antennas mounted on an existing public service corporation facility storage or transmission tower shall not project more than 20 feet above the height of the tower.
(d) 
Omnidirectional or whip antennas shall not exceed 20 feet in height or seven inches in diameter.
(e) 
Directional or panel antennas shall not exceed five feet in height or two feet in width.
(f) 
Satellite and microwave dish antennas mounted on the roof of a building or on a self-supporting communications tower shall not exceed six feet in diameter.
(g) 
Satellite and microwave dish antennas mounted on a monopole communications tower or existing public service corporation facility storage or transmission structure shall not exceed two feet in diameter.
(h) 
The applicant proposing a building-mounted antenna shall submit evidence from a structural engineer certifying that the proposed installation will not exceed the structural capacity of the building considering wind and other loads associated with the antenna's location.
(i) 
Evidence of lease agreements and easements necessary to provide access to the building or structure for installation and maintenance of the antennas and placement of the equipment cabinet or equipment building shall be provided to the Borough.
(j) 
The placement of the equipment cabinet or equipment building shall not obstruct the free flow of traffic on the site, shall not reduce any parking required or available for other uses on the site and shall not obstruct any right-of-way or easement without the permission of the owner or grantor of the right-of-way or easement.
(k) 
Unless located within a secured building, the equipment cabinet or equipment building shall be fenced by a ten-foot-high chain-link security fence with locking gate. If the equipment cabinet or equipment building is visible from any public street or adjoining residential property, the equipment cabinet or equipment building shall be screened by a minimum six-foot-high compact evergreen hedge.
(l) 
If vehicular access to the equipment cabinet or equipment building is not provided from a public street or paved driveway or parking area, an easement or right-of-way shall be provided which has a minimum width of 20 feet and which shall be improved with a dust-free all-weather surface for its entire length.
(m) 
At least one off-street parking space shall be provided on the site within a reasonable walking distance of the equipment cabinet or equipment building to facilitate periodic visits by maintenance workers.
(5) 
Fences and walls.
(a) 
Fences and walls shall be permitted for all residential uses, provided that their height be limited to four feet in the front yard and six feet in side and rear yards shall be permitted.
(b) 
All fences shall be constructed of customary fencing materials, but shall exclude chain-link fencing in front yards. In no areas of any yard shall fencing ordinarily used for construction activity, such as silt fences or temporary construction fences, be permitted, except during the time when such construction activity is being performed.
(c) 
A chain-link-type fence not more than 10 feet in height may be erected in any required yard for schools, playgrounds or parks.
(d) 
A chain-link-type fence not more than 10 feet in height may be erected in any required yard for industrial uses or commercial uses. A solid fence no more than 10 feet high may be erected in any required commercial or industrial yard with the approval of the Zoning Officer.
(e) 
Fences are not subject to the minimum yard setback requirements and may be located up to the property line, except in areas where they are adjacent to public streets, in which case fences shall be required to be located a minimum of two feet from the back of curb or edge of pavement. The finished side of the fence shall face the adjoining property or public street where applicable.
(f) 
All fences and walls shall be located so as to not obstruct pedestrian access, visibility for traffic on adjacent streets or traffic entering or leaving the property or adjacent properties and shall comply with the clear sight triangle required by § 170-504.
(6) 
Residential accessory building and structures and detached garages.
(a) 
Accessory buildings shall not exceed 150 square feet in area and one story in height. Such accessory structures shall not be used for garage purposes.
(b) 
Impermanent structures or structures which are to be comprised of makeshift materials or structures which are subject to extreme weathering and unsightly conditions shall not be permitted.
(c) 
No detached garage or storage structure accessory to a dwelling shall be located in the minimum required front yard.
(d) 
All accessory storage structures and garages shall be located at least 10 feet from any principal building, except that a detached garage may be connected to the principal building by contiguous side walls, breezeways or similar connections.
(7) 
Structures accessory to nonresidential structures and buildings.
(a) 
No structure accessory to a nonresidential building or structure, other than a sign or off-street parking area, shall be located in the front yard.
(b) 
Structures accessory to nonresidential buildings or structures shall not be located within any required buffer area.
(c) 
Where a buffer area is not required, all structures accessory to nonresidential buildings or structures shall be located at least 10 feet from the rear property line and at least 20 feet from the side property lines.
(d) 
All accessory storage structures and garages shall be located at least 10 feet from any principal building, except that a detached garage may be connected to the principal building by contiguous side walls, breezeways or similar connections.
(8) 
Canopies and similar structures.
(a) 
Canopies and similar permanent freestanding roofed structures without walls shall be permitted to cover outdoor seasonal display and sales areas or fuel dispensing areas accessory to authorized uses in all commercial and industrial districts, provided that:
(b) 
Such structure shall not be attached to the principal building;
(c) 
Such structure shall be located at least 10 feet from any property line or street right-of-way;
(d) 
Such structure shall not be enclosed; and
(e) 
Such structure shall be removed immediately once the principal use or the use of the accessory structure is discontinued.
(9) 
Swimming pools.
(a) 
Private swimming pools, including any deck areas and/or accessory structures shall not be located closer than 10 feet to any property line. Swimming pools shall not be permitted in the front yard.
(b) 
Pools shall be fenced and secured in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform Construction Code (UCC).
F. 
The following accessory uses shall be permitted in accordance with the stated requirements:
(1) 
Urban agriculture. Urban agriculture, as defined in Article 2, shall be permitted as an accessory use to a detached single-family dwelling in any district. The keeping of farm animals or livestock for agricultural purposes shall be strictly prohibited.
(2) 
Drive-through facilities. Drive-through facilities shall be an authorized accessory use in zoning districts where permitted (see Table 302), provided the following requirements are met:
(a) 
The proposed traffic flow and ingress-egress shall not cause traffic hazards on adjacent streets.
(b) 
On-lot traffic circulation and parking areas shall be clearly marked.
(c) 
A drive-through use shall be designed with space for an adequate number of waiting vehicles while avoiding conflicts with traffic onto, around and off of the site. Any drive-through facilities shall be designed to minimize conflicts with pedestrian traffic.
(d) 
A drive-through window shall not be placed on a wall of building that faces onto a public street. To the maximum extent feasible, drive-through windows shall be placed to the rear of the building, with a location to the side of the building being used if the rear is not feasible.
(e) 
Any ordering area for a drive-through facility for a restaurant shall be set back a minimum of 100 feet from any existing principal dwelling, unless a stricter requirement is established by another provision of this chapter. The applicant for a drive-through facility shall control the volume of any loudspeaker and/or use setbacks or acoustic barriers so that the loudspeaker cannot be heard from a dwelling. Sound attenuation walls, landscaping or other mitigation measures may be required as necessary.
(f) 
To the maximum extent feasible, vehicle access for drive-through facilities shall enter or exit using an alley or a low-traffic street.
(3) 
Family and group day care homes. All child day care facilities shall comply with all current Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare (DPW) regulations, including those standards governing adequate indoor space, accessible outdoor play space and any applicable state or local building and fire safety codes.
(a) 
Group day care homes must provide proof of an approved and currently valid DPW license at the time of application and must provide proof of annual license renewal to the Zoning Officer.
(b) 
Family day care homes must provide proof of an approved DPW registration certificate at the time of application and must show proof of the registration renewal every two years to the Zoning Officer.
(c) 
All activities shall be conducted in an occupied, detached single-family residence.
(d) 
Activities shall be limited to functions normally associated with the part-time tending of children and shall not include overnight lodging.
(e) 
No portion of a child day care facility shall be located within a 300-foot distance from any potentially hazardous land use or activity which could pose a threat to the safety and welfare of the children, staff and other occupants at the facility. Hazardous land uses or activities include but shall not be limited to gasoline service stations, heavy industrial operations, storage of flammable or high pressure underground pipelines, truck or rail loading yards, etc.
(f) 
The outdoor play space shall be completely enclosed by a safe and adequate fence or wall a minimum of four feet in height, unless a greater height is required by the governing body. Any outdoor play area potentially susceptible to encountering vehicles leaving the roadway, travel lanes, or accessways shall be protected by a barrier capable of preventing the vehicle from entering the play area. Whenever possible, the on-site outdoor play area shall not be located in the front yard. Outdoor play shall be limited to the hours between 8:00 a.m. and sunset, as defined by the National Weather Service.
(g) 
Any addition or improvement to an existing residential structure or property for purposes of child day care shall preserve its residential character. The scale, bulk, height and roof pitch of any addition and the building materials used shall be compatible with the existing structure. Any improvements to the structure shall be in compliance with all other applicable Borough regulations relating to building and/or zoning permits.
(h) 
Family day care homes shall provide one on-site dropoff space.
[1] 
An existing driveway or common parking lot space may be used as the dropoff area if it can be demonstrated that there is sufficient space available in the driveway that is not otherwise occupied or committed to safely accommodate a parked vehicle.
[2] 
In cases where the dropoff area cannot be accompanied on the site, the applicant shall demonstrate that there is on-street parking.
[3] 
The required dropoff area may be waived by the Borough if the applicant can demonstrate that the clients will walk to the facility, thereby eliminating the need for the additional parking space.
(i) 
Group day care homes shall provide an on-site dropoff area with sufficient area to allow for the temporary parking of two vehicles.
[1] 
An existing driveway or common parking lot space may be used as the dropoff area if it can be demonstrated that there is sufficient space available in the driveway that is not otherwise occupied or committed to safely accommodate two parked vehicles.
[2] 
In cases where the existing driveway cannot function as a dropoff area, two new on-site dropoff spaces shall be provided. The dropoff area shall conform to the required dimensional standards for residential parking spaces.
(j) 
In addition to the off-street parking requirements required under Article 7, group day care homes shall provide two additional on-site parking spaces for nonresident employee. The parking space shall conform to the required dimensional standards for residential parking spaces.
(k) 
Signs shall comply with standards governing signs for home occupations.
(4) 
Home occupations.
(a) 
No-impact home-based businesses shall satisfy the following requirements:
[1] 
The business activity shall be compatible with the residential use of the property and surrounding residential uses.
[2] 
The business shall employ no employees other than family members residing in the dwelling.
[3] 
There shall be no display or sale of retail goods and no stockpiling or inventory of a substantial nature.
[4] 
There shall be no outside appearance of a business use, including, but not limited to, parking, signs or lights.
[5] 
The business activity may not use any equipment or process which creates noise, vibration, glare, fumes, odors or electrical or electronic interference, including interference with radio or television reception, which is detectable in the neighborhood.
[6] 
The business activity may not generate any solid waste or sewage discharge, in volume or type, which is not normally associated with residential use in the neighborhood.
[7] 
The business activity shall be conducted only within the dwelling and may not occupy more than 25% of the habitable floor area.
[8] 
The business may not involve any illegal activity.
(b) 
Home occupations shall meet all of the same regulations as no-impact home-based businesses, except that the following standards are modified:
[1] 
The business activity shall be conducted in the dwelling and/or one accessory building on the lot and may not occupy more than 50% of the gross floor area.
[2] 
No more than one person who does not reside within the dwelling may be employed on the premises or use the property as a meeting place for the purpose of traveling to a work site. If the use will include a nonresident employee, then an additional off-street parking space shall be provided in addition to the parking for the dwelling. If the use will involve customers regularly visiting the property, then another additional off-street parking space shall be provided.
[3] 
The nature of the services rendered shall be of that type which are primarily and customarily provided to clients on an individual basis and by appointment only, or off-site; however, medical/dental offices are not permitted.
[4] 
Any tutoring or instruction shall be limited to a maximum of three students at a time.
[5] 
If the use will involve customers regularly visiting the property, then another additional off-street parking space shall be provided.
[6] 
There shall be no signs present on the property except for one wall sign, not to exceed one square foot, indicating the address and the occupant's name; for example, Joe Doe - Accountant.
[7] 
The use shall not require delivery by tractor-trailer trucks.
[8] 
The use shall not involve manufacturing, other than of custom crafts and sewing. The use shall not involve commercial repair of motor vehicles.
[9] 
Parties for the purpose of selling merchandise or taking orders shall not be held more than four times each month.
[10] 
Notwithstanding any provision contained herein to the contrary, garage, basement, yard or other similar sales shall not be allowed more than twice each year, and each sale shall not last more than 72 consecutive hours.