In order to carry out the intent of this chapter, the area of
the City is divided into the zoning districts as stated in this chapter
and as shown by the zoning district boundaries on the Zoning District
Map included as part of this chapter. The four general land use classification
districts and the 10 specific zoning districts are:
A. Conservancy Districts.
(1) S-1 - Noncommercialized Conservancy District (agricultural).
(2) S-2 - Commercialized Conservancy District (specialized use only).
B. Residential Districts.
(1) R-1 - Low-Density Residential District (single-family detached dwellings).
(2) R-2 - Medium-Density Residential District (single-family detached
and two-family dwellings).
(3) R-3 - High-Density Residential District (single-family detached and
multifamily dwellings).
C. Business Districts.
(1) C-1 - Neighborhood Business District.
(2) C-2 - Community Business District.
(3) C-3 - General Business District.
D. Industrial Districts.
(1) M-1 - Restricted Industrial District (light manufacturing).
(2) M-2 - General Industrial District (heavy manufacturing).
E. Planned residential development. Shown on Zoning Map only if and as established by public hearing and as special exception. (See also Article
VIII.)
The zoning district regulations for each of the four general land use classification districts are found in Articles
III through
VI. Each of these articles contains the purpose of the district followed by a listing of the permitted and special exception uses, height requirements and area standards. The land and structures may be used, and structures may be erected, altered, enlarged and maintained for the listed uses only; and such use shall not be objectionable because of odor, dust, smoke, noise, gas, fumes, cinders, vibrations, refuse matter, water-carried waste or toxic or hazardous waste of any nature.
In each zoning district, permitted uses shall be according to the common meaning of the term or according to definitions given in Article
XIX. Conversely, uses not specifically listed or defined as included in these districts shall not be permitted. Special exceptions are permitted by the Zoning Hearing Board only in specific zones and according to specific procedures and conditions prescribed herein.
Uses not listed in this chapter but equivalent or identical
in nature to a listed use may be permitted subject to interpretation
and approval of the Planning Commission and Zoning Hearing Board,
or may be added as permitted uses or special exceptions through the
amendment procedure provided in § 609 of Act 247 and Article
XXIV of this chapter. The Zoning Hearing Board shall decide all contested questions of interpretation and make findings on all relevant issues of fact.
The general zoning standards, requirements and exceptions listed in this chapter shall be applied in the zoning districts specifically stated herein by the Zoning Hearing Board or Zoning Officer. Action by the Board shall be required where so stated in compliance with the requirements of §
300-183.