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Chapter 27 Zoning
Chapter 27
Zoning
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Zoning Map
Attachment 2 - Zoning Use Table
Attachment 3 - Reserved
Attachment 4 - Typical Residential Lot Layouts
Attachment 5 - Exhibit B Sign Heights
Attachment 6 - Roads Classification Map
Attachment 7 - Lower Macungie Design Guidelines
Attachment 8 - Small Wireless Communications
Attachment 9 - Parking Matrix Exhibit
Part 1
TITLE, PURPOSE, INTERPRETATION AND APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS
§ 27-101
Title.
§ 27-102
Short Title.
§ 27-103
Purpose.
§ 27-104
Zoning Permit Required Prior to Land Use, Grading or Building Construction.
§ 27-105
Interpretation.
§ 27-106
Uniformity of Application.
§ 27-107
Application of Regulations.
§ 27-108
Savings Clause.
Part 2
DEFINITIONS
§ 27-201
Definitions of Words.
§ 27-202
Definition of Terms.
Part 3
CLASSIFICATION OF DISTRICTS
§ 27-301
Establishment of Districts.
§ 27-302
Classes of Districts.
§ 27-303
District Boundaries.
Part 4
AP - AGRICULTURAL PROTECTION DISTRICT
§ 27-401
Purpose.
§ 27-402
Uses Permitted by Right.
§ 27-403
Uses Permitted by Condition.
§ 27-404
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
§ 27-405
Original Tract.
§ 27-406
Percentage Option.
§ 27-407
Sliding Schedule Option.
§ 27-408
Developable Acreage Lots Must Be Contiguous Lots.
§ 27-409
Exemptions.
§ 27-410
Preexisting Dwelling Units Included in Farmstead.
§ 27-411
Lot Size Requirements.
§ 27-412
Soil Characteristics.
§ 27-413
Disclosure and Notice.
§ 27-414
Election of Subdivision Option.
§ 27-415
Agricultural Residue.
§ 27-416
Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage and Height Regulations.
§ 27-417
Minimum Yard Requirements.
§ 27-418
Accessory Uses and Structures.
Part 5
R - RURAL DISTRICT
§ 27-501
Purpose.
§ 27-502
Uses Permitted by Right.
§ 27-503
Uses Permitted by Condition.
§ 27-504
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
§ 27-505
Accessory Uses.
§ 27-506
Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage, Height Regulations.
§ 27-507
Minimum Yard Requirements.
§ 27-508
Special Regulations in the R-Rural Residential District.
Part 5A
5A HLRO — HILLS AT LOCK RIDGE OVERLAY DISTRICT
§ 27-5A01
Purpose.
§ 27-5A02
Applicability.
§ 27-5A03
Uses Permitted by Right.
§ 27-5A04
Uses Permitted by Condition.
§ 27-5A05
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
§ 27-5A06
Accessory Uses.
§ 27-5A07
Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage, Height Regulations.
§ 27-5A08
Minimum Yard Requirements.
Part 6
SR — SEMI-RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-601
Purpose.
§ 27-602
Uses Permitted by Right.
§ 27-603
Uses Permitted by Condition.
§ 27-604
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
§ 27-605
Accessory Uses.
§ 27-606
Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage, Height Regulations.
§ 27-607
Minimum Yard Requirements.
§ 27-608
Special Regulations in the SR-Semi-Rural District.
Part 7
S — SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-701
Purpose.
§ 27-702
Uses Permitted by Right.
§ 27-703
Uses Permitted by Condition.
§ 27-704
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
§ 27-705
Accessory Use.
§ 27-706
Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage, Height Regulations.
§ 27-707
Minimum Yard Requirements.
§ 27-708
Special Regulations in the S-Suburban Residential District.
Part 8
U — URBAN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-801
Purpose.
§ 27-802
Uses Permitted by Right.
§ 27-803
Uses Permitted by Condition.
§ 27-804
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
§ 27-805
Accessory Uses.
§ 27-806
Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage, Height Regulations.
§ 27-807
Minimum Yard Requirements.
§ 27-808
Special Regulations in the U-Urban District.
Part 9
VO — VILLAGE OVERLAY DISTRICT
§ 27-901
Purpose.
§ 27-902
Overlay District.
§ 27-903
Uses Permitted by Right.
§ 27-904
Uses Permitted by Condition.
§ 27-905
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
§ 27-906
Accessory Uses.
§ 27-907
Lot Area and Width, Building Coverage, Minimum Yards, and Height Restrictions.
§ 27-908
Deemed Conformity.
§ 27-909
Restoration.
Part 9A
ETV-1 EAST TEXAS VILLAGE 1 DISTRICT
§ 27-9A01
Purpose.
§ 27-9A02
Uses Permitted by Right in the ETV-1 District.
§ 27-9A03
Uses Permitted by Condition in the ETV-1 District.
§ 27-9A04
Accessory Uses in the ETV-1 District.
§ 27-9A05
ETV-1 District Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage and Height Regulations.
§ 27-9A06
ETV-1 District Minimum Yard Requirements.
§ 27-9A07
Special Regulations in the ETV-1 District.
Part 9B
ETV-2 EAST TEXAS VILLAGE - 2 DISTRICT
§ 27-9B01
Purpose.
§ 27-9B02
Uses Permitted by Right in the ETV-2 District.
§ 27-9B03
Uses Permitted by Condition in the ETV-2 District.
§ 27-9B04
Accessory Uses in the ETV-2 District.
§ 27-9B05
ETV-2 District Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage and Height Regulations.
§ 27-9B06
ETV-2 District Minimum Yard Requirements.
§ 27-9B07
Special Regulations in the ETV-2 District.
Part 9C
ETV-3 EAST TEXAS VILLAGE-3 DISTRICT
§ 27-9C01
Purpose.
§ 27-9C02
Use Permitted by Right in the ETV-3 District.
§ 27-9C03
Uses permitted by Condition in the East Texas Village 3 (ETV-3) District.
§ 27-9C04
Uses permitted by Special Exception in the East Texas Village 3 (ETV-3) District.
§ 27-9C05
Accessory Uses.
§ 27-9C06
Uses Specifically Excluded in the ETV-3 District.
§ 27-9C07
ETV-3 District Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage, Height Regulations.
§ 27-9C08
ETV-3 District Minimum Yard Requirements.
§ 27-9C09
Special Regulations for Conditional Uses in ETV-3 District.
§ 27-9C10
Highway Occupancy Permits.
Part 10A
C - COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-10A01
Purpose.
§ 27-10A02
Uses Permitted by Right.
§ 27-10A03
Uses Permitted by Condition.
§ 27-10A04
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
§ 27-10A05
Uses Specifically Excluded in Commercial Zone.
§ 27-10A06
Accessory Uses.
§ 27-10A07
Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage, Height Regulations.
§ 27-10A08
Minimum Yard Requirements.
§ 27-10A09
Special Regulations for All Uses in General Commercial District.
Part 10B
WC - WESCOSVILLE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-10B01
Purpose.
§ 27-10B02
Uses Permitted by Right.
§ 27-10B03
Uses Permitted by Condition.
§ 27-10B04
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
§ 27-10B05
Uses Specifically Excluded in the Wescosville Commercial Zone.
§ 27-10B06
Accessory Uses.
§ 27-10B07
Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage, Height Regulations.
§ 27-10B08
Minimum Yard Requirements.
§ 27-10B09
Special Regulations for All Uses in Wescosville Commercial District.
Part 10C
HC - HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-10C01
Purpose.
§ 27-10C02
Uses Permitted by Right.
§ 27-10C03
Uses Permitted by Condition.
§ 27-10C04
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
§ 27-10C05
Uses Specifically Excluded in the Highway Commercial Zone.
§ 27-10C06
Accessory Uses.
§ 27-10C07
Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage, Height Regulations.
§ 27-10C08
Minimum Yard Requirements.
§ 27-10C09
Special Regulations for All Uses in the Highway Commercial District.
Part 11
C-SC-COMMERCIAL-SPRING CREEK DISTRICT
§ 27-1101
Purpose.
§ 27-1102
Uses Permitted by Right.
§ 27-1103
Uses Permitted by Condition.
§ 27-1104
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
§ 27-1105
Uses Specifically Excluded in the C-SC District.
§ 27-1106
Accessory Uses.
§ 27-1107
Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage, Height Regulations.
§ 27-1108
Minimum Yard Requirements.
§ 27-1109
Off-Street Parking.
§ 27-1110
Additional Standards for Uses in the C-SC District.
Part 12
I-INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-1201
Purpose.
§ 27-1202
Uses Permitted by Right.
§ 27-1203
Uses Permitted by Condition.
§ 27-1204
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
§ 27-1205
Accessory Uses.
§ 27-1206
Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage, Height Regulations.
§ 27-1207
Minimum Yard Requirements.
§ 27-1208
Additional Standards for Uses in the Industrial Zone.
Part 13
HI-SC-HIGHWAY INDUSTRIAL-SPRING CREEK DISTRICT
§ 27-1301
Purpose.
§ 27-1302
Uses Permitted by Right.
§ 27-1303
Uses Permitted by Condition.
§ 27-1304
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
§ 27-1305
Accessory Uses.
§ 27-1306
Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage, Height Regulations.
§ 27-1307
Minimum Yard Requirements.
§ 27-1308
Off-Street Parking.
§ 27-1309
Additional Standards for Uses in the HI-SC District.
Part 14
HE-HIGHWAY ENTERPRISE DISTRICT
§ 27-1401
Purpose.
§ 27-1402
Uses Permitted by Right.
§ 27-1403
Uses Permitted by Condition.
§ 27-1404
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
§ 27-1405
Accessory Uses.
§ 27-1406
Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage, Height Regulations.
§ 27-1407
Minimum Yard Requirements.
§ 27-1408
Additional Standards for Uses in the Highway Enterprise Zone.
Part 15
(ORLIC) OFFICE, RESEARCH, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL CENTER
§ 27-1501
Purpose.
§ 27-1502
Uses Permitted by Right.
§ 27-1503
Uses Permitted by Condition.
§ 27-1504
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
§ 27-1505
Accessory Uses.
§ 27-1506
Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage, Height Regulations.
§ 27-1507
Minimum Yard Requirements.
§ 27-1508
Additional Standards for Uses in the ORLIC District.
Part 16
CO-CLUSTER OVERLAY DISTRICT
§ 27-1601
Purpose.
§ 27-1602
Overlay District.
§ 27-1603
Uses Permitted by Right.
§ 27-1604
Uses Permitted by Condition.
§ 27-1605
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
§ 27-1606
Accessory Uses.
§ 27-1607
Lot Area, Lot Width, Building Coverage, Minimum Yards, Height Restrictions.
§ 27-1608
Deemed Conformity.
§ 27-1609
Restoration.
Part 17
GENERAL REGULATIONS
§ 27-1701
Lot Area, Lot Width and Height Regulations.
§ 27-1702
Minimum Acreage for On-Lot Sewage Disposal.
§ 27-1703
Establishment of Future Rights-of-Way Width for Roads.
§ 27-1704
Development on Collector and Arterial Roads.
§ 27-1705
Mobile Home/Manufactured Housing Siting.
§ 27-1706
Filling of Excavation Pits, Quarry Holes, Burrows and Mines.
§ 27-1707
Buffer Yards for Nonresidential and Nonagricultural Uses.
§ 27-1708
Residential Accessory Uses.
§ 27-1709
Nonresidential Accessory Uses.
Part 18
GENERAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
§ 27-1801
Outdoor Storage Control.
§ 27-1802
Sewage Waste Treatment and Disposal Control.
§ 27-1803
Buffer Yards.
§ 27-1804
Easement Preservation.
§ 27-1805
Lighting.
Part 19
ENVIRONMENTAL AND HISTORIC PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION
§ 27-1901
Purpose.
§ 27-1902
Applicability.
§ 27-1903
Steep Slopes.
§ 27-1904
Flood Hazard Areas (Overlay District).
§ 27-1905
Hydric Soils (Overlay District).
§ 27-1906
Preservation of Trees and Forests.
§ 27-1907
Protection of Wetlands, Surface Waters and Riparian Areas.
§ 27-1908
Naturalization Required.
§ 27-1909
Heritage Preservation and Historic Structure Protection.
Part 20
AGRICULTURAL PROTECTION OVERLAY DISTRICT
§ 27-2001
Purpose.
§ 27-2002
Applicability.
§ 27-2003
Authorized Infrastructure.
§ 27-2004
Applicability of Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance [Chapter 22A].
Part 21
URBAN RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY DISTRICT
§ 27-2101
Purpose.
§ 27-2102
Applicability.
§ 27-2103
Active Adult Residential Community.
§ 27-2104
Special Provisions for Access Drives and Driveways.
§ 27-2105
Dimensional Requirements and Ponds.
Part 22
SIGNS
§ 27-2201
Purpose.
§ 27-2202
Permit Requirements for Signs.
§ 27-2203
Nonconforming Signs.
§ 27-2204
Construction and Design Guidelines.
§ 27-2205
Location.
§ 27-2206
Illuminated Signs.
§ 27-2207
Monument Signs.
§ 27-2208
Temporary Signs.
§ 27-2209
Exempt Signs.
§ 27-2210
Signs Prohibited in All Districts.
§ 27-2211
Signs and/or Structures Identifying Major Residential or Business Developments.
§ 27-2212
Area of Signs.
§ 27-2213
Height of Signs.
§ 27-2214
Signs Permitted in the AP, R, SR, S and U Districts.
§ 27-2215
Signs Permitted in Village Overlay, East Texas Village Districts and Wescosville Commercial District.
§ 27-2216
Signs Permitted in Commercial Districts.
§ 27-2217
Signs Permitted in Industrial, Highway Commercial, Highway Enterprise, HI-SC, and ORLIC Districts.
§ 27-2218
Approval of Signs Associated With Proposed Conditional Uses and Special Exception Uses.
§ 27-2219
Advertising Signs (Including Billboards).
Part 23
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
§ 27-2301
Parking Requirements.
§ 27-2302
General Regulations Applying to Required Off-Street Parking Facilities.
§ 27-2303
Design Standards for Off-Street Parking Facilities.
§ 27-2304
Off-Street Loading.
Part 24
CONDITIONAL USES, SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES, AND CERTAIN USES BY RIGHT SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC ADDITIONAL CRITERIA
§ 27-2401
Purpose.
§ 27-2402
Site Plan Requirements.
§ 27-2403
Procedures for Review of Conditional Use Applications.
§ 27-2404
Procedures for Review of Special Exception Use Applications.
§ 27-2405
Certain Uses by Right That Are Subject to Specific Additional Regulations.
§ 27-2406
Specific Criteria.
§ 27-2407
Provisions for Wireless Telecommunications Towers and Antennas.
§ 27-2408
All Conditional and Special Exception Uses Not Listed in §§ 27-2406 and 27-2407.
§ 27-2409
Gated Residential Subdivisions or Land Developments.
§ 27-2410
Active Adult Residential Community within the Urban Residential Overlay District.
§ 27-2411
Alternative Energy Facilities.
§ 27-2412
Mixed-Use Development in the C-Commercial District.
§ 27-2413
Fueling Dispensing Stations.
§ 27-2414
Places of Worship.
§ 27-2415
Planned/Coordinated Commercial and Industrial Development.
§ 27-2416
Open Space Neighborhood Development.
§ 27-2417
Mixed-Use Development in HE Highway Enterprise District.
Part 25
NONCONFORMITIES
§ 27-2501
Purpose.
§ 27-2502
Continuation.
§ 27-2503
Expansion and Extension.
§ 27-2504
Restoration.
§ 27-2505
Abandonment.
§ 27-2506
Changes in Nonconforming Uses.
§ 27-2507
District Boundaries.
§ 27-2508
Repairs and Maintenance.
Part 26
Administration And Enforcement
§ 27-2601
General Procedure.
§ 27-2602
Permits and Certificates.
§ 27-2603
Zoning Officer.
§ 27-2604
Zoning Hearing Board.
§ 27-2605
Hearings by the Zoning Hearing Board.
§ 27-2606
Mediation Option.
§ 27-2607
Appeals.
§ 27-2608
Amendments.
§ 27-2609
Curative Amendment.
§ 27-2610
Filing Fees and Costs.
§ 27-2611
Enforcement Notice.
§ 27-2612
Causes of Action.
§ 27-2613
Enforcement Remedies.