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Chapter 27 Zoning
Chapter 27
Zoning
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 Table of Use Regulations
Attachment 2 Residential Use Dimensional Regulations Table
Attachment 3 Commercial Use Dimensional Regulations Table
Attachment 4 - Design Details
Part 1
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
§ 27-101
Title.
§ 27-102
Purpose.
§ 27-103
Statement of Community Development Objectives.
§ 27-104
Relationship to the Strategic Plan.
§ 27-105
Conflict.
Part 2
INTERPRETATIONS AND DEFINITIONS
§ 27-201
Interpretation.
§ 27-202
Definitions.
Part 3
GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 27-301
Conformance and Permits.
§ 27-302
Height, Occupancy, Lot and Yard Restrictions.
§ 27-303
Yards.
§ 27-304
Public Utility Lines.
§ 27-305
Uses Must Be on a Zoning Lot.
§ 27-306
Access Between Zoning Districts.
§ 27-307
Height Exceptions.
§ 27-308
Measuring Procedure.
§ 27-309
Regulations for the Utilization of Portable Storage Units and Dumpsters.
Part 4
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
§ 27-401
Specific Intent.
§ 27-402
Appointment and Powers of Zoning Officer.
§ 27-403
Occupancy Permits.
§ 27-404
Application Requirements for Occupancy Permits.
§ 27-405
Certificates of Occupancy.
§ 27-406
Registration of Nonconforming Uses and Structures.
§ 27-407
Appeal of Determination of Zoning Officer.
§ 27-408
Time Limitations.
§ 27-409
Request for Extension.
§ 27-410
Determination of Fees.
§ 27-411
Fee for Residential Development Review.
§ 27-412
Fee for Commercial or Industrial Development Review.
§ 27-413
Fee for Additional or Miscellaneous Applications.
§ 27-414
Complaints Regarding Violations.
§ 27-415
Enforcement Notice.
§ 27-416
Enforcement Remedies.
§ 27-417
Proof of Sewage Disposal.
Part 5
AMENDMENTS
§ 27-501
Enactment of Zoning Ordinance Amendments.
§ 27-502
Procedure for Landowner Curative Amendments.
§ 27-503
Procedure for Township Curative Amendments.
§ 27-504
Validity of Zoning Ordinance or Map; Substantive Questions; Landowner Appeals.
§ 27-505
Filing Fee.
§ 27-506
Application for Rezoning.
§ 27-507
Amendments.
§ 27-508
Applicability of Zoning Ordinance Amendments.
Part 6
ROSS TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD
§ 27-601
Zoning Hearing Board.
§ 27-602
Hearings.
§ 27-603
Mediation Option.
§ 27-604
Jurisdiction.
§ 27-605
Variances.
§ 27-606
Special Exceptions.
§ 27-607
Appeals to the Board.
Part 7
PLANNING COMMISSION
§ 27-701
Purpose.
§ 27-702
Membership of the Planning Commission.
§ 27-703
Duties.
§ 27-704
Limitations.
§ 27-705
Conduct of Business.
§ 27-706
Review Process.
§ 27-707
Site Plan Review Procedure.
Part 8
ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS
note
§ 27-801
Establishment of Zoning Districts.
§ 27-802
Ross Township Zoning Map.
§ 27-803
Land Annexed or Otherwise Acquired.
§ 27-804
Statement of Purpose for the Zoning Districts.
§ 27-805
Transitional Uses.
Part 9
ZONING USE DISTRICT REGULATIONS
§ 27-901
Applicability of Regulations.
§ 27-902
Uses Permitted by Right, Special Exceptions, Conditional Uses and Uses Not Permitted.
§ 27-903
Uses Subject to Other Regulations.
§ 27-904
Similar Uses Within a District.
§ 27-905
Table of Use Regulations.
note
§ 27-906
Use Regulations.
§ 27-907
Residential Use Dimensional Regulations.
§ 27-908
Commercial Use Dimensional Regulations.
Part 10
ZONING DISTRICT DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
§ 27-1001
Lot Area or Yard Required.
§ 27-1002
Minimum Lot Size.
§ 27-1003
Exceptions to Minimum Lot Sizes.
§ 27-1004
Minimum Lot Width.
§ 27-1005
Traffic Visibility Across Corners.
§ 27-1006
Front Yard Requirements.
§ 27-1007
Side Yard Requirements.
§ 27-1008
Rear Yard Requirements.
§ 27-1009
Exceptions for Existing Alignment.
§ 27-1010
Fence, Privacy; Fence, Security; or Fence, Ornamental.
Part 11
(RESERVED)
§ 27-1101
(Reserved)
Part 12
CONDITIONAL USES
§ 27-1201
Location and Specific Requirements.
§ 27-1202
Condition and Uses.
§ 27-1203
Procedure.
Part 13
NONCONFORMANCE
§ 27-1301
Registration.
§ 27-1302
Continuation.
§ 27-1303
Extension or Expansion.
§ 27-1304
Reconstruction or Restoration.
§ 27-1305
Abandonment.
§ 27-1306
Change.
Part 14
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
§ 27-1401
Applicability.
§ 27-1402
Environmental Performance Standards.
§ 27-1403
Buffer Yards.
§ 27-1404
Storage and Waste Disposal.
§ 27-1405
Glare.
§ 27-1406
Odor.
§ 27-1407
Smoke.
§ 27-1408
Dust, Fumes, Vapors, and Gases.
§ 27-1409
Noise.
§ 27-1410
Heat, Cold, Dampness or Movement of Air.
§ 27-1411
Electrical Disturbance or Radioactivity.
Part 15
PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS
§ 27-1501
General Regulations Applying to Required Off-Street Parking Facilities.
§ 27-1502
Design Standards.
§ 27-1503
Off-Street Loading.
§ 27-1504
Design Layout of Off-Street Loading Facilities.
§ 27-1505
Perimeter Landscaping Requirements for Vehicular Use Areas.
Part 16
SIGNS
§ 27-1601
Conformance With Sign Provisions.
§ 27-1602
Area of Signs.
§ 27-1603
Illumination of Signs.
§ 27-1604
Location of Signs.
§ 27-1605
Types of Signs.
§ 27-1606
General Sign Regulations.
§ 27-1607
Signs in Residential Districts and PRDs.
§ 27-1608
Signs Permitted in the C-1, C-2, C-3 Commercial and I-1 Industrial Districts.
§ 27-1609
Temporary Signs.
§ 27-1610
Permit Requirements for Signs.
§ 27-1611
Removal of Signs.
§ 27-1612
Ross Township Signs.
Part 17
MCKNIGHT ROAD TRANSPORTATION OVERLAY DISTRICT
§ 27-1701
McKnight Road TD-1 District.
Part 18
ROCHESTER ROAD/LOWRIES RUN ROAD CONSERVATION CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICT
§ 27-1801
Establishment of Design Review Board.
§ 27-1802
Nonresidential Technical Review.
§ 27-1803
Minimum Data Required for Review.
§ 27-1804
Design Standards.
§ 27-1805
Conservation Corridor Use Standards.
Part 19
ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS
§ 27-1901
Zoning Map Amendments.
Part 20
SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
§ 27-2001
Purpose.
§ 27-2002
Applicability.
§ 27-2003
Permitted Zoning Districts.
§ 27-2004
Location Within a Property.
§ 27-2005
Design and Installation Standards.
§ 27-2006
Setback Requirements.
§ 27-2007
Height Restrictions.
§ 27-2008
Screening and Visibility.
§ 27-2009
Impervious Property Coverage Restrictions.
§ 27-2010
Nonconformance.
§ 27-2011
Signage and/or Graphic Content.
§ 27-2012
Performance Requirements.
§ 27-2013
Enforcement and Penalties.
§ 27-2014
Permit Requirements.
Part 21
Mixed Use Zoning Overlay District
§ 27-2101
Purpose.
§ 27-2102
Areas of Overlay.
§ 27-2103
Application Procedure.
§ 27-2104
Use Regulations.
§ 27-2105
Area and Bulk Standards.
§ 27-2106
Design Standards.
An interactive zoning map is available online. 