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Chapter 27 Zoning
Chapter 27
Zoning
Editor's Note: This chapter was codified and reenacted as part of the adoption of the Code of the Township of New Britain by Ord. 2007-04-01, 4/26/2007.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Appendix A Environmental Impact Statement Report
Attachment 2 - Table of Use Regulations
Attachment 3 - Zoning Map
Attachment 4 - Sport Court Specifications
Part 1
TITLE, PURPOSE, JURISDICTION, CLASSIFICATION OF DISTRICTS AND ZONING MAP
§ 27-100
Title.
§ 27-101
Short Title.
§ 27-102
Purpose.
§ 27-103
Interpretation.
§ 27-104
Separability.
§ 27-105
Establishment of Districts.
§ 27-106
Zoning Districts Map.
§ 27-107
Interpretation of District Boundaries.
Part 2
GENERAL DEFINITIONS
§ 27-200
General Usage and Meanings.
§ 27-201
General Definitions.
Part 3
USE DEFINITIONS AND REGULATIONS
§ 27-300
Applicability of Regulations.
§ 27-301
Uses by Right, Special Exception, Conditional Use and Uses Not Permitted.
§ 27-302
Uses Subject to Other Regulations.
§ 27-303
(Reserved)
§ 27-304
Other Uses.
§ 27-305
Use Definitions and Regulations.
§ 27-306
Table of Use Regulations.
Part 4
C/R CONSERVATION AND RECREATION DISTRICT
§ 27-400
Purpose.
§ 27-401
Use Regulations.
§ 27-402
Area and Dimensional Requirements.
Part 5
WS WATERSHED DISTRICT
§ 27-500
Statement of Purpose and Intent for the Watershed District.
§ 27-501
Use Regulations.
§ 27-502
Area and Dimensional Requirements.
§ 27-503
Base Site Calculations for a B1 Subdivision in the Watershed District.
§ 27-504
Site Capacity Calculations for B1a or B1b Watershed Conservation Subdivision.
§ 27-505
Environmentally Sensitive Land Standards for Watershed District.
§ 27-506
Watershed District Lot Plan.
Part 6
(RESERVED)
§ 27-600
(Reserved)
Part 7
SR-1 SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-700
Purpose.
§ 27-701
Use Regulations.
§ 27-702
Area and Dimensional Requirements.
§ 27-703
Use B2 Performance Standards.
Part 8
SR-2 SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-800
Purpose.
§ 27-801
Use Regulations.
§ 27-802
Area and Dimensional Requirements.
§ 27-803
Use B2 Performance Standards.
§ 27-804
Accessory Uses/Structures.
Part 9
RR RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-900
Purpose.
§ 27-901
Use Regulations.
§ 27-902
Area and Dimensional Requirements.
§ 27-903
Performance Standards.
§ 27-904
(Reserved)
Part 10
VR VILLAGE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-1000
Purpose.
§ 27-1001
Use Regulations.
§ 27-1002
Area and Dimensional Requirements.
§ 27-1003
Performance Standards.
Part 11
MHP MOBILE HOME PARK DISTRICT
§ 27-1100
Purpose.
§ 27-1101
Use Regulations.
§ 27-1102
Area and Dimensional Standards.
Part 12
C-1 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-1200
Purpose.
§ 27-1201
Use Regulations.
§ 27-1202
Area and Dimensional Requirements.
Part 13
C-2 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-1300
Purpose.
§ 27-1301
Use Regulations.
§ 27-1302
Area and Dimensional Requirements.
§ 27-1303
Performance Standards.
Part 14
C-3 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-1400
Purpose.
§ 27-1401
Use Regulations.
§ 27-1402
Area and Dimensional Requirements.
§ 27-1403
Performance Standards.
Part 15
OP OFFICE PARK DISTRICT
§ 27-1500
Purpose.
§ 27-1501
Use Regulations.
§ 27-1502
Area and Dimensional Requirements.
§ 27-1503
Performance Standards.
Part 16
IN INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT
§ 27-1600
Purpose.
§ 27-1601
Use Regulations.
§ 27-1602
Area and Dimensional Requirements.
Part 17
I INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-1700
Purpose.
§ 27-1701
Use Regulations.
§ 27-1702
Area and Dimensional Requirements.
§ 27-1703
Performance Standards.
Part 18
IO INDUSTRIAL/OFFICE DISTRICT
§ 27-1800
Purpose.
§ 27-1801
Use Regulations.
§ 27-1802
Area and Dimensional Requirements.
§ 27-1803
Performance Standards.
Part 19
FLOODPLAIN OVERLAY DISTRICT REGULATIONS
§ 27-1900
Creation, Purpose, Applicability, and Permits.
§ 27-1901
Abrogation and Greater Restrictions.
§ 27-1902
Definitions.
§ 27-1903
Floodplain Overlay District Boundaries.
§ 27-1904
Requirements of the Floodplain Overlay District.
§ 27-1905
Variances.
§ 27-1906
Administration.
§ 27-1907
Warning and Disclaimer of Liability.
Part 20
AIRPORT OVERLAY DISTRICT
§ 27-2000
Purpose.
§ 27-2001
Definitions.
§ 27-2002
Airport Zones.
§ 27-2003
Airport Zone Height Limitations.
§ 27-2004
Use Restriction.
§ 27-2005
Nonconforming Uses or Structures.
§ 27-2006
Permits.
Part 21
GENERAL REGULATIONS
§ 27-2100
Lot Area or Yard Required.
§ 27-2101
Minimum Lot Area.
§ 27-2102
Exceptions to Minimum Lot Areas.
§ 27-2103
Minimum Lot Width.
§ 27-2104
Exception to Minimum Lot Width Standards.
§ 27-2105
Yard Requirements and Driveways.
§ 27-2106
Exceptions for Existing Building Alignment.
§ 27-2107
Projections Into Yards.
§ 27-2108
Bifurcation of Restrictions.
§ 27-2109
Fences and Terraces in Yards.
§ 27-2110
Height.
§ 27-2111
Traffic Visibility Across Corners.
§ 27-2112
Modification of Open Space/Recreation Areas.
§ 27-2113
Minimum Building Envelope.
§ 27-2114
Special Considerations for Emergency Service Uses.
§ 27-2115
Septic System Setbacks.
§ 27-2116
Special Considerations for Condominium.
§ 27-2117
Occupancy Requirements.
§ 27-2118
Corridor Overlay District.
Part 22
NUISANCE STANDARDS
§ 27-2200
Nuisance Standards.
Part 23
NONCONFORMITIES
§ 27-2300
Definitions.
§ 27-2301
Registration of Nonconforming Uses and Structures.
§ 27-2302
Continuation.
§ 27-2303
Expansion of Nonconforming Uses and Structures.
§ 27-2304
Changes.
§ 27-2305
Abandonment.
§ 27-2306
Ownership.
§ 27-2307
Restoration.
Part 24
NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION STANDARDS
§ 27-2400
Natural Resources.
§ 27-2401
Application of Natural Resource Protection Standards.
§ 27-2402
Site Capacity Calculations.
§ 27-2403
No Guarantee of Lot Yield or Development.
Part 25
TRAFFIC IMPACT ANALYSIS
§ 27-2500
Purpose and Applicability.
§ 27-2501
Conduct of the Traffic Impact Study.
Part 26
SIGNS
§ 27-2600
Scope and Applicability.
§ 27-2601
Definitions.
§ 27-2602
Prohibited Signs.
§ 27-2603
Exempt Signs.
§ 27-2604
General Sign Regulations.
§ 27-2605
Sign Height and Area.
§ 27-2606
Sign Type Specific Regulations.
§ 27-2607
Signs Allowed in All Zoning Districts and in Conjunction with All Uses.
§ 27-2608
Signs Allowed in Conservation and Residential Districts (C/R, WS, SR-1, SR-2, RR, VR, and MHP).
§ 27-2609
Signs Allowed in Institutional, Office, and Industrial Districts (IN, OP, I, and IO).
§ 27-2610
Signs Allowed in Commercial Districts (C-1, C-2, and C-3).
§ 27-2611
Special Sign Regulations for Specific Uses.
§ 27-2612
Off-Premises Signs.
§ 27-2613
Permits and Applications.
§ 27-2614
Maintenance.
§ 27-2615
Removal of Unpermitted, Unlawful, Unsafe, or Abandoned Signs.
§ 27-2616
Nonconforming Signs.
Part 27
OPEN SPACE REQUIREMENTS AND TRANSFERABLE DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS
§ 27-2700
Purpose.
§ 27-2701
Applicability of Open Space Standards.
§ 27-2702
Open Space Designation.
§ 27-2703
Ownership of Open Space.
§ 27-2704
Maintenance of Open Space.
§ 27-2705
Purpose and Intent, Development Rights.
§ 27-2706
General Standards, Development Rights.
§ 27-2707
Recognition of Transferable Development Rights.
§ 27-2708
Availability, Development Rights.
§ 27-2709
Number of Development Rights.
§ 27-2710
Issuance of Development Rights.
§ 27-2711
Partial Transfers of Development Rights.
§ 27-2712
Use of Transferred Development Rights.
§ 27-2713
Recording of Transferred Development Rights.
Part 28
BUFFER YARD REQUIREMENTS
§ 27-2800
Purpose and Applicability.
§ 27-2801
Minimum Buffer Area Widths.
§ 27-2802
Content of Planting Strips.
§ 27-2803
General Requirements.
Part 29
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
§ 27-2900
Purpose and General Requirements.
§ 27-2901
Off-Street Parking Requirements.
§ 27-2902
General Regulations for Off-Street Parking.
§ 27-2903
Conditional Reduction in Off-Street Parking Area.
§ 27-2904
Design Standards for Off-Street Parking.
§ 27-2905
Parking of Trucks, Recreational and Other Vehicle Storage, and Junk Vehicles in Residential Districts.
§ 27-2906
Off-Street Loading.
Part 30
ADMINISTRATION
§ 27-3000
Zoning Officer: Duties and Powers.
§ 27-3001
Zoning Officer: Duties.
§ 27-3002
Zoning Permits Required.
§ 27-3003
Application Requirements for Zoning Permits.
§ 27-3004
Fees and Escrow Deposits.
§ 27-3005
Life of a Permit.
§ 27-3006
Use and Occupancy Certificates.
§ 27-3007
Condition Uses; Applicability.
§ 27-3008
General Conditions for Conditional Uses.
§ 27-3009
Application Requirements for Conditional Use.
§ 27-3010
Review Procedures for Conditional Uses.
Part 31
ZONING HEARING BOARD
§ 27-3100
Establishment of Board.
§ 27-3101
Jurisdiction.
§ 27-3102
Mediation.
§ 27-3103
Conditions and Standards: Special Exception.
§ 27-3104
Conditions and Standards: Variances.
Part 32
APPEALS AND AMENDMENTS
§ 27-3200
Appeals and Jurisdiction.
§ 27-3201
Amendments.
Part 33
ENFORCEMENT
§ 27-3300
Jurisdiction.
§ 27-3301
Remedies.
§ 27-3302
Enforcement Proceedings.
§ 27-3303
Repealer.
Part 34
ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS
§ 27-3400
Amendments.
