The purpose of the C District is to encourage woodland, agricultural
and general open space conservation by preserving natural features
and environmentally sensitive lands such as forests, watersheds, and
watercourses while perpetuating the rural atmosphere, open space and
scenic landscape of the Township. A significant portion of the C District
is classified as having limitations for on-lot sewage disposal due
to flooding, a high watertable and/or steep slopes. Residential and
conservation uses are encouraged, provided that sufficient space is
available for on-lot sewage disposal which will not create any menace
to public health, and natural features are not unduly disturbed.
The purpose of the C District is also to encourage moderate
residential development in suitable locations, to retain the rural
characteristics of the Township, and to serve as a transition between
areas of variable densities.
The following, as a principal use, their accessory uses and
no other, are permitted in the C District, provided that the use,
type, dimensional, and all other applicable requirements of this chapter
are satisfied:
B.
Municipal use.
C.
Single-family detached dwelling.
D.
Game preserve, wildlife sanctuary or similar conservation use.
E.
Low intensity outdoor recreation uses, and Medium intensity outdoor recreation uses, subject to § 200-93 of this chapter.
F.
Forestry activities.
G.
Beekeeping involving 10 or less hives.
H.
Tree nursery.
J.
Accessory uses, including but not limited to no-impact home-based businesses as defined in § 200-10 of this chapter, and accessory structures to the above permitted uses when on the same lot as the permitted use.
K.
Certain wireless communication facilities (WCFs), subject to § 200-133B(1).
[Added 8-15-2016 by Ord.
No. 2016-05]
The following, as a principal use, their accessory uses and no other, are permitted in the C District when a conditional use is granted by the Board of Supervisors subject to and in accordance with Article XVIII of this chapter:
A.
Church or similar place of worship.
C.
Cultivation greenhouse.
D.
Fire station.
G.
Accessory uses and structures to the above permitted uses when on
the same lot as the permitted use.
H.
Certain wireless communication facilities (WCFs), subject to § 200-133B(2).
[Added 8-15-2016 by Ord.
No. 2016-05]
The following, as a principal use, their accessory uses and no other, are permitted in the C District when a special exception is granted by the Zoning Hearing Board subject to and in accordance with Article XVIII of this chapter:
A.
Public cemetery, provided that no mausoleum, mortuary or crematorium
shall be located closer than 200 feet from any existing residence.
B.
Club or lodge for fraternal or social purposes, provided that the
primary activity of such use is not operated for business, and provided
that the building and services shall be primarily for use of members
and their guests.
C.
State-licensed nursery school, elementary school, middle school,
junior high school, or senior high school.
D.
Day-care center.
F.
Accessory uses and structures to the above permitted uses when on
the same lot as the permitted use.
[Amended 3-21-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-01]
Each of the following maximum and minimum dimensional requirements
shall apply to each permitted use in the C District, except as specifically
provided for in this chapter:
|
Minimum Regulations
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|---|---|---|
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Lot area
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2 acres
| |
|
Lot width
|
200 feet
| |
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Building setback
|
50 feet
| |
|
Rear yard
|
30 feet
| |
|
Side yard
| ||
|
Total
|
50 feet
| |
|
One side
|
25 feet
| |
|
Maximum Regulations
| ||
|---|---|---|
|
Building height
| ||
|
Farm buildings/silos
|
No maximum
| |
|
Principal buildings
|
35 feet
| |
|
Building coverage
|
10%
| |
|
Lot coverage
|
15%
| |
|
Woodland extraction
|
30%
| |
|
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Accessory buildings shall be lower in height than principal
buildings.
|
All sections under Article XVI of this chapter shall apply as supplementary guidelines and specifications for the C District.
