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Chapter 27 Zoning
Chapter 27
Zoning
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Zoning Map
Part 1
PREAMBLE
§ 27-101
Title and Short Title.
§ 27-102
Applicability.
§ 27-103
Purpose.
§ 27-104
Community Development Objectives.
§ 27-105
Conflict.
§ 27-106
Repealer.
§ 27-107
Validity and Severability.
§ 27-108
Warning and Disclaimer.
§ 27-109
Effective Date.
Part 2
DEFINITIONS
§ 27-201
General.
§ 27-202
Definitions.
Part 3
ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS
§ 27-301
Classes of Zoning Districts.
§ 27-302
Zoning Map.
§ 27-303
Interpretation of Zoning District Boundaries.
Part 4
AP - AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION DISTRICT
§ 27-401
Purposes and Background for Agricultural Preservation.
§ 27-402
Use Regulations.
§ 27-403
Area and Bulk Regulations.
§ 27-404
Subdivision/Development Options for Tracts of Record of 12 Acres or Greater as of August 7, 2010.
§ 27-405
Conditional Use Standards.
§ 27-406
Other Standards.
§ 27-407
Disclosure and Notice.
Part 5
LD - Low Density Residential District
§ 27-501
Purpose.
§ 27-502
Use Regulations.
§ 27-503
Area and Bulk Regulations.
§ 27-504
Other Standards.
Part 6
MD - MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-601
Purpose.
§ 27-602
Use Regulations.
§ 27-603
Area and Bulk Regulations.
§ 27-604
Other Standards.
Part 7
VMU - VILLAGE MIXED USE DISTRICT
§ 27-701
Purpose.
§ 27-702
Use Regulations.
§ 27-703
Area and Bulk Regulations.
§ 27-704
Other Standards.
Part 8
MUO - MIXED USE OVERLAY DISTRICT
§ 27-801
Purpose.
§ 27-802
Use Regulations.
§ 27-803
Area and Bulk Regulations.
§ 27-804
Design Standards Specific to This District.
§ 27-805
Other Standards.
Part 9
C - COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-901
Purpose.
§ 27-902
Use Regulations.
§ 27-903
Area and Bulk Regulations.
§ 27-904
Design Standards Specific to This District.
§ 27-905
Other Standards.
Part 10
I - INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-1001
Purpose.
§ 27-1002
Use Regulations.
§ 27-1003
Area and Bulk Regulations.
§ 27-1004
Other Standards.
Part 11
FP OVERLAY - FLOODPLAIN AREA REGULATIONS
§ 27-1101
Statutory Authorization.
§ 27-1102
Statement of Intent.
§ 27-1103
Applicability.
§ 27-1104
Administration.
§ 27-1105
Variances.
§ 27-1106
Identification of Floodplain Areas.
§ 27-1107
Technical Provisions.
§ 27-1108
Activities Requiring Special Permits.
§ 27-1109
Existing Structures in Identified Floodplain Areas.
§ 27-1110
Repeal and Savings Clauses.
Part 12
ALTERNATIVE AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
§ 27-1201
Purpose.
§ 27-1202
Geothermal Energy Systems.
§ 27-1203
Outdoor Wood-Fired Boilers.
§ 27-1204
Solar Energy Systems.
§ 27-1205
Wind Energy Systems.
§ 27-1206
Manure Digesters.
§ 27-1207
Principal Alternative or Renewable Energy Systems.
Part 13
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION
§ 27-1301
Purpose.
§ 27-1302
Applicability of Conservation Provisions.
§ 27-1303
Steep Slope Conservation.
§ 27-1304
Wetlands Conservation.
§ 27-1305
Riparian Buffer Conservation.
§ 27-1306
Conservation of Woodlands.
§ 27-1307
Conservation of Heritage Trees.
§ 27-1308
Timber Harvesting.
Part 14
COMMON REGULATIONS
§ 27-1401
Applicability.
§ 27-1402
Federal- and State-Owned Property.
§ 27-1403
Modifications to Area and Bulk Regulations.
§ 27-1404
Provision for Access and Utility Service.
§ 27-1405
Fences, Hedges and Walls.
§ 27-1406
Performance Standards.
§ 27-1407
Outdoor Storage.
§ 27-1408
Landscaping and Screening.
§ 27-1409
Access and Traffic Control.
§ 27-1410
Interior Circulation.
§ 27-1411
On-Street and Off-Street Parking Requirements.
§ 27-1412
Off-Street Loading.
§ 27-1413
Sign Regulations.
§ 27-1414
Impact Studies.
§ 27-1415
Keeping of Animals.
§ 27-1416
Display for Sale of Motor Vehicles.
§ 27-1417
Outdoor Lighting.
Part 15
SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS
§ 27-1501
Statement of Intent; Scope; Applicability.
§ 27-1502
Accessory Agricultural Commercial Uses or Agritourism.
§ 27-1503
Accessory Dwelling.
§ 27-1504
Adult Commercial Use.
§ 27-1505
Animal Shelter, Animal Hospital, Veterinary Office or Clinic, Kennel or Boarding Kennel.
§ 27-1506
Automobile Service or Gas Station.
§ 27-1507
Automobile and Machine Repair Shop or Garage.
§ 27-1508
Bed-and-Breakfast.
§ 27-1509
Campground.
§ 27-1510
Car Wash.
§ 27-1511
Cemetery, Columbaria, Mausoleum or Mortuary.
§ 27-1512
Church or Other Place of Worship.
§ 27-1513
Conversion of Agricultural Structures.
§ 27-1514
Day Care Center, Adult or Child.
§ 27-1515
Drive-Through Service Facilities.
§ 27-1516
Educational Use.
§ 27-1517
Heliport or Helipad.
§ 27-1518
Home Occupations.
§ 27-1519
Indoor or Outdoor Farmers Market or Flea Market.
§ 27-1520
Junkyard or Salvage Yard.
§ 27-1521
Landfill, Sanitary Landfill, or Solid Waste Disposal Facility.
§ 27-1522
Membership Club or Lodge.
§ 27-1523
Nursing Home, Convalescent Home, or Assisted-Living Residence.
§ 27-1524
Outdoor Recreation Use.
§ 27-1525
Restaurant, Fast Food.
§ 27-1526
Roadside Stand.
§ 27-1527
Short-Term Lodging Facilities.
§ 27-1528
Special Event Venue.
§ 27-1529
Temporary Event.
§ 27-1530
Temporary Structure or Use.
§ 27-1531
Terminal, Storage, Warehouse, or Transfer Facility.
§ 27-1532
Transitional Housing.
§ 27-1533
Transmission Pipelines and Associated Facilities.
§ 27-1534
Wireless Communication Facilities (WCFs).
Part 16
NONCONFORMING USE REGULATIONS
§ 27-1601
Statement of Intent.
§ 27-1602
Applicability.
§ 27-1603
Continuation.
§ 27-1604
Nonconforming Use.
§ 27-1605
Nonconforming Structure.
§ 27-1606
Nonconforming Lot.
§ 27-1607
Nonconforming Sign.
§ 27-1608
Nonconforming Lighting.
Part 17
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
§ 27-1701
Purpose and Applicability.
§ 27-1702
Duties of the Township Zoning Officer.
§ 27-1703
Zoning Permits.
§ 27-1704
Use and Occupancy Certificate.
§ 27-1705
Conditional Uses.
§ 27-1706
Notice of Violation.
§ 27-1707
Causes of Action.
§ 27-1708
Enforcement Remedies and Penalties.
§ 27-1709
Appeals.
§ 27-1710
Amendment.
§ 27-1711
Procedure to Obtain Preliminary Opinion from Township Zoning Officer.
§ 27-1712
Schedule of Fees.
Part 18
ZONING HEARING BOARD
§ 27-1801
Jurisdiction, Establishment and Membership.
§ 27-1802
Procedure.
§ 27-1803
Appeals on Interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance or Map.
§ 27-1804
Special Exception Uses.
§ 27-1805
Variances.
§ 27-1806
Challenges to the Validity of the Zoning Ordinance or Map.
§ 27-1807
Burden of Proof; Conditions.
§ 27-1808
Mediation Option.
§ 27-1809
Stay of Proceedings.
§ 27-1810
Zoning Appeals to Court.
§ 27-1811
Procedure to Obtain Preliminary Opinion from Township Zoning Officer.
Part 19
MOBILE HOME PARK REGULATIONS
§ 27-1901
Purpose.
§ 27-1902
Applicability.
§ 27-1903
Area and Bulk Regulations for Mobile Home Parks.
§ 27-1904
Water Supply.
§ 27-1905
Sanitary Sewage Disposal.
§ 27-1906
Service Buildings and Facilities.
§ 27-1907
Accessory Buildings.
§ 27-1908
Fuel Supply and Storage.
§ 27-1909
Electrical Distribution System.
§ 27-1910
Fire Protection.
§ 27-1911
Landscaping and Screening.
§ 27-1912
Solid Waste Collection and Disposal.
§ 27-1913
Permits and Inspections.
§ 27-1914
Maintenance.
§ 27-1915
Maintenance Bond.
§ 27-1916
Register.
