[Ord. No. 2015-03, 6/3/2015]
Shrewsbury Township is hereby divided into districts of different
types, each being of such number, shape, kind and area and of such
common unity of purpose and adaptability of use deemed most suitable
to carry out the purposes of this chapter.
[Ord. No. 2015-03, 6/3/2015]
For the purposes of this chapter, Shrewsbury Township is divided
into a large agricultural district and five development districts.
In addition, the Township has created overlay zones for wellhead protection,
transferable development rights sending and receiving areas, and for
the Historic Village Overlay (HVO) District, and has established sensitive
geographic areas as critical environmental areas.
1.
Agricultural District:
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A - Agricultural.
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2.
Development Districts:
A.
Residential:
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RR - Rural Residential
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RRR - Rural Residential Receiving District
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SR - Suburban Residential
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SRR - Suburban Residential Receiving District
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B.
Commercial:
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C - Commercial
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IC - Interchange
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C.
Industrial:
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I - Industrial
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D.
Overlay Zones:
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HVO - Historic Village Overlay District
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CEA - Critical Environmental Areas
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WPZ - Wellhead Protection Zone
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[Ord. No. 2015-03, 6/3/2015]
[Ord. No. 2015-03, 6/3/2015]
The uses permitted in the districts, zones and areas established by this chapter and the permitted extent of these uses are as shown in the articles that follow. The uses shown as permitted in those articles are the only uses permitted, except as set forth in § 27-304 below. Unless otherwise noted, the extent of use or dimensional standards is the requirements for each use. However, supplementary use regulations are set forth in Part 14, general regulations for all uses are set forth in Part 15, regulations regarding off-street parking and loading are set forth in Part 16, regulations regarding nonconforming uses, structures and lots are set forth in Part 17, and regulations regarding special exceptions and variances are set forth in Part 19.
[Ord. No. 2015-03, 6/3/2015]
Any use not specifically allowed elsewhere in this chapter shall
be allowed by special exception in the district or districts where,
and to the extent that, similar uses are permitted or allowed by special
exception provided that said use meets the requirements for a special
exception and does not constitute a private or public nuisance.
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In no case is a use permitted which because of noise, dust,
odor, appearance, or other objectionable factor creates a nuisance,
hazard or other substantial adverse effect upon property value or
reasonable enjoyment of surrounding property, except as may be specifically
provided for in this chapter.
[Ord. No. 2015-03, 6/3/2015]
The locations and boundaries of the zoning districts are delineated
on a dated map entitled "Shrewsbury Township Zoning Map" that accompanies
and which, with all explanatory matters thereof, is hereby made a
part of this chapter.[1]
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Editor's Note: Said map is included as an attachment to this chapter.
[Ord. No. 2015-03, 6/3/2015]
Where uncertainty exists with respect to the boundaries of a
district as indicated on a zoning map, the following rules shall apply.
1.
Where district boundaries are indicated as approximately coinciding
with the centerlines of streets, highways, railroad lines or streams,
such centerlines shall be construed to be such boundaries.
2.
Where district boundaries are so indicated that they approximately
coincide with lot lines, such lot lines shall be construed to be said
boundaries; or where district boundaries are extensions of lot lines
or connect the intersections of lot lines, such lines shall be said
district boundaries.
3.
Where district boundaries are so indicated that they are approximately
parallel to centerlines of streets and highways, such district boundaries
shall be construed as parallel thereto and at such distances therefrom
as indicated on the Zoning Map.
4.
Where district boundaries divide a lot, the boundaries are deemed
to be lines which connect two identifiable points, but if no such
points are identifiable, then the location of such boundaries shall
be determined by the use of the scale shown on the Zoning Map unless
the boundaries are indicated by dimensions.
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Shrewsbury Township has established a wellhead protection overlay
zone for the benefit of Shrewsbury Borough's public water supply system,
portions of which are located in the Township. Any uses that fall
within the wellhead protection overlay zone are subject to both the
Township's and Shrewsbury Borough's wellhead protection ordinances,
which are incorporated herein by reference. This section shall apply
to any future intergovernmental agreements or ordinances the Township
enters into with another municipal entity.
[Ord. No. 2015-03, 6/3/2015]
Critical environmental areas require certain restrictions made
necessary to protect sensitive or fragile environmental areas from
man-related disturbance or alteration. The protection of critical
environmental areas promotes the general health, welfare and safety
of citizens including, but not limited to, the construction of structures
in areas unfit for human usage due to danger from flooding, saturated
soil conditions and/or steep slopes (see Part 13).
[Ord. No. 2015-03, 6/3/2015]
Shrewsbury Township has established a Historic Village Overlay
District to acknowledge and protect existing historical village areas,
and provide limited opportunities for additional nonresidential uses
in a traditional manner. The HVO District is located in an area of
the Township with a documented historical connection as a village
and that is still recognized as such; specifically, the Village of
Seitzland, which is located along the York County Heritage Rail Trail,
outside of Glen Rock Borough. These regulations are designed to encourage
and sustain existing rural community values and environments, preserve
historic and architectural heritage, and to facilitate future development
that will strengthen the economy and vitality of the Township.
