[Ord. No. 2019-10, 8/1/2019]
The purpose of this district is to provide desirable locations
for modern office, research, and light industrial uses that are harmonious
with agricultural and other low-intensity surrounding uses. Performance
and development standards will ensure that these areas are desirable
and will not constitute a hazard or nuisance to the Township.
[Ord. No. 2019-10, 8/1/2019]
1.
The following uses available in Exhibit 1: Zoning Use Matrix[1] are permitted by right in this zoning district conditioned on the requirements of Part 24 and provided the use type, dimensional and all other applicable requirements of this chapter (including the provisions of Part 24 where indicated).
[1]
Editor's Note: Said exhibit is included as an attachment to this chapter.
[Ord. No. 2019-10, 8/1/2019]
1.
The following conditional uses and their accessory uses available
in Exhibit 1: Zoning Use Matrix may be permitted following a review
and recommendation by the Planning Commission in accordance with the
provisions of Part 24, and other applicable provisions listed herein,
and approval by the Board of Commissioners.
[Ord. No. 2019-10, 8/1/2019]
1.
The following uses and their accessory uses may be permitted when
authorized as a special exception by the Zoning Hearing Board, subject
to the provisions of Part 24:
A.
Any use of the same general character of those uses permitted by
right or condition. Evidence shall be submitted documenting the degree
to which the proposed use will emit smoke, dust, odor or other air
pollutants, noise, vibration, light, electrical disturbances, water
pollutants, increased storm runoff and the additional traffic generated
by the proposed facility. Such evidence may include the proposed use
of proven special structural or technical innovations.
[Ord. No. 2019-10, 8/1/2019]
1.
Accessory uses on the same lot and customarily incidental to the
permitted uses are permitted by right. The term "accessory use" may
include the following uses which shall comply with all applicable
provisions stated for them:
A.
Cafeterias for the use of employees and visitors of the primary use
only.
B.
Metal processes such as plating, finishing, anodizing and polishing.
C.
Accessory buildings such as garages and buildings related to the
proposed use and meeting the same yard requirements as the existing
building.
D.
Financial facilities for the use of employees and visitors of the
primary use and located therein.
E.
Temporary structures or uses, as outlined in § 27-1709.1.D.
F.
The storage of crude oil or any of its volatile products or other
highly inflammable liquids as an accessory use, provided that no individual
tank shall have a capacity greater than 10,000 gallons. Propane liquefied
gas may be stored above or below ground.
G.
Fences and walls shall be no closer than three feet to a property
line unless there is a letter of consent from the adjacent property
owner in which case they may be positioned on the property line. In
no case shall any fence or wall be located in the existing street
right-of-way or interfere with a clear sight triangle. Additionally:
(1)
For lots with residential uses, fences and walls shall not exceed
four feet in height in front yard areas, and eight feet in height
in all other yard areas (except tennis court fences which may not
exceed 10 feet in height). An exception shall be permitted along the
common property lines where there is a common wall for single-family
attached dwellings and semidetached dwellings where fences will be
permitted within the property boundaries up to the property line.
(2)
For lots with industrial uses, fences shall be no more than
eight feet in height; chain link, barbed wire, razor wire are prohibited
on any fence in this district.
H.
Heliport.
I.
Amateur radio antennas in accordance with § 27-1709.1.J.
J.
Wind turbine in accordance with § 27-1709.1.L.
K.
Solar panel in accordance with § 27-1709.1.M.
[Ord. No. 2019-10, 8/1/2019]
The following dimensional requirements in this section and § 27-1507 shall apply to each use permitted in the district by right, by condition and by special exception, subject to further applicable provisions of this chapter. The most restrictive dimensional requirement for each use shall apply. Lot coverage shall not exceed 70%.
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Principal Use
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Minimum Lot Area
(acres)
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Minimum Lot Width
(feet)
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Maximum Building Coverage & Impervious Coverage
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Maximum Building and Structure Height Unless Otherwise Specified
(feet)
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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Public utility structures necessary for transmission such as
well house, switching station, etc.
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No minimum
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None
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100%
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35
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Self-storage facility
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2
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150
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40%/70%
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25
|
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Hospitals
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5
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250
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30%/70%
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50
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Public and private schools
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4
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250
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30%/70%
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35
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[Ord. No. 2019-10, 8/1/2019]
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Principal Use
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Front Yard
(feet)
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Side Yard
(feet)
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Rear Yard
(feet)
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|---|---|---|---|
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All uses
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50
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50
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50
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[Ord. No. 2019-10, 8/1/2019]
1.
Coordinated Developments. Two or more uses permitted in the appropriate
zone district schedules of this Part may occupy a single parcel provided
that the following requirements are met:
A.
All development shall be in accordance with a unified site plan and
architectural scheme approved by the Township Board of Commissioners
as a land development per regulations in this section.
B.
It shall not be required that the whole of the development in a single
ownership or build and financed by a single party, if satisfactory
evidence is given that all parties financially or otherwise concerned
in the development are legally bound to conform to the above required
unified site plan and architectural scheme.
C.
The aggregate total floor space of all uses shall be used in determining
parking requirements. Buildings may either be joined by common walls
or separated. If separated, all minimum yard requirements shall be
met.
D.
The combined development shall be considered as a single tract for
the purposes of determining driveway, access and parking requirements.
2.
There shall be no outdoor storage of materials or supplies, except
fuel with standards as follows:
A.
Propane storage tanks for light manufacturing, industrial or other
utility use accessory to a building or use's primary function.
B.
Gasoline or diesel tanks for accessory emergency power generation
purposes of a building or use.
C.
Other gas or liquid storage tanks which serve as an accessory utility
or purpose to a building or use as reviewed and approved by the Township.
3.
No materials or wastes shall be deposited upon a lot in such form
or manner that they may be transferred off the lot by natural causes
or forces or animals, nor shall any substance which can contaminate
a stream or watercourse or otherwise render such stream or watercourse
undesirable as a source of water supply or recreation, or which will
destroy aquatic life, be allowed to enter any stream or watercourse.
4.
All materials or wastes which might cause fumes or dust or which
constitute a fire hazard or which may be edible or otherwise attractive
to rodents or insects shall be stored or maintained in containers
which are adequate to eliminate such hazards.
5.
Prohibited Activities. No use shall be permitted which emits smoke,
dust, fire, fumes, odors, noise, heat, glare, vibrations or radioactivity
beyond the boundaries of the property. The requirements of this subsection
shall not, however, apply to:
A.
Motor vehicles used by employees, suppliers or customers of primary
users.
B.
The environmental impacts of activities customarily incident to the
occupancy and operation of buildings and structures including, but
not limited to, lighting, climate control and human waste disposal;
provided, however, that such environmental impacts comply with applicable
Township, state and federal standards.
6.
Prohibited Uses and Processes. Any industrial use or process which
(A) involves considerable danger of fire, explosion or other hazards
to public health or safety including, but not limited to, such things
as the manufacture of fireworks, explosives, toxic chemicals, toxic
gasses or (B) cannot be designed to conform to the performance standards
with respect to the emission of objectionable emissions into the environment
set forth in Township, state or federal environmental regulations
shall be prohibited.
7.
Performance Standards Regulating Toxic or Noxious Matter.
A.
For the purpose of this section, the term "toxic or noxious matter"
is any solid, liquid or gaseous matter including, but not limited
to gases, vapors, dusts, fumes and mists containing properties which
by chemical means are:
B.
The emission of toxic or noxious matter, if any, into the environment
shall be in accordance with the limits established by the applicable
state or federal environmental protection regulations. In addition
to such emission limits, the emission of such matter shall be so controlled
that no concentration at or beyond the boundary of the property shall
be detrimental to or endanger the public health, safety, comfort or
other aspects of the general welfare, or cause damage or injury to
property as provided for in the aforesaid environmental protection
regulations.
8.
Protection of Surrounding Properties. Adequate facilities and regulations
shall be provided to prevent employees', contractors' or visitors'
intentional or unintentional use, damage or interferences with adjacent
or surrounding properties or activities. All operations, facilities
and materials that may be hazardous when misused or when accidental
contact is made shall be enclosed by an approved safety fence.
9.
No use shall require or promote the extension of public sewer service
into the ORLIC or adjacent zoning districts.
10.
No medical offices, day-care center, school or place of worship shall
be located within 1,000 feet of a petroleum storage tank or pumping
facility.
11.
A project design companion, including a coordinated set of drawings,
reference photographs and notes, shall be prepared for buildings,
parking areas, landscape architecture, pedestrian circulation and
public spaces within any proposal and shall be binding upon Township
approval. The Manual of Design Guidelines shall include, but not be
limited to:
12.
Any new land development or subdivisions shall utilize architectural-grade
cladding and enhanced architectural features on all newly constructed
or renovated buildings.
13.
All roof-mounted or nonresidential HVAC systems or building machinery
shall be shielded from view utilizing appropriate screening as displayed
in the Lower Macungie Township Design Guidelines.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Said Design Guidelines are included as an attachment to this chapter.
14.
All new land development or subdivisions shall include illuminated
monument entrance signs per this chapter and the Lower Macungie Township
Design Guidelines with associated seasonal landscaping beds and plantings.
15.
All new land development or subdivisions shall naturalize all above-ground
stormwater management features per this chapter and to the satisfaction
of the Township.
