[Ord. No. 5-2005, 10/11/2005]
In order to carry out the objectives of this chapter, the Township of Sugarloaf has been divided into the following use districts:
S-1
Conservation District
A-1
Agricultural District
R-1
Residential District
C-1
Highway Commercial District
C-2
Interchange Commercial District
I-1
General Industrial and Mining District
[Ord. No. 5-2005, 10/11/2005]
1. 
The boundaries of the zoning districts shall be as shown on the "Official Zoning Map of the Township of Sugarloaf." This Zoning Map shall be located in the Township offices. The Zoning Map and all notations, references and data shown thereon are hereby incorporated by reference into this chapter.
2. 
The Official Zoning Map shall be labeled and identified by the signature of the Chairman of the Township Board of Supervisors, attested by the Secretary of said Board, and bear the seal of the Township under the following words:
"This is to certify that this is the Official Zoning Map of the Township of Sugarloaf adopted."
3. 
All amendments to the Official Zoning Map of the Township shall be indicated on the map. An entry indicating the change made and the entry shall include the signature of the Chairman and Secretary of the Board of Supervisors.
4. 
In the event that the Official Zoning Map becomes damaged, destroyed, lost or difficult to interpret by reason of the nature and number of changes and additions made therein, the Board of Supervisors may by resolution adopt a new Official Zoning Map which shall supersede such prior map. The new Official Zoning Map may correct drafting or other errors or omissions in the prior Official Zoning Map, but no such correction shall have the effect of amending the original Official Zoning Map or any subsequent amendment thereof.
[Ord. No. 5-2005, 10/11/2005]
1. 
Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of districts as shown on the Official Zoning Map, the following rules shall apply:
A. 
Where district boundaries are indicated approximately coinciding with the center line of streets, highways or alleys, such center lines shall be construed to be such boundaries.
B. 
Where district boundaries are indicated as approximately coinciding with plotted lot lines, such lot lines shall be construed to be such boundaries.
C. 
Where district boundaries are indicated as being approximately parallel to the center lines or right-of-way lines of streets or highways, such district boundaries shall be constructed as being parallel to the center lines or right-of-way lines and at such distance from the center lines or right-of-way lines as is indicated on the Official Zoning Map. Distances not specifically indicated on the Official Zoning Map shall be determined by the scale of the map.
D. 
Boundaries indicated as approximately perpendicular to the right-of-way of streets or highways shall be construed as being perpendicular to the right-of-way lines.
E. 
Boundaries indicated as approximately following Township limits shall be construed as following such limits.
F. 
Boundaries indicated as following railroad lines shall be construed to be midway between the main tracks.
G. 
Boundaries indicated as parallel to or extensions of features indicated in Subsections 1A through F, above, shall be as construed.
H. 
Where physical or cultural features existing on the ground are at variance with those shown on the Official Zoning Map, or in other circumstances not covered by Subsections 1A through G, above, the Zoning Officer shall interpret the district boundaries.
I. 
Where a district boundary line divides a lot which was in single ownership at the effective date of this chapter, the Zoning Hearing Board may permit as a special exception the extension of the regulations for either portion of the lot 50 feet beyond the district line into the remaining portion of the lot.
[Ord. No. 5-2005, 10/11/2005]
1. 
Except as provided in this chapter, no building, structure or land shall be used or occupied and no building, structure of part thereof shall be erected, constructed, reconstructed or structurally altered except in conformity with all the regulations specified within this chapter for the district in which the building, structure or land is located.
2. 
No building, structure or land shall be used or occupied and no building, structure or part thereof shall be erected, constructed, reconstructed or structurally altered without the issuance of a building permit by the Zoning Officer.
3. 
No part of a yard, other open space, or off-street parking or loading space required in connection with one structure, building or use of the land shall be included as part of a yard, open space or off-street parking or loading space similarly required for any other structure, building or use of the land unless permitted by this chapter.
4. 
No yard or lot existing at the time of passage of this chapter shall be reduced in dimension of area below the minimum requirements set forth in this chapter except as otherwise permitted by this chapter.
5. 
All territory which may hereafter be annexed to the Township shall be considered to be an A-1 District until otherwise classified.
6. 
Regulations Governing Communications Antennas and Communications Equipment Buildings.
A. 
Building-mounted communications antennas shall be permitted to exceed the height limitations of the applicable zoning district by no more than 20 feet.
B. 
Omnidirectional or whip communications antennas shall not exceed 20 feet in height and seven inches in diameter.
C. 
Directional or panel communications antennas shall not exceed five feet in height and three feet in width.
D. 
Any applicant proposing communications antennas to be mounted on a building or other structure shall submit evidence from a Pennsylvania registered professional engineer, certifying that the proposed installation will not exceed the structural capacity of the building or other structure, considering wind and other loads associated with the antenna location.
E. 
Any applicant proposing communications antennas to be mounted on a building or structure shall submit detailed construction and elevation drawings indicating how the antennas will be mounted on the structure for review by and for compliance with the Township's Building Code and other applicable law.
F. 
Any applicant proposing communications antennas to be mounted on a building or other structure shall submit evidence of agreements and/or easements necessary to provide access to the building or structure on which the antennas are to be mounted so that installation and maintenance of the antennas and communications equipment building can be accomplished.
G. 
Communications antennas shall comply with all applicable standards established by the Federal Communications Commission governing human exposure to electromagnetic radiation.
H. 
Communications antennas shall not cause radio frequency interference with emergency communications facilities located in Sugarloaf Township, Conyngham Borough, Butler Township or Black Creek Township.
I. 
A communications equipment building shall be subject to the height and setback requirements of the applicable zoning district for an accessory structure.
J. 
The owner or operator of communications antennas shall be licensed by the Federal Communications Commission to operate such antennas.
7. 
Limitation of Land Use. Except as provided in this chapter, no building or part thereof or other structure shall be erected, altered, added to or enlarged, nor shall any land, building, structures or premises be used, designed or intended to be used for any purpose other than the uses hereinafter listed as permitted in the zone in which such building or premises are located.
[Ord. No. 5-2005, 10/11/2005]
1. 
The phrase "more restrictive uses" as employed in this chapter, shall mean the following:
A. 
Those uses permitted in an S-1 Zone are the most restrictive.
B. 
All other uses are less restrictive in the order they are permitted in the Zones in the sequence shown: R-1, A-1, C-1, C-2, and I-1.
C. 
Where a use is specifically enumerated in a less restrictive zone, such use shall not be permitted in a more restrictive zone unless it is specifically enumerated as a permitted use therein.