[Ord. 237, 7/28/2020]
Smithfield Township is hereby divided into the following districts:
R-1 Low Density Residential District.
R-2 Medium Density Residential District.
R-C Residential Conservation District.
R-E Resort District.
ED Economic Development District.
M-1 Industrial District.
[Ord. 244, 6/8/2022]
1. 
The boundaries of the said districts are hereby established as shown on the “Official Zoning Map” of Smithfield Township, prepared by the Monroe County Planning Commission, dated May 25, 2021, as subsequently amended thereafter, incorporated herein by reference, and which is hereby made a part of this Chapter. The original of said map and said further amendments are on file in the Office of the Township Secretary. The said Zoning Map, as subsequently amended, is hereby made a part of this Chapter, together with this amendment, and all notations, references, and designations shown thereon shall be as much a part of this Chapter as if the same were all fully described and set forth therein. A copy of said map, indicating the latest amendments, shall be kept up to date, and displayed in the Township municipal building for the use and benefit of the public.
2. 
Additional parcels have been added to the revised Zoning Map[2] to include the following:
A. 
Six additional parcels as per Exhibit “A” attached to the ordinance codified in this Section and made a part hereof. These parcels adjoin an existing parcel already situated in the ED Zoning District and are along Independence Road (SR 447) and located between Independence Road and Ashburn Drive.
[2]
Editor’s Note: Said map is included as an attachment to this chapter.
[1]
Editor’s Note: The Official Zoning Map, dated March 2009 (revised 2014), is the current Official Zoning Map and replaces all prior maps and any amendments made to the Official Zoning Map. Said map is included as an attachment to this chapter.
[Ord. 187, 4/18/2008]
Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of any of the aforesaid districts as shown on said Zoning Map, the Township Zoning Hearing Board, upon written application or upon its own motion, shall determine the location of such boundaries.
[Ord. 187, 4/18/2008]
1. 
Following the effective date of this Chapter and except as hereinafter provided, no building shall be erected, moved, altered, rebuilt or enlarged nor shall any land or building be used, designed or arranged to be used for any purpose or in any manner except in conformity with all regulations, requirements and controls specified in this Chapter for the district in which such building or land is located.
2. 
Nothing contained in this Chapter shall require any change in the plans, construction, or designated use of a building complying with local laws in force prior to this Chapter, if the following is found to exist:
A. 
A building permit shall have been duly issued prior to the date of first publication of notice of the public hearing on this Chapter.
B. 
The entire building shall have been constructed in accordance with such plans as have been filed with the Township and shall have been completed within one year from the effective date of this Chapter.
3. 
Any use not permitted by this Chapter shall be deemed to be prohibited. Any list of prohibited uses contained in any Section of this Chapter shall not be deemed to be an exhaustive list but has been included for the purposes of clarity and emphasis, and to illustrate, by example, some of the uses frequently proposed that are deemed undesirable and incompatible and are thus prohibited.