B.
Annexed areas. Any territory hereafter annexed by
the Township of Girard or gained through discovery, survey or mapping
error will be automatically zoned R-1 Residential District until otherwise
classified by the Township.
C.
District boundaries. District boundaries that are
shown between the lines of streets, streams and transportation rights-of-way
shall be deemed to follow the center line. The vacation of streets
shall not affect the locations of such district boundaries. When the
Zoning Administrator cannot definitely determine the location of a
district boundary by such center lines, by the scale of dimensions
stated on the Zoning Map or by the fact that it clearly coincides
with a property line he shall refuse action. The Zoning Hearing Board,
upon appeal, shall interpret the location of the district boundary
with reference to the scale of the Zoning Map and the purpose set
forth in all relevant provisions of this chapter.
D.
Zoning district changes. All approved changes to zoning
districts shall be promptly recorded on the Zoning Map by the Zoning
Administrator.
E.
Permitted uses, conditional uses and special exceptions. The permitted uses, conditional uses and special exceptions for each district are shown in the following tables of this chapter and are considered principal uses unless clearly noted. Conditional uses may be granted or denied by the Board of Township Supervisors with the advice of the Planning Commission in accordance with the express standards and criteria of this chapter. In granting a conditional use, the Supervisors may attach reasonable conditions as they may deem necessary to implement the purposes of this chapter and safeguard the neighborhood. Special exceptions may be granted or denied by the Zoning Hearing Board in accordance with the express standards and criteria of this chapter. In granting a special exception, the Board may attach reasonable conditions and safeguards as it may deem necessary to implement the purpose of this chapter and protect the neighborhood. Uses in each category shall be according to the common meaning of the term or according to definitions set forth in Article VII. Whenever in any district established under this chapter a use is not specifically permitted within any district and an application is made by a property owner to the Zoning Administrator for such use, the Zoning Administrator shall refer the application to the Zoning Hearing Board, which shall have the authority to permit or deny the proposed use. The use may be permitted if it is similar to and compatible with permitted uses in the district and in no way is in conflict with the general purpose and intent of this chapter or any provision permitting the same, provided that the same shall comply and follow all regulations for such use.
The A-1 Agricultural District is meant to provide
for the continuation of agriculture as an important endeavor in the
community by targeted protection to high-value farmlands, prime agricultural
soils and agricultural security areas.
A.
Permitted uses:
C.
Lot, yard and height standards.
Table 200-11
A-1 Agricultural District
Lot, Yard and Height Standards
| ||
---|---|---|
All Permitted Uses
| ||
Minimum lot area
|
1.5 acres
| |
Minimum lot width
|
150 feet
| |
Minimum front yard
|
35 feet
| |
Minimum side yard
|
25 feet
| |
Minimum rear yard
|
50 feet
| |
Maximum height
|
40 feet
| |
Maximum coverage
|
20%
|
The RA Residential Agricultural District is
meant to provide for the continuation of agriculture as an important
endeavor in the community. It is also meant to provide for residential
opportunities in a rural setting and to foster a mixture of residential
development and selected small businesses in a low-density setting,
which will contribute to economic self-sufficiency and rural quality
of life.
A.
Permitted uses:
(1)
Agriculture.
(2)
Agriculture services.
(3)
Essential services.
(4)
Accessory uses and structures.
(5)
Bed-and-breakfasst.
(6)
Landscaping/nursery.
(7)
Churches.
(8)
Professional offices.
(9)
Veterinary offices.
(10)
Family/group day-care homes.
(11)
Single-family dwellings.
(12)
Public parks and recreation.
(13)
Golf courses.
C.
Lot, yard and height standards.
Table 200-12
RA Agricultural District
Lot, Yard and Height Standards
| ||
---|---|---|
All Permitted Uses
| ||
Minimum lot area
|
1 acre
| |
Minimum lot width
|
150 feet
| |
Minimum front yard
|
35 feet
| |
Minimum side yard
|
25 feet
| |
Minimum rear yard
|
50 feet
| |
Maximum height
|
40 feet
| |
Maximum coverage
|
20%
|
The R-1 Residential District is established
to provide for the continuation of a quality residential environment
where single-family dwellings and compatible institutions can thrive
commensurate with the availability of public water and sewer.
A.
C.
Lot, yard and height standards.
Table 200-13
R-1 Residential District
Lot, Yard and Height Requirements
| ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
Single-Family Dwellings, Home Occupations,
Family and Group Day-Care Homes With Public Sewer
|
All Other Uses
|
Single-Family Dwellings, Home Occupations,
Family and Group Day-Care Homes With On Lot Sewer
| ||
Minimum lot area
|
25,000 square feet
|
1.5 acres
|
37,000 square feet
| |
Minimum lot width
|
80 feet
|
150 feet
|
100 feet
| |
Minimum front yard
|
35 feet
|
35 feet
|
35 feet
| |
Minimum side yard
|
35 feet
|
30 feet
|
25 feet
| |
Minimum rear yard
|
30 feet
|
40 feet
|
35 feet
| |
Maximum height
|
40 feet
|
40 feet
|
40 feet
| |
Maximum coverage
|
25%
|
25%
|
25%
|
The R-2 Residential District is established
to serve as a transition between high-density housing and other uses
and also to provide for the continuation of a quality residential
environment within the context of a unique, environmentally significant
area.
A.
C.
Lot, yard and height standards.
Table 200-14
R-2 District
Lot, Yard and Height Requirements
| |||
---|---|---|---|
With Public Sewer
|
On-Lot Water and Sewer
| ||
Minimum lot area
|
25,000 square feet
|
37,000 square feet
| |
Minimum lot width
|
80 feet
|
100 feet
| |
Minimum front yard
|
35 feet
|
35 feet
| |
Minimum side yard
|
15 feet
|
25 feet
| |
Minimum rear yard
|
25 feet
|
35 feet
| |
Maximum height
|
40 feet
|
40 feet
| |
Maximum coverage
|
25%
|
25%
|
The R-3 High-Density Residential District is
established to provide for all forms of housing in greater intensity
or density in selected areas where road access and the availability
of infrastructure to serve the needs of development is available.
A.
B.
Conditional uses:
C.
Lot, yard and height standards.
Table 200-15
R-3 High-Density Residential District
Lot, Yard and Height Requirements
| ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
With Public Sewer
|
Multiple-Family Dwellings
|
On-Lot Sewer
| ||
Minimum lot area
|
20,000 square feet
|
1.5 acres for the first two units, plus 2,500
square feet per unit thereafter
|
37,000 square feet
| |
Minimum lot width
|
80 feet
|
150 feet
|
100 feet
| |
Minimum front yard
|
35 feet
|
40 feet
|
35 feet
| |
Minimum side yard
|
15 feet
|
30 feet
|
25 feet
| |
Minimum rear yard
|
25 feet
|
40 feet
|
35 feet
| |
Maximum height
|
40 feet
|
40 feet
|
40 feet
| |
Maximum coverage
|
25%
|
25%
|
25%
|
The C-1 Commercial District is established to
provide for businesses which provide goods and services directly to
the public and need access to major roads within the Township.
A.
Permitted uses:
(1)
Indoor commercial recreation.
(2)
Automobile sales and service.
(3)
Landscaping/nursery.
(4)
Equipment sales and service.
(5)
Mini-storage facilities.
(6)
Agricultural services.
(7)
Funeral parlors.
(8)
Retail businesses (less than 20,000 square feet gross
floor area).
(9)
Professional offices.
(10)
Personal services.
(11)
Home occupations.
(12)
Nursing homes.
(13)
Business services.
(14)
Accessory uses and structures.
(15)
Car washes.
(16)
Churches.
(17)
Eating/drinking places.
(18)
Hotels/motels.
(19)
Theaters.
(20)
Public parks and recreation.
(21)
Essential services.
B.
Conditional uses:
C.
Lot, yard and height standards.
Table 200-16
C-1 Commercial District
Lot, Yard and Height Requirements
| ||
---|---|---|
All Uses
| ||
Minimum lot area
|
1 acre
| |
Minimum lot width
|
100 feet
| |
Minimum front yard
|
50 feet
| |
Minimum side yard
|
35 feet
| |
Minimum rear yard
|
35 feet
| |
Maximum height
|
40 feet
| |
Maximum coverage
|
25% (may be exceeded with approved stormwater
management plan)
|
The LB-Limited Business District is established
to provide for businesses which have lower infrastructure needs and
neighborhood impacts than the C-1, and also to provide for the protection
of all interests in a mixed-use setting, and to plan for the long-term
quality of development in the Township.
A.
Permitted uses:
(1)
Single-family dwellings.
(2)
Landscaping/nursery.
(3)
Mini-storage facilities.
(4)
Churches.
(5)
Agriculture.
(6)
Limited retail businesses.
(7)
Home- or farm-based manufacturing.
(8)
Professional offices.
(9)
Personal services.
(10)
Agricultural services.
(11)
Home occupations.
(12)
Nursing homes.
(13)
Business services.
(14)
Accessory uses and structures.
(15)
Personal care homes/assisted living.
(16)
Essential services.
C.
Lot, yard and height standards.
Table 200-17
LB-Limited Business District
Lot, Yard and Height Requirements
| ||||
---|---|---|---|---|
All Uses with Public Sewer
|
Multiple-Family Dwellings
|
With On-Lot Sewer
| ||
Minimum lot area
|
1.5 acres
|
1.5 acres for first dwelling unit; 20,000 square
feet for each unit thereafter
|
2 acres
| |
Minimum lot width
|
150 feet
|
150 feet
|
150 feet
| |
Minimum front yard
|
35 feet
|
40 feet
|
35 feet
| |
Minimum side yard
|
30 feet
|
30 feet
|
30 feet
| |
Minimum rear yard
|
40 feet
|
40 feet
|
40 feet
| |
Maximum height
|
40 feet
|
40 feet
|
40 feet
| |
Maximum coverage
|
20%
|
20%
|
20%
|
The I-1 Light Industrial District is established
to provide for job-creating developments within the community.
A.
C.
Lot, yard and height standards.
Table 200-18
I-1 Light Industrial District
Lot, Yard and Height Requirements
| |||
---|---|---|---|
With Public Sewer
|
On-Lot Sewer
| ||
Minimum lot area
|
1 acre
|
2 acres
| |
Minimum lot width
|
150 feet
|
150 feet
| |
Minimum front yard
|
40 feet
|
40 feet
| |
Minimum side yard
|
30 feet
|
30 feet
| |
Minimum rear yard
|
40 feet
|
40 feet
| |
Maximum height
|
40 feet
|
40 feet
| |
Maximum coverage
|
25%
|
25%
|
The I-2 Intensive Development District is established
to provide for businesses and high-impact land uses that require unique
conditions, but can have adverse impacts in other districts.
B.
Conditional uses:
C.
Lot, yard and height standards.
Table 200-19
I-2 Intensive Development District
Lot, Yard and Height Requirements
| |||
---|---|---|---|
With Public Sewer
|
On-Lot Sewer
| ||
Minimum lot area
|
1 acre
|
2 acres
| |
Minimum lot width
|
150 feet
|
150 feet
| |
Minimum front yard
|
40 feet
|
40 feet
| |
Minimum side yard
|
30 feet
|
30 feet
| |
Minimum rear yard
|
40 feet
|
40 feet
| |
Maximum height
|
40 feet
|
40 feet
| |
Maximum coverage
|
25%
|
25%
|