[Amended 10-2-1986 by Ord. No. 86-6; 6-7-2001 by Ord. No. 01-02]
A. District regulations as set forth in the Mannington
Township Zoning Ordinance Schedule of District Regulations and in
specified supplementary sections are hereby adopted by reference and
declared to be a part of this chapter. (See Prohibited Uses in All
Zones Chart.)
B. Where a lot straddles a municipal boundary line, all
minimum lot size and minimum yard dimension requirements must be met
by that portion of that lot within Mannington Township. No building
or structure located on such a lot shall straddle the municipal boundary
line. The principal building or structure on such a lot, if located
within Mannington Township, must be located entirely on a portion
of such lot that fronts on a public street located in Mannington Township.
The zoning district categories, location, and
regulation have been based upon Township land use policy established
in the Mannington Township Land Use Plan (December 1978). The justification
and intent of each zoning district as expressed in the adopted plan
are summarized below:
A. CONS Conservation District. The Conservation District
includes the extensive wetlands of the Township and much of the flood-prone
areas. The intent of the regulations for the district is to preserve
the sensitive ecological balance in this part of the Township and
to preclude development. Development of any type would only be permitted
in extraordinary circumstances because of the sensitive ecology, severe
limitations for development, and the flood prone nature of the area.
B. A Agricultural District. The primary goals and purposes
of this district are to support and encourage agricultural production;
preserve and protect large, relatively contiguous areas of farmland;
minimize development in high recharge areas; and limit development
around habitats of threatened and/or endangered species. This can
be best accomplished by using a combination of a cluster ordinance
requiring the preservation of large relatively contiguous tracts of
farmland and/or environmentally sensitive lands and maintaining a
low residential density.
[Amended 11-1-2007 by Ord. No. 07-14]
C. RR Rural Residential District. The primary goals and
purposes of the Rural Residential District are to accommodate residential
growth while at the same time minimizing intrusions on the area’s
environmentally sensitive lands, including the wetlands, wetlands
buffers, high water tables and forested areas. This area should remain
in low residential density.
[Amended 11-1-2007 by Ord. No. 07-14]
D. CR Conditional Residential District. The primary goals
and purposes of the Conditional Residential District are to provide
a transition zone between the Agricultural District and Conservation
District; minimize development in and around wetlands and areas with
high water tables; encourage agricultural production; and minimize
intrusions on aquifer recharge areas and wildlife habitats. This area
should remain in low to very low residential density.
[Amended 11-1-2007 by Ord. No. 07-14]
E. MR Medium-Density Residential District. Residential
development is encouraged in the southern part of the Township in
deference to other parts of the municipality. The Medium-Density Residential
District has been delineated as an extension of existing residential
development but with limited impact on agricultural activities. The
area is appropriate for residential growth since it has adequate development
capabilities, and is proximate to existing infrastructure, transportation
facilities, community facilities, as well as commercial and industrial
development within the Township or in Salem City.
F. HR High-Density Residential District. The High-Density
Residential District is intended to encourage various types of housing
which meet the needs of all age and income levels present in the Township.
The district is located because of its proximity to commercial and
industrial development and yet its separation from existing single-family
development. Alternative forms of housing are encouraged in this district,
provided that adequate sewer and water facilities are installed by
the developer. Smaller lot sizes are permitted (without sewerage)
in this area to encourage lower cost and replacement single-family
housing as a use by right.
G. GC General Commercial District. The General Commercial
District has been established to meet the business and general commercial
needs of the Township and the Salem City area. This district includes
considerable existing commercial development and is designed to make
maximum use of the accessibility of this area of the Township.
H. LC Limited Commercial District. This district is adjacent
to the hospital and is intended to encourage location of the professional
offices, and health related support facilities. The intent of this
policy is to create a medical complex around the hospital. Commercial
uses will be restricted to professional office or medical related
development.
I. I Industrial District. The Industrial District is
established to encourage the expansion of existing manufacturing uses
or the development of additional uses. Industry is sought to broaden
the economic base of the community, provided that it is consistent
with the various planning objectives of the Township.