The intent of Article
IV of this chapter is to assign a list of uses which are permitted by right, special exception and conditional use for each zoning district, as well as establish the minimum and maximum dimensional requirements for each permitted use. The provisions of Article
IV are intended to be generally consistent with the Caln Township Comprehensive Plan of 2003. Where appropriate, special provisions shall be designated to the permitted uses by reference to other sections of this chapter.
[Added 8-9-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-03]
A. Purpose. The I District contains large institutional uses such as
educational uses and hospitals and allows for utility uses to service
such uses.
B. Uses by right. The following principal uses and their accessory uses
are permitted by right within the I Zoning District, provided that
the use is approved by the Zoning Officer; only one principal use
is permitted per lot meeting the minimum and maximum dimensional requirements;
and the use complies with all other supplemental development and design
requirements specified within the Code.
(1) General agricultural uses, subject to §Â
155-89 of the Code.
(2) Public utilities, subject to §Â
155-92 of the Code.
(3) Municipal uses, subject to §Â
155-94 of the Code.
C. Uses by conditional use. The following principal uses and their accessory
uses are permitted by conditional use within the I Zoning District,
provided that a conditional use is granted by the Board of Commissioners;
only one principal use is permitted per lot meeting the minimum and
maximum dimensional requirements; and the use complies with all other
supplemental development and design requirements specified within
the Code.
(1)Â Solar energy production facility.
(2) Educational uses subject to §Â
155-91 of the Code.
(3) Hospitals and medical centers subject to §Â
155-91 of the Code.
(4) Tower-based wireless communication facilities subject to §Â
155-93 of this chapter.
[Added 11-20-2014 by Ord.
No. 2014-04]
D. Utility and dimensional requirements. Matrix Chart 10
is included at the end of this chapter and provides the basic utility and dimensional requirements for all permitted uses within the I Zoning District. Unless otherwise specified within the Code, all permitted uses shall comply with these requirements. Where a discrepancy should exist between the provisions contained within the text and the provisions contained within Matrix Chart 10, the provisions contained within the text shall prevail.
E. Accessory uses and structures. Accessory uses and/or accessory structures
to the permitted uses of the I Zoning District shall be permitted,
provided they are located on the same lot as the principal use; they
are clearly subordinate to the principal use; they have been properly
addressed as part of the application for a permit, subdivision, land
development, special exception, conditional use or other approval
requirements; and/or they comply with all other supplemental development
and design requirements specified within the Code.
F. Subdivision and land development requirements. Where required to comply with the provisions of the Code, a subdivision plan and/or land development plan shall be submitted to Caln Township for review and consideration prior to the issuance of a building permit for any permitted use within the I Zoning District. If a subdivision or land development plan is required, the plan shall be prepared in accordance with the appropriate provisions of Chapters
137 and
155 of the Code.
G. Off-street parking and loading. Where applicable, all permitted uses within the I District shall comply with the off-street parking and loading requirements specified under Article
X of this chapter.
H. Signs. Where applicable, all permitted uses within the I District shall comply with the requirements for signs, as specified under Article
XI of this chapter.
I. Supplemental regulations. Where applicable, all sections of this
chapter shall apply as supplementary regulations and specifications
for permitted uses within the I Zoning District.
[Added 2-22-2018 by Ord.
No. 2018-04]
A. Purpose. The I-2 Zoning District generally contains areas with industrial
uses or smaller scale commercial uses located on the south side of
Lincoln Highway near the railroad right-of-way and in close proximity
to residential uses in the R-1 District. The existing and/or proposed
land uses should be served by a road system, public utilities with
sufficient capacities and be of a scale and impact that they are compatible
with residential uses.
B. Uses by right. The following principal uses and their accessory uses
are permitted by right within the I-2 Zoning District, provided that
the use is approved by the Zoning Officer; only one principal use
is permitted per lot meeting the minimum and maximum dimensional requirements;
and the use complies with all other supplemental development and design
requirements specified within the Code.
(1) General agricultural uses, subject to §Â
155-89 of the Code.
(2) Public utilities, subject to §Â
155-92 of the Code.
(3) Municipal uses, subject to §Â
155-94 of the Code.
(4) Governmental uses, subject to §Â
155-94 of the Code.
(7) Mini warehouse or self-storage units, subject to §Â
155-84 of the Code.
(8)Â Warehousing with less than 25,000 square feet.
(9)Â Contractor's establishment.
(10)Â
Business and professional offices.
C. Uses by conditional use. The following principal uses and their accessory
uses are permitted by conditional use within the I-2 Zoning District,
provided that a conditional use is granted by the Board of Commissioners;
only one principal use is permitted per lot meeting the minimum and
maximum dimensional requirements; and the use complies with all other
supplemental development and design requirements specified within
the Code.
(1) Veterinary hospital or animal clinic, subject to §Â
155-82 of the Code.
(2) Educational uses, subject to §Â
155-91 of the Code.
(3) Tower-based wireless communication facilities subject to §Â
155-93 of this chapter.
(4) Flex space, subject to §Â
155-96 of the Code.
D. Utility and dimensional requirements. Matrix Chart 11 provides the basic utility and dimensional requirements
for all permitted uses within the I-2 Zoning District. Unless otherwise
specified within the Code, all permitted uses shall comply with these
requirements. Where a discrepancy should exist between the provisions
contained within the text and the provisions contained within Matrix
Chart 11, the provisions contained within the text shall prevail.
E. Accessory uses and structures. Accessory uses and/or structures to
the permitted uses of the I-2 Zoning District shall be permitted,
provided they are located on the same lot as the principal use; they
are clearly subordinate to the principal use; they have been properly
addressed as part of the application for a permit, subdivision, land
development, special exception, conditional use or other approval
requirements; and/or they comply with all other supplemental development
and design requirements specified within the Code.
F. Subdivision and land development requirements. Where required to comply with the provisions of the Caln Township Code, a subdivision plan and/or land development plan shall be submitted to Caln Township for review and consideration prior to the issuance of a building permit for any permitted use within the I-2 Zoning District. If a subdivision or land development plan is required, the plan shall be prepared to comply with the appropriate provisions of Chapters
137 and
155 of the Code.
G. Off-street parking and loading. Where applicable, all permitted uses within the I-2 District shall comply with the off-street parking and loading requirements specified under Article
X of this chapter.
H. Signs. Where applicable, all permitted uses within the I-2 District shall comply with the requirements for signs, as specified under Article
XI of this chapter.
I. Supplemental regulations. Where applicable, all sections of this
chapter shall apply as supplementary regulations and specifications
for permitted uses within the I-2 Zoning District.