Township of Caln, PA Article IV Zoning District Regulations

§ 155-20 Statement of intent.

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.

§ 155-21 R-1 Low Density Residential District.

A. Purpose. The R-1 Zoning District generally contains areas with low-density residential uses, woodlands, steep slopes, stream valleys and agricultural land areas, as well as public, municipal and institutional uses. Subdivision and land development activity should be carefully planned and limited based upon the existing road system, utility provisions and environmentally sensitive land areas. Conservation management practices should be encouraged to preserve or maintain the existing natural features, habitats and resources.

B. Uses by right. The following principal uses and their accessory uses are permitted by right within the R-1 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) Single-family detached dwelling units, subject to § 155-51 of the Code.

(2) General agricultural uses, subject to § 155-89 of the Code.

(3) Public utilities, subject to § 155-92 of the Code.

(4) Municipal uses, subject to § 155-94 of the Code.

(5) Category 1 home occupation, subject to § 155-109 of the Code.

(6) Category 2 home occupation, subject to § 155-109 of the Code.

(7) Forestry, subject to § 155-37 of the Code.

(8) Conservation uses.

(9) Group home.

[Added 7-25-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-05]

C. Uses by conditional use. The following principal uses and their accessory uses are permitted by conditional use within the R-1 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) Residential cluster development, subject to § 155-56 of the Code.

(2) Continuing care retirement community or age qualified retirement community, subject to § 155-57 of the Code.

(3) Public or private golf course, subject to § 155-90 of the Code.

(4) Recreational uses, subject to § 155-90 of the Code.

(5) (Reserved)[1]

[1] Editor's Note: Former Subsection C(5), which permitted educational uses by conditional use, was repealed 4-30-2015 by Ord. No. 2015-03.

(6) Hospital or medical center, subject to § 155-91 of the Code.

D. Uses by special exception. The following principal uses and their accessory uses are permitted by special exception within the R-1 Zoning District, provided that a special exception is granted by the Zoning Hearing Board; 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) (Reserved)[2]

[2] Editor's Note: Former Subsection D(1), Group home, was repealed 7-25-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-05.

(2) Bed-and-breakfast, tourist, rooming /boarding house, subject to § 155-60 of the Code.

(3) Family day-care home, subject to § 155-70 of the Code.

(4) Churches and religious uses, subject to § 155-91 of the Code.

E. Utility and dimensional requirements. Matrix Chart 1[3] provides the basic utility and dimensional requirements for all permitted uses within the R-1 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 1, the provisions contained within the text shall prevail.

[3] Editor's Note: Matrix Chart 1 is included as an attachment to this chapter.

F. Accessory uses and structures. Accessory uses and/or structures to the permitted uses of the R-1 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.

G. 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 R-1 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.

H. Off-street parking and loading. Where applicable, all permitted uses within the R-1 District shall comply with the off-street parking and loading requirements specified under Article X of this chapter.

I. Signs. Where applicable, all permitted uses within the R-1 District shall comply with the requirements for signs, as specified under Article XI of this chapter.

J. Supplemental regulations. Where applicable, all sections of this chapter shall apply as supplementary regulations and specifications for permitted uses within the R-1 Zoning District.

§ 155-22 R-2 Low to Medium Density Residential District.

A. Purpose. The R-2 Zoning District generally contains areas with low- to medium-density residential uses, woodlands, steep slopes, stream valleys and agricultural land areas, as well as public, municipal and institutional uses. Subdivision and land development activity should be carefully planned and encouraged as either infill development or to serve as a transition between areas of low to medium residential densities. Conservation management practices should be encouraged to preserve or maintain the existing natural features, habitats and resources.

B. Uses by right. The following principal uses and their accessory uses are permitted by right within the R-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) Single-family detached dwelling units, subject to § 155-51 of the Code.

(2) General agricultural uses, subject to § 155-89 of the Code.

(3) Public utilities, subject to § 155-92 of the Code.

(4) Municipal uses, subject to § 155-94 of the Code.

(5) Category 1 home occupation, subject to § 155-109 of the Code.

(6) Category 2 home occupation, subject to § 155-109 of the Code.

(7) Forestry, subject to § 155-37 of the Code.

(8) Conservation uses.

(9) Group home.

[Added 7-25-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-05]

C. Uses by conditional use. The following principal uses and their accessory uses are permitted by conditional use within the R-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) Residential cluster development, subject to § 155-56 of the Code.

(2) Continuing care retirement community or age qualified retirement community, subject to § 155-57 of the Code.

(3) Public or private golf course, subject to § 155-90 of the Code.

(4) Recreational uses, subject to § 155-90 of the Code.

(5) Educational uses, subject to § 155-91 of the Code.

(6) Hospital or medical center, subject to § 155-91 of the Code.

(7) Convalescent home and nursing home, subject to § 155-91 of the Code.

D. Uses by special exception. The following principal uses and their accessory uses are permitted by special exception within the R-2 Zoning District, provided that a special exception is granted by the Zoning Hearing Board; 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) (Reserved)[1]

[1] Editor's Note: Former Subsection D(1), Group home, was repealed 7-25-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-05.

(2) Tourist, bed-and-breakfast, rooming /boarding house, subject to § 155-60 of the Code.

(3) Family day-care home, subject to § 155-70 of the Code.

(4) Churches and religious uses, subject to § 155-91 of the Code.

E. Utility and dimensional requirements. Matrix Chart 2[2] provides the basic utility and dimensional requirements for all permitted uses within the R-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 2, the provisions contained within the text shall prevail.

[2] Editor's Note: Matrix Chart 2 is included as an attachment to this chapter.

F. Accessory uses and structures. Accessory uses and/or structures to the permitted uses of the R-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.

G. 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 R-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.

H. Off-street parking and loading. Where applicable, all permitted uses within the R-2 District shall comply with the off-street parking and loading requirements specified under Article X of this chapter.

I. Signs. Where applicable, all permitted uses within the R-2 District shall comply with the requirements for signs, as specified under Article XI of this chapter.

J. Supplemental regulations. Where applicable, all sections of this chapter shall apply as supplementary regulations and specifications for permitted uses within the R-2 Zoning District.

§ 155-23 R-3 Medium Density Residential District.

A. Purpose. The R-3 Zoning District generally contains areas with medium-density residential uses, woodlands, steep slopes, stream valleys and carbonate geology zones, as well as public, municipal and institutional uses. Subdivision and land development activity should be carefully planned and encouraged as either infill development or to serve as a transition between areas of low to high residential densities. Conservation management practices should be encouraged to preserve or maintain the existing natural features, habitats and resources features.

B. Uses by right. The following principal uses and their accessory uses are permitted by right within the R-3 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) Single-family detached dwelling units, subject to § 155-51 of the Code.

(2) Single-family semidetached dwelling unit, subject to § 155-52 of the Code.

(3) Public utilities, subject to § 155-92 of the Code.

(4) Municipal uses, subject to § 155-94 of the Code.

(5) Category 1 home occupation, subject to § 155-109 of the Code.

(6) Category 2 home occupation, subject to § 155-109 of the Code.

(7) Forestry, subject to § 155-37 of the Code.

(8) Group home.

[Added 7-25-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-05]

C. Uses by conditional use. The following principal uses and their accessory uses are permitted by conditional use within the R-3 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) Residential cluster development, subject to § 155-56 of the Code.

(2) Continuing care retirement community or age qualified retirement community, subject to § 155-57 of the Code.

(3) Public or private golf course, subject to § 155-90 of the Code.

(4) Recreational uses, subject to § 155-90 of the Code.

(5) Educational uses, subject to § 155-91 of the Code.

(6) Hospitals and medical centers, subject to § 155-91 of the Code.

(7) Convalescent homes and nursing homes, subject to § 155-91 of the Code.

D. Uses by special exception. The following principal uses and their accessory uses are permitted by special exception within the R-3 Zoning District, provided that a special exception is granted by the Zoning Hearing Board; 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) (Reserved)[1]

[1] Editor's Note: Former Subsection D(1), Group home, was repealed 7-25-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-05.

(2) Family day-care home, subject to § 155-70 of the Code.

(3) Churches and religious uses, subject to § 155-91 of the Code.

E. Utility and dimensional requirements. Matrix Chart 3[2] provides the basic utility and dimensional requirements for all permitted uses within the R-3 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 3, the provisions contained within the text shall prevail.

[2] Editor's Note: Matrix Chart 3 is included as an attachment to this chapter.

F. Accessory uses and structures. Accessory uses and structures to the permitted uses of the R-3 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.

G. 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 R-3 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.

H. Off-street parking and loading. Where applicable, all permitted uses within the R-3 District shall comply with the off-street parking and loading requirements specified under Article X of this chapter.

I. Signs. Where applicable, all permitted uses within the R-3 District shall comply with the requirements for signs, as specified under Article XI of this chapter.

J. Supplemental regulations. Where applicable, all sections of this chapter shall apply as supplementary regulations and specifications for permitted uses within the R-3 Zoning District.

§ 155-24 R-4 Medium to High Density Residential District.

A. Purpose. The R-4 Zoning District generally contains areas with medium- to high-density residential uses, stream valleys and carbonate geological zones, as well as public, municipal and institutional uses. Subdivision and land development activity should be carefully planned and encouraged as either infill development or to serve as a transition between areas of medium to high residential densities. Conservation management practices should be encouraged to preserve or maintain the existing natural features, habitats and resources features.

B. Uses by right. The following principal uses and their accessory uses are permitted by right within the R-4 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:

[Amended 4-24-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-4]

(1) Single-family detached dwelling units, subject to § 155-51 of the Code.

(2) Public utilities, subject to § 155-92 of the Code.

(3) Municipal uses, subject to § 155-94 of the Code.

(4) Category 1 home occupation, subject to § 155-109 of the Code.

(5) Forestry, subject to § 155-37 of the Code.

(6) Single-family semidetached dwelling units, subject to § 155-52 of the Code.

[Added 9-27-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-07]

(7) Group home.

[Added 7-25-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-05]

C. Uses by conditional use. The following principal uses and their accessory uses are permitted by conditional use within the R-4 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:

[Amended 4-24-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-4]

(1) (Reserved)[1]

[1] Editor's Note: Former Subsection C(1), which listed single-family semidetached dwelling units as uses by conditional use, was repealed 9-27-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-07. See now Subsection B(6).

(2) Two-family detached units, subject to § 155-53 of the Code.

(3) Multifamily townhouse unit development, subject to § 155-54 of the Code.

(4) Apartment buildings and apartment complex, subject to § 155-55 of the Code.

[Amended 10-10-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-07]

(5) Residential cluster development, subject to § 155-56 of the Code.

(6) Public or private golf course, subject to § 155-90 of the Code.

(7) Recreational uses, subject to § 155-90 of the Code.

(8) Educational uses, subject to § 155-91 of the Code.

(9) Convalescent home or nursing home, subject to § 155-91 of the Code.

(10) Senior independent living facility located on property adjacent to a state highway and within 1,500 feet of the U.S. Route 30 bypass, subject to § 155-63 of the Code.

[Added 8-30-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-04]

D. Uses by special exception. The following principal uses and their accessory uses are permitted by special exception within the R-4 Zoning District, provided that a special exception is granted by the Zoning Hearing Board; 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) (Reserved)[2]

[2] Editor's Note: Former Subsection D(1), Group home, was repealed 7-25-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-05.

(2) Family day-care home, subject to § 155-70 of the Code.

(3) Church or religious uses, subject to § 155-91 of the Code.

E. Utility and dimensional requirements. Matrix Chart 4[3] provides the basic utility and dimensional requirements for all permitted uses within the R-4 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 4, the provisions contained within the text shall prevail.

[3] Editor's Note: Matrix Chart 4 is included as an attachment to this chapter.

F. Accessory uses and structures. Accessory uses and structures to the permitted uses of the R-4 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.

G. 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 R-4 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.

H. Off-street parking and loading. Where applicable, all permitted uses within the R-4 District shall comply with the off-street parking and loading requirements specified under Article X of this chapter.

I. Signs. Where applicable, all permitted uses within the R-4 District shall comply with the requirements for signs, as specified under Article XI of this chapter.

J. Supplemental regulations. Where applicable, all sections of this chapter shall apply as supplementary regulations and specifications for permitted uses within the R-4 Zoning District.

§ 155-25 R-5 Preexisting Planned Residential Community District.

A. Purpose. Prior to the enactment of the Caln Township Comprehensive Plan (2003), a few planned residential communities had been previously approved under older alternative zoning regulations such as traditional neighborhood development, planned residential development, mixed-use development or lot averaging, which have been terminated as viable alternatives for planned residential communities. The purpose of the R-5 Zoning District is to recognize these planned residential communities, which because of their preexisting condition are allowed to continue under the basic zoning and land development provisions, as they were applied, recognized and approved in the past. Under this concept, the minimum and maximum dimensional requirements of the R-5 Zoning District should be compatible to the minimum and maximum dimensional requirements that were identified on the approved subdivision and land development plans for the applicable planned residential development. Where setback and coverage requirements are not provided on the approved subdivision and land development plan, the setback and coverage requirements in Matrix Chart 5 shall govern.[1]

[Amended 8-10-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-9]

[1] Editor's Note: Matrix Chart 5 is included as an attachment to this chapter.

B. Uses by right. The following principal uses and their accessory uses are permitted by right within the R-5 Zoning District, provided that the use is approved by the Zoning Officer; the use complies with the provisions of the previously approved plans; the use complies with the minimum and maximum dimensional requirements as specified on the previously approved plans; and the use complies with all other supplemental development and design requirements specified within the Code.

(1) All principal and accessory uses identified on the appropriate phases of the Wedgewood Estates Land Development Plan, as approved by the Caln Township Board of Commissioners and recorded with the Chester County Recorder of Deeds, provided the principal and accessory uses are located, developed and improved in accordance with the approved Wedgewood Estates Land Development Plan. No further subdivision or land development activity shall be permitted within Wedgewood Estates unless it is in strict compliance with the approved plan or the Board of Commissioners has approved the activities.

(2) All principal and accessory uses identified on the appropriate phases of the Hidden Forest Land Development Plan, as approved by the Caln Township Board of Commissioners and recorded with the Chester County Recorder of Deeds, provided the principal and accessory uses are located, developed and improved in accordance with the approved Hidden Forest Land Development Plan. No further subdivision or land development activity shall be permitted within Hidden Forest unless it is in strict compliance with the approved plan or the Board of Commissioners has approved the activities.

(3) All principal and accessory uses identified on the appropriate phases of the Village on Thorndale Greene Land Development Plan, as approved by the Caln Township Board of Commissioners and recorded with the Chester County Recorder of Deeds, provided the principal and accessory uses are located, developed and improved in accordance with the approved Village on Thorndale Greene Land Development Plan. No further subdivision or land development activity shall be permitted within the Village of Thorndale Greene unless it is in strict compliance with the approved plan or the Board of Commissioners has approved the activities.

(4) All principal and accessory uses identified on the appropriate phases of the Fairways Land Development Plan, as approved by the Caln Township Board of Commissioners and recorded with the Chester County Recorder of Deeds, provided the principal and accessory uses are located, developed and improved in accordance with the approved Fairways Land Development Plan. No further subdivision or land development activity shall be permitted within the Fairways unless it is in strict compliance with the approved plan or the Board of Commissioners has approved the activities.

(5) Recreational uses, subject to the land development controls specified by the approved plan and § 155-90 of the Code.

(6) Public utilities, subject to § 155-92 of the Code.

(7) Municipal uses, subject to § 155-94 of the Code.

(8) Category 1 home occupation, subject to § 155-109 of the Code.

(9) Forestry, subject to § 155-37 of the Code.

(10) Conservational uses.

(11) Group home.

[Added 7-25-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-05]

C. Utility and dimensional requirements. Matrix Chart 5, which is attached to this chapter as Attachment 5, provides the basic utility and dimensional requirements for all uses within the R-5 Zoning District. Unless otherwise specified within the Code, all uses shall comply with the requirements on such chart.

[Amended 8-10-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-9; 9-13-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-11]

D. Accessory uses and structures. Accessory uses and/or structures to the permitted uses of the R-5 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 are in compliance with the previously approved plans; 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.

E. Subdivision and land development requirements. No further subdivision or land development activity shall be permitted within the land areas of the R-5 Zoning District unless it is in strict compliance with a previously approved plan or it is approved by the Board of Commissioners. If permitted or required, 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 R-5 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.

F. Change of uses. The existing and/or planned uses within the R-5 Zoning District shall be in strict compliance with the previously approved plan. A change of use may be permitted, provided the proposed use is similar or compatible to the previously planned use; the representative homeowners' association has approved the change of use; a special exception is granted by the Caln Township Zoning Hearing Board; and a land development plan is submitted to Caln Township for review and consideration.

G. Off-street parking and loading. Where applicable, all permitted uses within the R-5 District shall comply with the off-street parking and loading requirements, as identified on the approved plans or as specified under Article X of this chapter.

H. Signs. Where applicable, all permitted uses within the R-5 District shall comply with the requirements for signs, as identified on the approved plans or 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 R-5 Zoning District.

§ 155-26 TV-1 Thorndale Village District.

A. Purpose. The TV-1 Zoning District generally contains a mixture of commercial, institutional, municipal, governmental and residential uses, which establishes the central business district and village within Thorndale. Subdivision and land development activity should be encouraged as infill development. The existing and/or proposed land uses should be served by a road system and public utilities with sufficient capacities. Redevelopment opportunities through conversions, adaptive reuse and creative land development designs should be considered to accommodate new business opportunities and enhance economic development opportunities.

B. Uses by right. The following principal uses and their accessory uses are permitted by right within the TV-1 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.

[Amended 7-25-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-05]

(1) Public utilities, subject to § 155-92 of the Code.

(2) Municipal uses, subject to § 155-94 of the Code.

(3) Retail business establishments with 7,500 square feet or less of gross floor area.

(4) Business and professional offices with 7,500 square feet or less of gross floor area.

(5) Medical or dental clinic with 7,500 square feet or less of gross floor area.

(6) Restaurants with 7,500 square feet or less of gross floor area and without drive-through service lanes.

(7) Taverns and taprooms with 7,500 square feet or less of gross floor area.

(8) Club or lodge with 7,500 square feet or less of gross floor area.

(9) Personal service establishments with 7,500 square feet or less of gross floor area.

(10) Banks and financial establishments with 7,500 square feet or less of gross floor area.

(11) Forestry, subject to § 155-37 of the Code.

(12) Automobile leasing with 7,500 square feet or less of gross floor area.

[Added 6-8-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-01]

(13) Medical marijuana dispensary with 7,500 square feet or less of gross floor area.

[Added 6-8-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-01]

C. Uses by conditional use. The following principal uses and their accessory uses are permitted by conditional use within the TV-1 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) (Reserved)[1]

[1] Editor's Note: Former Subsection C(1), Adaptive reuse and redevelopment, was repealed 10-10-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-07.

(2) Multifamily townhouse unit development, subject to § 155-54 of the Code.

(3) (Reserved)[2]

[2] Editor's Note: Former Subsection C(3), Multifamily apartment unit development, was repealed 10-10-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-07.

(4) Mixed-use building.

[Amended 10-10-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-07]

(5) Convenience store or mini market, subject to § 155-69 of the Code.

(6) Child day-care center, subject to § 155-70 of the Code.

(7) Mini malls, subject to § 155-72 of the Code.

(8) Shopping centers or shopping malls, subject to § 155-72 of the Code.

(9) Commercial drive-through establishments, subject to § 155-79 of the Code.

(10) Veterinary hospital or animal clinic, subject to § 155-82 of the Code.

(11) Recreational uses, subject to § 155-90 of the Code.

(12) Educational uses, subject to § 155-91 of the Code.

(13) Hospitals and medical centers, subject to § 155-91 of the Code.

(14) Convalescent homes and nursing homes, subject to § 155-91 of the Code.

(15) Governmental uses, subject to § 155-94 of the Code.

(16) Rental business, subject to § 155-95 of the Code.

(17) Retail business establishments with more than 7,500 square feet of gross floor area.

(18) Business and professional offices with more than 7,500 square feet of gross floor area.

(19) Medical or dental clinic with more than 7,500 square feet of gross floor area.

(20) Restaurants with more than 7,500 square feet of gross floor area.

(21) Taverns and taprooms with more than 7,500 square feet of gross floor area.

(22) Club or lodge with more than 7,500 square feet of gross floor area.

(23) Personal service establishments with more than 7,500 square feet of gross floor area.

(24) Banks and financial establishments with more than 7,500 square feet of gross floor area.

(25) Bus or railway station.

(26) Theater or family entertainment complex.

(27) Hotel or motel.

(28) Automobile sales, subject to § 155-73 of the Code.

[Added 3-10-2011 by Ord. No. 2011-03]

(29) Automobile leasing with more than 7,500 square feet of gross floor area.

[Added 6-8-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-01]

(30) Medical marijuana dispensary with more than 7,500 square feet of gross floor area.

[Added 6-8-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-01]

(31) Massage business.

[Added 11-29-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-10]

D. Uses by special exception. The following principal uses and their accessory uses are permitted by special exception within the TV-1 Zoning District, provided that a special exception is granted by the Zoning Hearing Board; 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) (Reserved)[3]

[3] Editor's Note: Former Subsection D(1), Group home, was repealed 7-25-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-05.

(2) Bed-and-breakfast, tourist, rooming /boarding house, subject to § 155-60 of the Code.

(3) Adult training or adult day-care uses, subject to § 155-70 of the Code.

(4) Child group day-care home, subject to § 155-70 of the Code.

(5) Church or religious uses, subject to § 155-91 of the Code.

(6) Funeral homes.

E. Utility and dimensional requirements. Matrix Chart 6[4] provide the basic utility and dimensional requirements for all permitted uses within the TV-1 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 6, the provisions contained within the text shall prevail.

[4] Editor's Note: Matrix Chart 6 is included as an attachment to this chapter.

F. Accessory uses and structures. Accessory uses and/or structures to the permitted uses of the TV-1 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.

G. 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 TV-1 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.

H. Off-street parking and loading. Where applicable, all permitted uses within the TV-1 District shall comply with the off-street parking and loading requirements specified under Article X of this chapter.

I. Signs. Where applicable, all permitted uses within the TV-1 District shall comply with the requirements for signs, as specified under Article XI of this chapter.

J. Supplemental regulations. Where applicable, all sections of this chapter shall apply as supplementary regulations and specifications for permitted uses within the TV-1 Zoning District.

§ 155-27 C-1 Highway Commercial District.

A. Purpose. The C-1 Zoning District generally contains areas which contain high-profile commercial uses located along arterial roadways, which provide opportunities to accommodate pass through traffic within the region. Subdivision and land development activity should be carefully planned and encouraged as infill development. The uses should be served by an arterial road system and by public utilities with sufficient capacities. Redevelopment, revitalization, adaptive reuse and/or innovative development opportunities should be considered to accommodate new business opportunities and to enhance economic development opportunities.

B. Uses by right. The following principal uses and their accessory uses are permitted by right within the C-1 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.

[Amended 7-25-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-05]

(1) Public utilities, subject to § 155-92 of the Code.

(2) Municipal uses, subject to § 155-94 of the Code.

(3) Retail business establishments with 7,500 square feet or less of gross floor area.

(4) Business and professional offices with 7,500 square feet or less of gross floor area.

(5) Medical or dental clinic with 7,500 square feet or less of gross floor area.

(6) Restaurants with 7,500 square feet or less of gross floor area and without drive-through service lanes.

(7) Taverns and taprooms with 7,500 square feet or less of gross floor area.

(8) Club or lodge with 7,500 square feet or less of gross floor area.

(9) Personal service establishments with 7,500 square feet or less of gross floor area.

(10) Banks and financial establishments with 7,500 square feet or less of gross floor area.

(11) Forestry, subject to § 155-37 of the Code.

(12) Automobile leasing with 7,500 square feet or less of gross floor area.

[Added 6-8-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-01]

(13) Medical marijuana dispensary with 7,500 square feet or less of gross floor area.

[Added 6-8-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-01]

C. Uses by conditional use. The following principal uses and their accessory uses are permitted by conditional use within the C-1 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) (Reserved)[1]

[1] Editor's Note: Former Subsection C(1), Adaptive reuse and redevelopment, was repealed 10-10-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-07.

(2) Mixed-use building.

[Amended 10-10-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-07]

(3) Convenience store or mini market, subject to § 155-69 of the Code.

(4) Child day-care center, subject to § 155-70 of the Code.

(5) Mini malls, subject to § 155-72 of the Code.

(6) Shopping centers and shopping malls, subject to § 155-72 of the Code.

(7) Automobile sales, subject to § 155-73 of the Code.

(8) Commercial drive-through establishments, subject to § 155-79 of the Code.

(9) Veterinary hospital or animal clinic, subject to § 155-82 of the Code.

(10) Recreational uses, subject to § 155-90 of the Code.

(11) Educational uses, subject to § 155-91 of the Code.

(12) Hospitals or medical centers, subject to § 155-91 of the Code.

(13) Convalescent homes and nursing homes, subject to § 155-91 of the Code.

(14) Governmental uses, subject to § 155-94 of the Code.

(15) Rental business, subject to § 155-95 of the Code.

(16) Retail business establishments with more than 7,500 square feet of gross floor area.

(17) Business and professional offices with more than 7,500 square feet of gross floor area.

(18) Medical or dental clinic with more than 7,500 square feet of gross floor area.

(19) Restaurants with more than 7,500 square feet of gross floor area.

(20) Taverns and taprooms with more than 7,500 square feet of gross floor area.

(21) Club or lodge with more than 7,500 square feet of gross floor area.

(22) Personal service establishments with more than 7,500 square feet of gross floor area.

(23) Banks and financial establishments with more than 7,500 square feet of gross floor area.

(24) Theater or family entertainment complex.

(25) Hotel or motel.

(26) Commercial greenhouse or nursery.

(27) Apartment complex.

[Added 10-10-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-07]

(28) Automobile leasing with more than 7,500 square feet of gross floor area.

[Added 6-8-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-01]

(29) Medical marijuana dispensary with 7,500 square feet or less of gross floor area.

[Added 6-8-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-01]

(30) Massage business.

[Added 11-29-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-10]

(31) Mini warehouse or self -storage facility, subject to § 155-84 of the Code.

[Added 10-10-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-06]

(32) Commercial car wash.

[Added 3-30-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-04]

D. Uses by special exception. The following principal uses and their accessory uses are permitted by special exception within the C-1 Zoning District, provided that a special exception is granted by the Zoning Hearing Board; 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) Adult training or adult day-care uses, subject to § 155-70 of the Code.

(2) Child group day-care home, subject to § 155-70 of the Code.

(3) Automobile service stations, subject to § 155-73 of the Code.

(4) Church or religious uses, subject to § 155-91 of the Code.

(5) Funeral homes.

(6) Wagering and gambling establishment.

E. Utility and dimensional requirements. Matrix Chart 7[2] provides the basic utility and dimensional requirements for all permitted uses within the C-1 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 7, the provisions contained within the text shall prevail.

[2] Editor's Note: Matrix Chart 7 is included as an attachment to this chapter.

F. Accessory uses and structures. Accessory uses and/or structures to the permitted uses of the C-1 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.

G. 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 C-1 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.

H. Off-street parking and loading. Where applicable, all permitted uses within the C-1 District shall comply with the off-street parking and loading requirements specified under Article X of this chapter.

I. Signs. Where applicable, all permitted uses within the C-1 District shall comply with the requirements for signs, as specified under Article XI of this chapter.

J. Supplemental regulations. Where applicable, all sections of this chapter shall apply as supplementary regulations and specifications for permitted uses within the C-1 Zoning District.

§ 155-28 C-2 Regional Commercial District.

A. Purpose. The C-2 Zoning District generally contains areas with high-profile commercial uses, business and professional parks, medical campuses and industrial parks within unified and planned areas, which provides opportunities to accommodate the regional commercial needs of the residents within the region. Subdivision and land development activity should be carefully planned and encouraged on undeveloped parcels of land or as infill development. Redevelopment, interchange development, adaptive reuse and/or creative land development designs should be considered to accommodate new business opportunities and to enhance economic development opportunities.

B. Uses by right. The following principal uses and their accessory uses are permitted by right within the C-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 § 155-89 of the Code.

(2) Public utilities, subject to § 155-92 of the Code.

(3) Municipal uses, subject to § 155-94 of the Code.

(4) [1] Retail business establishments with 7,500 square feet or less of gross floor area.

[1] Editor's Note: Former Subsection B(4), Category 1 home occupation, and Subsection B(5), Category 2 home occupation, were repealed 7-25-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-05. Said ordinance also redesignated former Subsection B(6) through (14) as Subsection B(4) through (12), respectively.

(5) Business and professional offices with 7,500 square feet or less of gross floor area.

(6) Medical or dental clinic with 7,500 square feet or less of gross floor area.

(7) Restaurants with 7,500 square feet or less of gross floor area and without drive-through service lanes.

(8) Club or lodge with 7,500 square feet or less of gross floor area.

(9) Personal service establishments with 7,500 square feet or less of gross floor area.

(10) Banks and financial establishments with 7,500 square feet or less of gross floor area.

(11) Forestry, subject to § 155-37 of the Code.

(12) Conservation uses.

C. Uses by conditional use. The following principal uses and their accessory uses are permitted by conditional use within the C-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) (Reserved)[2]

[2] Editor's Note: Former Subsection C(1), Adaptive reuse and redevelopment, was repealed 10-10-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-07.

(2) Child day-care center, subject to § 155-70 of the Code.

(3) Office and business parks, subject to § 155-74 of the Code.

(4) Medical research parks, subject to § 155-75 of the Code.

(5) (Reserved)[3]

[3] Editor's Note: Former Subsection C(5), which permitted industrial parks by conditional use, was repealed 10-30-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-9.

(6) Commercial water resource use, subject to § 155-80 of this Code.

(7) Veterinary hospital or animal clinic, subject to § 155-82 of the Code.

(8) Recreational uses, subject to § 155-90 of the Code.

(9) Educational uses, subject to § 155-91 of the Code.

(10) Hospitals and medical centers, subject to § 155-91 of the Code.

(11) Convalescent homes and nursing homes, subject to § 155-91 of the Code.

(12) Governmental uses, subject to § 155-94 of the Code.

(13) Flex space, subject to § 155-96 of the Code.

(14) Business and professional offices with more than 7,500 square feet of gross floor area.

(15) Medical or dental clinic with more than 7,500 square feet of gross floor area.

(16) Restaurants with more than 7,500 square feet of gross floor area and without drive-through service lanes.

(17) Club or lodge with more than 7,500 square feet of gross floor area.

(18) Personal service establishments with more than 7,500 square feet of gross floor area.

(19) Banks and financial establishments with more than 7,500 square feet of gross floor area.

(20) Theater or family entertainment complex.

(21) Hotel or motel.

(22) Commercial greenhouse, landscaping center or nursery.

(23) Home center or lumber yard.

(24) Massage business.

[Added 11-29-2018 by Ord. No. 2018-10]

D. Uses by special exception. The following principal uses and their accessory uses are permitted by special exception within the C-2 Zoning District, provided that a special exception is granted by the Zoning Hearing Board; 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) Adult training or adult day-care uses, subject to § 155-70 of the Code.

(2) Commercial campgrounds, subject to § 155-78 of the Code.

(3) Church or religious uses, subject to § 155-91 of the Code.

(4) Wagering and gambling establishment.

E. Utility and dimensional requirements. Matrix Chart 8[4] provides the basic utility and dimensional requirements for all permitted uses within the C-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 8, the provisions contained within the text shall prevail.

[4] Editor's Note: Matrix Chart 8 is included as an attachment to this chapter.

F. Accessory uses and structures. Accessory uses and/or structures to the permitted uses of the C-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.

G. 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 C-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.

H. Off-street parking and loading. Where applicable, all permitted uses within the C-2 District shall comply with the off-street parking and loading requirements specified under Article X of this chapter.

I. Signs. Where applicable, all permitted uses within the C-2 District shall comply with the requirements for signs, as specified under Article XI of this chapter.

J. Supplemental regulations. Where applicable, all sections of this chapter shall apply as supplementary regulations and specifications for permitted uses within the C-2 Zoning District.

§ 155-29 I-1 Industrial District.

A. Purpose. The I-1 Zoning District generally contains areas with industrial uses or undeveloped parcels of land located within close proximity to arterial highways and expressways, which provide employment opportunities for the residents within the region. The existing and/or proposed land uses should be served by a road system, rail service (if available) and by public utilities with sufficient capacities. Redevelopment, interchange development or adaptive reuse opportunities should be considered to accommodate new industrial opportunities and to enhance economic development opportunities.

B. Uses by right. The following principal uses and their accessory uses are permitted by right within the I-1 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 § 155-89 of the Code.

(2) Public utilities, subject to § 155-92 of the Code.

(3) Municipal uses, subject to § 155-94 of the Code.

(4) Forestry, subject to § 155-37 of the Code.

(5) Conservation use.[1]

[1] Editor's Note: Former Subsection B(6), Category 1 home occupation, and Subsection B(7), Category 2 home occupation, which immediately and respectively followed this subsection, were repealed 7-25-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-05.

C. Uses by conditional use. The following principal uses and their accessory uses are permitted by conditional use within the I-1 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) Manufacturing, including medical marijuana grower/processor.

[Amended 6-8-2017 by Ord. No. 2017-01]

(2) Mini-warehouse or self-storage units, subject to § 155-84 of the Code.

(3) Warehousing.

(4) Wholesale and distribution.

(5) Fabrication and finishing establishment.

(6) Bus or railway station.

(7) Business and professional offices.

(8) (Reserved)[2]

[2] Editor's Note: Former Subsection C(8), Adaptive reuse and redevelopment, was repealed 10-10-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-07.

(9) Office and business parks, subject to § 155-74 of the Code.

(10) Medical research parks, subject to § 155-75 of the Code.

(11) Industrial parks, subject to § 155-76 of the Code.

(12) Commercial water resource use, subject to § 155-80 of the Code.

(13) Veterinary hospital or animal clinic, subject to § 155-82 of the Code.

(14) Educational uses, subject to § 155-91 of the Code.

(15) Tower-based wireless communication facilities subject to § 155-93 of this chapter.

[Amended 11-20-2014 by Ord. No. 2014-04]

(16) Governmental uses, subject to § 155-94 of the Code.

(17) Flex space, subject to § 155-96 of the Code.

(18) Undefined land uses or other land uses, subject to § 155-97 of the Code.

(19) Trade school or automotive trade school.

[Added 10-30-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-9]

D. Uses by special exception. The following principal uses and their accessory uses are permitted by special exception within the I-1 Zoning District, provided that a special exception is granted by the Zoning Hearing Board; 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) Mobile home parks, subject to § 155-61 of the Code.

(2) Adult business and entertainment uses, subject to § 155-77 of the Code.

(3) Commercial campgrounds, subject to § 155-78 of the Code.

(4) Kennels, subject to § 155-83 of the Code.

(5) Quarrying and mining operations, subject to § 155-85 of the Code.

(6) Solid waste disposal and reduction facilities, subject to § 155-86 of the Code.

(7) Junkyards or salvage yards, subject to § 155-87 of the Code.

(8) Trucking and motor freight terminals, subject to § 155-88 of the Code.

(9) Intensive agricultural uses, subject to § 155-89 of the Code.

(10) Commercial composting, subject to § 155-89 of the Code.

(11) Religious uses, subject to § 155-91 of the Code.

E. Utility and dimensional requirements. Matrix Chart 9 [3] provides the basic utility and dimensional requirements for all permitted uses within the I-1 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 9, the provisions contained within the text shall prevail.

[3] Editor's Note: Matrix Chart 9 is included at the end of this chapter.

F. Accessory uses and structures. Accessory uses and/or structures to the permitted uses of the I-1 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.

G. 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-1 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.

H. Off-street parking and loading. Where applicable, all permitted uses within the I-1 District shall comply with the off-street parking and loading requirements specified under Article X of this chapter.

I. Signs. Where applicable, all permitted uses within the I-1 District shall comply with the requirements for signs, as specified under Article XI of this chapter.

J. Supplemental regulations. Where applicable, all sections of this chapter shall apply as supplementary regulations and specifications for permitted uses within the I-1 Zoning District.

§ 155-30 I Institutional District.

[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 § 155-89 of the Code.

(2) Public utilities, subject to § 155-92 of the Code.

(3) Municipal uses, subject to § 155-94 of the Code.

(4) Conservation use.

(5) Forestry.

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) Solar energy production facility.

(2) Educational uses subject to § 155-91 of the Code.

(3) Hospitals and medical centers subject to § 155-91 of the Code.

(4) Tower-based wireless communication facilities subject to § 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.

§ 155-31 I-2 Light Industrial 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 § 155-89 of the Code.

(2) Public utilities, subject to § 155-92 of the Code.

(3) Municipal uses, subject to § 155-94 of the Code.

(4) Governmental uses, subject to § 155-94 of the Code.

(5) Forestry, subject to § 155-37 of the Code.

(6) Conservation use.

(7) Mini warehouse or self-storage units, subject to § 155-84 of the Code.

(8) Warehousing with less than 25,000 square feet.

(9) Contractor's establishment.

(10) 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 § 155-82 of the Code.

(2) Educational uses, subject to § 155-91 of the Code.

(3) Tower-based wireless communication facilities subject to § 155-93 of this chapter.

(4) Flex space, subject to § 155-96 of the Code.

D. Utility and dimensional requirements. Matrix Chart 11[1] 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.

[1] Editor's Note: Said chart is included as an attachment to this chapter.

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.

§ 155-32 (Reserved)