Township of Shrewsbury, PA Zoning

Township of Shrewsbury, PA

York County

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Introduction
Ch FOREWORD Foreword
Ch AO Adopting Ordinance
Municipal Code
Ch 1 Administration and Government
Ch 2 Animals
Ch 3 [RESERVED]
Ch 4 Buildings
Ch 5 Construction Code
Ch 6 Conduct
Ch 7 Fire Prevention and Fire Protection
Ch 8 Floodplains
Ch 9 [RESERVED]
Ch 10 Health and Safety
Ch 11 Housing
Ch 12 [RESERVED]
Ch 13 Licenses, Permits and General Business Regulations
Ch 14 Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks
Ch 15 Motor Vehicles and Traffic
Ch 16 [RESERVED]
Ch 17 [RESERVED]
Ch 18 Sewers and Sewage Disposal
Ch 19 Sign Regulations
Ch 20 Solid Waste
Ch 21 Streets and Sidewalks
Ch 22 Subdivision and Land Development
Ch 23 [RESERVED]
Ch 24 Taxation; Special
Ch 25 Stormwater Management
Ch 26 Water
Ch 27 Zoning
Ch 27 Pt 1 TITLE, AUTHORITY, AND PURPOSE
§ 27-100 Short Title.
§ 27-101 Authority.
§ 27-102 Township Authority.
§ 27-103 Applicability.
§ 27-104 Purposes.
§ 27-105 General Purposes.
§ 27-106 Community Development Objectives.
§ 27-107 Enforcement.
§ 27-108 Causes of Action.
§ 27-109 Enforcement Remedies.
§ 27-110 Interpretation.
§ 27-111 Conflict with Other Laws.
§ 27-112 Validity.
§ 27-113 Repealer.
Ch 27 Pt 2 DEFINITIONS
§ 27-201 Word Usage.
§ 27-202 Definitions.
Ch 27 Pt 3 DESIGNATION OF DISTRICTS
§ 27-300 Designation of Districts.
§ 27-301 Classes of Districts.
§ 27-302 Type and Extent of Uses Permitted.
§ 27-303 Uses Permitted.
§ 27-304 All Other Uses.
§ 27-305 Uses with Nuisance Effect.
§ 27-306 Zoning Map.
§ 27-307 Interpretation of District Boundaries.
§ 27-308 Overlay Zones.
§ 27-309 Wellhead Protection Zones.
§ 27-310 Critical Environmental Areas.
§ 27-311 Historic Village Overlay District (HVO).
Ch 27 Pt 4 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT (A)
§ 27-401 Purpose.
§ 27-402 Use Regulations.
§ 27-403 Development Rights (DR).
§ 27-404 Dimensional Requirements.
§ 27-405 Removal of Topsoil.
§ 27-406 Soil Contamination.
§ 27-407 Standards for Uses.
Ch 27 Pt 5 TRANSFERRING DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS
§ 27-501 Purpose.
§ 27-502 Sending and Receiving Areas.
§ 27-503 Limitation of DR Transferred to Sending Areas.
§ 27-504 Conveyance of DR from Sending Area.
Ch 27 Pt 6 RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (RR)
§ 27-601 Purpose.
§ 27-602 Use Regulations.
§ 27-603 Dimensional Requirements.
§ 27-604 Approved Subdivision.
§ 27-605 Standards for Uses.
Ch 27 Pt 7 RURAL RESIDENTIAL RECEIVING DISTRICT (RRR)
§ 27-701 Purpose.
§ 27-702 Use Regulations.
§ 27-703 Dimensional Requirements.
§ 27-704 Approved Subdivision.
§ 27-705 Standards for Uses.
Ch 27 Pt 8 SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (SR)
§ 27-801 Purpose.
§ 27-802 Use Regulations.
§ 27-803 Dimensional Requirements.
§ 27-804 Approved Subdivision.
§ 27-805 Additional Parking.
§ 27-806 Open Space Requirements.
§ 27-807 Standards for Uses.
Ch 27 Pt 9 SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL RECEIVING DISTRICT (SRR)
§ 27-901 Purpose.
§ 27-902 Use Regulations.
§ 27-903 Dimensional Requirements.
§ 27-904 Approved Subdivision.
§ 27-905 Additional Parking.
§ 27-906 Open Space Requirements.
§ 27-907 Standards for Uses.
Ch 27 Pt 10 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C)
§ 27-1001 Purpose.
§ 27-1002 Use Regulations.
§ 27-1003 Dimensional Requirements.
§ 27-1004 Standards for Uses.
Ch 27 Pt 11 INTERCHANGE DISTRICT (ICD)
§ 27-1101 Purpose.
§ 27-1102 Use Regulations.
§ 27-1103 Dimensional Requirement.
§ 27-1104 Traffic Impacts.
§ 27-1105 Performance Standards.
§ 27-1106 Standard for Uses.
Ch 27 Pt 12 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (I)
§ 27-1201 Purpose.
§ 27-1202 Use Regulations.
§ 27-1203 Dimensional Requirements.
§ 27-1204 Performance Standards for Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
§ 27-1205 Approved Subdivisions.
§ 27-1206 Standards for Uses.
Ch 27 Pt 13 CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL AREAS (CEAs) AND WELLHEAD PROTECTION
§ 27-1301 Purpose and Background.
§ 27-1302 Intent.
§ 27-1303 Riparian Buffer Areas.
§ 27-1304 Calculation of Riparian Buffers.
§ 27-1305 Applicability.
§ 27-1306 Permitted Uses.
§ 27-1307 Extent of Uses.
§ 27-1308 Exceptions.
§ 27-1309 Existing Structures in Critical Environmental Areas.
§ 27-1310 Natural Areas Inventory.
§ 27-1311 Protection of Wellhead Zones.
Ch 27 Pt 14 SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS
§ 27-1401 Purpose.
§ 27-1402 General Supplementary Regulations for All Uses.
§ 27-1403 Temporary Uses and Structures.
§ 27-1404 Specific Use Standards.
Ch 27 Pt 15 GENERAL AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
§ 27-1501 Purpose.
§ 27-1502 Height Regulations.
§ 27-1503 Lot and Building Regulations.
§ 27-1504 Setback Regulations.
§ 27-1505 Residential Composting.
§ 27-1506 Landscaping Buffering and Screening.
§ 27-1507 Fences, Walls, and Berms.
§ 27-1508 Clear Sight Triangle.
§ 27-1509 Courts.
§ 27-1510 Habitable Floor Area.
§ 27-1511 Noise.
§ 27-1512 Vibration.
§ 27-1513 Heat.
§ 27-1514 Explosive Hazards.
§ 27-1515 Outdoor Lighting.
§ 27-1516 Pollution.
§ 27-1517 Fly Control.
§ 27-1518 Sewage.
§ 27-1519 Signs.
Ch 27 Pt 16 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
§ 27-1601 Purpose.
§ 27-1602 Required Off-Street Parking Spaces.
§ 27-1603 Agriculture Parking Spaces.
§ 27-1604 Residential Parking Spaces.
§ 27-1605 Institutional Parking Spaces.
§ 27-1606 Commercial Parking Spaces.
§ 27-1607 Transportation and Utility Parking Spaces.
§ 27-1608 Industrial Parking Spaces.
§ 27-1609 Parking Spaces Not Specified.
§ 27-1610 Remote Parking.
§ 27-1611 Shared Parking.
§ 27-1612 Off-Street Parking Management Requirements.
§ 27-1613 Existing Parking.
§ 27-1614 Change in Requirements.
§ 27-1615 Conflict with Other Uses.
§ 27-1616 Continuing Obligation.
§ 27-1617 Joint Use.
§ 27-1618 Fractional Spaces.
§ 27-1619 Lighting.
§ 27-1620 Off-Street Parking Design Standards.
§ 27-1621 General Layout.
§ 27-1622 On-Street Parking.
§ 27-1623 Dimensions of Stalls and Aisles.
§ 27-1624 Landscaping.
§ 27-1625 Separation.
§ 27-1626 Setbacks.
§ 27-1627 Screening.
§ 27-1628 Drainage, Surfacing, and Maintenance.
§ 27-1629 Curb Radius.
§ 27-1630 Vehicle Stacking.
§ 27-1631 Off-Street Loading Requirements.
§ 27-1632 Required Spaces and Berths.
§ 27-1633 Specifications.
§ 27-1634 Access to Lots.
§ 27-1635 Requirements.
§ 27-1636 Design Standards.
Ch 27 Pt 17 NONCONFORMATIES
§ 27-1700 Nonconforming Structures.
§ 27-1701 Continuation of Nonconforming Structures.
§ 27-1702 Restoration.
§ 27-1703 Extension, Expansion or Alteration.
§ 27-1704 Nonconforming Lots.
§ 27-1705 Continuation of Nonconforming Lots.
§ 27-1706 Construction.
§ 27-1707 Nonconforming Uses.
§ 27-1708 Continuation of Nonconforming Uses.
§ 27-1709 Extension or Expansion.
§ 27-1710 Change of Use.
§ 27-1711 Abandonment.
Ch 27 Pt 18 ADMINISTRATION
§ 27-1800 Zoning Officer.
§ 27-1801 Appointment.
§ 27-1802 Primary Duties.
§ 27-1803 Additional Duties Upon Request.
§ 27-1804 Limits of Authority.
§ 27-1805 Accountability.
§ 27-1806 Permits.
§ 27-1807 Certificate of Use and Occupancy.
§ 27-1808 Certificate Required.
§ 27-1809 Application Requirement.
§ 27-1810 Certificate Procedures.
§ 27-1811 Certificate Approval.
§ 27-1812 Fees.
Ch 27 Pt 19 ZONING HEARING BOARD
§ 27-1900 General Provisions.
§ 27-1901 Establishment of Board.
§ 27-1902 Membership of Board and Election of Officers.
§ 27-1903 Removal of Members.
§ 27-1904 Powers and Duties.
§ 27-1905 Appeals.
§ 27-1906 Variance Requests and Appeals.
§ 27-1907 Special Exception Applications.
§ 27-1908 Challenge to Validity of Ordinance.
§ 27-1909 Rules and Procedures.
§ 27-1910 Parties Appellant Before Board.
§ 27-1911 Hearings Required and Notice of Hearings.
§ 27-1912 Conduct of Meetings.
§ 27-1913 Records and Decisions.
§ 27-1914 Appeal to Court.
§ 27-1915 Fees.
Ch 27 Pt 20 AMENDMENTS
§ 27-2000 Amendment of Procedures.
§ 27-2001 Power of Amendment.
§ 27-2002 Initiation of Amendments.
§ 27-2003 Fees.
§ 27-2004 Review by County Planning Commission.
§ 27-2005 Public Hearing.
§ 27-2006 Action Upon Amendment.
§ 27-2007 Appeals.
§ 27-2008 Enactment.
Ch 27 Pt 21 HISTORIC VILLAGE OVERLAY DISTRICT (HVO)
§ 27-2101 Purpose.
§ 27-2102 Use Regulations.
§ 27-2103 Dimensional Requirements.
§ 27-2104 Approved Subdivision.
§ 27-2105 Standards for Uses.
Appendix
Ch A Adjustments to Township Boundaries
Ch B Debt and Bond Issues
Ch C Franchises and Services
Ch D Governmental and Intergovernmental Affairs
Ch E Plan Approval
Ch F Public Property
Ch G Sewers
Ch H Streets and Sidewalks
Ch I Water
Ch J Zoning; Prior Ordinances
Ch K Villages
Ch L Agricultural Security Area
Disposition Lists
Ch KO Disposition of All Ordinances
Ch KR Disposition of Significant Resolutions

Public Documents

Chapter 27: Zoning

Attachment 1 - Appendix A

Attachment 2 - Appendix B

Attachment 3 - Appendix C

Attachment 4 - Appendix D

Attachment 5 - Zoning Map

Chapter 27 : Zoning

Part 1 TITLE, AUTHORITY, AND PURPOSE

§ 27-100 Short Title.

§ 27-101 Authority.

§ 27-102 Township Authority.

§ 27-103 Applicability.

§ 27-104 Purposes.

§ 27-105 General Purposes.

§ 27-106 Community Development Objectives.

§ 27-107 Enforcement.

§ 27-108 Causes of Action.

§ 27-109 Enforcement Remedies.

§ 27-110 Interpretation.

§ 27-111 Conflict with Other Laws.

§ 27-112 Validity.

§ 27-113 Repealer.

Part 2 DEFINITIONS

§ 27-201 Word Usage.

§ 27-202 Definitions.

Part 3 DESIGNATION OF DISTRICTS

§ 27-300 Designation of Districts.

§ 27-301 Classes of Districts.

§ 27-302 Type and Extent of Uses Permitted.

§ 27-303 Uses Permitted.

§ 27-304 All Other Uses.

§ 27-305 Uses with Nuisance Effect.

§ 27-306 Zoning Map.

§ 27-307 Interpretation of District Boundaries.

§ 27-308 Overlay Zones.

§ 27-309 Wellhead Protection Zones.

§ 27-310 Critical Environmental Areas.

§ 27-311 Historic Village Overlay District (HVO).

Part 4 AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT (A)

§ 27-401 Purpose.

§ 27-402 Use Regulations.

§ 27-403 Development Rights (DR).

§ 27-404 Dimensional Requirements.

§ 27-405 Removal of Topsoil.

§ 27-406 Soil Contamination.

§ 27-407 Standards for Uses.

Part 5 TRANSFERRING DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS

§ 27-501 Purpose.

§ 27-502 Sending and Receiving Areas.

§ 27-503 Limitation of DR Transferred to Sending Areas.

§ 27-504 Conveyance of DR from Sending Area.

Part 6 RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (RR)

§ 27-601 Purpose.

§ 27-602 Use Regulations.

§ 27-603 Dimensional Requirements.

§ 27-604 Approved Subdivision.

§ 27-605 Standards for Uses.

Part 7 RURAL RESIDENTIAL RECEIVING DISTRICT (RRR)

§ 27-701 Purpose.

§ 27-702 Use Regulations.

§ 27-703 Dimensional Requirements.

§ 27-704 Approved Subdivision.

§ 27-705 Standards for Uses.

Part 8 SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (SR)

§ 27-801 Purpose.

§ 27-802 Use Regulations.

§ 27-803 Dimensional Requirements.

§ 27-804 Approved Subdivision.

§ 27-805 Additional Parking.

§ 27-806 Open Space Requirements.

§ 27-807 Standards for Uses.

Part 9 SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL RECEIVING DISTRICT (SRR)

§ 27-901 Purpose.

§ 27-902 Use Regulations.

§ 27-903 Dimensional Requirements.

§ 27-904 Approved Subdivision.

§ 27-905 Additional Parking.

§ 27-906 Open Space Requirements.

§ 27-907 Standards for Uses.

Part 10 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C)

§ 27-1001 Purpose.

§ 27-1002 Use Regulations.

§ 27-1003 Dimensional Requirements.

§ 27-1004 Standards for Uses.

Part 11 INTERCHANGE DISTRICT (ICD)

§ 27-1101 Purpose.

§ 27-1102 Use Regulations.

§ 27-1103 Dimensional Requirement.

§ 27-1104 Traffic Impacts.

§ 27-1105 Performance Standards.

§ 27-1106 Standard for Uses.

Part 12 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (I)

§ 27-1201 Purpose.

§ 27-1202 Use Regulations.

§ 27-1203 Dimensional Requirements.

§ 27-1204 Performance Standards for Uses Permitted by Special Exception.

§ 27-1205 Approved Subdivisions.

§ 27-1206 Standards for Uses.

Part 13 CRITICAL ENVIRONMENTAL AREAS (CEAs) AND WELLHEAD PROTECTION

§ 27-1301 Purpose and Background.

§ 27-1302 Intent.

§ 27-1303 Riparian Buffer Areas.

§ 27-1304 Calculation of Riparian Buffers.

§ 27-1305 Applicability.

§ 27-1306 Permitted Uses.

§ 27-1307 Extent of Uses.

§ 27-1308 Exceptions.

§ 27-1309 Existing Structures in Critical Environmental Areas.

§ 27-1310 Natural Areas Inventory.

§ 27-1311 Protection of Wellhead Zones.

Part 14 SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS

§ 27-1401 Purpose.

§ 27-1402 General Supplementary Regulations for All Uses.

§ 27-1403 Temporary Uses and Structures.

§ 27-1404 Specific Use Standards.

Part 15 GENERAL AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

§ 27-1501 Purpose.

§ 27-1502 Height Regulations.

§ 27-1503 Lot and Building Regulations.

§ 27-1504 Setback Regulations.

§ 27-1505 Residential Composting.

§ 27-1506 Landscaping Buffering and Screening.

§ 27-1507 Fences, Walls, and Berms.

§ 27-1508 Clear Sight Triangle.

§ 27-1509 Courts.

§ 27-1510 Habitable Floor Area.

§ 27-1511 Noise.

§ 27-1512 Vibration.

§ 27-1513 Heat.

§ 27-1514 Explosive Hazards.

§ 27-1515 Outdoor Lighting.

§ 27-1516 Pollution.

§ 27-1517 Fly Control.

§ 27-1518 Sewage.

§ 27-1519 Signs.

Part 16 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING

§ 27-1601 Purpose.

§ 27-1602 Required Off-Street Parking Spaces.

§ 27-1603 Agriculture Parking Spaces.

§ 27-1604 Residential Parking Spaces.

§ 27-1605 Institutional Parking Spaces.

§ 27-1606 Commercial Parking Spaces.

§ 27-1607 Transportation and Utility Parking Spaces.

§ 27-1608 Industrial Parking Spaces.

§ 27-1609 Parking Spaces Not Specified.

§ 27-1610 Remote Parking.

§ 27-1611 Shared Parking.

§ 27-1612 Off-Street Parking Management Requirements.

§ 27-1613 Existing Parking.

§ 27-1614 Change in Requirements.

§ 27-1615 Conflict with Other Uses.

§ 27-1616 Continuing Obligation.

§ 27-1617 Joint Use.

§ 27-1618 Fractional Spaces.

§ 27-1619 Lighting.

§ 27-1620 Off-Street Parking Design Standards.

§ 27-1621 General Layout.

§ 27-1622 On-Street Parking.

§ 27-1623 Dimensions of Stalls and Aisles.

§ 27-1624 Landscaping.

§ 27-1625 Separation.

§ 27-1626 Setbacks.

§ 27-1627 Screening.

§ 27-1628 Drainage, Surfacing, and Maintenance.

§ 27-1629 Curb Radius.

§ 27-1630 Vehicle Stacking.

§ 27-1631 Off-Street Loading Requirements.

§ 27-1632 Required Spaces and Berths.

§ 27-1633 Specifications.

§ 27-1634 Access to Lots.

§ 27-1635 Requirements.

§ 27-1636 Design Standards.

Part 17 NONCONFORMATIES

§ 27-1700 Nonconforming Structures.

§ 27-1701 Continuation of Nonconforming Structures.

§ 27-1702 Restoration.

§ 27-1703 Extension, Expansion or Alteration.

§ 27-1704 Nonconforming Lots.

§ 27-1705 Continuation of Nonconforming Lots.

§ 27-1706 Construction.

§ 27-1707 Nonconforming Uses.

§ 27-1708 Continuation of Nonconforming Uses.

§ 27-1709 Extension or Expansion.

§ 27-1710 Change of Use.

§ 27-1711 Abandonment.

Part 18 ADMINISTRATION

§ 27-1800 Zoning Officer.

§ 27-1801 Appointment.

§ 27-1802 Primary Duties.

§ 27-1803 Additional Duties Upon Request.

§ 27-1804 Limits of Authority.

§ 27-1805 Accountability.

§ 27-1806 Permits.

§ 27-1807 Certificate of Use and Occupancy.

§ 27-1808 Certificate Required.

§ 27-1809 Application Requirement.

§ 27-1810 Certificate Procedures.

§ 27-1811 Certificate Approval.

§ 27-1812 Fees.

Part 19 ZONING HEARING BOARD

§ 27-1900 General Provisions.

§ 27-1901 Establishment of Board.

§ 27-1902 Membership of Board and Election of Officers.

§ 27-1903 Removal of Members.

§ 27-1904 Powers and Duties.

§ 27-1905 Appeals.

§ 27-1906 Variance Requests and Appeals.

§ 27-1907 Special Exception Applications.

§ 27-1908 Challenge to Validity of Ordinance.

§ 27-1909 Rules and Procedures.

§ 27-1910 Parties Appellant Before Board.

§ 27-1911 Hearings Required and Notice of Hearings.

§ 27-1912 Conduct of Meetings.

§ 27-1913 Records and Decisions.

§ 27-1914 Appeal to Court.

§ 27-1915 Fees.

Part 20 AMENDMENTS

§ 27-2000 Amendment of Procedures.

§ 27-2001 Power of Amendment.

§ 27-2002 Initiation of Amendments.

§ 27-2003 Fees.

§ 27-2004 Review by County Planning Commission.

§ 27-2005 Public Hearing.

§ 27-2006 Action Upon Amendment.

§ 27-2007 Appeals.

§ 27-2008 Enactment.

Part 21 HISTORIC VILLAGE OVERLAY DISTRICT (HVO)

§ 27-2101 Purpose.

§ 27-2102 Use Regulations.

§ 27-2103 Dimensional Requirements.

§ 27-2104 Approved Subdivision.

§ 27-2105 Standards for Uses.