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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
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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.
