Township of Peters, PA Nonresidential Districts

Provide a defined community-scale residential, commercial, cultural, and entertainment district and central gathering place for Peters Township residents.

Facilitate traffic through the development of streetscape amenities, such as sidewalks, pathways, street edge landscaping features, pedestrian-scale lighting and screened parking areas.

Develop centralized civic spaces that integrate the district's residential and nonresidential uses, and to encourage the continued development of a central activity focal point by further defining the existing mixed use area.

Provide lively, human-scaled activity areas and gathering places for Peters Township residents through encouraging a mix of uses.

Figure TC.1

McMurray Town Center Concept (from Plan Peters 2022)

Figure TC.2

McMurray Town Center Zoning District

Principal uses. The following is a list of principal uses that are permitted by right, special exception, conditional use or administrative approval:

Figure TC.3 Permitted Uses in TC McMurray Town Center District

Key: P = Permitted use S = Special exception C = Conditional use A = Approval by administrative review




Residential
	Single-family attached (56 units per structure)		P
	Multifamily (24 units per structure maximum)		P
	Flat (mixed-use)		P
	Group living facility (Type A)		S
	Group living facility (Type B)		C
Commercial
	Bar/nightclub		P
	Brewpub		P
	Convenience store (no fuel pumps)		P
	Farmers' market		P
	Funeral home		P
	Office		P
	Office, medical		P
	Retail store		P
	Restaurant, full/table service		P
	Restaurant, limited/counter service		P
	Restaurant, convenience/fast-food (no drive-through)		P
Agriculture
	Community garden		P
	Forestry/woodlot		P
Recreation, Education, Public Assembly, Community Facility
	Conference and training center		P
	Place of worship/assembly		P
	Recreation facility: private		S
	Recreation facility: public		P
	Recreation facility: commercial		P
	School		P
	Studio		P
	Theater/auditorium		P
Services
	Animal grooming and retail operations		P
	Bank		P
	Bed-and-breakfast		P
	Business services		P
	Day-care facility		P
	Gallery		P
	Hotel/motel		P
	Personal services		P
	Pharmacy		P
	Post office		P
	Veterinary services		P
Industrial
	Flex space		P
	Research and development		S
Public Facilities/Infrastructure
	Commercial Wireless Communications Facility
		New tower on existing building/structure	A
		Co-location on existing tower located on building/structure	A
		Antenna mounted on existing building or tower	A
		New tower in the right-of-way	S
	Emergency services		P
	Essential services		P
	Parking facility		S
	Public works facility		P
Accessory
	Drive-through (bank only)		P
	Family day care		P
	Home-based business, no-impact		P
	Home occupation		P
	Limited lodging		P
	Parking lot		P
	Parking structure		P
	Solar energy system (small)		P
	Wind facility (small)		P
	Other accessory uses customarily incidental to and on the same lot with any permitted use authorized in the district		P

Dimensional requirements.

[Amended 5-13-2019 by Ord. No. 841; 10-11-2021 by Ord. No. 869]

Figure TC.4 - Dimensional Requirements in TC McMurray Town Center District

Figure TC.4 Dimensional Requirements in TC McMurray Town Center District

Illustration	Dimension				Requirement
	Minimum gross lot				21,780 square feet per lot (0.5 acre)
	Maximum dwelling units/acre				Not limited
	Maximum floor area ratio (FAR)				0.85
	Minimum lot frontage at building line				25 feet ▪ No maximum ▪ Combining lots permitted
	Principal building setbacks
		Along East McMurray Road and Valley Brook Road and Friar Lane			▪ 25-foot minimum/30-foot maximum front setback (for purposes of courtyard, plaza, outdoor dining area, etc.) ▪ Buildings/facades shall be articulated. [Variation shall be articulated. (Variation in setback, and/or facade elevation height is encouraged.)]
		Interior local streets			▪ 0 feet to 5 feet build to sidewalk ▪ Buildings/facades shall be articulated (variation in setback, and/or facade elevation height is encouraged)
	Minimum principal building setbacks (side)				▪ 0 feet if buildings share a common wall ▪ 0 feet minimum to sidewalk/driveway
	Minimum principal building setbacks (rear)				▪ 25 feet to alleys/rear access road/property line adjacent to LD Zoning District ▪ No parking in 25-foot setback area ▪ Parking lot may begin at edge of alleys/rear access road right-of-way. ▪ Temporary parking for loading/unloading may take place within 25-foot rear setback area. ▪ Vehicles shall not encroach on rear pedestrian access/entrance.
	Sidewalk				▪ 6 feet minimum ▪ 5 feet clear of all obstructions
	Mid-block crossing				▪ If the building has more than 150 feet of sidewalk frontage, a lighted pedestrian alley shall be provided to connect storefronts and parking ▪ Alley width: 10 feet minimum: 20 feet maximum ▪ Alley should align with crosswalk across frontage street. ▪ Crosswalk may include a speed hump. ▪ Crosswalk shall include an area for pedestrian respite.
	Building height
			3 stories maximum		▪ 34 feet: flat roof ▪ 41 feet: pitched roof [average ground height to average roof height] ▪ 3rd story: stepped back 50 feet from property line and 20 feet from 2nd story facade line fronting Valley Brook Road, East McMurray Road and Friar Lane
	Roof				▪ Flat roof or pitched roof permitted ▪ Green roofs permitted and encouraged ▪ Utilities: HVAC, elevator penthouse, etc., shall be screened
	Awnings				▪ 4 feet minimum depth ▪ 8 feet minimum clearance height above sidewalk ▪ 4 feet minimum distance from front edge to curb
	Canopies				Permitted above ground floor
	Maximum impervious surface				Determined by stormwater management (See Chapter 371.)
	Building activation (commercial only - not applicable in residential)
				Ground level transparency	70%
				Upper floor transparency	40%
				Blank wall area (between windows)	10 feet maximum
	Entrance/recessed entrance				▪ Primary entrance shall be in front of building ▪ Secondary entrance may be on any open side or rear of building ▪ Permitted, but not required

Generalized standards within the TC McMurray Town Center. The McMurray Town Center (TC) is a mixed-use, pedestrian-oriented district in which consistent, but different building configurations exist. To help maintain a Main Street character and encourage pedestrian friendly environments, nonresidential buildings shall be generally placed adjacent to the sidewalk in the McMurray Town Center (TC). Where there are multiple adjacent buildings/units, the facade of each building should be unique and may be articulated within a range of three feet to five feet from the setback/build-to line. Residential-only structure(s) (multifamily attached) shall also be articulated and be placed between zero feet and 20 feet from the sidewalk.

All proposed development shall be served by public sewage and water facilities.

Stormwater management is encouraged to be green and on-site.

The McMurray Town Center (TC) shall be a true mixed-use development, offer a diversity of housing types, commercial/retail and mixed uses, as well as public/common spaces.

The placement of all residential units shall provide for public safety and convenience to community resources, as well as privacy.

Form elements within the TC McMurray Town Center.

Attached units.

Medium footprint.

Buildings built to the right-of-way (sidewalk) or with small setback.

Up to four stories: 51 feet (flat roof) or 56 feet (pitched roof).

Mix of frontage styles.

Loading docks shall be at rear of structure or in service court, away from pedestrians.

May serve as live/work units.

Access and circulation within the TC McMurray Town Center.

The McMurray Town Center is to be pedestrian-focused.

Two-way traffic shall be used for all local streets.

Traffic lanes: 10 feet.

Bump-outs shall be used at all pedestrian crossings. Bump-outs shall be the same depth as adjacent parking spaces.

Pedestrian crossings shall be of different material than or distinctly painted from vehicular lanes.

Three-foot minimum planting strip shall be placed between sidewalk and back of curb.

Forty-five-degree angled parking shall be used.

Reverse angled parking is allowed, but must be consistent throughout the McMurray Town Center.

Parallel parking may be used on one side of local streets adjacent to open spaces/plazas, etc.

Side streets may utilize parallel parking.

Cross section illustrations.

Local commercial street cross section.

Local street cross section: generalized.


Private Zone	Building Unit	This zone is characterized by mixed land uses and styles associated with a Main Street character, with direct access via local streets or service roads in the rear of the buildings. ▪ The character of the buildings should be human scale and pedestrian friendly.

Right-of-Way	Sidewalk/Pedestrian Zone	An important part of the pedestrian friendly environment: ▪ The sidewalk shall allow for clear pedestrian movement. ▪ An area of the sidewalk may be set aside for outdoor dining or display.


	Planting Strip/Green Zone	An integral part of the pedestrian friendly environment that provides shade and visual interest: ▪ Street trees are strongly encouraged in this zone, as is street furniture. ▪ This area should also be a part of an on-site stormwater management system. ▪ Lighting, if appropriate, of the curb and sidewalk may also be appropriately placed in this area.



	Vehicular and Parking Zone	This zone sets the tone for the street's multiple objectives of allowing mobility and access for both motorized vehicles and bicycles, while maintaining low volumes and speeds, and thereby contributing to overall district livability and quality of life. ▪ Limited parking may be allowed next to the curb, demarcated by pedestrian bump-outs. ▪ On-street parking may/should be angled (preferred) or parallel. ▪ Primary parking shall be in lots behind the building.

Local commercial street cross section: narrow.

[Amended 5-13-2019 by Ord. No. 841]


Right-of-Way	40 feet (minimum)
Setback (building facade to right-of-way)	0 feet to 5 feet
Driving Lane	20 feet (includes 1-foot curbs, each side)
Parking	▪ No on-street parking. ▪ Primary parking shall be in lots behind the building.
Sidewalk (on both sides)	8 feet to 5 feet clear (minimum)
Tree Spacing (street trees shall be in accordance with landscape design standards)	30 feet (on center)
Stormwater Management	Bioswales may be in planting strips.
Lighting	▪ Bollard or decorative standards, maximum height of 12 feet ▪ Shall follow Dark Sky Standards
Utilities	Under planting strip and/or sidewalk preferred
Curbs	If concrete curbs are utilized, planting strip is optional.
Other/Comment	Marked mid-block crossings are encouraged if block is more than 150 feet.

Local commercial street cross section: medium.

[Amended 5-13-2019 by Ord. No. 841]


Right-of-Way	46 feet (minimum)
Setback (building facade to right-of-way)	0 feet to 5 feet
Driving Lane	20 feet (includes 1-foot curbs, each side)
Parking	▪ Limited parking, on one side of the street, may be allowed next to the curb, demarcated by pedestrian bump-outs. ▪ On-street parking: ▪ Angled (preferred): parking lane = 16 feet at 45°; or ▪ Parallel = 9 feet ▪ Primary parking shall be in lots behind the building.


Sidewalk (on both sides)	8 feet to 5 feet clear (minimum)
Tree Spacing (street trees shall be in accordance with landscape design standards)	30 feet (on center)
Stormwater Management	Bioswales may be in planting strips.
Lighting	▪ Bollard or decorative standards, maximum height of 12 feet ▪ Shall follow Dark Sky Standards
Utilities	Under planting strip and/or sidewalk preferred
Curbs	If concrete curbs are utilized, planting strip is optional.
Other/Comment	Marked mid-block crossings are encouraged if block is more than 150 feet.

Local commercial street cross section: wide.

[Amended 5-13-2019 by Ord. No. 841]


Right-of-Way	55 feet (minimum)
Setback (building facade to right-of-way)	0 feet to 5 feet
Driving Lane	20 feet (includes 1-foot curbs, each side)
Parking	▪ Limited parking, on both sides of the street, may be allowed next to the curb, demarcated by pedestrian bump-outs. ▪ On-street parking: ▪ Angled (preferred): parking lane = 16 feet at 45°; or ▪ Parallel = 9 feet

	▪ Primary parking shall be in lots behind the building.
Sidewalk (on both sides)	8 feet to 5 feet clear (minimum)
Tree Spacing (street trees shall be in accordance with landscape design standards)	▪ 30 feet (on center)
Stormwater Management	Bioswales may be in planting strips.
Lighting	▪ Bollard or decorative standards, maximum height of 12 feet ▪ Shall follow Dark Sky Standards
Utilities	Under planting strip and/or sidewalk preferred
Curbs	If concrete curbs are utilized, planting strip is optional.
Other/Comment	Marked mid-block crossings are encouraged if block is more than 150 feet.

Local commercial street cross section: entrance/boulevard.

[Amended 5-13-2019 by Ord. No. 841]


Right-of-Way	62 feet (minimum)
Planting Strip/Drainage Area	▪ 3 feet minimum (on each side of street) ▪ 5 feet minimum if street trees are in the planting strip
Boulevard/Median	12 feet (maximum 20 feet)
Setback (building facade to right-of-way)	Not applicable
Driving Lane	20 feet each side of boulevard (includes 1-foot curbs, each side)
Parking	No parking in entrance area
Sidewalk (on both sides)	▪ 5 feet (minimum) ▪ 4-foot bike lane encouraged along curb
Tree Spacing (street trees shall be in accordance with landscape design standards)	50 feet (on center)
Stormwater Management	Bioswales may be in planting strips
Lighting	▪ Bollard or decorative standards, maximum height of 12 feet ▪ Shall follow Dark Sky Standards
Utilities	Under planting strip and/or sidewalk preferred
Curbs	If concrete curbs are utilized, planting strip is not required.
Other/Comment	Development identity signage may be placed in the area

Local commercial street cross section: alley.


Right-of-Way	16 feet (minimum)
Planting Strip/Drainage Area	Between rear driveway/apron
Setback (building facade to right-of-way)	0 feet (loading dock is built to setback line, may be up to 25 feet to alleys)
Driving Lane	16 feet (includes optional curbs)
Parking	No parking in this area
Sidewalk	Not applicable
Tree Spacing (street trees shall be in accordance with landscape design standards)	Not applicable
Stormwater Management	Not applicable
Lighting	Not applicable [Private security lighting may be installed. (See lighting standards.)]
Utilities	Discouraged, but may be placed under alleys
Other/Comment	▪ This area is meant for rear access to the properties for service and rear parking configurations. ▪ Parking/service courts are allowed. ▪ Through traffic is strongly discouraged. ▪ Alleys may be one-way if clearly marked. ▪ The Township may, but shall not be required to, accept dedication.

Parking standards.

On-street parking standards within the TC McMurray Town Center.

Angled parking: angle of 45°.

Reverse angle parking is permitted, but shall be used through the McMurray Town Center.

Pedestrian bump-outs shall be used at all intersections.

Mid-block crossings, with bump-outs shall be used if the block is more than 150 feet.

Pedestrian bump-outs should have rain gardens in areas not part of crosswalks.

Roundabouts are encouraged at intersections.

Pedestrian activated crossing control should be used in absence of roundabout.

Contrasting paving material or speed humps shall be used for crosswalks.

Figure TC.5

On-Street Parking Configuration

Off-street parking/loading standards within the TC McMurray Town Center.

Vehicular access. Vehicular access to surface parking shall be from an alley or side street where possible.

Pedestrian access. Safe provisions for pedestrian access to and through a parking lot shall be required. Surface parking areas and pedestrian walkways connecting to them shall be well-lit.

No on-street parking shall be permitted along East McMurray, Valley Brook Road or Friar Lane.

Location of surface parking.

Surface parking shall be located to the rear of the principal building or to the side (however, parking shall not be located between a building and the street).

Parking shall be set back 10 feet minimum from the legal right-of-way.

[3]

Off-street surface parking shall be angled in angled parking bays along local access streets extending no farther than 16 feet from curb to end of parking space.

[4]

Parking may be in shared parking lots or parking structures behind (away from local access streets) buildings with an alley.

[5]

Parking areas on abutting nonresidential lots shall be interconnected by access driveways.

[6]

Each nonresidential lot shall provide cross-access easements for its parking areas and access driveways guaranteeing access to adjacent lots. Interconnections shall be logically placed and easily identifiable to ensure convenient traffic flow.

Screening of parking, loading and surface areas.

Parking lots visible from a street shall be continuously screened by a three-foot-high wall/fence or plantings. Parking lots adjacent to a residential use shall be continuously screened by a six-foot-high wall/fence or plantings. Screening shall include:

Service and loading areas must be visually screened from streets and pedestrianways. For new construction, service and loading areas must be behind the building.

Figure TC.6

Off-Street Parking Standards

Streetscape standards within the McMurray Town Center.

Outdoor furnishings are limited to tables, chairs, and umbrellas.

Outdoor furniture shall be stored inside the restaurant or within the setback area after normal operating hours.

Planters, posts with ropes, or other removable enclosures, as well as a reservation podium are encouraged and shall be used as a way of defining the area occupied by the cafe.

Refuse facilities shall be provided.

Outdoor heating units may be used.

Outdoor dining shall not impede pedestrian traffic flow. A minimum pathway of at least five feet free of obstacles shall be maintained.

New commercial or mixed-use development in the TC McMurray Town Center District shall install one new streetscape pole, as specified in § 440-1220, McMurray Town Center Streetscape Pole Details, for every 150 feet of lot frontage. Pole installation by the applicant/developer shall include all required concrete footers, electrical conduit and wiring, uplighting, etc., to provide a complete and functional operation as intended. The appropriate location of each streetlight will be coordinated with Township staff.

[Added 5-13-2019 by Ord. No. 841]

Urban garden standards.

Minimum size required is 300 square feet.

An urban garden shall be located where it is visible and accessible from either a public sidewalk or pedestrian connection.

The garden shall be of plant materials, such as trees, vines, shrubs, and seasonal flowers, with year-round interest. All trees shall be 3.5 inches in caliper.

A water feature is encouraged.

Public plaza/squares/courtyard standards in the TC McMurray Town Center.

The plaza shall be located where it is visible and accessible from either a public sidewalk or pedestrian connection.

The plaza shall be landscaped with trees, shrubs, and mixed plantings with year-round interest.

The plaza shall use the following paving materials: unit pavers, paving stones, or concrete.

The plaza shall not be used for parking, loading, or vehicular access (excluding emergency vehicular access).

Public art and fountains are encouraged.

Trash containers shall be distributed throughout plaza.

The plaza shall provide shade by using the following elements: trees, canopies, trellises, umbrellas, or building walls.

Human-scale lighting shall be provided.

Plazas shall connect to other activities, such as outdoor cafes, restaurants, and building entries.

Plazas shall be located, if possible, to have maximum direct sunlight with a south or west orientation.

Plazas, if constructed by a private/nonprofit entity, shall have an agreement with the community for public access.

Pedestrian design standards:

Sidewalks are required along all street frontages, with a minimum width of six feet. The Township Planning Commission or Council may require a greater minimum sidewalk width as part of any site plan approval.

[Amended 5-13-2019 by Ord. No. 841]

Sidewalks are required to connect the street frontage to all front building entrances, parking areas, central open space, and any other destination that generates pedestrian traffic. Sidewalks shall connect to existing sidewalks on abutting tracts and other nearby pedestrian destination points.

Planting buffers, four feet back of curb to clear sidewalk path, are encouraged.

The sidewalk pattern shall continue across driveways and streets.

Building design standards: nonresidential building and multifamily buildings within the McMurray Town Center.

Figure TC. 7

Building Facade Standards

All primary building entrances shall be accentuated. Entrances permitted include: recessed, protruding, canopy, portico, or overhang.

Walls and windows. Blank walls shall not be permitted along any exterior wall facing a street, parking area, or walking area. Walls or portions of walls where windows are not provided shall have architectural treatments that are similar to the front facade, including materials, colors, and details. At least four of the following architectural treatments shall be provided:

Masonry, but not flat concrete block.

Concrete or masonry plinth at the base.

Belt courses of a different texture or color.

Projecting cornice.

Projecting metal canopy.

Decorative tilework.

Trellis containing planting.

Medallions.

(i)

Opaque or translucent glass.

(j)

Artwork.

(k)

Vertical/horizontal articulation.

(l)

Lighting fixtures.

Drive-throughs within the TC McMurray Town Center are permitted for banks only.

§ 440-404.2 VC Village Commercial District.

Intent. The intent of this district is to provide a compatible and convenient mix of residential and commercial uses for the eastern portion of the Township. The design of the VC Village Commercial District transitions effectively between residential and nonresidential uses, and includes safe and convenient pedestrian and bicycle access for nearby residents. While this is primarily a commercial category, the VC Village Commercial District may include upper story residential or limited residential development.

Figure VC.1

Village Commercial District

Principal uses. The following is a list of principal uses that are permitted by right, special exception, conditional use or administrative approval:

Figure VC.2 Permitted Uses in VC Village Commercial District

Key: P = Permitted use S = Special exception C = Conditional use A = Approval by administrative review




Residential
	Single-family detached		P
	Single-family attached (<6 units/structure)		P
	Multifamily (16 units/structure maximum)		P
	Flat (mixed-use)		P
	Group living facility (Type A)		P
Commercial
	Bar/nightclub		P
	Brewpub		P
	Convenience store		P
	Farmers' market		P
	Office		P
	Office, medical		P
	Restaurant: full/table service		P
	Restaurant: limited/counter service		P
	Restaurant: convenience/fast-food (no drive-through)		P
	Retail store		P
Agriculture
	Community garden		P
	Forestry/woodlot		P
	Recreation, Education, Public Assembly
	Conference and training center		P
	Place of worship/assembly		P
	Private club		P
	Recreation facility: public		P
	Recreation facility: private		S
	Recreation facility: commercial		S
	School		P
	Studio		P
Services
	Animal grooming and retail operations		P
	Bank		P
	Bed-and-breakfast		P
	Business services		P
	Day-care facility		P
	Hotel/motel		P
	Pharmacy		P
	Post office		P
	Veterinary services		P
Public Facilities/Infrastructure
	Commercial wireless communications facility
		New tower on existing building/structure	A
		Co-location on existing tower located on building/structure	A
		Antenna mounted on existing building or tower	A
		New tower in the right-of-way	S
	Emergency services		P
	Essential services		P
	Parking facility		S
	Public works facility		P
Accessory
	Drive-through (bank only)		S
	Family day care		P
	Home-based business (no-impact)		P
	Home occupation		S
	Keeping of horses and ponies		P
	Limited lodging		P
	Parking lot		P
	Recreation facility: single-family residential		P
	Solar energy system (small)		P
	Wind facility (small)		P
	Other accessory uses customarily incidental to and on the same lot with any permitted use authorized in the district		P

Dimensional requirements.

[Amended 5-13-2019 by Ord. No. 841]

Figure VC.3 - Dimensional Requirements in Village Commercial District

Figure VC.3 Dimensional Requirements in Village Commercial District

Illustration	Dimension		Requirement
	Minimum gross lot		21,780 square feet per lot (0.5 acre)
	Maximum dwelling units/acre		Not limited
	Maximum floor area ratio (FAR)		1 (gross building area/gross site area)
	Minimum lot frontage at building line		25 feet ▪ No maximum ▪ Combining lots permitted
	Minimum principal building setbacks (front)
		Along arterial, collector and connector roads (Venetia Road)	▪ 20 feet minimum/25 feet maximum (for purposes of courtyard, plaza, outdoor dining area, etc.) ▪ Buildings/facades shall be articulated. [Variation shall be articulated. (Variation in setback, and/or facade elevation height is encouraged.)]
		Interior local streets	▪ 0 feet to 5 feet build to sidewalk ▪ Buildings/facades shall be articulated (variation in setback, and/or facade elevation height is encouraged).
	Minimum principal building setbacks (side)		▪ 0 feet if buildings share a common wall ▪ 0 feet minimum to sidewalk/driveway
	Minimum principal building setbacks (rear)		▪ 25 feet to alleys/rear access road ▪ No parking in 25-foot setback area ▪ Parking lot may begin at edge of alleys/rear access road right-of-way. ▪ Temporary parking for loading/unloading may take place within 25-foot rear setback area. ▪ Vehicles shall not encroach on rear pedestrian access/entrance.
	Sidewalk		▪ 6 feet minimum ▪ 5 feet clear of all obstructions
	Mid-block crossing		▪ If the building has more than 150 feet of sidewalk frontage, a lighted pedestrian alley shall be provided to connect storefronts and parking. ▪ Alley width: 10 feet minimum; 20 feet maximum ▪ Alley should align with crosswalk across frontage street. ▪ Crosswalk may include a speed hump. ▪ Crosswalk shall include an area for pedestrian respite.
	Building height		2 stories maximum ▪ 31 feet: flat roof ▪ 36 feet: pitched roof [Average ground height to average roof height]
	Roof		▪ Flat roof or pitched roof permitted ▪ Green roofs permitted and encouraged ▪ Utilities: HVAC, elevator penthouse, etc., shall not be visible from ground level or shall be screened
	Awnings		▪ 4 feet minimum depth ▪ 8 feet minimum clearance height above sidewalk ▪ 4 feet minimum distance from front edge to curb
	Maximum impervious surface		Determined by stormwater management ▪ (See Part 11.) ▪ Permitted above ground floor
	Canopies		▪ 4 feet minimum depth ▪ 8 feet minimum clearance height above sidewalk ▪ 4 feet minimum distance from front edge to curb
	Planter boxes		Allowed ▪ Shall not exceed 1 foot in depth ▪ Shall not extend beyond setback/build-to line ▪ Shall not extend into clear path
	Building activation (nonresidential)
		Ground level transparency	70%
		Upper floor transparency	40%
		Blank wall area (between windows)	10 feet maximum
		Planter/flower boxes	Allowed ▪ Shall not exceed 1 foot in depth ▪ Shall not extend beyond setback/build-to line ▪ Shall not extend into clear path
		Entrance/recessed entrance	▪ Primary entrance shall be in front of building ▪ Secondary entrance may be on any open side or rear of building ▪ Permitted, but not required

Generalized standards within the VC Village Commercial District. The Village Commercial (VC) is a mixed-use, pedestrian-oriented district in which consistent, but different building configurations exist. To help maintain a Main Street character and encourage pedestrian friendly environments, nonresidential buildings shall be generally placed adjacent to the sidewalk in the Village Commercial District (VC). Where there are multiple adjacent buildings/units, the facade of each building should be unique and may be articulated within a range of three feet to five feet from the setback/build-to line. Residential-only structure(s) (multifamily attached) shall also be articulated and be placed between zero feet and 20 feet from the sidewalk:

All proposed development shall be served by public sewage and water facilities.

Stormwater management is encouraged to be green and on-site.

The Village Commercial District (VC) shall be a true mixed-use development, offer a diversity of housing types, commercial/retail and mixed uses, as well as public/common spaces.

The placement of all residential units shall provide for public safety and convenience to community resources, as well as privacy.

Form elements within the VC Village Commercial District.

Attached units.

Medium footprint.

Buildings built to the right-of-way (sidewalk) or with small setback.

Up to two stories: 31 feet (flat roof) or 36 feet (pitched roof).

Mix of frontage styles.

Loading docks shall be at rear of structure or in service court, away from pedestrians.

May serve as live/work units.

Access and circulation within the VC Village Commercial District.

The Village Commercial District is to be pedestrian-focused.

Two-way traffic shall be used for all local streets.

Traffic lanes: 10 feet.

Bump-outs shall be used at all pedestrian crossings. Bump-outs shall be the same depth as adjacent parking spaces.

Pedestrian crossings shall be of different material than vehicular lanes.

Four-foot minimum planting strip shall be placed between sidewalk and back of curb.

Forty-five-degree angled parking shall be used.

Reverse angled parking is allowed, but must be consistent throughout the Village Commercial District.

Parallel parking may be used on one side of local streets adjacent to open spaces/plazas, etc.

Side streets may utilize parallel parking.

Cross section illustrations.

Local commercial street cross section (generalized).

Local street cross section: generalized.


Private Zone	Building Unit	This zone is characterized by mixed land uses and styles associated with a Main Street character, with direct access via local streets or service roads in the rear of the buildings. ▪ The character of the buildings should be human scale and pedestrian friendly.

Right-of-Way	Sidewalk/Pedestrian Zone	An important part of the pedestrian friendly environment: ▪ The sidewalk shall allow for clear pedestrian movement. ▪ An area of the sidewalk may be set aside for outdoor dining or display.


	Planting Strip/Green Zone	An integral part of the pedestrian friendly environment that provides shade and visual interest. ▪ Street trees are strongly encouraged in this zone, as is street furniture. ▪ This area should also be a part of an on-site stormwater management system. ▪ Lighting, if appropriate, of the curb and sidewalk may also be appropriately placed in this area.



	Vehicular and Parking Zone	This zone sets the tone for the street's multiple objectives of allowing mobility and access for both motorized vehicles and bicycles, while maintaining low volumes and speeds, and thereby contributing to overall district livability and quality of life. ▪ Limited parking may be allowed next to the curb, demarcated by pedestrian bump-outs. ▪ On-street parking may/should be angled (preferred) or parallel. ▪ Primary parking shall be in lots behind the building.

Local commercial street cross section: narrow.

[Amended 5-13-2019 by Ord. No. 841]


Right-of-Way	40 feet (minimum)
Setback (building facade to right-of-way)	0 feet to 5 feet
Driving Lane	20 feet (includes 1-foot curbs, each side)
Parking	▪ No on-street parking. ▪ Primary parking shall be in lots behind the building.

Sidewalk (on both sides)	8 feet to 5 feet clear (minimum)
Tree Spacing (street trees shall be in accordance with landscape design standards)	30 feet (on center)
Stormwater Management	Bioswales may be in planting strips.
Lighting	▪ Bollard or decorative standards, maximum height of 12 feet ▪ Shall follow Dark Sky Standards

Utilities	Under planting strip and/or sidewalk preferred
Curbs	If concrete curbs are utilized, planting strip is optional.
Other/Comment	Marked mid-block crossings are encouraged if block is more than 150 feet.

Local commercial street cross section: medium.

[Amended 5-13-2019 by Ord. No. 841]


Right-of-Way	46 feet (minimum)
Setback (building facade to right-of-way)	0 feet to 5 feet
Driving Lane	20 feet (includes 1-foot curbs, each side)
Parking	▪ Limited parking, on one side of the street, may be allowed next to the curb, demarcated by pedestrian bump-outs. ▪ On-street parking: ▪ Angled (preferred): parking lane = 16 feet at 45°; or ▪ Parallel = 9 feet ▪ Primary parking shall be in lots behind the building.




Sidewalk (on both sides)	8 feet to 5 feet clear (minimum)
Tree Spacing (street trees shall be in accordance with landscape design standards)	30 feet (on center)
Stormwater Management	Bioswales may be in planting strips.
Lighting	▪ Bollard or decorative standards, maximum height of 12 feet ▪ Shall follow Dark Sky Standards

Utilities	Under planting strip and/or sidewalk preferred
Curbs	If concrete curbs are utilized, planting strip is optional.
Other/Comment	Marked mid-block crossings are encouraged if block is more than 150 feet.

Local commercial street cross section: wide.

[Amended 5-13-2019 by Ord. No. 841]


Right-of-Way	55 feet (minimum)
Setback (building facade to right-of-way)	0 feet to 5 feet
Driving Lane	20 feet (includes 1-foot curbs, each side)
Parking	▪ Limited parking, on both sides of the street, may be allowed next to the curb, demarcated by pedestrian bump-outs. ▪ On-street parking: ▪ Angled (preferred): parking lane = 16 feet at 45°; or ▪ Parallel = 9 feet ▪ Primary parking shall be in lots behind the building.




Sidewalk (on both sides)	8 feet to 5 feet clear (minimum)
Tree Spacing (street trees shall be in accordance with landscape design standards)	30 feet (on center)
Stormwater Management	Bioswales may be in planting strips.
Lighting	▪ Bollard or decorative standards, maximum height of 12 feet ▪ Shall follow Dark Sky Standards

Utilities	Under planting strip and/or sidewalk preferred
Curbs	If concrete curbs are utilized, planting strip is optional.
Other/Comment	Marked mid-block crossings are encouraged if block is more than 150 feet.

Local commercial street cross section: entrance/boulevard.

[Amended 5-13-2019 by Ord. No. 841]


Right-of-Way	62 feet (minimum)
Planting Strip/Drainage Area	▪ 3 feet minimum (on each side of street) ▪ 5 feet minimum if street trees are in the planting strip

Boulevard/Median	12 feet (maximum 20 feet)
Setback (building facade to right-of-way)	Not applicable
Driving Lane	20 feet each side of boulevard (includes 1-foot curbs, each side)
Parking	No parking in entrance area
Sidewalk (on both sides)	▪ 5 feet (minimum) ▪ 4-foot bike lane encouraged along curb

Tree Spacing (street trees shall be in accordance with landscape design standards)	50 feet (on center)
Stormwater Management	Bioswales may be in planting strips.
Lighting	▪ Bollard or decorative standards, maximum height of 12 feet ▪ Shall follow Dark Sky Standards

Utilities	Under planting strip and/or sidewalk preferred
Curbs	If concrete curbs are utilized, planting strip is not required.
Other/Comment	Development identity signage may be placed in the area.

Local commercial street cross section: service.


Right-of-Way	16 feet (minimum)
Planting Strip/Drainage Area	Between rear driveway/apron
Setback (building facade to right-of-way)	0 feet (loading dock is built to setback line, may be up to 25 feet to alleys)
Driving Lane	16 feet (includes optional curbs)
Parking	No parking in this area
Sidewalk	Not applicable
Tree Spacing (street trees shall be in accordance with landscape design standards)	Not applicable
Stormwater Management	Not applicable
Lighting	Not applicable [Private security lighting may be installed. (See lighting standards.)]
Utilities	Discouraged, but may be placed under alleys
Other/Comment	▪ This area is meant for rear access to the properties for service and rear parking configurations. ▪ Parking/service courts are allowed. ▪ Through traffic is strongly discouraged. ▪ Alleys may be one-way if clearly marked. ▪ The Township may, but shall not be required to, accept dedication.

Parking standards.

On-street parking standards within the VC Village Commercial District.

Angled parking: angle of 45°.

Reverse angle parking is permitted, but shall be used through the Village Commercial District.

Pedestrian bump-out shall be used at all intersections.

Mid-block crossings, with bump-outs shall be used if the block is more than 150 feet.

Pedestrian bump-outs should have rain gardens in areas not part of crosswalks.

Roundabouts are encouraged at intersections.

Pedestrian activated crossing control should be used in absence of roundabout.

Contrasting paving material or speed humps shall be used for crosswalks.

Figure VC.4

On-Street Parking Configuration

Off-street parking standards within the VC Village Commercial District.

Vehicular access. Vehicular access to surface parking shall be from an alley or side street where possible.

Pedestrian access. Safe provisions for pedestrian access to and through a parking lot shall be required. Surface parking areas and pedestrian walkways connecting to them shall be well-lit.

No on-street parking shall be permitted on Venetia Road.

Location of surface parking.

Surface parking shall be located to the rear of the principal building or to the side (however, parking shall not be located between a building and the street).

Parking shall be set back 10 feet minimum from the legal right-of-way.

[3]

Off-street surface parking shall be angled in angled parking bays along local access streets extending no farther than 16 feet from curb to end of parking space.

[4]

Parking may be in shared parking lots or parking structures behind (away from local access streets) buildings with an alley.

[5]

Parking areas on abutting nonresidential lots shall be interconnected by access driveways.

[6]

Screening of parking, loading and surface areas:

[a]

Hedges, installed at 36 inches in height; or

[b]

Mixed planting (trees and shrubs); or

[c]

Wall sections, with no wall break of more than nine feet, and landscaping to provide a continuous screen.

Service and loading areas must be visually screened from street and pedestrian ways. For new construction, service and loading areas must be behind the building.

Figure VC.5

Off-Street Parking Standards (Conceptual)

Streetscape standards within the Village Commercial District.

Outdoor furnishings are limited to tables, chairs, and umbrellas.

Outdoor furniture shall be stored inside the restaurant, or within the setback area after normal operating hours.

Refuse facilities shall be provided.

Outdoor heating units may be used.

Outdoor dining shall not impede pedestrian traffic flow. A minimum pathway of at least five feet free of obstacles shall be maintained.

Urban garden standards. If an urban garden is to be included, it shall meet the following criteria:

An urban garden shall be located where it is visible and accessible from either a public sidewalk or pedestrian connection.

The garden shall be of plant materials, such as trees, vines, shrubs, and seasonal flowers, with year-round interest. All trees shall be 3.5 inches in caliper.

A water feature is encouraged.

Public plaza/squares/courtyard standards in the VC Village Commercial District.

The plaza shall be landscaped with trees, shrubs, and mixed plantings with year-round interest.

The plaza shall use the following paving materials: unit pavers, paving stones, or concrete.

The plaza shall not be used for parking, loading, or vehicular access (excluding emergency vehicular access).

Public art and fountains are encouraged.

Trash containers shall be distributed throughout the plaza.

The plaza shall provide shade by using the following elements: trees, canopies, trellises, umbrellas, or building walls.

One tree is required for every 500 square feet. Trees shall be a minimum of 3.5 inches in caliper.

Human-scale lighting shall be provided.

Plazas shall connect to other activities, such as outdoor cafes, restaurants, and building entries.

Plazas shall be located, if possible, to have maximum direct sunlight with a south or west orientation.

Plazas, if constructed by a private/nonprofit entity, shall have an agreement with the community for public access.

Pedestrian design standards.

[Amended 5-13-2019 by Ord. No. 841]

Planting buffers, four feet back of curb to clear sidewalk path are encouraged.

The sidewalk pattern shall continue across driveways and streets.

Building design standards: nonresidential building and apartment buildings within the Village Commercial District.

Figure VC.6

Building Facade Standards

All primary building entrances shall be accentuated. Entrances permitted include: recessed, protruding, canopy, portico, or overhang.

Walls and windows. Blank walls shall not be permitted along any exterior wall facing a street, parking area, or walking area. Walls or portions of walls where windows are not provided shall have architectural treatments that are like the front facade, including materials, colors, and details. At least four of the following architectural treatments shall be provided:

Masonry, but not flat concrete block.

Concrete or masonry plinth at the base.

Belt courses of a different texture or color.

Projecting cornice.

Projecting metal canopy.

Decorative tilework.

Trellis containing planting.

Medallions.

(i)

Opaque or translucent glass.

(j)

Artwork.

(k)

Vertical/horizontal articulation.

(l)

Lighting fixtures.

Drive-throughs within the VC Village Commercial District are permitted for banks only.

§ 440-404.3 IN Industrial District.

Intent.

This district is intended to:

Provide sufficient space, in appropriate locations, to meet the anticipated future needs for industrial activity with due allowance for the needs for a range in choice of sites.

Protect industry against congestion by limiting the bulk of buildings in relation to the land around them and to one another, and by providing sufficient off-street parking and loading facilities for such developments.

Promote the most desirable use of land and direction of building development in accord with a well-considered plan, to promote stable industry, to strengthen the economic base, to protect the character of particular industrial areas and their peculiar suitability to uses, to conserve the value of land and buildings, and to protect local tax revenues.

Encourage industrial development that is free from offensive noise, vibration, smoke, odor, glare, hazards of fire or other objectionable effects.

Much of the development in the IN Industrial District has already been developed under the criteria for the LI Light Industrial Zoning classification. The new standards and criteria presented herein apply to those structures that are in new IN Industrial (LI) developments or in existing structures that are proposing significant change, as determined on a case-by-case basis by the Planning Director and/or the Planning Commission.

Principal uses. The following is a list of principal uses that are permitted by right, special exception, conditional use or administrative approval:

Figure IN.1 Permitted Uses in IN Industrial District
Figure IN.1 Permitted Uses in IN Industrial District
Key: P = Permitted use S = Special exception C = Conditional use A = Approval by administrative review




Industrial
	Compressor station		C
	Conventional gas drilling		P
	Excavating service		P
	Flex space		P
	Light assembly		P
	Light industry		P
	Medical marijuana processing facility		P
	Micro-alcohol production		P
	Processing plant		C
	Research and development		P
	Self-storage facility		P
	Unconventional gas drilling		C
	Warehouse		P
Commercial
	Crematory		C
	Funeral home		P
	Greenhouse, major		P
	Office		P
	Office, warehouse		P
	Wholesale landscaping		P
Agriculture
	Community garden		P
	Forestry/woodlot		P
Recreation, Education, Public Assembly
	Conference and training center		P
	Place of worship/assembly		P
	Private club		P
	Recreation facility: private		S
	Recreation facility: public		P
	Recreation facility: commercial		S
	Studio		P
Services
	Animal kennel		P
	Animal day care		P
	Animal grooming and retail operations		P
	Automobile repair garage		P
	Automobile gas/service station		P
	Business services		P
	Personal services		P
	Post office		P
	Public utility facility		P
	Veterinary services		P
Public Facilities/Infrastructure
	Commercial wireless communications facility
		New tower on existing building/structure	A
		Co-location on existing tower located on building/structure	A
		Co-location on existing communications tower	A
		New tower on a lot	S
		Antenna mounted on existing building or tower	A
		New tower in the right-of-way	S
	Emergency services		P
	Essential services		P
	Parking facility		P
	Public works facility		P
	Solar energy system: large		P
Other
All other uses (not provided in Figure 400.2, Composite Land Use Chart)			C
Accessory
	Gas station		P
	Parking lot		P
	Solar energy system (small)		P
	Wind facility (small)		P
	Other accessory uses customarily incidental to and on the same lot with any permitted use authorized in the district		P

Dimensional requirements.

Figure IN.2 Dimensional Requirements in IN Industrial District

Dimension		Requirement
Minimum gross lot area (square feet)		43,560 (1 acre)
Maximum floor area ratio (FAR)		0.20
Minimum lot frontage at building line (feet)		100
Minimum principal building setbacks (feet)
	Front	50
	Side	15
	Rear	25
Minimum accessory building setbacks (feet)
	Front	50
	Side	10
	Rear	5
Maximum building/structure height (feet)		45
Maximum building size (square feet)		30,000
Minimum green area		15%

Other requirements. Industrial development in Peters Township shall provide opportunities in light industrial, laboratory, warehouse and similar activities to concentrate employment on normal workdays. It is the intention that each industrial area be established as a campus which generally supports manufacturing and production uses as a cohesive development integrating green technology to the extent possible.

These industrial areas shall be found in close proximity to major transportation corridors and are generally buffered from surrounding development by transitional uses or landscaped areas that shield the view from structures, loading docks, or outdoor storage from adjacent properties.

Clusters of uses that support or serve one another are encouraged to locate in the same industrial center.

To minimize impacts on neighbors, the industrial district(s) shall be landscaped and integrate natural features to the extent possible.

A consistent streetscape shall be a part of the industrial district(s).

Local roadways, parking and loading areas that promote connectivity are encouraged.

Service areas and green spaces should be common and integrated into campus design.

§ 440-404.4 GC General Commercial District.

Intent.

General commercial areas serve the daily needs of surrounding residential neighborhoods. They typically locate near high-volume roads and key intersections, and are designed to be accessible primarily by automobile.