[Ord. 2013-01, 2/11/2013]
[Ord. 2013-01, 2/11/2013]
1.
Purpose. The purpose of the Rural Conservation District is to encourage
woodland, agricultural, and general open space conservation by preserving
natural features and environmentally sensitive lands such as forests,
watersheds, and water courses while perpetuating the rural atmosphere,
open space, and scenic landscape of the Township. A significant portion
of the Rural Conservation District is classified as having severe
limitations to on-lot sewage disposal due to flooding, a high water
table, and/or steep slopes. Agricultural and conservation uses are
encouraged. Residential uses are permitted, provided that sufficient
space is available for on-lot sewage disposal which will not create
any menace to public health, and natural features are not unduly disturbed.
2.
Uses Permitted by Right. The following uses as a principal use, their
customary accessory uses, and no other uses, are permitted in the
Rural Conservation District, provided that all applicable requirements
of this chapter are satisfied:
B.
Agricultural retail.
C.
Municipal use.
D.
Single-family detached dwelling.
E.
Woodland or game preserve, wildlife sanctuary, or similar conservation
use.
F.
No-impact home-based businesses as defined in Part 2 herein.
I.
Accessory uses and structures to the above permitted uses when on
the same lot as the permitted use.
3.
Uses Permitted by Conditional Use. The following uses as a principal use, their accessory uses, and no other uses, are permitted in the Rural Conservation District when a conditional use is granted by the Board of Supervisors subject to and in accordance with supplemental regulations and Part 9 of this chapter:
4.
Uses Permitted by Special Exception. The following uses as a principal use, their accessory uses, and no other uses, are permitted in the Rural Conservation District when a special exception is granted by the Zoning Hearing Board subject to and in accordance with supplemental regulations and Part 9 of this chapter:
5.
Area, Yard, and Height Regulations. Each of the following maximum
and minimum dimensional requirements shall apply to each permitted
use in the Rural Conservation Zoning District, except as specifically
provided for in this chapter.
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Individual On-Lot Sewage Disposal and Water Supply
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Minimum Regulations-RC District
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Lot area (gross)
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3 acres
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Lot width
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200 feet
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Building setback
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30 feet
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Rear yard
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20 feet
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Side yard (each)
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20 feet
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*Parkland/unit
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0.029 acres
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Maximum Regulations
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Building height
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35 feet
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Impervious coverage
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40%
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Woodland extraction
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30%
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*Compliance with the minimum parkland per unit requirement may
be achieved through payment of fee-in-lieu of contribution as established
by resolution by the Board of Supervisors.
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[Ord. 2013-01, 2/11/2013]
1.
Purpose. The purpose of the Rural Residential District is to permit
moderate residential development, to retain the rural and suburban
characteristics of the Township, and to serve as a transition between
areas of variable densities. A significant portion of the Rural Residential
District is classified as having slight to severe limitations to on-lot
sewage disposal due to flooding and a high water table. Development
of these areas will be further regulated by the Environmental Protection
Overlay Districts.
2.
Uses Permitted by Right. The following uses as a principal use, their
customary accessory uses, and no other uses, are permitted in the
Rural Residential District provided that all applicable requirements
of this chapter are satisfied:
3.
Uses Permitted by Conditional Use. The following, as a principal use, their customary accessory uses, and no other uses, are permitted in the Rural Residential District when a conditional use is granted by the Board of Supervisors subject to and in accordance with supplemental regulations and Part 9 of this chapter:
F.
Conventional development of single family detached dwellings at enhanced density through receipt of TDRs pursuant to Part 8 of this chapter.
G.
Cluster development containing single family detached dwelling units, subject to Part 6 of this chapter.
J.
Accessory uses and structures to the above permitted uses when on
the same lot as the permitted use.
4.
Uses Permitted by Special Exception. The following, as a principal use, their customary accessory uses, and no other uses, are permitted in the Rural Residential District when a special exception is granted by the Zoning Hearing Board subject to and in accordance with supplemental regulations and Part 9 of this chapter:
C.
Club or lodge for fraternal or social purposes, provided that the primary activity of such use is not operated for business, and provided that the building and services shall be primarily for use of members and their guests, subject to § 27-748 of this chapter.
E.
State licensed nursery school, elementary school, middle school, junior high school, senior high school, or day care center, subject to § 27-748 of this chapter.
F.
Tourist, bed and breakfast, rooming house, group home, or boarding house, subject to § 27-733 of this chapter.
H.
Accessory uses and structures to the above permitted uses when on
the same lot as the permitted use.
5.
Area, Yard, and Height Regulations. Each of the following maximum
and minimum dimensional requirements shall apply to each permitted
use in the Rural Residential Zoning District, except as specifically
provided for in this chapter:
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Individual On-Lot Sewage Disposal and Water Supply
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With Municipal, Public, or Community Sewerage and Municipal
or Public Water Supply
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Minimum Regulations-RR District
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Lot area (gross)
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2 acres
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30,000 square feet, except where TDRs are utilized pursuant
to Part 8
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Lot width
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200 feet
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100 feet
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Building setback
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30 feet
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30 feet
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Rear yard
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20 feet
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20 feet
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Side yard (each)
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20 feet
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15 feet
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*Parkland/unit
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0.029 acres
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0.029 acres
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Maximum Regulations
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Building height
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35 feet
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35 feet
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Impervious coverage
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40%
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40%
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Woodland extraction
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30%
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30%
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*Compliance with the minimum parkland per unit requirement may
be achieved through payment of fee-in-lieu of contribution as established
by resolution by the Board of Supervisors.
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6.
Supplementary Regulations. All sections under Part 7 of this chapter shall apply as supplementary guidelines and specifications for the Rural Residential Zoning District.
7.
Supplemental Regulations for Commercial Use or Commercial Oriented
Recreational Uses in the Rural Residential District. In the event
a commercial use or commercial oriented recreational use is proposed
for the Rural Residential District, the following supplemental regulations
shall be required for the purpose of protecting the residential integrity
of the neighborhood:
A.
Supplemental Minimum Requirements.
(1)
Ten acres minimum lot size gross is required.
(2)
A one-hundred-foot side and rear yard setback required for all
principal uses and/or structures and accessory uses and/or structures
as well as parking and/or access drives.
(3)
A thirty-foot wide landscape berm and buffer is required along
all side and rear lot lines. A dense landscape screen is required
and shall be a minimum height of six feet at planting and achieve
a minimum height of 15 feet at maturity. Any plant material which
dies or is damaged, must be replaced immediately for the life of the
commercial or recreational activity.
(4)
No lighting is permitted to emanate beyond the property line.
Exterior lighting shall be directed inwardly upon the tract to preclude
visual glare.
(5)
Concrete curb and sidewalk is required along both sides of all
streets.
(6)
Street trees are required and shall be planted 25 feet on center
along all street rights-of-way.
[Ord. 2013-01, 2/11/2013; as amended by Ord. 2013-05, 10/14/2013,
§ 1]
1.
Purpose. The purpose of the Rural Suburban Residential District is
to maintain and promote residential growth in areas of the Township
which have the potential for being serviced by public sewage and/or
water facilities. The Rural Suburban Residential District contains
the least amount of physical limitations for residential development
within the Township and is most suitable to accommodate highest permissible
residential densities.
2.
Uses Permitted by Right. The following uses as a principal use, their
customary accessory uses, and no other uses, are permitted in the
Rural Suburban Residential District provided that all applicable requirements
of this chapter are satisfied:
3.
Uses Permitted as a Conditional Use. The following uses as a principal use, their accessory uses, and no other uses, are permitted in the Rural Suburban Residential District when a conditional use is granted by the Board of Supervisors subject to and in accordance with supplemental regulations and Part 9 of this chapter:
E.
Conventional development of single family detached dwellings at enhanced density through of receipt of TDRs pursuant to Part 8 of this chapter.
F.
Cluster development containing single family detached dwelling units, subject to Part 6 of this chapter.
L.
Accessory uses and structures to the above permitted uses when on
the same lot as the permitted use.
4.
Uses Permitted by Special Exception. The following, as a principal use, their accessory uses and no others, are permitted in the Rural Suburban Residential District when a special exception is granted by the Zoning Hearing Board to and in accordance with supplemental regulations and Part 9 of this chapter:
A.
Club or lodge for fraternal or social purposes, provided that the primary activity of such use is not operated for business, and provided that the building and services shall be primarily for use of members and their guests, subject to § 27-748 of this chapter.
B.
State licensed nursery school, elementary school, middle school, junior high school, senior high school, or day care center, subject to § 27-748 of this chapter.
C.
Multi-family residential developments, subject to § 27-730 of this chapter and where no TDRs are received to increase density.
E.
Tourist, bed and breakfast, rooming house, group home, or boarding house, subject to § 27-733 of this chapter.
G.
Accessory uses and structures to the above permitted uses when on
the same lot as the permitted use.
5.
Area, Yard, and Height Regulations. Each of the following maximum
and minimum dimensional requirements shall apply to each permitted
use in the Rural Suburban Residential Zoning District, except as specifically
provided for in this chapter:
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Individual On-Lot Sewage Disposal and Water Supply
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With Municipal, Public, or Community Sewerage and Municipal
or Public Water Supply
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Minimum Regulations-RS District
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Lot area (gross)
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1 acre
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20,000 square feet, except where TDRs are utilized pursuant
to Part 8
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Lot width
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150 feet
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100 feet
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Building setback
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30 feet
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30 feet
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Rear yard
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20 feet
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20 feet
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Side yard (each)
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20 feet
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15 feet
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*Parkland/unit
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0.029 acres
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0.029 acres
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Maximum Regulations
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Building height
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35 feet
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35 feet
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Impervious coverage
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40%
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40%
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Woodland extraction
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30%
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30%
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*Compliance with the minimum parkland per unit requirement may
be achieved through payment of fee-in-lieu of contribution as established
by resolution by the Board of Supervisors.
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6.
Supplementary Regulations. All sections under Part 7 of this chapter shall apply as supplementary guidelines and specifications for the Rural Suburban Residential Zoning District.
7.
Supplemental Regulations for Commercial Use or Commercial Oriented
Recreational Uses in the Rural Suburban Residential District. In the
event a commercial use or commercial oriented recreational use is
proposed for the Rural Suburban Residential District, the following
supplemental regulations shall be required for the purpose of protecting
the residential integrity of the neighborhood:
A.
Supplemental Minimum Requirements.
(1)
Ten acres minimum lot size gross is required.
(2)
A one-hundred-foot side and rear yard setback required for all
principal uses and/or structures and accessory uses and/or structures
as well as parking and/or access drives.
(3)
A thirty-foot wide landscape berm and buffer is required along
all side and rear lot lines. A dense landscape screen is required
and shall be a minimum height of six feet at planting and achieve
a minimum height of 15 feet at maturity. Any plant material which
dies or is damaged, must be replaced immediately for the life of the
commercial or recreational activity.
(4)
No lighting is permitted to emanate beyond the property line.
Exterior lighting shall be directed inwardly upon the tract to preclude
visual glare.
(5)
Concrete curb and sidewalk shall be provided along both sides
of all streets.
(6)
Street trees are required and shall be planted 25 feet on center
along all street rights-of-way.
[Ord. 2013-01, 2/11/2013]
1.
Purpose. The purpose of the Village Commercial District shall be
to provide an area for a mixture of residential and nonresidential
land uses in a village setting. To support the function and viability
of the existing mixed use corridor along Route 562 and within the
villages of Pine Forge and Little Oley. To provide opportunities for
further enhancement of the village character through residential development,
small retail shops and services, convenience oriented facilities and
services, with special emphasis on preservation of the village character
and rural nature of the community.
2.
Uses Permitted by Right. The following uses as an individual principal
use on any one lot, their customary accessory uses, and no other uses,
are permitted in the Village Commercial District provided that all
applicable requirements of this chapter are satisfied:
A.
Single-family detached dwellings.
D.
Retail sale of goods and services, excluding adult businesses. The
gross floor area of any building or portion of building used for retail
sales shall not exceed 3,000 square feet (this does not apply to exterior
sales space, such as a landscape nursery, or interior floor space
of greenhouses of a commercial nature). Retail sales are permitted
on first floor with dwelling unit(s) permitted on the second floor.
E.
Eating and drinking establishments excluding drive-through facilities
and fast food restaurants.
F.
Bakery or confectioner, provided that all goods produced on the premises
are offered for retail sale on the premises and further provided that
no commercial or bulk shipping of goods produced on the premises shall
be permitted.
G.
Professional offices.
H.
Multiple use structures, first floor commercial and second floor
residential, commercial operations limited to 1,000 square feet of
floor area per commercial operation with a combined total of all commercial
operations of 5,000 square feet or less, subject to receipt of one
TDR per principal commercial use beyond the first principal use. Where
a minimum of five TDRs are received, including TDRs received for purposes
of increase height or lot coverage pursuant to Part 8, the maximum
size of 1,000 square feet per commercial use shall be waived.
K.
Personal and household service establishments such as, but not limited
to, barber shops, beauty shops, dry cleaners, laundromats, repair
shops, seamstresses, and tailor shops. Funeral homes are permitted.
L.
Fire station, ambulance station, with or without social quarters.
M.
Club or lodge for fraternal or social purposes provided that the
building and services shall be primarily for use of members and their
guests.
N.
Public buildings or structures owned by or operated by the Township or an authority, public utilities subject to § 27-728 of this chapter.
R.
Convenience store/service station with gasoline pump/car wash subject to § 27-751 of this chapter.
S.
Tourist, bed and breakfast, rooming house, group home, or boarding house, subject to § 27-733 of this chapter.
T.
Accessory use or structure to the above permitted use when on the
same lot as the permitted use.
3.
Uses Permitted by Conditional Use. The following uses as a principal use, their customary accessory uses, and no other uses, are permitted in the Village Commercial District when a conditional use is granted by the Board of Supervisors subject to and in accordance with supplemental regulations and Part 9 of this chapter:
4.
Uses Permitted by Special Exception. The following uses as a principal use, their customary accessory uses, and no other uses, are permitted in the Village Commercial District when a special exception is granted by the Zoning Hearing Board in accordance with supplemental regulations and Part 9 of this chapter.
5.
Area, Yard, and Height Regulations. Each of the following minimum and maximum dimensional requirements shall apply to each permitted use in the Village Commercial District, except where TDRs are received pursuant to Part 8 or as otherwise specifically provided for in this chapter:
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Individual On-Lot Sewage Disposal and Water Supply
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With Municipal, Public, or Community Sewerage and Municipal
or Public Water Supply
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Minimum Regulations — VC District
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Lot area (gross)
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1 acre
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10,000 square feet
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Lot width
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150 feet
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80 feet
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Building setback
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35 feet
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35 feet
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Rear yard
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20 feet
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20 feet
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Side yard (each)
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20 feet
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10 feet
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Landscape buffer*
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10 feet
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10 feet
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Parking lot landscaping
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5% of imp. coverage
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5% of imp. coverage
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Parkland/residential unit
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0.029 acres
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0.029 acres
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Maximum Regulations
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Building height, except where TDRs are received pursuant to
Part 8
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35 feet
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35 feet
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Building length
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100 feet
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100 feet
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Building coverage, except where TDRs are received pursuant to
Part 8
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20%
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20%
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Impervious coverage, except where TDRs are received pursuant
to Part 8
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40%
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40%
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*(both side and rear yard)
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A.
An additional 5% increase in impervious coverage is permitted for
every 200 feet of frontage in which vehicular access is restricted
as a means to promote access management.
B.
Street trees are required along the entire developed tract, 20 feet
on center, and shall be located outside of the right-of-way.
6.
Land Development Plan. In accord with Township Subdivision and Land Development Regulations [Chapter 22] and the requirements of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, as amended, 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq., a land development plan is required for improvement to any lot, parcel, or tract of land. Municipal review and approval of the land development is required prior to issuance of any permits.
[Ord. 2013-01, 2/11/2013]
1.
Purpose. The purpose of the Highway Commercial District is to provide
an area conducive to a wide variety of commercial land uses that serve
both local and regional consumers. The Highway Commercial District
is located along an arterial road for ease of access to local roads
and regional highways.
2.
Uses Permitted by Right. The following uses as an individual principal
use on any one lot, their customary accessory uses, and no other uses,
are permitted in the Highway Commercial District provided that all
applicable requirements of this chapter are satisfied:
A.
Retail stores, shops, or service establishments for the conduct of
any retail business or service, such as, but not limited to, antiques,
appliances, auto parts, beverages, bicycles, books/videos (adult business
uses/sexually oriented businesses by special exception), carpeting,
clothing, convenience stores, dry goods, farmers market, flowers,
food, furniture, hardware, household supplies, landscape nursery and
supplies (with indoor and outdoor sales space), lumber, jewelry, newspapers/magazines,
office equipment, paint/wallpaper, periodicals, pharmaceuticals, sporting
goods; stationary, tobacco, etc., and/or any combination thereof.
B.
Automobile, truck, motorcycle, recreational vehicle and equipment,
and/or mobile home sales of new or used vehicles, including customary
accessory service facilities.
D.
Professional offices, including, but not necessarily limited to physicians,
dentists, veterinarians, realtors, insurance brokers, etc.
E.
Personal and household service establishments such as, but not limited
to, barber shops, beauty shops, dry cleaning shops, laundromats, repair
shops, seamstresses, and tailor shops.
F.
Funeral homes.
G.
Spas, health clubs, racquetball clubs, natatorium, bowling alleys, and indoor amusement arcades, billiard hall, skating rink, etc., or outdoor amusement such as miniature golf, and other recreational uses subject to § 27-706 of this chapter.
H.
Financial service establishments, including banks, savings and loan
establishments with or without drive-through facilities.
I.
Eating and drinking establishments with or without drive-through facilities, with or without table service, including fast food restaurants, subject to § 27-754 of this chapter.
J.
Theaters, cinemas, auditoriums, and entertainment complex (adult
business uses/sexually oriented businesses by special exception).
K.
Hotel, motel, conference center, with or without restaurant, lounge, meeting rooms, etc., and tourist bed and breakfast subject to § 27-733 of this chapter.
L.
Fire station, ambulance station, with or without social quarters.
M.
Club or lodge for fraternal or social purposes provided that the
building and services shall be primarily for use of members and their
guests.
N.
Public buildings or structures owned by or operated by the Township or an authority, public utilities subject to § 27-728 of this chapter.
O.
Post Office or any other state, county, or federal governmental office.
P.
Professional studios for instructional training such as, but not
limited to, karate, aerobics, acrobatics, dance, etc.
S.
Convenience store/service station with gasoline pump/car wash subject to § 27-751 of this chapter.
T.
Tourist, bed and breakfast, rooming house, group home, or boarding house, subject to § 27-733 of this chapter.
U.
Accessory use or structure to the above permitted uses when on the
same lot as the permitted use.
3.
Uses Permitted by Conditional Use. The following uses as an individual principal use on any one lot, their customary accessory uses, and no other uses, are permitted in the Highway Commercial District when a conditional use is granted by the Board of Supervisors subject to and in accordance with supplemental regulations and Part 9 of this chapter:
A.
Sports facilities, including stadiums, arenas, outdoor sports complexes for cycling, soccer, baseball, football, or similar activity with or without accessory uses and structures such as restaurants, concession stands, retail stores, locker rooms, subject to § 27-752 of this chapter.
B.
Shopping center, mall, plaza, mini-mall, or other multi-use development subject to § 27-738 of this chapter, with use in combination of any of the uses permitted by right, and subject to receipt of one TDR per principal use beyond the first principal use.
D.
Office/research park, subject to § 27-739 of this chapter, and subject to receipt of one TDR per principal use beyond the first principal use.
F.
Accessory uses and structures to the above uses when on the same
lot as the permitted use.
4.
Uses Permitted by Special Exception. The following uses as an individual principal use on any one lot, their customary accessory uses, and no other uses, are permitted in the Highway Commercial District when a special exception is granted by the Zoning Hearing Board to and in accord with supplemental regulations and Part 9 of this chapter, multiple principal uses may be permitted subject to receipt of one TDR per principal use beyond the first principal use:
5.
Area, Yard, and Height Regulations. Each of the following maximum and minimum dimensional requirements shall apply to each permitted use in the Highway Commercial District, except where TDRs are received pursuant to Part 8 or as otherwise specifically provided for in this chapter.
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Individual On-Lot Sewage Disposal and Water Supply
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With Municipal, Public, or Community Sewerage and Municipal
or Public Water Supply
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Minimum Regulations-HC District
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Lot area (gross)*
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1 acre
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10,000 square feet
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Lot width
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150 feet
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80 feet
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Building setback
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35 feet
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35 feet
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Rear yard
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20 feet
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20 feet
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Side yard (each)
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10 feet
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10 feet
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Landscape buffer**
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10 feet
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10 feet
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Parking lot landscaping
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15% of imp. coverage
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15% of imp. coverage
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Maximum Regulations
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Building height, except where TDRs are received pursuant to
Part 8
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35 feet
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35 feet
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Building length
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100 feet
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100 feet
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Building coverage, except where TDRs are received pursuant to
Part 8
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30%
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30%
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Impervious coverage, except where TDRs are received pursuant
to Part 8
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50%
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50%
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*Where a group of attached structures with public water supply
and public sewage disposal is proposed, the total lot area shall not
be less than 5,000 square feet gross per use not to exceed 4 uses
per structure.
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**(both side and rear yards)
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6.
Land Development Plan. In accord with municipal subdivision and land
development regulations and the requirements of the Pennsylvania Municipalities
Planning Code, as amended, 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq., a land
development plan is required for improvement to any lot, parcel, or
tract of land. Municipal review and approval of the land development
is required prior to issuance of any permits.
[Ord. 2013-01, 2/11/2013]
1.
Purpose. The purpose of the Limited Industrial District is to provide
an area conducive to industrial operations and activities. To accommodate
industrial park facilities, as incubator facilities, whereby a group
of small industries may share infrastructure needs. To minimize conflict
between industry related traffic (especially large trucks) and other
vehicular traffic. To facilitate ease of access to major collector
and arterial roads in the Township. To minimize conflicts between
industrial related activity and commercial and residential activity.
To promote economic development and a strong tax base for the Township.
2.
Uses Permitted by Right. The following uses as an individual principal
use on any one lot, their customary accessory uses; and no other uses,
are permitted in the Limited Industrial District provided that all
applicable requirements of this chapter are satisfied:
A.
Manufacturing activity carried on in a completely enclosed building,
such as, but not limited to, assembling, bottling, compounding, fabrication,
packaging, processing, production, and repair, including assembly
of component parts manufactured either on-site or elsewhere into finished
products.
B.
Printing, binding, or publishing facility.
C.
Warehouse and storage facility, wholesale and distribution center,
truck freight terminal.
D.
Food processing, except animal slaughtering and rendering facilities.
E.
Self-storage facility/garage.
F.
Uses and structures customarily accessory to any of these uses by
right, including office and administrative functions, retail sales,
and childcare facilities.
G.
Fire station, ambulance station, with or without social quarters.
H.
Club or lodge for fraternal or social purposes provided that the
building and services shall be primarily for use of members and their
guests.
I.
Public buildings or structures owned by or operated by the Township or an authority, public utilities subject to § 27-728 of this chapter.
L.
Accessory use or structure to the above permitted uses when on the
same lot as the permitted use.
3.
Uses Permitted by Conditional Use. The following uses as an individual principal use on any one lot, their customary accessory uses, and no other uses, are permitted in the Limited Industrial District by conditional use when granted by the Board of Supervisors subject to and in accordance with supplemental regulations and Part 9 of this chapter:
A.
Industrial park with multiple individual uses, subject to § 27-740 of this chapter and subject to receipt of one TDR per principal use beyond the first principal use.
B.
Office and research park, for research, development, and/or testing of products or processes, or other multi-use development, subject to § 27-739 of this chapter and subject to receipt of one TDR per principal use beyond the first principal use.
C.
Manufacturing processes which do not require or can not be carried on in a completely enclosed building, subject to § 27-753 of this chapter.
E.
Accessory uses and structures to the above uses when on the same
lot as the use permitted by conditional use.
4.
Uses Permitted by Special Exception. The following uses as an individual principal use on any one lot, their customary accessory uses, and no other uses, are permitted in the Limited Industrial District when a special exception is granted by the Zoning Hearing Board in accordance with supplemental regulations and Part 9 of this chapter; multiple principal uses may be permitted subject to receipt of one TDR per principal use beyond the first principal use.
C.
Manufacture or processing of asphalt, asphaltic concrete, and asphalt roofing, charcoal, and lampblack, coal, coke, and tar products, explosives, fertilizers, glue, size and gelatin, ink, linoleum and oil cloth, matches, paint, varnishes and turpentine, rubber, soap, cement or lime, subject to § 27-708 of this chapter.
E.
Any other use as determined by the Zoning Hearing Board to be of
the same general character as any use by right.
5.
Area, Yard, and Height Regulations. Each of the following minimum and maximum dimensional requirements shall apply to each permitted use in the Limited Industrial District, except where TDRs are received pursuant to Part 8 or as otherwise specifically provided for in this chapter:
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Minimum Regulations-LI District
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Lot area (gross)
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2 acres
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Lot width
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200 feet
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Building setback
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60 feet
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Rear yard
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20 feet (abutting industrial) 50 feet (abutting residential)
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Side yard (each)
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20 feet (abutting industrial) 50 feet (abutting residential)
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Improvement setback
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20 feet (abutting industrial) 50 feet (abutting residential)
|
|
Landscape screen (sides and rear yard)
|
20 feet (abutting industrial) 50 feet (abutting residential)
|
|
Maximum Regulations
| |
|
Building height, except where TDRs are received pursuant to
Part 8
|
35 feet
|
|
Building coverage, except where TDRs are received pursuant to
Part 8
|
30%
|
|
Impervious coverage, except where TDRs are received pursuant
to Part 8
|
50%
|
6.
Land Development Plan. In accord with municipal subdivision and land
development regulations and the requirements of the Pennsylvania Municipalities
Planning Code, as amended, 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq., a land
development plan is required for improvement to any lot, parcel, or
tract of land. Municipal review and approval of the land development
is required prior to issuance of any permits.
[Ord. 2013-01, 2/11/2013]
1.
Purpose. The purpose of the General Industrial District is to provide
an area for intense industrial activity along with other industrial
activity. This district will allow the development of industrial parks
and professional office and research parks to complement industrial
activity. To minimize conflict between industrial activity and adjoining
commercial and residential land use. To concentrate industrial development
in the Township in close proximity to collector and arterial highways.
To promote economic development and a strong tax base in the municipality
while striving for no adverse effect to the public health, safety,
or general welfare of the Township residents.
2.
Uses Permitted by Right. The following uses as an individual principal
use on any one lot, their customary accessory uses, and no other uses,
are permitted in the General Industrial District provided that all
applicable requirements of this chapter are satisfied:
A.
Manufacturing activity such as, but not limited to, assembling, bottling,
compounding, fabrication, packaging, processing, production, and repair,
including assembly of component parts manufactured either on-site
or elsewhere into finished products.
B.
Printing, binding, or publishing facility.
C.
Warehouse and storage facility, wholesale and distribution centers,
truck freight terminal.
D.
Food processing, except animal slaughtering and rendering facilities.
E.
Self-storage facility/garage.
I.
Uses and structures customarily accessory to any of these uses by
right, including office and administrative functions, retail sales,
and childcare facilities (for employees only).
3.
Uses Permitted by Conditional Use. The following uses as a principal use, their customary accessory uses, and no other uses, are permitted in the General Industrial District when a conditional use is granted by the Board of Supervisors subject to and in accordance with supplemental regulations and Part 9 of this chapter:
4.
Uses Permitted by Special Exception. The following uses an individual principal use on any one lot, their customary accessory uses, and no other uses, are permitted in the General Industrial District when a special exception is granted by the Zoning Hearing Board in accordance with supplemental regulations and Part 9 of this chapter; multiple principal uses may be permitted subject to receipt of one TDR per principal use beyond the first principal use:
B.
Retail and wholesale sales of stone and stone related products, subject to § 27-741 of this chapter.
D.
Concrete and bituminous plants and manufacture of concrete and asphaltic items, subject to § 27-741 of this chapter.
E.
Storage, maintenance, and repair of quarry vehicles, equipment, raw materials, and finished products, subject to § 27-741 of this chapter.
I.
Accessory structures and uses to the above uses when on the same
lot as the permitted use.
J.
Mobile home park, subject to the design standards and requirements of the Douglass Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance [Chapter 22].
K.
Any other use as determined by the Zoning Hearing Board to be of
the same general character as any use by right.
L.
Any other use not specifically permitted by right, condition, or
special exception in any district within the Township.
M.
Accessory uses and structures to the above uses when located on the
same lot.
5.
Area, Yard, and Height Regulations. Each of the following minimum and maximum dimensional requirements shall apply to each permitted use in the General Industrial District, except where TDRs are received pursuant to Part 8 or as otherwise specifically provided for in this chapter:
|
Minimum Regulations-GI District
| |
|---|---|
|
Lot area (gross)
|
3 acres
|
|
Lot width
|
200 feet
|
|
Building setback
|
60 feet
|
|
Rear yard
|
20 feet (abutting industrial) 50 feet (abutting residential)
|
|
Side yard: each
|
20 feet (abutting industrial) 50 feet (abutting residential)
|
|
Improvement setback
|
20 feet (abutting industrial) 50 feet (abutting residential)
|
|
Landscape screen (sides and rear yard)
|
20 feet (abutting industrial) 30 feet (abutting residential)
|
|
Maximum Regulations
| |
|
Building height, except where TDRs are received pursuant to
|
35 feet
|
|
Building coverage, except where TDRs are received pursuant to
|
30%
|
|
Impervious coverage, except where TDRs are received pursuant
to
|
50%
|
6.
Land Development Plan. In accord with municipal subdivision and land
development regulations and the requirements of the Pennsylvania Municipalities
Planning Code, as amended, 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq., a land
development plan is required for improvement to any lot, parcel, or
tract of land. Municipal review and approval of the land development
is required prior to issuance of any permits.
[Ord. 2013-01, 2/11/2013]
1.
Purpose. The purpose of the School District is to provide appropriate
area for the development of educational institutions and compatible
land uses associated with educational institutions, facility needs,
programs, and activities, and further creating conditions conducive
to carrying out the purposes of this chapter.
2.
Uses Permitted by Right. The following uses as a principal use, their
customary accessory uses, and no other uses, are permitted in the
School District provided that all applicable requirements of this
chapter are satisfied:
B.
Educational institution, public schools, parochial schools, and private
schools which do not provide corrective, rehabilitative, or remedial
care or instruction, and which are not considered penal institutions.
C.
Group residences as an accessory to educational facilities, such
as, but not limited to, housing dormitories, where living quarters
are used as transient, short or long term, or as overnight housing
specifically associated with the educational institution, programs,
and activities.
F.
Woodland or game preserve, wildlife sanctuary, or similar conservation
use.
G.
Municipal use.
K.
Accessory uses and structures to the above permitted uses when on
the same lot.
3.
Uses Permitted by Conditional Use. The following use is permitted as an accessory use, not a principal use, in the School District when a conditional use is granted by the Board of Supervisors subject to and in accord with supplemental regulations and Part 9 of this chapter, § 27-729 of this chapter, and shall be limited to a maximum of 10% of the overall tract area, be contiguous acreage, and only as an accessory use:
4.
Area, Yard, and Height Regulations. Each of the following minimum
and maximum dimensional requirements shall apply to each permitted
use in the School District, except as specifically provided for in
this chapter:
|
Minimum Regulation-SD School District
| |
|---|---|
|
Lot area (gross)
|
2 acres
|
|
Lot width
|
200 feet
|
|
Building setback
|
40 feet
|
|
Rear yard
|
30 feet
|
|
Side yard (each):
|
20 feet
|
|
Improvement setback
|
20 feet
|
|
Buffer yard (depth)
|
10 feet
|
|
Maximum Regulations
| |
|
Building height
|
35 feet
|
|
Building coverage
|
20%
|
|
Impervious coverage
|
40%
|
5.
Land Development Plan. Prior to the issuance of a zoning or building
permit for a nonresidential land use that is permitted within the
School District, the applicant shall submit a land development plan
to the Planning Commission for review and comment. The Planning Commission
shall review each land development plan in accordance with all Township
standards and specifications concerning land development before recommending
a decision to the Board of Supervisors.
