The purpose of this article is to establish zoning districts
where compatible uses of land may be located and grouped at appropriate
densities to fulfill the community development goals and objectives
and implement the Comprehensive Plan.
A.
Pursuant to § 185-8 of this chapter, the whole of Clinton Township is hereby divided into the following classes of districts with the designations and general purpose outlined within the specific tables for each district within this article.
B.
For each district, a table of permitted and conditional uses is established.
The permitted uses and conditional uses for each district are shown
in the following tables of this chapter and are considered principal
uses unless clearly noted.
C.
Zoning certificates or permits for permitted uses shall be by the
Zoning Officer, who shall determine the application against all standards
for lot size, yard areas, parking, signs, and any additional applicable
regulations.
D.
Conditional uses may be granted or denied by the Board of Township Supervisors with the advice of the Planning Commission in accordance with the express standards and criteria of this chapter. Express criteria and standards for each conditional use may be found in the reference number cited under Article III. In granting a conditional use, the Supervisors may attach reasonable conditions as they may deem necessary to implement the purposes of this chapter and safeguard the neighborhood. Uses in each category shall be according to the common meaning of the term or according to definitions set forth in Article VII.
[Amended 8-26-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-04; 4-12-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-03; 8-9-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-04; 12-13-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-07]
The C-Conservation District is established to ensure that planning
for development near floodplains, steep slopes, wetlands and other
environmental hazard areas fully integrates a cognizance of the limitations
of the land.
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Table 185-16A
Conservation District Table of Allowable Uses
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Permitted Principal Uses
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Conditional Uses
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1 single-family dwelling per lot
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Service and repair business (See § 185-24)
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Ag tourism
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Mining and mineral extraction (See § 185-25)
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Forestry*
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Specialized animal raising and care (See § 185-26)
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Agricultural
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Mini storage facilities (See § 185-27)
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Agricultural services
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Communications towers (See § 185-28)
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Golf courses, country clubs and lodges
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Recreational campgrounds (See § 185-29)
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Gas and oil drilling (See § 185-64)
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Intensive outdoor recreation (See § 185-30)
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Preserved land (See § 185-61)
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Sawmills (§ 185-31)
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Permitted Accessory Uses
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Limited retail and service business (See § 185-32)
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No-impact home based business
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Veterinary clinic (See § 185-49)
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Agricultural and residential accessory buildings
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Home occupations (See § 185-43)
|
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Family and group day care homes
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Churches or places of assembly (See § 185-36)
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Short-term rentals; bed-and breakfasts; Airbnb rentals (See § 185-51.2)
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Alternative energy (See § 185-66 et seq.)
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NOTES:
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*
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Logging/timbering permit required.
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Table 185-16B
[Amended 5-22-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-01] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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Conservation District Lot Standards
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Dimension
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Single Family Dwellings
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Permitted Uses
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Conditional Uses
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Minimum lot area
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10 acres*
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10 acres
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10 acres
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Minimum lot width
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200 feet
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150 feet
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150 feet
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Minimum front yard
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75 feet
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75 feet
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75 feet
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Minimum side yard
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25 feet
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35 feet**
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35 feet**
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Minimum rear yard
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50 feet
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50 feet
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50 feet
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Maximum height
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35 feet
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45 feet
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45 feet
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Maximum coverage
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15%
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15%
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15%
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NOTES:
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|---|---|
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*
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See § 185-52 for additional options for property included in the Farmland Preservation Program of Clinton Township and Butler County.
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**
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Increases by 50 feet if next to a residential use.
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[Amended 8-26-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-04; 4-12-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-03; 8-9-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-04; 12-13-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-07]
The Agricultural Conservation District is meant to facilitate
the conservation of areas of high-quality farmland. It is also meant
to maximize means for farmland owners to realize income from their
property for compatible uses, and to minimize the impact of incompatible
development upon agricultural security within the Township.
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Table 185-17A
Agricultural Conservation District Table of Allowable Uses
| |
|---|---|
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Permitted Principal Uses
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Conditional Uses
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1 single-family detached dwelling per lot
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Service and repair businesses (See § 185-24)
|
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Ag tourism
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Mining and mineral extraction (See § 185-25)
|
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Forestry*
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Specialized animal raising and care (See § 185-26)
|
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Agricultural
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Mini storage facilities (See § 185-27)
|
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Agricultural services
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Communication towers (See § 185-28)
|
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Golf courses, country clubs and lodges
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Recreational campgrounds (See § 185-29)
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Gas and oil drilling (See § 185-64)
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Intensive outdoor recreation (See § 185-30)
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Preserved land (See § 185-61)
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Sawmills (See § 185-31)
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Municipal building
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Limited retail and service business (See § 185-32)
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Landscaping supply materials
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Cemeteries (See § 185-33)
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Permitted Accessory Uses
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Veterinary clinic (See § 185-49)
|
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No-impact home based business (see definition)
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Home occupations (See § 185-43)
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Agricultural and residential accessory buildings
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Churches or places of assembly (See § 185-36)
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Family and group day-care homes
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Day-care center (See § 185-34)
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Short-term rentals; bed-and-breakfasts; Airbnb rentals (See § 185-51.2)
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Alternative energy (See § 185-66 et seq.)
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NOTES:
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|---|---|
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*
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Logging/timbering permit is required.
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Table 185-17B
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|---|---|---|---|
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Agricultural Conservation District Lot Standards
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Dimension
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Single Family Dwellings
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Permitted Uses
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Conditional Uses
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Minimum lot area
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5 acres*
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5 acres
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5 acres
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Minimum lot width
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125 feet
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150 feet
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150 feet
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Minimum front yard
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75 feet
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75 feet
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75 feet
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Minimum side yard
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25 feet
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35 feet**
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35 feet**
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Minimum rear yard
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50 feet
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50 feet
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50 feet
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Maximum height
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35 feet
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45 feet
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45 feet
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Maximum coverage
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15%
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10%
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10%
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NOTES:
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*
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See § 185-52 for additional options for property included in the Farmland Preservation Program of Clinton Township and Butler County.
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**
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Increases by 50 feet if next to a residential use.
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[Amended 8-26-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-04; 7-13-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-01; 4-12-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-03; 8-9-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-04]
The Rural Residential District is meant to provide residential
opportunities for single-family dwellings and related uses in a rural
setting.
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Table 185-18A
Rural Residential District Table of Allowable Uses
| |
|---|---|
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Permitted Principal Uses
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Conditional Uses
|
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1 single-family detached dwelling per lot
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Cemeteries (See § 185-33)
|
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Municipal building
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Personal care homes (See § 185-35)
|
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Agriculture
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Gas and oil drilling
|
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Golf courses/country clubs
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Public and private schools (See § 185-36)
|
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Forestry*
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Home occupations (See § 185-43)
|
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1 two-family dwelling per lot, requires 1 TDR**
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Public utility structure (See § 185-51)
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Permitted Accessory Uses
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Churches or places of assembly (See § 185-36)
|
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No-impact home-based business
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Trailer court with TDRs (See § 185-61)
|
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Agricultural and residential accessory buildings
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6 dwellings per acre with TDRs (See § 185-61)**
|
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Family and group day-care homes
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Additional height with TDRs (See § 185-61)
|
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Short-term rentals; bed-and-breakfasts; Airbnb rentals (See § 185-51.2)
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Alternative energy (See § 185-66 et seq.)
| |
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NOTES:
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*
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Logging requires a permit.
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**
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One TDR for each additional dwelling unit per acre.
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Table 185-18B
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Rural Residential District Lot Standards
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Dimension
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Single Family Dwellings
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Permitted Uses
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Conditional Uses
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Minimum lot area
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1 acre
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2 acres
|
5 acres
|
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Minimum lot width
|
125 feet
|
150 feet
|
150 feet
|
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Minimum front yard
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75 feet
|
75 feet
|
75 feet
|
|
Minimum side yard
|
25 feet
|
35 feet
|
35 feet***
|
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Minimum rear yard
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50 feet
|
50 feet
|
50 feet***
|
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Maximum height
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35 feet
|
35 feet
|
45 feet
|
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Maximum coverage
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15%
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10%
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10%
|
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Maximum coverage with TDRs
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N/A
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80%**
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80%**
|
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Maximum height with TDRs
|
N/A
|
60 feet*
|
60 feet*
|
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NOTES:
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*
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One TDR for each 4,000 square feet of additional height above
35 feet.
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**
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One TDR for each 4,000 square feet of additional coverage above
10%.
|
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***
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Must increase by 50% if next to a residential lot.
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[Amended 8-26-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-04; 7-13-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-01; 4-12-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-03; 8-9-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-04]
The LB Limited Business is established to provide for businesses
that have lower infrastructure needs and neighborhood impacts than
the IP Industrial Park District, as well as housing types that can
thrive in a transitional mixed use setting, while providing for the
protection of both business and residential interests.
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Table 185-19A
LB Limited Business District Table of Allowable Uses
| |
|---|---|
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Permitted Principal Uses
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Conditional Uses
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1 single-family detached dwelling per lot
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Personal care homes (See § 185-35)
|
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Agriculture and forestry*
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Nursing homes and hospitals (See § 185-36)
|
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Agricultural services
|
Light manufacturing (See § 185-37)
|
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Gas and oil drilling (See § 185-64)
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Truck terminals, warehouses (See § 185-38)
|
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Professional offices
|
Car washes (See § 185-39)
|
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Business services
|
Public utility structure (See § 185-51)
|
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Landscape supply
|
Churches or places of assembly (See § 185-36)
|
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Permitted Accessory Uses
|
Service and repair businesses (See § 185-51.2)
|
|
No-impact home-based business (See definition)
|
Corporate offices, research labs (See § 185-41)
|
|
Agricultural and residential accessory buildings
|
Limited retail (See § 185-32)
|
|
Family and group day-care homes
|
Day-care centers (See § 185-34)
|
|
Home occupations
|
Auto sales and service (See § 185-39)
|
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Short-term rentals; bed-and-breakfasts; Airbnb rentals (See § 185-51.2)
| |
|
Alternative energy (See § 185-66 et seq.)
| |
|
NOTES:
| |
|
*
|
Logging/timbering requires a permit.
|
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Table 185-19B
| |||
|---|---|---|---|
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LB Limited Business District Lot Standards
| |||
|
Dimension
|
Single Family Dwellings
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Permitted Uses
|
Conditional Uses
|
|
Minimum lot area
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1 acre
|
2 acres
|
5 acres
|
|
Minimum lot width
|
125 feet
|
150 feet
|
150 feet
|
|
Minimum front yard
|
75 feet
|
75 feet
|
75 feet
|
|
Minimum side yard
|
25 feet
|
35 feet
|
35 feet
|
|
Minimum rear yard
|
50 feet
|
50 feet
|
50 feet
|
|
Maximum height
|
35 feet
|
45 feet
|
45 feet
|
|
Maximum coverage
|
15%
|
10%
|
10%
|
|
Maximum coverage with TDRs
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
50%**
|
|
Maximum height with TDRs
|
N/A
|
N/A
|
60 feet*
|
|
NOTES:
| |
|
*
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One TDR for each 4,000 square feet of additional height above
45 feet.
|
|
**
|
One TDR for each 4,000 square feet of additional coverage above
10%.
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[Amended 8-26-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-04; 7-13-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-01]
The IP Industrial Park District is established to provide for
businesses and high-impact land uses that require significant infrastructure.
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Table 185-20A
IP Industrial Park District Table of Allowable Uses
| |
|---|---|
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Permitted Principal Uses
|
Conditional Uses
|
|
Light industry
|
Heavy industry (See § 185-42)
|
|
Professional offices
|
Communication towers (See § 185-28)
|
|
Corporate offices
|
Building material yards (See § 185-44)
|
|
Research and laboratories
|
Salvage yards and recycling centers (See § 185-45)
|
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Truck terminals
|
Correctional facility
|
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Warehouses and wholesale businesses
|
Public utility structures
|
|
Retail businesses of not more than 50,000 square feet
|
Sanitary landfills
|
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Shopping centers of not more than 50,000 square feet
|
Flea markets
|
|
Restaurants
|
Oil and gas drilling
|
|
Hotels
|
Compressor stations
|
|
Agricultural supply and services
|
Indoor/outdoor commercial recreation
|
|
Places of assembly
|
TDRs for higher lot coverage
|
|
Oil and gas drilling
|
TDRs for higher building heights
|
|
Permitted Accessory Uses
|
Sexually oriented business (See § 185-47)
|
|
Accessory day care for employees
|
Billboards (See § 185-60F)
|
|
Agricultural accessory buildings
|
Solar farms
|
|
Accessory buildings
| |
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Table 185-20B
| ||
|---|---|---|
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IP Industrial Park District Lot Standards
| ||
|
Dimension
|
Permitted Uses
|
Conditional Uses
|
|
Minimum lot area
|
2 acres
|
2 acres
|
|
Minimum lot width
|
150 feet
|
150 feet
|
|
Minimum front yard
|
75 feet
|
75 feet
|
|
Minimum side yard
|
25 feet
|
25 feet
|
|
Minimum rear yard
|
50 feet
|
50 feet
|
|
Maximum height
|
45 feet
|
45 feet
|
|
Maximum coverage
|
10%
|
10%
|
|
Maximum coverage with TDRs
|
80%**
|
80%**
|
|
Maximum height with TDRs
|
60 feet*
|
60 feet*
|
|
*
|
One TDR for each 4,000 square feet of additional height above
45 feet
|
|
**
|
One TDR for each 4,000 square feet of additional coverage above
10%. Buffer areas are required where Industrial abuts other districts.
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[Added 8-26-2019 by Ord.
No. 2019-04; amended 7-13-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-01; 4-12-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-03]
The Corridor Preservation District serves as a transition for
the Route 228 Corridor that transitions from the Residential District
to the Agricultural District. It allows for innovative commercial
and residential development while ensuring sound highway access, managed
principles and preservation of prime farmland.
A.
Community development goals and objectives.
(1)
To prevent the encroachment of future development upon existing rights-of-way
for major transportation corridors within the Township.
(2)
To prevent the encroachment of use by future development which may
be comprised through proximity to increased traffic on major corridors.
(3)
To foster greater interconnectivity between developments and facilitate
the separation of local destination traffic from traffic passing through
the Township.
(4)
To reduce the proliferation of access points on to principal roads
in the Township.
(5)
To protect the capability of principal roads to conduct traffic smoothly
and efficiently.
(6)
To preserve prime agricultural areas and historic concentrations
of farmland.
(7)
To preserve historic buildings by offering innovative opportunities
for re-use.
(8)
To implement the Municipal Comprehensive Plan and associated studies.
(9)
To create transitional areas between agricultural and development
areas.
B.
Corridor Preservation District use regulations.
[Amended 4-12-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-03; 8-9-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-04]
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Table 185-21A
[Amended 5-22-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-01] | |
|---|---|
|
Corridor Preservation District Table of Allowable Uses
| |
|
Permitted Principal Uses
|
Conditional Uses
|
|
1 single-family dwelling per lot
|
Adaptive reuses
|
|
Ag tourism
|
Conversion of single-family dwellings
|
|
Agriculture and ag services
|
Retail business
|
|
Forestry*
|
Restaurants
|
|
Golf courses, country clubs, lodges
|
Convenience stores/gas stations
|
|
Gas and oil drilling (§ 185-64)
|
Professional offices
|
|
Preserved land with TDRs
|
Personal care and nursing homes
|
|
Landscape supply materials
|
Personal services
|
|
Preserved land (§ 185-61)
|
Short-term rentals; bed-and-breakfasts; Airbnb rentals (§ 185-51.2)
|
|
Municipal building
|
Alternative energy (§ 185-66 et seq.)
|
|
Permitted Accessory Uses
| |
|
No-impact home business (definition)
| |
|
Ag and residential accessory buildings
| |
|
Family day-care homes
| |
|
NOTES:
| |
|
*
|
Logging/timbering permit required.
|
C.
Lot standards. Such conditional uses shall conform to the following
lot, yard and height standards per Table 185-21B.
[Amended 5-22-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-01]
|
Table 185-21B
Corridor Preservation District Lot Standards
| |||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Dimension
|
Single-Family Dwelling
|
Permitted Uses*
|
Conditional Uses
|
|
Minimum lot area
|
5 acres
|
5 acres
|
5 acres
|
|
Minimum lot width
|
200 feet
|
200 feet
|
200 feet
|
|
Minimum front yard
|
175 feet
|
175 feet
|
175 feet
|
|
Minimum side yard
|
35 feet
|
35 feet
|
35 feet
|
|
Minimum rear yard
|
50 feet
|
50 feet
|
50 feet
|
|
Maximum height
|
35 feet
|
35 feet
|
35 feet
|
|
Maximum coverage
|
15%
|
10%
|
10%
|
|
NOTES:
| |
|
*
|
Agricultural fences may be placed at the edge of the right-of-way.
|
D.
Conditional use provisions within the Corridor Preservation District.
(1)
Professional office/personal and professional services/limited retail
and service business:
(a)
The developer shall present a sketch plan that includes elevations
or architectural perspectives, and illustrates that the proposed building
is architecturally compatible with the neighborhood. This sketch plan
shall show consistency with any design manual adopted by the Township
and the overall design standards of this article.
(b)
Signage shall be limited to one sign of no more than four square
feet for each yard fronting a public street. Illuminated signs shall
be lit by indirect means.
(c)
The Supervisors may limit the hours of operation as a reasonable
additional condition and safeguard.
(2)
Adaptive re-use.
(a)
This section derives its authority from Section 603(g)(2) of
the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code[1] and is adopted for the expressed purpose of encouraging
the adaptive reuse of historic or nontaxable buildings within the
Township to both promote historic preservation and to return vacant
nontaxable properties to the tax rolls. The Township may require evidence
of the structures' historic use and its eligibility for adaptive reuse
provisions.
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10603(g)(2).
(b)
Applicability. This section shall apply to former public buildings
(including schools, churches, armories, and private clubs) or other
historic buildings, such as rail depots, former storefront commercial
buildings or other vacant buildings not constructed for residential
purposes.
(d)
Any expansion of a structure being approved as an adaptive re-use
shall meet all applicable yard and coverage standards for the proposed
use.
(3)
Conversion of single-family dwelling. Existing single-family dwellings
may, by conditional use, be converted to the following uses as defined
by this chapter: professional offices, apartment dwellings for up
to two families, personal care homes, veterinary offices, personal
services, funeral parlors, and retail businesses, provided:
(a)
The single-family dwelling has access to only a principal road,
or is a corner lot, facing a principal road.
(b)
The conversion will not entail an expansion of the structure
greater than 25% of existing floor area.
(c)
Side and rear yards may be required to install Type II or Type
IV buffering as defined by this chapter.
(d)
Evidence is presented that there is no deed covenant preventing
the use.
(e)
The developer agrees to reserve front or side yard right-of-way
to allow shared access with abutting properties which may be converted
or developed in the future. A plan shall be submitted illustrating
how such access could be developed, and a willingness to develop shared
entrances with neighboring properties. These shared access agreements
shall indicate that these are to remain private rights-of-way between
abutting property owners and should include shared maintenance responsibilities
between all parties if the rights-of-way are ever opened.
(f)
If abutting properties have been developed pursuant to this
conditional use, subsequent conversions shall present a plan for shared
access with such properties.
(4)
Personal care home/nursing home. The purpose of this use is to provide
opportunity for a variety of housing types with associated levels
of care that will meet the needs of older persons who may wish to
remain in their community or neighborhood.
(a)
The developer shall present a sketch plan that includes elevations
or architectural perspectives, and illustrates that the proposed building
is architecturally compatible with the neighborhood. This sketch plan
shall show consistency with any design manual adopted by the Township
and the overall design standards of this article.
(b)
Shall be located on a paved public street that has two means
of entrance and exit, and with a minimum cartway width of 24 feet.
(c)
One sign is permitted per street frontage. Such signs shall
be no greater than 16 square feet.
[Amended 5-22-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-01]
(d)
The design and landscaping shall be compatible with, and preserve
the character of, adjoining residential uses.
(e)
All parking and recreation/play areas that abut residential
uses shall provide screen planting.
(f)
Any outdoor lighting shall be designed to prevent glare to adjoining properties and meet standards of Chapter 85, Lighting, Outdoor, of the Code of the Township of Clinton.
(g)
Such uses shall have, and present, all needed local, county,
state or federal permits, or applications for needed permits. If needed
permits are in the application stages, the final approval for the
same shall be a condition prior to issuing a certificate of occupancy.
(5)
Convenience store/gasoline service station.
(a)
Any gas canopies and pumps shall be located in side or rear
lot lines. Canopy integration to building and site walls is desired;
multiple canopies or canopies that express differing architectural
masses are encouraged. Canopy height should not exceed 14 feet, with
the overall height not exceeding 17 feet. Canopy clearance should
be clearly indicated. Canopy ceilings should be textured or have a
flat finish. Lighted bands or tubes or applied bands of corporate
color are discouraged.
(b)
Gas tank vents shall be an integral part of the building design
in terms of form, color, and texture.
(c)
Site lighting should minimize direct and reflected glare and excess brightness, meeting all standards of Chapter 85, Lighting, Outdoor.
(d)
Pump island design should appear well organized and should not
contribute to visual clutter. All design elements should be architecturally
integrated with other structures on site (color, material, and detailing);
colors should be muted; translucent materials and internally lighted
cabinets are discouraged; and a pump island curb or bollard is recommended.
(e)
A maximum of three signs are permitted. One pole sign of no
greater than 20 feet in height, one ground sign of no more than five
feet in height and 80 square feet in area, and one wall sign of no
more than 80 square feet in area.
E.
Access management design standards for all uses within the Corridor
Preservation District.
(1)
Minimum front yard setback for all buildings and parking areas from
principal road right-of-way shall be at least 175 feet for all lots
as permanent open space.
[Amended 5-22-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-01]
(a)
Setback exceptions. The following uses may be exceptions from setback requirements in Subsection E(1) if they meet acceptable performance standards:
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Use
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Standard
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Agriculture
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The agriculture use includes no permanent building or structure
affixed permanently, except for fences which may encroach the right-of-way.
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Signs
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Signs meeting all other Township standards may encroach to 25
feet from the right-of-way.
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Fencing
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Zero feet at the right-of-way
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(b)
Nonconforming lots. Lots predating the effective date of this
chapter may be exempted from rear and side yard requirements in order
to meet front yard setbacks if they lack sufficient depth to maintain
all setbacks. However, in doing so, the Zoning Officer may not reduce
side or rear yard requirements by more than 50%, and all coverage
standards shall be maintained.
(c)
Corner lots. Lots which abut a principal road, as defined by
this chapter, and another public road or street, must design all access
to connect to the road or street not designated as a principal road.
(d)
Access roads, driveways and local streets. All lots are limited
to one access point or connection to a principal road. Additional
access points shall only be permitted as a conditional accessory use,
provided that the developer can present a traffic study illustrating
how the additional access point meets the development goals of this
section. All new access roads, driveways or local streets must conform
to the performance standards of this article.
[1]
Where access roads, driveways and new local streets access a
principal road which has another public road, street or parking area
for more than 10 vehicles on the opposite side of said principal road,
the point of access shall be coordinated to directly coincide with
the preexisting access point.
[2]
New access roads, driveways or local streets shall meet principal
streets at right angles.
[3]
New access roads, driveways and new local streets shall provide
turn lanes based upon anticipated daily vehicle trips.
[4]
Connection spacing. New access roads, driveways and new local
streets shall maximize distance from all previous connections on the
same side of a principal road. At a minimum, connections shall be
placed at least 300 feet from other connections. Driveway spacing
shall be configured to provide maximum distance between individual
lots. This may be achieved by maximum driveway spacing, or shared
private driveways (with accompanying maintenance agreements).
(e)
Corner clearance. New corner lots created after the effective
date of this chapter shall provide minimum frontage for the district
in which the lot is located on both streets in which the lot fronts.
Access drives shall be placed to maintain maximum distance from the
intersection. No access drive shall be nearer than 200 feet to an
intersection as measured to end of road right-of-way.
(2)
In addition to general standards in § 185-21E, the following standard shall also apply. Where more than one new lot fronts upon and maintains an access point to a principal road, driveway spacing shall be configured to provide maximum distance between individual lots. This may be achieved by maximum driveway spacing, or shared private business driveways (with accompanying maintenance agreements).
F.
Building design standards within the Corridor Preservation District.
(1)
Building designs shall emulate traditional architectural forms found
in rural parts of the Township and region. Examples include traditional
farmhouses, and rural or agricultural accessory buildings, such as
barns. New buildings shall conform to any design manual adopted by
ordinance.
(2)
No new building shall be greater than 50,000 square feet in gross
floor area.
(3)
Groups of commercial buildings shall be clustered to emulate traditional
forms. Buildings shall utilize gable roof designs.
(4)
Blank windowless walls shall be avoided on the facade of buildings,
or any wall of a building facing another building's principal entrance.
[Added 8-26-2019 by Ord.
No. 2019-04; amended 7-13-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-01; 8-9-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-04; 5-22-2023 by Ord. No. 2023-01]
A.
The Traditional Neighborhood Development District is intended to
create a town center. It encourages innovation in residential and
nonresidential development which makes use of a mixed use form of
development. To allow for a pedestrian-oriented neighborhood to minimize
traffic congestion and to blend in with the surrounding districts.
Restricted access to Saxonburg Boulevard is required to minimize impedance
to the flow of traffic through the Township.
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Table 185-22A
Traditional Neighborhood Development District Table of Allowable
Uses*
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|---|---|
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Permitted Principal Uses**
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Conditional Uses**
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Single-family dwellings
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Adaptive reuses
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Multiple-family dwellings
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Conversion of single-family dwellings
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Second-floor residence above a business
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Retail business
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Personal care or nursing home
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Restaurants
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Professional offices
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Convenience stores/gas stations
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Banks or financial institutions
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Hotels
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Personal services
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Increase densities with TDRs (§ 185-61)
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Churches or places of assembly
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Alternative energy (§ 185-66 et seq.)
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Family day-care homes
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Short-term rentals
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NOTES:
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*
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See § 185-78 for descriptions.
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**
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Buildings other than single-family dwellings must use public
water and sewage.
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Table 185-22B
Traditional Neighborhood Development District Lot Standards*
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|---|---|---|---|
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Dimension
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Single-Family Dwellings
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Permitted Uses
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Conditional Uses
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Minimum lot area
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5 acres
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5 acres
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5 acres
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Minimum lot width
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200 feet
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200 feet
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200 feet
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Minimum front yard
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75 feet
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75 feet
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75 feet
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Minimum side yard
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35 feet
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35 feet
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35 feet
|
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Minimum rear yard
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50 feet
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50 feet
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50 feet
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Maximum height
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35 feet
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35 feet
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35 feet
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Maximum coverage
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80%
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80%
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80%
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NOTES:
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*
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Buildings other than single-family dwellings must use public
water and sewage.
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