WRIGHT CODE parking and/or storage shall be permitted in the buffer area.

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1 WRIGHT CODE parking and/or storage shall be permitted in the buffer area. (f) In addition, commercial lighting shall be directed away from adjoining and/or abutting properties. E. Supplementary regulations. (See Article 8.) F. Subdivision and Land Development. Any property proposed to be divided into parcels or developed in accordance with the definitions of a subdivision or land development, as provided in Article 2 of this chapter, shall also be subject to the governing regulations and provisions of the Wright Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance [Chapter 131] B-2 Highway Commercial District. A. Permitted Uses. (1) Retail business, including or similar to the sale of: (a) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) (l) Animal kennels. Artist, music and hobby supplies. Automotive supplies. Clothing and clothing accessories. Commercial greenhouses, nurseries and garden shops. Contractors offices, shops and storage yards (for commercial uses which sell products such as lumber, building, hearing, plumbing, electrical, masonry, fencing and related material). Convenience stores. Convenience stores with gas sales. Equipment sales and repair. Florist shops. Food/grocery. Greeting cards, books and stationery. (m) Hardware

2 ZONING (n) (o) (p) (q) (r) (s) Household goods and appliances. Lumber yards. Office equipment and supplies. Pharmaceutical products. Sporting goods. Variety goods. (2) Service-oriented business including or similar to: (a) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g) (h) (i) (j) (k) Animal hospital/veterinarian clinic Automotive sales. Banks Day care centers. Essential public utility facilities as defined in Article 2 of this Chapter (excluding storage yards). Funeral homes. Gasoline service stations. Health clubs. Medical offices and clinics. Motels and hotels. Personal services. (1) Private garage (storage of commercial vehicles). (m) Professional offices. (n) (o) (p) Repair garage. Restaurants. Tire retreading and recapping

3 WRIGHT CODE (q) (r) Taverns. Warehouse facilities, including self-storage. (3) Recreation and entertainment related business including or similar to: (a) (c) (d) (e) Commercial recreational facilities. Entertainment facilities. Private recreational facilities. Public recreational facilities. Social halls, clubs and community centers. (4) Residential Uses. (a) (c) (d) Dwelling over and/or attached to business. Group residences. Nursing homes. Accessory uses to the above. (5) Accessory uses to all uses permitted by right. B. Uses Permitted by Special Exception. (1) Car wash. (2) Contractors yards. (3) Hotels/motels. (4) Outdoor storage (as defined in Article 2 of this Chapter.) (5) Public uses. (6) Trucking facilities and terminals (7) Accessory uses to the above. (8) Colleges. [Added by Ord. No. 187] (9) Vocational schools. [Added by Ord. No. 187]

4 ZONING (10) Place of worship. [Added by Ord. No. 187] (11) Commercial recreational facilities that provide: [Added by Ord. No. 187] (a) (c) (d) Go-carts. Motor cross. ATV courses. Any type of motorized recreational vehicles. (12) Institutional uses. [Added by Ord. No. 187] (13) Accessory uses to the above. C. Conditional Uses. (See Article 7.) (1) Adult uses (as defined in Article 2.) [Text continued on following page.]

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6 ZONING (2) Methadone clinic (3) Shopping center. (4) Any nonresidential use permitted by right or by special exception shall be deemed a conditional use if it involves either of the following: (a) (c) The initial or cumulative disturbance which equals or exceeds eighty-seven thousand one hundred twenty (87,120) square feet of surface area. The initial or cumulative construction, placement or installation which equals or exceeds forty-three thousand five hundred sixty (43,560) square feet of buildings, structures and/or other impervious surface area. Any use which utilizes and/or stores any hazardous substances as so defined in Article 2 of this Chapter. D. Dimensional Regulations. Each principal building, structure and/or use shall be governed by the following regulations, unless more restrictive standards are applicable, including but not limited to State regulations and supplementary regulations contained in Article 8 of this Chapter. (1) Minimum Lot Area. (a) Fifteen thousand (15,000) square feet, subject to the lot being serviced by public sewers and public water. One (1) acre when serviced by an onlot sewage disposal system. (2) Minimum lot width: one hundred (100) feet. (3) Front Yard. The minimum front yard shall be not less than fifty (50) feet in dept as measured from the front lot line. (4) Rear Yard. The rear yard shall be not less than twenty-five (25) feet in depth as measured from the rear lot line. (5) Side Yard. The side yard shall be not less than fifteen (15) feet on each side. (6) Lot Coverage. Not more than forty (40) percent of the lot area shall be covered by buildings or structures. Total impervious cover shall not exceed fifty (50) percent. (7) Building Height. The maximum height of any building shall not exceed three (3) stories or forty (40) feet. (8) Buffer Area. Where a B-2 Highway Commercial District abuts or adjoins a district permitting residences as a principal permitted use, there shall be a buffer area along the

7 WRIGHT CODE district boundary line within the B-2 Highway Commercial District along the side and rear boundaries with the residential district. The buffer area shall be a minimum of twentyfive (25) feet in depth and shall be used for no other purpose than planting and screening. (a) (c) (d) (e) (f) Screening shall be provided by a continuous view-restrictive screen at least six (6) feet to eight (8) feet in height designed to obscure the view of the buildings and other facilities from residential districts and uses. For the purpose of this Chapter, when a buffer area is required it shall be deemed to represent a fence or stone wall with or without cork, trees, shrubs or a combination thereof. All plant materials shall be six (6) feet to eight (8) feet in height at the time of planting and placed to provide view restrictions. Walls, earth mounds and fences (or a combination thereof) may be included with the plant material to compliment and provide variety to the screen. Grass or other living ground cover shall be planted, mulched and maintained on all portions of the landscaped screen not occupied by other landscaped material. All required plant material, which dies, must be replaced by the owner or developer. Existing vegetation and/or natural features may be used to meet buffer area requirements, provided the location and composition of existing plant materials and/or natural features will result in screening that meets the requirements of this Section. A buffer area shall not be used for any other purpose than its intended effect as a buffer. As such, no other use, including nut not limited to, structures, buildings, signs, parking and/or storage shall be permitted in the buffer area. In addition, commercial lighting shall be directed away from adjoining and/or abutting properties. E. Supplementary Regulations. (See Article 8.) F. Subdivision and Land Development. Any property proposed to be divided into parcels or developed in accordance with the definitions of a "subdivision" or "land development," as provided in Article 2 of this Chapter, shall also be subject to the governing regulations and provisions of the Wright Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance [Chapter 131] I-1 Industrial District. A. Permitted Uses. (1) Automotive sales

8 ZONING (2) Billboard signs. (3) Contractor s offices, shops and storage yards (for commercial uses, electrical, masonry, fencing and related material). (4) Electronic equipment and products. (5) Equipment sales and repairs. (6) Essential public utility facilities as defined in Article 2 of this chapter. (7) Gasoline service stations. (8) Light industry (as defined in Article 2). (9) Lumberyards. (10) Machine shops and sheet metal shops. (11) Outdoor storage as defined in Article 2. (12) Print shops. (13) Public uses. (14) Public utility facilities. (15) Repair garages. (16) Research and testing facilities. (17) Stone or monument works. (18) Trucking facilities and terminals. (19) Warehouse and distribution facilities. (20) Warehousing, including self-storage facilities. (21) Accessory uses to the above. B. Uses Permitted by Special Exception. (See Article 6.) (1) Bulk fuel storage. (2) Commercial retail activities and services when incidental to a principal permitted use. (3) Heavy industrial uses (as defined in Article 2). (4) Recycling facilities. (5) Wireless commercial communication sites and support structures /12/2013

9 WRIGHT CODE C. Conditional Uses. (See Article 7.) (1) Automotive wrecking yards. (2) Extraction, excavation and/or removal of natural resources. (3) Junkyards. (4) Solid waste facilities. (5) Staging areas. (6) Transfer stations. (7) Any nonresidential use permitted by right or by special exception shall be deemed a conditional use if the principal use utilizes and/or stores hazardous substances, as so defined in Article 2 of this chapter, as the primary function of the principal use. [Amended by Ord. No. 204] D. Dimensional Regulations. Each principal building, structure and/or use shall be governed by the following regulations, unless more restrictive standards are applicable, including but not limited to State regulations and supplementary regulations contained in Article 8 of this chapter. (1) Minimum Lot Area. Each lot shall have a minimum area of not less than one (1) acre. (2) Minimum Lot Width. Each lot shall have a lot width not less than one hundred fifty (150) feet. (3) Front Yard. The minimum front yard shall be not less than forty (40) feet in depth as measured from the front lot line. (4) Rear Yard. The rear yard shall be not less than fifty (50) feet in depth as measured from (Cont d on page 14565) /12/2013

10 ZONING the rear lot line. (5) Side Yard. The side yard shall be not less than twenty-five (25) feet on each side. (6) Lot Coverage. Not more than fifty (50) percent of the lot area shall be covered by buildings or structures. Total impervious cover shall not exceed sixty (60) percent. (7) Building Height. The maximum height of any building shall not exceed three (3) stories or forty (40) feet. (8) Buffer Area. The I-1 Industrial District shall have a buffer area along the district boundary lines and where an I-1 Industrial District abuts or adjoins a district permitting residences as a principal permitted use. There shall be a buffer area along the district boundary line within the I-1 Industrial District along the side and rear boundaries with the residential district. The buffer area shall have a depth of not less than fifty (50) feet and shall be used for no other purpose than planting and screening. The buffer area shall be either maintained in its natural state or planted in trees and shrubbery or shall include a stone cork fence for sound reduction if deemed to be necessary by the Planning Commission. (a) Screening shall be provided by a continuous view-restrictive screen at least eight (8) feet in height designed to obscure the view of the buildings and other facilities from residential districts and uses. (c) (d) (e) (f) For the purpose of this Chapter when a buffer area is required, it shall be deemed to represent a fence or stone wall with or without cork, trees, shrubs or a combination thereof. All plant materials shall be eight (8) feet in height at the time of planting and placed to provide view restrictions. Walls, earth mounds and fences (or a combination thereof) may be included with the plant material to compliment and provide variety to the screen. Grass or other living ground cover shall be planted, mulched and maintained on all portions of the landscaped screen not occupied by other landscaped material. All required plant material, which dies, must be replaced by the owner or developer. Existing vegetation and/or natural features may be used to meet buffer area requirements, provided the location and composition of existing plan materials and/or natural features will result in screening that meets the requirements of this Section. A buffer area shall not be used for any other purpose other than its intended effect as a buffer. As such, no other use, including but not limited to, structures, buildings, signs, parking and/or storage shall be permitted in the buffer area. In addition, commercial lighting shall be directed away from adjoining and/or abutting properties

11 WRIGHT CODE E. Permitted Noise Levels. Any person or use of property within the I-1 District shall not cause a sound from a stationary source which exceeds the sound level as set forth below. The term "maximum permissible decibel levels" shall be the decibel measurement of sound when measured at any point within any other property affected by the sound. Measurement shall be made by a duly authorized individual who is knowledgeable in the proper use of the measurement equipment. MAIMUM PERMISSIBLE DECIBEL LEVELS I-1 ZONING DISTRICT DECIBEL LEVEL Daytime DECIBEL LEVEL Night Time F. Supplementary Regulations. (See Article 8.) G. Subdivision and Land Development. Any property proposed to be divided into parcels or developed in accordance with the definitions of a "subdivision" or a "land development," as provided in Article 2 of this Chapter shall also be subject to the governing regulations and provision of the Wright Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance [Chapter 131]. H. Prohibited Uses. The following uses are hereby expressly prohibited within the I-1 District: (1) Places of worship. (2) Dwellings. (3) Semi-public uses. (4) Schools, day-care centers, nursery schools and similar institutions and/or similar uses. [Added by Ord. No. 178]

12 ZONING Regulations By District R-1 Single Family Residence R-1A 3 Single Family Residence TABLE 1 ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS R-1B Single Family Residence R-2 Multifamily Residence C-1 11 Conservation B-1 Neighborhood Commercial B-2 Highway Commercial I-1 Industrial Front Yard 35 ft 35 ft 35 ft 35 ft 50 ft 30 ft ft 40 ft Rear Yard 30 ft 30 ft 30 ft 30 ft 50 ft 25 ft 25 ft 50 ft Each Side Yard 10 ft 10 ft 10 ft 10 ft 25 ft 10 ft 15 ft 25 ft Lot Area 11,250 Sq. Ft 1 20,000 Sq. Ft 1 7,500 Sq. Ft 1 10,000 Sq. Ft 4 7,500 Sq. Ft 12,500 Sq Ft 5 Multifamily 6 Width 75 ft Ft 60 ft 2 60 ft 7 75 ft ft ft 10 1 Acre 11,250 Sq Ft 1 15,000 Sq Ft 1 1 Acre 150 ft 75 ft ft 150 ft Maximum Stories 2½ 2½ 2½ 3 2½ 2½ 3 3 Maximum Height 35 ft 35 ft 35 ft 40 ft 35 ft 35 ft 40 ft. 40 ft. Maximum Lot Coverage 20% Structures 30% Total Impervious Cover 20% Structures 30% Total Impervious Cover One (1) acre is required for lots lacking public sewage. 35% Structures 40% Total Impervious Cover [Amended by Ord. No. 187] 35% Structures 45% Total Impervious Cover A minimum of one hundred (100) feet is required for lots lacking public sewers and/or public water. 20% Structures 25% Total Impervious Cover 30% Structures 50% Total Impervious Cover Separate regulations apply to conservation subdivision. See through [Amended by Ord. No. 236] Public sewers but no public water. Required for two-family dwelling. 40% Structures 50% Total Impervious Cover 50% Structures 60% Total Impervious Cover Three thousand (3,000) square feet of lot area in single-residential structure with three (3) or more dwelling units, excluding mid-rise structures (see ); all other mulfamily dwelling maximum density of fifteen (15) dwelling units per acre. Required with minimum lot size of seven thousand five hundred (7,500) square feet. Required with minimum lot size of twelve thousand five hundred (12,500) square feet. Required with multifamily dwellings, excluding mid-rise structures (see ). Required for all multifamily dwellings with maximum density of ten (10) dwelling units per acre. Separate regulations apply to conservation subdivision. See through [Amended by Ord. No. 236] Fifty (50) feet is required when parking is located in the front yard area of the building /12/2013

13 WRIGHT CODE TABLE 2 SPECIAL ECEPTION USES BY ZONING DISTRICT USE R-1 R-1A R-1B R-2 C-1 B-1 B-2 I-1 Animal Kennels Animal Hospitals or Clinics Banks and similar financial institutions Boarding or Rooming Homes Bulk Fuel Storage Car Wash Cemeteries Colleges Commercial Recreational Facilities that include go-carts, motor cross, ATV courses or any type of similar motorized recreational vehicle Commercial Recreational Facilities Commercial retail activities and services when incidental to a principal permitted use Commercial Stables Community Center Contractors Yards Convenience Stores with Gas Sales Day Care Center Day Care Homes Dwelling over and/or attached to a Business Entertainment Facilities Funeral Homes Gasoline Service Stations Group Residences Heavy Industrial Uses

14 USE R-1 R-2 R-1B R-2 C-1 B-1 B-2 I-1 Home Occupations Hotels/Motels Institutional Uses Model Homes Nursing Homes Outdoor Storage Place of Worship Private Recreational Facilities Public Recreational Facilities Public Uses (except storage yards) Public Uses (including storage yards) Public Utility Facilities Recycling Facilities Schools Sewage Disposal Plants Taverns (excluding live entertainment Temporary Trailers (nonresidential) Two-Family Dwellings Vocational Schools Wireless Commercial Communications Sites and Support Structures Trucking Facilities and Terminals /5/2009

15 TABLE 3 CONDITIONAL USES BY ZONING DISTRICT [Amended by Ord. No. 204; by Ord. No. 222] USE R-1 R-1A R-1B R-2 C-1 B-1 B-2 I-1 Adult Uses Airports and Heliports Any use which utilizes and/or stores any hazardous substances Any nonresidential use, if the principal use utilizes and/or stores hazardous substances as the primary function of the principal use Automotive Wrecking Yards Extraction, excavation and/or removal of natural resources Junkyards Methadone Clinic Mid-rise Residential Structures Mobile Home Parks Neighborhood shopping center Nonresidential use involving the initial or cumulative disturbance which equals or exceeds 87,120 square feet of surface area Nonresidential use involving the initial or cumulative construction, placement or installation which equals or exceeds 43,560 square feet of buildings, structures and/or other impervious surface area Planned Residential Developments Shopping Center Solid Waste Facilities Staging Areas Transfer Stations /5/2009

16 ZONING Purpose. ARTICLE 6 Special Exceptions The purpose of a use classified as a special exception is to provide expressed standards for regulating unique or special characteristics of certain uses which may otherwise allow such uses to be permitted by right within their respective zoning district, as provided in Article 5, Zoning District Regulations General Provisions. [Amended by Ord. No. 236] The authority for approving or denying applications for uses permitted by special exception shall be vested in the Zoning Hearing Board in accordance with the provision contained in Article 15 of this chapter. Decisions by the Zoning Hearing Board shall be made pursuant to the standards and criteria set forth in Article 15 ( 1504), the respective zoning district in which the use is located, all other applicable regulations of this chapter, other ordinances of the Township and any applicable State and/or Federal regulations. All applications for special exception uses which involve new construction shall be initially referred to the Wright Township Planning Commission for its review and comment along with any recommendation it may wish to render to the Zoning Hearing Board Site Plan. Uses classified as a special exception shall file, in addition to a zoning permit, a site plan at a scale of not greater than one (1) inch equals fifty (50) feet, which shall be submitted to the Zoning Officer. Such plan shall provide all applicable information required for the Zoning Hearing Board to render a decision, including but not limited to the following: A. The location and size of all buildings and structures, both principal and accessory. B. The location of all off-street parking areas and/or loading areas. C. The location of all open space areas, including buffer areas and fencing, if applicable. D. Traffic access to the site and internal traffic circulation within the site. E. All streets, both public and private, within five hundred (500) feet of the site. F. Contours of the site for each five (5) feet of change in elevation, based upon a field survey of the site, with the name of the person or firm who conducted the survey and the date of the survey. G. The location, nature and terms of any existing or proposed easements on the site and any easements both onsite and offsite which are used or intended to be used for access to the site /12/2013