Township of Lower Allen - Zoning Districts

C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District

Consistent with the general purposes of this chapter and the goals and objectives of the Lower Allen Township Comprehensive Plan, the specific intent of this article is:

A. To provide standards for the development of commercial uses to serve surrounding residential districts and uses.
B. To provide for smaller-scale neighborhood-oriented businesses so as to reduce traffic flow to major commercial areas throughout the Township.

For complete information, please reference Article VIII: C-1 Neighborhood Commercial District.

C-2 General Commercial District

Consistent with the general purposes of this chapter and the goals and objectives of the Lower Allen Township Comprehensive Plan, the specific intent of this article is:

A. To provide standards for the development of a variety of general commercial uses.
B. To establish these districts in existing commercial areas and to allow for the reasonable expansion of such uses.
C. To develop standards designed to minimize traffic congestion and to provide for public conveniences.

For complete information, please reference Article XI: C-2 General Commercial District.

C-3 Business Park District

The intent of this district is to provide for the orderly and integrated development of a campus-like professional business park consisting of a variety of light industrial and office facilities and uses for local residents, as well as the general public, encompassing uses which will:

A. Encourage the construction on and continued use of land for a variety of nonresidential uses that are generally less intensive than uses permitted within the C-2 General Commercial District and are compatible with abutting residential areas.
B. Provide reasonable performance standards for the establishment of structures and uses that will permit continued economic development, yet conserve the value of abutting residential areas. Such performance standards shall manage the type and intensity of uses permitted and minimize impact upon abutting residential areas.
C. Provide for and create a transition zone between residential districts and other more intensive commercial and industrial districts.

For complete information, please reference Article X: C-3 Business Park District.

C-4 Regional Commercial District

Consistent with the general purposes of this chapter and the goals and objectives of the Lower Allen Township Comprehensive Plan, the specific intent of this article is:

A. To provide standards for the development of a variety of regional commercial uses.
B. To establish these districts in existing commercial areas and to allow for the reasonable expansion of such uses.
C. To develop standards designed to minimize traffic congestion and to provide for public conveniences.

For complete information, please reference Article XI: C-4 Regional Commercial District.

I-1 General Industrial District

Consistent with the general purposes of this chapter and the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan, the specific intent of this article is:

A. To encourage the construction on and continued use of the land for industrial purposes.
B. To prohibit any use which should substantially interfere with the development, continuation or expansion of industrial uses in the I-1 General Industrial District.
C. To establish reasonable standards for buildings and other structures, the areas and dimensions of yards and other open spaces and the provision of facilities and operation of industries to minimize air pollution, noise, glare, heat, vibration, fire, safety hazards, etc.
D. To establish these districts in areas of the Township which have adequate infrastructure, including access to a major transportation corridor, public water and a public sewer.
E. To provide increased employment opportunities for the citizens of the Township and surrounding communities.

For complete information, please reference Article XII: I-1 General Industrial District.

I-2 Mineral Recovery District

The specific intent of the this article is:

A. To identify an area or district where recovery of minerals from the earth is a permitted use.
B. To recognize that in certain cases federal and state regulations apply to the recovery of minerals.
C. To provide additional safeguards deemed necessary to protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the Township.

For complete information, please reference Article XIII: I-2 Mineral Recovery District.

I-3 Industrial/Commercial District

The intent of this district is to provide for the orderly and integrated development of existing and future service establishments, industrial uses, offices and a mix of commercial uses, including wholesale and retail establishments, exclusive of incompatible industries and high traffic-generating uses. The intent of this article is to:

A. Encourage the construction on and continued use of land for a variety of nonresidential uses that complements and serves the local community.
B. Encourage the construction of new buildings and establishment of new uses at a scale consistent with existing buildings, uses and development patterns.
C. Encourage and direct uses that will utilize existing facilities, such as public sewer, public water, public transit, roadways and the existing railroad system.
D. Provide reasonable performance standards for the establishment of structures and uses that will permit continued economic development, yet conserve the value of abutting residential areas. Such performance standards shall manage the type and intensity of uses permitted and minimize impacts upon abutting residential areas.

For complete information, please reference Article XIV: I-3 Industrial/Commercial District.

MUN Mixed-Use Neighborhood

Consistent with the general purposes of this chapter and the goals and objectives of the Lower Allen Township Comprehensive Plan, the specific intent of this article is to allow for the establishment of a mixed-use residential and commercial district in established areas served by public water and public sewer.

For complete information, please reference Article VI: MUN Mixed-Use Neighborhood District.

R-1 Single-Family Established Residential District

Consistent with the general purposes of this chapter and the goals and objectives of the Lower Allen Township Comprehensive Plan, the specific intent of this article is to preserve the integrity of established single-family residential communities and future communities. Due to both the age and design of these communities, unique and flexible standards and regulations are proposed to bring the majority of dwelling units into conformance with this chapter. It is the purpose of this district to provide these standards and regulations.

For complete information, please reference Article IV: R-1 Single-Family Established Residential District.

R-2 Single-Family Rural Residential District

Consistent with the general purposes of this chapter and the goals and objectives of the Lower Allen Township Comprehensive Plan, the specific intent of this article is to maintain the integrity of existing rural areas through low-impact development techniques while still preserving the existing rural character, environmentally sensitive areas and open space.

For complete information, please reference Article V: R-2 Single-Family Rural Residential District.

R-3 Multifamily Residential District

Consistent with the general purposes of this chapter and the goals and objectives of the Lower Allen Township Comprehensive Plan, the specific intent of this article is:

A. To provide reasonable standards for the development of higher-density, multifamily residential uses.
B. To establish design standards that will avoid undue traffic congestion on the streets, provide for the public convenience and harmonize with adjoining residential uses.

For complete information, please reference Article VII: R-3 Multifamily Residential District.

Township of Lower Allen, PA

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