Part 3 Zoning Districts, Map, Boundaries

§ 27-301. Establishment of Districts.

   The Township of Dover is divided into districts enumerated below and shown on the map entitled "Zoning Map of Dover Township" which map is part of this Chapter:

      A      Agriculture District

      AH      Airport Hazard Overlay

      BP      Business-Office Park District

      C      Commercial District

      CRV      Crossroad Village Overlay District

      CV      Conservation District

      ESA      Environmentally Sensitive Area Overlay District

      FP      Floodplain Overlay (Section 410 and Chapter 4 of the Dover Township Codified Ordinance)

      I      Industrial District

      R-1      Low Density Single Family Residential District

      R-3      Medium Density Residential District

      R-4      High Density Residential District

      V      Village District

      WP      Wellhead Protection Overlay (Section 621 and Chapter 26 of the Dover Township Codified Ordinance)

(Ord. 2024-01, 5/13/2024)

§ 27-302. Boundaries of Districts.

   Where uncertainty exists as to the boundaries of districts as shown on the zoning map, the following rules shall apply:

      A.   Boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerlines of streets, highways or alleys shall be construed to follow such centerlines.

      B.   Boundaries indicated as approximately following platted lot lines shall be construed as following such lot lines.

      C.   Boundaries indicated as approximately following municipality limits shall be construed as following municipality limits.

      D.   Boundaries indicated as approximately following the centerline of streams, rivers or other bodies of water shall be construed to follow such centerlines.

      E.   Boundaries indicated as parallel to or extensions of features indicated in subsections A. through D. shall be so construed. Distances not specifically indicated on the official zoning map shall be determined by the scale of the map.

      F.   Where physical or cultural features existing on the ground are at variance with those shown on the official zoning map or in circumstances not covered by subsections A. through F., the Zoning Officer shall determine the district boundaries. However, said determination may be appealed to the Zoning Hearing Board.

(Ord. 2024-01, 5/13/2024)

§ 27-303. Permitted Uses.

   1.   The uses permitted in the districts established by this Chapter and the permitted extent of these uses are as shown in the zoning districts. The uses shown as permitted in each district are the only uses permitted in that district and all other uses are subject to § 27-304.

   2.   Unless otherwise noted, the extent-of-use or dimensional standards are the requirements for each use. However, additional or special extent-of-use requirements for certain uses and situations are set forth in Part 5, "Supplementary Regulations," and Part 6, "Specific Standards for Uses."

   3.   In all zones, each principal use must have the minimum required lot area and lot width as regulated within the specific zoning district.

(Ord. 2024-01, 5/13/2024)

§ 27-304. All Other Uses.

   Any use not specifically allowed elsewhere in this Chapter shall be allowed by special exception in the district or districts where, and to the extent, that similar uses are permitted or allowed by special exception; provided, that said use meets the specific standards, according to Part 6, if any, of the use to which it is similar, and meets the general requirements for a special exception according to § 27-1104 and does not constitute a public or private nuisance.

(Ord. 2024-01, 5/13/2024)

§ 27-305. Accessory Uses and Structures.

   Accessory uses and structures may be permitted in conjunction with the principal uses permitted by this Part and shall be further subject to the requirements for accessory uses and structures as set forth in Part 5, § 27-502, "Accessory Uses Structures and Buildings."

(Ord. 2024-01, 5/13/2024)

§ 27-306. Uses with Nuisance Effect.

   1.   In no case is a use permitted which by reason of noise, dust, odor, appearance, or other objectionable factor creates a nuisance, hazard, or other substantial adverse affect upon the property value or reasonable enjoyment of the surrounding property.

   2.   Every reasonable effort must be made to prevent this nuisance effect through:

      A.   Control of lighting.

      B.   Use of planting screens or attractive fences.

      C.   Prompt removal of trash and/or junk.

(Ord. 2024-01, 5/13/2024)