§ 154.264 TRANSITION ZONING.
   (A)   A residentially zoned lot having its side yard abutting a commercial or industrial zoning district boundary that is located within the township may be used as a special use in accordance with the least restrictive residential district requirements for new residential structures. Such transition lot cannot be construed to extend for more than 150 feet from such commercial or industrial zoning district boundary. In addition, said land may be used for offices for doctors, dentists, architects and similar professions.
   (B)   For approval of these uses on a transitional lot, a detailed site development plan and an architectural profile of all structures to be erected shall be submitted to the Zoning Administrator to determine that site development meets the following requirements:
      (1)   Yard and area requirements of the zoning district;
      (2)   Adequate parking areas and access drives;
      (3)   Landscaping and screening to safeguard adjacent residential uses; and
      (4)   The proposed building has a residential appearance in keeping with the character of the adjacent neighborhood.
(Ord. passed 7-12-2012, § 4.22)