§ 255-39.   Permitted uses.
[Amended 8-11-2009 by Ord. No. 09-1216, § 1; 9-13-2011 by Ord. No. 11-1244, § 2]
   A.   A may be erected, altered or used and a or premises may be used for any one permitted in this section. Permitted on each in A and B Residential Districts shall be as follows: [Amended 10-12-1993 by Ord. No. 858; 1-10-1995 by Ord. No. 879; 8-8-2000 by Ord. No. 1041; 8-11-2009 by Ord. No. 09-1216]
      (1)    , including . [Amended 5-11-2004 by Ord. No. 1127]
      (2)    , except commercial greenhouses or establishments for sale of farm or agricultural products other than accessory to as provided in Article IV hereinabove.
      (3)   Public .
      (4)    , when authorized as a , subject to the following: [Amended 8-11-2009 by Ord. No. 09-1216]
         (a)   [Reserved]. [Amended 8-11-2009 by Ord. No. 09-1216]
         (b)   In residential districts which have more than a single set of area and width regulations, shall meet the area and width regulations for single-family .
         (c)   Each must make application to and obtain from the Code Enforcement Department a and occupancy , which shall be issued after an inspection by the Township to ensure that the (s) meet(s) the standards of the International Property Maintenance Code currently adopted by the Township. 16  This requirement is applicable regardless of whether the residents of the are lessees or owners of the .  [Amended 8-11-2009 by Ord. No. 09-1216]
         (d)   Off-street, on-site parking must be provided and will include at least two spaces for the and at least one additional space for every staff member working on the premises. Parking must be provided in the side or rear only. The setback of the parking area and the approaches thereto will be no closer to an adjacent than an in the same zoning district may be located pursuant to this chapter. All driveways must be constructed to permit the turning of vehicles on the so as to avoid the necessity of backing into the .
         (e)   It is the intent of this subsection to make reasonable accommodations in the rules, policies and practices within this Township to afford all handicapped equal opportunity to and enjoy a in satisfaction of the requirements of the Fair Housing Act (42 U.S.C. § 3601, et seq.), as amended. No provision of this article shall require that a be made available to an individual whose tenancy would constitute a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals or whose tenancy would result in substantial physical damage to the property of others.
      (5)   Any one of the following when authorized as a :
         (a)   Church, chapel or other place of worship, including an adjunct residential .
         (b)   A swim and recreational , provided that it is owned and operated by its members as a nonprofit association or corporation and the membership is limited to the geographical community within which it is located, which limit shall be defined by the Zoning Hearing Board as a condition to the grant of an exception hereunder.
         (c)   Public utility facilities, provided that the exterior architectural design shall be of a residential character, and provided that the property shall at no time be used for the storage of equipment or vehicles or that it be used for other commercial purposes.
         (d)   
      (6)   Any of the aforesaid granted by way of shall be subject to such reasonable conditions as may be determined by the Zoning Hearing Board, after hearing, among which conditions shall include the following: reasonable setbacks as to front, side and rear ; percentage of occupancy; adequate off-street parking on approved surfaces; provided, however, that no condition shall be granted which is less restrictive as to height of , percentage of usage, setbacks and off-street parking than those required within the zoning district in which the property is located.
      (7)   No that may be granted hereunder by the Zoning Hearing Board shall be contrary to the ordinances of the Township.
      (8)    as a conditional in the B Residential District, subject to the provisions of § 255-42.1 and Article XXV. [Added 1-17-2006 by Ord. No. 1162]
   B.   Permitted on each in C Residential Districts shall be as follows:
      (1)   Any permitted in A and B Residential Districts, except . [Amended 1-17-2006 by Ord. No. 1162]
      (2)    and , when approved by Zoning Hearing Board as a , provided that the area of the shall be at least 6,000 square feet for each . The units may also be age-restricted. [Amended 12-14-1999 by Ord. No. 1015; 8-8-2000 by Ord. No. 1041; 5-11-2004 by Ord. No. 1127]
   C.   Permitted on each in NH Residential districts shall be as follows:
      (1)   Any permitted in A and B Residential districts, except .
      (2)    .
   (4)   Multi-family Option, in compliance with the requirements of § 255-45.1.D. [Added 5-10-2016 by Ord. No. 16-1319]
16. Editor’s Note: See Ch. 180, Property Maintenance.