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R-1 Low Density Residential District:
This District includes large land areas that should, to the degree practical, be developed in a manner that preserves their open space character and natural amenities. Permanent and seasonal residences at low density, as well as recreational uses, resorts, camps, wildlife preserves and other types of uses compatible with the natural environment are appropriate.
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Conservation subdivisions (see §302(3))
One-family detached dwellings (1 per lot)
Commercial seasonal camps
Communications towers on municipal property
Forestry and forest reserves, wildlife refuges
Membership clubs, camps and associations
Municipal recreation and entertainment facilities on lots of 5 or more acres in land area
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Agriculture
Assisted living facilities
Bed and breakfasts
Cemeteries
Day care facilities (home care only)
Federal, State and County buildings and uses
Inns
Place of worship
Planned residential developments (PRD’s)
Professional and home occupations
Public utility structures
Resorts
Schools, colleges and education facilities
Stables, commercial (as part of resort)
[Ord. 192]
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Accessory use or structure
No-impact home-based business
Noncommercial keeping of household pets
Private garages, tool houses and play houses
Private outdoor swimming pools
Signs as provided hereunder
Storage of vehicles and boats per §503(6)
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Minimums:
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A
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B
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C
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D
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R-2 Moderate Density Residential District:
This District comprises areas of the Township that are basically rural in character and that are or may be used for permanent or seasonal residences at moderate densities as well as for other purposes in keeping with the rural nature of the area. Many of these areas are served with central sewage and water.
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Conservation subdivisions (see §302(3))
One-family detached dwellings (1 per lot)
Two-family dwellings
Commercial seasonal camps
Communications towers on municipal property
Forestry and forest reserves, wildlife refuges
Membership clubs, camps and associations
Municipal buildings and uses
Outdoor recreation and entertainment facilities on lots of 5 or more acres in land area
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Agriculture
Assisted living facilities
Bed and breakfasts
Campgrounds per Ord. 128
Cemeteries
Day care facilities (home care only)
Federal, State and County buildings and uses
Inns
Mobile home parks per Ord. 128
Multi-family dwellings per §506
Continuing care facilities
Place of worship
Planned residential developments (PRD’s)
Planned unit developments on 10+ acres
Professional and home occupations
Public utility structures
Residential conversions
Resorts
Schools, colleges and education facilities
Senior housing
Nursing home or skilled nursing facility
[Ord. 192]
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Accessory use or structure
No-impact home-based business
Noncommercial keeping of household pets
Private garages, tool houses and play houses
Private outdoor swimming pools
Signs as provided hereunder
Storage of vehicles and boats per §503(6)
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Minimums:
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A
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B
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C
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D
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R-C Residential Conservation District:
This District is intended to provide for residential development in the form of conservation subdivisions and other low intensity uses consistent with preservation of rural character in instances. It encompasses lands that can be difficult to develop without using conservation subdivision design. These lands also encompass special features that such design will help to protect
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Conservation subdivisions (see §302(3))
One-family detached dwellings (1 per lot)
Two-family dwellings
Commercial seasonal camps
Communications towers on municipal property
Forestry and forest reserves, wildlife refuges
Membership clubs, camps and associations
Municipal buildings and uses
Outdoor recreation and entertainment facilities on lots of 5 or more acres in land area
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Agriculture
Bed and breakfasts
Campground per Ord. 128
Cemeteries
Day care facilities (home care only)
Federal, State and County buildings and uses
Inns
Place of worship
Planned residential developments (PRD’s)
Professional and home occupations
Public utility structures
Residential conversions
Resorts
Schools, colleges and educational facilities
Stables, commercial (as part of resort)
[Ord. 192]
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Accessory use and structure
No-impact home-based business
Noncommercial keeping of household pets
Private garages, tool houses and play houses
Private outdoor swimming pools
Signs as provided hereunder
Storage of vehicles and boats per §503(6)
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Minimums:
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A
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B
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C
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D
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M-1 Industrial Districts:
This District is intended to include areas most suitable for industrial and extractive land uses
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All uses permitted in the ED District as a principal permitted use.
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All uses permitted in the ED District as a conditional use.
Airports.
Distribution plants.
Federal, State and County buildings and uses.
Laboratories.
Outdoor shooting ranges.
Outdoor storage facilities (see Section 511(18) of this Chapter).
Paper mills.
Quarries and other extractive industries.
Railroad yards and freight stations.
Truck terminals.
Other similar uses.
Lawful uses not otherwise permitted.
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Accessory use and structure
Signs as provided hereunder
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Minimums:
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A
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B
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C
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D
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R-E Resort District:
This District is intended to encompass and support the further development, and support the further development, on an incremental or planned unit basis, of existing large self-contained resorts within the Township
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Bed and breakfasts
Commercial indoor recreation and entertainment
Communications towers on municipal property
Forestry and forest reserves, wildlife refuges
Inns
Lodging accommodations
Membership clubs, camps and associations
Resorts
Restaurants (resort affiliated)
Short term rentals
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Campgrounds per Ordinance 128
Communications centers/towers
Day care facilities for resort guests and workers
Gambling
Kennels for resort customers
Motels and hotels
One-family detached dwellings (part of resort)
Planned residential development (PRD’s)
Public utility structures
Restaurants (independent)
Stables
Two-family dwellings (part of resort)
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Accessory use and structure
Signs as provided hereunder
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Minimums:
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A
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B
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C
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D
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ED Economic Development District:
This District is intended to encourage a diverse number of compatible, nonresidential uses along high volume traffic corridors. The District promotes flexible design options to encourage well-designed nonresidential land uses in conformance with the goals of the Smithfield Township Comprehensive Plan, and the following objectives:
A. Provide the broadest range of nonresidential uses in the Township.
B. Encourage the retention of the existing community character of Smithfield Township by preserving the existing buildings and landscaped spaces to the greatest extent possible.
C. Discourage strip-style commercial development which requires incongruous architectural styles, excessive paved areas, and numerous curb cuts.
D. Encourage consolidation of driveways, parking, and curb cuts to provide more efficient and economical access and parking.
E. Encourage a coordinated pedestrian path system to provide efficient and convenient pedestrian access from parking areas to and among the various permitted uses.
F. Assure suitable design to protect the character and property values of adjacent and nearby neighborhoods.
G. Provide regulations that minimize congestion and hazardous traffic conditions.
H. Allow existing nonresidential properties to be appropriately redeveloped.
I. Improve the Township’s economic and budgetary sustainability by expanding the tax base and job creation through appropriate nonresidential development and redevelopment.
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Retail stores.
Convenience stores, with or without fuel pumps.
Personal services.
Business or professional offices and/or services.
Medical offices.
Studio for dance, art, music, photography, or exercise.
Commercial indoor recreation and entertainment.
Bank or financial institution.
Restaurant.
Bar or tavern.
Emergency service facilities.
Municipal uses.
Open space and low intensity outdoor recreational uses.
Post office.
Adult and/or child day care facilities.
Technical schools and training centers.
Funeral home or mortuary.
Mixed use building.
Motel/hotel or inn.
Commercial indoor recreation and entertainment.
Veterinarian offices/animal hospital or commercial kennel.
Shopping center.
Forestry and forest reserves, wildlife refuges.
Tool and equipment rental.
Outdoor recreation and entertainment facilities.
Assisted living facilities, continuing care facilities, nursing homes.
Retirement housing community.
Place of worship.
Building supply center, lumber yard and contractor’s business.
Nursery, garden center, or greenhouse.
Telecommunication facilities.
Public utility.
Public transportation facilities.
Campgrounds.
Resorts.
Schools, colleges and education facilities.
Stables.
Communications centers/towers.
Data centers and disaster recovery facilities.
Short stay medical center.
Light manufacturing, wholesale and warehouses.
Planned unit developments.
Rehabilitation facility.
Hospital or medical center.
Mixed use development.
Incentivized development.
Indoor flea markets.
Repair services, other than automotive.
Club or fraternal organization.
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Automotive services.
Automotive and vehicular sales and rentals.
Moving vehicle rental and supply establishments.
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Accessory use on the same lot with and customarily incidental to the use permitted and utilized.
Accessory uses shall meet all requirements for permitted uses.
Signs as provided hereunder.
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Minimums:
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A
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B
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C
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D
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