5681 York Rd, Spring Grove, PA 17362

Industrial District

The intent of the Industrial District is to: Provide areas in the Township which are suitable locations for the development of industrial and business activities; Provide local and regional employment centers, thus increasing the tax base of the community; Locate these areas with direct access to arterials and/or major collectors as classified in the Comprehensive Plan; Locate these areas, generally, within or with reasonable expectation of being within the public water and sewer service area; Locate these areas away from sensitive natural resources; that is, wetlands, floodplains, steep slopes, woodlands, and scenic views and vistas; Prohibit any use which would substantially interfere with the development, continuation or expansion of industrial uses in the district; Establish reasonable standards for the provision of facilities and operation of industries to minimize air pollution, noise, glare, heat, vibration and fire and safety standards; Acknowledge the current agricultural use of much of the land with the gradual shift of these uses from agricultural to industrial use over time; Locate industrial parks in the areas of the Township deemed appropriate in accordance with the Township Comprehensive Plan; Implement the Township Comprehensive Plan.