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Section 412 - Classification of Commercial Uses.

412.1 -All Commercial Uses shall be classified according to Table 412 (Use Classification Table). Should an applicant propose a use that is not listed in the "Classification Table" the Zoning Hearing Board shall determine the appropriate use classification.
412.2 -Use Classification Table - Where a question exists as to whether a proposed use falls within a General Use Category or a Specific Use, the Zoning Officer shall request an interpretation from the Zoning Hearing Board.
General Use
Category:
Commercial
Specific UseUse
Classification
Notes
Adult BusinessHighway Commercial and Mixed-Use OnlyClass IIISection 411.2.D.
Ambulance Service Class III 
Animal Sales/ServiceAnimal SalesClass II 
 Animal BoardingClass III 
 Animal GroomingClass II 
 Animal TrainingClass II 
 Animal SuppliesClass II 
 Veterinary Office or HospitalClass III 
Artist Studio Class I 
Building and Construction Materials or Service Class III 
Catering Service Class I 
Commercial Filming Class I 
Commercial Recreation and EntertainmentBowling AlleyClass III 
 Concert Facilities (outdoor)Class III 
 Electronic Game CenterClass II 
 Golf Course (public or private)Class III 
 Skating RinksClass III 
 Tennis and Racquet Ball CourtsClass III 
 Theaters (indoor)Class II 
 All other Commercial Recreation and/or EntertainmentClass III 
Communication Facility (manned)Radio and Television StationsClass IISection 411.2.E.
General Use
Category:
Commercial
Specific UseUse
Classification
Notes
Broadcast Transmission Facility (unmanned)Broadcast Transmission TowersClass IIISection 411.2.E.
Eating/Drinking EstablishmentsRestaurant, GeneralClass II 
 Restaurant, Fast FoodClass II 
 Tavern/Supper ClubClass II 
 Membership ClubsClass I 
Financial Institutions Class II 
Food and Beverage Sales Class II 
Funeral/Internment Service Class I 
Home and Business Service Class I 
Horticulture Class I 
Laboratories Class II 
Maintenance and/or Repair Service* Class I* Not to include repair and/or maintenance oif internal combustion engines
Maintenance and/or Repair of Internal Combustion Engines Class III 
OfficesMedical/DentalClass I 
 All Other OfficesClass I 
Pawnshop Class III 
Personal Improvement ServiceHealth Club, SpaClass II 
 All OtherClass I 
Waste Storage, Treatment, Processing and/or Disposal FacilitiesMixed-Use District OnlyClass IIISection 408.3 and Section 411.4
Quarrying, Mining, Excavation, and/or Mineral ExtractionMining District OnlyClass III
Section 410.2

General Use
Category:
Commercial
Specific UseUse
Classification
Notes
Research and Development Service Class II 
Retail Sales/RentalsFurniture, Appliance, and Other Large Consumer GoodsClass II 
 Convenience StoreClass II 
 Retail SalesClass II 
Travel Service Class I 
Vehicle/Equipment Sales and ServiceCar RentalClass III 
 Car WashClass III 
 Service StationClass III 
 RepairClass III 
 Sales/RentalsClass III 
 StorageClass III 
Visitor AccommodationsMotelsClass III 
 HotelsClass II 
 Bed and Breakfast EstablishmentsClass I 
Mini Storage Class III 
Group Care Facility Class II 
Professional Service Class II 
Commercial Model Home Class III 
Public Garage Class II 
Mall Class III 
Nursing Home Class III 
Tourist Home Class II 
Therapeutic Massage Establishment Class II 
Shopping Center Class III 
Office Center Class II 
Inn Class II 
Professional Office Class I