Township of Hempfield, PA Article III Agricultural District

§ 87-19 Purpose.

The purpose of the Agricultural (A) District is to preserve and support the Township's remaining farming areas. This district is characterized by concentrations of active and relatively contiguous farmland and/or land registered as agricultural security areas, as well as by surrounding land that is undeveloped or sparsely developed. Suitable uses include agriculture, timbering, forests and gamelands, passive recreation, tourism, and other compatible uses. In addition, residential uses that are compatible with or preserve farmland and natural resources are permitted.

§ 87-20 Uses.

A. Principal uses permitted by right in the Agricultural District are listed in the Table of Uses located in Article II, Table 1.

B. Special exceptions allowed within the Agricultural District are listed in the Table of Uses located in Article II, Table 1, and shall meet the criteria set forth for such uses established in Article XXVI.

C. Accessory uses permitted by right or as a special exception in the Agricultural District are listed in the Table of Accessory Uses located in Article II, Table 2. Requirements applicable to accessory uses in the district are located in Article II, § 87-17.

§ 87-21 Bulk and area standards.

The bulk and area standards for the Agricultural District are set forth in Article II, Tables 3 and 4.

§ 87-22 Supplementary regulations.

A. When 40% or more of a proposed development parcel in the Agricultural District contains prime agricultural land and/or slopes of 15% or more, the parcel shall be developed as a conservation subdivision as specified in Article XIX.

B. Performance standards and other special provisions are set forth in Article XX.

C. Parking requirements are set forth in Article XXI.

D. Signage requirements are set forth in Article XXII.

E. Landscaping and buffering standards are set forth in Article XXIII.

F. Timber harvesting and logging shall be conducted in accordance with Article XXIV.