In addition to the general goals listed in the statement of purpose and community development objectives in Article
I, the R-2 High Density Residential District is intended to:
A. Provide for higher densities and a variety of housing
types to meet the current and projected housing needs of the Township;
B. Ensure that high density development is compatible
with existing residential development;
C. Direct high density residential uses to locations
with direct access to major highways and commercial areas; and
D. Encourage the preservation of open space through the
use of a residential cluster development option.
In addition to fulfilling the intent of this
district, the R-2 High Density Residential District shall be located
or expanded to areas that:
A. Comply with recommendations outlined in the New Garden
Township Comprehensive Plan, Future Land Use Plan;
B. Allow higher density residential uses to be compatible
with surrounding or adjacent development; and
C. Are in close proximity to arterial and collector roads
as identified in the New Garden Township Comprehensive Plan.
[Amended 8-13-2001 by Ord. No. 142]
The following area and bulk regulations shall
be observed for each dwelling type:
A. Single-family detached.
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With Public
Water and Sewer Systems
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On-lot Water and Sewer Systems
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Either Public Water or Public Sewer
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Minimum lot size (acres)
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1/2
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1
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3/4
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Maximum lot coverage
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30%
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25%
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25%
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Maximum building coverage
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15%
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10%
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10%
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Minimum setbacks:
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Front yard (feet)
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50
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50
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50
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Side yard, each (feet)
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25
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25
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25
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Rear yard (feet)
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25
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25
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25
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Maximum building height
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3 stories not to exceed 40 feet
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3 stories not to exceed 40 feet
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3 stories not to exceed 40 feet
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Minimum lot width:
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At street line (feet)
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50
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50
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50
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At building line (feet)
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110
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150
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110
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B. Single-family semidetached.
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With Public Water and Sewer Systems
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On-lot Water and Sewer Systems
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Either Public Water or Public Sewer
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Minimum lot site per unit (square feet)
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15,000
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Not permitted
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33,000
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Maximum lot coverage
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35%
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35%
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Maximum building coverage
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15%
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15%
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Minimum setbacks:
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Front yard (feet)
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50
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50
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Side yard, where applicable (feet)
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25
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25
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Rear yard (feet)
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25
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25
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Maximum building height
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3 stories not to exceed 40 feet
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3 stories not to exceed 35 feet
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Minimum lot width:
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At street line (feet)
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50
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50
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At building line (feet)
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110
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110
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C. Single-family attached - townhouse. Townhouses shall
comply with the following regulations, shall be serviced by public
water and public sewer systems and shall be subject to the following
area and bulk requirements:
(1) Minimum net tract area: 15 acres.
[Amended 10-18-2006 by Ord. No. 168; 3-12-2007 by Ord. No.
170]
(2) Net density: four dwelling units per acre.
[Amended 10-18-2006 by Ord. No. 168; 3-12-2007 by Ord. No.
170]
(3) Minimum tract width at building line: 150 feet.
(4) Minimum building setback from tract boundary: 100
feet.
(5) Maximum tract coverage: 35%.
(6) Minimum dwelling unit width: 20 feet.
(7) Minimum building setback:
(a)
From the ultimate right-of-way line of existing
public roads: 50 feet.
(b)
From the ultimate right-of-way lines of internal
streets: 25 feet.
(c)
From the rear building line to the rear lot
line: 25 feet.
(8) Maximum building length: four dwelling units or 200
feet.
(9) Minimum distance between structures: 30 feet.
(10)
Maximum building height: three stories, not
to exceed 40 feet.
(11)
Minimum common open space: 50% of net tract
area.
D. Multifamily dwellings - apartments. Apartments shall
comply with the following regulations and shall be serviced by public
water and public sewer systems.
(1) Minimum net tract area: 15 acres.
[Amended 10-18-2006 by Ord. No. 168; 3-12-2007 by Ord. No.
170]
(2) Net density: five dwelling units per acre.
[Amended 10-18-2006 by Ord. No. 168; 3-12-2007 by Ord. No.
170]
(3) Minimum tract width at building line: 150 feet.
(4) Minimum building setback from tract boundary: 100
feet.
(5) Maximum tract coverage: 35%.
(6) Minimum building setback from ultimate right-of-way
of interior street: 50 feet.
(7) Minimum building setback from parking areas: 25 feet.
(8) Minimum building setback from the ultimate right-of-way
of existing public roads: 50 feet.
(9) Maximum dwelling units per structure: 24.
(10)
Maximum building length: 200 feet.
(11)
Minimum distance between structures: 50 feet, except in accordance with §
200-25.
(12)
Maximum building height: three stories, not
to exceed 40 feet.
(13)
Minimum common open space: 50% of net tract
area.
E. Manufactured home/mobile home parks. Manufactured
home/mobile home parks shall comply with the following area and bulk
regulations and shall be serviced by public water and public sewer
systems.
[Added 10-18-2006 by Ord. No. 168; amended 3-12-2007 by Ord. No.
170]
(1) Minimum net tract area: 10 acres.
(2) Maximum net density: 8 dwelling units per acre.
(3) Minimum tract width at building line: 150 feet.
(4) Maximum tract coverage: 35%.
(5) Minimum building setback: (a) From the ultimate right-of-way
lines of existing public roads: 50 feet; (b) From the ultimate right-of-way
lines of internal streets: 25 feet.
(6) Minimum distance between structures: 30 feet.
(7) Maximum building height: 40 feet.
(8) Minimum common open space: 50% of net tract area.
(9) Manufactured home/mobile home parks shall also comply with all applicable provisions of Article
VII of the New Garden Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.
F. Accessory building and structure, residential, including residential
storage sheds greater than 120 square feet in area, shall have a minimum
setback of 10 feet from side and rear lot lines and shall not be permitted
anywhere within the front yard area.
[Added 8-18-2014 by Ord. No. 212]
G. Residential storage sheds 120 square feet or less in area shall have
a minimum setback of 5 feet from side and rear lot lines and shall
not be permitted anywhere within the front yard area.
[Added 8-18-2014 by Ord. No. 212]
H. Accessory retaining, landscaping and ornamental walls shall have
a minimum setback equal to the height of the wall from the ultimate
right-of-way of public roads and property lines.
[Added 8-18-2014 by Ord. No. 212]
All development within the R-2 High Density Residential District shall adhere to the design standards set forth in Article
XVI of this chapter.
Where apartment or single-family attached structures
face each other, the minimum structure separation shall be the sum
of the heights of the two structures or 100 feet, whichever is greater.