[Amended 4-4-1989 by Ord. No. 182]
A.
The purpose of the R-1a Residential District is to
allow for low-density uses such as large lot single-family residential
development and cluster development where a large portion of the lot
area or tract can be used to preserve natural features such as stream
valleys, floodplains, wooded areas, farmland and other valuable natural
features. Additionally, use opportunities, including single-family
attached townhouse development, shall be allowed to assist in preserving
historic resources in accordance with Sections 603 and 605 of the
Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, Act 247, as amended.
[Amended 12-16-2003 by Ord. No. 315]
B.
In all R-la Residential Districts, the following regulations
shall apply.
[Amended 6-4-1993 by Ord. No. 224; 10-19-1993 by Ord. No. 228]
A building or structure may be erected or altered,
to be used either in whole or in part, and a lot may be used or occupied
for any of the following uses and no other, provided that such uses,
buildings or structures shall comply with such regulations as yard,
lot sizes, lot width, building area and heights, impervious surfaces,
easements, buffer yards, off-street parking and other provisions as
specified herein.
A.
Uses by right. Any of the following uses shall be
permitted, provided that the regulations of this chapter have been
met:
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A-1
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Agriculture and horticulture
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B-1
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Single-family detached dwelling
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B-7
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Single-family detached cluster
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B-9
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Single-family detached residential development
with lot averaging
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C-7
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Golf course
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F-1
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Utility operating facility
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F-4
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Non-tower wireless communications facilities, only when meeting the requirements of § 175-16F(4)(e)
[Added 9-30-2014 by Ord. No. 373] |
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H-2
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No-impact home-based business
[Amended 6-26-2001 by Ord. No. 301; 11-18-2008 by Ord. No.
345] |
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H-3
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Residential accessory structure
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H-6
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Swimming pool
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H-7
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Spas/hot tubs/pools of restrictive size
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H-8
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Recreational vehicles
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H-9
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Garage/yard sales
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H-10
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Babysitting service
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H-11
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Livestock in residential areas
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H-14
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Wind energy facility and/or system
[Added 1-19-2010 by Ord. No. 352] |
B.
Uses by special exception. The following uses shall be permitted by special exception upon a finding by the Zoning Hearing Board that all criteria stated in § 175-138 of this chapter have been met:
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B-12
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Guesthouse/bed-and-breakfast
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C-5
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Recreational facility
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H-1
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Home-based business
[Amended 6-26-2001 by Ord. No. 301] |
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H-5
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Temporary structures and vehicles
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H-12
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Accessory family apartment
[Amended 2-16-2021 by Ord. No. 401] |
D.
Uses by conditional use.
[Added 12-16-2003 by Ord. No. 315]
(1)
The following uses shall be permitted by conditional use upon the finding by the Board of Supervisors that the criteria as set forth in § 175-138A(6), (7), (9), (10), (11), (12), (13) and (14) and § 175-30C(1), (2) and (3), as well as the requirements set forth for the underlying use, have been met:
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B-10
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Residential conversion in connection with use of historic structures
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B-15
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Single-family attached dwellings in conjunction with use of
historic structures
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(2)
In addition, conditional use approval will only be
granted by the Board of Supervisors after it has determined that the
granting of such will not result in additional threats to public safety
or extraordinary public expense, create nuisances, cause fraud or
victimization of the public or conflict with local laws or ordinances.
The following regulations shall apply:
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Minimum Open Space Ratio
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Maximum Impervious Surface Ratio
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Minimum Gross Site Area
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Minimum Lot Area
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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Single-family detached: B-1
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-
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.15
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2 acres
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2 acres
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Single-family detached cluster: B-7
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.45
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.15
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10 acres
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1 acre
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Single-family with lot averaging: B-9
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.402
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.20
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-
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72,500 square feet
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All other uses1
|
-
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.20
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5 acres
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5 acres
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Note:
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1If minimum lot areas are specified for specific uses in Article IV, then those lot areas shall be required. If no specific lot sizes are specified, then the minimum lot area in this chart shall apply. However, in no case shall the permitted lot size be less than two acres in the R-la District, except where use B-9, Single-family detached residential development with lot averaging, and use B-7, Single-family detached cluster, is permitted.
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2
[Amended 12-16-1897 by Ord. No. 268] |
The following area and dimensional
regulations shall apply:
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Minimum Yards
(feet)
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Front
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Side
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Rear
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(each)
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Minimum Lot Area per Dwelling
Unit
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Minimum Lot Width at Building
Setback
(feet)
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Maximum Building Height
(feet)
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Single-family detached: B-1
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2 acres
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200
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35
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100
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35
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75
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Single-family detached cluster: B-7
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1 acre
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150
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35
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50
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25
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50
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Single-family with lot averaging: B-9
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72,500 square feet
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200
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35
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100
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35
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50
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All other uses1
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5 acres
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200
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35
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100
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35
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75
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Note:
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All utilities, including telephone and television
cables, shall be placed underground within lot lines.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 35.1, Use
of transferable development rights, added 12-7-1999 by Ord. No. 280,
was repealed 9-21-2004 by Ord. No. 319.
