[Amended 3-16-2015 by Ord. No. 293-2015]
The R-1 Low-Density Residential District is comprised of those
areas where single-family detached dwellings are predominant. This
district generally coincides with potential sewer and water utility
service areas; however, the actual availability of these services
is likely to occur at different times, in different areas. As a result,
permitted densities and design standards have been adjusted according
to the availability of these public utilities.
Permitted-by-right uses shall be as follows:
A. Single-family detached dwellings.
B. Group homes, in accordance with §
135-231.
C. Home day-care service subject to §
135-232.
D. Place of worship and its customary related uses subject to §
135-251.
F. Publicly owned recreational facilities.
G. Public and private schools and related uses subject to §
135-254, excluding vocational schools and dormitories.
H. Public utility service structures.
I. Accessory structures and uses customarily incidental to the above
permitted uses.
J. No-impact home-based businesses subject to §
135-234B.
K. Forestry and related uses; provided that the applicant provides copies
of the permits and approvals from the DEP, and/or any other applicable
state or federal permit authorizing such use to occur.
L. Short-term lodging.
[Added 1-6-2020 by Ord. No. 320-2020]
The following uses are permitted when special exceptions are
granted by written approval of the Zoning Hearing Board. In granting
any special exception, the Board may attach certain conditions to
its approval which it feels are necessary requirements in order to
preserve and protect the character of the district in which the proposed
use would locate. The burden shall be upon the applicant to prove
that the approval of the application will not be detrimental to the
health, safety and general welfare of the community.
A. Golf courses in accordance with §
135-229.
B. Echo housing in accordance with §
135-225.
C. Emergency services in accordance with §
135-226.
D. Accessory structures and uses customarily incidental to the above
uses.
E. Active-adult communities in accordance with §
135-352.
F. Single-family cluster developments in accordance with §
135-351.
G. Home occupations in accordance with §
135-234A.
The following regulations shall apply to unattached buildings
for accessory use:
A. Maximum height. The maximum shall be 20 feet, except that this restriction
shall not be applicable to farm buildings and silos.
B. Front yard minimum depth. The minimum building setback line from
all streets shall be that distance as required for principal buildings
plus an additional 15 feet.
C. Side yards. The minimum distance to any interior side lot line shall
be six feet.
D. Rear yard. The minimum distance to any rear lot line shall be six
feet.