The R-3 High-Density Residential District is comprised of the
highest permitted density of residential uses. A mix of housing types
is encouraged. This district is located in proximity to the infrastructure
to support higher-density development, such as transportation infrastructure,
public water and sewer utilities, and commercial districts. Certain
nonresidential uses are allowed by right, or by special exception,
to provide for convenient access to the higher concentration of residents.
This district generally coincides with public utility service areas.
As a result, permitted densities and housing types require the use
of these public utilities.
Permitted-by-right uses shall be as follows:
A. Single-family detached dwellings.
B. Single-family semidetached dwellings or two-family dwellings.
C. Apartment houses in accordance with §
135-216.
E. Group homes, in accordance with §
135-231.
F. Home day care in accordance with §
135-232.
G. Place of worship and its customary related uses in accordance with §
135-251.
I. Publicly owned recreational facilities.
J. Public and private schools and related uses, excluding vocational schools and dormitories, subject to §
135-254.
K. Public utility service structures.
L. Accessory structures and uses customarily incidental to the above
permitted uses.
M. No-impact home-based businesses and light home occupations in accordance with §
135-234B.
N. Village Design Option developments in accordance with §
135-353.
O. 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.
P. 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. Echo housing in accordance with §
135-225.
B. Boardinghouses in accordance with §
135-218.
C. Clubhouses for private clubs in accordance with §
135-220.
D. Conversion of existing buildings in accordance with §
135-224.
E. Funeral homes in accordance with §
135-228.
F. Home occupations in accordance with §
135-234A.
G. Bed-and-breakfast in accordance with §
135-217.
H. Emergency services in accordance with §
135-226.
I. Public libraries in accordance with §
135-253.
J. Nursing or personal care homes in accordance with §
135-248.
K. Children's homes and dormitories, in accordance with §
135-219.
L. Medical and dental clinics and professional offices of accountants, and lawyers, in accordance with §
135-244.
M. Accessory structures and uses customarily incidental to the above
uses.
The following regulations apply to unattached buildings for
accessory use:
A. Maximum height. The maximum height 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 yard. 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.