A.
Purpose. In addition to the general goals listed in the statements of Purpose, § 370-2, and Community development objectives, § 370-3, the purpose of this district is:
(1)
To foster the protection and conservation of sensitive
environmental resources, including streams, floodplains, wetlands,
wet soils, steep slopes, woodlands, areas of low or variable groundwater
yields, prime agricultural soils, and areas conditionally suitable
for on-site sewage disposal systems.
(2)
To encourage and promote continued agricultural, open
space, recreation, and conservation uses.
(3)
To protect groundwater resources in the Township and
to maintain the water balance within this district by applying the
principles of the Green Valleys Association Sustainable Watershed
Management Program.
(4)
To allow for low density residential development consistent
with the purposes of this district and compatible with existing land
uses.
(5)
To limit the residential demand for public services
and facilities in areas which generally lack adequate transportation
facilities and public utilities to serve a suburban population.
(6)
To encourage the conservation of steep slopes, stream
valleys, agricultural lands, woodlands, and other natural resources
through the provision of development options that allow for flexible
designs, promote open space preservation, and support groundwater
sustainability.
B.
Use regulations.
(1)
By-right uses. A building or other structure may be
erected, or used, and a lot may be used or occupied for any of the
following purposes and no other:
(a)
Woodland preserve, game preserve, wildlife sanctuary
or other conservation use.
(b)
Nonintensive agricultural uses, including horticultural nursery and raising of crops, subject to the provisions of § 370-40B.
(c)
Single-family detached dwellings proposed under the RC-2 Country Properties Option, subject to the provisions of Article XIV, Residential Design Options.
(d)
Single-family detached dwellings on a gross tract area under single and separate ownership of 10 acres or less where such tract was in existence on or prior to December 23, 2002, and where the standards of § 370-14C(3) can be met for each lot where a single-family detached dwelling is proposed on the tract.
[Amended 2-26-2007]
(e)
Municipal or public uses, including a public
park or recreational area, but excluding sanitary landfills and trash
transfer stations.
(h)
Timber harvesting operation, subject to the provisions of § 370-29B(7).
(2)
Special exception uses. A building or other structure may be erected, altered, or used, and a lot may be used for any one of the following uses when authorized as a special exception by the Zoning Hearing Board, subject to the Article XVII of this chapter.
(3)
Conditional uses. A building or other structure may be erected, altered, or used, and a lot may be used for any one of the following uses when authorized as a conditional use by the Board of Supervisors, subject to § 370-138 of this chapter:
(a)
Agricultural related business, including feed
stores and the sale and repair of machinery and farm vehicles.
(b)
Single-family detached dwellings proposed under the RC-1 Conservation Design Option, subject to the provisions of Article XIV, Residential Design Options.
(c)
Pumping stations for sewage or water supply
serving the Township and other public service facilities, except as
exempted by the Municipalities Planning Code.
C.
Area and bulk regulations.
(1)
Option RC-1: Conservation Design Option.
(2)
(3)
Single-family dwellings on an existing gross tract
area of 10 or less acres. A gross tract area of 10 or less acres existing
on or before December 23, 2002, may be subdivided or built upon in
accordance with the following standards:
[Amended 2-26-2007]
(a)
Minimum lot size: net lot area of three acres.
(b)
Lot width. Every lot shall have a lot width
of not less than 250 feet at the building line and 100 feet at the
street line. In the case of lots entirely fronting the turnaround
of a cul-de-sac street, the lot width at the street line may be reduced
to no less than 1/4 of the perimeter of the cul-de-sac turnaround.
(c)
Building coverage. The area occupied by buildings
shall not exceed 5% of the gross lot area of each lot.
(d)
Lot coverage. The area occupied by buildings,
paving and other impervious cover shall not exceed 10% of the gross
lot area of each lot.
(e)
Setbacks.
[1]
Front yard. On each lot there shall be a front
yard having a depth of not less than 75 feet.
[2]
Rear yard. On each lot there shall be a rear
yard having a depth of not less than 75 feet.
[3]
Side yards. On each lot there shall be two or
more side yards each having a width of 50 feet, provided that on a
corner lot, the yards abutting the street shall have a depth of 75
feet.
(4)
Other permitted uses. The following area and bulk standards shall apply to other permitted uses in the RC Resource Conservation District unless otherwise required by Article X, Supplemental Use Regulations, or other applicable sections of this chapter. Permitted home occupations shall meet the minimum area and bulk standards for the residential use in which they are located.
(a)
Lot area. Every lot shall have a net lot area
of not less than five acres.
[Amended 2-26-2007]
(b)
Lot width. Every lot shall have a lot width
of not less than 300 feet at the building line and 150 feet at the
street line.
(c)
Building coverage. Not more than 5% of the gross
lot area of each lot, up to 5,000 square feet for commercial uses,
shall be occupied by buildings.
[Amended 2-26-2007]
(d)
Lot coverage. The area occupied by buildings,
paving and other impervious cover shall not exceed 10% of the gross
lot area of each lot.
[Amended 2-26-2007]
(e)
Setbacks.
[1]
Front yard. On each lot there shall be a front
yard having a depth of not less than 75 feet.
[2]
Rear yard. On each lot there shall be a rear
yard having a depth of not less than 75 feet.
[3]
Side yards. On each lot there shall be two or
more side yards each having a width of 50 feet, provided that on a
corner lot, the yards abutting the street shall have a depth of 75
feet.
(5)
Height regulations. No building or structure shall
exceed 35 feet in height. A structure for agricultural use, such as
barns and silos, may exceed 35 feet in height, provided that for every
one foot of height in excess of 35 feet, there shall be two feet of
additional setback required from all lot lines.
A.
Purpose. In addition to the general goals listed in the statements of Purpose, § 370-2, and Community development objectives, § 370-3, the purpose of this district is:
(1)
To foster the protection and conservation of sensitive
environmental resources, including streams, floodplains, wetlands,
wet soils, steep slopes, woodlands, areas with variable groundwater
yields, prime agricultural soils, and areas conditionally suitable
for on-site sewage disposal systems.
(2)
To maintain the rural character, discourage road frontage
development, and provide options for preserving existing agriculture,
open space and conservation uses.
(3)
To conserve groundwater resources and address the
groundwater imbalance and sustainability issues within this district
by applying the principles of the Green Valleys Association Sustainable
Watershed Management program.
(4)
To provide for residential development at relatively
low densities compatible with existing development and appropriate
to environmental concerns within this district, particularly groundwater
imbalances.
(5)
To limit the residential demand for public services
in areas which generally lack adequate transportation facilities and
utilities to serve a suburban population.
(6)
Protect natural resources and preserve open space
through the provision of development options that allow for flexible
designs, promote open space preservation, and support groundwater
sustainability.
B.
Use regulations.
(1)
By-right use. A building or other structure may be
erected, altered, or used, and a lot may be used or occupied for any
of the following purposes and no other:
(a)
Woodland preserve, game preserve, wildlife sanctuary
or other conservation use.
(b)
Nonintensive agricultural uses, including horticultural nursery and raising of crops, subject to the provisions of § 370-40B.
(c)
Single-family detached dwellings proposed under the RR-2 Rural Lots Option, subject to the provisions of Article XIV, Residential Design Options.
(d)
Single-family detached dwellings on a gross tract area under single and separate ownership of 10 acres or less where such tract was in existence on or prior to December 23, 2002, and where the standards of § 370-15C(3) can be met for each lot where a single-family detached dwelling is proposed on the tract.
[Amended 2-26-2007]
(e)
Municipal or public uses, including a public
park or recreational area, but excluding sanitary landfills and trash
transfer stations.
(h)
Timber harvesting operation, subject to the provisions of § 370-29B(7).
(2)
Special exception uses. A building or other structure may be erected, altered, or used, and a lot may be used for any one of the following uses when authorized as a special exception by the Zoning Hearing Board, subject to Article XVII of this chapter.
(3)
Conditional uses. A building or other structure may be erected, altered, or used, and a lot may be used for any one of the following uses when authorized as a conditional use by the Board of Supervisors, subject to § 370-138 of this chapter.
(a)
Agricultural related business, including feed
stores and the sale and repair of machinery and farm vehicles.
(b)
Single-family detached dwellings proposed under the RR-1 Conservation Design Option, subject to the provisions of Article XIV, Residential Design Options.
(d)
Pumping stations for sewage or water supply
serving the Township and other public service facilities, except as
exempted by the Municipalities Planning Code.
C.
Area and bulk regulations.
(1)
Option RR-1: Conservation Design Option.
(2)
(3)
Single-family dwellings on an existing gross tract
area of 10 or less acres. A gross tract area of 10 or less acres existing
on or before December 23, 2002, may be subdivided or built upon in
accordance with the following standards:
[Amended 2-26-2007]
(a)
Minimum lot size: net lot area of two acres.
(b)
Lot width. Every lot shall have a lot width
of not less than 200 feet at the building line and 100 feet at the
street line. In the case of lots entirely fronting the turnaround
of a cul-de-sac street, the lot width at the street line may be reduced
to no less than 1/4 of the perimeter of the cul-de-sac turnaround.
(c)
Building coverage. The area occupied by buildings
shall not exceed 10% of the gross lot area of each lot.
(d)
Lot coverage. The area occupied by buildings,
paving and other impervious cover shall not exceed 15% of the gross
lot area of each lot.
(e)
Setbacks.
[1]
Front yard. On each lot there shall be a front
yard having a depth of not less than 60 feet.
[2]
Rear yard. On each lot there shall be a rear
yard having a depth of not less than 60 feet.
[3]
Side yards. On each lot there shall be two side
yards, each having a width of 40 feet, provided that on a corner lot,
the yards abutting the street shall have a depth of not less than
60 feet.
(4)
Other permitted uses. The following area and bulk standards shall apply to other permitted uses in the RR Rural Residential District unless otherwise required by Article X, Supplemental Use Regulations, or other applicable sections of this chapter. Permitted home occupations shall meet the minimum area and bulk standards for the residential use in which they are located.
(a)
Lot area. Every lot shall have a net lot area
of not less than five acres.
[Amended 2-26-2007]
(b)
Lot width. Every lot shall have a lot width
of not less than 300 feet at the building line and 150 feet at the
street line.
(c)
Building coverage. Not more than 5% of the gross
lot area of each lot, up to 5,000 square feet for commercial uses,
shall be occupied by buildings.
[Amended 2-26-2007]
(d)
Lot coverage. Not more than 10% of the gross
lot area of each lot shall be occupied by buildings, paving and other
impervious cover.
[Amended 2-26-2007]
(e)
Setbacks.
[1]
Front yard. On each lot there shall be a front
yard having a depth of not less than 75 feet.
[2]
Rear yard. On each lot there shall be a rear
yard having a depth of not less than 75 feet.
[3]
Side yards. On each lot there shall be two or
more side yards each having a width of 50 feet, provided that on a
corner lot, the yards abutting the street shall have a depth of 75
feet.
(5)
Height regulations. No building or structure shall
exceed 35 feet in height. A structure for agricultural use, such as
barns and silos, may exceed 35 feet in height, provided that for every
one foot of height in excess of 35 feet, there shall be two feet of
additional setback required from all lot lines.
A.
Purpose. In addition to the general goals listed in the statements of Purpose, § 370-2, and Community development objectives, § 370-3, the purpose of this district is:
(1)
To provide a transition from rural, resource conservation,
and agricultural areas to moderate density residential areas that
are compatible with the existing neighborhoods and uses in the district.
(2)
To foster protection of sensitive environmental features
while allowing for development appropriate to the district.
(3)
To ensure that adequate water and sewage facilities
are provided for proposed development.
(4)
Encourage the preservation of sensitive environmental
resources, open space, and recreational uses for residents through
development options that allow for flexible designs and promote open
space preservation.
B.
Use regulations.
(1)
By-right uses. A building or other structure may be
erected, altered, or used, and a lot may be used or occupied for any
of the following purposes and no other:
(a)
Single-family detached dwellings proposed under the R1-1 Open Space Design Option, subject to the provisions of Article XIV, Residential Design Options.
(b)
One single-family detached dwelling proposed on a gross lot area of no less than 30,000 square feet, where such lot was in existence on or prior to July 2003 and where the standards of § 370-16C(3) can be met.
[Amended 2-26-2007]
(c)
Municipal or public uses, including a public
park, recreational area, and pumping station for sewage or water supply
serving the Township, but excluding sanitary landfills and trash transfer
stations.
(d)
Nonintensive agricultural uses, including horticultural nursery and raising of crops, but excluding commercial animal husbandry, subject to the provisions of § 370-40B.
(g)
Timber harvesting operation, subject to the provisions of § 370-29B(7).
(2)
Special exception uses. A building or other structure may be erected, altered, or used, and a lot may be used or occupied for any one of the following purposes when authorized as a special exception by the Zoning Hearing Board, subject to Article XVII of this chapter:
(3)
Conditional use. A building or other structure may be erected, altered or used and a lot may be used or occupied for any one of the following purposes when authorized as a conditional use by the Board of Supervisors, subject to § 370-138 of this chapter:
C.
Area and bulk regulations.
(1)
(2)
(3)
A single-family dwelling on a gross lot area of 30,000
square feet or more existing on or prior to July 2003.
[Amended 2-26-2007]
(a)
Lot width. Not less than 125 feet at both the
building line and the street line. In the case of lots entirely fronting
the turnaround of a cul-de-sac street, the lot width at the street
line may be reduced to 75 feet.
(b)
Building coverage. The area occupied by buildings
shall not exceed 15% of the gross lot area of each lot, and no more
than 5,000 square feet for commercial uses, except that no more than
6,500 square feet for office uses shall be allowed. However, where
the gross lot area is one acre or more, the maximum building coverage
shall be 10% of the gross lot area of each lot, shall not exceed 10,000
square feet for office uses and 5,000 square feet for all other commercial
uses.
(c)
Lot coverage. Where the gross lot area is less
than one acre, the area occupied by buildings, paving and other impervious
cover shall not exceed more than 20% of the area of each lot. If the
gross lot area is one acre or more, the maximum lot coverage shall
not exceed 15% of the lot area.
(d)
Setbacks.
[1]
Front yards. On each lot there shall be a front
yard of not less than 35 feet.
[2]
Rear yard. On each lot there shall be a rear
yard of not less than 50 feet.
[3]
Side yard. On each lot there shall be two or
more side yards, each having a width of 25 feet, provided that on
a corner lot, the yards abutting the street shall have a depth of
not less than 35 feet.
(4)
Other permitted uses. The following area and bulk standards shall apply to other permitted uses in the R-1 Residential District unless otherwise required by Article X, Supplemental Use Regulations, or other applicable sections of this chapter. Permitted home occupations shall meet the minimum area and bulk standards for the residential use in which they are located.
(5)
Height regulations. No building or structure shall
exceed 35 feet in height.
