Township of West Donegal, PA Article XI R-1 Low-Density Residential District [1]

[1] Editor’s Note: The title of this district was changed from “R-1 Residential District” to “R-1 Low-Density Residential District” 12-21-2015 by Ord. No. 221-2015.

§ 240-43 Purpose.

[Amended 12-21-2015 by Ord. No. 221-2015]

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.

§ 240-44 Permitted uses.

Permitted uses shall be as follows:

A. Any form of agriculture or horticulture and related buildings and uses subject to the provisions of Article VII.

B. Single-family detached dwellings.

C. Municipal uses.

D. Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the above permitted uses, including no-impact home-based businesses subject to the provisions of § 240-91.

§ 240-45 Special exceptions.

[Amended 12-21-2015 by Ord. No. 221-2015]

The following uses are permitted when a special exception is granted by the Zoning Hearing Board after public hearing. In granting any special exception, the Zoning Hearing Board may attach conditions to its approval which are necessary in order to preserve and protect the character of the district.

A. Churches and related uses, subject to the provisions of § 240-93.

B. Home occupations, subject to the provisions of § 240-90.

C. Family/caregiver suite, subject to the provisions of § 240-115.6.

D. Accessory dwelling units, subject to the provisions of § 240-115.7.

E. Public utility structures, subject to the provisions of § 240-96.

F. Conversion of existing dwellings, subject to the provisions of § 240-83.

G. Noncommercial keeping of livestock, subject to the provisions of § 240-98.

H. Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the above permitted uses.

§ 240-46 Conditional uses.

The following uses are permitted when a conditional use is granted by the Board of Supervisors after a public hearing. In granting any special exception, the Board may attach conditions to its approval which are necessary in order to preserve and protect the character of the district.

A. Open space development, subject to the provisions of § 240-106.

§ 240-47 Design requirements for principal uses in R-1 District.

The Table of Design Requirements for Principal Uses in the R-1 District is included at the end of the chapter.

§ 240-48 Height and yard requirements of accessory buildings.

The following regulations apply to unattached buildings for accessory uses:

A. Maximum height: 20 feet.

B. Front yard minimum depth. The minimum building setback 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 10 feet.

D. Rear yard. The minimum distance to any rear lot line shall be six feet.

§ 240-49 Required public utilities.

[Amended 12-21-2015 by Ord. No. 221-2015]

The requirement of public sanitary sewer and public water facilities for principal uses is outlined in the design requirements of the R-1 District, included at the end of the chapter.[1]

[1] Editor's Note: Design Requirements for Principal Uses in R-1 District is included as an attachment to this chapter.