The R-2 — Medium Density Residential Districts
are designed to accommodate existing and future medium-density residential
developments served by public water and public sewer. A range of options
are provided to encourage single family residential communities of
various styles and densities, to promote greenways, and to protect
natural resources.
[Amended by Ord. No. 19-06, 10/10/2019]
Residential Uses:
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1.
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Conservation subdivisions in accordance with Part 17.
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2.
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Group home in accordance with § 27-2004.
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3.
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Single family detached dwelling units.
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Public/Utility Uses:
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4.
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Electric transmission and distribution facilities including substations and public utility uses and facilities and excluding material and truck storage in accordance with § 27-2038.
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5.
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(Reserved)
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6.
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(Reserved)
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Institutional Uses:
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7.
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Cemeteries and memorial gardens in accordance with § 27-2032.
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8.
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Churches and similar places of religious worship in accordance with § 27-2038.
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9.
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Elementary and secondary schools in accordance with § 27-2034.
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Recreational Uses:
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10.
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Public parks, recreational areas and greenways.
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11.
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Recreation areas and structures operated by neighborhood organizations/associations
or for the benefit or use of the surrounding neighborhood.
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Accessory Uses:
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12.
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Customary accessory uses and buildings incidental to any permitted
uses in accordance with Part 21, including:
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A.
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Accessory parking lots and structures.
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B.
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No-impact home-based business in accordance with § 27-2041.
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C.
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Private garages, playhouses, garden houses or green houses not
used for commercial purposes.
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D.
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Private swimming pools, in accordance with § 27-2042.
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E.
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Professional and other home occupations, in accordance with § 27-2043.
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Innovative Communities:
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13.
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Neighborhood design development, in accordance with § 27-2049.
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The following uses shall be allowed subject to Part
26 herein. Accessory uses shall be allowed in accordance with §
27-702, Subsection 12.
1. Country clubs and golf courses in accordance with §
27-2021.
2. Public libraries and community activity building in accordance with §
27-2038.
3. Wireless communications facilities, in accordance with §
27-2039.
[Added by Ord. 16-07, 8/11/2016]
Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Part
23 of this Chapter.
Signs shall be in accordance with Part
24 of this Chapter.
[Added 10/12/2006 by Ord. 06-15]
Where there is an existing front or rear porch which extends
into a restricted setback area, the same may be covered by an awning
or roof which protrudes into the setback area to no greater extent
than the existing porch or deck; and, if an existing porch or deck
protruding into a setback area must be replaced or reconstructed for
maintenance reasons or due to deterioration, the same construction
may extend into the setback area to an extent no greater than the
previously existing porch or deck. Additionally, where there is less
than 10 feet from the rear of a residential structure to the setback
line, a pervious deck may be built on the rear of a residential structure
extending no more than 10 feet into a rear setback so long as the
deck still allows a setback of at least 10 feet and so long as the
same meets all coverage, side yard and other requirements of the ordinances
of Susquehanna Township, with the condition that any deck shall not
be elevated beyond the existing level of the first-floor rear door
from the residential structure.