The purpose of this district is to provide for townhouse development at a medium density on sites with a minimum required tract area in selected locations of the Township, subject to compliance with the development requirements noted in this article. Townhouse development may take place on a fee simple or condominium basis.
Land, buildings or premises shall be used by right for the following use only:
A. Single-family attached dwelling (townhouse).
The following shall be permitted as conditional uses only, subject to Article
XXII and the provisions cited below:
A. Day-care facility, home-based, subject to §§
600-189 and
600-190 and all applicable state regulations.
B. Active recreation areas as defined in Article
II and subject to §§
600-189 and
600-190.
Unless specifically stated otherwise, the following shall be minimum requirements:
A. Townhouse.
(2) Lot area: 2,000 square feet.
(4) Setbacks for each townhouse building.
(a) From interior or parking area: 25 feet.
(b) From exterior road: 50 feet.
(5) Distance between principal buildings: 60 feet.
(6) Impervious surface: 65%, maximum.
(7) Units in row: four minimum and six maximum.
(8) Height: two stories, maximum, and 35 feet, maximum.
All open spaces or community facilities, which are a part of any townhouse development, shall be attractively and regularly maintained, and such maintenance shall be performed by the following:
A. In the event that the ownership of the townhouse development remains in one person or entity for the purpose of leasing individual dwelling units, that person or entity shall have the sole responsibility for maintenance of all open spaces included within the development.
B. In the event that all individual dwelling units are conveyed in fee, responsibility for maintenance of all open spaces included within the development shall be upon an entity such as a condominium, cooperative, homeowners' association, trust or such other nonprofit organization deemed capable of carrying out its responsibilities by the Township Solicitor.
C. In the event that the open spaces are dedicated to the Township and accepted by the Township, the Township shall maintain such dedicated areas.
If a homeowners' association is required for any development located within the TH Townhouse District, it shall adhere to the requirements of §
600-179.