[Ord. 11/25/2003, § 1000]
1. 
Permitted Uses. Uses are permitted by right, as special exceptions, and as conditional uses in open space districts in accordance with § 27-1002.
2. 
Special Exception Uses. The Zoning Hearing Board is authorized to grant special exceptions for uses specified in § 27-1002 for applications meeting the following criteria:
A. 
The use shall not generate high levels of vehicular traffic, nor noise, noxious odors, air pollution, or glare.
B. 
No commercial activity shall be permitted except the charging of admission, the sale of refreshments, or such other purpose that is clearly incidental to permitted outdoor activities.
C. 
The manner, location, and hours of operations and of deliveries to the premises shall be compatible with the daily cycle of active and quiet periods associated with any adjacent residential uses.
3. 
Off-Street Parking and Loading. Off-street parking and loading shall be provided in accordance with Part 13.
4. 
Buffers. Buffers shall be provided in accordance with Part 12.
5. 
Performance Standards. Any activity or use in open space districts shall comply with the performance standards of Part 7.
6. 
Natural and Landscaped Areas. All portions of a tract not occupied by buildings and required improvements shall be maintained as landscaped areas consisting of natural environmental features and/or planted vegetation.
[Ord. 11/25/2003, § 1001]
Districts
Use Classification
OS
Public or private not-for-profit open space and recreation uses
P
Public or private not-for-profit game preserve or similar conservation purpose
P
Crop farming, truck gardening, and similar uses
SE
Animal husbandry, pasturing, aviaries, hatcheries and similar uses, but excluding concentrated animal operations
SE
Horticultural activities, including nurseries and greenhouses
SE
For-profit open space and recreation uses
SE
For-profit game preserve or similar conservation purpose
SE
Cemetery
CU
Forestry
P
KEY:
P
Permitted
SE
Special Exception
CU
Conditional Use
[Ord. 11/25/2003, § 1002]
Standards
Districts OS
Maximum Tract Density (floor-area ratio [FAR])
0.01
Minimum Tract Area (acres)
5
Maximum Building Coverage (% of tract)
1
Maximum Impervious Coverage (% of tract)
4
Maximum Height - Principal Structures (feet)
35
Maximum Height - Accessory Structures
16
Minimum Lot Width at Right-of-Way Line (feet)
60
Minimum Lot Width at Building Setback Line (feet)
250
Minimum setbacks from streets (feet):
Any building face to arterial street ultimate right-of-way
60
Any building face to collector or local street ultimate right-of-way
40
Any building face to common parking area
8
Surface parking areas to arterial street ultimate right-of-way
20
Surface parking areas to collector or local street ultimate right-of-way
15
Minimum principal structure setbacks from tract perimeter (feet):
20
From other like-zoned tracts
From any residential district boundary line
50
From other district boundary lines
25
Minimum accessory structure setbacks from tract perimeter (feet):
10
From other like-zoned tracts
From any residential district boundary line
35
From other district boundary lines
20
Minimum surface parking areas, driveways, interior roadways setbacks from tract perimeter (feet):
From other like-zoned tracts
5
From any residential district boundary line
30
From other district boundary lines
15
[Ord. 11/25/2003, § 1003]
1. 
Intent. The OS Open Space District is intended to preserve parkland, game lands, forests, conservation tracts, and other designated community resource areas for their perpetual use and enjoyment as open space by the residents of the Township.
2. 
Permitted Uses. Uses are permitted in OS Open Space Districts in accordance with § 27-1002.
3. 
Development Standards. Development undertaken in this district shall be in accordance with the standards of § 27-1003.