In expansion of the declaration of legislative intent and the statement of community development objectives contained in Article
I, the specific intent of this district is to:
A. Promote the maintenance, stability, and continued viability of the
Borough's low density residential neighborhoods.
B. Provide for appropriate infill and new development, along with appropriate
redevelopment.
[Amended 3-7-2007 by Ord.
No. 526]
In the R-1 District, a building may be erected or used or occupied
and a lot may be used or occupied for any of the following purposes
and no other:
A. Single-family detached dwelling.
B. Public park, playground, and other outdoor recreational areas not
operated commercially for profit and owned by a governmental or nonprofit
agency.
C. Family day-care home in compliance with §
680-56 of this chapter.
D. Accessory uses, in compliance with §
680-45 of this chapter.
E. Student homes are permitted when authorized as a special exception subject to the following provisions and the provisions of §
680-71:
(1) Shall be located in an existing SFD or twin.
(2) Shall have no more than three residents per student home.
(3) Shall have a floor area of at least 1,500 square feet, exclusive
of basements, garages, and accessory buildings.
No principal building shall exceed 35 feet in height. Accessory
uses may not exceed a maximum of 15 feet.
All parking spaces and all signs erected in the R-1 Residential District shall be in accordance with Article
IX, Off-Street Parking, and Article
XXIII, Signs, of this chapter.