[Ord. No. 2015-03, 6/3/2015]
The Suburban Residential District provides higher-density residential
development in areas where public water and public sewer service is
generally available. Activities incompatible with such higher-density
residential development are excluded. In order to make the most efficient
use of the land involved, development in this district must utilize
public water and public sewer service unless the developer can demonstrate
that such service is not available. Leapfrog development utilizing
on-site systems will not be permitted.
[Ord. No. 2015-03, 6/3/2015]
1.
A structure may be erected or used, and a lot may be used or occupied,
for any of the following purposes and no other; providing, however,
that all new uses shall utilize municipal or public sewer and water
services provided such service or capacity exists within 1,000 feet
of the proposed use and the parcel can feasibly be served by both
municipal sewer and municipal public water. The applicant shall provide
documentation to the Township that said service is not feasible. On-site
sewage disposal systems and on-site wells may be utilized until such
public systems become available or are located within 1,000 feet from
the proposed use.
2.
In addition to the provisions set forth in this Part, the following
uses shall meet all applicable supplementary and general regulations
found in Parts 14 and 15 of this chapter.
3.
Principal Permitted Uses.
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Active adult development (see § 27-1404)
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Agriculture (see § 27-1404)
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Cultural facilities (see § 27-1404)
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Forestry (see § 27-1404)
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Group home (see § 27-1404)
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Multifamily dwelling (see § 27-1404)
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Municipal park or playground or recreational facility (see § 27-1404)
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Park, nonmunicipal (see § 27-1404)
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Single-family attached dwelling (townhouse) (see § 27-1404)
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Single-family detached dwelling (see § 27-1404)
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Semidetached dwelling (see § 27-1404)
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4.
Permitted Accessory Uses.
[Amended by Ord. No. 2022-01, 3/2/2022]
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Accessory dwelling unit (see § 27-1404)
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Alternative energy system (private use) (see § 27-1404)
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Bed-and-breakfast (see § 27-1404)
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Buildings and uses customarily incidental to a permitted principal
use
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Detention or retention pond
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Domiciliary care facility (see § 27-1404)
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Family day-care home (see § 27-1404)
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Home occupation (see § 27-1404)
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No-impact home-based business (see § 27-1404)
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Portable storage unit (see § 27-1404)
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Swimming pool, private (see § 27-1404)
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5.
Principal Uses Permitted as Special Exceptions by the Zoning Hearing
Board.
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Adult day-care center (see § 27-1404)
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Child day-care center (see § 27-1404)
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Club (see § 27-1404)
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Conversion apartments (see § 27-1404)
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Golf course (see § 27-1404)
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(Reserved)[1]
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House of worship (see § 27-1404)
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Mobile home park (see § 27-1404)
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Nursery school (see § 27-1404)
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Nursing home/personal care home (see § 27-1404)
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Recreational facility (indoor) (see § 27-1404)
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School, public or private (see § 27-1404)
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Public utility of facility (see § 27-1404)
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[1]
Editor's Note: The former entry for "group homes" was repealed Ord. No. 2021-03, 10/6/2021.
7.
Prohibited Construction: No permanent buildings may be constructed
or placed in a critical environmental area (See Part 13).
8.
Special Regulations: The density of multifamily and row dwellings
may be increased by the application of transferable development rights
and pursuant to Part 9.
[Ord. No. 2015-03, 6/3/2015]
In this district, any structure hereafter erected or any lot
hereafter used or occupied for any lawful purpose shall provide the
minimum dimensions specified below. Should these requirements conflict
with the requirements of Part 14 or 15, as applicable, for any specified
use, the requirements of Part 14 or 15, as applicable, shall take
precedence.
1.
Principal and Accessory Dimensions: Suburban Residential District.
[Amended by Ord. No. 2020-01, 8/5/2020]
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Single-Family Detached Dwellings
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With public water and sewer
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With public water only or sewer only
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Without public water and sewer
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Minimum lot area
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12,000 square feet*
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30,000 square feet with water/20,000 square feet with sewer
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40,000 square feet
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Minimum lot width
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80 feet
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100 feet
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150 feet
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Minimum front setback
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10 feet
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10 feet
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10 feet
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Minimum side setback
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15 feet
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15 feet
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15 feet
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Minimum rear setback
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10 feet
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10 feet
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10 feet
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Maximum building height
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40 feet
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40 feet
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40 feet
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Maximum lot coverage
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70%
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70%
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70%
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Accessory buildings and structures: side/rear setback
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5 feet
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5 feet
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5 feet
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Semidetached Dwellings
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With public water and sewer
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With public water only or sewer only
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Minimum lot area
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4,500 square feet per dwelling unit
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30,000 square feet/unit with water
20,000 square feet/unit with sewer
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Minimum lot width
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45 feet per unit
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80 feet per unit
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Minimum front setback
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10 feet
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10 feet
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Minimum side setback
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15 feet**
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15 feet
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Minimum rear setback
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15 feet
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15 feet
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Maximum building height
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40 feet
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40 feet
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Maximum lot coverage
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70%
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70%
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Accessory buildings and structures: side/rear setback
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5 feet
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5 feet
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Single-Family Attached Dwellings
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Multifamily Dwellings
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With public water and sewer
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With public water and sewer
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Minimum lot area
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2,200 square feet per dwelling unit
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2,200 square feet per dwelling unit
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Minimum lot width
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22 feet per unit
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Minimum front setback
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10 feet
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10 feet
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Minimum side setback
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15 feet**
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15 feet
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Minimum rear setback
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15 feet
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15 feet
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Maximum building height
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40 feet
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40 feet
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Maximum lot coverage
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70%
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70%
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Accessory buildings and structures: side/rear setback
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5 feet
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5 feet
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NOTES:
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The lot containing one or more multifamily buildings must have
a lot width of at least 200 feet. In those instances where more than
one multifamily building is located on a lot, there shall be a minimum
of 20 feet between individual buildings.
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Common wall lines do not require setbacks.
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All Other Uses
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With public water and sewer
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Minimum lot area
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40,000 square feet
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Minimum lot width
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150 feet
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Minimum front setback
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10 feet
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Minimum side setback
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15 feet
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Minimum rear setback
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10 feet
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Maximum building height
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40 feet
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Maximum lot coverage
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70%
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Accessory buildings and structures: side/rear setback
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5 feet
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2.
Building and Dwelling Unit Density:
A.
The following density requirements shall be met:
(1)
Row Dwellings: The maximum number of dwelling units in a row
group is eight.
(2)
Multifamily Dwellings: The maximum number of dwelling units
in a multifamily dwelling is eight. For the purpose of determining
maximum building and unit density, residential care facilities and
group living arrangements providing separate dwelling units for residents
and clients shall be considered multifamily dwellings.
(3)
Ratio of Dwelling Types: The total number of row dwelling units
and multifamily dwelling units or combination thereof may not exceed
50% of the total number of dwelling units. This requirement does not
apply if the parcel is less than 15 acres in size.
(4)
Unit Density: The maximum gross density or number of dwelling
units permitted shall be based upon the total area of the parcel less
the total area of any CEAs, existing rights-of-way, existing easements
or other factors within the parcel that would prevent residential
use of the area. The owner shall then calculate the maximum number
of dwelling units permitted based on the net acreage of the parcel
utilizing the following densities:
[Amended by Ord. No. 2020-01, 8/5/2020; and by Ord. No. 2023-05, 11/1/2023]
(a)
The maximum number of single-family detached dwelling units
shall be calculated by multiplying the acres of the parcel allocated
to that dwelling type by three. There shall be a maximum of three
single-family detached dwelling units per acre (3 du/acre).
(b)
The maximum number of semidetached dwelling units shall be calculated
by multiplying the acres of the parcel allocated to that dwelling
type by 4.5. There shall be a maximum of 4 1/2 semidetached dwelling
units per acre (4.5 du/acre).
(c)
The maximum number of row dwelling units or multifamily dwelling
units shall be calculated by multiplying the number of acres of the
parcel allocated to that dwelling type by six. There shall be a maximum
of six row dwelling units or multifamily dwelling units per acre (6
du/acre).
(d)
The maximum number of active adult development dwelling units shall
be calculated by multiplying the acres of the parcel allocated to
dwellings by six. There shall be a maximum of six dwelling units per
acre (six du/acre).
[Added by Ord. No. 2023-02, 3/1/2023]
[Ord. No. 2015-03, 6/3/2015]
Each principal use shall be located on a separate, approved
lot. Such lots must meet all the requirements of this chapter, the
Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance,[1] and all requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of
Environmental Protection.
[Ord. No. 2015-03, 6/3/2015;
amended by Ord. No. 2020-01, 8/5/2020]
1.
In addition to parking required by Part 16 of this chapter for all uses, multifamily and row dwellings developments shall provide additional off-street parking at the rate of one parking space per proposed residential dwelling in the form of off-street lot parking. Additional parking shall be provided in one or any combination of the following:
[Ord. No. 2015-03, 6/3/2015]
For residential developments consisting of more than five dwelling
units, a minimum of 20% of the total area of the tract being developed
shall be set aside for open space. Fifty percent of the parcel's CEA
may be utilized to satisfy this requirement. Open space shall be distributed
throughout the proposed development site as to serve the maximum number
of proposed residential units.
[Ord. No. 2015-03, 6/3/2015]
In addition to the standards set forth in this Part, all uses
permitted within the Suburban Residential District shall also comply
with:
1.
Landscape, Buffering and Screening. As required in the Shrewsbury
Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.
2.
Off-Street Parking and Loading. All uses in the Suburban Residential District shall provide off-street parking spaces and off-street loading space according to the provisions set forth in Part 16 of this chapter. Such areas shall be designed to include adequate snow storage per Shrewsbury Township.
3.
Signs. Signs may be erected and maintained only when in compliance
with the provisions of the Shrewsbury Township Sign Ordinance[1] and landscaping requirements in the Subdivision and Land
Ordinance.
[Amended by Ord. No. 2020-01, 8/5/2020]
4.
All proposed subdivisions and developments shall satisfy the requirements
of Part 13, Critical Environmental Areas and Wellhead Protection.
