[Ord. No. 130, 12/9/1991; as amended by Ord. No. 146, 8/29/1994; Ord. No. 196, 4/15/2003; Ord. No. 229, 12/19/2006; and Ord. No. 281, 12/5/2012]
(a)
Purpose. The purpose of the Rural Conservation District is to encourage woodland, agricultural and general open space conservation by preserving natural features and environmentally sensitive lands such as forests, water sheds and water courses while perpetuating the rural atmosphere, open space and scenic landscape of the Township. A significant portion of the RC District is classified as having severe limitations to on-lot sewage disposal due to flooding, a high water table and/or steep slopes. Residential and conservation uses are encouraged provided that sufficient space is available for on-lot sewage disposal which will not create any menace to public health, and natural features are not unduly disturbed.
(b)
Uses Permitted by Right. The following, as a single principal use, such accessory uses and no other additional or multiple uses(s), is permitted by right in the Rural Conservation District, provided that the use, type, dimensional and all other applicable requirements of this chapter are satisfied.
(2)
Municipal use.
(3)
Single-family detached dwelling.
(4)
Woodland or game preserve, wildlife sanctuary or similar conservation use.
(5)
Accessory uses and structures to the above permitted uses when on the same lot as the permitted use.
(6)
No-impact home-based businesses, except that such permission shall not supersede any deed restriction, covenant or agreement restricting the use of land, nor any master deed, bylaw or other document applicable to a common interest ownership community, and shall be subject to the provisions of § 32-903(c).
(c)
Uses Permitted by Conditional Use. The following, as a principal use, their accessory uses, and no other, are permitted in the Rural Conservation District when a conditional use is granted by the Board of Supervisors subject to and in accordance with Part 11 of this chapter.
(d)
Uses Permitted by Special Exception. The following, as a principal use, their accessory uses, and no other, are permitted in the Rural Conservation District when a special exception is granted by the Zoning Hearing Board subject to and in accordance with Part 11 of this chapter.
(1)
Public cemetery.
(2)
Pet cemetery.
(5)
Recreation uses, including parks (except amusement parks), playgrounds, picnic grounds, horse riding trails and stables, golf courses (except miniature golf courses), swimming areas and pools, hiking trails, boating, fishing, camping and hunting, subject to § 32-906 of this chapter.
(7)
Accessory uses and structures to the above permitted uses when on the same lot as the permitted use.
(e)
Area, Yard and Height Regulations. Each of the following maximum and minimum dimensional requirements shall apply to each permitted use in the Rural Conservation District, except as specifically provided for in this chapter:
Minimum Regulations | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Lot Area (net) | 80,000 square feet | ||
Lot Width | 200 feet | ||
Building Setback | 50 feet | ||
Rear Yard | 30 feet | ||
Side Yard | |||
Total | 50 feet | ||
One Side | 25 feet | ||
Buffer Yard (depth) | 10 feet | ||
Maximum Regulations | |||
Building Height | |||
Farm Buildings/Silos | No Maximum | ||
Principal Buildings | 35 feet | ||
Lot Coverage | 12% | ||