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The purpose of this district is to encourage the continuation of farming, maintain the existing low residential density, and to encourage the preservation of open space, wooded areas, steep slopes and stream valleys. Farming should be encouraged to continue and there should be no undue restrictions on agricultural operations. Single-family homes on scattered lots and small subdivisions are permitted, but large subdivisions are discouraged.
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The uses permitted by right in this zoning district are available in Exhibit 1: Zoning Use Matrix[1] of this chapter, which are conditioned on the requirements of Part 24 and provided the use type, dimensional and all other applicable requirements of this chapter are met.
[1]
Editor's Note: Said exhibit is included as an attachment to this chapter.
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The conditional uses allowed in this zoning district are available in Exhibit 1: Zoning Use Matrix, and their accessory uses may be permitted following a review and recommendation by the Planning Commission in accordance with the provisions of Part 24, any other applicable provisions listed herein, and approval of the Board of Commissioners.
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The following uses and their accessory uses may be permitted when authorized as a special exception by the Zoning Hearing Board, subject to the provisions of Part 24, these are available in Exhibit 1: Zoning Use Matrix.
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Accessory uses or structures on the same lot which are customarily incidental to the permitted use and primary structure are permitted by right. Only the following accessory uses are permitted in this part. These uses shall comply with all yard regulations, except as modified by the provisions contained within § 27-1708, Residential Accessory Uses.
A. 
Accessory recreational agricultural activity.
B. 
Accessory residential dwelling.
C. 
Amateur radio antennas.
D. 
Clubhouse, swimming pool, community recreation owned and operated by a homeowners' association or condominium association.
E. 
Farm stand.
F. 
Home occupation.
G. 
Solar panels.
H. 
Temporary structure or use.
I. 
Winery.
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The following dimensional requirements in this section and § 27-507 apply to each use permitted in the R District by right, by condition and by special exception, subject to further applicable provisions of this chapter. The most restrictive dimensional requirement for each use shall apply.
Principal Use
Minimum Lot Area
(acres)
Minimum Lot Width
(feet)
Maximum Building Coverage
Maximum Impervious Coverage
Maximum Building and Structure Height Unless Otherwise Specified
(feet)
Single-family detached
2
150
5%
15%
35
Farmstead
10
300
15%
25%
35
Golf course
50
300
15%
25%
35
Greenhouse
Nursery
3
200
30%
40%
35
Agriculture
10
300
—
—
—
Animal husbandry
10
300
15%
25%
35
Place of worship
3
200
20%
40%
35
Public utility structures, necessary for transmission such as well house, switching station, etc.
No minimum
None
None
None
35
All other uses unless otherwise specified
3
200
15%
25%
35
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Principal Use
Front Yard
Side Yard
Rear Yard
All structures unless otherwise specified
35 feet
35 feet
35 feet
Side and rear yards are in addition to buffer yards except as provided in § 27-1803. See Figure 1F in Exhibit 2: Typical Residential Lot Layouts for example.
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Any new land development or subdivisions shall utilize architectural-grade cladding and enhanced architectural features on all newly constructed or renovated buildings.
2. 
All roof mounted or nonresidential HVAC systems or building machinery shall be shielded from view utilizing appropriate screening as displayed in the Lower Macungie Township Design Guidelines.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Said Design Guidelines are included as an attachment to this chapter.
3. 
All new land development or subdivisions shall include illuminated monument entrance signs per this chapter and the Lower Macungie Township Design Guidelines with associated seasonal landscaping beds and plantings.
4. 
All new land development or subdivisions shall naturalize all stormwater management features per this chapter and to the satisfaction of the Township.