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The purpose of this district is to retain and continue the existing
semirural character. Farming should be encouraged. The use of cluster
development and open space neighborhoods should be encouraged as a
way to preserve some farmland and environmentally sensitive areas
and open space.
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1. The following uses in Exhibit 1: Zoning Use Matrix are permitted by right in this zoning district conditioned on the requirements of Part
24 and provided the use type, dimensional and all other applicable requirements of this chapter are met.
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1. The following conditional uses 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, and other applicable provisions listed herein,
and approval by the Board of Commissioners.
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1. The following uses available in Exhibit 1: Zoning Use Matrix 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:
A. Any use of the same general character as those uses permitted by
right or condition in the SR District. Evidence shall be submitted
documenting the similarity and difference between the proposed uses
and the uses permitted by right or condition to which the proposed
use is most similar.
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1. 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 residential dwelling.
C. Clubhouse, swimming pool, community recreation owned and operated
by a homeowners' association or condominium association.
F. Temporary structure or use.
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The following dimensional requirements in this section and §
27-607 apply to each use permitted in the 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. All principal uses allowed in the district that utilize an on-lot sewage disposal system and/or on-lot water/well shall have a minimum lot size of one acre.
Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage, Height Regulations
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Principal Use
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Minimum Lot Area
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Minimum Lot Width
(feet)
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Maximum Building Coverage
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Maximum Impervious Coverage
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Maximum Building and Structure Height, Unless Otherwise Specified
(feet)
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Single-family detached dwelling
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18,000 square feet
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100
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20%
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30%
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35
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Farmstead
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10 acres
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300
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20%
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30%
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35
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Cluster development, open space neighborhood
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10 acres
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*
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*
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*
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*
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Golf course
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50 acres
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300
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15%
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25%
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35
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Agricultural
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10 acres
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300
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20%
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30%
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35
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Educational institutions
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4 acres
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250
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15%
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25%
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35
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Place of worship
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2 acres
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200
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20%
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30%
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35
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Nonprofit or commercial swimming pool
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2 acres
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200
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15%
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25%
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35
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Public utility structures necessary for transmission such as
well house, switching station, etc.
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No minimum
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None
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None
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n/a
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35
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All other uses unless otherwise specified
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1 acre
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100
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15%
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25%
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35
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NOTES:
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See Part 16 and Part 24 of this chapter for further regulations.
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Principal Use
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Front Yard*
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Side Yard
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Rear Yard
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All uses unless otherwise specified
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30 feet
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15 feet
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30 feet
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NOTES:
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Side and rear yards are in addition to buffer yards except as provided in § 27-1803.
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See Figure 1H in Exhibit 2: Typical Residential Lot Layouts
for example.
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Unenclosed front porches for residential uses may extend five
feet into the front yard.
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1. 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.
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.