The Estate Residential Zone is established as a low-density
residential zone for families who wish the privacy of large-lot subdivisions.
The VRE-1 Zone is mainly designed, however, for developments in areas
which, because of their proximity to other area developments or appealing
natural landscapes, are in demand for residential use, but where conditions
of slope, soil, vegetation, drainage or geological features, or an
interrelationship between the aforementioned conditions, makes the
area in whole or part unsuited for high-density development. For this
reason, the granting of the VRE-1 Zone must be conditioned upon:
A. A combined zoning and subdivision process.
B. Specially imposed lot sizes of not less than one acre.
C. Special setback and yard requirements which would allow resubdivision
when public utilities reach the site.
(Authorized density: not more than one unit per acre.)
This VRE-1 Zone shall specifically permit extensive residential
developments at a density from one acre to three acres per unit, depending
on the natural capabilities of the site to support residential development.
In addition to single-family dwelling units, the following additional
uses shall also be allowed:
A. Public open space, including public parks;
B. Public, private or religious schools;
C. Nursery schools for not more than 10 children;
E. Accessory uses customarily incidental to the above uses.
The following uses may be permitted in the VRE-1 Zone as special
uses after a public hearing and a finding by the Board that such uses
are necessary and desirable in a particular location:
Cemeteries
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Churches
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Colleges
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Convents
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Dormitories
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Landfills and reclamation projects
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Libraries.
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Monasteries
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Planned developments
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Police and fire stations
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Private recreation centers
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Public and private utilities
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Telephone booths
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Universities
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The following are conditions where special restrictions shall
apply to the uses allowed in the VRE-1 Zone:
A. Temporary buildings for construction purposes for periods not to
exceed the duration of construction.
B. Commercially operated driving ranges or miniature golf courses, buildings,
facilities and parking for intensive recreation uses not within 150
feet of any residential lot line.