To protect large concentrations of environmentally sensitive features that also have significant value for passive and active recreational pursuits: specifically, forested areas and steep slopes. Permitted uses within this zone encourage the most appropriate conservation/recreation activities for these areas. Some forms of development are allowed under prescribed criteria. The provisions of this zone have been specifically formulated to satisfy Section 604(1) of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code[1] which requires local zoning ordinances to "promote, protect and facilitate the preservation of the natural, scenic and historic values in the environment and preservation of forests."
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Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10604(1).
A. 
Table 4.1 Uses Permitted in the R-L Zone.
Types of Uses
Permitted by Right
Permitted by Special Exception
Permitted by Conditional Use
RESIDENTIAL USES
Bed-and-breakfast homes (§ 500-1210)
X
Boardinghouses (§ 500-1211)
X
ECHO housing (§ 500-1222)
X
Halfway house (§ 500-1229)
X
Independent mobile homes
X
Single-family detached dwellings (including seasonal use)
X
Special occasion homes (§ 500-1259)
X
OTHER USES
Adult-related uses (§ 500-1200)
X
Agricultural operation (§ 500-1201)
X
Agricultural, plant nursery and garden material, retail sale of (§ 500-1202)
X
Airport and/or heliport (§ 500-1203)
X
Animal hospital, veterinary office and/or kennel (§ 500-1205)
X
Campground (§ 500-1212)
X
Cemetery (§ 500-1214)
X
Churches
X
Contractor's office or shop
X
Forestry operation (§ 500-1225)
X
Golf course (§ 500-1227)
X
Historic structure conversion (§ 500-1231)
X
Horticulture
X
Hunting, fishing, boating and ski lodges (§ 500-1235)
X
Motel or hotel including conference facility (§ 500-1239)
X
Municipal-owned uses
X
Natural areas or wildlife refuges
X
Outdoor recreation areas (§ 500-1241)
X
Plant nurseries and greenhouses (not including retail sales)
X
Private club (§ 500-1244)
X
Public and nonprofit parks and playgrounds (§ 500-1241)
X
Public utility buildings and/or structures (§ 500-1245)
X
Quarry (§ 500-1246)
X
Racetrack (§ 500-1247)
X
Restaurant with no drive-through
X
Riding schools and stables (§ 500-1250)
X
Sawmill (§ 500-1252)
X
Schools (§ 500-1253)
X
Wireless communication facility (non-tower) (§ 500-1264)
X
Wireless communication facility (with tower) (§ 500-1264)
X
ACCESSORY USES
Carpentry
X
Child care, accessory (§ 500-1215)
X
Child care, in-home (§ 500-1216)
X
Home occupation (§ 500-1233)
X
No-impact home-based business
X
Outdoor café
X
Roadside stand (for the sale of agricultural products) (§ 500-1251)
X
Small engine repair and/or welding shop
X
Solar energy systems, accessory (§ 500-1257)
X
Wind energy facilities, accessory (§ 500-1263)
X
B. 
Density shall not exceed 12 dwelling units per acre.
Use
Minimum Lot Area
Minimum Lot Width at Lot Frontage
Maximum Permitted Impervious Lot Coverage
Front Yard Setback
Side Yard Setback
Rear Yard Setback
Maximum Permitted Building Height
Single-family detached dwelling (including independent mobile home)
20,000 square feet per dwelling unit
100 feet
20%
50 feet
30 feet each
50 feet
40 feet
Motels, hotels and restaurants including conference facility
20,000 square feet
100 feet
20% may be increased to a maximum of 40% with approval of Borough Council
30 feet
30 feet
30 feet
40 feet
Other permitted uses
20,000 square feet
100 feet
20%
50 feet
30 feet each
50 feet
40 feet
Accessory buildings and structures
N/A
N/A
Included with principal use
Not permitted
3 feet
3 feet
20 feet
A. 
Except for forestry uses, wooded areas existing on the effective date of this chapter containing steep slopes in excess of 25% or greater shall not be removed or clear-cut. Limited tree removal shall be permitted for the construction of improvements permitted above or depicted on an approved Subdivision and Land Development Plan. Only those necessary for the construction of buildings, structures, roads, stormwater management facilities and other work authorized under the plan shall be cleared of existing woodland.
B. 
When required by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection, an Erosion and Sedimentation Pollution Control Plan, in acceptable form, must be approved by Mount Holly Springs Borough and by the Cumberland County Conservation District prior to the commencement of logging or the harvesting of forest products on land located in the Conservation District.
C. 
Grading plans shall conform with the existing grade as much as possible to limit the required amount of earth and tree removal. Alternate grading plans will be required to preserve large stands of existing trees.
D. 
On any lot containing or intended for a residential use, a minimum of 50% of the existing number of trees of a minimum trunk caliper of four inches or more measured 48 inches above the ground shall not be removed and shall be protected during construction activities or forestry operations.
E. 
An applicant shall meet the requirements of § 500-1225 for all forestry operations.