In addition to the general goals listed in the statement of purpose, § 129-102, and community development objectives, § 129-105, it is the purpose of this district to provide for limited density of residential development in certain open areas of the Township while preserving sensitive natural features, environmental resources and agricultural land. Density of development is limited in this district in order to provide for a transition from rural, agricultural areas to moderate-density residential areas. If sewers are not provided, capped sewers shall be required in anticipation of future public sewer service.
A. 
By-right uses. A building or other structure may be erected, altered, or used, and a lot may be used or occupied for any one of the following purposes and no other:
(1) 
Single-family detached dwellings under the conventional development option in accordance with the provisions of § 129-503.
(2) 
Single-family detached dwellings under the cluster development option in accordance with the provisions in § 129-504.
(3) 
Agricultural uses pursuant to the provisions of § 129-1305.
(4) 
Sadsbury Township municipal uses.
(5) 
Temporary structures pursuant to the provisions of § 129-1340.
(6) 
Parks, passive and active outdoor recreational facilities, as required under Chapter 109, Subdivision and Land Development, other than Sadsbury Township municipal uses.
(7) 
Forestry pursuant to the provisions of § 129-1347, herein.
B. 
Special exception uses. A building or other structure may be erected, altered, or used and a lot may be used or occupied for any one of the following purposes when authorized as a special exception by the Zoning Hearing Board, pursuant to Article XVIII.
(1) 
Bed-and-breakfast facility pursuant to the provisions of § 129-1310.
(2) 
Home occupations pursuant to the provisions of § 129-1318.
C. 
Conditional uses. A building or other structure may be erected, altered or used and a lot may be used or occupied for any one of the following when authorized as a conditional use by the Board of Supervisors pursuant to § 129-1708, herein.
(1) 
Schools and educational facilities pursuant to the provisions of § 129-1316.
(2) 
Churches, synagogues and other religious institutions.
(3) 
Cemetery pursuant to the provisions of § 129-1311.
(4) 
Continuing care, age-restricted and assisted living units pursuant to the provisions of § 129-1328.
(5) 
Plant nursery pursuant to the provisions of § 129-1329.
(6) 
Commercial day-care center pursuant to the provisions of § 129-1313.
D. 
Accessory uses. Uses on the same lot with, and customarily incidental to, any of the foregoing uses, pursuant to § 129-1302. Accessory structures shall not exceed 50% of the primary structure.
(1) 
Private garage or private parking areas pursuant to the provisions of § 129-1302.
(2) 
Signs pursuant to the provisions of Article XV.
(3) 
No-impact home-based business, as defined in Article II.
(4) 
Other customary accessory uses and buildings, provided such are clearly incidental to the principal use and do not include any activity commonly conducted as a business, pursuant to the provisions of § 129-1302.
(5) 
Greenhouses as accessory to residential uses pursuant to the provisions of § 129-1302.
A. 
The following regulations shall be observed:
(1) 
Minimum lot area when utilizing on-site water service and on-site sewer service.
(a) 
Area: One acre or 43,560 square feet.
(b) 
Width:
[1] 
Seventy-five feet at the street line.
[2] 
One hundred twenty-five feet at the building setback line.
(2) 
Minimum lot size when utilizing public water service and public sewer.
(a) 
Area: 30,000 square feet.
(b) 
Width:
[1] 
Fifty feet at the street line.
[2] 
One hundred feet at the building setback line.
(3) 
Minimum yard requirements.
(a) 
Front yard: 50 feet.
(b) 
Each side yard: 25 feet for lots of 43,560 feet, or 20 feet for lots of 30,000 feet.
(c) 
Rear yard: 50 feet.
(4) 
Maximum coverage (impervious):
(a) 
Maximum building coverage: 10%.
(b) 
Maximum lot coverage: 15%.
(5) 
Maximum building height: 35 feet.
The cluster development option shall be permitted on any parcel of at least 20 acres in size. Development permitted under the cluster development option shall be served by public water service and public sewer.
A. 
The following regulations shall be observed:
(1) 
Maximum gross density: one dwelling unit per 43,560 square feet.
(2) 
Minimum lot size:
(a) 
Area: 15,000 square feet.
(b) 
Width:
[1] 
Fifty feet at the street line.
[2] 
Eighty feet at the building setback line.
(3) 
Minimum yard requirements.
(a) 
Front yard: 25 feet.
(b) 
Each side yard: 15 feet.
(c) 
Rear yard: 40 feet.
(4) 
Minimum open space requirement.
(a) 
A minimum of 45% of the gross site area shall be designated on the plan as common open space and held in a tract or tracts separate from the developable lots. Such open space shall be restricted from further subdivision or land development by deed restriction, conservation easement, or other agreement or form acceptable to the Township and duly recorded in the office of the Recorder of Deeds of Chester County, Pennsylvania, and shall be noted on the subdivision record plan.
(b) 
Open space areas required under the cluster development option shall adhere to the standards specified in § 129-1404B, Design standards - Park, recreation and open space.
(5) 
Maximum coverage (impervious):
(a) 
Maximum building coverage: 10%.
(b) 
Maximum lot coverage: 15%.
(6) 
Maximum building height: 35 feet.
A. 
The parking regulations contained in Article XIV shall apply to uses in this district.
B. 
Sign regulations contained in Article XV shall apply to uses in this district.
C. 
The supplemental regulations contained in Article XIII shall apply to uses in this district.
D. 
The general regulations contained in Article XIV shall apply to uses in this district.