In addition to the general goals listed in the statement of purpose, § 129-102, and the community development objectives listed in § 129-105, it is the purpose of this district to provide for higher-density residential development and other compatible uses, including multifamily and townhouse development that maintains the character of residential neighborhoods and provides for open space and recreational uses.
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 dwelling.
(2) 
Agricultural uses pursuant to the provisions of § 129-1305.
(3) 
Public parks and playgrounds pursuant to the provisions of § 129-1330.
(4) 
Sadsbury Township municipal uses, including parks and playgrounds, municipal pumping stations for sewage or water supply serving the Township, but excluding sanitary landfills and trash transfer stations.
(5) 
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) 
Major home occupations pursuant to the provisions of § 129-1318.
(2) 
Bed-and-breakfast facilities pursuant to the provisions of § 129-1310.
(3) 
Residential conversions pursuant to the provisions of § 129-1333.
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 uses when authorized as a conditional use by the Board of Supervisors pursuant to § 129-1708, herein.
(1) 
Two-family detached (duplex) dwellings.
(2) 
Single-family semidetached (twins) dwellings.
(3) 
Single-family attached (townhouse) dwellings pursuant to the provisions of § 129-1327.
(4) 
Schools and educational facilities pursuant to the provisions of § 129-1316.
(5) 
Churches, synagogues and similar religious institutions.
(6) 
Age-restricted, continuing care, retirement and assisted living units pursuant to the provisions of this code.
(7) 
Multifamily dwellings pursuant to the provisions of § 129-1327.
(8) 
Private parks, public swimming pools, and similar recreational facilities.
(9) 
Hospitals pursuant to the provisions of § 129-1319.
(10) 
Mobile home parks pursuant to the provisions of § 129-1326 and Article V of Chapter 109, Subdivision and Land Development.
(11) 
Plant nursery, pursuant to the provisions of § 129-1329.
D. 
Accessory uses. Uses on the same lot with, and customarily incidental to, any of the foregoing uses pursuant to the provisions of § 129-1302. No accessory structure should exceed 50% of the floor area of the primary structure.
(1) 
Private garages 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.
A. 
The following lot and yard requirements apply to single-family detached residential uses where both public water and public sewage disposal are available and hookup is mandatory. In those areas where public water and public sewage disposal are not available, the minimum lot size shall be 43,560 feet.
(1) 
Minimum lot size.
(a) 
Area: 20,000 square feet.
(b) 
Width at building line: 85 feet.
(c) 
Width at street line: 50 feet.
(2) 
Minimum yard requirements.
(a) 
Front yard: 40 feet.
(b) 
Side yard: 10 feet minimum, 25 aggregate.
(c) 
Rear yard: 25 feet.
(3) 
Maximum coverage (impervious):
(a) 
Maximum building coverage: 20%.
(b) 
Maximum lot coverage: 25%.
(4) 
Maximum building height: 35 feet.
B. 
The following lot and yard requirements apply to two-family detached (duplex) dwellings and single-family semidetached (twins) dwellings. Public water and public sewage disposal are required.
(1) 
Minimum tract size: one acre.
(2) 
Minimum lot size:
(a) 
Area: 7,000 square feet.
(b) 
Width at building line: 50 feet.
(c) 
Width at street line: 50 feet.
(3) 
Minimum yard requirements:
(a) 
Front yard: 40 feet.
(b) 
Side yard: 10 feet minimum, 25 feet aggregate.
(c) 
Rear yard: 25 feet.
(4) 
Maximum coverage (impervious):
(a) 
Maximum building coverage: 40%.
(b) 
Maximum lot coverage: 45%.
(5) 
Maximum building height: 35 feet.
C. 
The following area and bulk regulations apply to single-family attached (townhouse) dwellings in addition to those standards specified in § 129-1327. Public water and public sewage disposal are required.
(1) 
Minimum tract size:
(a) 
Area: 10 acres.
(b) 
Width at building line: 400 feet.
(c) 
Width at street line: 400 feet.
(2) 
Minimum lot size: 2,800 square feet.
(3) 
Minimum setbacks from tract boundaries:
(a) 
Front yard: 75 feet.
(b) 
Each side yard: 60 feet.
(c) 
Rear yard: 75 feet.
(4) 
Minimum open space requirement: as provided in § 109-425 of Chapter 109, Subdivision and Land Development.
(5) 
Maximum coverage (impervious):
(a) 
Maximum building coverage: 35%.
(b) 
Maximum lot coverage: 45%.
(6) 
Maximum building height: 35 feet.
(7) 
Maximum gross density: six units per gross acre.
D. 
The following area and bulk regulations apply to multifamily development in addition to those standards specified in § 129-1327. Public water and public sewage disposal shall be required.
(1) 
Minimum tract size: five acres.
(2) 
Maximum tract size:
(a) 
Area: 10 acres.
(b) 
Width at the building line: 200 feet.
(c) 
Width at the street line: 200 feet.
(3) 
Minimum setbacks from tract boundaries:
(a) 
Front yard: 75 feet.
(b) 
Each side yard: 60 feet.
(c) 
Rear yard: 75 feet.
(d) 
Parking areas: 25 feet.
(4) 
Minimum open space requirement: as provided in § 109-425 of Chapter 109, Subdivision and Land Development.
(5) 
Maximum coverage (impervious):
(a) 
Maximum building coverage: 35%.
(b) 
Maximum lot coverage: 45%.
(6) 
Maximum building height: 35 feet.
(7) 
Maximum gross density: 10 dwelling units per gross acre.
A. 
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 and general regulations contained in Article XIII and Article XIV, respectively, shall apply to uses in this district.