It is the purpose of this district to encourage continued agricultural activities in those parts of the Township where agriculture is the predominant use and to provide for controlled expansion of lower-density residential development in those areas where public sewer and water facilities are available.
[Amended 6-28-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-04; at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II)]
Uses by right shall be as follows:
A.
Agricultural uses and necessary buildings, including farm dwellings and structures related to the tilling of the land, the raising of farm products, the raising and keeping of horses, cattle, alpacas, llamas, emus and other livestock, the raising of poultry and poultry products, and the sale of farm products produced on site and sold on a retail basis in accordance with § 500-210.
B.
Single-family detached dwellings.
C.
Horticultural and hydroponic uses, including temporary and permanent greenhouses, related to the raising, propagating and selling of trees, shrubs, flowers, and other vegetative material and the sale of such products produced on site and sold in accordance with § 500-210.
D.
Public parks and public recreation areas.
E.
Forestry.
F.
Home occupation, minor.
G.
No-impact home-based business.
H.
Municipal uses.
I.
Regional stormwater facility.
J.
Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the above permitted uses.
K.
Group homes.
[Amended 1-13-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-03; 6-28-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-04]
The following uses are permitted as a special exception when authorized by the Zoning Hearing Board. In granting the special exception, the Board may attach certain conditions to its approval which, in addition to the requirements listed within this chapter, it feels are necessary requirements in order to preserve and protect the character of the district in which the proposed use would be located.
A.
Conversion of a single-family detached farm dwelling.
B.
Kennels for boarding of dogs and domestic animals.
C.
Houses of worship.
D.
Elementary and secondary schools.
E.
Golf courses and country clubs.
F.
Bed-and-breakfast establishments.
G.
Accessory dwelling units.
H.
Home occupation, major.
I.
Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the above special exception uses.
[Amended 6-28-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-04]
The following uses are permitted by conditional use when authorized by the Board of Commissioners:
A.
Farm-related occupation.
B.
Planned residential development.
C.
Public utility installation.
D.
Telecommunications tower, attached.
E.
Agritourism.
F.
Stables for boarding horses, riding schools and large animal veterinary office.
G.
Accessory buildings and uses customarily incidental to the above conditional uses.
[Amended 6-28-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-04]
B.
Minimum lot requirements:
(1)
(2)
Single-family detached dwellings.
(a)
Permitted lots.
[1]
In those areas of the district where public water and public sewer are not provided, or where only public water or public sewer exists, the owner of record shall be permitted to sell and/or build on lots according to the following:
Size of Total Tract | No. of Dwelling Units/Lots Permitted |
|---|---|
0 to 10 acres | 1 |
11 to 25 acres | 2 |
26 to 45 acres | 3 |
46 to 70 acres | 4 |
71 to 100 acres | 5 |
Over 100 acres | 6, plus 1 dwelling unit for every 30 acres over 100 acres |
[2]
No more than two driveways shall be permitted to have access to a public road. If more than two driveways are needed to provide access to the residential lots, a single access drive leading to a cluster of lots should be considered.
(b)
In those areas of the district where public water and public sewer are not provided, or where only public water or public sewer exists, lots which are permitted as stated in § 500-24B(2)(a)[1] are subject to the following:
(c)
(d)
In those areas of the district where both public water and public sewer are provided and a proposed development utilizes transferable development rights in accordance with Article XXVI, Transfer of Development Rights (TDR), of this chapter, lots are permitted as follows:
(3)
(5)
Conversion of a single-family detached farm dwelling which existed at the date of enactment of Ord. No. 1990-25, dated December 10, 1990:
(a)
Conversion into a two-family dwelling.
(b)
Lot area. The lot shall contain a minimum of 20,000 square feet for each of the dwelling units when public sewer and water are provided. The minimum lot size shall be increased if public sewer or public water is not provided and subject to PADEP approval.
(d)
An approved method of sewage disposal shall be installed or if one exists verification that the system is functioning and adequate for the intended flows.
(e)
There shall be no extension of the building other than as may be required for access or for safety.
[Amended 1-13-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-03; 6-28-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-04]
B.
Minimum lot requirements:
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Golf courses and country clubs:
(5)
Conversion of a single-family detached farm dwelling which existed at the date of enactment of Ord. No. 1990-25, dated December 10, 1990:
(a)
Conversion into a two-family dwelling.
(b)
Lot area. The lot shall contain a minimum of 20,000 square feet for each of the dwelling units when public sewer and water are provided. The minimum lot size shall be increased if public sewer or public water is not provided and subject to PADEP approval.
(d)
An approved method of sewage disposal shall be installed or if one exists verification that the system is functioning and adequate for the intended flows.
(e)
There shall be no extension of the building other than as may be required for access or for safety.
The uses in this district are also subject to applicable regulations contained in the following articles: