The R-R Residential District is composed of
rural residential areas, agricultural land and open space areas where
similar residential development is likely to occur. The purpose of
this district is to permit residential development of a rural density;
preserve agricultural uses and permanent open space; provide standards
to encourage architecturally attractive building facades and landscaping;
exclude activities of a commercial or industrial nature and any activities
not compatible with residential development; and to otherwise create
conditions conducive to carrying out these and other broad purposes
of this chapter.
A.
Permitted principal uses.
(1)
Detached single-family dwelling.
(2)
Detached single-family dwelling under an open space preservation option (subject to the requirements of § 325-28).
(3)
Semi-attached single-family dwelling under an open space preservation option (subject to the requirements of § 325-28).
(5)
Public parks and playgrounds.
(6)
Horticultural nursery and greenhouse for wholesale
use.
B.
Permitted accessory uses. (See Article XXVII, Accessory Uses, for additional requirements.)
(1)
Private garage or carport.
(2)
Storage sheds, tool sheds and greenhouses.
(3)
Gazebos.
(4)
Decks and patios.
(5)
Swimming pool.
(6)
Energy conversion systems.
(7)
No-impact home-based business.
(8)
Child day-care home.
(9)
Recreational vehicle parking and storage.
(10)
Satellite antennas.
(11)
Private barns and stables.
(12)
Seasonal roadside stand for the sale of agricultural
products wholly produced on the premises.
C.
Uses by special exception. (See Article XXIX, Uses Permitted by Special Exception, for additional requirements.)
(1)
House of worship.
(2)
Public or private school.
(3)
Child day-care center as an accessory use to a house
of worship, public or private school.
(4)
Library.
(5)
Public and private country clubs, to include swimming
pools, golf courses, tennis courts and other related amenities.
(6)
Kennels.
(7)
Concentrated animal feeding operations.
(8)
Riding academies and boarding stables.
(9)
Campgrounds.
(10)
Cemetery.
(11)
Bed-and-breakfast inns.
(12)
Domiciliary care unit.
(13)
Accessory dwelling unit for family members.
(14)
Home occupations.
D.
Prohibited uses. Any use that is not a permitted use
or use by special exception.
The chart of Area and Bulk Requirements for Permitted Uses in the R-R District (the chart for § 325-27) refers to the minimum area and bulk requirements for permitted uses.[1]
A.
Yards. Each corner lot shall have a minimum of a thirty-five-foot
front yard for each yard that abuts a street.
B.
Lot coverage. Lot coverage refers to all buildings
and structures on the lot including accessory structures, which include
patios, utility sheds, driveways and all impervious material with
the exception of swimming pools.
C.
Setbacks. Setbacks shall be as specified in the chart for § 325-27, except that:
(1)
A front porch, including any roof gutters, eaves or
spouting, may extend 10 feet into the required front yard setback
in all residential zones, provided:
(2)
Chimneys which are an integral part of the dwelling
may extend 18 inches into any yard area.
(3)
Overhangs, eaves, roof gutters and spouting may extend
18 inches into any required yard area.
D.
Height. Heights shall not exceed those specified in
the chart. The following are exceptions to the maximum height:
(1)
Projections allowed: Chimneys, flagpoles, satellite
receiving dishes and other similar items with a width, depth or diameter
of three feet or less may extend above the height limit, as long as
they do not exceed five feet above the top of the highest point of
the roof. If they are greater than three feet in width, depth or diameter,
they are subject to the height limit.
(2)
Farm buildings: Farm buildings such as silos and barns
are exempt from the height limit as long as they are set back from
all lot lines at least one foot for every foot in height.
(3)
Utility poles and public safety facilities are exempt
from the height limit.
E.
Landscaping and buffer yards. Landscaping and buffer yards shall be provided in accordance with the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (Chapter 289). Such buffer yards may be coterminous with any required yard in this district and, in case of conflict, the larger yard requirements shall apply.
[1]
Editor's Note: Said chart is included at the end of this chapter.
A.
On sites of 10 contiguous net acres or more in the
R-R District, the Township shall provide the option of cluster-style
development for the purpose of providing open space and protecting
natural resources. These provisions are designed to:
(1)
Provide an effective means for identifying, organizing
and maintaining open space.
(2)
Provide for active and passive recreation areas to
complement existing open space and recreational uses and/or to meet
the demand for such areas by future residents.
(3)
Preserve natural environmental resources by:
(a)
Encouraging the preservation of floodplains
and thus supplementing Floodplain District regulations.
(b)
Limiting the development of steep slopes.
(c)
Protecting the quality of existing watercourses,
ponds and other water bodies.
(d)
Avoiding the disruption of woodland and/or individual
trees.
(e)
Maintaining and/or enhancing the character of
the site relative to its aesthetic and recreational qualities and
characteristics.
B.
Net acreage determination. Determination of the land
available on a tract for open space development shall be as follows:
C.
Density regulations. The net dwelling unit density
of an open space development shall not exceed the maximum dwelling
unit density of the underlying district.
