The purpose of the Open Space (O-S) District
is to conserve undeveloped land for recreational and conservation
purposes and to discourage the scattering of commercial, industrial,
residential and other urban-type uses throughout predominantly forested
areas, areas with steep slopes and/or rural areas of the Township
where public services are neither presently available nor anticipated
in the immediate future; to provide for the regulation of housing
density in such areas; to encourage the preservation of natural amenities;
to protect watershed areas, natural drainage channels and watercourses;
and to otherwise create conditions conducive to carrying out the purposes
of this chapter.
A.
Permitted principal uses.
B.
Permitted accessory uses. (See Article XVII, Accessory Uses, for additional requirements.)
(1)
Private garage or carport.
(2)
Utility sheds.
(3)
Greenhouses.
(4)
Gazebos.
(5)
Decks and patios.
(6)
Swimming pool.
(7)
Energy conversion systems.
(8)
No-impact home-based business.
(9)
Child day-care home.
(10)
Recreational vehicle parking and storage.
(11)
Satellite antennas and dishes.
(12)
Private barns and stables.
(13)
Seasonal roadside stand for the sale of agricultural
products wholly produced on the premises.
C.
Prohibited uses. Any use that is not a permitted use.
A.
Lot size: Lot size shall be a minimum of five acres.
B.
Lot width: minimum of 200 feet at the street right-of-way
line.
D.
Lot coverage. Maximum lot coverage shall be 5%. Lot
coverage refers to all buildings on the lot including accessory structures,
which include patios, utility sheds, driveways and all impervious
material with the exception of swimming pools.
E.
Height. No building shall be erected to a height in
excess of 35 feet. 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)
Radio and television antennas, utility poles and public
safety facilities are exempt from the height limit.
