[Amended 1-25-1993 by Ord. No. HR-207; 5-1-2006 by Ord. No. HR-252]
R-2 Residence Districts are designed to provide
opportunities for higher intensity development in the Route 30 corridor
in light of the carrying capacity of the infrastructure in the form
of roads, sewer and water facilities. The R-2 Districts comprise areas
which are developed as neighborhoods primarily in close proximity
to public transportation and neighborhood shopping facilities, and
where road, sewer, water and storm drainage facilities can support
such higher densities.
Land and buildings may be used and occupied
for any one of the following purposes and no other:
A.
One single-family detached dwelling.
B.
Township administrative building, public library,
public park, play or recreation area; or any similar use owned or
operated by a public agency.
C.
Public transportation shelter, provided that no advertising
shall be affixed thereto.
D.
The following uses when authorized as a special exception, subject to the general standards prescribed in §§ 208-105 and 208-150:
(1)
Historical or cultural museum or other cultural or
philanthropic use not operated for profit, other than a use permitted
by this section above.
(2)
Conversion of a dwelling to two-family or multifamily use, subject to the provisions of § 208-106.
(3)
Electric substation or any similar public utility
use, provided that:
(a)
No such use shall include an office open to
the general public; the storage of materials; rotating equipment;
trucking or repair facilities; housing of work crews; a storage garage;
or any structure involving major traffic movements;
(b)
The portion of any such use not located within
a building is enclosed or adequately screened in such a manner as
to not detract from the character of the district; and
(c)
No advertising shall be affixed to any structure.
(4)
Golf or country club, swimming club, tennis club or similar recreational facility on a lot not less than five acres in size, provided that the chief activity shall not be one that is customarily carried on as a business; no building shall be closer than 100 feet to a street or property line; the buildings or services shall be for the use of members and their guests only; and the use shall comply with the provisions of § 208-12F(3)(g) through (i) relating to privately owned outdoor recreational uses in RC Districts.
(5)
Any other governmental or public utility use, provided
that the Zoning Hearing Board shall determine that the placement of
such use in the proposed district is a public necessity and that satisfactory
screening and other measures are taken to safeguard the character
of the surrounding area.
E.
Commuter railroad station.
The following area, width and height regulations
shall apply in the case of any lot used as a dwelling:
A.
Lot area and width. A lot area of not less than 18,000
square feet and a lot width of not less than 85 feet at the building
line shall be provided.
B.
Building coverage. Not more than 20% of the lot area
may be occupied by buildings.
C.
Impervious coverage. Not more than 40% of the lot
area may be covered by impervious surface.
D.
Front yard. There shall be a front yard on each street
on which the lot abuts, the depth of which shall be at least 35 feet.
E.
Side yards. There shall be two side yards not less
than 40 feet in aggregate width and neither less than 15 feet in width.
F.
Rear yard. There shall be a rear yard, the depth of
which shall be at least 25 feet.
G.
Height. The height of any building shall not exceed
35 feet.
A.
Lot area and width. A lot area of not less than 80,000
square feet and a lot width of not less than 200 feet at the building
line shall be provided.
B.
Building coverage. Not more than 10% of the lot area
may be occupied by buildings.
C.
Impervious coverage. Not more than 25% of the lot
area may be covered by impervious surface.
D.
Front yard. There shall be a front yard on each street
on which the lot abuts, the depth of which shall be at least 50 feet.
E.
Side yards. For any building or use, there shall be
two side yards, neither of which shall be less than 40 feet in width.
F.
Rear yard. There shall be a rear yard, the depth of
which shall be at least 50 feet.
G.
Height. The height of any building shall not exceed
35 feet.
