[Added 4-6-1966 by Ord. No. 66-3]
In addition to and in aid of the purposes set forth in §§ 164-1 and 164-86 of this chapter, the intent of this article is to permit a more varied, more efficient and more economical development pattern in the R-1 Residence District by permitting a reduction in lot requirements for single-family residential subdivisions, while maintaining the permitted density of dwelling units within the subdivision area and preserving the area thereby gained as open space, tree cover, playground, park or school areas, scenic vistas or historical sites for the benefit of the residents of the Township of Lower Salford in the promotion of their health, safety, morals and general welfare.
The provisions of this article may, at the election of the applicant, be applied to an area proposed for residential development, pursuant to the requirements and procedures established by Ch. 142, Subdivision and Land Development, and the Montgomery County Planning Commission, only in accordance with the following conditions:
A.
The provisions of this article shall apply only to
the R-1 Residence District.
B.
The tract of ground proposed to be developed shall
consist of at least 50 acres.
C.
There shall be set aside or dedicated as open space
area for public or local community use, in a manner approved by the
Board of Supervisors of Lower Salford Township, an area of at least
15% of the total area of the tract of ground proposed to be developed.
D.
The area proposed to be committed to residential development
must be served by public water and public sewage. The requirement
for public water may be waived where, in the discretion of the Board
of Supervisors, water service is not available or is not feasible.
E.
The tract of ground to be developed shall be in one
ownership or shall be the subject of an application filed jointly
by the owners of the entire tract, and the tract shall be developed
or substantially developed in the manner approved within one year
from the date of approval.
F.
The proposed development shall be designed so as to
constitute a desirable and harmonious addition to the environment
of the area.
G.
The area to be set aside and dedicated for permanent preservation as open space shall meet the requirements of § 164-22 of this chapter.
[Amended 8-21-1997 by Ord. No. 97-5]
H.
The land area to be set aside and dedicated for permanent
preservation as open space shall be so located and so shaped as to
be suitable for the purposes intended, and consideration shall be
given to the subsequent addition of contiguous portions of open space
lands in adjacent tracts wherever practical.
I.
The proposed plan of development shall be submitted
to the Township Planning Commission, the Township Park and Recreation
Board, the Montgomery County Planning Commission and such other boards
as the Township Supervisors may deem necessary and/or expedient for
review.
The maximum number of residential lots that
may be created shall be computed by multiplying the total acreage
of the entire tract of ground by a factor of 0.9.
[Amended 8-21-1997 by Ord. No. 97-5]
B.
Net lot area modifications. The basic net lot area
of 34,000 square feet may be modified by a maximum fifteen-percent
area reduction, provided that for each lot reduced in area there shall
be a corresponding and equal increase in the area of another lot located
within the same subdivision and the same zoning district as the reduced
lot.
A.
Lot width. The width of each lot shall be at least
100 feet at the building line.
B.
Front yard. There shall be a front yard for each lot
with street frontage, the depth of which shall be at least 50 feet.
C.
Side yards. There shall be two side yards, one on
each side of the principal building, so arranged as to preserve a
minimum distance of 60 feet between principal buildings and a minimum
distance of 10 feet from the property line.
D.
Rear yard. There shall be a rear yard, the depth of
which shall be at least 65 feet.
E.
Height regulations. The maximum height of buildings
and other structures erected or enlarged in this district shall be
35 feet.
[Added 8-21-1997 by Ord. No. 97-5]
