A. Specific intent. In addition to the objectives stated in §§ 240-3 and 240-7, the R-2 District is intended to encourage low density residential development on lots of sufficient size to provide for on-lot sewage disposal and on-lot water supply.
B. Uses permitted by right. The following principal uses are permitted by right in the R-2 District if the area and bulk regulations and all other applicable requirements of this chapter are satisfied:
(1) Single-family detached dwelling.
(2) Agricultural uses in accordance with § 240-34, except for animal husbandry, which shall be permitted as a conditional use.
(3) A lawfully permitted dwelling unit used as a group home, provided that the requirements of § 240-38 for such use are met.
C. Permitted conditional uses. The following principal uses may be permitted in the R-2 District when authorized by the Board of Supervisors in accordance with § 240-31:
(1) Single-family cluster development in accordance with § 240-28.
(2) Fire station.
(3) Township park.
(4) Place of worship or religious institution, excluding hospitals, sanitariums, penal or corrective institutions.
(5) Public or private primary or secondary school.
(6) Golf course.
(7) Riding academy.
(8) Publicly owned recreation.
(9) Public utility facility.
(10) Private recreation facility.
(11) Single-family open space development in accordance with § 240-36.
(12) Private primary school and church or place of worship. [Added 9-7-1999 by Ord. No. 129-F-99]
D. Uses permitted by special exception: none.
E. Accessory uses. The following accessory uses shall be permitted in the R-2 District in accordance with the provisions of § 240-32 and/or such other section listed after each use:
(1) Home occupation, which may include day care as an accessory use.
(2) Storage shed.
(4) Garage.
(5) Recreational vehicle storage.
(6) Private greenhouse.
(7) Tennis court.
(8) Swimming pool.
(9) Horse barn.
(10) Solar energy systems.
(11) Signs. (See § 240-22.)
(12) Animal husbandry.
(14) Home-related business.
(15) Seasonal sale of farm products. (See § 240-34B.)
(17) No-impact home-based business as accessory to a residential dwelling. [Added 10-21-2003 by Ord. No. 129-L-03]
**Webmasters Note: The previous subsection has been added as per Ordinance No. 129-L-03.
F. Design and landscaping controls. The applicable design and landscaping controls in §240-27A shall apply to residential development in this district.
G. [Amended 6-1-1999 by Ord. No. 129-D-99] Lot area, width, building coverage, height and yard regulations. The following requirements apply to each use in the R-2 District, subject to further applicable provisions of this chapter:
*To obtain more flexibility in placing buildings in all residential subdivisions of two or more lots, an average building setback line of 60 feet and a minimum building setback of 45 feet shall be required.
NOTE: See §240-31 for conditional use regulations, §240-34 for agricultural regulations and §240-57 for special exception regulations. The most restrictive lot area, width, building coverage, height and yard regulations for each such use shall apply.
A. Specific intent. In addition to the objectives stated in §§240-3 and 240-7, the R-3 District is intended to encourage residential development in those areas near major highways, commercial areas and/or centers of employment. Such areas are suitable for medium density residential development if centralized sewage disposal and centralized water supply systems and suitable open space and recreation areas are provided to create a suburban environment appropriate for family needs.
B. Uses permitted by right. The following principal uses are permitted by right in the R-3 District if the area and bulk regulations and all other applicable requirements of this chapter are satisfied:
(1) Single-family detached dwelling.
(2) Semidetached dwelling.
(3) A lawfully permitted dwelling unit used as a group home, provided that the requirements of §240-38 for such use are met.
C. Permitted conditional uses. The following principal uses may be permitted in the R-3 District when authorized by the Board of Supervisors in accordance with §240-31:
(1) Fire station.
(2) Township park.
(3) Place of worship or religious institution, excluding hospitals, sanitariums or penal or corrective institutions.
(4) Publicly owned recreation.
(5) Public or private primary or secondary school.
(6) Public utility facility.
(7) Private primary school and church or place of worship. [Added 9-7-1999 by Ord. No. 129-F-99]
D. Uses permitted by special exception: none.
E. Accessory uses. The following accessory uses shall be permitted in the R-3 District in accordance with the provisions of §240-32 and/or such other section listed after each use:
(1) Home occupation, which may include day care as an accessory use.
(2) Storage shed.
(4) Garage.
(5) Recreational vehicle storage.
(6) Private greenhouse.
(7) Tennis court.
(8) Swimming pool.
(9) Horse barn.
(10) Solar energy systems.
(11) Wind-generated energy systems.
(12) Off-street parking. (See §240-33.)
(13) Signs. (See §240-22.)
(14) Animal husbandry.
(16) Home-related business.
(17) Seasonal sale of farm products. (See §240-30b.)
(19) No-impact home-based business as accessory to a residential dwelling. [Added 10-21-2003 by Ord. No. 129-L-03]
**Webmasters Note: The previous subsection has been added as per Ordinance No. 129-L-03.
F. Design and landscaping controls. The applicable design and landscaping controls in §240-27D shall apply to residential development in this district.
G. [Amended 6-1-1999 by Ord. No. 129-D-99] Lot area, width, building coverage, height and yard regulations. The following requirements apply to each use in the R-3 District, subject to further applicable provisions of this chapter.
R-3 Principal Uses
*To obtain more flexibility in placing buildings in all residential subdivisions of two or more lots, an average building setback line of 40 feet and a minimum building setback line of 30 feet shall be required.
**Each of two side yards, unless otherwise noted.
NOTE: See §240-31 for conditional use regulations and §240-57 for special exception regulations. The most restrictive lot area, width, building coverage, height and yard regulations for each such use shall apply.
A. Specific intent. In addition to the objectives stated in §§240-3 and 240-7, to provide for a variety of housing types at a higher density than in the R-1, R-2 and R-3 Districts because of the proximity to public transit and shopping and as long as centralized sewage disposal and centralized water supply systems are provided.
B. Uses permitted by right. The following principal uses are permitted by right in the R-4 District, if the area, bulk and all other applicable requirements of this chapter are satisfied:
(1) Single-family detached dwelling.
(2) Semidetached dwelling.
(3) A lawfully permitted dwelling unit used as a group home, in accordance with the requirements of §240-38 for such use.
C. Permitted conditional uses. The following principal uses may be permitted in the R-4 District when authorized by the Board of Supervisors in accordance with §240-31:
(1) Single-family cluster development in accordance with §240-28.
(2) Publicly owned recreation.
(3) Apartments in accordance with §240-29.
(4) Place of worship or religiious institution, excluding hospitals, sanitariums, penal or corrective institutions.
(5) Public utility facility.
(6) Mobile home park in accordance with §205-64B of Chapter 205, Subdivision and Land Development.
(7) Nursing home or personal-care center.
(8) Life-care center.
(9) Fire station.
(10) Single-family open space development in accordance with §240-36.
(11) Townhouses in accordance with §240-30.
(12) Business and professional offices.
D. Uses permitted by special exception: none.
E. Accessory uses. The following accessory uses shall be permitted in the R-4 District in accordance with the provisions of §240-32 and/or such other section listed after each use:
(1) Home occupation, which may include day care as an accessory use.
(2) Storage shed.
(4) Garage.
(5) Recreational vehicle storage.
(6) Private greenhouse.
(7) Tennis court.
(8) Swimming pool.
(9) Horse barn.
(10) Solar energy systems.
(11) Wind-generated energy systems.
(12) Off-street parking. (See §240-33.)
(13) Signs. (See §240-22.)
(14) Animal husbandry.
(16) Home-related business.
(18) No-impact home-based business as accessory to a residential dwelling. [Added 10-21-2003 by Ord. No. 129-L-03]
**Webmasters Note: The previous subsection has been added as per Ordinance No. 129-L-03.
F. Design and landscaping controls. The applicable design and landscaping controls in §240-27C and D shall apply to residential development in this district.
G. [Amended 6-1-1999 by Ord. No. 129-D-99) Lot area, width, building coverage, height and yard regulations. All uses in this district shall be serviced by centralized sewage disposal and centralized water supply systems. The following requirements apply to each use in the R-4 District, unless a more restrictive provision is established by another section of this chapter:
R-4 Principal Uses
