STATUTORY REFERENCES
General provisions and definitions — See
53 P.S. § 10101 et seq.
[Ord. 328. Passed 7-22-1996]
In an "E-2" Residential District, the regulations
set forth in this chapter shall apply.
[Ord. 328. Passed 7-22-1996]
In an "E-2" Residential District, a building
may be erected or used, and a lot may be used or occupied, for any
of the following purposes and no other:
[Ord. 328. Passed 7-22-1996]
[Ord. 328. Passed 7-22-1996]
In an "E-2" Residential District, there shall
be front, side and rear yards provided on each lot, which yards shall
be not less than 50 feet wide.
[Ord. 328. Passed 7-22-1996]
[Ord. 328. Passed 7-22-1996]
(a)
Building Height. The maximum height for buildings
or other structures erected or enlarged in an "E-2" Residential District
shall be 35 feet, not exceeding two stories.
(b)
Building Length. The maximum length for any dwelling
or other building erected in such district shall be 110 feet and shall
not exceed three dwelling units in a row.
[Ord. 328. Passed 7-22-1996]
(a)
For each dwelling unit in an "E-2" Residential District, 2.5 parking spaces shall be provided, in accordance with Chapter 1294, and this shall be exclusive of garages. Unless otherwise approved by the Board of Supervisors, only two parking spaces of this requirement may be accommodated on driveway areas.
(c)
Areas for loading and unloading of delivery trucks and other vehicles and for refuse collection, fuel and other service vehicles shall be provided, shall be adequate in size and shall be so arranged that they may be used without blocking or interfering with the use of access roads or automobile parking facilities, and all such areas shall comply with Chapter 1294.
(d)
No parking area, service area, loading area or access
drive shall be located within 50 feet of any property line, except
as required for normal ingress or egress.
[Ord. 328. Passed 7-22-1996]
(a)
Density. In an "E-2" Residential District, the number
of units per developable acre shall not exceed 2.6 for carriage-home-type
developments.
(b)
Building Plan. All buildings shall be in accordance
with an overall plan and shall be designed as a single architectural
scheme.
(c)
Preservation of Natural Features. The development
plan shall preserve and incorporate natural features such as woods,
streams and open space areas which add to the overall cohesive development
of such district and to the overall Township development.
(d)
Lighting; Utility Lines. Spaces between buildings,
parking areas, loading areas, access areas and service areas shall
be adequately illuminated at night. Lighting, including sign lighting,
shall be arranged to protect the highway and adjoining property from
direct glare or hazardous interference. Utility lines servicing the
area shall be placed underground.
(e)
Storage of Refuse. Raw materials, supplies, trash,
rubbish and other refuse shall be stored in covered containers within
an adequate enclosure and handled and disposed of in such a manner
so as not to give rise to smoke, odor or litter.
(f)
Landscaping. All development in an "E-2" Residential
District shall be designed and maintained in accordance with the landscape
provisions of the Subdivision Regulations, Title Four of this Planning
and Zoning Code.
(g)
Common Open Space. Any development in such district
shall contain a minimum of 50% of the lot area as common open space.
The undevelopable area of the lot may be included within such common
open space. Such common open space shall be of a character and quality
acceptable to the Board of Supervisors. In addition, there shall be
such provision for the ownership and maintenance of the common open
space as is reasonable to ensure its preservation. To this end, the
Township may accept the dedication of land or any interest therein
for public use and maintenance, but the Board need not require that
land proposed to be set aside for common open space be dedicated as
a condition of the approval of the subdivision or land development.
The Board shall require the landowner to provide for and establish
an organization for the ownership and maintenance of the common open
space consistent with the requirements of the Pennsylvania Uniform
Condominium Act, and such organization shall not dispose of the common
open space by sale or otherwise, except to the Township or, after
approval of the Board, to an organization established to own and maintain
the common open space. If the common open space deteriorates or if,
in the judgment of the Board, it is not maintained in a reasonable
manner in accordance with any approved plan or otherwise, the Township
may proceed to remedy any such deficiency by enforcement of any applicable
township ordinance or by injunctive relief or otherwise.
(h)
Interior Setback Regulations for Carriage Homes. The
minimum distance between buildings, exclusive of paved areas, shall
be 30 feet for short-side-to-short-side conditions and 60 feet for
any long-side condition. Measurements shall be taken from the mean
(average) building face, not the furthest projection.
(i)
Detention Basins. Detention basins shall not be allowed
in any required yard areas or open space in an "E-2" Residential District.
Unless otherwise specifically approved by the Board of Supervisors,
stormwater detention must be accomplished underground or off-site
in a manner acceptable to the Board of Supervisors and the Township
Engineer.
