Township of West Manchester, PA Article VII R-1 Residential Zone (R-1)

§ 150-32 Purpose.

This zone seeks to promote a high-quality large-lot suburban residential district, which is becoming increasingly popular within the Township. This zone is located around existing larger-lot neighborhoods and attractive vacant areas to maximize their appeal. Even though public utilities may be available, minimum lot sizes are kept large enough to create an estate-type setting. This district is strictly protected from nonresidential uses that could jeopardize its high-quality setting.

§ 150-33 Permitted uses.

[Amended 6-28-2001 by Ord. No. 01-03]

A. Single-family detached dwellings.

B. Family day care.

C. Public and/or nonprofit parks.

D. Public buildings, including firehouses. (See § 150-345.)

E. Forestry.

F. Accessory uses customarily incidental to residential uses.

§ 150-34 Special exceptions.

Subject to the general criteria listed in § 150-302D, special exceptions shall be as follows:

A. Public utilities. (See § 150-346.)

§ 150-35 Minimum lot area.

Each lot shall contain at least 20,000 square feet.

§ 150-36 Minimum lot width.

Minimum lot width shall be as follows:

A. One hundred twenty feet at the front yard setback line.

B. One hundred feet at the lot frontage and, if along the turnaround of a cul-de-sac, 80 feet at the lot frontage.

§ 150-37 Minimum lot depth.

Minimum lot depth shall be 165 feet.

§ 150-38 Minimum setback requirements.

Minimum setback requirements shall be as follows:

A. Principal buildings or structures:

(1) Front yard setback: 60 feet.

(2) Side yard setbacks: 20 feet on each side (40 feet total).

(3) Rear yard setback: 40 feet.

B. Accessory buildings or structures:

(1) Front yard: No accessory use (except permitted signs) shall be located within the front yard.

(2) Side yards: 10 feet on each side (20 feet total).

(3) Rear yard: 10 feet.

§ 150-39 Maximum permitted height.

[Amended 5-22-1997 by Ord. No. 97-13]

Maximum permitted heights shall be as follows:

A. Principal buildings or structures: 35 feet.

B. Accessory buildings or structures: 20 feet.

§ 150-40 Maximum lot coverage.

Maximum lot coverage shall be 35%.