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Borough of Elizabethtown, PA
Lancaster County
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Editor’s Note: The title of Part 4 was amended by Ord. 975, 6/16/2016.
[Ord. 766, 5/16/1996, § 4.1; as amended by Ord. 975, 6/16/2016]
The purpose of the Open Space and Conservation District is to preserve and/or conserve streams, creeks, drainageways and other vital waterways, protecting sensitive natural resources for recreational and conservation purposes. Limited uses are permitted which are consistent with the goal of protecting sensitive natural areas and providing for public recreation and open space.
[Ord. 766, 5/16/1996, § 4.2]
1. 
Public and private conservation areas and structures for the conservation of open land, water, soil and wildlife resources and historic preservation.
2. 
Public utility and communication uses where operation requirements necessitate locating within the district.
3. 
Park and recreation uses.
4. 
Municipal buildings and facilities.
[Ord. 766, 5/16/1996, § 4.3]
An accessory structure or use on the same lot which is customarily incidental to a permitted principal use is permitted with the exception of a home occupation. Each accessory use shall comply with the provisions contained in the supplemental regulations.
[Ord. 766, 5/16/1996, § 4.4]
The height of a building shall not exceed 35 feet.
[Ord. 766, 5/16/1996, § 4.5]
Lot area, lot width and impervious coverage requirements of not less than the following dimensions shall be provided for each structure or use hereafter erected, established or altered for any use permitted within this district:
A. 
Lot area: one acre.
B. 
Minimum lot width: 100 feet.
C. 
Coverage regulations: Lot coverage shall not exceed 20%. The remainder of the lot must be maintained in a vegetative cover or natural state.
[Ord. 766, 5/16/1996, § 4.6]
The following setback regulations apply to all uses permitted within this district unless otherwise specified herein:
A. 
Front yard: 50 feet.
B. 
Side yards: 20 feet.
C. 
Rear yard: 25 feet.
[Ord. 766, 5/16/1996, § 4.7]
Parking and access shall be provided in accordance with Part 16.