[Ord. No. 2019-10, 8/1/2019]
The purpose of this district is to encourage the continuation
of farming, maintain the existing low residential density, and to
encourage the preservation of open space, wooded areas, steep slopes
and stream valleys. Farming should be encouraged to continue and there
should be no undue restrictions on agricultural operations. Single-family
homes on scattered lots and small subdivisions are permitted, but
large subdivisions are discouraged.
[Ord. No. 2019-10, 8/1/2019]
1.
The uses permitted by right in this zoning district are available
in Exhibit 1: Zoning Use Matrix[1] of this chapter, which are conditioned on the requirements of Part 24 and provided the use type, dimensional and all other applicable requirements of this chapter are met.
[1]
Editor's Note: Said exhibit is included as an attachment to this chapter.
[Ord. No. 2019-10, 8/1/2019]
1.
The conditional uses allowed in this zoning district are available
in Exhibit 1: Zoning Use Matrix, and their accessory uses may be permitted
following a review and recommendation by the Planning Commission in
accordance with the provisions of Part 24, any other applicable provisions
listed herein, and approval of the Board of Commissioners.
[Ord. No. 2019-10, 8/1/2019]
1.
The following uses and their accessory uses may be permitted when
authorized as a special exception by the Zoning Hearing Board, subject
to the provisions of Part 24, these are available in Exhibit 1: Zoning
Use Matrix.
[Ord. No. 2019-10, 8/1/2019]
1.
Accessory uses or structures on the same lot which are customarily incidental to the permitted use and primary structure are permitted by right. Only the following accessory uses are permitted in this part. These uses shall comply with all yard regulations, except as modified by the provisions contained within § 27-1708, Residential Accessory Uses.
A.
Accessory recreational agricultural activity.
B.
Accessory residential dwelling.
C.
Amateur radio antennas.
D.
Clubhouse, swimming pool, community recreation owned and operated
by a homeowners' association or condominium association.
E.
Farm stand.
F.
Home occupation.
G.
Solar panels.
H.
Temporary structure or use.
I.
Winery.
[Ord. No. 2019-10, 8/1/2019]
The following dimensional requirements in this section and § 27-507 apply to each use permitted in the R District by right, by condition and by special exception, subject to further applicable provisions of this chapter. The most restrictive dimensional requirement for each use shall apply.
|
Principal Use
|
Minimum Lot Area
(acres)
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Minimum Lot Width
(feet)
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Maximum Building Coverage
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Maximum Impervious Coverage
|
Maximum Building and Structure Height Unless Otherwise Specified
(feet)
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Single-family detached
|
2
|
150
|
5%
|
15%
|
35
|
|
Farmstead
|
10
|
300
|
15%
|
25%
|
35
|
|
Golf course
|
50
|
300
|
15%
|
25%
|
35
|
|
Greenhouse
Nursery
|
3
|
200
|
30%
|
40%
|
35
|
|
Agriculture
|
10
|
300
|
—
|
—
|
—
|
|
Animal husbandry
|
10
|
300
|
15%
|
25%
|
35
|
|
Place of worship
|
3
|
200
|
20%
|
40%
|
35
|
|
Public utility structures, necessary for transmission such as
well house, switching station, etc.
|
No minimum
|
None
|
None
|
None
|
35
|
|
All other uses unless otherwise specified
|
3
|
200
|
15%
|
25%
|
35
|
[Ord. No. 2019-10, 8/1/2019]
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Principal Use
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Front Yard
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Side Yard
|
Rear Yard
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|---|---|---|---|
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All structures unless otherwise specified
|
35 feet
|
35 feet
|
35 feet
|
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Side and rear yards are in addition to buffer yards except as provided in § 27-1803. See Figure 1F in Exhibit 2: Typical Residential Lot Layouts for example.
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[Ord. No. 2019-10, 8/1/2019]
1.
Any new land development or subdivisions shall utilize architectural-grade
cladding and enhanced architectural features on all newly constructed
or renovated buildings.
2.
All roof mounted or nonresidential HVAC systems or building machinery
shall be shielded from view utilizing appropriate screening as displayed
in the Lower Macungie Township Design Guidelines.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Said Design Guidelines are included as an attachment to this chapter.
3.
All new land development or subdivisions shall include illuminated
monument entrance signs per this chapter and the Lower Macungie Township
Design Guidelines with associated seasonal landscaping beds and plantings.
4.
All new land development or subdivisions shall naturalize all stormwater
management features per this chapter and to the satisfaction of the
Township.
