The R-10 Residential District is composed of
lower-density residential areas of the Township. The purpose of this
district is to permit residential development at a relatively low
density; to provide standards which will encourage the installation
of public facilities, the preservation of permanent public open space
and architecturally attractive building facades and landscaping; to
exclude activities of a commercial or industrial nature and any activities
not compatible with residential development; and to otherwise create
conditions conducive to carrying out these and other broad purposes
of this chapter.
B.
Permitted accessory uses. (See Article XXVII, Accessory Uses, for additional requirements.)
(1)
Private garage or carport.
(2)
Storage sheds, tool sheds and greenhouses.
(3)
Gazebos.
(4)
Decks and patios.
(5)
Swimming pool.
(6)
Energy conversion systems.
(7)
No-impact home-based business.
(8)
Child day-care home
(9)
Child day-care center: permitted only as an accessory
use to a house of worship, public or private school.
(10)
Recreational vehicle on-lot parking and storage.
(11)
Satellite dishes.
C.
Uses by special exception. (See Article XXIX, Uses Permitted by Special Exception, for additional requirements.)
D.
Prohibited uses. Any use that is not a permitted use
or a use by special exception.
The chart of Area and Bulk Requirements for Permitted Uses (the chart for § 325-20) refers to the minimum area and bulk requirements for permitted uses for lots served by public water and sanitary sewer.[1]
A.
The yards shall be as required in the chart for permitted
uses in an R-10 District. Each yard that abuts a street on a corner
lot shall be considered a front yard.
B.
Lot coverage. Lot coverage refers to all buildings
and structures on the lot including accessory structures, which include
patios, walkways, decks, utility sheds, driveways and all impervious
material with the exception of swimming pool basins.
C.
Setbacks. Setbacks shall be as specified in the chart
for this section, except that:
(1)
A front porch, including any roof gutters, eaves or
spouting, may extend 10 feet into the required front yard setback
in all residential zones, provided:
(2)
Chimneys which are an integral part of the dwelling
may extend 18 inches into any yard area.
(3)
Overhangs, eaves, roof gutters and spouting may extend
18 inches into any required yard area.
D.
Height. Heights shall not exceed those specified in
the chart. The following are exceptions to the maximum height:
(1)
Projections allowed: Chimneys, flagpoles, satellite
receiving dishes and other similar items with a width, depth or diameter
of three feet or less may extend above the height limit, as long as
they do not exceed five feet above the top of the highest point of
the roof. If they are greater than three feet in width, depth or diameter,
they are subject to the height limit.
(2)
Utility poles and public safety facilities are exempt
from the height limit.
E.
Landscaping and buffer yards. Landscaping and buffer yards shall be provided in accordance with the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (Chapter 289). Such buffer yards may be coterminous with any required yard in this district and, in case of conflict, the larger yard requirements shall apply.
[1]
Editor's Note: Said chart is included at the end of this chapter.
