The R-20 Residential District is composed of
low-density residential areas of the Township and open space where
similar residential development is likely to occur. The purpose of
this district is to permit residential development at a 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.
The chart of Area and Bulk Requirements for Permitted Uses in the R-20 District (chart for §
325-23) refers to the minimum area and bulk requirements for permitted uses for lots served by public water and sanitary sewer. See §
325-119 for area and bulk requirements for lots without public water and/or sanitary sewer service.
A. The yards shall be as required in the chart for permitted
uses in an R-20 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 pools.
C. Setbacks. Setbacks shall be as specified in the chart,
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:
(a)
The porch shall not interfere with the sight triangle as defined in Chapter
289, Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.
(b)
A minimum of 15 feet shall exist between any
porch attached to a nonconforming home and the street right-of-way.
(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.
F. Off-street parking.
(1) Parking space, off-street, shall meet regulations as set forth in Article
XXV herein.