Abbottstown City Zoning Code
ARTICLE IV
Low Density Residential LDR District
§ 204-10 Statement of intent.
It is hereby declared to be the intent of the LDR District to establish reasonable standards to provide for a mix of residential and limited commercial and office uses. Furthermore, it is the intent of the article to:
A.
Preserve the quiet and uncongested neighborhoods that currently exist in Abbottstown's single-family residential areas.
B.
Exclude incompatible commercial, industrial, and high-density residential uses from locating in lower-density residential neighborhoods.
C.
Provide for single-family detached residential neighborhoods within walking distance of amenities such as schools, churches, social clubs, and shopping opportunities in the mixed-use area of the historic core of Abbottstown.
D.
Encourage the use of innovative residential design techniques, such as cluster development or village development, which may result in the retention of open space resources and/or development of Borough extensions that exhibit village character.
E.
Encourage residential development at a density sufficient to allow for the efficient provision of public water and sewer service.
§ 204-11 Use regulations.
The following uses are permitted within the LDR District.
A.
Uses permitted by right.
(1)
Single-family detached dwellings.
(2)
Single-family semidetached dwellings (duplex).
(7)
Religious institutions and their associated uses.
(8)
Private recreation uses.
(9)
Public spaces.
(10)
Government facilities.
(11)
Emergency service facilities and structures.
(12)
Public or private schools.
(13)
Agriculture.
(17)
Forestry.
§ 204-12 Area and bulk regulations.
The following standards shall apply all uses, subdivisions, and land development plans within the LDR District.
A.
Minimum lot size. The following lot sizes shall apply unless otherwise noted in this chapter.
Dwelling Unit Type | Minimum Lot Size (per unit) |
|---|---|
Single-family detached | 10,000 square feet |
Single-family semidetached (duplex) | 5,000 square feet |
B.
Minimum lot width. The following lot widths shall apply unless otherwise noted in this chapter.
Dwelling Unit Type | Minimum Lot Size (per unit) |
|---|---|
Single-family detached | 80 feet |
Single-family semidetached (duplex) | 40 feet |
C.
Minimum yard setbacks. The following setbacks shall apply to all structures and uses unless otherwise noted in this chapter.
Yard | Principal Structure | Accessory Structures |
|---|---|---|
Front yard | 25 feet | Not Permitted in front yard |
Side yards | 10 feet | 5 feet |
Rear yard | 10 feet | 5 feet |
D.
Minimum development density. The minimum development density for development projects involving five or more dwelling units proposed initially or cumulatively from the effective date of this chapter shall be two dwelling units per acre.
E.
Maximum development density. The maximum development density for development projects involving five or more dwelling units proposed initially or cumulatively from the effective date of this chapter shall be five dwelling units per acre.
F.
Maximum lot coverage: 50%.
G.
Maximum building height: 35 feet.
§ 204-13 Community design regulations.
The following standards shall apply all uses, subdivisions, and land development plans within the LDR District.
A.
All dwellings or structures to be used for human occupancy shall be connected to public sewer and public water.
B.
The standards of Article IX, General Regulations, shall apply to all properties and uses in the LDR District.
C.
The standards of Article X, Performance Standards, shall apply to all properties and uses in the LDR District.