Bern Township City Zoning Code
ARTICLE VII
URMD Urban Residential Moderate-Density District
§ 184-36 Purpose.
It is the purpose of this district to provide for an area of moderate residential density through single and limited multiple family development, the intention of which is to encourage efficient utilization of land space in areas where public water and public sewer are available while preserving sufficient area for individual recreation space and outside activity.
§ 184-37 Permitted uses.
In a URMD District, a building may be erected, altered or used and a lot or premises may be used for any of the following purposes and for no other:
A.
One-family detached use and accessory uses.
B.
Two-family semidetached use (one family per semidetached unit) and accessory uses.
C.
Recreation and athletic facilities when incidental to the primary residential use and approved as part of an overall subdivision or land development plan.
D.
Churches, synagogues or similar places of worship.
E.
Community facility uses by special exception.
F.
No-impact home-based business, unless such use is prohibited or restricted by virtue of any deed restriction, covenant or agreement restricting the use of land, or by any master deed, bylaw or other document applicable to a common interest ownership community.
[Added 6-17-2003 by Ord. No. 204-2003]
§ 184-38 Lot area and density.
Single Detached Dwelling | Semidetached Dwelling | |
|---|---|---|
Lot area | 6,500 square feet | 3,500 square feet |
Lot width | 55 feet | 35 feet |
Front yard | 20 feet | 20 feet |
Rear yard | 25 feet | 20 feet |
Side yard | 20 feet aggregate, 5 feet minimum on shortest side | Minimum 5 feet per side |
§ 184-39 Gross density.
For all residential dwelling units in this district, gross density shall be limited to four dwelling units per acre.
§ 184-40 Cluster zoning.
Nothing shall preclude the application of a cluster design overlay within this district, provided that the same is recommended by the Township Planning Commission and approved by the Board of Supervisors.
§ 184-41 Height.
The maximum building height shall be 35 feet.
§ 184-42 Coverage.
At least 60% of the lot shall be maintained as open area.