Biglerville City Zoning Code
PART 5
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-501 Purpose.
[Ord. 2-89, 4/4/1989, § 501]
The purpose of this Part is to provide for and encourage residential development of appropriate density which will be in keeping with the character of Biglerville Borough, and to provide for that development to take place in those areas best suited for such development. The provisions set forth in this Part are intended to sustain a desirable residential environment.
§ 27-502 R-1 District; Uses Permitted by Right.
[Ord. 2-89, 4/4/1989, § 502; as amended by Ord. 6-89, 9/5/1989, § 1]
The following uses, buildings and activities are permitted by right within the R-1 Residential District.
A.
Single detached residential units.
B.
Single semidetached residential units.
C.
Public buildings and grounds.
D.
Essential services.
E.
Churches and similar places of worship.
F.
Accessory buildings and accessory uses on the same lot with and incidental to any of the above permitted uses.
§ 27-503 R-1 District; Uses Permitted by Conditional Use.
[Ord. 2-89, 4/4/1989, § 503; as amended by Ord. 6-89, 9/5/1989, § 1]
1.
Conversion residential units and accessory apartments.
2.
Home occupations.
3.
Outdoor storage areas.
4.
Attached, row or townhouse units.
§ 27-504 R-2 District; Uses Permitted by Right.
[Ord. 2-89, 4/4/1989, § 504]
The following uses, buildings and activities are permitted by right within the R-2 residential district:
A.
Single detached residential units.
B.
Single semidetached residential units.
C.
Conversion residential units and accessory apartments.
D.
Attached, row or townhouse units.
E.
Multiple dwelling or apartment units.
F.
Home occupations.
G.
Public buildings and grounds.
H.
Schools.
I.
Churches.
J.
Public utilities and appurtenant buildings.
K.
Essential services.
L.
Accessory buildings and accessory uses on the same lot with and incidental to any of the above permitted.
§ 27-505 R-2 District; Uses Permitted by Conditional Use.
[Ord. 2-89, 4/4/1989, § 505]
1.
Specialty shops.
2.
Professional offices.
3.
Outdoor storage areas.
§ 27-506 Lot Requirements.
[Ord. 2-89, 4/4/1989, § 506]
1.
Minimum lot area per dwelling unit:
A.
Single detached residential unit: 8,000 square feet.
B.
Semidetached residential unit: 6,000 square feet.
C.
Attached, row or townhouse unit: 2,500 square feet.
D.
Multiple dwelling or apartment unit: 750 square feet.
E.
Other permitted uses: 10,000 square feet.
F.
Maximum number of units per acre: 16.
2.
Minimum lot width per dwelling unit:
A.
Single detached residential unit: 75 feet.
B.
Semidetached residential unit: 60 feet.
C.
Attached, row or townhouse unit: 20 feet.
D.
Other permitted uses: 100 feet.
E.
Maximum lot coverage: 40%.
§ 27-507 Yard Requirements.
[Ord. 2-89, 4/4/1989, § 507]
1.
Minimum front setback: 25 feet.
2.
Minimum side setback: 10 feet.
3.
Minimum rear setback: 25 feet.
§ 27-508 Height Requirements.
[Ord. 2-89, 4/4/1989, § 508]
1.
Principal building: 35 feet or two stories.
2.
Accessory building: 15 feet maximum.
