Chadds Ford Township
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
ARTICLE V
R-2 District Residence
§ 135-19 Purpose.
The purpose of the R-2 District is to accommodate low-density residential Development in proximity to state Highways and existing areas of medium density residential and medium intensity commercial Development.
§ 135-20 Uses permitted by right.
§ 135-21 Uses permitted by special exception.
A.
Cemeteries and Educational, Municipal, and Religious Uses, excluding correctional and Penal Facilities, except as preempted by state law, when authorized by the Zoning Hearing Board.
§ 135-23 Accessory uses.
§ 135-24 Area and bulk regulations.
The following area and bulk regulations shall apply:
A.
R-2 Single-Family detached dwellings.
Standard | Size | |
|---|---|---|
(a) | Lot area | 1 acre, minimum |
(b) | Lot width — building line | 150 feet at the Front Building Line, which shall extend toward the Front Street for the required depth of the Front Yard |
(c) | Lot width — street line | 50 feet, minimum |
(d) | Front Yard | 65 feet, minimum, from Front Lot Line to the nearest point of the main Building For Corner Lots, the Yards fronting on each Street shall have a minimum depth of 65 feet |
(e) | Side yards | 40 feet, minimum, between nearest point of the main Building to Side Lot Line There shall be at least 2 Side Yards except for Corner Lots, where there shall be at least 1 Side Yard with a minimum depth of 40 feet |
(f) | Rear yard | 50 feet, minimum, between nearest point of the main Building to Rear Lot Line |
(g) | Parking/driveway | No driveway, Private Street or fire lane shall be located within 10 feet of any side or Rear Lot Line |
(h) | Building coverage | 15%, maximum, inclusive of principal and Accessory Structures |
(i) | Impervious Coverage | 25%, maximum |
(j) | Building height | |
(k) | Green area | 55%, minimum |
B.
Open space conservation option.
Single-Family Detached Dwellings | ||
|---|---|---|
Standard | Size | |
(a) | Lot area | 1/2 acre, minimum |
(b) | Lot width — building line | 100 feet at the Front Building Line, which minimum shall extend toward the Front Street for the required depth of the Front Yard |
(c) | Lot width — street line | 50 feet, minimum |
(d) | Front yard | 50 feet, minimum, from Front Lot Line to the nearest point of the main Building For Corner Lots, the Yards fronting on each Street shall have a minimum depth of 50 feet |
(e) | Side yards | 25 feet, minimum, between nearest point of the main Building to Side Lot Line There shall be 2 Side Yards that shall not total less than 55 feet width, except for Corner Lots, where there shall be at least one Side Yard with a minimum depth of 50 feet |
(f) | Rear yard | 40 feet, minimum, between nearest point of the main Building to Rear Lot Line |
(g) | Driveway | No driveway, Private Street or fire lane shall be located within 10 feet of any side or Rear Lot Line |
(h) | Building coverage | 25%, maximum, inclusive of principal and Accessory Structures |
(i) | Impervious coverage | 50%, maximum |
(j) | Building height | |
(k) | Open space | |