Collier Township City Zoning Code
PART 10A
R-6 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL CONSERVATION COMMUNITY DISTRICT
§ 27-10A01 Purpose.
[Ord. No. 726, 8/22/2022]
The purpose of this district is to provide for medium-density single-family development; to provide multifamily housing opportunities and to provide for compatible public, semipublic and accessory uses as conditional uses or uses by special exception with a minimum of 100 acres.
§ 27-10A02 District Boundaries.
[Ord. No. 726, 8/22/2022]
The boundaries of the Medium Density Residential Conservation Community District are delineated on the Collier Township Zoning Map, as amended, attached hereto and incorporated herein at Chapter 27, Attachment 10, Zoning Map.
§ 27-10A03 Authorized Uses.
[Ord. No. 726, 8/22/2022]
In the R-6 Medium Density Residential Conservation Community District, only the following uses are authorized:
10A03.1.
Permitted Uses.
A.
Principal Uses:
(1)
Single-family dwelling.
(2)
Two-family/duplex dwelling.
(3)
Townhouse - five unit attached maximum.
(4)
Essential services.
B.
Accessory Uses:
(1)
Fences, subject to § 27-2104.
(2)
Home office.
(3)
No-impact home-based business.
(4)
Off-street parking and loading, subject to Part 22.
(5)
Outdoor hydronic heater, subject to § 27-1906.51.
(6)
Private garages and storage buildings, subject to § 27-2104.
(7)
Private residential swimming pools or sports courts, subject to § 27-2104.
(8)
Signs, subject to Part 23.
(9)
Solar energy system (small), subject to § 27-1906.51.
(10)
Temporary construction trailer, model home or sales office, subject to § 27-2108.
(11)
Wind energy system (small), subject to § 27-1906.51.
(12)
Other accessory uses customarily incidental to and on the same lot with any permitted use authorized in this district.
10A03.2.
Conditional Uses.
A.
Principal Uses:
(1)
Firehouse, subject to § 27-1906.9.
(2)
Public building, subject to § 27-1906.9.
B.
Accessory Uses:
(1)
Uses accessory to an approved conditional use, other than fences or signs, subject to § 27-1903.2.
10A03.3.
Uses by Special Exception.
A.
Principal Uses:
(1)
Temporary use or structure, other than a construction trailer, model home or sales office, subject to § 27-1906.56.
B.
Accessory Uses:
(1)
Family day-care home, subject to § 27-1906.17.
(2)
Home occupation, subject to § 27-1906.24.
§ 27-10A04 Area and Bulk Regulations.
[Ord. No. 726, 8/22/2022]
In the R-6 Medium Density Residential Community District, all uses shall be subject to the following regulations, except as they may be modified by the express standards and criteria for the specific conditional uses and uses by special exception contained in Part 19. The area in bulk must also be serviced with public sanitary sewer and public water and have a minimum of 30% proposed open space.
10A04.1.
Minimum Lot Area:
A.
Single-family dwelling: 8,000 square feet.
B.
Two-family/duplex dwelling - duplex: 5,000 square feet.
C.
Townhouse dwelling: 2,000 square feet.
10A04.2.
Minimum Lot Width:
A.
Single-family dwelling: 60 feet.
B.
Two-family/duplex dwelling: 40 feet.
C.
Townhouse dwelling: 20 feet.
10A04.3.
Minimum lot frontage: 50 feet.
10A04.4.
Maximum Impervious Surface Coverage:
A.
Single-family dwelling: 60%.
B.
Two-family/duplex townhouse dwelling: N/A.
10A04.5.
Minimum Front Yard:
A.
Single-family dwelling: 25 feet.
B.
Two-family/duplex dwelling: 25 feet.
C.
Townhouse dwelling: 25 feet.
10A04.6.
Minimum Rear Yard:
A.
Principal structures:
(1)
Single-family dwelling: 20 feet.
(2)
Two-family/duplex dwelling: 10 feet.
(3)
Townhouse dwelling: 10 feet.
B.
Accessory structures: See § 27-2104.3 for setbacks applicable to the particular uses specified therein.
10A04.7.
Minimum Side Yard:
A.
Principal structures:
(1)
Single-family dwelling: 10 feet.
(2)
Two-family/duplex dwelling: 10 feet.
(3)
Townhouse dwelling: 10 feet. Note: For the side yard occupied by the party wall between the units, the minimum side yard shall be zero feet. For any subdivision containing two or more multifamily buildings of one or more types on a single lot, side yard setbacks shall not apply between buildings and shall be replaced by a minimum distance between buildings of 30 feet. Front setbacks shall apply to any wall facing an internal street. Rear setbacks shall continue to apply to any wall abutting a rear lot line unless a special setback under § 27-2005 applies.
(4)
No principal structure shall be located closer than 50 feet to the boundary of a residential zoning district.
B.
Accessory structures: See § 27-2104.3 for setbacks applicable to the particular uses specified therein.
10A04.8.
Special Yard Requirements: See § 27-2104.
10A04.9.
Permitted Projections Into Required Yards: See § 27-2105.
10A04.10.
Maximum Height:
A.
Single-family dwellings: 2 1/2 stories, but not more than 35 feet.
B.
Two-family dwelling/duplex: 2 1/2 stories, but not more than 35 feet.
C.
Townhouses: two stories, but not more than 30 feet.
10A04.11.
Height Exceptions: See § 27-2106.
§ 27-10A05 Design Standards.
[Ord. No. 726, 8/22/2022]
10A05.1.
All development in the R-6 District shall be subject to the following standards:
A.
Conservation Open Space.
(1)
Conservation open space shall comprise at least 30% of the total gross site area.
(2)
Of the required conservation open space, no more than 10% may be covered by water.
(3)
No more than 60% of the required conservation open space shall be in excess of a 25% slope.
(4)
The conservation open space shall be accessible to at least one public street for vehicular access.
(5)
The conservation open space shall be free from encumbrances or liens which may prevent, limit, or restrict use in any way.
(6)
The conservation open space shall not include any wetlands as defined by either the PADEP or the Army Corp of Engineers. The lot shall not include any areas defined as floodplains including floodways and floodway fringe areas as defined by FEMA.
(7)
Recreational amenities such as walking trails, clubhouses, swimming pools, etc., shall be permitted in the conservation open space provided they do not occupy more than 20% of the required open space.
(8)
Specifically prohibited in the conservation open space:
(a)
Facilities for motorized off-road vehicles, shooting ranges and other uses similar in character and impact as determined by the Township.
(b)
Surface mining, quarrying, oil and gas drilling.
B.
Building Length/Number of Townhouse Units:
(1)
The maximum length of a townhouse building shall be 200 feet.
(2)
No more than five townhouse dwelling units shall be attached in any single row. In addition, not more than 40% of the total townhouse buildings proposed shall be a five-unit building. The remaining townhouse buildings must be four-unit, three-unit, or two-unit buildings.
(3)
At least 60% of the total number of units in the R-6 Zoning District shall be single-family detached dwelling units.
C.
Street Tree Requirement.
(1)
One street tree is required for every 50 feet of road.
