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Cressona City Zoning Code

LOW DENSITY

RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS R-1

§ 155.075 INTENT.

   The regulations of the Low Density Residential Districts are designed to promote, provide for and protect single-family residences in harmony with the existing uses and physical attributes of the borough.
(Prior Code, Ch. 27, § 27-601) (Ord. 293, passed 4-20-1992, § 6.1)

§ 155.076 PERMITTED USES.

   (A)   Single-family dwellings;
   (B)   Churches and similar places of worship;
   (C)   Public nursery, kindergarten, elementary and high schools, municipal buildings, public parks and playgrounds;
   (D)   Customary agricultural operations; subject to the following regulations.
      (1)   No building in which livestock, other than customary household pets, is kept shall be closer than 200 feet to any adjoining lot line.
      (2)   No storage of manure or odor or dust producing substances or material shall be permitted within 200 feet to any adjoining lot line.
      (3)   The minimum lot size shall be three acres.
   (E)   Customary accessory uses and buildings incidental to any of the above permitted uses;
   (F)   Home occupations as defined in § 155.001, and subject to the regulations of § 155.171; and
   (G)   The following uses are permitted, as special exceptions, by the Zoning Hearing Board as provided for in §§ 155.280 through 155.284:
      (1)   Private nursery, elementary and high schools and institutions of higher education;
      (2)   Recreation areas and structures operated by membership clubs for the benefit of their members;
      (3)   Cemeteries, hospitals, clinics and convalescent homes provided they do not have an adverse affect on the area due to noise, dirt, odor or traffic circulation;
      (4)   Golf courses and country clubs; and
      (5)   Commercial swimming pools.
(Prior Code, Ch. 27, § 27-602)

§ 155.077 MINIMUM OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS.

   Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with §§ 155.205 through 155.213.
(Prior Code, Ch. 27, § 27-603) (Ord. 293, passed 4-20-1992, § 6.4)

§ 155.078 LIMITATIONS OF SIGNS.

   Only those signs relating to the principle uses conducted on the premises, or to the principle materials or products made, sold or displayed on the premises shall be permitted; and, provided further, that all signs and advertising structures shall be erected and maintained in accordance with §§ 155.225 through 155.234.
(Prior Code, Ch. 27, § 27-604) (Ord. 293, passed 4-20-1992, § 6.5)