East Lampeter Township
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
ARTICLE V
Low-Density Residential R-1 Zoning District
§ 375-5010 Purpose.
A.
To accommodate residential uses at a density that provides for the efficient use of land in areas that may not have access to public sanitary sewerage disposal facilities and to public water supply facilities, but where expansion of such facilities and services may be planned.
B.
To create, establish, and preserve pleasant residential neighborhoods characterized by single-family detached dwellings.
C.
To maintain and implement growth boundary policies, which have been established as part of the Comprehensive Plan.
§ 375-5020 Permitted uses.
[Amended 8-4-2025 by Ord. No. 380]
A.
Principal uses permitted by right:
(1)
Agricultural operation, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-23030 of this chapter. The agricultural operation shall exclude concentrated animal feeding operations, concentrated animal operations and/or cervidae livestock operations.
(2)
Bed-and-breakfast establishment, as a principal or accessory use within a single-family detached dwelling, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-23110 of this chapter.
(3)
Forestry, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-23290 of this chapter.
(4)
Municipal use, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-23500 of this chapter.
(5)
Places of worship, provided that the lot size for such use shall not exceed five acres, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-23580 of this chapter.
(6)
Recreation use that is classified as a municipal use, including municipal parks, playgrounds, picnic areas, and/or similar recreation facilities, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-23620 of this chapter.
(7)
Recreation use that is classified as a private and/or restricted use, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-23620 of this chapter.
(8)
Single-family detached dwellings, which are not initially or cumulatively developed as a regional impact development.
(9)
Tourist home, as a principal or accessory use within a single-family detached dwelling, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-23110 of this chapter.
B.
Accessory uses permitted by right:
(1)
Accessory uses and structures that are customarily and clearly accessory to a permitted use are permitted by right, subject to the provisions of this chapter.
(2)
Alternative energy facilities as an accessory use, which may include geothermal heat pumps, solar energy systems, wind turbines, wind energy facilities or wood-fired boilers, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-23050.1 of this chapter.
(3)
Apartment as an accessory use to a permitted single-family detached dwelling, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-23070 of this chapter.
(4)
ECHO housing as an accessory use to a permitted single-family detached dwelling, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-23240 of this chapter.
(5)
Home occupation use as a no-impact accessory residential use, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-23370 of this chapter.
(6)
Horse barn for the keeping of horses for transportation for non-commercial purposes on less than 10 acres of land, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-23380 of this chapter.
(7)
Residential accessory uses and structures for a permitted residential use, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-22030 and § 375-23660 of this chapter.
(8)
Satellite receiving and/or transmitting dish antenna with a maximum diameter of three feet, which may be mounted on the side or rear facade or roof of a building or ground mounted in the side or rear yard, subject to the provisions of § 375-23730 of this chapter.
C.
Uses permitted by special exception, pursuant to the provisions specified under § 375-25070 of this chapter:
(1)
Cemetery, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-23160 of this chapter.
(2)
Farm-support business use as a business operation, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-23260 of this chapter.
(3)
Golf course, subject to the provisions of § 375-23320 of this chapter.
(4)
Home occupation as a minimal impact accessory use to a single-family detached dwelling, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-23370 of this chapter.
(5)
Public utility building and/or structures, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-23610 of this chapter.
(6)
Roadside stand for the sale of agricultural or horticultural products, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-23710 of this chapter.
(7)
Satellite receiving and/or transmitting dish antenna with a maximum diameter of three feet, which may be mounted on front facade of a building or ground mounted in the front yard, subject to the provisions of § 375-23730 of this chapter.
(8)
School that is classified as a public or private school, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-23740 of this chapter.
(9)
School that is classified as a public or private school for students in kindergarten through 12th grade, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-23740 of this chapter.
(10)
Family farm market, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-23255 of this chapter.
D.
Uses permitted by conditional use, pursuant to the provisions specified under § 375-25080 of this chapter:
(1)
Historic resource overlay uses and site improvements, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-21050 of this chapter.
(2)
Regional impact development containing the permitted uses within the R-1 Zoning District, subject to the provisions specified under § 375-23640 of this chapter.
§ 375-5030 Area, dimensional and height requirements.
A.
Unless otherwise specified, the following lot area requirements shall apply:
(1)
For all uses where sanitary sewerage service is provided by a public sanitary sewer system at the time that subdivision is proposed, the minimum lot size per principal building or use shall be 22,500 square feet.
(2)
The maximum lot size for residential uses shall be one acre. The following exception may apply:
(a)
If the residential lot is along an existing public road, the maximum lot size shall be two acres.
(b)
If a larger area is required in order to accommodate an on-lot sewage disposal system in compliance with the regulations of a county or state agency with jurisdiction, a larger lot may be permitted to make such accommodation, provided that the required lot area does not exceed the minimum land area required by the county or state agency with jurisdiction.
(3)
Unless otherwise specified by other provisions contained within Article XXIII of this chapter, the minimum lot area for all other principal nonresidential uses shall be 40,000 square feet.
B.
Lot width, building setback and dimensional requirements for a principal use.
(1)
The minimum lot width requirements shall be as follows:
(a)
Lots that are served by a public sanitary sewer system shall have a minimum lot width of 60 feet as measured at the street right-of-way line and 100 feet, as measured at the front yard setback line.
(b)
Lots that are not served by public sanitary sewer system shall have a minimum lot width of 75 feet as measured at the street right-of-way line and 125 feet, as measured at the front yard setback line.
(2)
The minimum front yard setback requirements shall be as follows:
(a)
The minimum building setback line shall be 35 feet, as measured from the street right-of-way line.
(b)
For areas within the R-1 Zoning District where existing buildings are located closer to the street than is permitted by these regulations, a new building may be placed at the same setback distance as the adjacent buildings provided that it is located within 200 feet of the adjacent buildings. If the adjacent buildings have varying setbacks, the proposed building shall not be located closer to the street than the average setback distance of the said adjacent buildings or 10 feet behind the street right-of-way, whichever is greater.
(3)
The minimum side yard setback shall be 15 feet.
(4)
The minimum rear yard setback shall be 50 feet.
(5)
The maximum building and lot coverage requirements shall apply:
(a)
No more than 25% of the lot shall be covered by buildings.
(b)
No more than 40% of a lot shall be covered by any combination of buildings, structures and impervious surfaces, including permeable paving, except for residential lots larger than two acres that are permitted pursuant to § 375-5030A(1), where the limit shall be 34,848 square feet.
C.
Setback and dimensional requirements for an accessory use.
(1)
The following regulations shall apply to unattached buildings for accessory uses that are 120 square feet or less of gross floor area:
(a)
The minimum front yard setback line from all streets shall be 15 feet to the rear of the front facade of the principal building.
(b)
The minimum side yard setback shall be four feet.
(c)
The minimum rear yard setback shall be four feet.
(2)
The following regulations shall apply to unattached buildings for accessory uses that exceed 120 square feet of gross floor area:
(a)
The minimum front yard setback line from all streets shall be 15 feet to the rear of the front facade of the principal building.
(b)
The minimum side yard setback shall be 10 feet.
(c)
The minimum rear yard setback shall be six feet.
D.
The maximum height provisions shall apply to principal buildings or structures:
(1)
Unless otherwise permitted, the maximum height of a principal use shall be 35 feet.
(2)
Taller buildings or structures are permitted, provided that an additional setback of two feet is provided for every one foot of height in excess of 35 feet up to a maximum height of 50 feet.
(3)
Principal buildings and structures for the exclusive use of agricultural operations and not for human occupancy shall not exceed 60 feet in height.
E.
The maximum height provisions shall apply to accessory buildings or structures:
(1)
The maximum height shall be 12 feet for accessory buildings that is 120 square feet or less of gross floor area.
(2)
The maximum height shall be 25 feet for an accessory building that exceeds 120 square feet of gross floor area.
(3)
The maximum height shall be 60 feet for an accessory agricultural building or structure including a silo.