East Rockhill Township
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
PART 7
S SUBURBAN DISTRICT
§ 27-700 Purpose.
[Ord. 5/26/1987, § 600]
a.
The purpose of the Suburban Districts is to accommodate single-family detached residential uses. Clustering and performance standard developments provide landowners with some flexibility. In keeping with the Township's rural character, densities are moderate. The protection of natural resources is ensured through performance standards.
b.
Within the Suburban Districts a building may be erected, altered or used, and a lot or premises may be used when in conformance with the conditions of this chapter and the specific use, area and design regulations of this district.
§ 27-701 Use Regulations.
[Ord. 5/26/1987, § 601; as amended by Ord. 148, 10/20/1992, Arts. 2, 3; by Ord. 168, 2/18/1997, Art. 8; by Ord. 184, 4/20/1999, Art. 3; by Ord. 253, 4/20/2010; by Ord. No. 303, 3/26/2024]
a.
Uses Permitted by Right.
(1)
A1 General Farming.
(2)
A2 Nursery.
(3)
A4 Forestry.
(4)
A8 Farm Unit.
(5)
A10 Kennel-Noncommercial.
(6)
B1 Detached Dwelling.
(7)
B2 Cluster Subdivision.
(8)
B10a Accessory Professional Office.
(9)
B10b Accessory Personal Services.
(10)
B10c Accessory Instructional Services.
(11)
B10d Accessory Home Crafts.
(12)
B11 Residential Accessory Building.
(13)
B12 Garage Sales.
(14)
C2 School.
(15)
C7 Municipal Building.
(16)
I3 Temporary Structure.
(17)
I9 Off-Street Parking.
(18)
I10 Signs.
b.
Uses Permitted by Conditional Use.
(1)
A5 Riding Academy.
(2)
A7 Agricultural Retail.
(3)
B3 Performance Standard Development.
(4)
B5 Group Home.
(5)
B10f Accessory Trades Business.
(6)
B13 Age-Qualified Development.
(7)
D1 Recreational Facility.
(8)
D2 Private Recreational Facility.
(9)
G1 Utilities.
(10)
G2 Emergency Services.
(11)
I4 Temporary Community Event.
(12)
I8 Towers, Masts, etc.
(13)
B6 Life Care Facility.
(14)
B7 Full Care Facility.
c.
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
(1)
B10e Accessory Family Day Care.
(2)
B10g Accessory Repair Service and Other.
§ 27-702 Area and Dimensional Requirements.
[Ord. 5/26/1987, § 602; as amended by Ord. No. 303, 3/26/2024]
a.
Unless a maximum height regulations is stated in § 27-304, "Use Regulations," for a specific use, no use in the Suburban District shall exceed 35 feet in height. For exceptions, refer to Use 18.
b.
Unless a greater area or dimensional regulations is stated in § 27-304, "Use Regulations," for a specific use, all uses in the Suburban District shall meet the following requirements.
Use | Minimum Lot Area (Acres) | Minimum Lot Width (Feet) | Maximum Bldg. Cov. (Percent) | Maximum Imperv. Surface Ratio (Percent) | Minimum Yards | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Front (feet) | Side (feet) | Rear (feet) | |||||
B1 | 22,000 square feet | 100 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 20 | 50 |
Other Permitted Uses | 2.0 acres | 200 | 10 | 20 | 75 | 40 | 75 |
c.
Refer to § 27-1900, "Natural Resource Protection Standards," to determine the buildable portion of the lot.
