East Rockhill Township
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
PART 8
R-1 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-800 Purpose.
[Ord. 5/26/1987, § 700]
a.
The purpose of the Residential Districts is to accommodate all type of residential structures, single-family and multifamily to ensure a balanced community. The R-1 District is medium density in keeping with the Township's character. Performance standards encourage clustered development with open space areas for resource protection and recreation.
b.
Within the Residential 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.
§ 27-801 Use Regulations.
[Ord. 5/26/1987, § 701; as amended by Ord. 148, 10/20/1992, Arts. 2, 3; by Ord. 168, 2/18/1997, Art. 8; 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)
B6 Life-Care Facility.
(9)
B7 Full-Care Facility.
(10)
B10a Accessory Professional Office.
(11)
B10b Accessory Personal Services.
(12)
B10c Accessory Instructional Services.
(13)
B10d Accessory Home Crafts.
(14)
B11 Residential Accessory Building.
(15)
B12 Garage Sales.
(16)
C1 Place of Worship.
(17)
C2 School.
(18)
C7 Municipal Building.
(19)
I1 Nonresidential Accessory Building.
(20)
I3 Temporary Structure.
(21)
I9 Off-Street Parking.
(22)
I10 Signs.
b.
Uses Permitted by Conditional Use.
§ 27-802 Area and Dimensional Requirements.
[Ord. 5/26/1987, § 702; as amended by Ord. No. 303, 3/26/2024]
a.
Unless a maximum height regulation is stated in § 27-304, "Use Regulation," for a specific use, no use in the Residential District shall exceed 35 feet in height. For exceptions, refer to Use 18.
b.
Unless a greater area or dimensional regulation is stated in § 27-304, "Use Regulations," for a specific use, all uses in the Residential District shall meet the following requirements.
Use | Minimum Lot Area | 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 |