Edgmont Township, PA Zoning Ordinance

Agricultural use, subject to the provisions of §§ 365-20 and 365-21, and Article XXII.

A single residential structure limited to the use of providing housing for persons employed in farming the subject land, either full-time or on a seasonal basis.

Any use lawfully in existence on subject property on the effective date of the agricultural conservation easement.

(4)

Other such customary part-time or off-season minor or rural enterprises as are provided for in the Delaware County Agricultural Easement Purchase Program and approved by the State Agricultural Land Preservation Board.

Conditional uses. (Refer to Article XXXII, § 365-191.)

Agritainment/agritourism, on lots of 50 contiguous acres or more, consistent with the terms of the agricultural conservation easement and of the same general character traditionally related to the primary agricultural use and operation of the subject property and demonstrated to be necessary for income production outside of the primary agricultural season, subject to the provisions of Article XXII.

The sale of farm products on properties where a minimum of 50% of such products are not produced on the property, subject to the provisions of Article XXII.

Any uses not specifically permitted in § 365-19, but otherwise expressly permitted under the terms of the agricultural conservation easement.

Accessory uses. (Refer to Article XXII.)

Accessory uses on the same lot and customarily incidental to the principal agricultural use and operation.

The sale of farms products, provided that a minimum of 50% of such products are produced on the subject property, subject to the provisions of Article XXII.

The keeping of livestock animals.

The maximum height of any residential dwelling shall be 35 feet. The maximum height of other structures used in agricultural operations is 65 feet, except as provided in Article XXII.

Lot area. The minimum lot area of any tract comprising a part of the lands subject to the agricultural conservation easement shall be 25 acres. Any permitted residential dwelling shall occupy no more than two acres of any such tract.

Yards. No residential building shall be closer than 150 feet to any neighboring property line or public right-of-way. No other structure shall be closer than 200 feet to any neighboring property line or public right-of-way; provided, however, that no structure used for the housing or shelter of livestock shall be within 250 feet of any neighboring property line.

Impervious and building coverage. Not more than 20% of the total area of the lands subject to the agricultural conservation easement shall be covered by impervious surfaces and not more than 10% of such area shall be occupied by buildings and structures.

The R-1A District is designed primarily to:

Encourage continued agricultural uses and operations on said lands without unnecessary interference from suburban residential neighbors.

Preserve the rural character and rich agricultural history of the Township in concert with the owners of said lands.

Provide broad agricultural use opportunities for said lands recognizing the requirements of the agricultural conservation easement.

Implement Sections 603(c)(7), 604(3) and 605(2)(vii) of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code authorizing provisions for the promotion and preservation of prime agricultural land.

A building may be erected, altered or used, and land may be used or occupied for any of the following uses:

Permitted principal uses.

Agricultural use, subject to the provisions of §§ 365-20 and 365-21, and Article XXII.

A single residential structure limited to the use of providing housing for persons employed in farming the subject land, either full-time or on a seasonal basis.

Any use lawfully in existence on subject property on the effective date of the agricultural conservation easement.

(4)

Conditional uses. (Refer to Article XXXII, § 365-191.)

The sale of farm products on properties where a minimum of 50% of such products are not produced on the property, subject to the provisions of Article XXII.

Any uses not specifically permitted in § 365-19, but otherwise expressly permitted under the terms of the agricultural conservation easement.

Accessory uses. (Refer to Article XXII.)

Accessory uses on the same lot and customarily incidental to the principal agricultural use and operation.

The sale of farms products, provided that a minimum of 50% of such products are produced on the subject property, subject to the provisions of Article XXII.

The keeping of livestock animals.

The maximum height of any residential dwelling shall be 35 feet. The maximum height of other structures used in agricultural operations is 65 feet, except as provided in Article XXII.

The R-1A District is designed primarily to:

Encourage continued agricultural uses and operations on said lands without unnecessary interference from suburban residential neighbors.

Preserve the rural character and rich agricultural history of the Township in concert with the owners of said lands.

Provide broad agricultural use opportunities for said lands recognizing the requirements of the agricultural conservation easement.

Implement Sections 603(c)(7), 604(3) and 605(2)(vii) of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code authorizing provisions for the promotion and preservation of prime agricultural land.

A building may be erected, altered or used, and land may be used or occupied for any of the following uses:

Permitted principal uses.

Agricultural use, subject to the provisions of §§ 365-20 and 365-21, and Article XXII.

A single residential structure limited to the use of providing housing for persons employed in farming the subject land, either full-time or on a seasonal basis.

Any use lawfully in existence on subject property on the effective date of the agricultural conservation easement.

(4)

Conditional uses. (Refer to Article XXXII, § 365-191.)

The sale of farm products on properties where a minimum of 50% of such products are not produced on the property, subject to the provisions of Article XXII.

Any uses not specifically permitted in § 365-19, but otherwise expressly permitted under the terms of the agricultural conservation easement.

Accessory uses. (Refer to Article XXII.)

Accessory uses on the same lot and customarily incidental to the principal agricultural use and operation.

The sale of farms products, provided that a minimum of 50% of such products are produced on the subject property, subject to the provisions of Article XXII.