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Exeter Township City Zoning Code

ARTICLE IV

Conservation and Residential Zoning Districts

§ 390-11 RC - Rural Conservation District.

A. 
Specific intent. It is the purpose of this district to encourage the preservation of rural areas containing woodlands, watersheds, watercourses and wildlife habitats, which will serve to perpetuate the rural atmosphere, open spaces and scenic landscapes in these portions of the Township. Much of the district contains steep slopes, and is classified as having severe limitations to development. Because of this, intensive residential development will not be permitted.
B. 
Uses permitted by right. Land and buildings in an RC District may be used for the following purposes and no others unless a special exception as provided for in Subsection C or conditional use as provided for in Subsection D is granted:
(1) 
Single-family detached dwelling.
(2) 
Woodland or game preserve, wildlife sanctuary, or similar conservation use.
(3) 
Municipal use.
(4) 
No-impact home-based business, subject to § 390-39.
(5) 
Agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry and dairy farming, except intensive agricultural activities as defined in § 390-6, subject to § 390-32 of this chapter.
(6) 
Recreation uses, including parks (except amusement parks), playgrounds, picnic grounds, horse riding trails and academies, swimming areas and pools, hiking trails, trails for nonmotorized bicycles, boating, fishing, shooting and hunting clubs and areas, and camps (except campgrounds), subject to § 390-33.
(7) 
Forestry activities, including, but not limited to, timber harvesting per § 390-56.
(8) 
Open space/conservation development per § 390-60 with community water and sewer.
(9) 
Conventional development (single-family residences) of less than 10 acres.
(10) 
Accessory uses and structures to the above-permitted uses when on the same lot as the permitted use per §§ 390-29 and 390-30.
(11) 
Roadside stands for the sale of farm products grown on the premises per § 390-32A(8).
(12) 
Yard sale subject to § 390-64.
(13) 
Home occupation subject to § 390-40.
(14) 
Nurseries and greenhouses.
[Added 10-9-2017 by Ord. No. 780]
(15) 
Farm-related business necessary to the conduct of agricultural activities, such as the sale and repair of farm and garden machinery provided that the conduct of such business is conducted on a farm and shall be secondary to the use of the farm for agricultural activities.
[Added 10-9-2017 by Ord. No. 780]
(16) 
Processing of farm products where such use is accessory to the raising or growing of such products and is located on the farm property.
[Added 10-9-2017 by Ord. No. 780]
(17) 
Office of veterinarian.
[Added 10-9-2017 by Ord. No. 780]
(18) 
Rural businesses as listed in § 390-12B(17).
[Added 10-9-2017 by Ord. No. 780]
(19) 
Non-tower wireless communications facilities, provided the collocation, modification, or replacement does not result in a substantial change, and per § 390-71.8 regulations.
[Added 8-10-2020 by Ord. No. 835]
(20) 
Small wireless communications facilities, per § 390-71.8 regulations.
[Added 8-10-2020 by Ord. No. 835]
C. 
Uses permitted by special exception. The following uses are permitted when special exceptions are granted by the Zoning Hearing Board in accordance with § 390-96H
(1) 
Nursing home, retirement home, personal care home or convalescent home, provided that the number of beds shall not exceed 20.
(2) 
Trails for nonmotorized bicycles, subject to § 390-33.
(3) 
Accessory uses and structures to the above uses when on the same lot as the permitted use per §§ 390-29 and 390-30.
(4) 
Cemeteries
(5) 
Group home, pursuant to § 390-71.3.
D. 
Uses permitted by conditional use. The following uses are permitted when a conditional use is approved by the Board of Supervisors in accordance with § 390-90.
(1) 
Bed-and-breakfast per § 390-63.
(2) 
Seasonal outdoor recreational activities subject to § 390-33.
(3) 
Conventional development (single-family residences) of 10 acres or more subject to the following:
(a) 
Curbs and sidewalks are required.
(b) 
Full width streets are required.
(c) 
Streetlights are required.
(d) 
No flag lots are allowed.
(4) 
Landscape contractor establishment, construction services and landscape center subject to the following:
[Added 11-26-2018 by Ord. No. 814[1]]
(a) 
Use must occur on a lot with a minimum lot size of three acres.
(b) 
Such use shall include office space of no more than 2,000 square feet of gross floor area.
(c) 
Such use shall include adequate parking for employees per § 390-37.
(d) 
Such use shall include screens and fencing from all public rights-of-way per §§ 390-31 and 390-34.
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also redesignated former Subsection D(4) as Subsection D(5).
(5) 
Accessory uses and structures to the above permitted uses when on the same lot as the permitted use per §§ 390-29 and 390-30.
(6) 
Non-tower wireless communications facilities when the collocation, modification, or replacement results in a substantial change and per § 390-71.8 regulations.
[Added 8-10-2020 by Ord. No. 835]
E. 
Area, yard and height regulations.
[Amended 10-9-2017 by Ord. No. 780; 11-26-2018 by Ord. No. 812]
Rural Conservation District
Maximum Permitted
Building height — principal building
Farm buildings and structures (nonresidential)
No restriction*
Residential buildings
40 feet*
All other buildings and structures
65 feet*
Maximum impervious coverage
10%
Clear cutting of wooded area (except for forestry operations)
20% of lot area
Minimum Requirements
Lot area
3 acres
Building setback
50 feet
Lot width
At street line
180 feet
At building setback line
250 feet
Side yard
Total
60 feet
One side
30 feet
Rear yard
50 feet
Open area
90%
NOTES:
*May be further limited by the International Building Code, Table 503.

§ 390-12 AP - Agricultural Preservation District.

[Amended 8-26-2013 by Ord. No. 744]
A. 
Specific intent. The intent of the Agricultural Preservation District is as follows:
(1) 
To protect and promote the continuation of agriculture in areas with primary agricultural lands, per the Governor's executive order of March 20, 2003. Those areas being preserved are farmland, farmland in agricultural security areas, farmland enrolled in Act 319 of 1974, as amended (clean and green) or Act 515 of 1996, as amended, and land capability classes I, II, III and IV and other soils of statewide importance as defined by the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
(2) 
To support the Governor's executive order regarding the irreversible conversion of primary agricultural land to uses that result in its loss as an environmental and essential food and fiber resource across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
(3) 
To strengthen and preserve strong agricultural activity where farming is a viable component of the local economy.
(4) 
To promote agricultural land uses and activities and other uses and activities which act in direct support of agriculture.
(5) 
To protect and stabilize the essential characteristics of these areas, to minimize conflicting land uses detrimental to agriculture enterprises, and to limit development which requires highway and other public facilities in excess of those required by agricultural uses.
(6) 
To maintain, protect and stabilize agriculture as an ongoing economic activity by permitting only those land uses and activities which are either agricultural in nature or act in direct support of agriculture.
(7) 
To enhance the economic viability of agricultural operations by allowing compatible low-impact businesses as supplemental uses on properties.
(8) 
To maintain the land resource base, that is, agricultural parcels or farms in sizes which will permit efficient, profitable agricultural operations.
(9) 
To keep separate agricultural land use and activities from incompatible residential, commercial and industrial development, and public facilities.
(10) 
The regulations set forth in this section seek to achieve the protection of land for agricultural purposes, which is a legitimate zoning objective under the Municipalities Planning Code.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10101 et seq.
(11) 
To further §§ 603(b) (5) and 604(3)[2] of the Municipalities Planning Code, which direct that zoning ordinance contain provisions designed to "preserve prime agriculture and farmland considering topography, soil type and classification, and present use."
[2]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. §§ 10603 and 10604.
(12) 
To fully recognize that farming and agriculture activities are the highest best and a fully developed land use.
(13) 
To put into action the goals of the Joint Comprehensive Plan for Amity Township, Exeter Township and St. Lawrence Borough that contains the intent to preserve agriculture and farmlands.
B. 
Permitted by right. Land and buildings in an AP District may be used for the following purposes and no others unless a special exception as provided for in Subsection C or conditional use per Subsection D is granted:
(1) 
All forms of agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry and dairy farming, except intensive agricultural activities as defined in § 390-6, subject to § 390-32.
(2) 
Nurseries and greenhouses.
(3) 
Forestry activities, including but not limited to timber harvesting per § 390-56.
(4) 
Farm dwelling, subject to:
(a) 
Farm dwellings shall be limited to single-family detached dwellings. No more than two dwelling units shall be permitted per 40 acres of farm. The total number of dwellings shall not exceed two.
(b) 
If constructed, a farm dwelling shall be constructed on a farm which is a minimum of 40 acres in size; however, if a farm less than 40 acres in size existed at the time of the enactment of the Exeter Township Zoning Ordinance of 2010, a farm dwelling shall be permitted on that farm.
(c) 
Subsequent to the construction of a farm dwelling, the farm dwelling shall remain in the same ownership as the farm on which it was constructed.
(5) 
A single-family detached dwelling on an existing lot (i.e., existing as of the date of the enactment of the Exeter Township Zoning Ordinance of 2010 that is less than 10 acres).
(6) 
Roadside stands for the sale of farm products grown on the premises per § 390-32A(8).
(7) 
No-impact home-based business subject to § 390-39.
(8) 
Farm-related business necessary to the conduct of agricultural activities, such as the sale of seed and fertilizer and the sale and repair of farm and garden machinery, subject to:
(a) 
The conduct of the business on a farm shall be secondary to the use of the farm for agricultural activities.
(9) 
Processing of farm products, where such use is accessory to the raising or growing of such products and is located on the farm property.
(10) 
Office of veterinarian.
(11) 
Woodland or game preserves, wildlife sanctuary or similar conservation use.
(12) 
Municipal use.
(13) 
Accessory uses and structures to the above permitted uses, when on the same lot as the permitted use, per §§ 390-29 and 390-30.
(14) 
Yard sale per § 390-64.
(15) 
Home occupation subject to § 390-40.
(16) 
Boarding kennel (short-term) subject to § 390-71.1
(17) 
Rural business as listed below:
(a) 
Winery.
(b) 
Equine facilities, riding stable, riding school, commercial boarding stable, include accessory uses, such as arenas, corrals, and exercise tracks.
(c) 
Rural farm market, grocery stores and agricultural-related sales (sales area less than or equal to 2,000 square feet unless the structure existed prior to enactment of this chapter).
(d) 
Pet grooming facility.
(e) 
Rural sawmill or planing mill or retail firewood operation.
(f) 
Blacksmith shops, farrier, harness making.
(g) 
Wood craftsmanship.
(h) 
Agritainment activities such as corn mazes and hayrides pursuant to temporary permits issued by the Zoning Officer.
(18) 
Non-tower wireless communications facilities, provided the collocation, modification, or replacement does not result in a substantial change, and per § 390-71.8 regulations.
[Added 8-10-2020 by Ord. No. 835]
(19) 
Small wireless communications facilities, per § 390-71.8 regulations.
[Added 8-10-2020 by Ord. No. 835]
C. 
Uses permitted by special exception. The following uses are permitted when special exceptions are granted by the Zoning Hearing Board in accordance with § 390-96H:
(1) 
Intensive agricultural activities, subject to the applicable requirements of § 390-32.
(2) 
Repurposed buildings (existing agricultural structure converted to residence).
(3) 
Accessory uses and structures to the above permitted uses when on the same lot as the permitted use per §§ 390-29 and 390-30.
D. 
Uses permitted by conditional use. The following uses are permitted when a conditional use is approved by the Board of Supervisors in accordance with § 390-90:
(1) 
Bed-and-breakfast per § 390-63.
(2) 
Seasonal outdoor recreational activities subject to § 390-33.
(3) 
Outdoor recreation uses including parks (except amusement parks), playgrounds, picnic grounds, horse riding trails and academies, golf courses (except miniature golf courses and driving ranges), hiking trails, trails for nonmotorized bicycles, fishing, shooting and hunting clubs and areas, and camps (except campgrounds), subject to § 390-33.
(4) 
Kennel; boarding kennel.
(5) 
Rural farm market, grocery stores, and agricultural-related retail sales (sales areas over 2,000 square feet are permitted, provided that it is in an existing structure that existed prior to enactment of this chapter).
(6) 
Accessory uses and structures to the above uses when on the same lot as the permitted use per §§ 390-29 and 390-30.
(7) 
Non-tower wireless communications facilities when the collocation, modification, or replacement results in a substantial change and per § 390-71.8 regulations.
[Added 8-10-2020 by Ord. No. 835]
E. 
Area, yard and height regulations.
[Amended 11-26-2018 by Ord. No. 812]
Agricultural Preservation District
Maximum Permitted
Building height – principal building
Farm buildings and structures (nonresidential)
No restriction*
Residential buildings
40 feet*
All other buildings and structures
65 feet*
Maximum impervious coverage
20%
Minimum Requirements
Lot area
40 acres
Lot width
At street line
400 feet
At setback line
400 feet
Minimum Requirements
Building setback
75 feet
Rear yard
75 feet
Side yard
Maximum Permitted
Total
100 feet
One side
50 feet
Open area
80%
*NOTE: May be further limited by International Building Code, Table 503.
F. 
Performance standards. All uses permitted in the AP District shall provide off-street parking; however, they are exempt from the requirements as outlined in § 390-37.

§ 390-13 R - Rural District.

A. 
Specific intent. It is the purpose of this district to permit limited residential development at low to medium density in an area predominantly characterized by farmland, open spaces, steep slopes and woodland.
B. 
Uses permitted by right. Land and buildings in an R District may be used for the following purposes and no others, unless a special exception as provided for in Subsection C or conditional use as provide for in Subsection D is granted:
(1) 
Single-family detached dwelling.
(2) 
Woodland or game preserve, wildlife sanctuary, or similar conservation use.
(3) 
Municipal use.
(4) 
No-impact home-based business subject to § 390-39.
(5) 
Agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry and dairy farming, except intensive agriculture activities, as defined in § 390-6, and subject to § 390-32 of this chapter.
(6) 
Open space/conservation development (refer to § 390-60).
(7) 
Conventional development (single-family residences) of less than 10 acres.
(8) 
Forestry activities including, but not limited to, timber harvesting per § 390-56.
(9) 
Roadside stands for the sale of farm products grown on the premises per § 390-32A(8).
(10) 
Accessory uses and structures to the above uses when on the same lot as the permitted use per §§ 390-29 and 390-30.
(11) 
Yard sale per § 390-64.
(12) 
Home occupation subject to § 390-40.
(13) 
Non-tower wireless communications facilities, provided the collocation, modification, or replacement does not result in a substantial change, and per § 390-71.8 regulations.
[Added 8-10-2020 by Ord. No. 835]
(14) 
Small wireless communications facilities, per § 390-71.8 regulations.
[Added 8-10-2020 by Ord. No. 835]
C. 
Uses permitted by special exception. The following uses are permitted when special exceptions are granted by the Zoning Hearing Board in accordance with § 390-96H:
(1) 
Churches or similar places of worship.
(2) 
State licensed nursery school, public school, elementary school, middle school, junior high school, senior high school, charter school, and day-care center.
(a) 
Schools shall be allowed a height limit of 50 feet.
(3) 
Outdoor recreation uses, including parks (except amusement parks), playgrounds, picnic grounds, horse riding trails and academies, golf courses (except driving ranges and miniature golf courses), swimming areas and pools, hiking trails, trails for motorized bicycles, trails for nonmotorized bicycles, boating, fishing, shooting and hunting clubs and areas, camps subject to § 390-33.
(4) 
Fire company.
(5) 
Campgrounds, subject to:
(a) 
All rules and regulations of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection shall be complied with.
(b) 
The minimum area of a campground shall be five acres.
(c) 
All buildings and structures shall be clearly incidental to the use of the site as a campground and shall be for the use of the occupants of the campground only.
(d) 
Every campground shall be separated from a public street and from adjoining properties by a buffer strip no less than 100 feet in width, which shall contain an evergreen planting screen no less than five feet in height when planted, § 390-31 shall be complied with.
(e) 
No portions of the campground shall be used for year-round occupancy.
(f) 
All certificates of use and occupancy issued by the Township shall be issued for a period of one year. Renewal shall be according to the same requirements and procedure as made and provided for in § 390-84 for issuance of the original certificate of use and occupancy.
[1] 
Prior to the issuance or renewal of a certificate of use and occupancy, the owner of a campground shall file with and receive approval by the Township Supervisors of a set of regulations. Such regulations shall prescribe, but not be limited to, such controls as maximum term of occupancy of a site by an individual tenant; temporary or seasonal storage of travel trailers; policing to control noises and activities that might endanger the life, safety or general welfare of other occupants and the owners and/or occupants of adjacent properties.
[2] 
Upon due notice, the Township Supervisors may revoke a certificate of use and occupancy for failure by the owner of a campground to enforce such regulations and the same shall not be reinstated or renewed until satisfactory guarantees of future enforcement are provided.
(g) 
There shall be a maximum gross density of 12 travel trailer or tent sites per acre. Each site shall be a minimum of 1,500 square feet in area, with a minimum width of 25 feet. Each site shall provide a clear, generally level, well-drained pad for accommodating the travel trailer or tent. See § 390-58.
(h) 
Sites shall be so dimensioned and arranged that when any space is occupied no portion of any travel trailer or tent, including accessory attachments, shall be within 10 feet of any portion of any other travel trailer, tent or building. Each site shall contain at least one parking space, which is clear, generally level, and well-drained and no less than 10 feet by 18 feet in area.
(i) 
Each site shall abut and have direct access to an internal roadway, which shall be a minimum of 20 feet in width and improved to a mud-free condition suitable for use in all weather conditions. Suitable materials shall be applied to the roads to control dust. Parking shall not be permitted on the roads. In all other respects, the roads shall meet the standards of the Exeter Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance,[1] unless waivers are granted by the Township pursuant to said ordinance.
[1]
Editor's Note: See Ch. 330, Subdivision and Land Development.
(j) 
A tenant shall not occupy a space in a travel trailer park for more than nine consecutive weeks. Occupancy of any space in the park for four or more nights in any one week shall be considered occupancy for one week.
[1] 
After occupancy in the travel trailer for nine consecutive weeks, a tenant shall not occupy a space in the park for more than three nights in any one week for a period of four consecutive weeks.
[2] 
The owner of the travel trailer park shall maintain a daily registration list in the park office. Such list shall indicate the tenants of the park for every night and shall be made available to representatives of the Supervisors. The owner shall retain each registration list for a period of one year.
(6) 
Group home, pursuant to § 390-71.3.
(7) 
Accessory uses and structures to the above permitted uses when on the same lot as the permitted use per §§ 390-29 and 390-30.
D. 
Uses permitted by conditional use. The following uses are permitted when a conditional use is approved by the Board of Supervisors in accordance with § 390-90:
(1) 
Bed-and-breakfast per § 390-63.
(2) 
Seasonal outdoor recreational activities subject to § 390-33.
(3) 
Conventional development (single-family residences) of 10 acres or more subject to the following:
(a) 
Curbs and sidewalks are required.
(b) 
Full width streets are required.
(c) 
Streetlights are required.
(d) 
No flag lots are allowed.
(4) 
Landscape contractor establishment, construction services and landscape center subject to the following:
[Added 11-26-2018 by Ord. No. 813[2]]
(a) 
Use must occur on a lot with a minimum lot size of three acres.
(b) 
Such use shall include office space of no more than 2,000 square feet of gross floor area.
(c) 
Such use shall include adequate parking for employees per § 390-37.
(d) 
Such use shall include screens and fencing from all public rights-of-way per §§ 390-31 and 390-34.
[2]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also redesignated former Subsection D(4) as Subsection D(5).
(5) 
Accessory uses and structures to the above permitted uses when on the same lot as the permitted use per §§ 390-29 and 390-30.
(6) 
Non-tower wireless communications facilities when the collocation, modification, or replacement results in a substantial change and per § 390-71.8 regulations.
[Added 8-10-2020 by Ord. No. 835]
E. 
Area, yard and height regulations.
[Amended 11-26-2018 by Ord. No. 812]
Rural District
Maximum Permitted
Building height — principal building
Farm buildings and structures (nonresidential)
No restriction
All other buildings and structures
35 feet
Maximum impervious coverage
21%
Minimum Requirements
Lot area
1 acre
Lot width
At street line
100 feet
At building setback line
150 feet
Building setback
50 feet
Rear yard
30 feet
Side yard
Total
50 feet
One side
25 feet
Open area
79%

§ 390-14 SR0 - Suburban Residential District (formerly LDR).

A. 
Specific intent. It is the purpose of this district to maintain existing areas of medium-density residential development and to allow limited expansion of those areas. Density of development will vary with the availability of public sewage disposal and water facilities.
B. 
Uses permitted by right. Land and buildings in an SR0 District may be used for the following purposes and no others, unless a special exception as provided for in Subsection C or conditional use as provide for in Subsection D is granted:
(1) 
Single-family detached dwelling.
(2) 
Municipal use.
(3) 
No-impact home-based business subject to § 390-39.
(4) 
Open space/conservation development (refer to § 390-60).
(5) 
Conventional development (single-family residences) of less than 10 acres.
(6) 
Forestry activities including, but not limited to, timber harvesting per § 390-56.
(7) 
Accessory uses and structures to the above-permitted uses when on the same lot as the permitted use per §§ 390-29 and 390-30.
(8) 
Yard sale per § 390-64.
(9) 
Home occupation subject to § 390-40.
(10) 
Passive agriculture, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of § 390-32A.
[Added 6-13-2011 by Ord. No. 713]
(11) 
Non-tower wireless communications facilities, provided the collocation, modification, or replacement does not result in a substantial change, and per § 390-71.8 regulations.
[Added 8-10-2020 by Ord. No. 835]
(12) 
Small wireless communications facilities, per § 390-71.8 regulations.
[Added 8-10-2020 by Ord. No. 835]
C. 
Uses permitted by special exception. The following uses are permitted when special exceptions are granted by the Zoning Hearing Board in accordance with § 390-96H.
(1) 
Churches or similar places of worship.
(2) 
State licensed nursery school, public school, elementary school, middle school, junior high school, senior high school, charter school, and day-care center.
(a) 
Schools shall be allowed a height limit of 50 feet.
(3) 
Parks (except amusement parks), playgrounds and picnic grounds, subject to § 390-33.
(4) 
Accessory uses and structures to the above permitted uses when on the same lot as the permitted use per §§ 390-29 and 390-30.
D. 
Uses permitted by conditional use. The following uses are permitted when a conditional use is approved by the Board of Supervisors in accordance with § 390-90.
(1) 
Conventional development (single-family residences) of 10 acres or more subject to the following:
(a) 
Curbs and sidewalks are required.
(b) 
Full width streets are required.
(c) 
Streetlights are required.
(d) 
No flag lots are allowed.
(2) 
Accessory uses and structures to the above permitted uses when on the same lot as the permitted use per §§ 390-29 and 390-30.
(3) 
Non-tower wireless communications facilities when the collocation, modification, or replacement results in a substantial change and per § 390-71.8 regulations.
[Added 8-10-2020 by Ord. No. 835]
E. 
Area, yard and height regulations.
[Amended 11-26-2018 by Ord. No. 812]
SR0 Suburban Residential District
On-Site Sewage Disposal or On-Site Water Supply
Public or Community Sewage Disposal and Public or Community Water Supply
Maximum Permitted
Building height — principal building
35 feet
35 feet
Maximum impervious coverage
20%
30%
Minimum Regulations
Lot area
1 acre
1/2 acre
Lot width
At street line
100 feet
75 feet
At building setback
150 feet
105 feet
Building setback
50 feet
30 feet
Rear yard
30 feet
30 feet
Side yard
Total
50 feet
40 feet
One side
25 feet
20 feet
Open area
80%
70%

§ 390-15 SR1 - Suburban Residential District.

A. 
Specific intent. It is the purpose of this district to provide for the maintenance and expansion of residential areas at medium to high densities of development, depending upon the availability of public disposal and water supply facilities.
B. 
Uses permitted by right. Land and buildings in an SR1 District may be used for the following purposes and no others, unless a special exception as provided for in Subsection C or conditional use as provide for in Subsection D is granted:
(1) 
Single-family detached dwelling.
(2) 
Municipal use.
(3) 
No-impact home-based business subject to § 390-39.
(4) 
Open space/conservation development (refer to § 390-60).
(5) 
Conventional development (single-family residences) of less than 10 acres.
(6) 
Forestry activities including, but not limited to, timber harvesting per § 390-56.
(7) 
Accessory uses and structures to the above permitted uses when on the same lot as the permitted use per §§ 390-29 and 390-30.
(8) 
Yard sale per § 390-64.
(9) 
Home occupation subject to § 390-40.
(10) 
Passive agriculture, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of § 390-32A.
[Added 6-13-2011 by Ord. No. 713]
(11) 
Non-tower wireless communications facilities, provided the collocation, modification, or replacement does not result in a substantial change, and per § 390-71.8 regulations.
[Added 8-10-2020 by Ord. No. 835]
(12) 
Small wireless communications facilities, per § 390-71.8 regulations.
[Added 8-10-2020 by Ord. No. 835]
C. 
Uses permitted by special exception. The following uses are permitted when special exceptions are granted by the Zoning Hearing Board in accordance with § 390-96H:
(1) 
Church or similar places of worship.
(2) 
Cemeteries.
(3) 
State licensed nursery school, public schools, elementary school, middle school, junior high school, senior high school, charter school, and day-care center.
(a) 
Schools shall be allowed a height limit of 50 feet.
(4) 
Fire company.
(5) 
Parks (except amusement parks), playgrounds and picnic grounds, subject to § 390-33.
(6) 
Nursing homes, convalescent home, personal care home or retirement home.
(7) 
Accessory uses and structures to the above permitted uses when on the same lot as the permitted use per §§ 390-29 and 390-30.
D. 
Uses permitted by conditional use. The following uses are permitted when a conditional use is approved by the Board of Supervisors in accordance with § 390-90:
(1) 
Conventional development (single-family residences) of 10 acres or more subject to the following:
(a) 
Curbs and sidewalks are required.
(b) 
Full width streets are required.
(c) 
Streetlights are required.
(d) 
No flag lots are allowed.
(2) 
Non-tower wireless communications facilities when the collocation, modification, or replacement results in a substantial change and per § 390-71.8 regulations.
[Added 8-10-2020 by Ord. No. 835]
E. 
Accessory uses and structures to the above permitted uses when on the same lot as the permitted use per §§ 390-29 and 390-30.
F. 
Area, yard and height regulations.
[Amended 11-26-2018 by Ord. No. 812]
SR1 Suburban Residential District
On-Site Sewage Disposal or On-Site Water Supply
Public or Community Sewage Disposal and Public or Community Water Supply
Maximum Regulations
Building height — principal building
35 feet
35 feet
Maximum impervious coverage
21%
40%
Minimum Regulations
Lot area
1 acre
12,000 square feet
Lot width
At street line
100 feet
60 feet
At building setback
150 feet
80 feet
Building setback
50 feet
30 feet
Rear yard
30 feet
30 feet
Side yard
Total
50 feet
30 feet
One side
25 feet
15 feet
Open area
79%
60%

§ 390-16 SR2 - Suburban Residential District.

A. 
Specific intent. It is the purpose of this district to provide for the maintenance and expansion of residential areas at medium to high densities of development depending upon the availability of public sewage disposal and water supply facilities. In addition, mobile home parks are permitted as a conditional use.
B. 
Uses permitted by right. Land and buildings in an SR2 District may be used for the following purposes and no others, unless a special exception as provided for in Subsection C or a conditional use as provided for in Subsection D is granted:
(1) 
Single-family detached dwelling.
(2) 
Single-family semidetached dwelling.
(3) 
Municipal use.
(4) 
No-impact home-based business subject to § 390-39.
(5) 
Open space/conservation development (Refer to § 390-60).
(6) 
Conventional development (single-family residences) of less than 10 acres.
(7) 
Accessory uses and structures to the above permitted uses when on the same lot as the permitted use per §§ 390-29 and 390-30.
(8) 
Forestry activities including, but not limited to, timber harvesting per § 390-56.
(9) 
Yard sales per § 390-64.
(10) 
Home occupation subject to § 390-40.
(11) 
Passive agriculture, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of § 390-32A.
[Added 6-13-2011 by Ord. No. 713]
(12) 
Non-tower wireless communications facilities, provided the collocation, modification, or replacement does not result in a substantial change, and per § 390-71.8 regulations.
[Added 8-10-2020 by Ord. No. 835]
(13) 
Small wireless communications facilities, per § 390-71.8 regulations.
[Added 8-10-2020 by Ord. No. 835]
C. 
Uses permitted by special exception. The following uses are permitted when special exceptions are granted by the Zoning Hearing Board in accordance with § 390-96H:
(1) 
Churches or similar places of worship.
(2) 
Cemeteries.
(3) 
State licensed nursery school, public schools, elementary school, middle school, junior high school, senior high school, charter school, and day-care center.
(a) 
Schools shall be allowed a height limit of 50 feet.
(4) 
Parks (except amusement parks), community centers, playgrounds, swimming pools and picnic grounds, subject to § 390-33.
(5) 
Nursing home, convalescent home, personal care home or retirement home.
(6) 
Accessory uses and structures to the above permitted uses when on the same lot as the permitted use per §§ 390-29 and 390-30.
D. 
Uses permitted by condition. The following uses are permitted when a conditional use is granted by the Township Supervisors in accordance with § 390-90:
(1) 
Mobile home parks, subject to:
(a) 
Minimum area of 10 acres.
(b) 
All mobile homes shall be placed on foundations as specified in § 390-54 of this chapter.
(c) 
Section 330-42D of the Exeter Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.
(2) 
Conventional development (single-family residences) of 10 acres or more subject to the following:
(a) 
Curbs and sidewalks are required.
(b) 
Full width streets are required.
(c) 
Streetlights are required.
(d) 
No flag lots are allowed.
(3) 
Accessory uses and structures to the above permitted uses when on the same lot as the permitted use per §§ 390-29 and 390-30
(4) 
Non-tower wireless communications facilities when the collocation, modification, or replacement results in a substantial change and per § 390-71.8 regulations.
[Added 8-10-2020 by Ord. No. 835]
E. 
Area, yard and height regulations:
[Amended 11-26-2018 by Ord. No. 812]
SR2 Suburban Residential District
On-Site Sewage Disposal or On-Site Water Supply
Public or Community Sewage and Public or Community Water Supply
Single-Family Detached and Nonresidential
Single-Family Semidetached
Single-Family Detached and Nonresidential
Single-Family Semidetached
Maximum Regulations
Building height — principal building
35 feet
35 feet
35 feet
35 feet
Maximum impervious coverage
21%
21%
40%
40%
Minimum Regulations
Lot area
1 acre
1 acre/DU
12,000 square feet
12,000 square feet/DU
Lot width
At street line
100 feet
80 feet/DU
60 feet
40 feet/DU
At building setback line
150 feet
100 feet/DU
80 feet
55 feet/DU
Building setback
50 feet
50 feet
30 feet
30 feet
Rear yard
30 feet
30 feet
30 feet
30 feet
Side yard
Total
50 feet
60 feet
30 feet
30 feet
One side
25 feet
30 feet
15 feet
15 feet
Open area
79%
79%
60%
60%

§ 390-17 SR3 - Suburban Residential District (formerly MDR).

A. 
Specific intent. It is the purpose of this district to provide for completion and expansion of existing residential areas and to accommodate the greatest portion of residential growth within the Township. The types of dwelling units and density of development permitted vary with the availability of public sewage disposal and water supply facilities.
B. 
Uses permitted by right. Land and buildings in a SR3 District may be used for the following purposes and no others, unless a special exception as provided for in Subsection C or conditional use as provide for in Subsection D is granted:
(1) 
Single-family detached dwelling.
(2) 
Single-family semidetached dwelling.
(3) 
Townhouses, subject to § 390-66 and the gross density of the development shall not exceed six dwelling units per acre. (See § 390-57).
(4) 
Two-family detached dwelling.
(5) 
Municipal use.
(6) 
No-impact home-based business subject to § 390-39.
(7) 
Open space/conservation development (refer to § 390-60).
(8) 
Conventional development (single-family residences) of less than 10 acres.
(9) 
Forestry activities, including, but not limited to, timber harvesting per § 390-56.
(10) 
Accessory uses and structures to the above permitted uses when on the same lot as the permitted use per §§ 390-29 and 390-30.
(11) 
Yard sales per § 390-64.
(12) 
Home occupation subject to § 390-40.
(13) 
Passive agriculture, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of § 390-32A.
[Added 6-13-2011 by Ord. No. 713]
(14) 
Non-tower wireless communications facilities, provided the collocation, modification, or replacement does not result in a substantial change, and per § 390-71.8 regulations.
[Added 8-10-2020 by Ord. No. 835]
(15) 
Small wireless communications facilities, per § 390-71.8 regulations.
[Added 8-10-2020 by Ord. No. 835]
C. 
The following uses are permitted when special exceptions are granted by the Zoning Hearing Board in accordance with § 390-96H:
(1) 
Churches or similar places of worship.
(2) 
State licensed nursery school, public schools, elementary school, middle school, junior high school, senior high school, charter school, and day-care center.
(a) 
Schools shall be allowed a height limit of 50 feet.
(3) 
Park (except amusement parks), playgrounds, country club, picnic grounds and golf courses (except driving ranges and miniature golf courses), subject to § 390-33.
(4) 
Nursing home, convalescent home, personal care home or retirement home.
(5) 
Apartment development consisting entirely of dwelling units for the elderly, subject to the standards for apartments in § 390-66, provided that the gross density of the development shall not exceed six dwelling units per acre. (See § 390-57)
(6) 
Accessory uses and structures to the above-permitted uses when on the same lot as the permitted uses per §§ 390-29 and 390-30.
D. 
Uses permitted by conditional use. The following uses are permitted when a conditional use is approved by the Board of Supervisors in accordance with § 390-90.
(1) 
Conventional development (single-family residences) of 10 acres or more subject to the following:
(a) 
Curbs and sidewalks are required.
(b) 
Full width streets are required.
(c) 
Streetlights are required.
(d) 
No flag lots are allowed.
(2) 
Accessory uses and structures to the above-permitted uses when on the same lot as the permitted use per §§ 390-29 and 390-30.
SR3 Suburban Residential District
[Amended 11-26-2018 by Ord. No. 812]
On-Site Sewage Disposal or On-Site Water Supply
Public or Community Sewage and Public or Community Water Supply
Single-Family Detached and Nonresidential
Single-Family Semidetached and Two-Family Detached Residential
Single-Family Detached and Nonresidential
Single-Family Semidetached and Two-Family Detached Residential
Maximum Regulations
Building height — principal building
35 feet
35 feet
35 feet1
35 feet
Maximum impervious coverage
21%
21%
40%
40%
Minimum Regulations
Lot area
1 acre
1 acre/DU
12,000 square feet
12,000 square feet/DU
Lot width
At street line
100 feet
80 feet/DU
60 feet
40 feet/DU
At building setback line
150 feet
100 feet/DU
80 feet
55 feet/DU
Building setback
50 feet
50 feet
30 feet
30 feet
Rear yard
30 feet
30 feet
30 feet
30 feet
Side yard
Total
50 feet
60 feet
30 feet
30 feet
One side
25 feet
30 feet
15 feet
15 feet
Open area
79%
79%
60%
60%
NOTES:
1
Requirements for apartments and townhouses are specified in § 390-66.
(3) 
Non-tower wireless communications facilities when the collocation, modification, or replacement results in a substantial change and per § 390-71.8 regulations.
[Added 8-10-2020 by Ord. No. 835]

§ 390-18 UR - Urban Residential District.

A. 
Specific intent. It is the purpose of this district to provide for an area for multiple-family development at high to very high density of development, provided public sewer and water facilities are available.
B. 
Uses permitted by right. Land and buildings in a UR District may be used for the following purposes and no others, unless a special exception as provided for in Subsection C or conditional use as provided for in Subsection D is granted:
(1) 
Single-family detached dwelling.
(2) 
Single-family semidetached dwelling.
(3) 
Apartments and townhouses, subject to § 390-66 and the gross density of the development shall not exceed 10 dwelling units per acre. (See § 390-57).
(4) 
Two-family detached dwelling.
(5) 
Municipal use.
(6) 
No-impact home-based business subject to § 390-39.
(7) 
Open space/conservation development (refer to § 390-60).
(8) 
Conventional development (single-family residences) of less than 10 acres.
(9) 
Forestry activities, including, but not limited to, timber harvesting per § 390-56.
(10) 
Accessory uses and structures to the above permitted uses when on the same lot as the permitted use per §§ 390-29 and 390-30.
(11) 
Yard sale per § 390-64.
(12) 
Home occupation subject to § 390-40.
(13) 
Passive agriculture, subject to compliance with all applicable provisions of § 390-32A.
[Added 6-13-2011 by Ord. No. 713]
(14) 
Non-tower wireless communications facilities, provided the collocation, modification, or replacement does not result in a substantial change, and per § 390-71.8 regulations.
[Added 8-10-2020 by Ord. No. 835]
(15) 
Small wireless communications facilities, per § 390-71.8 regulations.
[Added 8-10-2020 by Ord. No. 835]
C. 
Uses permitted by special exception. The following uses are permitted when special exceptions are granted by the Zoning Hearing Board in accordance with § 390-96H:
(1) 
Churches or similar places of worship.
(2) 
State licensed nursery school, public school, elementary school, middle school, junior high school, senior high school, charter school, and day-care center.
(a) 
Schools shall be allowed a height limit of 50 feet.
(3) 
Parks (except amusement parks), playgrounds and picnic grounds, subject to § 390-33.
(4) 
Nursing home, convalescent home, personal care home or retirement home.
(5) 
Accessory uses and structures to the above permitted uses when on the same lot as the permitted use per §§ 390-29 and 390-30.
D. 
Uses permitted by conditional use. The following uses are permitted when a conditional use is approved by the Board of Supervisors in accordance with § 390-90.
(1) 
Conventional development (single-family residences) of 10 acres or more subject to the following:
(a) 
Curbs and sidewalks are required.
(b) 
Full width streets are required.
(c) 
Streetlights are required.
(d) 
No flag lots are allowed.
(2) 
Accessory uses and structures to the above permitted uses when on the same lot as the permitted use per §§ 390-29 and 390-30.
(3) 
Non-tower wireless communications facilities when the collocation, modification, or replacement results in a substantial change and per § 390-71.8 regulations.
[Added 8-10-2020 by Ord. No. 835]
E. 
Area, yard and height regulations:
[Amended 11-26-2018 by Ord. No. 812]
Urban Residential District
On-Site Sewage Disposal or On-Site Water Supply
Public or Community Sewage and Public or Community Water Supply
Single-Family Detached and Nonresidential
Single-Family Semi-Detached and Two Family Detached
Single-Family Detached and Nonresidential
Single-Family Semi-Detached and Two Family Detached
Maximum Regulations
Building height — principal building
35 feet
35 feet
35 feet1
35 feet
Maximum impervious coverage
22%
22%
40%
40%
Minimum Regulations
Lot area
1 acre
1 acre/DU
12,000 square feet
12,000 square feet/DU
Lot width
At street line
75 feet
80 feet/DU
60 feet
40 feet/DU
At building setback line
150 feet
100 feet/DU
80 feet
55 feet/DU
Building setback
50 feet
50 feet
30 feet
30 feet
Rear yard
30 feet
30 feet
30 feet
25 feet
Side yard
Total
50 feet
60 feet
30 feet
30 feet
One side
25 feet
30 feet
15 feet
15 feet
Open area
78%
78%
60%
60%
NOTES:
1
Requirements for apartments and townhouses are specified in § 390-66.

§ 390-19 RVO - Rural Village Overlay (Stonersville).

Eligibility for the RVO (Stonersville) District is extended to the properties designated as such on the Township Zoning Map.
A. 
Specific intent. It is the purpose of this overlay to provide an elective alternative to the regulations otherwise applicable in the portion of the underlying zoning district where the RVO is eligible to be used and to recognize the historical uses in this area of the Township and to permit a mix of agricultural use, residential use and low-impact commercial use intended to serve the needs of the residents while recognizing the limitations imposed by the absence of public water and public sewer facilities. Specific objectives of this overlay shall be:
(1) 
Preservation of the historic, rural character of the village of Stonersville by allowing future development that is compatible in scale, density and setbacks with current village uses.
(2) 
Accommodation of limited expansion of the village while maintaining the traditional village development pattern.
(3) 
Accommodation of limited expansion through dual use (residential and commercial) of structures consistent with traditional village uses.
(4) 
Accommodation of limited expansion consistent with the availability of potable on-site water supplies and on-site sewage disposal system(s) that meet all applicable DEP standards.
(5) 
Preservation of historic and traditional structures within the village through flexible use/adaptive re-use and flexible design standards.
B. 
Uses permitted by right, in addition to uses permitted by right in the underlying zoning district. Land and buildings in a RVO (Stonersville) District may be used for the following purposes and no others unless a special exception as provided for in Subsection C or conditional use as provided for in Subsection D is granted:
(1) 
Single-family detached dwelling (including single-farm dwelling) if permitted by right in the underlying zoning district, and shall comply with all dimensional requirements in the underlying zoning district, including, without limitation, the area, yard and height requirements of the underlying zoning district.
(2) 
All forms of agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry and dairy farming, except intensive agricultural activities as defined in § 390-6, subject to § 390-32.
(3) 
Plant nurseries and greenhouses.
(4) 
Forestry activities, including, but not limited to, timber harvesting per § 390-56.
(5) 
Woodland or game preserve, wildlife sanctuary or similar conservation use.
(6) 
Retail sales subject to the following:
[Amended 12-10-2012 by Ord. No. 733]
(a) 
Drive-through sales or service is not permitted.
(b) 
The proposed retail use:
[1] 
Shall not alter the essential character of the neighborhood or district in which the property is located;
[2] 
Shall not substantially impair the appropriate use or development of an adjacent property; and
[3] 
Shall not be detrimental to the character of the surrounding neighborhood.
(c) 
Vehicle fueling operations are not permitted.
(d) 
Adult bookstores are not permitted.
(7) 
Banks, savings and loan associations, finance companies and similar types of businesses subject to the restriction that drive-through services are not permitted.
(8) 
Business, professional or governmental offices or studios.
(9) 
Personal and household services, such as, but not limited to, barbershops, beauty shops, laundromats, laundry and dry cleaning shops, tailor and seamstress shops, and shoe and appliance repair shops.
(10) 
Multiple- and single-family residential use above a business/professional office or retail use ("dual use") subject to the following:
(a) 
Each dwelling unit shall contain at least 500 square feet of indoor living space and shall include a kitchen and a private bathroom.
(b) 
The density shall not exceed two dwelling units per acre (two DU/acre).
(c) 
When an on-lot sewage disposal system is to be used, the applicant shall possess a valid Exeter Township Sewage Enforcement Officer permit verifying that the existing or proposed sewage system can accommodate the maximum potential usage and that an appropriate site for a replacement system is available should the system fail.
(d) 
Off street parking requirements shall be met for each dual use separately.
(e) 
The residential dwelling unit, or at least one of the dwelling units in a multiple unit structure, must be occupied by the owner or manager of the business use located below the residence(s).
(11) 
Roadside stands for the sale of farm products grown on the premises per § 390-32A(8).
(12) 
Farm-related business necessary to the conduct of agricultural activities, such as the sale of seed and fertilizer and the sale and repair of farm machinery, subject to the following:
(a) 
The business shall be conducted on a farm.
(b) 
The business shall be conducted only by the proprietor of the farm on which the business is located or by a person employed on that farm for the purpose of participating in the conduct of agricultural operations.
(c) 
The conduct of the business shall be secondary to the use of the farm for agricultural activities.
(13) 
Butcher shops, bakeries, and similar establishments where products are not consumed on site.
(14) 
Municipal use.
(15) 
No-impact home-based business subject to § 390-39.
(16) 
Yard sale per § 390-64.
(17) 
Home occupation subject to § 390-40.
(18) 
Accessory uses and structures to the above-permitted uses, when on the same lot as the permitted use, per §§ 390-29 and 390-30.
C. 
Uses permitted by special exception in addition to the uses permitted by special exception in the underlying zoning district.
(1) 
The following uses are permitted when special exceptions are granted by the Zoning Hearing Board in accordance with § 390-96H and the following requirements:
(a) 
The minimum lot size for a use permitted by special exception in the underlying AP Zoning District shall be 10 acres.
(b) 
The minimum lot size for a use permitted by special exception in the underlying R Zoning District shall be one acre.
(2) 
Special exception uses.
(a) 
Churches or similar places of worship.
(b) 
State licensed day-care center and nursery school.
(c) 
Outdoor recreation uses, including parks (except amusement parks), playgrounds, picnic grounds, horse riding trails and academies, golf courses (except miniature golf courses and driving ranges), swimming areas and pools, hiking trails, trails for nonmotorized bicycles, boating, and fishing.
(d) 
Fire company.
(e) 
Single-family detached dwelling if permitted by special exception in the underlying zoning district, and shall comply with all requirements in the underlying zoning district including without limitation, the area, yard and height requirements of the underlying zoning district.
(f) 
Accessory uses and structures to the above-permitted uses when on the same lot as the permitted use per §§ 390-29 and 390-30.
D. 
Uses permitted by conditional use in addition to the uses permitted by conditional use in the underlying zoning district. The following uses are permitted when a conditional use is approved by the Board of Supervisors in accordance with § 390-90:
(1) 
Bed-and-breakfast per § 390-63.
(2) 
Seasonal outdoor recreational activities subject to § 390-33.
(3) 
Hotels subject to the following:
(a) 
There shall be no cooking facilities or laundry facilities in any guest room as would require fire suppression systems by the Department of Agriculture.
(b) 
Overnight lodging accommodations shall not exceed 30 consecutive nights per patron.
(c) 
When an on-lot sewage disposal system is to be used, the applicant shall possess a valid Exeter Township Sewage Enforcement Officer permit verifying that the existing or proposed sewage system can accommodate the maximum potential usage and that an appropriate site for a replacement system is available should the system fail.
(4) 
Restaurants, taverns and similar types of establishments subject to the following:
(a) 
Cabarets are not permitted.
(b) 
Drive-through restaurants are not permitted.
(c) 
When an on-lot sewage disposal system is to be used, the applicant shall possess a valid Exeter Township Sewage Enforcement Officer permit verifying that the existing or proposed sewage system can accommodate the maximum potential usage and that an appropriate site for a replacement system is available should the system fail.
(5) 
Automotive service and repair facilities subject to the following:
(a) 
Vehicle fueling operations are not permitted.
(b) 
All service and repair activities shall be performed within an enclosed building.
(c) 
All outdoor storage shall be screened from view in such a manner that the outdoor storage of materials is not visible from adjoining properties or public streets pursuant to § 390-31 of this chapter.
(d) 
Retail sales of vehicles are not permitted.
(6) 
Accessory uses and structures to the above uses when on the same lot as the permitted use per §§ 390-29 and 390-30.
E. 
Area, yard and height regulations.
Rural Village Overlay
Stonersville
AP District
R District
Maximum building height — principal building
Farm buildings or structures (nonresidential)
No restriction
No restriction
All other buildings or structures
35 feet
35 feet
Maximum impervious cover
(Structures and paved areas)
Agricultural uses, including farm dwelling
20% of lot area
20% of lot area
Residential uses
(See paved area limitation in § 390-12E)
(See paved area limitation in § 390-13E)
Nonresidential and dual uses
30% of lot area
30% of lot area
Minimum lot area
40 acres
1 acre
Minimum building setback
25 feet
25 feet
Minimum rear yard
30 feet
30 feet
Minimum side yard — RVO (Stonersville)
Agricultural uses total
100 feet
50 feet
Agricultural uses one side
50 feet
25 feet
All other uses total
40 feet
40 feet
All other uses one side
20 feet
20 feet
Minimum open area
Agricultural uses
80% of lot area
80% of lot area
Residential uses
(See § 390-12E)
(See § 390-13E)
Nonresidential and dual uses
70% of lot area
70% of lot area
F. 
Environmental performance standards. See § 390-35.
G. 
Design standards. In addition to the design standards defined in § 390-35, the following design standard shall apply to all uses in the RVO district:
(1) 
No more than three of the allowed uses nor more than three different commercial enterprises shall be allowed in a single building or on a single lot.

§ 390-20 RVO - Rural Village Overlay (Limekiln).

Eligibility for the RVO (Limekiln) District is extended to the properties designated as such on the Township Zoning Map.
A. 
Specific intent. It is the purpose of this overlay to provide an elective alternative to the regulations otherwise applicable in the portion of the underlying zoning district where the RVO (Limekiln) is eligible to be used and to recognize the historical uses in this area of the Township and to permit a mix of agricultural use, residential use and low-impact commercial use intended to serve the needs of the residents while recognizing the limitations imposed by the absence of public water and public sewer facilities. Specific objectives of this overlay shall be:
(1) 
Preservation of the historic, rural character of the village of Limekiln by allowing future development that is compatible in scale, density and setbacks with current village uses.
(2) 
Accommodation of limited expansion of the village while maintaining the traditional village development pattern.
(3) 
Accommodation of limited expansion through dual use (residential and commercial) of structures consistent with traditional village uses.
(4) 
Accommodation of limited expansion consistent with the availability of potable on-site water supplies and on-site sewage disposal system(s) that meet all applicable DEP standards.
(5) 
Preservation of historic and traditional structures within the village through flexible use/adaptive re-use and flexible design standards.
B. 
Uses permitted by right, in addition to uses permitted by right in the underlying zoning district. Land and buildings in a RVO District may be used for the following purposes and no others unless a special exception as provided for in Subsection C or conditional use as provided for in Subsection D is granted:
(1) 
Single-family detached dwelling (including single-farm dwelling) if permitted by right in the underlying zoning district, and shall comply with all dimensional requirements in the underlying zoning district, including, without limitation, the area, yard and height requirements of the underlying zoning district.
(2) 
All forms of agriculture, horticulture, animal husbandry and dairy farming, except intensive agricultural activities as defined in § 390-6 subject to § 390-32.
(3) 
Plant nurseries and greenhouses.
(4) 
Forestry activities, including, but not limited to, timber harvesting per § 390-56.
(5) 
Woodland or game preserve, wildlife sanctuary or similar conservation use.
(6) 
Retail sales subject to the following:
[Amended 12-10-2012 by Ord. No. 733]
(a) 
Drive-through sales or service is not permitted.
(b) 
The proposed retail use:
[1] 
Shall not alter the essential character of the neighborhood or district in which the property is located;
[2] 
Shall not substantially impair the appropriate use or development of an adjacent property; and
[3] 
Shall not be detrimental to the character of the surrounding neighborhood.
(c) 
Vehicle fueling operations are not permitted.
(d) 
Adult bookstores are not permitted.
(7) 
Banks, savings and loan associations, finance companies and similar types of businesses subject to the restriction that drive-through services are not permitted.
(8) 
Business, professional or governmental offices or studios.
(9) 
Personal and household services, such as, but not limited to, barbershops, beauty shops, laundromats, laundry and dry cleaning shops, tailor and seamstress shops, and shoe and appliance repair shops.
(10) 
Multifamily and single-family residential use above a business/professional office or retail use ("dual use") subject to the following:
(a) 
Each dwelling unit shall contain at least 500 square feet of indoor living space and shall include a kitchen and a private bathroom.
(b) 
The density shall not exceed two dwelling units per acre (two DU/acre).
(c) 
When an on-lot sewage disposal system is to be used, the applicant shall possess a valid Exeter Township Sewage Enforcement Officer permit verifying that the existing or proposed sewage system can accommodate the maximum potential usage and that an appropriate site for a replacement system is available should the system fail.
(d) 
Off-street parking requirements shall be met for each individual use comprising a dual use separately.
(e) 
The residential dwelling unit, or at least one of the dwelling units in a multiple unit structure, must be occupied by the owner or manager of the business use located below the residence(s).
(11) 
Roadside stands for the sale of farm products grown on the premises per § 390-32A(8).
(12) 
Farm-related business necessary to the conduct of agricultural activities, such as the sale of seed and fertilizer and the sale and repair of farm machinery, subject to the following:
(a) 
The business shall be conducted on a farm.
(b) 
The business shall be conducted only by the proprietor of the farm on which the business is located or by a person employed on that farm for the purpose of participating in the conduct of agricultural operations.
(c) 
The conduct of the business shall be secondary to the use of the farm for agricultural activities.
(13) 
Butcher shops, bakeries, and similar establishments where products are not consumed on site.
(14) 
Municipal use.
(15) 
No-impact home-based business subject to § 390-39.
(16) 
Yard sale per § 390-64.
(17) 
Home occupation subject to § 390-40.
(18) 
Accessory uses and structures to the above permitted uses, when on the same lot as the permitted use, per §§ 390-29 and 390-30.
C. 
Uses permitted by special exception in addition to the uses permitted by special exception in the underlying zoning district.
(1) 
The following uses are permitted when special exceptions are granted by the Zoning Hearing Board in accordance with § 390-96H and the following requirements:
(a) 
The minimum lot size for a use permitted by special exception in the underlying AP Zoning District shall be 10 acres.
(b) 
The minimum lot size for a use permitted by special exception in the underlying RC Zoning District shall be three acres.
(2) 
Special exception uses.
(a) 
Churches or similar places of worship.
(b) 
State licensed day-care center or nursery school.
(c) 
Outdoor recreation uses, including parks (except amusement parks), playgrounds, picnic grounds, horse riding trails and academies, golf courses (except miniature golf courses and driving ranges), swimming areas and pools, hiking trails, trails for nonmotorized bicycles, boating, and fishing.
(d) 
Fire company.
(e) 
Single-family detached dwelling if permitted by special exception in the underlying zoning district, and shall comply with all requirements in the underlying zoning district including without limitation, the area, yard and height requirements of the underlying zoning district.
(f) 
Accessory uses and structures to the above permitted uses when on the same lot as the permitted use per §§ 390-29 and 390-30.
D. 
Uses permitted by conditional use in addition to the uses permitted by conditional use in the underlying zoning district. The following uses are permitted when a conditional use is approved by the Board of Supervisors in accordance with § 390-90:
(1) 
Bed-and-breakfast per § 390-63.
(2) 
Seasonal outdoor recreational activities subject to § 390-33.
(3) 
Hotels, subject to the following:
(a) 
There shall be no cooking facilities or laundry facilities in any guest room as would require fire suppression systems by the Department of Agriculture.
(b) 
Overnight lodging accommodations shall not exceed 30 consecutive nights per patron.
(c) 
When an on-lot sewage disposal system is to be used, the applicant shall possess a valid Exeter Township Sewage Enforcement Officer permit verifying that the existing or proposed sewage system can accommodate the maximum potential usage and that an appropriate site for a replacement system is available should the system fail.
(4) 
Restaurants, taverns and similar types of establishments subject to the following:
(a) 
Cabarets are not permitted.
(b) 
Drive-through restaurants are not permitted.
(c) 
When an on-lot sewage disposal system is to be used, the applicant shall possess a valid Exeter Township Sewage Enforcement Officer permit verifying that the existing or proposed sewage system can accommodate the maximum potential usage and that an appropriate site for a replacement system is available should the system fail.
(5) 
Automotive service and repair facilities subject to the following:
(a) 
Vehicle fueling operations are not permitted.
(b) 
All service and repair activities shall be performed within an enclosed building.
(c) 
All outdoor storage shall be screened from view in such a manner that the outdoor storage of materials is not visible from adjoining properties or public streets, pursuant to § 390-31 of this chapter.
(d) 
Retail sales of vehicles are not permitted.
(6) 
Accessory uses and structures to the above uses when on the same lot as the permitted use per §§ 390-29 and 390-30.
E. 
Area, yard and height regulations.
Rural Village Overlay
Limekiln
AP District
RC District
Maximum building height — principal building
Farm buildings and structures (nonresidential)
No restriction
No restriction
All other buildings and structures
35 feet
35 feet
Maximum impervious cover (structures and paved areas)
Agricultural uses including farm dwelling
20% of lot area
10% of lot area
Residential uses
(See paved area limitation in § 390-12E)
(See paved area limitation in § 390-11E)
Nonresidential and dual uses
30% of lot area
30% of lot area
Minimum lot area
40 acres
3 acres
Minimum building setback
25 feet
25 feet
Minimum rear yard
30 feet
30 feet
Minimum side yard — RVO (Limekiln)
Agricultural uses total
100 feet
50 feet
Agricultural uses one side
50 feet
25 feet
All other uses total
40 feet
40 feet
All other uses one side
20 feet
20 feet
Minimum open area
Agricultural uses
80% of lot area
80% of lot area
Residential uses
(See § 390-12E)
(See § 390-11E)
Nonresidential and dual uses
70% of lot area
70% of lot area
F. 
Environmental performance standards. See § 390-35.
G. 
Design standards. In addition to the design standards defined in § 390-34, the following design standard shall apply to all uses in the RVO (Limekiln) District:
(1) 
No more than three of the allowed uses nor more than three different commercial enterprises shall be allowed in a single building or on a single lot.