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Georgetown Township
City Zoning Code

CHAPTER 7

RR - RURAL RESIDENTIAL

Sec 7.1 PURPOSE

This District is intended for yet open areas which are prime potential for urban development. The regulations herein set forth are designed for the purpose of encouraging and allowing low intensity residential and related uses by right.

Sec 7.2 PERMITTED USES

Land and/or buildings in this district may be used for the following purposes by right:

  1. Any permitted use in the LDR District.

Sec 7.3 USES REQUIRING SPECIAL LAND USE APPROVAL

The following uses may be permitted by obtaining Special Land Use Approval when all applicable standards as cited in Chapter XX are met.

  1. Any Special Land Use permitted in the AG District.
  2. Any Special Land Use permitted in the LDR District.
  3. Customary Agricultural Operations including general farming, truck farming, fruit orchards, nurseries, greenhouses and usual buildings subject to the following restrictions:
    1. No storage of manure or odor or dust producing materials or use shall be permitted within fifty (50) feet of any adjoining lot line.
    2. No farm buildings shall be located closer than fifty (50) feet to any lot line, with the exception of roadside stands.
    3. Farm animals are permitted as follows:
      1. raising and keeping of livestock and poultry including horses, cattle, sheep, chickens, and similar animals (but excluding hogs), provided that the minimum area upon which one (1) animal may be kept shall be three (3) acres, and one (1) additional animal may be kept for each additional acre over three (3) acres.
      2. on parcels of land in excess of five (5) acres, the Planning Commission may waive the limitation on the number of animals, provided it is determined that due to the size of the parcel, natural features, or other similar conditions there will be no negative impact upon the neighboring property owners. (revised 3/28/16)

Sec 7.4 DISTRICT REGULATIONS

As required in Chapter XXIV.

Sec 7.5 SIGNS

As provided in Chapter XXV.

Sec 7.6 OFF-STREET PARKING

Requirements for an allowed use shall be determined from the "Table of Off-Street Parking Requirements" in Chapter XXVI, Section 26.8.