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Hempfield Township City Zoning Code

ARTICLE V

Suburban Residential District

§ 87-27 Purpose.

The purpose of the Suburban Residential District is to provide for housing choices on smaller lots and at higher densities than in the Rural Residential District. New development should reflect the suburban neighborhood character of existing subdivisions. While it is primarily intended for single-family residences, the district allows for some multifamily options if they meet specific lot size, building height, design and buffering requirements.

§ 87-28 Uses.

A. 
Principal uses permitted by right in the Suburban Residential District are listed in the Table of Uses located in Article II, Table 1.
B. 
Special exceptions allowed within the Suburban Residential District are listed in the Table of Uses located in Article II, Table 1, and shall meet the criteria set forth for such uses established in Article XXVI.
C. 
Accessory uses permitted by right or as a special exception in the Suburban Residential District are listed in the Table of Accessory Uses located in Article II, Table 2. Requirements applicable to accessory uses in the district are located in Article II, § 87-17.

§ 87-29 Bulk and area standards.

The bulk and area standards for the Suburban Residential District are set forth in Article II, Tables 3 and 4.

§ 87-30 Supplementary regulations.

A. 
Performance standards and other special provisions are set forth in Article XX.
B. 
Parking requirements are set forth in Article XXI.
C. 
Signage requirements are set forth in Article XXII.
D. 
Landscaping and buffering standards are set forth in Article XXIII.
E. 
Timber harvesting and logging shall be conducted in accordance with Article XXIV.
F. 
Special standards for multifamily dwelling units are set forth in Article XX.