Lower Salford Township
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
ARTICLE VIII
Planned Community Residential Development
§ 164-32 Legislative intent.
In addition to and in aid of the purposes set forth in §§ 164-1 and 164-86 of this chapter, the intent of this article is to permit a more varied, more efficient and more economical development pattern in the R-1 Residence District by permitting a reduction in lot requirements for single-family residential subdivisions, while maintaining the permitted density of dwelling units within the subdivision area and preserving the area thereby gained as open space, tree cover, playground, park or school areas, scenic vistas or historical sites for the benefit of the residents of the Township of Lower Salford in the promotion of their health, safety, morals and general welfare.
§ 164-33 Conditions for application of provisions.
The provisions of this article may, at the election of the applicant, be applied to an area proposed for residential development, pursuant to the requirements and procedures established by Ch. 142, Subdivision and Land Development, and the Montgomery County Planning Commission, only in accordance with the following conditions:
A.
The provisions of this article shall apply only to the R-1 Residence District.
B.
The tract of ground proposed to be developed shall consist of at least 50 acres.
C.
There shall be set aside or dedicated as open space area for public or local community use, in a manner approved by the Board of Supervisors of Lower Salford Township, an area of at least 15% of the total area of the tract of ground proposed to be developed.
D.
The area proposed to be committed to residential development must be served by public water and public sewage. The requirement for public water may be waived where, in the discretion of the Board of Supervisors, water service is not available or is not feasible.
E.
The tract of ground to be developed shall be in one ownership or shall be the subject of an application filed jointly by the owners of the entire tract, and the tract shall be developed or substantially developed in the manner approved within one year from the date of approval.
F.
The proposed development shall be designed so as to constitute a desirable and harmonious addition to the environment of the area.
G.
The area to be set aside and dedicated for permanent preservation as open space shall meet the requirements of § 164-22 of this chapter.
[Amended 8-21-1997 by Ord. No. 97-5]
H.
The land area to be set aside and dedicated for permanent preservation as open space shall be so located and so shaped as to be suitable for the purposes intended, and consideration shall be given to the subsequent addition of contiguous portions of open space lands in adjacent tracts wherever practical.
I.
The proposed plan of development shall be submitted to the Township Planning Commission, the Township Park and Recreation Board, the Montgomery County Planning Commission and such other boards as the Township Supervisors may deem necessary and/or expedient for review.
§ 164-34 Maximum density.
The maximum number of residential lots that may be created shall be computed by multiplying the total acreage of the entire tract of ground by a factor of 0.9.
§ 164-35 Area regulations.
[Amended 8-21-1997 by Ord. No. 97-5]
B.
Net lot area modifications. The basic net lot area of 34,000 square feet may be modified by a maximum fifteen-percent area reduction, provided that for each lot reduced in area there shall be a corresponding and equal increase in the area of another lot located within the same subdivision and the same zoning district as the reduced lot.
§ 164-36 Width and yard regulations.
A.
Lot width. The width of each lot shall be at least 100 feet at the building line.
B.
Front yard. There shall be a front yard for each lot with street frontage, the depth of which shall be at least 50 feet.
C.
Side yards. There shall be two side yards, one on each side of the principal building, so arranged as to preserve a minimum distance of 60 feet between principal buildings and a minimum distance of 10 feet from the property line.
D.
Rear yard. There shall be a rear yard, the depth of which shall be at least 65 feet.
E.
Height regulations. The maximum height of buildings and other structures erected or enlarged in this district shall be 35 feet.
[Added 8-21-1997 by Ord. No. 97-5]