Lower Swatara Township
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
PART 4
RESIDENTIAL AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT: R-A
§ 27-401 Purpose.
[Ord. 384, 7/17/1993, § 401]
Agricultural land is considered a special nonreplaceable resource within the Township which, if lost, is not reclaimable once developed. Agricultural activities have been an integral part of the culture and economy of Lower Swatara Township and are therefore deserving of preservation. The R-A District is intended and designed to preserve and promote agricultural activities as an ongoing and viable component of the Township's economy and lifestyle. It is further intended to prevent adverse effects resulting from encroachment by guiding development types and intensities incompatible with agricultural operations into more appropriate zoning districts. Nonagricultural uses permitted to develop in this district must accept nuisances which are a normal adjunct to farming and related operations.
§ 27-402 Permitted Uses.
[Ord. 384, 7/17/1993, § 402]
A building may be erected or used and a lot may be used or occupied for any of the following purposes:
A.
Single-family detached dwelling units, with the exception of manufactured/mobile home dwellings which are prohibited.
B.
Churches or similar places of worship, including associated social facilities.
C.
Public and private educational facilities.
D.
Public recreation areas.
E.
Municipal buildings and facilities.
F.
Raising of crops, fruits and vegetables and tilling of the soil.
G.
Storage and packing of fruits and vegetables raised on the premises.
H.
Temporary roadside stands for sale of garden products and commodities produced on the same property where offered for sale.
I.
Commercial sale, raising and marketing of fowl or poultry.
J.
Agriculture, horticulture and forestry activities, including the raising, breeding and grazing of animals.
K.
Processing, storage and sale of milk and milk products produced on the premises.
L.
Nurseries, garden stores and florists.
M.
Dog kennels and riding academies.
N.
Veterinary services and animal hospitals.
O.
Public utility service structures and facilities.
P.
Grange halls and buildings for agricultural-oriented groups.
Q.
Home occupations.
R.
Customary accessory uses and buildings incidental to any permitted uses.
S.
Signs.
§ 27-403 Special Exceptions.
§ 27-404 Height.
[Ord. 384, 7/17/1993, § 404]
The height of a principal building shall not exceed 35 feet. No accessory building shall exceed 14 feet in height except that accessory buildings devoted for farm use shall be exempt from height restrictions.
§ 27-405 Lot Area.
[Ord. 384, 7/17/1993, § 405]
The minimum lot size shall be one acre. Density of residential units shall be one acre per unit.
§ 27-406 Lot Width.
[Ord. 384, 7/17/1993, § 406]
The minimum permitted lot width at the building setback line shall be not less than 150 feet.
§ 27-407 Yards.
[Ord. 384, 7/17/1993, § 407]
Each lot shall have front, side and rear yards of not less than the depth and width indicated below.
§ 27-408 Coverage.
[Ord. 384, 7/17/1993, § 408]
Total coverage shall not exceed 30% of the lot area.
§ 27-409 Off-Street Parking.
[Ord. 384, 7/17/1993, § 409]
Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Part 24 of this chapter.
§ 27-410 Signs.
[Ord. 384, 7/17/1993, § 410]
Signs shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Part 23 of this chapter.
§ 27-411 Motor Vehicle Access.
[Ord. 384, 7/17/1993, § 411]
Motor vehicle access shall be provided in accordance with Part 25 of this chapter.