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Lower Swatara Township
City Zoning Code

PART 5

RESIDENTIAL SUBURBAN DISTRICT: R-S

§ 27-501 Purpose.

[Ord. 384, 7/17/1993, § 501]
The purpose of the Residential Suburban District is to provide for single-family residential living opportunities of a suburban nature at low development densities in a rural environment.

§ 27-502 Permitted Uses.

[Ord. 384, 7/17/1993, § 502]
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 dwellings, with the exception of manufactured/mobile home dwellings, which are prohibited.
B. 
Churches or similar places of worship, including associated social facilities.
C. 
Public recreation areas.
D. 
Agricultural activities.
E. 
Municipal buildings and facilities.
F. 
Public and parochial schools, libraries and museums.
G. 
Home occupations.
H. 
Public utility services and facilities.
I. 
Signs.
J. 
Accessory uses and buildings incidental to any permitted use.

§ 27-503 Special Exceptions.

[Ord. 384, 7/17/1993, § 503; as amended by Ord. 504, 10/1/2008, § 2; by Ord. No. 618, 9/18/2024]
1. 
Golf courses, country clubs and cemeteries.
2. 
Medical and dental clinics.
3. 
Accessory apartment dwelling.

§ 27-504 Height.

[Ord. 384, 7/17/1993, § 504]
The height of a principal building shall not exceed 35 feet. The height of an accessory building shall not exceed 14 feet.

§ 27-505 Lot Area.

[Ord. 384, 7/17/1993, § 505]
The minimum permitted lot areas shall be as follows:
1. 
Lots having an on-lot sewage disposal system shall have an area not less than one acre (43,560 square feet).
2. 
Lots provided with public sanitary sewerage collection and treatment services shall have an area not less than 20,000 square feet.

§ 27-506 Lot Width.

[Ord. 384, 7/17/1993, § 506]
The minimum permitted lot width at the building setback line shall be as follows:
A. 
Lots having an on-lot sewage disposal system shall have a minimum lot width of 150 feet.
B. 
Lots provided with public sanitary sewerage collection and treatment services shall have a minimum lot width of 100 feet.

§ 27-507 Yards.

[Ord. 384, 7/17/1993, § 507]
Each lot shall have front, side and rear yards of not less than the depth and width indicated below.
A. 
Lots having an on-lot sewage disposal system.
(1) 
Front yard depth: 50 feet.
(2) 
Side yard width: 25 feet each on an interior lot. On a corner lot, the side yard abutting the street shall be not less than 50 feet in width.
(3) 
Rear yard depth: 30 feet.
B. 
Lots provided with public sanitary sewerage collection and treatment services.
(1) 
Front yard depth: 35 feet.
(2) 
Side yard width: 15 feet each on an interior lot. On a corner lot, the side yard abutting the street shall be not less than 35 feet in width.
(3) 
Rear yard depth: 30 feet.

§ 27-508 Coverage.

[Ord. 384, 7/17/1993, § 508]
Total coverage shall not exceed 30% of the lot area.

§ 27-509 Off-Street Parking.

[Ord. 384, 7/17/1993, § 509]
Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Part 24 of this chapter.

§ 27-510 Signs.

[Ord. 384, 7/17/1993, § 510]
Signs shall be provided in accordance with the provisions Part 23 of this chapter.

§ 27-511 Motor Vehicle Access.

[Ord. 384, 7/17/1993, § 511]
Motor vehicle access shall be provided in accordance with Part 25 of this chapter.