Lower Swatara Township
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
PART 6
RESIDENTIAL URBAN DISTRICT: R-U
§ 27-601 Purpose.
[Ord. 384, 7/17/1993, § 601]
The purpose of the Residential Urban District is to provide for residential living opportunities of a more urban nature at greater densities with a limited diversification of residential unit designs and nonresidential activities being permitted where appropriate.
§ 27-602 Permitted Uses.
[Ord. 384, 7/17/1993, § 602]
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.
Single-family semidetached dwellings.
C.
Churches or similar places of worship, including associated social facilities.
D.
Public recreation areas.
E.
Municipal buildings and facilities.
F.
Public and parochial schools, libraries and museums.
G.
Home occupations.
H.
Public utility services and facilities.
I.
Home gardening.
J.
Signs.
K.
Accessory uses and buildings incidental to any permitted use.
§ 27-603 Special Exceptions.
§ 27-604 Height.
[Ord. 384, 7/17/1993, § 604]
The height of a principal building shall not exceed 35 feet. The height of an accessory building shall not exceed 14 feet.
§ 27-605 Lot Area, Width and Yard Requirements.
[Ord. 384, 7/17/1993, § 605]
1.
Residential Uses.
A.
Single-Family Detached Units.
(1)
Lots having an on-lot sewage disposal system and well, or an on-lot sewage disposal system with public water service, shall have a minimum lot area of not less than one acre, and a minimum lot width measured at the building setback line of 150 feet. The front yard setback shall be not less than 50 feet; the side yard setback shall be not less than eight feet; and the rear yard setback shall be not less than 20 feet.
(2)
Lots having public sewage service and an on-lot well shall have a minimum lot area of not less than 20,000 square feet, and a minimum lot width measured at the building setback line of 100 feet. The front yard setback shall be not less than 35 feet; the side yard setback shall be not less than eight feet; and the rear yard setback shall be not less than 20 feet.
(3)
Lots provided with both public sewage and water services shall have a minimum lot area of not less than 10,000 square feet, and a minimum lot width measured at the building setback line of 80 feet. The front yard setback shall be not less than 35 feet; the side yard setback shall be not less than eight feet; and the rear yard setback shall be not less than 20 feet.
B.
Single-Family Semidetached Units. Lots for such uses must be provided with both public sewage and water services. The minimum lot area per dwelling unit shall be not less than 5,000 square feet, and a minimum lot width measured at the building setback line shall be not less than 50 feet. The front yard setback shall be not less than 35 feet; the side yard setback shall be not less than 15 feet; and the rear yard setback shall be not less than 20 feet.
2.
Nonresidential Uses. The minimum lot area, lot width and yard requirements for nonresidential uses shall be the same as those for residential single-family detached units set forth in Subsection 1A(1), (2) and (3) above.
§ 27-606 Coverage.
[Ord. 384, 7/17/1993, § 606]
Total coverage shall not exceed 40% of the lot area.
§ 27-607 Off-Street Parking.
[Ord. 384, 7/17/1993, § 607]
Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Part 24 of this chapter.
§ 27-608 Signs.
[Ord. 384, 7/17/1993, § 607]
Signs shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Part 23 of this chapter.
§ 27-609 Motor Vehicle Access.
[Ord. 384, 7/17/1993, § 609]
Motor vehicle access shall be provided in accordance with Part 25 of this chapter.