(1)

RR Rural residential. The rural residential district (RR) coincides with the "rural living" character area in chapter 3 of the Millersville Land Use Plan and is intended to accommodate very low density detached residential development, conservations abundant open space, and a high degree of separation between buildings, except in the case of conservation subdivisions. While principle use of the land is detached single-family homes and agricultural uses, complimentary institutional uses, parks, and open space are also appropriate. Additionally, this zone may serve as a temporary holding zone until infrastructure, services, and utilities may support a more-dense residential zoning classification.

(2)

ER Estate residential. The estate residential district (ER) coincides with the "rural living" and "suburban living" character areas in chapter 3 of the Millersville Land Use Plan and is intended to accommodate low density, large lot residential subdivisions and conservative subdivisions. While the principal use of the land is detached single-family homes, complimentary institutional uses, parks, and open space are also appropriate. Additionally, this zone may serve as a temporary holding zone until infrastructure, services, and utilities may support a more-dense residential zoning classification.

(3)

SR-1 Suburban residential. The suburban residential low-density district (SR-1) coincides with the "suburban living" character areas in chapter 3 of the Millersville Land Use Plan and is intended to accommodate primarily low density detached residential development along with complimentary institutional uses that would not be detrimental to the residential character of the district. These areas are characterized by primarily detached residential subdivisions which are traditionally auto dependent and separated from other uses to protect the residential nature.

(4)

SR-2 Suburban residential. The suburban residential medium density district (SR-2) coincides with the "suburban living" character areas in chapter 3 of the Millersville Land Use Plan and is intended to accommodate primarily medium density detached and attached residential development along with complementary institutional uses that would not be detrimental to the residential character of the district. These areas are characterized by developments that are either entirely detached residential or a combination of detached residential and attached residential designed in such a manner to blend in with the surrounding developments.

(5)

THR Townhome residential. The townhome residential district (THR) coincides with the "suburban living", "mixed-use neighborhood", and "regional activity center" character areas in chapter 3 of the Millersville Land Use Plan and is intended to accommodate medium to high density attached townhomes and villa residential development along with complimentary institutional uses that would not be detrimental to the residential character of the district. This district can serve as a transitional district between SR-1 and SR-2 districts and more intensive use districts. This district is permitted only with a planned development overlay plan as per article VIII (planned development districts).

(6)

WR Reserved.

(7)

MXR Mixed residential. The mixed residential district (MXR) coincides with the "mixed-use neighborhood" character area in chapter 3 of the Millersville Land Use Plan and is intended to accommodate developments that are master planned to include a variety of residential dwelling types along with commercial uses that serve the neighborhood. Complimentary institutional uses are also allowed. The uses in these districts should be integrated in such a way that all types of uses work together to create a cohesive development. This district is permitted only with a planned development overlay plan as per article VIII (planned development districts).

(8)

OTR Reserved.

(9)

MFR Multifamily residential. The multifamily residential district (MFR) coincides with the "suburban living and regional activity center" character area in chapter 3 of the Millersville Land Use Plan and is intended to accommodate high density attached and multi-family residential development along with complimentary institutional uses that would not be detrimental to the residential character of the district. This district can serve as a transitional district between SR-1 and SR-2 districts and more intensive use districts.

(Ord. No. 20-744, § 6.1, 6-1-2020)

Table 3: Residential districts: Permitted and conditional uses lists permitted and conditional uses for the residential districts. A "P" indicates that a use is permitted within that district. A "C" indicates that a use is a conditional use in that district and must obtain a conditional use permit as required in section 90-45 (conditional use). No letter (i.e., a blank space), or the absence of the use from the table, indicates that use is not permitted within that district. See section 90-83 (interpretation of unlisted uses) for uses that are not specifically listed in Table 3.

NOTES:

¹

The terms in this column ("Use") are defined in article XVI (definitions).

²

Rezoning to this district shall require a Planned Development overlay plans per article VIII.

³

See also table 5, commercial districts: permitted and conditional uses.

⁴

Only permitted above ground floor.

⁵

Permitted only in planned developments. See section 90-123(5) for use standards including restriction on maximum number/percent.

⁶

Ten acres minimum lot size. However, a farm, as defined by state law, is exempt from the terms of this article.

⁷

Maximum of five bedrooms.

⁸

The gross building area used for this use may not exceed 5,000 square feet.

⁹

New car dealerships only (with accessory used car sales and service).

¹⁰

See also subsection 90-124(22) (Solar Panels) for solar panels allowed as an accessory use.

¹¹

Accessory dwelling (attached) limited to lots greater than 30,000 square feet in size with a conditional use permit. Lots smaller than 30,000 square feet shall not allow accessory dwelling (detached).

(Ord. No. 20-744, § 6.2, 6-1-2020)

Table 4 (lot and building bulk standards residential districts) establishes minimum lot area and width, maximum lot coverage, maximum building height, and minimum yards/building setback for the residential districts. Horizontal property regimes (HPR) shall also comply with all of these standards. Each HPR dwelling unit with such regime shall be provided with sufficient open space around each unit to provide the area, width, lot coverage, and yard specified in table 4. These regulations apply to the base districts only. See article VIII, table 9 for lot and building bulk standards in a residential planned development overlay district. The minimum lot size and width applicable to the re-subdivision of existing platted subdivision lots shall conform to the Millersville Subdivision Regulations, section 3-102.4 (lot re-subdivision compatibility). See section 90-125 (permitted encroachments and height exceptions) for allowed encroachments into the yards required by table 4.

Variances to the lot and building bulk standards specified by this section may be granted. See section 90-44 (variances) for procedure and criteria.

NOTES:

¹

The maximum density shall be 15 units per acre.

²

Ten feet with rear alley with no driveway in the front.

³

In the OT-R district, buildings have a build-to line requirement as opposed to a minimum setback. The front and side street build-to line is a minimum of 15 feet and a maximum of 35 feet. At least 40 percent of the front façade must meet this requirement. This note is overridden by note 5.

⁴

A side yard of at least eight feet in width is required on each end of a group of townhomes and multi-family dwellings. Zero foot side yard is required on the interior sides of each townhome and multi-family dwelling (shared wall).

⁵

The minimum front yard depth for proposed new buildings and additions to existing buildings on both sides, and within 100 feet, shall be the average of the two adjacent buildings provided; however, the required front yard shall not exceed double the otherwise required minimum depth. When note 3 applies, note 5 shall override.

⁶

The minimum lot size and width applicable to the re-subdivision of existing platted subdivision lots shall conform to the Millersville Subdivision Regulations, Section 3-102.4 (Lot Subdivision Compatibility).

⁷

Removed.

⁸

With alley loaded garages (attached or detached) shall be a minimum of five feet from the alley. If it is more than five feet from the alley and the garage opens directly onto the alley (as opposed to side-loaded) then it shall be at least 20 feet so that a car parked in the driveway will not block alley.

⁹

Horizontal property regime (HPR) shall observe all setback, lot widths, and standards listed in this chart and subsection 90-122(2).

(Ord. No. 20-744, § 6.3, 6-1-2020)

(1)

Supplemental standards. See article X (supplemental standards) for standards governing use of land and buildings; specific uses, accessory uses, buildings and structures, encroachments, and temporary uses and structures.

(2)

Site development standards. See article XI (site development standards) for standards governing off-street parking and loading, outdoor lighting, landscaping, screening and tree preservations, residential subdivision and multi-family development entry ways, walls and fencing, utility service, and street and other required improvements.

(3)

Building design standards. See article XII (building design standards).

(4)

Signs. See article XIII (sign standards) for standards governing signs.

(5)

Landscape standards. Street trees shall be provided within residential subdivision of ten lots or more. A minimum of one canopy tree shall be provided for each lot. Tree spacing shall generally be equal to the minimum lot width for the residential zone. Trees shall be located a minimum of six feet behind the street sidewalk. Trees shall comply with the tree standards found in sections AD.2, AD. 3, and AD.4 [appendix D].

(Ord. No. 20-744, § 6.4, 6-1-2020)