Newtown Township City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XXV
Green Areas
§ 172-139 Definitions.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
That area set aside for growing of vegetation, including trees, bushes, grass, flowers and plants, and also includes lakes, ponds, streams and other natural growth. "Green area" may include walkways for nonvehicular traffic only, but only to the extent that such walkways are provided to cross green areas.
A.
Areas set aside for recreational use shall not be counted as green area, except that those areas devoted exclusively to golf course use, including a driving range when conducted as an accessory use thereto, but not including a miniature golf course, may be counted towards the requisite area.
§ 172-140 Required green area.
[Amended 8-10-1987 by Ord. No. 1987-10; 11-14-1994 by Ord. No. 1994-4]
Any lot used or occupied in any of the following districts shall be provided with minimum green areas based upon the following percent of the lot area:
Article | District | Percent |
|---|---|---|
VI | R-1 Residence | 35% |
VII | R-1A Residence | 35% |
VIII | R-2 Residence | 35% |
IX | R-3 Residence | 35% |
X | R-4 Residence | 40% |
XI | R-4A Residence | 40% |
XII | R-5 Residence | 35% |
XIII | A Apartment | 35% |
XIV | A-O Apartment Office | 25% |
XV | O Office | 30% |
XVI | C-1 Commercial | 5% |
XVII | C-2 Commercial | 15% |
XVIII | I Light Industrial | 30% |
XIX | SU-1 Special Use | 30% |
XX | SU-2 Special Use | 30% |