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Quarryville City Zoning Code

ARTICLE V

R-4 Residential District

§ 420-501 Purpose and general regulations.

A. 
Purpose. It is the intent of this article and this zoning district to provide for high-density housing within the areas of the Borough which are suitable for this purpose.
B. 
Regulations. Within the R-4 Residential District, a building may be erected, altered or used, and a lot or premises may be used when it is in conformance with the conditions of this chapter and the specific use, area and design regulations of this district.

§ 420-502 Uses permitted by right and special exception.

A. 
Uses permitted by right. In an R-4 District, the following uses are permitted by right, and are subject to Article XI of this chapter:
(1) 
Multifamily dwelling.
(2) 
Single-family attached dwelling (townhouse).
(3) 
Quadraplex.
(4) 
Home occupation, no-impact home-based.
(5) 
Forestry.
B. 
Uses permitted by special exception. In an R-4 District, the following uses are permitted by special exception, and are subject to the requirements of Article XI of this chapter:
(1) 
Manufactured home park.
[Amended 4-4-2005 by Ord. No. 361]
(2) 
Place of worship.
(3) 
Continuing-care retirement community.
(4) 
Residential conversions.

§ 420-503 Area and bulk regulations.

The following area and bulk regulations shall apply to uses permitted under the R-4 District:
A. 
Minimum regulations.
Single-Family Attached
Multiple-Family
Quadraplex
Lot area/unit (square feet)
3,500
2,500
2,500
Lot area
3,500
20,000
20,000
Lot width (feet)
35
120
120
Front yard (feet)
20
50
50
Rear yard (feet)
30
50
50
Side yard (feet)
5
12
12
B. 
Maximum regulations.
Single-Family Attached
Multiple-Family
Quadraplex
Building height (feet)
35
35
35
Building coverage
50%
35%
35%
Impervious surface
85%
75%
75%