Sayre City Zoning Code
ARTICLE X
Single/Double-Family Residential RT District
§ 173-55 Intended purpose.
The purpose of the Single/Double-Family Residential RT District is to designate those areas which have developed with one- and two-family structures and to protect the areas from the intrusion of incompatible land uses.
§ 173-56 Permitted uses.
Permitted uses in the Single/Double-Family Residential RT District are as follows:
A.
Single-family residence.
B.
Two-family residence.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsections C, regarding well and pipeline assessment locations, D, regarding oil and gas operations, E, regarding oil and gas wells, and F, regarding impoundment areas, added 6-20-2013 by Ord. No. 900, which immediately followed this subsection, were repealed 7-23-2015 by Ord. No. 915.
§ 173-57 Permitted accessory uses.
Permitted accessory uses in the Single/Double-Family Residential RT District are as follows:
A.
All accessory uses permitted in the RS Residential District.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsections B, regarding oil and gas wells, and C, regarding impoundment areas, added 6-20-2013 by Ord. No. 900, which immediately followed this subsection, were repealed 7-23-2015 by Ord. No. 915.
§ 173-58 Special exceptions.
The following special exceptions may be permitted by the Zoning Hearing Board, following review and comment by the Planning Commission, pursuant to standards and criteria as set forth in Articles XIV and XX herein:
A.
All special uses considered in the RS Residential District.
B.
Day-care; family day-care home.
[Amended 11-17-1997 by Ord. No. 755]
C.
Conversion of single to double.
D.
All special exceptions in the RS District (§ 173-50).
E.
Home occupations.
§ 173-58.1 Conditional uses.
[Added 6-20-2013 by Ord. No. 900]
Conditional uses in the Single/Double-Family Residential RT District are as follows:
A.
(Reserved)[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection A, Natural gas compressor station, was repealed 7-23-2015 by Ord. No. 915.
§ 173-59 Height regulations.
The height of a principal building shall not exceed 35 feet.
§ 173-60 Lot area, lot width and impervious coverage regulations.
A.
Residential uses. The minimum lot area per dwelling unit, minimum lot width at the building setback lines and maximum lot coverage shall be not less than that indicated below:
[Amended 12-9-1996 by Ord. No. 738]
Dwelling Type | Lot Area per Dwelling Unit (square feet) | Lot Width at Setback (feet) | Lot Coverage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
Single-family attached | 6,000 | 50 | 30 |
Two-family detached | 10,000 | 100 | 30 |
§ 173-61 Setback regulations.
The following setback regulations apply to all uses permitted within this district unless otherwise specified herein:
A.
Front yard: 25 feet.
B.
Side yards: 10 feet - both sides.
C.
Rear yard: 25 feet.
D.
Interior yards (open space between principal structures): interior yards shall be provided in accordance with § 173-92 herein.
E.
Where required, buffer yards/screening shall be provided in accordance with § 173-93 herein.
F.
For permitted yard reductions refer to § 173-92 herein.
§ 173-62 Off-street parking and access.
Off-street parking and access shall be provided in accordance with Article XVI herein and the Bradford County Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, as amended.
