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Sayre City Zoning Code

ARTICLE IX

Single-Family Residential RS District

§ 173-47 Intended purpose.

The purpose of the Single-Family Residential RS District is to designate those areas in the Borough where low-density residential development has taken place and will be encouraged.

§ 173-48 Permitted uses.

Permitted uses in the Single-Family Residential RS District are as follows:
A. 
Single-family residences.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsections B, regarding well and pipeline assessment locations, C, regarding oil and gas operations, D, regarding oil and gas wells, and E, 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 No. 900, which immediately followed this subsection, were repealed 7-23-2015 by Ord.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.

§ 173-49 Permitted accessory uses.

Permitted accessory uses in the Single-Family Residential RS District are as follows:
A. 
Private garages.
B. 
Storage sheds.
C. 
Swimming pools.[1]
[Added 11-17-1997 by Ord. No. 755]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsections D, regarding oil and gas wells, and E, 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 No. 900, which immediately followed this subsection, were repealed 7-23-2015 by Ord.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.

§ 173-50 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. 
Churches, Sunday schools and other places of worship.
B. 
Public schools.
C. 
Parks.
D. 
Playgrounds.
E. 
Firehouses.
F. 
Modular homes on permanent foundations.
G. 
Home occupations.

§ 173-50.1 Conditional uses.

[Added 6-20-2013 by Ord. No. 900]
Conditional uses in the Single-Family Residential RS 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Editor's Note: Former Subsection A, Natural gas compressor station, was repealed 7-23-2015 by Ord.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.

§ 173-51 Height regulations.

The height of a principal building shall not exceed 35 feet.

§ 173-52 Lot area, lot width and impervious coverage regulations.

A. 
Residential uses. The minimum lot area per dwelling unit and minimum lot width at the building setback line shall not be less than that indicated below:
(1) 
Lot area: 6,000 square feet.
(2) 
Lot width at setback: 50 feet.
(3) 
Lot depth: 120 feet.
(4) 
Maximum lot coverage shall not be more than 30%.

§ 173-53 Setback regulations.

The following setback regulations apply to all uses permitted within this district otherwise specified herein:
A. 
Front yard: 25 feet.
B. 
Side yards: eight feet.
C. 
Rear yard: 25 feet.
D. 
Where required, buffer yards/screening shall be provided in accordance with § 173-93 herein.
E. 
For permitted yard reductions refer to § 173-92 herein.

§ 173-54 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.