Shrewsbury Township
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
PART 9
SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL RECEIVING DISTRICT SRR
§ 27-901 Purpose.
[Ord. No. 2015-03, 6/3/2015]
The Suburban Residential Receiving District has been created as a receiving area for development rights (DR) transferred from the Shrewsbury Township Agriculture Zoning District. It provides medium- to higher-density residential development. To make the most efficient use of the land involved, the Township has created base densities by dwelling type. Nonagricultural uses in this zone shall utilize public water and public sewer service. Since this is a development right (DR) receiving district, nonagriculture uses require the use of DR. All parcels in this zoning district, existing at the date of adoption of this chapter, possess by right the number of DR established by § 27-403.1, less any rights that have been used.
§ 27-902 Use Regulations.
[Ord. No. 2015-03, 6/3/2015]
1.
A structure may be erected or used, and a lot may be used or occupied, for any of the following purposes and no other; providing, however, that all new uses shall utilize municipal or public sewer and water services provided such service or capacity exists within 1,000 feet of the proposed use and the parcel can feasibly be served by both municipal sewer and municipal public water. The applicant shall provide documentation to the Township if said service is not feasible. On-site sewage disposal systems and on-site wells may be utilized until such public systems become available or are located within 1,000 feet from the proposed use.
2.
In addition to the provisions set forth in this Part, the following uses shall meet all applicable supplementary and general regulations found in Parts 14 and 15 of this chapter.
A.
All principal permitted uses shall require the use of DR as allocated by § 27-403.1.
(1)
One DR is required for each principal nondwelling use; or
(2)
One DR transferred directly or indirectly from the Agricultural District may be utilized for two dwelling units; or
(3)
One DR transferred directly or indirectly from the Agricultural District may be utilized for three active adult dwelling units.
B.
Dwelling unit density may be increased with the application of one additional DR per acre according to the following table:[1]
[Amended by Ord. No. 2023-05, 11/1/2023]
Dwelling unit (DU) type | Base DU density per acre | DU density per acre using additional DR(s) |
|---|---|---|
Single- or semidetached | 3.0 | 4.0 |
Single-family attached | 6.0 | 8.0 |
Multifamily | 6.0 | 8.0 |
Active adult | 6.0 | 8.0 |
NOTE: A DR used to obtain additional density cannot be the same DR used for additional dwelling units. For example, one DR may be used to obtain the right to construct up to three dwelling units. However, if additional density is desired, one additional DR would be required. |
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection 2C, regarding additional regulations, was repealed by Ord. No. 2023-05, 11/1/2023.
3.
Principal Permitted Uses.
Active adult development (see § 27-1404) |
Agriculture (see § 27-1404) |
Forestry (see § 27-1404) |
Group home (see § 27-1404) |
Multifamily dwelling (see § 27-1404) |
Municipal park or playground or recreational facility (see § 27-1404) |
Semidetached dwellings (see § 27-1404) |
Single-family attached dwelling (see § 27-1404) |
Single-family detached dwelling (see § 27-1404) |
4.
Permitted Accessory Uses.
[Amended by Ord. No. 2022-01, 3/2/2022]
Accessory dwelling unit (see § 27-1404) |
Alternative energy system (private use) (see § 27-1404) |
Buildings and uses customarily incidental to a permitted principal use |
Detention or retention basin |
Family day-care home (see § 27-1404) |
Home occupation (see § 27-1404) |
No-impact home-based business (see § 27-1404) |
Nonmotorized trail (as part of active adult development) |
Portable storage unit (see § 27-1404) |
Swimming pool, private (see § 27-1404) |
6.
Accessory Uses Permitted by Special Exception by the Zoning Hearing Board.
Temporary structure or use (see § 27-1404) |
Buildings and uses customarily incidental to any of the principal uses permitted by special exception.[2] |
[2]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection 7, regarding prohibited construction, which immediately followed, was repealed by Ord. No. 2023-05, 11/1/2023.
§ 27-903 Dimensional Requirements.
[Ord. No. 2015-03, 6/3/2015]
In this district, any structure hereafter erected or any lot hereafter used or occupied for any lawful purpose shall provide the minimum dimensions specified below. Should these requirements conflict with the requirements of Parts 14 and 15, as applicable, for any specified use, the requirements of Parts 14 and 15, as applicable, shall take precedence.
1.
Principal and Accessory Dimensions: Suburban Residential Receiving District.
[Amended by Ord. No. 2020-01, 8/5/2020]
Single-Family Detached Dwellings | |||
|---|---|---|---|
With public water and sewer | With public water only or sewer only | Without public water and sewer | |
Minimum lot area | 9,000 square feet* | 30,000 square feet with water or 20,000 square feet with sewer | 40,000 square feet |
Minimum lot width | 80 feet | 100 feet | 150 feet |
Minimum front setback | 10 feet | 10 feet | 10 feet |
Minimum side setback | 15 feet | 15 feet | 15 feet |
Minimum rear setback | 10 feet | 10 feet | 10 feet |
Maximum building height | 40 feet | 40 feet | 40 feet |
Maximum lot coverage | 70% | 70% | 70% |
Accessory buildings and structures: side/rear setback | 5 feetf | 5 feet | 5 feet |
NOTES: | |
* | A minimum of 12,000 feet if the subdivision or development consists entirely of single-family detached dwellings. Refer to § 27-803.2 for the density and housing type requirements for developments including other than solely single-family dwellings. |
Semidetached Dwellings | ||
|---|---|---|
With public water and sewer | With public water only or sewer only | |
Minimum lot area | 4,500 square feet per dwelling unit | 30,000 square feet with water 20,000 square feet with sewer |
Minimum lot width/unit | 45 feet/dwelling unit | 80 feet |
Front setback | 35 feet | 10 feet |
Side setback | 10 feet** | 10 feet |
Rear setback | 15 feet | 10 feet |
Maximum building height | 40 feet | 40 feet |
Maximum lot coverage | 70% | 70% |
Accessory buildings and structures: side/rear setback | 5 feet | 5 feet |
Single-Family Attached Dwellings | Multifamily Dwellings | |
|---|---|---|
With public water and sewer | With public water and sewer | |
Minimum lot area | 2,200 square feet/dwelling unit | 2,200 square feet/dwelling unit |
Minimum lot width | 22 feet/dwelling unit | * |
Front setback | 35 feet | 35 feet |
Side setback | 10 feet** | 10 feet |
Rear setback | 15 feet | 15 feet |
Maximum building height | 40 feet | 40 feet |
Maximum lot coverage | 70% | 70% |
Accessory buildings and structures: side/rear setback | 5 feet | 5 feet |
NOTES: | |
* | The lot containing one or more multifamily buildings must have a lot width of at least 200 feet. In those instances where more than one multifamily building is located on a lot, parallel buildings shall have at least 40 feet between faces of the buildings. If the front or rear faces are obliquely aligned, the above distances may be decreased by as much as 10 feet at one end if increased by similar or greater distance at the other end. |
** | Common wall lines do not require setbacks. |
All Other Uses | |
|---|---|
With public water and sewer | |
Minimum lot area | 40,000 square feet |
Minimum lot width | 150 feet |
Front setback | 10 feet |
Side setback | 10 feet |
Rear setback | 10 feet |
Maximum building height | 40 feet |
Maximum lot coverage | 70% |
Accessory buildings and structures: side/rear setback | 5 feet |
2.
Building and Dwelling Unit Density.
A.
The following density requirements shall be met:
(1)
Row Dwellings: The maximum number of dwelling units in a row group is eight.
(2)
Multifamily Dwellings: The maximum number of dwelling units in a multifamily dwelling is eight. For the purpose of determining maximum building and unit density, residential care facilities and group living arrangements providing separate dwelling units for residents and clients shall be considered multifamily dwellings.
(3)
Ratio of Dwelling Types: The total number of row dwelling units and multifamily dwelling units or combination thereof may not exceed 50% of the total number of dwelling units. This requirement does not apply if the parcel is less than five acres in size.
(4)
Unit Density: The maximum gross density or number of dwelling units permitted shall be based upon the total area of the parcel less the total area of any CEAs, existing rights-of-way, existing easements or other factors within the parcel that would prevent residential use of the area. The owner shall then calculate the maximum number of dwelling units permitted based on the net acreage of the parcel utilizing the following densities:
[Amended by Ord. No. 2020-01, 8/5/2020; and by Ord. No. 2023-05, 11/1/2023]
(a)
The maximum number of single-family detached dwelling units shall be calculated by multiplying the acres of the parcel allocated to that dwelling type by three. There shall be a maximum of three single-family detached dwelling units per acre (3 du/acre).
(b)
The maximum number of semidetached dwelling units shall be calculated by multiplying the acres of the parcel allocated to that dwelling type by 4.5. There shall be a maximum of 4 1/2 semidetached dwelling units per acre (4.5 du/acre).
(c)
The maximum number of row dwelling units or multifamily dwelling units shall be calculated by multiplying the number of acres of the parcel allocated to that dwelling type by six. There shall be a maximum of six row dwelling units or multifamily-family dwelling units per acre (6 du/acre).
1)
When utilizing DR, the unit density may be increased pursuant to Parts 4 and 8 of this chapter.
(d)
The maximum number of active adult development dwelling units shall be calculated by multiplying the acres of the parcel allocated to dwellings by six. There shall be a maximum of six dwelling units per acre (six du/acre).
[Added by Ord. No. 2023-02, 3/1/2023]
§ 27-904 Approved Subdivision.
[Ord. No. 2015-03, 6/3/2015]
Each principal use shall be located on a separate, approved lot. Such lots must meet all the requirements of this chapter, the Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance,[1] and all requirements of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection.
§ 27-905 Additional Parking.
[Ord. No. 2015-03, 6/3/2015]
1.
In addition to parking required by Part 16 of this chapter for all uses, multifamily and row dwelling developments shall provide additional off-street parking at the rate of one parking space per proposed residential dwelling in the form of off-street lot parking. Additional parking shall be provided in one or any combination of the following:
§ 27-906 Open Space Requirements.
[Ord. No. 2015-03, 6/3/2015]
For residential developments consisting of more than five dwelling units, a minimum of 20% of the total area of the tract being developed shall be set aside for open space. Fifty percent of the parcel's CEA may be utilized to satisfy this requirement. Open space shall be distributed throughout the proposed development site as to serve the maximum number of proposed residential units.
§ 27-907 Standards for Uses.
[Ord. No. 2015-03, 6/3/2015]
In addition to the standards set forth in this Part, all uses permitted within the Suburban Residential Receiving District shall also comply with:
2.
Off-Street Parking and Loading. All uses in the Suburban Residential Receiving District shall provide off-street parking spaces and off-street loading space according to the provisions set forth in Part 16 of this chapter. Such areas shall be designed to include adequate snow storage.
3.
Signs. Signs may be erected and maintained only when in compliance with the provisions of the Shrewsbury Township Sign Ordinance and landscaping requirements in the Subdivision and Land Ordinance.
[Amended by Ord. No. 2020-01, 8/5/2020]