The purpose of the Moderate Density Residential District (R-2) is to provide opportunities for increased housing density and diversity of housing styles in recommended areas that are home to a majority of the Township's existing moderate-density residential development and areas where such development should occur in the future. These residential neighborhoods should include proximity and walkability to public amenities and are encouraged at a density sufficient to allow for the efficient provision of utility service. A healthy mix of housing styles will serve to promote diversity along income levels, age groups, and cultural identities. Adequate daylight, ventilation, quiet, privacy and recreational resources are provided to eliminate overcrowding while the public health and safety are further supported via density controls and the omission of incompatible uses.

(Ord. 2017-002, 4/25/2017)

A.

Any permitted use defined as such in the Low Density Residential District (R-1).

B.

Two-family detached dwellings provided the lot area is 25 percent larger than the minimum required for single-family detached dwellings and in compliance with the yard and setback requirements for single-family detached dwellings.

C.

Single-family semi-detached dwellings (duplex).

D.

Townhouse dwellings, not exceeding ten dwelling units per structure.

E.

Conversion apartments, conversions of existing single-family detached dwellings to two-family dwellings, or three or more family dwellings, provided each unit has two points of entrance/exit and a minimum of two off-street parking spaces per dwelling unit. The minimum lot area shall be determined by the applicable single-family detached dwelling lot size required in this Part for the first dwelling unit and an additional 3,000 square feet for each subsequent dwelling unit. Setback requirements shall comply with the applicable provisions of this Part for single-family detached dwellings. In the event of any conversion project that is subject to approval of the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry, such approval must be obtained prior to the issuance of a Township land use permit.

F.

Multi-family dwellings, apartment buildings not exceeding twelve units per structure.

(Ord. 2017-002, 4/25/2017)

A.

Any conditional use defined as such in the Low Density Residential District (R-1) and not otherwise permitted under Section 39-901 of this Chapter.

(Ord. 2017-002, 4/25/2017)

A.

All buildings including accessory buildings shall not cover more than 50 percent of the area of the lot.

B.

Minimum required for single-family detached dwellings (minimum required for each dwelling unit) and for all uses not otherwise listed:

When on-lot sewer facilities are to be utilized, the minimum lot size may be increased by the Township Sewage Enforcement Officer or the Department of Environmental Protection for factors relating to health and sanitation.

C.

Single-Family Semi-Detached Dwelling Unit (duplex)—Minimum Required for Each Dwelling Unit.

When on-lot sewer facilities are to be utilized, the minimum lot size may be increased by the Township Sewage Enforcement Officer or the Department of Environmental Protection for factors relating to health and sanitation.

D.

Townhouse Dwelling Unit-Minimum Required for Each Dwelling Unit.

1.

Each townhouse residential project shall contain a minimum of 40,000 square feet of lot area.

2.

No less than three and no more than ten dwellings shall be permitted in a unit or group.

3.

Centralized water supply and sewerage shall be provided.

4.

An active play area shall be furnished in townhouse development projects containing 16 or more dwelling units. Such area shall not be less than 2,000 square feet in land area, nor less than 30 feet in its smallest dimension. For each dwelling unit above the minimum number prescribed heretofore, an additional 100 square feet per dwelling unit shall be allocated to the total active play area. Active play areas shall not be located in undesirable areas including, but not limited to, slopes greater than 25 percent, wetlands, 100-year floodplain, and storm water management facilities or easements.

5.

Where any townhouse project is proposed to be developed in conjunction with multi-family dwellings the active play area requirements for the multi-family dwellings shall be designed for and made accessible to the townhouse residents in addition to the multiple dwelling residents. The Board of Supervisors reserves the right to increase the active play area requirements upon recommendation of the Planning Commission when, in its opinion, additional area is necessary to accommodate the needs of the mixed-use development in accordance with the spirit and objectives of this Chapter.

6.

Interior yards and/or structural spacing between dwellings and units shall be provided in accordance with the following minimums:

Front to front—60 feet

Front to side—50 feet

Front to rear—60 feet

Side to rear—50 feet

Side to side—20 feet

Rear to rear—50 feet

Corner to corner—20 feet

7.

Dwelling unit structures shall be located and arranged so as to promote privacy for residents within the development and maintain privacy for residents adjacent to the development. Structures shall be located within the development so that there will be no adverse impact such as excluding natural light or invading the privacy of adjacent structures.

8.

There shall be a 40-foot setback from the property lines adjacent to any existing dwelling or residential district.

E.

Multi-Family Dwellings—Minimum Required.

1.

Each multiple dwelling residential project shall contain a minimum of 40,000 square feet of lot area in accordance with the following standards.

2.

The length of any unit shall not exceed 150 feet. No more than 12 dwelling units shall be provided in one building.

3.

Centralized water supply and sewerage shall be provided.

4.

There shall be a 100 foot setback from the property lines adjacent to any existing dwelling or residential district.

5.

Interior yards and/or structural spacing between dwellings and units shall be provided in accordance with the following minimums:

Front to front—60 feet

Front to side—50 feet

Front to rear—60 feet

Side to rear—50 feet

Side to side—20 feet

Rear to rear—50 feet

Corner to corner—20 feet

6.

Dwelling unit structures shall be located and arranged so as to promote privacy for residents within the development and maintain privacy for residents adjacent to the development. Structures shall be located within the development so that there will be no adverse impact such as excluding natural light or invading the privacy of adjacent structures.

7.

Active play areas shall not be located in undesirable areas including, but not limited to, slopes greater than 25 percent, wetlands, 100-year floodplain, and stormwater management facilities or easements.

(Ord. 2017-002, 4/25/2017)

Screen planting shall be provided as required in Section 31-908 of this Code.

(Ord. 2017-002, 4/25/2017)

Off-street parking and loading space and motor vehicle access shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Part 3 of this Chapter.

(Ord. 2017-002, 4/25/2017)