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Susquehanna Township
City Zoning Code

PART 6

R-1 - LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

§ 27-601 Intended Purpose.

The R-1 — Low Density Residential Districts are designed to accommodate existing and future low-density residential developments served by public water and public sewer. A range of options is provided to encourage single family residential communities of various styles and densities, to promote greenways, and to protect natural resources.

§ 27-602 Permitted Uses.

Agriculture Uses:
1.
Agriculture in accordance with § 27-2001.
2.
Keeping of riding horses in accordance with § 27-2002.
Residential Uses:
3.
Conservation subdivisions in accordance with Part 17.
4.
Group home in accordance with § 27-2004.
5.
Single family detached dwelling units.
Public/Utility Uses:
6.
Electric transmission and distribution facilities, including substations and public utility uses and facilities and excluding material and truck storage in accordance with § 27-2038.
7.
(Reserved)[1]
8.
(Reserved)[2]
Institutional Uses:
9.
Cemeteries and memorial gardens in accordance with § 27-2032.
10.
Churches and similar places of religious worship in accordance with § 27-2038.
Recreational Uses:
11.
Public parks, recreational areas and greenways.
12.
Recreation areas and structures operated by neighborhood organizations/associations or for the benefit or use of the surrounding neighborhood.
Accessory Uses:
13.
Customary accessory uses and buildings incidental to any permitted uses in accordance with Part 21, including:
A.
Accessory parking lots and structures.
B.
Private swimming pools, in accordance with § 27-2042.
C.
Private garages, playhouses, garden houses or green houses not used for commercial purposes.
D.
Professional and other home occupations, in accordance with § 27-2043.
E.
No-impact home-based business in accordance with § 27-2041.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection 7, Municipal, county, state, and federal buildings and facilities, was repealed by Ord. No. 22-05, 8/11/2022.
[2]
Editor’s Note: Former Subsection 8, Telecommunications structures, was repealed by Ord. 16-07, 8/11/2016.

§ 27-603 Special Exception Uses.

The following uses shall be allowed subject to Part 26 herein. Accessory uses shall be allowed in accordance with § 27-602, Subsection 13.
1. 
Country clubs and golf courses in accordance with § 27-2021.
2. 
Public libraries and community activity buildings in accordance with § 27-2038.
3. 
Wireless communications facilities, in accordance with § 27-2039.
[Added by Ord. 16-07, 8/11/2016]

§ 27-604 Bulk and Area Regulations.

1. 
The following regulations shall apply:
A. 
Maximum residential density: two units per acre.
B. 
Minimum lot area: 20,000 square feet.
C. 
Minimum lot width: 100 feet.
D. 
Minimum setbacks: variations in principal building position and orientation should be considered; however, the following minimum standards shall apply:
(1) 
Front yard: 30 feet.
(2) 
Side yard: 15 feet.
(3) 
Rear yard: 30 feet.
E. 
Maximum impervious lot coverage: 40%.
2. 
Height regulations. Height of principal building shall not exceed 30 feet in accordance with § 27-2104.
3. 
Buffer yards for nonresidential structures: Buffer yards shall be required for any nonresidential structure when abutting a residential use or district in accordance with § 27-2106, Subsection 5.

§ 27-605 Off-Street Parking Requirements.

Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of Part 23 of this Chapter.

§ 27-606 Signs.

Signs shall be in accordance with Part 24 of this Chapter.