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City Zoning Code

ARTICLE IX

R Rural District

§ 285-38 Permitted uses.

[Amended 10-27-2010 by Ord. No. 23-2010]
A. 
In any R Rural District, land, buildings or premises shall be used by right only for only one of the following:
(1) 
Single-family detached house.
(2) 
All uses permitted in the A Residence District.
(3) 
Agricultural uses in accordance with Article XXXIV, Farm Regulations.
(4) 
Usual farm buildings and farm dwellings, including one tenant house as an accessory dwelling, and dwellings for migrant workers in accordance with the appropriate federal and state standards and regulations
B. 
Cooperative sober living residences and all other rooming and boarding houses are prohibited.
[Added 10-11-2023 by Ord. No. 20-2023]

§ 285-39 Conditional uses.

A. 
All conditional uses of the A Residence District shall be allowed, provided, however, that the conditions set forth thereunder shall be complied with.
B. 
The following conditional uses shall be allowed, provided that the standards set forth in Subsection C below are met:
(1) 
Permanent farm markets.
(2) 
Riding academies.
(3) 
Nursery schools.
(4) 
Day-care centers, if a fenced outdoor play area is provided.
(5) 
Kennels, subject to special regulations of § 285-133.
C. 
Applications for conditional uses shall be in compliance with the following minimum specifications and standards:
(1) 
That the use will not injure or detract from the use of neighboring property.
(2) 
That the use will not detract from the character of the neighborhood.
(3) 
That the use of property adjacent to the area included in the plan is adequately safeguarded.
(4) 
That the property is suitable for the intended use.
(5) 
That the use will serve the best interests of the Township.
(6) 
That the use will not adversely affect public sewers and facilities such as water, sewer, police and fire protection.
(7) 
That the use will not adversely affect the drainage facilities in the adjacent neighborhood.
(8) 
That the use will not adversely affect the safe flow of highway traffic and that adequate roadway accesses are provided to protect roadways from undue congestion and hazards.
(9) 
That the lot area, yard requirements and parking will conform to the standards set forth in this district.
D. 
Cooperative sober living residences and all other rooming and boarding houses are prohibited.
[Added 10-11-2023 by Ord. No. 20-2023]

§ 285-40 Accessory uses.

Only the following accessory uses shall be permitted:
A. 
All accessory uses permitted in the A Residence District.
B. 
Agriculture accessory uses in accordance with the provisions of Article XXXIV, Farm Regulations.

§ 285-41 Area and bulk regulations.

[Amended 1-17-2002 by Ord. No. 37-2001; 9-25-2024 by Ord. No. 12-2024]
The following area and bulk regulations shall apply:
A. 
Minimum lot size for agricultural uses: 5 1/2 acres.
B. 
Minimum lot size for other uses: 31,000 square feet.
C. 
Maximum density per gross acre: one unit per two acres.
D. 
Minimum lot width: 100 feet.
E. 
Minimum lot depth: 200 feet.
F. 
Maximum building coverage: 15%.
G. 
Minimum front yard: 50 feet.
H. 
Minimum side yards: 15 feet each.
I. 
Minimum rear yard: 35 feet.
J. 
Maximum building height: 35 feet.
K. 
Maximum impervious coverage: 25%.

§ 285-42 Other regulations.

All other applicable regulations of this chapter should be followed as required.

§ 285-43 Clustering of housing.

[Added 1-17-2002 by Ord. No. 37-2001]
Clustering of housing is encouraged in the Township's ongoing efforts to preserve open space land.