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1. Purpose. The purpose of this district is to permit and provide standards for low density residential development, to encourage the preservation of open spaces and conserve natural resources, and to exclude uses incompatible with residential communities. Public water and sewer should be provided for uses inside the Growth Boundary Area as determined by the Dover Borough/Dover Township Joint Comprehensive Plan.
2. Prohibited Uses.
A. Keeping or Raising of Livestock. This provision shall not apply to existing agricultural operations as of the date of the adoption of this chapter.
3. Bulk and Area Requirements.
A. Minimum lot area:
(1) Growth Boundary Area - one-half acre.
(2) Outside Growth Boundary Area - one and one-half acres.
B. Minimum lot frontage and width:
(1) 100 feet with public water and public sewer.
(2) 125 feet with public water or public sewer.
(3) 125 feet with neither public water nor public sewer.
C. Minimum lot depth: 100 feet.
D. Minimum setback:
(1) Front setback: 35 feet.
(2) Side setback: 10 feet.
(3) Rear setback: 30 feet.
E. Maximum height: 45 feet.
F. Maximum lot coverage: 35%.
G. Maximum Density:
(1) Growth Boundary Area - one unit/one-half acre.
(2) Outside Growth Boundary Area - one unit/one and one- half acres.
H. Conservation-Based Design. All residential developments 15 acres or more shall follow Conservation-Based Design requirements set forth in § 27-622. Residential development shall be designed to preserve natural landscapes including wetlands and aquifer recharge zones, woodlands, steep slopes, floodplains, greenways, unique natural, cultural, and or historic areas and similar environmentally sensitive areas consistent with the Dover Borough/Dover Township Joint Comprehensive Plan. Conservation-Based Design shall also follow regulations in Chapter 22 - Dover Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.
4. Minimum Off-Street Parking. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Part 7.
5. Signs. Signs shall be provided in accordance with Part 8.
6. Supplementary Regulations. Part 5, "Supplementary Regulations," sets forth regulations which shall apply to all districts.
(Ord. 2024-01, 5/13/2024)
1. Purpose. The purpose of this district is to provide reasonable standards for the orderly expansion of medium density, urban residential development in areas of the Township with similar existing uses, to encourage preservation of open spaces and the conservation of natural and groundwater resources, and to exclude uses incompatible with residential neighborhoods. Public water and sewer shall be utilized in this district.
2. Prohibited Uses.
A. Keeping or Raising of Livestock. This provision shall not apply to existing agricultural operations as of the date of the adoption of this ordinance.
3. Bulk and Area Regulations.
A. Residential Uses.
(1) The following lot area, width, depth, and setback standards shall apply to residential uses based on the type of dwelling unit:
Dwelling Type | Minimum Lot Area (sq. ft.) | Minimum Lot Width (feet) | Minimum Lot Depth (feet) | Minimum Setback (feet) | ||
Front | Side | Rear | ||||
Single-family detached | 9,000 | 80 | 100 | 35 | 10 | 30 |
Single-family semi-detached | 5,000 | 40 | 100 | 35 | 10 | 30 |
Single-family attached | 3000 | 24 | ||||
Two-family | 9,000 | 80 | 100 | 35 | 10 | 30 |
Multi-family development* | 43,560 | 150 | 150 | 50 | 25 | 50 |
*Standards refer to the development and not individual units. For standards specific to each unit and other design criteria, see subsection 4.A(5)
(2) Maximum height: Two and one-half stories but not to exceed 35 feet.
(3) Maximum lot coverage: 50%.
(4) Maximum density: Five dwelling units/acre.
(5) Special standards for multi-unit buildings:
(a) Single-family attached (townhouse).
1) Minimum lot area per dwelling unit: 3,000 sq. ft.
2) Minimum width per dwelling unit: 24 feet.
3) Maximum length of grouping: Six units with overall length of 144 feet.
4) Setback requirements: No more than two contiguous units may have the same front yard setback. The minimum difference of staggered setbacks shall be two feet.
5) Maximum lot coverage - 60%.
(b) Multi-family.
1) Permitted density: Five units per acre.
2) Maximum length of building: 200 feet.
(c) Separation between buildings. These regulations apply when more than one building occupies a common lot.
1) Front-to-front, rear-to-rear parallel buildings shall have 40 feet between faces of the building for one story in height, plus five feet for each additional story. If the front or rear faces are obliquely aligned, the above distances may be decreased by as much as ten feet at one end if increased by similar or greater distance at the other end.
2) A minimum yard space of 30 feet is required between end walls of buildings. If the buildings are at right angles to each other, the distance between the corners of the end walls of the building may be reduced to a minimum of 20 feet.
3) A minimum yard space of 30 feet is required between end walls and front or rear faces of buildings.
(6) Buffer yards: In accordance with §27-502.A.(6).
B. Nonresidential Uses. The following design standards shall apply to nonresidential uses.
(1) Minimum lot area: Two acres.
(2) Minimum lot width: 100 feet.
(3) Minimum lot depth: 100 feet.
(4) Minimum setback:
(a) Front setback: 35 feet.
(b) Side setback: 30 feet.
(c) Rear setback: 30 feet.
(5) Maximum height: 45 feet.
(6) Maximum lot coverage: 35%.
4. Minimum Off-Street Parking. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Part 7.
5. Signs. Signs shall be provided in accordance with Part 8.
6. Supplementary Regulations. Part 5, "Supplementary Regulations," sets forth regulations which shall apply to all districts.
7. Conservation-Based Design. Standards in § 27-622 shall apply.
(Ord. 2024-01, 5/13/2024)
1. Purpose. The purpose of this District is to provide reasonable standards for the orderly expansion of high density, urban residential development in areas of the Township with similar existing uses, to encourage the preservation of open spaces and the conservation of natural and groundwater resources, and to exclude uses incompatible with residential neighborhoods. Public water and sewer shall be utilized in this district.
2. Prohibited Uses.
A. Keeping or raising of livestock. This provision shall not apply to existing agricultural operations as of the date of the adoption of this chapter.
3. Bulk and Area Regulations.
A. Residential uses.
(1) The following lot area, width, depth, and setback standards shall apply to residential uses based on the type of dwelling unit:
Dwelling Type | Minimum Lot Area (sq. ft.) | Minimum Lot Width (feet) | Minimum Lot Depth (feet) | Minimum Setback (feet) | ||
Front | Side | Rear | ||||
Dwelling Type | Minimum Lot Area (sq. ft.) | Minimum Lot Width (feet) | Minimum Lot Depth (feet) | Minimum Setback (feet) | ||
Front | Side | Rear | ||||
Single-family detached | 7,500 | 60 | 100 | 35 | 10 | 30 |
Single-family semi-detached | 3,000 | 20 | 100 | 35 | 10 | 30 |
Two-family | 7,500 | 60 | 100 | 35 | 10 | 30 |
Single-family attached development* | 43,560 | 150 | 150 | 35 | 20 | 30 |
Multi-family development* | 46,560 | 150 | 150 | 50 | 25 | 50 |
Mobile home park | N/A | 150 | 150 | 50 | 25 | 50 |
*Standards refer to the development and not individual units. For standards specific to each unit and other design criteria, see §27-408.4.A.(5).
(2) Maximum height: Two and one-half stories but not to exceed 35 feet.
(3) Maximum lot coverage:
(a) Single-family detached, single-family semi-detached, two-family: 35%.
(b) Single-family attached and multi-family: 60%.
(4) Maximum density: Eight dwelling units per acre.
(5) Special standards for multiunit buildings:
(a) Single-family attached (townhouse).
1) Minimum lot area per dwelling unit: 2,000 sq. ft.
2) Minimum width per dwelling unit: 20 feet.
3) Maximum length of grouping: Six units with overall length of 120 feet.
4) Setback requirements: No more than two contiguous units may have the same front yard setback. The minimum difference of staggered setbacks shall be two feet.
(b) Multi-family.
1) Maximum length of building: 200 feet.
(c) Separation between buildings. These regulations apply when more than one building occupies a common lot.
1) Front-to-front, rear to-rear parallel buildings shall have 40 feet between-faces of the building for one story in height, plus five feet for each additional story. If the front or rear faces are obliquely aligned, the above distances may be decreased by as much as ten feet at one end if increased by similar or greater distance at the other end.
2) A minimum yard space of 30 feet is required between end walls of buildings. If the buildings are at right angles to each other, the distance between the corners of the end walls of the building may be reduced to a minimum of 20 feet.
3) A minimum yard space of 30 feet is required between end walls and front or rear faces of buildings.
(6) Buffer yards: In accordance with §27-502. A.(6).
B. Nonresidential Uses. The following design standards shall apply to nonresidential uses.
(1) Minimum lot area: two acres.
(2) Minimum lot width: 100 feet.
(3) Minimum lot depth: 100 feet.
(4) Minimum setback:
(a) Front setback: 35 feet.
(b) Side setback: 30 feet.
(c) Rear setback: 30 feet.
(5) Maximum height: 45 feet.
(6) Maximum lot coverage: 35%.
6. Minimum Off-Street Parking. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Part 7.
7. Signs. Signs shall be provided in accordance with Part 8.
8. Supplementary Regulations. Part 5, "Supplementary Regulations," sets forth regulations which shall apply to all districts.
9. Conservation-Based Design. Standards in § 27-622 shall apply.
(Ord. 2024-01, 5/13/2024)
1. Purpose. The purpose of this district is to provide reasonable standards for the development of commercial uses which serve the day-to-day shopping needs of the residents as well as those establishments which cater primarily to the motoring public. The standards of this district are designed to separate access roads from major thoroughfares, to minimize traffic congestion and to provide buffer yards and screen plantings where such adjoin residential areas.
2. Prohibited Uses.
A. Keeping or Raising of Livestock. This provision shall not apply to existing agricultural operations as of the date of the adoption of this chapter.
3. Bulk and Area Regulations.
A. Minimum lot area: As follows unless otherwise stipulated in Part 6, "Specific Standards for Uses."
(1) 10,000 square feet with public water and public sewer.
(2) 43,560 square feet with public water or public sewer.
(3) 65,340 square feet with neither public water nor public sewer.
B. Minimum lot frontage and width:
(1) 75 feet with public water and sewer.
(2) 125 feet with public water or public sewer.
(3) 125 feet with neither public water nor public sewer.
C. Minimum setbacks:
(1) Front setback: 35 feet.
(2) Side setback: ten feet.
(3) Rear setback: 30 feet.
D. Buffer yard: In accordance with § 27-503.2.A.(6).
E. Maximum lot coverage: 75%.
F. Maximum building height: 45 feet.
4. Minimum Off-Street Parking. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Part 7.
5. Signs. Signs shall be provided in accordance with Part 8.
6. Supplementary Regulations. Part 5, "Supplementary Regulations," sets forth regulations which apply to all districts.
7. Conservation-Based Design. Standards in § 27-622 shall apply.
(Ord. 2024-01, 5/13/2024)
1. Purpose.
A. The purpose of this district is to provide flexible regulations to encourage a mix of nonresidential land uses developed in an integrated manner in a campus setting. This district is designed to achieve the following Township goals:
(1) To provide ancillary uses to support corporate office development.
(2) To encourage a mix of land uses that limit off-site traffic generation.
(3) To permit a wide array of office, business and professional commercial uses including business park development consisting of buildings with multiple tenants including professional offices, high-tech light manufacturing and knowledge-based operations in campus style/oriented settings.
2. Prohibited Uses.
A. Keeping or raising of livestock. This provision shall not apply to existing agricultural operations as of the date of the adoption of this chapter.
3. Bulk and Area Requirements.
A. If creating a business park:
(1) Minimum tract area: 30 acres.
(2) Minimum lot size within the tract: five acres.
(3) Minimum lot frontage and width: 200 feet.
(4) Minimum open space: 20% of lot area.
(a) The following areas may not be calculated as part of the open space: streets, parking areas.
(b) Future development or sale or lease of open space shall be prohibited.
(5) Maximum lot coverage by principal and accessory buildings: 30% of lot area.
(6) Maximum impervious surface: 50% of lot area.
(7) Maximum building height. No building shall exceed the height of 50 feet; provided, however, that this height may be increased one foot for each additional three feet that each yard and area separating buildings exceeds the minimum required.
(8) Minimum setback.
(a) Front setback: 50 feet.
(b) Side setback: 25 feet.
(c) Rear setback: 50 feet.
(9) Buffer yards.
(a) When adjacent to a residential district a buffer yard having a depth of not less than 100 feet shall be maintained along the exterior property line separating the nonresidential and residential districts. No development shall be permitted therein other than lawns and plantings, except in the interior 60 feet the area may be used as an off- street parking area for employees and visitors.
(b) When adjacent to a public street on which a residential district abuts on the opposite side, the dimension of the right-of-way of the public street shall not be considered to be a part of the depth of the buffer area. However, if the width of the right-of-way of such public street exceeds 60 feet in width, that portion of the right-of-way in excess of 60 feet shall be deemed to be a part of the required buffer yard.
(c) A screen in accordance with buffer planting strip 3 of the Dover Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinances (22-1103), shall be provided for the length of all buffer yards.
(10) Separation between buildings. These regulations apply when more than one building occupies a common lot.
(a) Front-to-front, rear-to-rear or front-to-rear parallel buildings shall have 40 feet between faces of the building for one story in height. If the front or rear faces are obliquely aligned, the above distances may be decreased by as much as ten feet at one end if increased by similar or greater distance at the other end. A minimum yard space of 30 feet is required between end walls of buildings. If the buildings are at right angles to each other, the distance between the corners of the end of the building may be reduced to a minimum of 20 feet.
(b) A minimum yard space of 30 feet is required between end walls and front or rear faces of buildings.
(11) Street layout. All lots shall front on the interior street.
B. If not creating a business park, as follows unless otherwise stipulated in Part 6, "Specific Standards for Uses."
(1) Minimum lot size:
(a) 20,000 square feet with public water and public sewer.
(b) 43,560 square feet with public water or public sewer.
(c) 65,340 square feet with neither public water nor public sewer.
(2) Minimum lot frontage and width:
(a) 100 feet for lots up to 20,0000 square feet.
(b) 200 feet for lots up to 1 acre.
(c) 200 feet for lots in over one acre up to one and one-half acres.
(3) Minimum open space: 20% of lot area.
(a) The following areas may not be calculated as part of the open space: streets, parking areas.
(b) Future development or sale or lease of open space shall be prohibited.
(4) Maximum lot coverage by principal and accessory buildings: 30% of lot area.
(5) Maximum lot coverage: 75%.
(6) Maximum building height. No building shall exceed the height of 50 feet; provided, however, that this height may be increased one foot for each additional three feet that each yard and area separating buildings exceeds the minimum required.
(7) Minimum setback.
(a) Front setback: 50 feet.
(b) Side setback: 25 feet, except that side yard setbacks may be waived by the Planning Commission under the following circumstances:
1) Neighboring property owners execute and record in the Recorder's Office of York County a shared driveway access and maintenance agreement in a form acceptable to the township and provide copies to the Zoning Officer; or
2) Improved parking area(s) abuts improved parking areas on adjoining lot(s) and the owners of the lot(s) execute and record in the Recorder's Office of York County a shared use and maintenance agreement in a form acceptable to the Township and provide copies to the Zoning Officer.
(c) Rear setback: 50 feet.
(8) Buffer yards - in accordance with §27-503.2.A(6).
4. Minimum Off-Street Parking and Loading. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with Part 7.
5. Signs. Signs shall be provided in accordance with Part 8.
6. Supplementary Regulations. Part 5, "Supplementary Regulations," sets forth regulations which shall apply to all districts.
7. Conservation-Based Design. All residential developments 15 acres or more shall follow Conservation-Based Design requirements set forth in § 27-622. Residential development shall be designed to preserve natural landscapes including wetlands and aquifer recharge zones, woodlands, steep slopes, floodplains, greenways, unique natural, cultural, and or historic areas and similar environmentally sensitive areas consistent with the Dover Borough/Dover Township Joint Comprehensive Plan. Conservation-Based Design shall also follow regulations in Chapter 22 - Dover Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.
(Ord. 2024-01, 5/13/2024)
1. Purpose.
A. The purpose of this district is to permit and encourage industrial development that will be so located and designed as to constitute a harmonious development, contribute to the soundness of the economic base of the Township, and otherwise further the purposes of this Chapter. In promoting these and the general purposes of this Chapter, the specific intent of this district is:
(1) To encourage the development of and continued use of land for industrial purposes.
(2) To prohibit any use which would substantially interfere with the development, continuation or expansion of industrial uses in the district.
(3) To establish reasonable standards for buildings and other structures, the areas and dimensions of yards and other open spaces, and the provision of facilities and operation of industries to minimize air pollution, noise, glare heat, vibration and fire and safety standards.
2. Prohibited Uses.
A. Keeping or Raising of Livestock. This provision shall not apply to existing agricultural operations as of the date of the adoption of this chapter.
3. Bulk and Area Regulations. The following shall be the standards for the Industrial District:
A. Minimum lot area: 20,000 sq. ft.
B. Minimum lot frontage and width 100 feet.
C. Minimum setbacks:
(1) Front setback: 50 feet.
(2) Side setback: 40 feet.
(3) Rear setback: 40 feet.
D. Maximum lot coverage: 75%.
E. Maximum building height: 45 feet, provided, however, that this height may be increased one foot for each additional three feet that setback exceeds the minimum required.
F. Buffer Yard: in accordance with the following chart unless otherwise specified in Part 6:
Classification of Impact | Required Buffer Yard (in feet) |
Light | 20 |
Medium | 30 |
Heavy | 50 |
G. Screening: in accordance with the following chart:
Classification of Impact | Required Planting Strip from Dover Township SALDO § 22-1103 |
Light | 2 |
Medium | 3 |
Heavy | 3 |
H. When adjacent to a public street on which a residential district abuts on the opposite side, the dimension of the right-of-way of the public street shall not be considered to be a part of the depth of the buffer area. However, if the width of the right-of-way of such public street exceeds 60 feet in width, that portion of the right-of-way in excess of 60 feet shall be deemed to be a part of the required buffer yard.
4. Minimum Off-Street Parking and Loading. Off-street parking and loading shall be provided in accordance with Part 7.
5. Signs. Signs shall be provided in accordance with Part 8.
6. Supplementary Regulations. Part 5, "Supplementary Regulations," sets forth regulations which shall apply to all districts.
7. Landscaping Plan. A landscaping plan is required in accordance with the provisions in the Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance § 22-1100. In addition, the Township requires landscaped earthen berms between industrial and residential uses.
(Ord. 2024-01, 5/13/2024)
1. Purpose. The purpose of this overlay is to:
A. Promote the general health, welfare, and safety of the community.
B. Minimize danger to public health by protecting water supply and natural drainage.
C. Reduce financial burdens imposed on the community, its governmental units, and its residents, by preventing excessive development in areas subject to flooding.
D. Comply with Federal and State floodplain management requirements.
E. Encourage the utilization of appropriate construction practices in order to prevent or minimize flood damage in the future.
2. Warning and Disclaimer of Liability.
A. The degree of flood protection sought by the provisions of these regulations are considered reasonable for regulatory purposes and is based on acceptable engineering methods of study. Larger floods may occur. Flood heights may be increased by man-made or natural causes, such as ice jams and bridge openings restricted by debris. This Chapter does not imply that areas outside any identified floodplain areas, or that land uses permitted, within such area will be free from flooding or flood damages.
B. This Chapter shall not create liability on the part of the Township or any officer or employee thereof for any flood damages that results from reliance on this Chapter, or any administrative decision lawfully made thereunder.
3. Identification of Floodplain Areas. The identified floodplain areas shall be those areas of Dover Township, which are subject to the 100-year flood, as identified in the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) dated September 25, 2009, and the accompanying maps prepared for Dover Township by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), or the most recent revision thereof.
4. Description of Floodplain Areas.
A. The identified floodplain area shall consist of the following specific areas:
(1) FW (Floodway Area). The areas identified as "Floodway" in the AE Zone in the Flood Insurance Study prepared by FEMA. The term shall also include floodway areas which have been identified in other available studies or sources of information for those floodplain areas where no floodway has been identified in the Flood Insurance Study.
(2) FF (Flood-Fringe Area). The remaining portions of the 100-year floodplain in those areas identified as an AE Zone where a floodway has been delineated in the Flood Insurance Study. The basis for the outermost boundary of this area shall be the 100-year flood elevations as shown in the flood profiles contained in the Flood Insurance Study.
(3) FA (General Floodplain Area). The areas identified as Zone A in the FIS for which no 100-year flood elevations have been provided. When available, information from other Federal, State, and other acceptable sources shall be used to determine the 100-year elevation, as well as a floodway area. When no other information is available, the 100-year elevation shall be determined by using a point on the boundary of the identified floodplain area which is nearest the construction site in question.
B. The Township shall require the applicant to determine the elevation with hydrologic, and hydraulic engineering techniques. Hydrologic and hydraulic analyses shall be undertaken by professional engineers or others of demonstrated qualification who shall certify that the technical methods used correctly reflect currently accepted technical concepts. Studies, analyses, computations, etc., shall be submitted in sufficient detail to allow a thorough technical review by the Township Engineer.
5. Changes in Identification of Area. The identified floodplain area may be revised or modified by the Board of Supervisors where studies or information provided by a qualified agency or person documents the need for such revision. However, prior to any such change, approval must be obtained from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
6. Boundary Disputes. Should a dispute concerning any identified floodplain boundary arise, an initial determination shall be made by the Township Zoning Officer and any party aggrieved by this decision may appeal to the Zone Hearing Board. The burden of proof shall be on the appellant.
7. Technical Provisions; General.
A. No encroachment, alteration, or improvement of any kind shall be made to any watercourse until all adjacent municipalities which may be affected by such action have been notified by the Applicant, and until all required permits or approvals have been first obtained from the Department of Environmental Protection and the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources or the responsible State agency. In addition, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Pennsylvania Department of Economic and Community Development shall be notified prior to any alteration or relocation of any watercourse. A copy of all such notifications, permit applications, recommendations and approvals shall be submitted to the Township.
B. Any new construction, development, uses or activities allowed within any identified floodplain area, shall be undertaken in strict compliance with the provisions contained in this Chapter and the Floodplain Building Regulations [Chapter 4, Part 1].
8. Existing Structures in Identified Floodplain Areas. The provisions of this chapter do not require any changes or improvements to be made to lawfully existing structures. However, when an improvement is made to any existing structure, the provisions of § 4-161 shall apply.
9. Variance Procedures and Conditions. Requests for variances shall be considered by the Zoning Hearing Board in accordance with the procedures contained in § 27-1003 and the following:
A. No variance shall be granted for any construction, development, use, or activity within any floodway area that would cause any increase in the 100-year flood elevation.
(Ord. 2024-01, 5/13/2024)
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