1. Purpose. A community consisting of land for cultivation and pasturage with a small group of dwellings in a rural area. The center of these villages is typically located at a crossroads outside the Growth Boundary Area depicted in the Dover Borough/Dover Township Comprehensive Plan and is not intended to be served by public water and public sewer unless necessary to address a health and safety issue.
2. Bulk and Area Regulations.
A. Residential Uses.
(1) The following lot area and width standards shall apply to residential uses based on the type of dwelling unit and presence of public water and sewer.
Unit Type | With Public Water and Sewer | With Public Water or Sewer | Without Public Water and Sewer |
Minimum lot area (sq. ft.) | |||
Single-family detached dwelling | 9,000 | 43,560 | 65,340 |
Single-family semi-detached dwelling | 4,500 | 43,560 | 65,340 |
Minimum lot frontage and width (feet) | |||
Single-family detached dwelling | 80 | 100 | 125 |
Single-family semi-detached dwelling | 40 | 100 | 125 |
(2) Minimum lot depth: 100 feet.
(3) Minimum setback:
(a) Front setback: 35 feet.
(b) Side setback: ten feet.
(c) Rear setback: 30 feet.
(4) Maximum height: two and one-half stories but not to exceed 35 feet.
(5) Maximum lot coverage: 35%.
B. Nonresidential Uses.
(1) The following lot area and width standards shall apply to nonresidential uses:
With public water and sewer | With public water or sewer | Without public water and sewer | |
Minimum lot area (sq. ft.) | 32,670 | 43,560 | 65,340 |
Minimum lot width (ft.) | 100 | 100 | 125 |
(a) Minimum lot depth: 100 feet.
(b) Minimum setback:
1) Front setback: 35 feet.
2) Side setback: ten feet.
3) Rear setback: 30 feet.
(c) Maximum height: two and one-half stories but not to exceed 45 feet
(d) Maximum lot coverage: 60%.
6. Access. All uses shall have primary access from an arterial and/or collector roadway.
7. Minimum Off-Street Parking. Off street parking shall be provided in accordance with Part 7.
8. Signs. Signs shall be provided in accordance with Part 8.
9. All uses permitted in the underlying zoning district shall be permitted by right or by special exception, in accordance with how they are permitted in the underlying zoning district.
10. Supplementary Regulations. Part 5, "Supplementary Regulations," sets forth regulations which shall apply to all districts.
(Ord. 2024-01, 5/13/2024)