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1. Submission of application. The application for final approval of a planned residential development shall be submitted within 12 months after tentative approval unless the Board of Supervisors grants an extension upon written request of the applicant to a date not to exceed 24 months from the date of tentative approval. Phased planned residential developments, however, shall have applications for final approval made pursuant to the phase schedule set forth in the official written communication of the findings of the Board of Supervisors with respect to tentative approval.
2. Application content. An application for final approval of a planned residential development shall include the following:
A. Nine sets of the application and supporting documentation.
B. Application fee and review fees for final approval of a planned residential development.
C. Plans and documentation as required by the Dover Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance §601 and §602.
D. Typical drawings, including floor plans and elevations (but not including working drawings for buildings), for all structures and buildings, other than a single-family detached dwelling.
E. The final plan for the planned residential development shall contain those items approved in the application for tentative approval.
F. A development schedule showing:
(1) The proposed dates for the beginning of construction on said sections.
(2) The proposed dates for the completion of construction on said sections.
(3) The proposed schedule for the construction and improvement of the common areas.
(4) Deed restrictions or declarations or other proposals to preserve the character of the common areas.
G. If the applicant elects the association or nonprofit corporation method of administering common areas, the proposed bylaws of the association or the certificate of incorporation and the incorporated bylaws of the nonprofit corporation.
H. If the developer elects the condominium or Planned Community method of ownership of common areas, the proposed declaration of condominium bylaws and related documents.
I. Instruments dedicating all public and private rights-of-way, easements and other public lots shown on the final development plan from all persons having any interest in said lots.
3. Action on application for final approval. Action on the application for final approval shall be in accordance with §711 of the MPC.
4. Recording of final development plan. Recording of the final development plan shall be in accordance with §711(d) of the MPC.
5. No development shall take place until the final development plan has been approved and recorded.
6. Approval period.
A. In the event the application for final approval has been filed, together with all drawings, specifications and other documents in support thereof, and as required by this Part and the official written communication of tentative approval, the municipality shall, within 45 days from the date of the regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors next following the date the application is filed, grant such development plan final approval, provided, however, that should the next regular meeting occur more than 30 days following the filing of the application, the 45-day period shall be measured from the thirtieth day following the day the application has been filed.
B. In the event the development plan as submitted contains variations from the development plan given tentative approval, the Board of Supervisors may refuse to grant final approval and shall, within 45 days from the date of the regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors next following the date the application is filed, so advise the landowner in writing of said refusal, setting forth in said notice the reasons why one or more of said variations are not in the public interest, provided, however, that should the next regular meeting occur more than 30 days following the filing of the application, the 45-day period shall be measured from the thirtieth day following the day the application has been filed. In the event of such refusal, the landowner may either:
(1) Refile his application for final approval without the variances objected; or
(2) File a written request with the approving body that it hold a public hearing on his application for final approval.
(Ord. 2024-01, 5/13/2024)
1. The completion of the required improvements or the posting of financial security to guarantee completion of the required improvements shall be in accordance with the Dover Township Subdivision and Land development Ordinance and §509 of the MPC.
2. The release from any financial security shall be in accordance with the Dover Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance and §510 of the MPC.
(Ord. 2024-01, 5/13/2024)
The provisions of this Part are intended to make uniform the requirements of this Part and the Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance. Whenever this Part does not address a specific requirement, then the Township's Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance shall control, including but not limited to, the payment of recreation fees. Whenever a provision of the Township's Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance is amended, any provision referenced in this Part shall be incorporated into this article as of the effective date of the amendment.
(Ord. 2024-01, 5/13/2024)
1. Residential Uses permitted. Residential uses permitted in planned residential developments are the following as defined in the Township's Zoning Ordinance:
A. Single-family detached dwellings.
B. Single-family semidetached dwellings.
C. Two-family detached dwellings.
D. Single-family attached dwellings (townhouses).
E. Multiple-family dwellings.
F. Zero lot line single-family detached dwellings.
G. Zero lot line single-family semidetached dwellings.
2. Commercial Uses. The following commercial uses are permitted in a planned residential development and shall be reviewed in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 27, Part 6 for each use:
A. Banks.
B. Brew pub/wine tasting.
C. Business and professional offices.
D. Care facilities.
E. Commercial recreational facility.
F. Commercial school.
G. Conference center.
H. Drive-thru, fast food restaurant (abutting arterial road).
I. Farmer's market.
J. Garden center.
K. Hotel/motel.
L. House of worship.
M. Laundry.
N. Medical facilities.
O. Personal services.
P. Pet grooming/animal day care.
Q. Retail sales & services.
R. Service station (abutting arterial road) or convenience store.
S. Sit-down restaurants that permit outside cafes on sidewalks.
T. Tavern.
3. Commercial use regulations.
A. To the extent feasible, commercial uses shall be grouped together adjacent to an arterial or collector street located within the planned residential development and be provided with shared off-street parking, signage and landscaping.
B. The minimum portion of the planned residential development for commercial uses shall be 25% of the lot area.
C. Maximum impervious surface. On any portion of the planned residential development dedicated to commercial uses, no combination of structures and impervious surfaces, including asphalt or concrete paved areas for parking, access, driveways, pedestrian access walkways and rock-lined stormwater detention facilities, shall exceed 60% of the lot area dedicated to commercial uses.
(Ord. 2024-01, 5/13/2024)
The maximum number of dwelling units permitted in a planned residential development shall be calculated as follows:
A. Residential Districts. The maximum number of dwelling units shall be five units per acre based on total lot area.
B. BP and Commercial Districts. The maximum number of dwelling units shall be five units per acre based on total lot area.
(Ord. 2024-01, 5/13/2024)
1. A planned residential development shall have a mix of housing types, consisting of the following types, within the following proportions:
A. Single-family detached dwellings: a maximum of 50% of all proposed dwelling units.
B. Single-family semidetached dwellings: a maximum of 35% of all proposed dwelling units.
C. Two-family detached dwellings: a maximum of 35% of all proposed dwelling units.
D. Single-family attached dwellings (townhouses): a maximum of 35% of all proposed dwelling units.
E. Multiple-family dwellings: a maximum of 60% of all proposed dwelling units.
2. The remainder of the housing types shall be left to the discretion of the applicant. The requirements of this section may be waived by the Board of Supervisors upon the applicant successfully demonstrating that the required housing type(s) are not then presently marketable. Upon granting a waiver, the required percentage of the remaining housing types shall be increased proportionately.
3. Buildings containing dwelling units shall be designed to vary in appearance. Building designs shall vary in terms of footprint, architectural elevations, fenestration, type of roof, height, front entrance and porch locations. Colors, materials and architectural details should be limited in number, compatible, and used through the neighborhood; however, a monotonous pattern should be avoided.
4. The PRD shall have a minimum of three housing types.
(Ord. 2024-01, 5/13/2024)
1. Housing and other facilities near the periphery of the planned residential development shall be designed so as to be harmonious with neighboring residential uses and zoning districts.
2. No structures or building shall be within 20 feet of the right-of-way or access roads.
3. No structures or building shall be less than 50 feet from the property lines of the development.
4. A planting strip of at least 20 feet shall be provided along all property lines at the periphery of the development.
5. To the extent feasible, the minimum yard setbacks shall apply for the underlying zoning district. Minimum yard setbacks for the BP and C districts shall follow the minimum yard setbacks for the R-4 district. The Board of Supervisors may modify the minimum yard setbacks if the applicant can demonstrate to the Board of Supervisors that a modification of the minimum yard setbacks is necessary to accommodate the mix of housing types and that the modification requested will not adversely impact the overall design and layout of the planned residential development.
6. Building height. The maximum shall be in accordance with the regulations specified in the underlying zoning district.
7. Buffers and screening. Buffers and screening shall be provided in accordance with the requirements contained in the Township's Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance or Zoning Ordinance, as applicable.
8. Outdoor lighting. Outdoor lighting shall meet the requirements contained in the Township's Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance or Zoning Ordinance, as applicable.
9. Minimum lot size. The minimum lot size for residential uses shall meet the minimum lot requirements for the R-3 District, and commercial uses shall meet the minimum lot size requirements for the Commercial District.
10. In order to ensure that a PRD with a mixture of residential and commercial uses is built out with a balance between residential and commercial uses, the applicant shall be required to construct at least 25% of commercial uses after 50% of residential dwelling units are constructed.
(Ord. 2024-01, 5/13/2024)
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