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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)
1. Parking requirements shall be in accordance with either the Township's Subdivision and land Development Ordinance or Part 7 of the Zoning Ordinance, as applicable. A minimum of two off-street parking spaces per dwelling unit is required.
2. The required off-street parking spaces for guests shall be situated within 200 feet of the dwelling units to be serviced. The minimum guest parking shall be calculated at one and one-half spaces per dwelling unit.
(Ord. 2024-01, 5/13/2024)
1. A pedestrian system shall be provided interconnecting all residential areas and individual dwelling units with other dwelling units, nonresidential uses and common open spaces, as well as connecting to adjoining developments and public and semipublic uses. Sidewalks shall be of barrier-free design to the greatest extent possible and shall meet the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act. The pedestrian circulation system shall include gathering/sitting areas and provide benches, landscaping and other street furniture where appropriate.
2. Nonmotorized paths shall be provided where possible, linking internal open space areas with perimeter open space areas and open space areas on adjacent tracts. Nonmotorized paths shall be a minimum of ten-feet-wide and may use asphalt paving. Nonmotorized paths shall be designed for shared use by both bicyclists and pedestrians and shall be set back from curbs a minimum of five feet.
3. Streets, driveways, service or access drives, sidewalks and walkways shall be designed and installed in the manner prescribed by the Township's Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance or Zoning Ordinance as applicable.
(Ord. 2024-01, 5/13/2024)
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