PART 6 PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT

§ 27-601. Purposes.

The following are the purposes of the planned residential development:

      A.   To respond to the growing demand for housing of all types and design.

      B.   To encourage innovations in residential and nonresidential development and renewal so that the growing demand for housing and other development may be met by greater variety in type, design and layout of buildings.

      C.   To encourage the conservation of natural features and more efficient use of auxiliary open space.

      D.   To provide greater opportunities for better housing and recreation to all citizens and residents of this Commonwealth.

      E.   To encourage a more efficient use of land and of public services and to reflect changes in the technology of land development so that economies secured may benefit those who need homes.

      F.   To provide a procedure which can relate the type, design and layout of residential and nonresidential development to the particular site and the particular demand for housing existing at the time of development in a manner consistent with the preservation of the property values within existing residential and nonresidential areas.

(Ord. 3/9/1993B, § 600)

§ 27-602. Applicability of Comprehensive Plan and Community Development Objectives.

All provisions and all amendments thereto adopted pursuant to this Part shall be based on and interpreted in relation to the statement of community development objectives of the Township Comprehensive Plan.

(Ord. 3/9/1993B, § 601)

§ 27-603. Performance Zoning Alternative.

The performance zoning standards of Part 8 may be used as an alternative by the Planning Commission in evaluating planned residential developments. The performance zoning standards shall in that case supersede the specific requirements of this Part.

(Ord. 3/9/1993B, § 602)

§ 27-604. Powers of the County.

The power of the County to enact, amend and repeal planned residential development provisions shall not supersede any local planned residential development, zoning or subdivision and land development ordinance which is already in effect or subsequently becomes effective in the Township provided that a certified copy of such provisions is filed with the County Planning Commission. However, all applications for tentative approval of planned residential development of land shall nevertheless be referred to the County Planning Commission for study and recommendation and the County Planning Commission shall be required to report to the Township within 30 days of such referral or forfeit the right to review.

(Ord. 3/9/1993B, § 603)

§ 27-605. Permitted Uses.

   1.   Planned residential development is permitted in the following zoning districts subject to the requirements and procedures of this Part.

      A.   R-1- Residential.

      B.   R-2 - Residential.

      C.   AG - Agricultural.

      D.   VC - Village Center.

   2.   Permitted uses and accessory uses in planned residential development shall consist of the following:

      A.   Single-family dwelling.

      B.   Two-family dwelling.

      C.   Multi-family dwelling.

      D.   Recreation areas to serve residents of the development.

      E.   Customary accessory uses and buildings including: private garages and carports, home gardening, garden houses, tool sheds, private swimming pools and essential services provided by public utilities.

(Ord. 3/9/1993B, § 604)

§ 27-606. Special Exception Uses.

Special exception uses shall consist of the following:

      A.   Model homes.

      B.   Home occupations.

      C.   Temporary structures.

(Ord. 3/9/1993B, § 605)