901 Messner Rd, Chester Springs, PA 19425

Residential Development District

In addition to the general goals listed in the statements of Purpose, Section 102, and Community Development Objectives, Section 103, the purpose of the RC-Residential & Conservation District is to: Provide for new residential development in attractive subdivisions designed to conserve land and respect the natural, historic, and scenic qualities of the parcel.; Discourage conventional, sprawling subdivisions that consume land, create artificial views, and require high amounts of impervious surface.; Serve as the Township’s primary growth area and accommodate the projected population in a location that facilitates access by public/community water and sewer, is adjacent to major roadways leading to outlying commercial and employment centers, and is in proximity to other residential areas.; Allow for new residential development that is designed to blend with the environment and units clustered within the development to preserve open space, protect fragile lands, reduce impervious surfaces, and minimize impact on scenic vistas.; Allow for flexibility in unit design to accommodate a range of housing types, from larger detached homes with yards to well designed townhomes with lower maintenance requirements.