4400 Colonial Rd, Dover, PA 17315

Agriculture District

In areas where agricultural activity remains strong, Agricultural Districts are established to protect and stabilize agriculture as an ongoing economic activity by generally permitting only those land uses and activities which are either agricultural in nature or act in direct support of agricultural activity. The purpose of this district shall be consistent with the conservation and agricultural land use classification descriptions associated with the Rural Resource Areas Natural and Rural Landscapes contained in the Future Land Use Plan of the Dover Borough/Dover Township Joint Comprehensive Plan Growth Management Plan, 2007.; The regulations for this district are designed to: Protect and stabilize the essential characteristics of these areas.; Minimize conflicting land uses detrimental to agricultural enterprises.; Limit development which requires highways and other public facilities in excess of those required by agricultural uses.; Maintain agricultural parcels or farms in sizes which will permit efficient agricultural operations.; Maintain the rural and scenic character of the agricultural community.; Meet the objectives of the Dover Township Comprehensive Plan.; Consequently, non-agricultural uses are limited and any future inhabitants in this district must be willing to accept the impact associated with normal agricultural practices.