1607 Hanover Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325

Residential High Density District

The intent of the Residential High Density District R-2 is to: Recognize the Gettysburg area as a potentially high growth area, and provide land area for higher density residential development in the areas east of the Borough of Gettysburg and south of S.R. 116. Residential High Density District land area also encompasses the Lake Heritage and Hazelbrook Hills residential area abutting Mount Joy and Cumberland Townships.; Allow for densely planned residential growth occurring adjacent to the economic development districts.; Provide recreational spaces or linkages to other planned recreational areas.; Encourage residential development where public sewer and water service exists.; Encourage the development of attractive neighborhoods by incorporating pedestrian-scale streetlighting, sidewalks and pathways, development interconnectivity, landscaped entry/gateways, best management practices for stormwater filtration, minimal front yard setbacks and planned overflow parking lots.; Conserve natural features such as woodlands and scenic views and vistas and steep slopes of greater than 20 Percent within designated common open space areas.; Place development on the most suitable areas for integration with the natural setting.; Implement the Land Use Plan of the Straban Township Comprehensive Plan.