4173 Old Harrisburg Rd, Gettysburg, PA 17325

Land Conservation District

It is hereby declared to be the intent of the LC District to: Retain the Rural character and scenic qualities in areas of Butler Township that have already experienced low Density, large Lot residential development.; Allow for additional low Density residential development in Rural areas of Butler Township where extensive active agricultural Uses have either not developed or transitioning away from agricultural Use to some other form of Rural Use.; Limit permitted residential development Density to limit the possibility of the Township having to provide Public or community sewer and/or water systems to address failing on-lot septic systems.; Conserve existing natural and environmental features, including but not limited to woodlands, Steep Slopes, streams, Floodplains, and Wetlands by limiting the extent to which development may occur within or near such features.; Protect surface and groundwater quality, and minimize Erosion and stream Sedimentation, by minimize the extent of conversion of existing natural and environmental features through site grading or development of extensive manicured Yard areas.