187 Green Springs Rd, Hanover, PA 17331

Rural Residential District

The intent of the Rural Residential District RR is to: Conserve, enhance, and extend, where appropriate in accordance with Berwick Township Comprehensive Plan, the existing rural residential area of the Township, comprised primarily of large lot residential subdivisions.; Limit the use of the land to primarily residential uses.; Limit growth where the natural environment continues to dominate the landscape.; Conserve natural features such as woodlands and scenic views and vistas.; Preserve sensitive natural features such as steep slopes less than 20 percent; Continue the use of on-lot wastewater and water systems or community wetlands and floodplains. systems for residential clusters in appropriate areas outside the immediate sewer service area as defined by the Berwick Township Act 537 Plan.; Place development on the most suitable areas for integration with the natural setting. between driveways and between buildings and roadways to maintain the rural character and the safety, capacity and condition of rural roadways.; Implement the Land Use Plan of the Berwick Township Comprehensive Plan.