581 Birdell Rd, Honey Brook, PA 19344

Mixed Use Residential District

In accordance with the planning goals of the Honey Brook Township and Borough Multi-Municipal Comprehensive Plan, and the purpose statements and community development objectives set forth in Article I of this Chapter, the MUR—Mixed Use Residential District is established to provide for a broad mix of residential, community institutional, and life plan community uses. The MUR District has been established in the Township and Honey Brook Borough where convenient access and public water and sewer are available. The MUR District is intended to provide for a mix of dwelling unit types serving all ages, physical abilities, and incomes, located within walkable distances to commercial and institutional services. A mixed-use residential development can have a portion devoted to commercial or other nonresidential uses, and existing lots may be eligible for a commercial establishment. The regulations set forth herein are intended to achieve the following specific purposes: To provide for diverse residential living opportunities for all ages, physical abilities, and incomes, including the provision of housing for those interested in aging in place; To accommodate planned residential communities in locations which can feasibly be served by public water and sewer systems, and with convenient access to public roads and community services; To allow for small existing lots of record to continue to be used for residential and/or limited commercial purposes; To guide development in a manner that preserves the character of the existing residential neighborhoods; and To provide opportunity and incentives for the receipt of transferable development rights TDR in the Township and Borough, both to enhance mixed-use development opportunities and to support conservation of lands in designated TDR sending areas within the Township.