1501 Schoolhouse Rd, Pennsburg, PA 18073

High Density Residential District

It is the intent of this article to provide regulations for high-density residential uses and open space preservation in conformance with the goals of the Comprehensive Plan, Open Space and Environmental Resource Protection Plan, and the following objectives: Meet the Township's obligations to provide for all basic forms of housing, including single-family and two-family dwellings, a reasonable range of multifamily dwellings in various arrangements, and mobile home parks, for a wide range of income levels and age groups; Encourage compact development within the growth areas identified in the Upper Perkiomen Valley Regional Comprehensive Plan, thereby reducing the cost of providing public services; Create visual interest by encouraging a diversity of dwelling types and densities, a variety of building configurations, and innovative site design; Relate development sensitively to natural features, provide sufficient open space and recreational facilities to serve the needs of future residents of high-density developments, and help implement the goals and objectives of the Open Space and Environmental Resource Protection Plan; Provide standards and criteria for high-density development.