1400 Sell Rd, Pottstown, PA 19464

Low-Density Residential District

In expansion of the Declaration of Legislative Intent found in Article I, of this Ordinance, and the Statement of Community Development Objectives found in Article I, of this Ordinance, it is the intent of this Article to: Establish reasonable standards of performance and promote the desirable benefits which single-family detached residential uses have throughout the community.; Create a Rural Resource Conservation Area as described in the Pottstown Metropolitan Area Regional Comprehensive Plan.; Provide for lower density residential development in those areas of the township that are rural in character, and are not generally intended to be served by public sewer and water.; Provide standards for new development that will guide growth as recommended in the Regional Plan that: Allow for future residential development that is designed in a manner that protects the existing agricultural lands, woodlands, and open space, historic features, as well as other important rural environmental resources.; Encourage retention of woodlands, hedgerows, and other vegetation to moderate the effects of storms, absorb pollutants and noise, shelter wildlife, and provide a diverse natural environment.; Minimize the impact of development on groundwater and surface water resources to ensure the continued availability of a reliable, safe, and adequate water supply.; Recognize existing development patterns within the R-1 District by: Allowing for residential development on pre-existing lots less than two acres to maintain conforming status and therefore not diminish the present ability to utilize the lot.; Allowing for reasonable new development and expansion of existing structures on pre-existing lots less than two acres.