Unknown Address, PA 19342

Residence-Garden Apartment District

The purpose of the R-A Residence-Garden Apartment District shall be to encourage attractive, large-site, low-lot-coverage apartment uses in accordance with the objectives, policies and proposals of the Comprehensive Plan; to provide for higher densities in selected areas capable of accepting the increased density without overburdening services; to provide for market demand, recognizing the economics of garden-type apartment development; to accommodate increased population on smaller tracts of land while preserving open space; to provide a choice in residential structure types; and to provide for adequate traffic, fire, landscaping and screening controls so as to present an attractive and safe addition to residential development patterns in the Township. This effort is intended to be consistent with regulating density, congestion, adequate light and air as purposes of zoning.; The protective standards contained in this article are intended to minimize any adverse effect of garden apartments on nearby property values.; The purpose of the R-A Residence - Garden Apartment District is also to provide an opportunity for residential retirement communities.