3516 Big Rd, Zieglerville, PA 19492

Medium Density Residential District

In expansion of the declaration of legislative intent found in Article I, 285-2 of this chapter, and the statement of community development objectives found in Article I, 285-3, of this chapter, it is the intent of this article to: Allow for a transition of residential densities from higher densities within and immediately abutting the Villages of Frederick and Obelisk to rural densities in other areas of the Township; Allow concentration of dwelling units at a density that would permit efficient future provision of community or central water supply and sewage disposal; Permit conventional lotting at reasonable standards where central water supply and sewage disposal are not available; Require the preservation of natural features, farmland or other open space when central water supply and sewage disposal are available or provided to a subdivision; Provide density and dimensional standards that provide for flexibility in site design, preservation of open space, and the appearance of a lower intensity of development than would be expected in more intense districts such as R-40, CB and LI; To provide density incentives for the use of development rights transferred pursuant to Article XXV.