A.         Use

1.   Land designated for single family USE shall contain BUILDINGS for residential uses,

2.   An accessory BUILDING is permitted on each LOT.

B.         Lots and Buildings

1.   BUILDINGS on single family LOTS shall be setback between 0 and 20 feet from the RIGHT-OF-WAY line.

2.   BUILDINGS on CORNER LOTS shall be setback between 10 and 20 feet from the RIGHT-OF-WAY LINE from each STREET.

3.   BUILDINGS on single family LOTS shall be setback from the side LOT LINES  equivalent to no less than 20% of the width of the LOT. The entire setback may be allocated to one side.

4.   BUILDINGS on single family LOTS shall be setback no less than 10 feet from the rear lot line.

5.   BUILDINGS on single family LOTS shall cover no more than 40% of the lot area.

6.   BUILDING HEIGHT shall be between 20 and 40 feet.

C.         STREETS and ALLEYS

1.   The following public improvements shall be required for all streets: Two nine (9’) foot wide travel lanes, two five (5’) foot wide planting strips for street trees, and two five (5’) wide concrete sidewalks.

2.   Alleys:  Twenty (20’) RIGHT-OF-WAY with twelve (12’) cartway. (if provided)

 

Last Updated on September 29, 2008
This Visual Interactive Code is intended to assist property owners, developers and residents in understanding and applying the Township's land development ordinances; However, the VIC; does not contain the Township's official land use ordinances in the exact form in which they were adopted, and may not contain the most recent versions of these ordinances. Official copies of the Township's land use ordinances may be obtained by visiting Township offices during regular business hours, 8 am to 4 pm, Mondays through Fridays, or by contacting Township staff at 724-935-3090, extension no. 109.