Township of New Garden

Filter by Category (144)

All (144) Accessory (7) Agriculture (4) Business and Professional (14) Commercial (40) Conservation (1) Industrial and Manufacturing (13) Institutional (16) Mixed-Use (3) Public and Semi-Public (20) Residential (15) Telecommunications and Utilities (8) Transportation (3)

Accessory apartments

One additional dwelling unit, physically subordinate to the primary unit.

Vehicle Parking:
There shall be sufficient spaces provided for each use so that there is a minimum of one space per employee, plus additional parking to be provided.
Design:
(1) All residential units shall be provided with a minimum of two off-street parking spaces having proper and safe access to a public street.
(2) Each parking space shall be at least nine feet by 18 feet in size.
(3) All parking spaces shall have an improved, all-weather surface, providing safe and convenient access in all seasons.
Substitution: Single-family dwellings can substitute driveways and garages in the calculation for parking spaces.
See § 200-108: Residential off-street parking requirements and § 200-109: Off-street parking regulations for more detailed information on parking.

Development Requirements:

A. Intent.
It is the specific intent of this section to:

(1) Provide the opportunity for extended family living arrangements;
(2) Recognize the needs of small households; and
(3) Provide an opportunity to maintain the economic viability of older, large homes in the Township.

B. Standards for accessory apartments.
Where authorized under the terms of this chapter, accessory apartments may be created in accordance with the following standards:

(1) There shall not be more than one accessory apartment created within any one single-family residential dwelling.
(2) The owner of the lot on which both units are located shall occupy either the primary residence or the accessory apartment.
(3) The existing dwelling shall have a minimum floor area of 1,250 square feet.
(4) The minimum size of an accessory apartment shall be 300 square feet of gross habitable area.
(5) The accessory apartment shall not comprise more than 25% of the gross habitable area of the existing dwelling prior to creation of the accessory apartment.
(6) The existing building shall conform to the area and bulk requirements of the underlying district.
(7) Exterior changes shall be limited to those customarily associated with residential use conforming to the existing single-family character of the neighborhood.
(8) For properties utilizing an on-lot sewage treatment system, the applicant shall demonstrate that the system is properly sized to support sewage flows from the resulting dwelling unit.
(9) Parking shall be provided in accordance with § 200-108: Residential off-street parking requirements of this chapter.
(10) An architectural plan, in accordance with Article V: Plan Requirements of the New Garden Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, shall be submitted as part of the application, accurately drawn to scale, indicating the location and size of the existing and proposed dwelling units and parking areas, and any proposed exterior alterations.

Accessory buildings and structures, residential

A building or structure subordinate to the principal residential building located on the same lot and used for purposes customarily incidental to those of the principal building, including but not limited to decks, porches, sheds, gazebos, swimming pools, patios, detached garages, retaining walls, landscaping walls, ornamental walls and similar buildings and structures. Residential accessory buildings and structures are not to be used as a residence or for human occupancy.

Accessory commercial uses

Vehicle Parking:
See § 200-108: Residential off-street parking requirements and § 200-109: Off-street parking regulations for detailed information on parking.

Development Requirements:

In accordance with the following:

(a) Only customary activities accessory to the principal use are permitted.
(b) A single residential unit may be permitted, either as a conversion or new unit, provided the unit is accessory to the principal commercial use, and is occupied by the owner-operator of the principal use.
(c) Any storage structure, or shed, shall require a permit and shall comply with the regulations of § 200-104: Loading and storage areas.
(d) Use of truck trailer bo

MapLink™ | Land Uses