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A-O Apartment-Office image/svg+xml

The purpose of the A-O Apartment-Office District is to provide standards for the development of any combination of uses such as apartment, professional offices, convenience goods and personal service shops, and facilities deemed compatible with high-density housing, and designed to minimize traffic problems and congestion on the streets, provide for the public convenience and to harmonize with adjoining residential uses.

C Commercial image/svg+xml

The purpose of the C Commercial District is to provide reasonable standards for the development of commercial uses in areas where such uses already exist and where, due to the character of undeveloped land, the development of commercial uses is feasible. The zone primarily allows development of neighborhood shopping areas that serve the day-to-day shopping needs of local residents. If a need is apparent, community or regional shopping centers can be developed on appropriate sites.

IP Industrial Park image/svg+xml

The purpose of the IP Industrial Park District is to encourage the development of and continued use of land that is suitable for industries and to prohibit any use that would substantially interfere with the establishment or continuation of industrial firms that contribute to the soundness of the economic base of the Township. Furthermore, the intent is to provide suitable land for light industry and industrial parks in which a number of firms may locate on a landscaped tract. Because of the possible proximity of such uses to residential and commercial areas, restrictions are imposed to assure both attractive and useful surroundings.

OS Open Space — Conservation image/svg+xml

The purpose of the OS Open Space - Conservation District is to designate those areas where, because of natural geographic factors and existing land uses, it is considered feasible and desirable to conserve open spaces, water supply sources, woodland areas, wildlife and other natural resources. This zone may include extensive steeply sloped areas, stream valleys, floodplains, water supply sources and wooded areas adjacent thereto.

R-1 Residential Suburban image/svg+xml

The purpose of the R-1 Residential-Suburban District is to provide for the orderly expansion of low to medium density suburban-type development; to provide for the public health and to prevent the overcrowding of the land through the application of maximum housing densities; to provide standards which will encourage installation of public facilities and the reservation of public open space; to exclude activities of a commercial or industrial nature and any activities not compatible with residential development.

 

R-2 Residential Urban image/svg+xml

The purpose of the R-2 Residential Urban District is to encourage orderly development and preservation of a variety of housing compatible with existing dwellings in established, medium-density residential sections in the community by providing public facilities necessary for the health, welfare and general convenience of the population; to prevent overcrowding of the land through application of maximum housing densities; to preserve public open space; to exclude activities of a commercial or industrial nature and any activities not compatible with the residential environment.