Planners consider new dimensional rules — 400' lot width, 50' setbacks and debate over lot‑coverage limits
Engineer proposed new dimensional standards (400' lot width; 50' minimum yards; 5% lot coverage; 25% open space; 35' max height) and applying front setbacks to the ultimate right‑of‑way; commissioners debated keeping lot coverage at 10% and adding a non‑conforming clause.
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Township engineer Steve Dellinger presented a list of proposed dimensional standards to accompany other zoning changes: lot width of 400 feet, minimum yard setbacks of 50 feet, lot coverage at 5 percent, a minimum of 25 percent open space and a maximum building height of 35 feet. Zoning officer Duane Dellecker said he agreed with most recommendations but opposed the proposed 5 percent lot coverage level.
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