(A) The intent of the One Family Residential District is to provide areas of the township for the construction and continued use of single-family detached dwellings within safe, stable neighborhoods. It is intended that R-1-zoned development occur within approved platted subdivisions or similar developments located adjacent to collector or arterial roads in locations that are served by adequate public services, particularly a municipal sanitary sewer and waste water treatment system. Where sanitary sewer service is not available, it is the intent of this district to allow development within the R-1 District, but at a lower density and in accordance with regulations considered appropriate in areas that lack the services.
(B) It is further the intent of this district to permit a limited range of residentially-related uses, and to prohibit multiple-family, office, business, commercial, industrial and other uses that would interfere with the quality of residential life in this district.
(C) It is intended that developments in this district be designed to preserve significant natural features and promote public health, safety and welfare. Preservation of open space, protection of flood prone areas, protection of wetlands, woodlands and groundwater recharge areas, and preservation of other natural features is encouraged, consistent with state law.
