The purpose of the R-2 District is to preserve
existing single-family densities and to provide the opportunity for
development of two-family dwellings and townhouses which are compatible
with the overall pattern of development in the Borough. In this district,
land may be used and buildings and structures may be erected, altered
or used for the following purposes and no other:
A.
Permitted uses.
(1)
Single-family dwellings.
(2)
Two-family dwellings.
(3)
Essential services.
B.
Conditional uses.
(1)
Townhouses, subject to the requirements of § 374-16 and the following express standards and criteria:
(a)
A minimum site area of two acres shall be required.
(b)
Townhouse buildings shall have a break in continuity
(offset) at intervals of at least every 70 feet. The breaks in continuity
shall not be less than five feet. For townhouse buildings not exceeding
70 feet, there shall be at least one break in continuity.
(c)
Townhouse buildings shall contain no more then
eight dwelling units.
(d)
The maximum length of a townhouse building shall
be 200 feet.
(e)
Streets within the plan shall be designed to
discourage through traffic and ingress/egress to and from the site
shall be designed to minimize congestion, ensure safety and accommodate
peak traffic without hazard or great delay.
(f)
Adequate accessibility for emergency vehicles
shall be provided to all residential buildings.
(g)
Visitor parking areas shall be located within
150 feet of the units they are intended to serve. Pedestrian walkways
shall be provided to link parking areas with dwelling units and common
areas, if any.
(h)
A buffer area, as defined by this chapter, shall
be provided along all property lines which adjoin single-family development
or single-family zoning classification. The buffer area shall be at
least 15 feet in depth as measured from the property line.
(i)
Slopes in excess of 40% shall be considered
unsuitable for construction of residential buildings. Plans for construction
of residential buildings on slopes in excess of 25% shall be accompanied
by a certification by a registered professional engineer regarding
adequacy of foundation design.
(j)
Plans which contain in excess of 50 dwelling
units shall provide active and/or passive recreation appropriate to
the needs of the residents subject to the approval of Borough Council.
Provision of the approved open space and/or recreation shall be a
condition precedent to the issuance of occupancy permits in the plan.
(k)
The method of organization proposed to maintain
and operate the common facilities or common areas within the plan,
if any, shall be specified in the conditional use application.
(l)
Due consideration shall be given in the design
of the plan to the preservation of natural features, including large
trees, groves, waterways, steep slopes, floodplains, historic points
and other community assets.
(m)
Security lighting of parking areas and other
common areas or facilities shall be provided and shall be shielded
from adjacent properties.
In this district, the following area and bulk
regulations shall apply to the uses permitted:
A.
Single-family dwellings.
(1)
Maximum dwelling unit density: 5.6 units per acre.
(2)
Minimum lot area: 7,800 square feet.
(3)
Minimum lot width: 60 feet.
(4)
Maximum lot coverage: 35%.
(5)
Maximum lot coverage, front yard: 50%.
(6)
Minimum front yard: 35 feet from property line, not
less than 65 feet from center line of state or county road and not
less than 60 feet from center line of Borough street.
(8)
Minimum side yards (all principal and accessory structures):
two yards totaling 15 feet, neither less than five feet.
B.
Two-family dwellings.
(1)
Maximum dwelling unit density: 6 units per acre.
(2)
Minimum lot area: 14,500 square feet.
(3)
Minimum lot width: 80 feet.
(4)
Maximum lot coverage: 35%.
(5)
Minimum front yard (all principal and accessory structures):
35 feet from property line, not less than 65 feet from center line
of state or county road and not less than 60 feet from center line
of Borough street.
(7)
Minimum side yard (all principal and accessory structures):
15 feet on each side.
C.
Townhouses.
(3)
Maximum lot coverage: 35%.
(4)
Minimum front yard: 35 feet from property line, not
less than 65 feet from center line of state or county road and not
less than 60 feet from center line of Borough street.
(7)
Minimum distance between buildings. For developments
containing more than one townhouse building on one lot, the following
minimum requirements for distances between buildings shall apply:
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Measurement
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Distance
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|---|---|---|
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Side to side
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20 feet
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Rear to side
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40 feet
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Rear to rear
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60 feet
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Side to front
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35 feet
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Front to front
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50 feet
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Front to rear
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55 feet
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Borough Council shall hear and decide applications for conditional uses in accordance with the procedures specified in § 374-118 of this chapter.
In this district no more than one accessory
building intended to store personal property of the residents of the
dwelling shall be erected on each lot, subject to the following regulations:
A.
The construction and location of such accessory building
shall be approved by the Zoning Officer.
B.
No person shall erect, install or replace such accessory
building without having first obtained a permit.
C.
All such accessory buildings shall be of corrosion-resistant
material, fully enclosed, and shall have a maximum floor area of 100
square feet, and shall be no more than 15 feet in width or length,
provided that the maximum permitted lot coverage for the district
is not exceeded. The maximum height of the structure shall not exceed
9 1/2 feet.
D.
All such accessory buildings shall be located in the
rear yard, except on corner lots which have no rear yard. On corner
lots, the accessory building shall be located in the side yard which
is opposite the street on which the principal structure fronts. On
corner lots, the accessory building shall be located no closer than
10 feet to the side lot line which is opposite the street on which
the principal structure fronts and no closer to the other side lot
line than five feet; on all other lots, the accessory building shall
be located no closer than 10 feet to the rear lot line. On lots other
than corner lots, the accessory building shall be no closer to the
side lot line than five feet.
