A.
The purpose of the R-3 District is to reserve areas
within the Borough which are appropriate for low-rise, medium density
multifamily development consistent with the overall pattern of development
in the Borough.
B.
In this district, the land may be used and buildings
and structures may be erected, altered or used for the following purposes
and no other:
(2)
Conditional uses:
(a)
Multifamily dwellings, subject to the requirements of § 374-19 and the following express standards and criteria:
[1]
A minimum site area of two acres shall be required.
[2]
The site shall have direct access to an arterial
or collector road as defined in this chapter.
[3]
Multifamily buildings shall contain no more
than 24 dwelling units.
[4]
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.
[5]
Adequate accessibility for emergency vehicles
shall be provided to all residential buildings.
[6]
Visitor parking areas shall be located within
150 feet of the units that they are intended to serve. Pedestrian
walkways shall be provided to link parking areas with dwelling units
and common areas, if any.
[7]
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.
[8]
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.
[9]
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.
[10]
The method of organization proposed
to operate and maintain the common facilities or common areas in the
plan, if any, shall be specified in the conditional use application.
[11]
Due consideration shall be given
in the design of the plan to the preservation of natural features,
including large trees, groves, waterways, floodplains, steep slopes,
historic points and other community assets.
[12]
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.
Multifamily dwellings.
(1)
Maximum dwelling unit density: 13 units per acre.
(2)
Minimum lot area per dwelling unit: 3,350 square feet.
(3)
Maximum lot coverage: 35%.
(4)
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 distance between buildings. For developments
containing more than one multifamily building on one lot, the following
minimum requirements for distance between buildings shall apply:
|
Measurement
|
Distance
| |
|---|---|---|
|
Side to side
|
20 feet
| |
|
Rear to side
|
140 feet
| |
|
Rear to rear
|
60 feet
| |
|
Side to front
|
35 feet
| |
|
Front to front
|
50 feet
| |
|
Front to rear
|
55 feet
|
Borough Council shall hear and decide applications for conditional uses in accordance with the procedures specified in § 374-118 of this chapter.
