[Added 7-16-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-27]
The adoption of a new Article XIIA creating provisions for the Wayne Business Overlay District within Chapter 280, Zoning, of the Township Code is enabled through provisions of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Code, PL 805, No. 247, as reenacted and amended.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. 10101 et seq.,
the Municipalities Planning Code.
Article XIIA of the Zoning Code is hereby enacted to provide and promote opportunities for development and redevelopment within the Wayne Business Overlay District (hereinafter WBOD) as set forth in the Wayne Master Plan adopted by the Board of Commissioners on September 11, 2006, as set forth in Exhibit A.[1] These regulations are intended to provide opportunities,
with the goal of maintaining and/or improving the character of Wayne,
for an appropriate mix of residential and nonresidential uses within
the WBOD, establish regulations for special use areas within the boundaries
of the WBOD, promote the use of mass transportation, and provide for
enhanced vibrancy through building, site, and streetscape design.
[1]
Editor's Note: Said Plan is on file in the
Township's offices.
The WBOD shall be all properties within the
boundaries designated in the Master Plan.
The definitions and regulations set forth in
this article shall apply to the WBOD. Wherever there is a conflict
or inconsistency between the WBOD regulations and other definitions
and regulations of the Zoning Code, those regulations set forth in
this article shall govern development and redevelopment within the
WBOD.
As used in this article the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
A use of a building, structure or land that is not a principal
permitted use but which is entirely incidental and subordinate to
the principal permitted use on the same lot.
Portions of a building wall along a street wall which are
offset so as to create articulation of the building wall. These offsets
shall be 90° perpendicular to the building and shall be a minimum
of 12 inches in depth. Any variation shall be subject to approval
by the Design Review Board.
Aesthetic or other characteristics of a development that
increase its desirability to a community. Amenities include, but are
not limited to, landscape materials, sidewalks, benches, and light
fixtures.
The Board of Commissioners of the Township of Radnor, Delaware
County, Pennsylvania.
The line at which the front wall of a building shall be located
and is parallel to the street right-of-way (see Figure 1 and Table
1[1]). Alleys shall be excluded from this definition.
Any structure permanently located on land having enclosing
walls and a roof. This shall include a parking structure.
The vertical distance between the mean level at existing
grade in front of a building or structure along a street right-of-way
measured to the top edge of a flat roof, the top of a roof parapet,
or to the mean level of a sloped roof. Chimneys and uninhabited spires
shall not be included when measuring height; however, elevator penthouses
and stair towers are included. Roof-mounted HVAC equipment shall be
placed in the center interior area of the roof, and shall be screened
from visibility from the public cartway (see Figures 2 and 3[2]).
The linear distance in feet between the outside exterior
walls of a building measured from side-to-side (see Figure 4[3]).
The tearing down or razing of 100% of a structure's external
walls down to the foundation. This shall not include structurally
integral party walls, in which case a structure adjoining another
structure shall constitute a demolition when the front and rear walls
are removed down to the foundation.
The Community Development Department of Radnor Township.
The Design Review Board of Radnor Township.
An establishment whose business includes serving food to
the public for consumption on the premises by order from and service
to vehicular passengers outside the structure.
An establishment that dispenses products or services to patrons
who remain in vehicles.
The outline of the total area of a building perimeter at
ground level.
The Health Officer of Radnor Township.
A line dividing one lot from another.
The Wayne Business District Master Plan as adopted by the
Board of Commissioners on September 11, 2006.
A building that permits residential and nonresidential uses.
A room or group of rooms used for conducting affairs of a
business, profession, or service industry.
The space for the parking of an automobile located on the
street in front of a building.[4]
A low wall on the edge of a roof. Parapets shall be no higher
than 48 inches.
The exterior surface on the top of a building.
The use of a rooftop area by a licensed food establishment
(restaurant) for the consumption of food or beverages.
[Added 10-21-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-11]
The minimum distance measured from the street center line
to the build-to line or from any other property line.
A public or private parking area used jointly by two or more
owners or uses regardless of whether they are on separate properties
(see Figure 5[5]).
Any sign which is attached to a building or other structure
and extends beyond the line of said building or structure and is perpendicular
to the face of the building.
Those areas identified in the Master Plan that are intended
to be redeveloped primarily through private sector action and public
sector collaboration, providing a mix of land uses facilitated through
carefully considered development incentives.
That portion of a building included between the upper surface
of a floor and upper surface of the floor or roof next above. It is
measured as the vertical distance from top to top of two successive
tiers of beams or finished floor surfaces and, for the topmost story,
from the top of the floor finish to the top of the ceiling joists
or, where there is not a ceiling, to the top of the roof rafters.
A basement shall be considered as a story above grade plane where
the exterior wall surface of the basement is more than six feet above
grade plane.
The center line of a street cartway that has been fully dedicated
to the required width for the passage of motorized vehicles. Alleys
not officially named by the Township shall be excluded from this definition.
That which is built or constructed.
The Township of Radnor, Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
The Code of the Township of Radnor, Delaware County, Pennsylvania.
The area defined as such in the Master Plan.
[1]
Editor's Note: Both Figure 1 and Table 1 are included at the end of this chapter.
[2]
Editor's Note: Figures 2 and 3 are included at the end of this chapter.
[3]
Editor's Note: Figure 4 is included at the end of this chapter.
[4]
Editor’s Note: The former definition of "outdoor dining,"
which immediately followed this definition, was repealed 4-8-2013
by Ord. No. 2012-09.
[5]
Editor's Note: Figure 5 is included at the
and of this chapter.
The following regulations shall govern the use
of property within the boundaries of the WBOD, not including special
use areas, and shall permit a building or unified group of buildings
to be erected or used, and a lot to be occupied, for any of the following
purposes:
A.
Retail uses shall be limited to the following:
(1)
Department store, variety store, clothing shop,
bakery, ice cream shop, specialty shop, or similar use providing sales
and services to customers.
(2)
Personal service shop, including a barbershop,
beautician, shoe or watch repair, clothes cleaning and pressing pickup
agency, pickup and dropoff dry-cleaning, but not including a laundry
establishment.
(3)
Restaurant or catering establishment, including
outdoor dining.
(4)
Bank or similar financial institution.
(5)
Indoor amusement arcade when accessory to a
permitted retail use.
B.
Dwelling units, office or studio when located above a first floor retail use and in compliance with § 280-53.10, Building use, of this article.
C.
Church or similar place of worship, including not
more than one dwelling unit.
D.
Public school or municipal facility.
E.
Motor vehicle parking lot or structure.
A.
Front yard setback. Buildings and structures shall
be located at the build-to line, as set forth in Table 1[1] of this article. When the principal building on the property
is demolished, and it is not currently located on the build-to line
indicated in Table 1, it shall either be relocated or rebuilt to the
build-to-line. All new or relocated buildings shall have at least
75% of their front building length meeting the build-to line.
[1]
Editor's Note: Table 1 is included at the end of this chapter.
B.
Side yard. No side yard setback shall be required except where a lot abuts any residentially zoned district, in which case a buffer planting strip of at least 10 feet shall be provided and maintained as defined in § 280-4.
C.
Rear yard. No rear yard setback shall be required except where a lot abuts any residence, in which case a buffer planting strip of at least 10 feet shall be provided and maintained as defined in § 280-4.
D.
Impervious coverage. No maximum impervious coverage shall be required, provided that the applicant shall comply with the applicable requirements of this article and Chapter 255.
E.
Building height. Except as otherwise stated in this Subsection E, no building shall exceed a height of 42 feet and three stories, nor shall it be less than 24 feet in height and two stories; provided, however, that where any lot/parcel has frontage on a street 20 feet or less in width, it may have up to four stories, so long as it does not exceed a height of 42 feet.
F.
Building width. No building shall exceed a width of
50 feet, except when designed utilizing architectural offsets (see
Figure 6[2]).
[2]
Editor's Note: Figure 6 is included at the end of this chapter.
A.
A drive-through for prescription medicine only shall be permitted within the WBOD when authorized as a special exception by the Zoning Hearing Board, provided that the Board determines that the standards and criteria prescribed in § 280-53.9F are met. No other type of drive-through or drive-in shall be permitted within the WBOD. Existing drive-throughs and drive-ins shall be allowed to remain until redeveloped or the building use changes, but shall not be permitted to expand. Once redeveloped or the use changes, the drive-through lane(s) shall cease to exist.
[Amended 5-10-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-15]
B.
Except for outdoor dining as permitted by § 280-115.3 and rooftop dining as permitted by § 280-53.16, no permanent storage of merchandise, articles or equipment shall be permitted outside a building. No goods, articles or equipment shall be stored, displayed or offered for sale beyond the build-to line of a building. No vending machines, kiosks, newspaper stands, self-service station or similar use shall be allowed outside of any building.
[Amended 4-8-2013 by Ord. No. 2012-09; 10-21-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-11]
C.
Every use, other than a motor vehicle parking lot
and outdoor dining, shall be completely enclosed within a building.
D.
A buffer strip shall be installed and maintained in the rear and side yard as required by § 280-53.8 of this article along any property line which directly abuts a residential zoning district.
E.
All applications for development and redevelopment shall be subject to review by the Design Review Board in accordance with architectural standards set forth in Article XI of the Township Code.
F.
In any instance where the Zoning Hearing Board is required to consider a request for a special exception for a drive-though for prescription medicine pursuant to § 280-53.9A, the Zoning Hearing Board must determine that the following standards and criteria are met before granting the request:
[Added 5-10-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-15]
(1)
The property on which the prescription medicine drive-through is
to be located shall be a corner property with frontage on at least
one street in addition to its frontage on Lancaster Avenue.
(2)
The proposed drive-through shall be located on the rear or a side
of the building which does not face Lancaster Avenue and shall generally
be located so as to minimize its visibility from Lancaster Avenue.
Adequate buffering of the drive-through shall be installed to further
minimize visibility.
(3)
There shall be a maximum of one drive-through lane for dropping off
and/or picking up prescription medicine, however, there may be a bypass
lane in addition to the drive-through lane.
(4)
The drive-through window shall be located on the driver's side of
motor vehicles proceeding through the drive-through.
(5)
The egress from the drive-through shall be to a street other than
Lancaster Avenue, unless there is no other alternative due to physical
limitations.
(6)
There shall be room for a minimum of three (3) motor vehicles in
the drive-through lane.
(7)
The drive-through lane shall be located so as to minimize pedestrian/vehicular
conflicts at the property.
(8)
Signs shall be installed at the entrance to the drive-through lane
and at the drive-through window identifying the use of the lane for
the dropping off and/or picking up of prescription medicine only.
No other products may be sold through the drive-through lane.
A.
New or redeveloped buildings shall be vertically mixed
in use, with ground floor limited to retail only, and with retail,
office or residential above the ground floor in the following combinations
(see Figure 7[1]):
(1)
For two-story buildings: retail use on the ground
floor and retail, office or residential use on the second floor.
(2)
For three-story buildings: retail use on the
ground floor and residential use on the second or third floors, or
office use on the second and third floors, or retail use on the second
and third floors, or a three-way combination of retail on the ground
floor, office, and residential. There shall not be any mix of uses
on the same floor. In the event a common area is used for both residential
and nonresidential purposes, for both two- and three-story buildings,
e.g., elevator lobbies, stairwells, utility areas, etc., such area
shall be permitted and not considered a use as long it is an unoccupiable
space.
[1]
Editor's Note: Figure 7 is included at the end of this chapter.
B.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, any new or redeveloped
building having frontage on a road with a cartway of 20 feet or less
in width shall be permitted to have retail, office or residential
uses on the ground floor, with retail, office or residential permitted
on any floor above the first floor.
Rear elevations of buildings that are exposed
to parking lots and street or alley corners shall be architecturally
similar to the primary elevation and all sides of the building shall
exhibit design continuity.
A.
On-street parking. Where on-street metered parking
currently exists within close proximity to a proposed or expanded
permitted use, no additional parking shall be required.
[Amended 8-19-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-04]
B.
Off-street parking. Parking spaces for a new or redeveloped
building shall be located in the rear, side or underneath of the building,
and comply with the following requirements:
[Amended 8-19-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-04]
(1)
Dwelling unit: one space per dwelling unit less
than 800 square feet; two spaces per dwelling unit 800 square feet
or greater.
(2)
Office/studio use: one space for each 250 square
feet of floor area.
(3)
Retail use: one space for each 300 square feet
of floor area.
(4)
Church: one space for 150 square feet of floor
area.
(5)
Restaurant: one space per three seating accommodations,
plus one space per two employees on the shift of greatest employment.
A.
Existing curb cuts may be modified, or shared with
adjacent property owners, provided there is no increase in the number
of existing curb cuts.
B.
Wherever possible, ingress and egress between various
properties shall be shared in an attempt to minimize curb cuts. The
Township encourages adjacent landowners to enter into agreements providing
access easements to accomplish this goal.
Mechanical/electrical equipment mounted on the
ground and areas for trash disposal shall be located in the rear of
buildings and screened from view with materials that are integral
to the architecture of the building. Trash collection areas shall
be enclosed by masonry construction on all three sides, with gates
to remove containers. Dumpster enclosures shall match the building
material of the associated structure. Chain link fencing shall not
be used as a dumpster screen. Where dumpsters are enclosed, the screening
shall be at least two feet taller than the dumpster but shall not
exceed six feet in height. Where topography may expose interiors of
trash collection areas to view, screening shall be correspondingly
taller. Trash collection areas shall have a concrete apron.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See Figures 8 through 10 included at the end of this chapter.
In addition to the sign requirements of Article XXI of Chapter 280, projecting signs attached at an angle to the facade shall be permitted, subject to the following requirements (see Figure 12[1]):
A.
Signs may have a backing or be constructed of shapes
or single letter forms or a combination thereof.
B.
No projecting sign shall be lower than nine feet above
grade or higher than 12 feet above grade.
C.
No part of a projecting sign shall extend into vehicular
traffic areas, and any part extending over pedestrian areas shall
have a minimum clearance of nine feet.
D.
No projecting sign may be larger than four square
feet. Only the width and length of one side of the sign shall be used
in determining square footage.
E.
Signs shall not be wider than 30 inches and shall
not be less 12 inches wide.
F.
Only one projecting sign per building face (wall)
of a business property shall be permitted.
G.
Projecting signs shall be pinned away from the building
wall at least two inches and no more than six inches.
H.
No projecting sign may be closer than 12 feet to any
other projecting sign.
K.
Signs shall be fixed by hardware that is mounted to
the building. Mounting brackets shall be made of nonrusting metal.
No wires or cables shall be used to support the projected sign.
L.
Signs shall not be permitted to swing.
M.
Signs shall not be illuminated.
[1]
Editor's Note: Figure 12 is included at the end of this chapter.
[Added 10-21-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-11]
A.
Rooftop dining shall be permitted as an accessory use in the WBOD
Zoning District when located on the same premises as a licensed food
establishment (restaurant) that has indoor seating, subject to the
following regulations:
(1)
The rooftop dining area must be operated by the operator of
the restaurant which serves as the principal use in the building.
(2)
Rooftop dining areas shall comply with all applicable federal,
state, county, and Township laws, ordinances, and regulations, including,
but not limited to, those governing health, safety, building accessibility,
fire, and plumbing.
(3)
Umbrellas shall not be permitted on the roof. Canopies or awnings
may be used to protect people and personal property from the elements.
(4)
No more than 25% of the seats in the rooftop dining area may
be bar or lounge seats.
(5)
Rooftop dining shall not be permitted in any building which
contains a residential use.
(6)
Rooftop dining shall be permitted only between March 1 and November
30. Hours of operation shall be from 8:00 a.m. to midnight. Seating
of patrons shall end with sufficient time to provide service and close
the rooftop dining area by midnight.
(7)
No rooftop dining area shall be established within 100 feet of the property line of a single-family or two-family detached or semidetached dwelling unit located completely or partially within a residential zoning district. For purposes of this section (§ 280-53.16), "residential zoning district" shall mean the AC, R-1, R-1A, R-2, R-3, R-4, R-5, R-6 and PA Zoning Districts.
(8)
No rooftop dining area shall be established within 100 feet
of the property line of an unimproved lot located completely or partially
within a residential zoning district.
(9)
The rooftop dining area shall not extend beyond the width and
depth of the building upon which the principal restaurant is located.
(10)
In order to limit visibility from the street, elevators and rest rooms shall be located to the rear of the rooftop. In the case of a building located on a corner lot, the rear of the rooftop shall be that area located farthest from the adjacent street with the highest street classification. (See § 255-27B of the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance). In the event both adjacent streets have the same street classification, the rear of the rooftop shall be that area farthest from the adjacent street with highest average daily traffic.
(11)
The number of rooftop dining seats shall not exceed that allowed
by applicable state and local health, accessibility, fire, and building
codes, nor shall the number of rooftop seats exceed the number of
seats in the principal restaurant use.
(12)
The rooftop area must be surrounded by railing or walls no less
than 42 inches in height. The bar shall be located toward the center
of the roof.
(13)
Handicap access to the rooftop shall be from the interior space
of the business within the principal building.
(14)
All lighting of the rooftop area shall comply with the lighting
requirements in the Township Code of Ordinances. All lights associated
with the rooftop must be turned off when the rooftop area is not in
use.
(15)
Food preparation on the rooftop shall not include an open flame.
(16)
Outdoor heaters shall meet the following requirements:
(a)
The use of outdoor heaters shall be in compliance with the International
Fire Code, as amended.
(b)
Heaters shall not be located closer than 10 feet from a means
of ingress or egress onto to the roof.
(c)
Where possible, heaters shall be securely fastened to a wall
or the floor of the rooftop dining area to prevent the heater from
tipping over.
(d)
No propane fired heaters shall be used on the roof.
(17)
No signs advertising rooftop dining shall be permitted, unless in compliance with and permitted by Article XXI of this chapter.
(18)
All merchandise, goods, articles, furniture, or equipment shall
be adequately secured to ensure safety to persons and property during
times of inclement or hazardous weather conditions.
(19)
Parking. One parking space shall be provided per three seats
in the rooftop dining area. This parking requirement may be met in
whole, or in part, by free valet parking service to its customers
during the hours the rooftop dining is in use. The applicant shall
demonstrate, by means of an easement or long-term contract, that the
parking spaces to be utilized by the rooftop dining establishment
will be available for exclusive use of the rooftop dining facility.
B.
Storage of materials. At the conclusion of any rooftop dining season,
all portable equipment shall be stored within the facility in a location
that does not interfere with the operation of the food establishment
or shall be stored off site.
C.
Rooftop dining permit. To assure compliance with safety and food
code standards of the Township, the following regulations shall govern
the issuance of all rooftop dining permits or proposed changes to
rooftop dining permits:
(1)
Applications shall be filed on forms provided by the Township along with the required fees (as set forth in Chapter 162 of the Code or by separate resolution of the Board of Commissioners) and any information necessary to determine compliance with this section.
(2)
Applications shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for review to determine compliance with this chapter, safety standards, the food code requirements set forth in Chapter 170 of the Township Code, and other applicable municipal regulations.
(3)
The applicant shall seek and comply with safety recommendations
from the police department and the Fire Marshal.
D.
Noise. Rooftop dining shall be subject to the noise regulations of Chapter 200. No live music shall be permitted. All amplifiers and speakers shall be equipped with audio decibel limiters set to insure that sound generated at the rooftop dining facility does not violate the regulations of the Township ordinances and any other regulatory agencies having jurisdiction.
E.
Upon final approval of an application, a permit shall be issued.
Fees shall be paid upon the filing of an application and shall be
renewed on an annual basis.
F.
All locations shall be subject to periodic inspections for compliance
with the standards of this section. Each zoning or code violation
shall be a separate offense; each day a violation continues shall
be the subject of a separate fine.
A.
Intent and purpose.
(2)
Each of these areas has been selected for special
use because they are located close to public transit, dining, and
retail opportunities, offering the potential for unique urban residential
and nonresidential projects to meet the growing and future demand
for different uses within the WBOD. Planning techniques that allow
for an increase in building height and density, reduced setbacks,
creative parking arrangements, and other special considerations shall
be considered by the Township as necessary inducements to assure that
permitted uses in these special areas maintain high standards of architectural
design that are consistent with the desired vision for Wayne.
B.
Process. Special use areas shall be approved by the Board as a conditional use permit consistent with the requirements of Chapter 280, Article XXIII of the Code. It is not intended that every special use area is adaptable for all uses permitted in this section. Therefore, the Board reserves the right to deny any application, or any part thereof, when in its judgment alternative uses represent sound planning practices that are in the best interest of the Township. When considering applications, the Board shall apply, but not be limited to, the following factors:
(1)
Suitability of the site.
(2)
Location of the proposed site relative to surrounding
buildings and structures.
(3)
Arrangement of buildings and structures.
(4)
Building mass, height and scale.
(5)
Density and mix of the proposed use.
(6)
Open areas/common areas for the public and landscape
improvements to accompany any project.
(7)
Impact on Township and school services.
(8)
Fiscal analysis of the proposed development.
(9)
Infrastructure analysis and proposed improvements.
(10)
Impact on traffic and proposed roadway improvements.
(11)
Stormwater management improvements.
(12)
Impact on adjoining residential neighborhood
character.
(13)
The foregoing site factors and impact factors shall be considered
by the Board in determining any approval, approval with conditions,
or denial.
[Added 8-19-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-04]
C.
Use regulations. The following uses shall be permitted
within special use areas of the WBOD:
(1)
Multiple-family dwelling units.
(2)
Retail stores and personal service shops, designed
to serve dwelling units of the development and the surrounding areas.
(3)
Offices when located above the first floor.
(4)
Facilities serving the general public, including
a library, art gallery or museum, post office, senior center, fire
company, municipal building, parking structures and surface parking
areas, and other civic or community uses.
D.
Height, setbacks, coverage, parking regulations.
[Amended 8-19-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-04]
(1)
Front yard setback. There shall be a minimum front yard setback
of 50 feet measured from the center line of the street.
(2)
Side and rear yard setbacks shall be 20 feet.
(3)
Maximum impervious coverage shall be 75%.
(4)
Height. The height of any building or structure shall not exceed
45 feet or four stories, whichever is taller, not including underground
space intended for storage or parking only.
E.
Parking, off-street parking, loading requirements.
F.
Special regulations. In addition to the special regulations set forth in § 280-53.9 of this article, the following guidelines shall be apply:
(1)
Buildings that exceed 30 feet in height shall have a ten-foot horizontal architectural offset from the front of the property before continuing vertically. Vertical offsets shall be the same as in § 280-53.8 of this article (see Figure 11[1]).
[1]
Editor's Note: Figure 11 is included at the end of this chapter.
(2)
Buildings that include a level of parking within
a structure that is at street level or higher shall incorporate a
facade that screens any parking at or above street level. If the parking
structure exceeds more than one story, it shall be architecturally
compatible with traditional buildings in the surrounding area. Parking
below street level will not count toward the number of stories allowed.
(3)
Buildings shall be designed to enhance the pedestrian
environment with improvements or expansions to sidewalks and crosswalks
and the inclusion of outdoor seating areas, benches or other pedestrian
amenities.
