The FF and GD Districts are established to include and be an overlay upon the otherwise applicable zoning districts as delineated on the Borough Zoning Map. Said overlays and the applicable regulations and uses they provide shall be granted, if appropriate, upon application of the owner, as a conditional use allowed under the MPC, 53 P.S. § 10603(c)(2) which shall, if granted, supersede zoning regulations, including, but not limited to use, area, and other limitations applicable to the underlining district.
A. 
Riverfront Revitalization Overlay.
(1) 
Purpose. Land uses adjacent to the Susquehanna River in Steelton have been used for heavy industry for over a century. Steelton intends on revitalizing this severely damaged and underutilized land by creating an exciting destination point. This destination point requires land clean up, new roadways, infrastructure, and architectural and design planning, all situated or oriented towards the Susquehanna River.
(2) 
Uses permitted by right. Land and buildings in the RR Overlay shall be used for the following purposes only:
(a) 
Uses permitted in Town Center District (C-1).
(b) 
Mixed uses, including professional offices and/or personal services mixed with residential living units on upper floors.
(c) 
Park and recreational trails.
(d) 
Professional office.
(e) 
Indoor commercial recreational facilities.
(f) 
Indoor entertainment or cultural centers, amphitheater, excluding adult entertainment.
(g) 
Retail businesses.
(h) 
Financial, insurance, medical, and dental practice offices.
(i) 
Boating facilities.
(j) 
Municipal offices.
(k) 
Utilities.
(l) 
Parking lots and structures.
(m) 
Restaurants and taverns.
(n) 
Outside amphitheater.
(o) 
Grocery store or food markets.
(p) 
All uses similar to the above and not prohibited by law.
(3) 
Uses permitted by special exception. The following uses may be permitted as a special exception when authorized by the Zoning Hearing Board:
(a) 
Casino and resort businesses in accordance with any local, state, and federal statutes and regulations.
(4) 
Height requirements.
(a) 
The height of a building shall be no greater than 48 feet.
(b) 
The height of an accessory building shall not exceed 15 feet and shall be located to the rear of any principal building.
(5) 
Floodplain regulations. All uses proposed within the RR Overlay are located within the one-hundred-year floodplain zone. Each plan shall be reviewed in accordance with Article VI of this chapter.
(6) 
Lot area regulations. While there is no specified minimum lot area requirement, lots must meet yard and coverage requirements contained in Subsections H and I of this section.
(7) 
Yard regulations. Each lot shall have front, side and rear yards of not less than the depth or width indicated below:
(a) 
Front yard. A build-to line shall be designated for the entire development proposed within the RR Overlay and shall be located on all development plans. Each building's primary facade shall be set on the build-to line. In certain cases, the developer may construct a building up to five feet from the build-to line. Corner lots shall have two build-to lines. The build-to line on a proposed or existing street shall be 15 feet from the curb edge.
(b) 
Side yards. A ten-foot separation distance between principal buildings is required, unless a written agreement is provided by adjoining property owners, no side yard shall be required where two or more commercial uses abut side to side.
(c) 
Rear yard depth: 30 feet.
(8) 
Coverage regulations.
(a) 
The coverage shall be no more than 85%.
(b) 
At least 10% of the lot area shall be landscaped. A landscaping plan shall be submitted with all land development plans.
(9) 
Off-street parking/access. On-site parking is required for developments within the RR Overlay. However, resident or commercial parking can be provided by the developer in an off-site location either in a new or preexisting public or private parking lot or structure. A pedestrian and vehicle access plan to such parking lot or structure shall be provided to the Borough, including: walkway, lighting, and landscaping specifications. Parking shall not be permitted in a front yard. Parking is permitted in enclosed or open garage units on the ground floor of residential units.
(10) 
Streetscape requirements. Each property owner or development company shall be responsible for the installation of a consistent streetscape enhancement plan. The developer can choose to utilize the Streetscape Enhancement Plan for Front Street or create a new streetscape plan. Any new streetscape plan must be officially submitted to the Borough during the land development planning phase of a project and must include the following:
(a) 
Five-foot sidewalks connecting all portions of a proposed development.
(b) 
Tree lawns.
(c) 
Ornamental lighting within tree lawn areas.
(d) 
Landscaped common spaces.
(e) 
Streetscape furniture (coordinating benches, trash receptacles, and street signs).
(11) 
Building facade requirements. Each property owner or development company shall be responsible for constructing attractive building facades. The developer can choose to utilize the Steelton Main Street Facade Guidelines prepared for Front Street or prepare a new facade concept plan.
(12) 
Greenway development requirements. Any property that abuts the Susquehanna River must develop their property in accordance with the regulations set forth in Greenway Development Overlay.
B. 
GD, Greenway Development Overlay.
(1) 
Purpose. Steelton intends on opening its riverfront property to the public through the creation of a new greenway trail along the Susquehanna River. Steelton residents as well as visitors and workers have never been able to view, walk or recreate near the river's edge. The development of a greenway built separately or in conjunction with future riverfront revitalization planning is vital to the preservation of Susquehanna River corridor.
(2) 
Uses permitted by right. Land and buildings in the GD Overlay shall be used for the following purposes only:
(a) 
Greenway/walking trail.
(b) 
Boating facilities.
(c) 
Riverfront clubhouse or service facility.
(d) 
Marina boating facilities.
(e) 
Park and recreational facilities.
(f) 
Riparian buffer installation or erosion control materials.
(3) 
Height regulations. Buildings constructed in or near the GD Overlay shall be built in accordance with the following height regulations:
(a) 
The height of a building shall be no greater than 15 feet.
(b) 
The height of an accessory building shall not exceed 10 feet and shall be located to the rear of any principal building.
(4) 
Floodplain regulations. All uses proposed within the GD Overlay are located within the one-hundred-year floodplain zone. Each plan shall be reviewed in accordance with Article VI of this chapter.
(5) 
Greenway regulations. Trail requirements are as follows:
(a) 
Walking trail constructed from handicap accessible materials. Trail shall be four feet wide with four inches of 2A compacted aggregate and two-inch ID2 wearing course.
(b) 
Lighting. Provide lighting fixtures acceptable to the Borough of Steelton.
(c) 
Trash receptacles.
[1] 
Trash receptacle shall be DuMor, Inc., #41-32PL, 32 gallon, recycled plastic, with 32 gallon capacity high density plastic liner.
[2] 
The receptacle shall have a single support for surface mount and shall be mounted to the sidewalk by tamperproof bolts.
(d) 
Resting benches.
[1] 
The bench shall be a six-foot long classic style with a backrest.
[2] 
The sides shall be ductile iron.
[3] 
Wooden slats shall be used and mounted to the ductile iron castings by tamperproof screws.
[4] 
The ductile iron castings shall be mounted to the sidewalk by tamperproof bolts.
(e) 
Coordinated vehicle and bike parking.
(f) 
Connection points to other streets or buildings located within a particular trail segment.
(6) 
Parking/access.
(a) 
On-site parking is required for boating and marina developments within the GD Overlay. However, parking can be provided by the developer in an off-site location either in a new or preexisting public or private parking lot or structure. A pedestrian and vehicle access plan to such parking lot or structure shall be provided to the Borough, including: walkway, lighting, and landscaping specifications.
(b) 
Parking shall not be permitted on lands adjacent to or facing the Susquehanna River. All parking facilities shall be landscaped and blended within the natural environment to the greatest extent possible.
(c) 
Boat launching facilities plans and specification shall be approved by the Susquehanna River Boat Commission as well as reviewed by the Department of Environmental Protection.
(7) 
Greenway corridor landscaping requirements. Each property owner or development company shall be responsible for landscaping their associated trail segment. A concept plan and specifications for landscaping are required as part of the final land development planning process.