[Added 9-26-1996 by Ord. No. 199; amended
in its entirety 10-26-2000 by Ord. No. 224]
[1]
Editor's Note: This article (originally § 2804.2
of Ch. 27 of the 1995 Code) was renumbered 12-3-2007 by Ord. No. 276
as a new Part 18.
[Added 12-3-2007 by Ord. No. 276]
In addition to the goals and objectives stated in the declaration of legislative intent found in Article I, § 250-3, and the statement of community objectives found in Article I, § 250-5, of this chapter, the intent of this article shall be to:
A.
Provide flexibility in the laws governing the development
of those areas in the Township where large tracts of land exist for
development and/or redevelopment to recognize both the changes in
design and technology in the building industry and the new demands
in the housing market;
B.
Ensure that the uniform regulations appropriate to
previously developed residential neighborhoods do not operate to discourage
efficient and imaginative development of said areas;
C.
Encourage the more efficient allocation and maintenance
by private initiative of common open space ancillary to new residential
areas;
D.
Encourage more efficient use of those public facilities
required in connection with new residential development;
E.
Improve pedestrian circulation and safety for people
of all abilities by not only requiring new sidewalks of appropriate
design but by encouraging pedestrian amenities such as courtyards,
seating areas and pocket parks where people may casually meet;
F.
Reduce traffic congestion and the physical and visual
impact of paved parking areas by encouraging alternative means of
access such as shared driveways and/or parking and alleys; and
G.
Provide a framework of reasonable design regulations
which permits flexibility for the individual tenant, stimulating the
local business environment while at the same time improving the quality
of life for all residents of Lower Pottsgrove Township.
In addition to the uses permitted in the underlying
zoning districts, any parcel or parcels which together comprise at
least 40 acres may be developed as and for a PMD pursuant to the standards
and criteria hereinafter provided.
A.
Any of the following uses shall be permitted in a
PMD:
(1)
Single-family attached dwelling units.
(2)
Multiple-unit dwellings, subject to the following:
(a)
Senior age-qualified housing, subject to the
requirement that such multifamily housing meets all criteria for housing
for older persons as such use is defined in the Fair Housing Amendments
Act of 1988, as amended, and regulations promulgated thereunder and
applicable requirements of the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act and
the regulations promulgated thereunder.
(b)
Building permit applications for senior age-qualified
housing must include legally binding covenants restricting the age
of residents to 55 or older.
(3)
Business or professional office, including banks,
financial institutions and post offices.
(4)
Restaurant, cafe or similar establishment serving
food or beverage but excluding drive-in or drive-through facilities.
(5)
Retail sale of dry goods, variety and general
merchandise, clothing, food, flowers, beverages, drugs, household
supplies or furnishings, jewelry, optical goods or musical, professional
or scientific instruments or other similar uses but excluding new
and/or used automobile sales and/or leasing, automobile repair shops
and gasoline filling stations.
D.
The following density area and dimensional criteria shall apply to uses within a PMD. Where inconsistent with any other provisions of this chapter or the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (Chapter 215), the provisions of this section shall control.
[Amended 12-3-2007 by Ord. No. 276]
(1)
Single-family attached dwellings.
(a)
Maximum density: three units per developable
acre.
(b)
Minimum unit width: 24 feet.
(c)
Minimum setback from curbline: 20 feet.
(d)
Minimum setback from property boundary: 35 feet.
(e)
Minimum distance between buildings: 20 feet.
(f)
Maximum building height: 35 feet.
(g)
Maximum building width: 150 feet.
(h)
Minimum lot size: 2,500 square feet.
(i)
Parking: 2.5 parking spaces per dwelling unit,
including garage. Satellite parking must be provided either in the
form of on-street parking or off-street parking bays. If on-street
parking is used, the minimum cartway width of a street shall be 28
feet. On-street parking shall be located on one side of the street
only. Where on-street parking is not permitted, the minimum cartway
width can be reduced to 24 feet. Satellite parking bays must be evenly
distributed throughout the townhouse development. Each satellite parking
area shall contain no more than 10 spaces.
(2)
Garden apartments.
(a)
Maximum density: 2.4 units per developable acre.
(b)
Maximum building height: 55 feet.
(c)
Maximum building length: 350 feet.
(d)
Minimum setback from property line: 60 feet.
(e)
Minimum setback from curbline: 10 feet.
(f)
Minimum parking area setback from property line
(including drives): 15 feet.
(g)
Parking: 2.5 parking spaces per dwelling unit,
including garage. Satellite parking must be provided either in the
form of on-street parking or off-street parking bays. If on-street
parking is used, the minimum cartway width of a street shall be 28
feet. On-street parking shall be located on one side of the street
only. Where on-street parking is not permitted, the minimum cartway
width can be reduced to 24 feet. Satellite parking bays must be evenly
distributed throughout the townhouse development. Each satellite parking
area shall contain no more than 10 spaces.
(3)
(4)
Restaurant, cafe, or similar food and beverage
establishment.
(5)
Retail sale of dry goods, variety and general
merchandise, clothing, food, flowers, beverages, drugs, household
supplies or furnishings, jewelry, optical goods or musical, professional
or scientific instruments or other similar uses.
(a)
Minimum setback from curbline: 10 feet.
(b)
Minimum setback from property line: 30 feet.
(c)
Minimum setback from parking area: 10 feet.
(d)
Minimum parking area setback from property line:
15 feet.
(e)
Maximum building height: 35 feet.
(f)
Parking: one space per 250 square feet of leasable
floor area.
(g)
The maximum building area for each individual
retail use shall be 30,000 square feet.
E.
Street and parking standards. In lieu of the requirements of the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (Chapter 215), the following design standards shall apply to public and private streets in a PMD unless modified by the Board of Commissioners in accordance with Subsection F below.
F.
Public access to open space. Public access easements
for open space and walkways shall be provided within the PMD development
where required by the Board of Commissioners.
