Table 35-1. Downtown Business Overlay District Use Table
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Uses
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Downtown Business District
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Residential uses
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Dwellings, multifamily, containing six or fewer dwelling units
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C
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Dwellings, multifamily, containing more than six dwelling units
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C
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Dwellings, single-family attached
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C
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Home occupations
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C
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Institutional uses
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Colleges and universities, public and private
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C
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Philanthropic and charitable institutions, civic nonprofit organizations,
and social and fraternal organizations
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C
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Religious institutions, including churches, chapels, mosques,
temples and synagogues
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C
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Schools, private, elementary, middle or high
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C
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Schools, vocational
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C
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Other government and government-related structures, facilities
and uses
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P
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Recreation uses
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Athletic clubs, public and private
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C
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Public parks, plaza, square, courtyard and garden
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P
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Recreation and community centers, noncommercial
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P
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Commercial uses
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Amusement establishments, indoor
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C
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Antique stores
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P
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Appliance stores, including electrical and household appliances,
and radio and television sales and repair
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P
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Arts and crafts stores
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P
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Arts and crafts studios
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P
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Arts or cultural centers
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P
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Auction rooms
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C
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Bakeries
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P
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Bakeshops
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P
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Banks and financial institutions
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P
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Bars and taverns
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C
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Bed-and-breakfast inn and home
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C
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Bicycle sales, rental and repair stores
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P
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Candy stores, including candymaking
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P
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Carpet and rug stores, retail sales only
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P
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Christmas tree and greens sales
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P
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Clubs, lodges and meeting halls, with no on-premises food or
beverage preparation facilities
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C
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Coffee shops
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P
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Contractors', architects' and engineers' offices
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P
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Convenience stores
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C
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Day-care centers, group
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C
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Delicatessen
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P
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Department stores
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P
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Dry-cleaning and laundry service establishment, pickup only
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P
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Extended-stay hotels
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C
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Food stores, under 5,000 square feet
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P
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Food stores, 5,000 to 10,000 square feet
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C
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Forestry
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P
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Furniture stores
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P
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Garden supply, tool and seed stores
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P
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Home improvement stores
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C
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Hotels
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C
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Ice cream stores
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P
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Inns
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C
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Liquor store
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C
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Mailing service establishments
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P
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Markets, open-air, including farmers' markets and produce markets
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C
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Medical marijuana dispensary
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P
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Museums and art galleries, including historic buildings and
shrines for patriotic, cultural and educational purposes
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P
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Office or studio of a professional person
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P
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Offices, business and professional, and nonprofit, educational,
cultural or civic
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P
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Offices, medical
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P
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Outdoor dining
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P
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Parking garages
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P
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Parking lots, commercial
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C
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Personal care establishments
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P
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Photocopying and reproduction services, including blueprinting
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P
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Physical health facilities, including health clubs, fitness
centers, and weight control centers
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P
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Printing and publishing establishments
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C
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Restaurant, fast-food
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C
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Restaurant, seating
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P
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Restaurant, take-out only
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P
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Retail goods stores
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P
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Theaters, indoor
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P
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Theaters, outdoor
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C
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Tobacco shops
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P
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Wine shop
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C
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Retail and service uses of the same general character as those
listed above
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C
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Transportation and utility uses
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Antennas and amateur radio stations
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C
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Antenna towers
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C
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Cab stands, including dispatch offices and related parking facilities
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C
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Telecommunications facilities
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C
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Telephone transmission equipment buildings
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C
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Transit facilities
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P
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Table 35-2. Downtown Business Overlay District Development
Standards
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Downtown Business District
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Minimum lot size
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None
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Minimum lot width
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None
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Density
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The maximum density in the Downtown Business Overlay District shall be 50 units per gross acre measured across the entire site. When a height bonus in accordance with § 405-3506 is approved by the Borough Council, the density may be increase up to no more than 75 units per gross acre.
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Build-to line
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(1) The facade of each building shall maintain the established
build-to line of the block(s) on which it is located. Where there
is no established build-to line, the facade of each building shall
be set back not less than 12 feet from the face of the curb on a primary
street, eight feet from the face of the curb on a side street, and
five feet from the edge of an existing alley.
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(2) For the purposes of providing a plaza, square, courtyard,
recessed entrance or outdoor dining, the front facade of each building
may be set back up to 15 feet from the building line.
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Side setback
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Side yard setbacks shall not be required if, based on a review
by the Borough Engineer, the following standards are addressed:
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(1) Maintenance needs are addressed.
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(2) Adequate landscaping and buffering are provided according
to § 420.8 of the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.[1]
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(3) Required parking is provided.
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(4) No building shall be located closer than 50 feet from residential
districts.
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Rear setback
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Rear yard setbacks shall not be required if, based on a review
by the Borough Engineer, the following standards are addressed:
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(1) Maintenance needs are addressed.
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(2) Adequate landscaping and buffering are provided according
to § 420.8 of the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.[2]
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(3) Required parking is provided.
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(4) No building shall be located closer than 50 feet from residential
districts.
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Building height
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Minimum two stories.
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Maximum 65 feet. The maximum height shall be 40 feet when the
proposed project is within 100 feet of the boundary of a residential
district located outside of the boundary line of the Downtown Business
Overlay District.
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Maximum building coverage
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A maximum building coverage shall not be required if, based
on a review by the Borough Engineer, the landscaping standards of
§ 420.8 of the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance[3] and any drainage requirements of the Borough are addressed
satisfactorily.
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Maximum impervious coverage
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A maximum impervious coverage shall not be required if, based
on a review by the Borough Engineer, the landscaping standards of
§ 420.8 of the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance[4] and any drainage requirements of the Borough are addressed
satisfactorily.
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Table 35-3. Building Height Bonus Features
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Bonus Feature
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Bonus Feature Standard
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Bonus Height
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Preservation of an historic structure or facade on the development
site
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Must follow the Secretary of the Interior's standards for rehabilitation.
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20 feet*
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Transit amenities
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Qualifying amenities (shall meet the Borough's approved specifications):
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Five feet of bonus height for each transit amenity
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(1)
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New access easements
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(2)
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Improvements to connecting passageways
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(3)
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Bicycle parking/bicycle racks
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(4)
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Bus shelter
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(5)
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Transit area streetscape improvement, such as lighting, landscaping,
signage, gazebo, water feature, public art, and decorative paving
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(6)
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Cash contribution for transit area improvements
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Trail amenities
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Qualifying amenities for trail connections along Main Street,
2nd Street, Cannon Street, and Wood Street (shall meet the Borough's
approved specifications):
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Five feet of bonus height for any two trail amenities and this
height bonus will not apply to duplicate trail amenities.
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(1)
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Distinctive paving to define trail connections
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A minimum of two different amenities must be provided.
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(2)
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Uniform planters to define trail connections
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(3)
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Way-finding signage
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Way-finding signage must be consistent in style with existing
signage when applicable.
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(4)
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New access easement and paving for off-road trails
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Structured parking
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Structured parking is provided within the building footprint and subject to the design standards of § 405-3601K.
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20 feet*
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A minimum of 50% of the provided parking spaces shall be available
to the public.
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At least eight electric vehicle charging spaces shall be provided.
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Sustainable stormwater management
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Qualifying techniques:
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Five feet per stormwater management technique
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(1)
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Permeable surfaces
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(2)
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Roof rainwater collection systems
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(3)
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Bioretention/rain gardens
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All qualifying technique systems shall be designed and installed
under the direction of a professional with demonstrated expertise
in the design and construction of such facilities in order for the
height bonus to apply.
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Green roof
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The green roof shall cover at least 70% of the net roof area
(the total gross area minus areas covered by mechanical equipment).
Green roofs shall be designed and installed under the direction of
a professional with demonstrated expertise in green roof design and
construction. Vegetation must be maintained for the life of the building.
The green roof shall conform to the best available technology standards,
such as those published by LEED.
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20 feet*
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Alternative energy sources
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Install a solar, wind or geothermal power-generation facility
that is designed to provide at least 15% of the expected annual energy
use for the building. The facility shall be designed and installed
under the direction of a professional with demonstrated expertise
in the design and construction of such facilities.
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20 feet*
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Green building
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The applicant must submit a letter of intent that communicates
his commitment to achieve a LEED-NC or EB Silver Rating or similar
standard on his building.
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20 feet*
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Within 90 days of receiving the final certificate of occupancy,
the applicant must submit documentation that demonstrates achievement
of a LEED Silver Rating.
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Multiple public features
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Must provide at least two of the following features for use
by the public:
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20 feet*
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(1)
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Recreational trail in excess of 200 linear feet
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(2)
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At least 75 off-street public parking spots
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(3)
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A public park, public plaza or open space in excess of 11,000
square feet
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NOTES:
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* A maximum total bonus height of 10 feet is permitted when
the proposed project is within 100 feet of the boundary of a residential
district located outside of the boundary line of the Downtown Business
Overlay District.
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