§ 225-39Purpose.
§ 225-40Permitted uses.
§ 225-41Conditional uses.
§ 225-42Height regulations.
§ 225-43Lot area, width and coverage regulations.
§ 225-44Yard regulations.
§ 225-45Off-street parking/access.
The Residential Multifamily District is comprised of that portion of the Borough currently developed with apartment structures, plus contiguous area where similar development might logically extend. The regulations of this district are intended to provide for a variety of residential dwelling situations and promote a suitable environment for higher density residential living while protecting the predominant characteristics of adjoining land areas.
Permitted uses are as follows:
Conditional uses are as follows:
All conditional uses permitted in the Residential Single-Family District.
Residential uses.
The lot area per dwelling unit and lot width at the building setback line shall not be less and the lot coverage shall not be greater than indicated below:
| Lot Width (feet) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwelling Type | Lot Area Per Dwelling Unit (square feet) | Interior Lot | Corner Lot | Coverage | |
| Single-family detached | 5,000 | 50 | 60 | 35% | |
| Single-family semidetached | 3,000 | 30 | 40 | 35% | |
| Single-family attached | 2,000 | 20 | 30 | 40% | |
| Garden apartments | 1,800 | — | — | 40% | |
| Apartments | 1,800 | — | — | 40% | |
At least 20% of the lot area shall be maintained in a vegetative cover.
Nonresidential uses. For a permitted nonresidential use, the lot area shall be based on required setbacks, coverage, parking/access, loading/unloading, and other applicable standards, but in no instance shall be less than 5,000 square feet. The minimum lot width for an interior lot shall be 50 feet, and a corner lot shall be not less than 60 feet. Maximum coverage shall not exceed 40%, with at least 20% of the lot area maintained with a vegetative cover.
Each lot shall have front, side, and rear yard setbacks of not less than the depth and width indicated below:
Front yard. The minimum front yard setback for all categories except apartments shall be 15 feet. Where buildings exist on both sides of the lot to be developed, the setback shall be at least the average of the buildings constructed on both sides.
Side yard. On an interior lot for all categories, except apartments or interior attached dwellings, the minimum side yard shall be at least eight feet. On a corner lot, the side yard abutting a street or alley shall be not less than 15 feet.
Rear yard. The minimum rear yard setback for all categories, except apartments, shall be 15 feet.
For apartments of one or two stories, there shall be a front yard, two side yards, and a rear yard of at least 25 feet. For each story over two, five feet of width or depth shall be added to each yard.
Parking and access shall be provided in accordance with Article XV.
