The purpose of this article is to identify certain regulations
and standards that are generally either common to all zoning districts
or applicable to more than one district.
A.
No building or structure, or part thereof, shall hereafter be erected,
constructed or altered, and no new use or change shall be made or
maintained of any building, structure or land, or part thereof, except
in conformity with the provisions of this chapter.
B.
Every principal building shall hereafter be built on a lot with frontage
on a public or private street.
C.
No lot or premises shall hereafter be subdivided or reduced in area
or size in any manner so as to violate the provisions of this chapter
and the most recently adopted version of the Delaware County Subdivision
and Land Development Ordinance.
A.
No principal building or part thereof shall be erected within, or
shall project into, any required yard in any district, except for
unenclosed porches, decks, one-story bay windows, eaves, chimneys,
balconies, fire escapes, buttresses, cornices or steps, and none of
these, except unenclosed decks, shall encroach more than three feet
into the required yard. However, unenclosed decks may extend into
required rear yards in residential districts.
A.
On any corner lot, no wall, fence or other structure shall be erected
or maintained, and no hedge, tree, shrub or other growth shall be
planted, grown or maintained, which may cause danger to vehicular
traffic by obscuring the view or in any other way be a source of danger.
B.
Where a lot is located at the intersection of two streets, no obstruction
of any kind whatsoever of a height greater than 24 inches from the
grade level of the adjacent street shall be maintained or permitted
within a sight triangle, the legs of which shall be 15 feet measured
from the intersection of the right-of-way lines at the corner.
C.
The Borough shall have the right to declare any obstruction to vision
within the line of the sight triangle to be a safety hazard and shall
direct the owner of the property to have it removed. If the owner
fails to do so within 30 days after written notice, the Borough shall
remove the obstruction and bill the owner and lien the property for
the expense involved.
A.
No accessory structures may be placed in the front of the principal
building.
B.
On corner lots, accessory structures shall be placed no closer to
the side street than the principal building.
C.
Except for fences, there shall be a distance of not less than three
feet between an accessory structure and a side or rear lot line.
D.
An accessory structure shall not exceed 15 feet in height.
F.
No storage building shall exceed 200 square feet with a maximum height
of 15 feet.
G.
Accessory structures shall not be used for permanent or temporary
human habitation.
Decks shall be permitted in all zoning districts, provided that
the Building Inspector issues a building permit.
A.
The deck shall be placed not less than one foot from the party wall
of a twin or row dwelling or building for access and maintenance purposes.
B.
Prior to constructing a deck or porch, a sketch plan shall be provided
and a permit obtained from the Building Inspector.
C.
In an area where motor vehicles may park or drive, decks or porches
shall have support posts constructed of concrete-filled steel columns
which shall be at least four inches wide and are fastened into footings
not less than six inches wide.
D.
After a building permit is issued for a deck or porch, no change
in plans regarding setbacks, dimensions or heights is permissible
without first receiving written permission from the Building Inspector.
E.
All materials used in the construction of a deck or porch shall comply
with the requirements of the most recently adopted version of the
Pennsylvania Uniform Construction Code.
A.
No fence or wall may be erected over four feet in height under all
of the following conditions:
(1)
In the front of any dwelling. The front is described as the
corner of the surface of the building (not including porches or additions)
that faces the street that the property is addressed to, to the property
line that borders that street. In cases where the front corner of
the dwelling as described above is less than 20 feet from the property
line, there must be a twenty-foot offset from that property line in
a residential district.
(2)
On any other part of a property (side or rear) that is not at
least 20 feet offset in distance from that dwelling's property
line that borders any public street or public property in a residential
district.
(3)
On any other part of a property (side or rear) bordering any
alley that is not offset by at least five feet from the property line
that borders that alley, in a residential district.
B.
No fence or wall may be erected over six feet in height on any residential
property.
C.
No fence or wall may be erected over eight feet in height in a business/industrial
district or land occupied by an institution.
D.
Any request in exception of the above limitations must receive special
permission of the Borough Council.
E.
Fences and walls must be installed so that any exposed support structure,
post, pole or frame faces inward and away from the sight of any adjoining
lot or property and must be properly maintained and waterproof.
F.
Shared fences along properties shall be placed on the property lines
separating the two properties. Where there is no shared fence, fences
shall be placed one foot from the property line.
G.
No barbed-wire, razor-wire or similar fence shall be permitted in
the Borough, unless the applicant demonstrates a clear and compelling
need for security prior to obtaining a building permit.
H.
Owners of structures with barbed- or razor-wire or similar fencing
must remove said fencing within one year of the effective date of
this chapter, unless the owner can demonstrate a clear and compelling
security need to the Building Code Official for erecting and maintaining
such fence.
I.
Fences shall always be installed so the finished side faces toward
the outside of a property.
J.
Hedges and other plantings, whether or not they constitute a fence,
shall be trimmed so as not to grow out over sidewalks, streets, or
adjoining properties.
K.
Before erecting a fence, a sketch plan of the proposed fence must
be submitted and a permit from the Building Inspector obtained. Prior
to the erection of a wall, an engineered plan of the proposed wall
shall be submitted and a permit obtained from the Building Code Official.
A.
Swimming pools, as defined in Article II, in residential districts shall be considered accessory structures.
B.
A private swimming pool shall not be permitted in the front yard,
and no pool on a corner lot shall be placed closer to the side street
than the principal building.
C.
Swimming pools, where permitted, must be located at least six feet
from a principal building and not less than four feet from any property
line. In-ground swimming pools or any pool above two feet in height
shall be at least 10 feet from a principal building.
D.
The swimming pool or the yard on which it is located shall be surrounded
by a fence that shall be not less than four feet high. If there is
a gate in the fence, it shall be of the self-closing variety and shall
be kept locked at all times when the pool is unattended.
E.
No swimming pool shall be located under electrical lines or over
existing utility lines.
F.
Swimming pools shall comply with all other applicable regulations
of all Borough codes.
G.
A permit must be obtained from the Building Inspector prior to the
construction, assembly, or installation of a pool.
A.
Apartments and multifamily dwellings and nonresidential buildings
shall be properly lit to National Electrical Code standards to assure
safe driving conditions at night as well as security and safety of
residents and patrons. All lighting shall be designed to protect neighboring
properties from glare.
B.
All driveways and off-street parking areas for commercial and institutional
uses must be adequately lit to assure safe driving and maneuvering
conditions at night as well as security and safety for residents and
patrons.
C.
The maximum height of light poles shall be 25 feet in the IND Industrial
District, MCD Medical Campus District and WFMU Waterfront Mixed Use
District and 20 feet in all other districts.
The following provisions shall regulate satellite antennas.
In this section, the word "antenna" or "antennas" refers to satellite
antennas.
A.
Satellite antennas shall be permitted in all zoning districts.
B.
The maximum diameter of satellite antennas shall not exceed 24 inches.
C.
All satellite antennas shall be adequately grounded to prevent against
a direct strike of lightning.
D.
The installation of antennas shall be in accordance with all applicable
local, state or federal codes and regulations.
E.
Satellite antennas shall be located so as to minimize the visual
impact on adjacent properties.
F.
In the GC General Commercial District, satellite antennas shall not
be located on the front wall of any structure and preferably on the
roof.
A.
Unless specifically stated otherwise for a particular district, all
refuse shall be placed in closed, verminproof containers.
B.
In the case of multifamily dwellings and nonresidential buildings,
all refuse receptacles shall be effectively screened from the view
of residents and from public streets and sidewalks by means of fence,
wall and plantings. All such receptacles shall be placed on the property
responsible for the refuse.
C.
Temporary dumpsters shall be permitted in all districts for a period not to exceed 90 days, provided that a permit is obtained from the Borough as per the requirements of § 185-2303C, relating to permits for the placement of temporary structures or uses. A maximum of two temporary permits may be obtained per calendar year.
A.
Churches, synagogues, mosques and other religious uses, including
rectories, classrooms for instruction, or similar customary religious
activities, shall be permitted by right in the INS Institutional District
and as a special exception in the R-1 and R-2 Districts, subject to
the following regulations:
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Standard
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Size
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Lot area
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1/4 acre, minimum
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Front yard
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15 feet
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Side yards
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15 feet
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Rear yard
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15 feet
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Building coverage
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55%, maximum
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Impervious surface
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75%, maximum
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Height
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35 feet, maximum
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A.
No-impact home-based businesses shall be permitted as an accessory
use in the R-1, R-2, and R-3 Residential Districts.
B.
The business activity shall be compatible with the residential use
of the property.
C.
The business shall have no employees other than family members residing
in the dwelling.
D.
There shall be no display or sale of retail goods and no stockpiling
of inventory.
E.
The business may not use any process or equipment that creates noise,
vibration, glare, fumes, odors or electrical or electronic interference
with radio and television signals.
F.
The business may not discharge any solid waste or sewage discharge
that is not normally associated with residential use.
G.
The business may not occupy more than 25% of the gross floor area
of the residence.
H.
There shall be no outside appearance to the business.
Family day-care homes, as defined in Article II, shall be permitted by right in the R-1 and R-2 Residential Districts and by special exception in the INS Institutional District, subject to the following requirements:
A.
Family day-care homes must comply with all current and applicable
regulations of the State Department of Public Welfare (DPW), any other
applicable state and local building and firesafety codes and the applicable
provisions of this chapter.
B.
The facility must hold an approved and currently valid registration
certificate from the DPW.
C.
The operator of the facility will allow the Building Code Official
or other appropriate official to enter the property at reasonable
times for inspection for compliance with the provisions of this section
of the Zoning Code and other applicable municipal and state ordinances
and regulations.
D.
The area for pickup and discharge of children must be free from traffic
hazards. Where such an area cannot be provided on site, the applicant
must demonstrate that a safe pickup and discharge area can be provided
and used within 250 feet of the property line of the proposed facility.
E.
Any outdoor play area for children must be enclosed with a fence
which shall be at least four feet high and which shall extend to the
ground so as to prevent children from crawling underneath said fence.
F.
Any addition or improvement to the facility shall preserve the building's appearance and exterior design, including landscaping and screening, so that it shall be compatible and consistent with the surrounding residential character. The facility also shall have no sign that is inconsistent with the residential character of the neighborhood. Sign regulations applying to family day-care homes shall be those for a home occupation, as indicated in § 185-1706A(4).
G.
Outdoor play activities shall be limited to the hours between 8:00
a.m. and sunset, as defined by the National Weather Service.
H.
No portion of the facility shall be located within 300 feet from
any potentially hazardous land use or activity which could pose a
threat to the safety and welfare of the children, staff and other
occupants at the facility. Hazardous land uses or activities include,
but shall not be limited to, gasoline service stations, heavy industrial
operations, storage of flammable or high-pressure underground pipelines
or tanks, truck or rail loading areas, etc.
Family-based community residence facilities shall be permitted
by right in the R-1 and R-2 Residential Districts. Group-based community
residence facilities shall be permitted by right in the INS Institutional
District only.
A.
Each facility must receive all pertinent approvals and/or licenses
from the appropriate state agencies prior to final approval of the
application.
B.
No facility shall be located within 400 feet of an existing facility,
as measured from the property lines.
C.
There must be an on-site supervisor on a continuous twenty-four-hour
basis by individuals possessing the proper qualifications for their
position.
D.
Any alterations or additions to the exterior of a family-based facility
shall be compatible with the existing structure and in keeping with
the neighborhood character, excluding required safety modifications.
F.
All other applicable requirements of the Zoning Code, Building Code,
Fire Code and all other applicable Borough codes and state regulations
and statutes shall be met.
G.
All community residence facilities shall be available for reasonable
periodic inspections by the appropriate Borough representative and
other parties holding jurisdiction.
H.
The operator of the facility must register annually with the Borough
Manager and provide the following information:
Three types of recycling facilities are permitted in the Borough:
small collection facilities, standard collection facilities and processing
facilities. Small collection facilities shall be permitted as an accessory
use on public land only in R-1, R-2, and R-3 Residential Districts
and as an accessory use in all INS Institutional and IND Industrial
Districts. Standard collection facilities shall be permitted by right
in the IND Industrial District. Recycling processing facilities shall
be permitted by right in the IND Industrial District.
A.
No collection or processing facility shall be located less than 30
feet from a public street to ensure safety.
(1)
Small collection facilities may be placed on surplus parking
spaces.
(2)
Parking for recycling facilities shall be provided in accordance with the applicable provisions of Article XVI.
(3)
Standard collection and processing facilities shall be placed
not less than 150 feet from a residential property.
(4)
Trash and debris on site shall be cleaned up on a daily basis.
(5)
The name and phone number of the business or person responsible
for the operation and maintenance of the collection facility will
be displayed on the containers.
(6)
Overnight collection areas shall be adequately lighted, well
kept and secure from unauthorized entry.
(7)
Collection facilities and processing facilities shall provide
sufficient room to accommodate customers and business traffic.
(8)
Collection facilities and processing facilities will operate in an enclosed building or be screened as required in § 185-1205A, whichever applies.
(9)
Certification and permits shall be obtained as required from
the appropriate local, state or federal agencies.
A.
A planted visual screen, as defined in Article II, shall be provided and maintained under the following circumstances. In case of conflict between a regulation in this article and that in any individual district, the regulation in the individual district shall prevail.
(1)
When a commercial, industrial, or municipal use is developed
or improved adjacent to an existing residential use or district.
(2)
When a commercial, industrial, or municipal use is improved/expanded
in the direction of an existing residential use or district.
(3)
When a multifamily or townhouse development is proposed to abut
an existing single-family dwelling.
(4)
Any other instance where screening is required by this chapter,
by the Borough or by the Zoning Hearing Board.
B.
Screening shall comply with the following requirements:
(1)
The planted visual screen shall consist of species indigenous
to the area so as to provide a year-round visual barrier.
(2)
Such screens shall incorporate earthen mounds or berms, where
possible, to improve sound as well as visual buffering.
(3)
Trees shall have at least a two-and-one-half-inch caliper when
planted, and no trees shall be placed closer than five feet to the
property line.
(4)
Placement of screening material shall not obscure sight lines
at intersections.
(5)
All mechanical equipment not enclosed in a structure shall be
fully and completely screened and landscaped in a manner compatible
with the style of the buildings on the site.
C.
Upon a recommendation of the Planning Commission, an opaque privacy
fence or wall may be substituted for the planted screen required above.
Such alternate screening must be constructed and placed so as to clearly
provide an effective visual barrier.
A.
General regulations.
(1)
Any part or portion of a site which is not used for buildings
or other structures, loading and parking spaces, aisles, sidewalks
and designated storage areas shall be planted and maintained with
grass and landscaping. Maximum advantage shall be taken of existing
trees and shrubs in landscaping.
(2)
All landscaped planting areas shall be planted with grass seed,
sod or other ground cover and shall be maintained and kept clean of
all debris, rubbish, weeds and tall grass; provided, however, that
if such land is naturally wooded, it may continue in its natural state.
(3)
Unless otherwise specified, landscaped planting areas may be
part of the required front, side and rear yards.
(4)
Except for single-family and two-family dwellings, any part
or portion of a site which is not used for loading and parking spaces,
aisles, sidewalks and designated storage areas shall be landscaped
according to an overall plan prepared and approved as part of the
development plan or shall be left in its natural state. A replacement
program for nonsurviving plant material should be included.
B.
Landscaping plans.
(1)
Landscaping shall be installed and maintained in accordance
with a landscape plan prepared by a registered landscape architect
and approved by the Borough Council. The landscape plan shall depict
all proposed plantings which relate to, complement, screen or accentuate
buildings, roads, parking areas, sidewalks, walkways, sitting areas,
service or maintenance structures, courtyards and other site features.
(2)
The landscaping plan shall be coordinated with the development
plan and shall show the location, type, size, height and other characteristics
of the proposed landscaping.
(3)
The plan shall be accompanied by or shall include information
regarding the continued maintenance of plantings indicating that all
plantings will be replaced, if damaged, diseased or dead, in locations
shown on the approved plan.
C.
Specific requirements.
(1)
Landscaping shall be provided as required in this section in
the case of new construction or expansion of a building or structure.
(2)
No fewer than three evergreen and/or deciduous shrubs shall
be planted for every 24 feet of building and/or lot frontage, as required
below:
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Zoning District or Use
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Minimum Landscape Requirements
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Planned residential development
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6-foot-wide landscaped planted areas along frontage on principal
roads
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Institutional District
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6-foot-wide landscaped planted areas along principal roads adjacent
to at least 2 sides of a principal building
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Commercial District
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3-foot-wide landscaped planted areas along the principal road
frontage
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Mixed Use District
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1 tree or 2 shrubs (which may be placed in a planter) for every
15 feet of building width at the front of the building
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Industrial District
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3-foot-wide landscaped planted area in front of the principal
building
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Parking areas
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See Article XVI
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A funeral home or mortuary shall be permitted only by right
in the GC General Commercial District, subject to the following regulations:
A.
The site shall be located so as to have one property line abutting
a major or secondary thoroughfare.
B.
Adequate points of access shall be provided to and from any major
or secondary thoroughfare.
C.
No building shall be located within 30 feet of a residential district.
A.
The following general provisions apply to each of the three defined
types of child day-care facilities. In addition, each type of child
day-care facility shall comply with the specific individual regulations
for each type of facility.
(1)
Applicability.
(a)
The provisions of this section pertain to day-care service for
children by caregivers in:
(b)
Subject to Article II, Sections 8A, 8B, and 8C, of the Department of Public Welfare (DPW) Social Services Manual Regulations, day-care service for children shall include out-of-home child day-care service for part of a twenty-four-hour day for children under 16 years of age by caregivers, excluding care provided by relatives. Day-care service for children shall not include babysitting or day-care furnished in places of worship during religious services.
(2)
Family day-care homes, as defined in Article II, must hold an approved and currently valid DPW registration certificate. Group day-care homes and day-care centers, as defined in Article II, must hold an approved and currently valid DPW license. In addition, all child day-care facilities shall comply with all current DPW regulations, including those standards governing adequate indoor space, accessible outdoor play space, and any applicable state or local building and firesafety codes.
(3)
Each operator of a newly established child day-care facility
shall notify the Borough in writing at least 15 days prior to the
initiation of such use, for the purpose of allowing the Borough to
establish a record of new land use. Already existing licensed or registered
facilities shall be required to notify the Borough of their operation
in writing at least 60 days after enactment of this section. In addition,
the operator of any facility must certify compliance with all aspects
of this section and all other applicable municipal requirements.
(a)
Family day-care homes must provide proof of an approved DPW registration certificate at the time of initial notification to the Borough and must show proof of the registration renewal every two years. At such time that a family day-care home wishes to expand its operation to the level of a group day-care home, the operator of the facility shall notify the Borough in writing at least 15 days prior to the expansion of the use and provide proof that all requirements for licensure by the DPW have been met. The operator must also satisfactorily demonstrate that the facility meets the standards for group day-care homes established in Subsection C below.
(b)
Group day-care homes and day-care centers must provide proof
of an approved and currently valid DPW license at the time of initial
notification to the Borough and must provide proof of annual license
renewal.
(4)
The operator of a family day-care home, group day-care home,
or day-care center will allow appropriate representatives of the Borough
to enter the property at reasonable times to inspect such use for
compliance with the requirements of this section and all other applicable
municipal and state ordinances.
(5)
No portion of a child-care facility shall be located within
300 feet of any potentially hazardous land use or activity which could
pose a threat to the safety and welfare of the children, staff, and
other occupants at the facility. Hazardous land uses or activities
include, but shall not be limited to, gasoline service stations, heavy
industrial operations, storage of flammable or high-pressure underground
pipelines, truck or rail loading areas, etc.
(6)
Outside play shall be limited to the hours between 8:00 a.m.
and 8:00 p.m.
(7)
An outdoor play area, as required by DPW regulations, shall
be provided for any proposed child day-care facility.
(a)
An on-site, outdoor, structured play area or areas of high outdoor
activity shall be located in yard areas which provide adequate separation,
safety, and protection from adjoining uses, properties, and roadways.
Whenever possible, the on-site outdoor play area shall not be located
in the front yard. The outdoor play area should be located immediately
adjacent to the child-care facility.
(b)
In accordance with DPW standards, a child day-care facility
may utilize off-site play areas in lieu of or as a supplement to an
on-site play area. These standards permit the use of off-site play
areas which are located within a one-half-mile distance of the facility,
measured from the property line of the facility. When the use of an
off-site play area is proposed, the applicant shall inform the municipality
about the means of transportation that will be used to access the
off-site play area. For reasons of safety, when children will be walked
to an off-site play area, the route to the off-site play area shall
not involve the crossing of avenues or state roads. Pedestrian access
on sidewalks or improved walkways shall be required.
(8)
Any addition or improvement to an existing residential structure
or property for purposes of child day care shall preserve its residential
character. The scale, bulk, height, and roof pitch of any addition
and the building materials used shall be compatible with the existing
structure. Any improvements to the structure shall be in compliance
with all other applicable municipal regulations relating to building
and/or zoning permits.
(9)
Any proposed child day-care facility which will generate 100
or more new trips during the morning or evening peak hour shall be
required to conduct a traffic impact study.
(a)
The purpose of the traffic impact study is to provide the local
Planning Commission and governing body with adequate information and
data to properly assess the impact of the proposed facility on the
surrounding road and street network, as well as on streets and roads
providing immediate access to the proposed development.
(b)
The need for capital improvements to the existing transportation
network which will be needed to accommodate the additional traffic
generated by the proposed facility.
(c)
Traffic and/or pedestrian safety issues which may arise from
the proposed facility.
(10)
Day-care facilities shall not be permitted in multifamily dwellings
and apartments.
B.
Family day-care homes. Any proposed family day-care home shall comply with the following standards in addition to the general provisions for all types of child day-care facilities in Subsection A above:
(1)
One on-site dropoff space for clients shall be provided. An
existing driveway or common parking lot space may be used as the dropoff
area if it can be demonstrated that there is sufficient space available
in the driveway that is not otherwise occupied or committed to safely
accommodate a parked vehicle. If a driveway is used for the dropoff
area and the proposed use fronts on an arterial or major collector
street, an on-site turnaround area shall be provided so that vehicles
can exit the site driving forward. In cases where the existing driveway
cannot function as a dropoff area, an on-site dropoff space shall
be provided. The dropoff area shall conform to the municipal dimensional
standards for residential parking spaces.
(a)
In cases where the dropoff area cannot be accommodated on the
site, the applicant shall demonstrate that there is on-street parking
or some other available parking area located within 250 feet of the
property line of the proposed facility.
(b)
The required dropoff area may be waived by the municipality
if the applicant can demonstrate that the clients of the family day-care
home will walk to the facility, thereby eliminating the need for the
additional parking space.
(2)
If there are unsafe areas, such as open drainage ditches, wells,
holes, heavy street traffic, etc., in or near an outdoor play area,
there shall be fencing to restrict children from these areas. Natural
or physical barriers, such as hedgerows, walls, or dense vegetation,
may be used in place of fencing so long as such barriers functionally
restrict children from unsafe areas.
(3)
The applicant shall demonstrate that the children in the family
day-care home can safely, quickly, and easily vacate the premises
in case of emergency.
(4)
The hours of operation shall be limited to between 6:30 a.m.
and 8:00 p.m.
(5)
The applicant shall provide the name and address of adjacent
apartment dwellers to allow the municipality to notify such individuals
of the proposed use. Adjacent apartments shall be considered all apartments
located within 10 feet from any wall, floor, or ceiling of the proposed
use.
C.
Group day-care homes. Any proposed group day-care home shall comply with the following standards in addition to the general provisions for all types of child day-care facilities in Subsection A above:
(1)
Minimum distance between facilities.
(a)
In order to avoid a concentration of individual group day-care
homes in residential neighborhoods, group day-care homes shall be
located a minimum of 300 feet from each other, as measured from the
respective property lines. This dispersion requirement shall not apply
in cases where a proposed group day-care home is located within 300
feet of a school facility or church which provides child-care services.
(b)
The above requirement may be waived if the applicant provides
a petition signed by 2/3 of the residents within 300 feet of the proposed
facility stating that the residents do not object to the proposed
use.
(2)
Dropoff area.
(a)
A dropoff area shall be provided with sufficient area to allow
the temporary parking of two vehicles. An existing driveway or common
parking lot spaces may be used as the dropoff area if it can be demonstrated
that there is sufficient space available in the driveway that is not
otherwise occupied or committed to safely accommodate two parked vehicles.
If a driveway is used for the dropoff area and the proposed use fronts
on an avenue or state road, an on-site turnaround area shall be provided
so that vehicles can exit the site driving forward. In cases where
the existing driveway cannot function as a dropoff area, two new on-site
dropoff spaces shall be provided. The dropoff area shall conform to
the municipal dimensional standards for residential parking spaces.
(b)
In cases where the on-site dropoff area cannot be accommodated,
the applicant shall demonstrate that there is on-street parking or
some other available parking area located within 250 feet of the property
line of the proposed facility.
(3)
In order to physically contain the activity of children in the
outdoor play area, a minimum four-foot-high fence shall be erected
along the perimeter of the outdoor play area. When applicable, the
fence shall be located along property lines.
D.
Day-care centers. Any proposed day-care center shall comply with the following standards in addition to the general provisions for all types of child day-care facilities in Subsection A above:
(1)
A minimum of one safe dropoff space shall be provided for each
20 children that the facility is licensed to accommodate.
(a)
Whenever possible, the dropoff area shall be located immediately
adjacent to the facility. The dropoff area should be designed in such
a way that pedestrians do not cross vehicular traffic lanes in any
parking area or driveway. The dropoff area may be designed either
as a part of the on-site parking area or the required dropoff spaces
may be designed as part of a driveway providing direct access to the
facility.
(b)
When the dropoff area is incorporated into the on-site parking
area, the parking spaces nearest to the facility shall be designated
as dropoff spaces. When the dropoff area is incorporated into a driveway,
the dropoff spaces shall be located within a vehicle turnaround area
12 feet in width exclusive of the driveway through traffic lane(s).
(2)
In order to physically contain the activity of children in the
outside play area, a minimum four-foot-high fence shall be erected
along the perimeter of the outside play area. When applicable, the
fence may be located along property lines.
(3)
Play equipment in designated on-site play areas shall be located
at least 10 feet from an abutting property line.
(4)
The proposed day-care center shall not be detrimental to the
use, development, peaceful enjoyment, and economic value of the surrounding
properties or the neighborhood.
(5)
The proposed day-care center shall be compatible with the existing
character of the neighborhood.
The Borough's adopted Stormwater Management Ordinance,
the latest adopted version of the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction
Code (UCC) and all applicable state and federal regulations shall
regulate all conditions and activities related to stormwater management
in the Borough.
Activities and conditions related to fire protection shall be
regulated by the latest adopted version of the Pennsylvania Uniform
Construction Code and all other applicable local, state and federal
regulations.
The latest adopted version of the Pennsylvania Uniform Construction
Code shall regulate conditions and activities related to property
maintenance.
All rental units must comply with all applicable Borough codes.
In cases where the Zoning Hearing Board is to decide whether
a proposed use that is not listed as a permitted use in this chapter
is of the same general character as the listed uses, the Board shall
make its determination by applying the standards listed below:
A.
Extent of processing, assembly, warehousing, shipping and distribution
done on the premises of any dangerous, hazardous, toxic or explosive
materials.
B.
The nature and location of storage and outdoor display of merchandise
and the predominant items stored.
C.
The type, size and nature of buildings and structures supporting
the use.
D.
The number of employees and customers in relation to business hours
and employment shifts.
E.
The business hours the use is in operation or open for business,
ranging from seven days a week, 24 hours a day, to several times a
year, such as sport stadiums or fairgrounds.
F.
The transportation requirements for people and freight, by volume,
type and characteristics of traffic generation to and from the site,
trip purposes and whether trip purposes can be shared with other uses
on the site.
G.
Parking characteristics, turnover and generation, ratio of the number
of spaces required per unit area or activity and potential for shared
parking with other uses.
H.
The tendency for attracting or repelling criminal activities to and
from or on the premises.
I.
The amount and nature of nuisances generated on the premises, such
as noise, smoke, odor, glare, vibration, radiation and fumes.
J.
Any special public utility requirements for the use, such as water
supply, wastewater output, pretreatment of wastes and emissions recommended
or required and any significant power structures and communications
towers or facilities.
This section shall apply to structures constructed after this
chapter is adopted and to new additions of 400 square feet or more.
A.
Unless stated otherwise, the following provisions shall apply to
design considerations in the GC General Commercial District, INS Institutional
District, and WFMU Waterfront Mixed Use District:
(1)
Buildings shall contain materials, windows, doors and architectural
details that are generally compatible with those features in nearby
and adjacent buildings.
(2)
Unscreened, flat, blank walls shall be avoided in order to provide
a pleasant pedestrian experience whereby activities within a structure
can be seen and connected to the adjacent sidewalk and/or a transit
stop
(3)
At the front at street level of commercial, institutional, and
mixed-use buildings, not less than 50% of the length and 25% of the
wall surface must be in public entranceways, windows, or retail/service
display windows.
(4)
The street facade of principal structures shall have at least
one street-oriented entrance and contain the principal windows of
the structure.
(5)
Utilities shall be placed underground in new developments.
(6)
Automobile entrances to the site shall be placed in such a way
as to maximize safety and efficient traffic circulation and minimize
impact on surrounding areas.
(7)
Along new public streets, new developments and redevelopment,
including commercial, institutional, and mixed-use buildings, sidewalks
or walkways not less than five feet wide shall be required in front
of and/or adjacent to said street development or principal building.
(8)
Walkways that cross parking, loading or driveway areas must
be clearly identifiable through the use of elevation changes, different
paving materials, or other similar methods.
(9)
Pedestrian amenities, such as benches, public art, picnic areas,
seating areas, fountains, planters, etc., shall be located in landscaped
areas, open spaces, plazas, or along public streets.
(10)
Lighting shall be provided for in parking areas and pedestrian
paths to ensure safety and convenience.
(11)
Where feasible, plazas shall be provided in developments greater
than two acres in areas. Not less than one seating space for each
250 square feet of plaza area shall be provided.
(12)
Parking garages shall be served by pedestrian walkways and connected
to the sidewalk/pedestrian system. These walkways shall be clearly
marked and continuous in design.
B.
The following provisions shall apply to design considerations in
the R-1, R-2, R-3 and PRD Districts:
(1)
New residential dwellings shall be generally consistent with
the design of existing neighborhood dwellings.
(2)
Sidewalks shall be constructed along the frontage of all new
residential buildings and new additions of 400 square feet or more.
(3)
Utilities shall be placed underground in new developments.
(4)
Stairs and ramps consistent with ADA standards shall be provided
where necessary to provide a safe route between a dwelling and the
street and sidewalk.
(5)
The street facade of principal structures should have at least
one street-oriented entrance and contain the principal windows of
the structure.
