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Editor’s Note: The title of Part 7 was amended by Ord.
975, 6/16/2016.
[Ord. 766, 5/16/1996, § 7.1; as amended by Ord.
975, 6/16/2016]
The R-2 Medium-Density Residential District is comprised of
a mix of housing types and densities. The purpose of the district
is to stabilize and preserve areas of the community to provide for
a suitable environment for family life. Certain nonresidential uses
are allowed by right, or by special exception, to provide for convenient
access to the higher concentration of residents. This district generally
coincides with public utility service areas. As a result, permitted
densities and housing types require the use of these public utilities.
[Ord. 766, 5/16/1996, § 7.2; as amended by Ord.
882, 2/15/2007]
1.
Single-family detached dwellings.
2.
Single-family semidetached dwellings. This permitted use applies
only to new construction. A single-family detached dwelling may not
be converted into a semidetached dwelling.
3.
Municipal buildings and facilities.
4.
Public utility and communication uses where operation requirements
necessitate locating within the district.
5.
No-impact home occupations.
6.
Short-term lodging accommodations not to exceed four transient occupants
in accordance with § 1332.
[Added by Ord. 983, 11/16/2017]
7.
Rooming units not to exceed three rooms which may house a maximum
of three individuals.
[Added by Ord. 983, 11/16/2017]
8.
Accessory dwelling unit in accordance with § 1333.
[Added by Ord. 983, 11/16/2017]
[Ord. 766, 5/16/1996, § 7.3; as amended by Ord.
882, 2/15/2007]
The following special exceptions may be permitted by the Zoning
Hearing Board, following review and comment by the Planning Commission,
pursuant to standards and criteria as set forth in the supplemental
regulations, Part 13, and the special exception regulations, Part
14:
[Ord. 766, 5/16/1996, § 7.4]
An accessory structure or use on the same lot which is customarily
incidental to a permitted principal use is permitted, with the exception
of a home occupation. Each accessory use shall comply with the provisions
contained in the supplemental regulations.
[Ord. 766. 5/16/1996, § 7.5; as amended by Ord.
882, 2/15/2007]
The following conditional uses may be permitted by Borough Council,
following review and comment by the Planning Commission, pursuant
to standards and criteria as set forth in the supplemental regulations,
Part 13, and the conditional use regulations, Part 15:
A.
Group homes for no more than six individuals, including staff and
supervisory personnel.
[Ord. 766. 5/16/1996, § 7.6]
The height of a building shall not exceed 35 feet.
[Ord. 766, 5/16/1996, § 7.7; as amended by Ord.
882, 2/15/2007]
1.
Lot area, lot width and lot depth requirements of not less than the
following dimensions shall be provided for each structure or use hereafter
erected, established or altered for any use permitted within this
district. The minimum lot area, lot width and lot depth requirements
are established for each dwelling unit:
|
Use
|
Lot Width
| ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Lot Area
(square feet)
|
Street
(feet)
|
Setback
(feet)
|
Lot Depth
(feet)
| ||
|
Single-family detached
|
8,000
|
55
|
60
|
100
| |
|
Single-family semidetached
|
4,000/unit
|
40
|
40
|
100
| |
|
Nonresidential use
|
6,000
|
55
|
60
|
100
| |
2.
Coverage regulations. Lot coverage shall not exceed 45%. The remainder
of the lot must be maintained in a vegetative cover or natural state,
with at least 25% of the front yard area maintained as grass.
[Ord. 766, 5/16/1996, § 7.8]
The following setback regulations apply to all uses permitted
within this district unless otherwise specified herein:
[Ord. 766, 5/16/1996, § 7.9]
Parking and access shall be provided in accordance with Part
16.
