This zoning district is generally comprised of important natural
and man-made community assets, including the Capital Area Greenbelt,
major cemetery lands, the Old Paxton Presbyterian Church and Saussaman
Park, generally contained within a large contiguous swath traversing
the Borough from north to south. This area is noted for its low-intensity
public and semipublic uses, including natural features and open space;
park and recreation areas; historic resources; etc. The purpose of
this zoning district is to protect these important groupings of natural
and man-made areas, grounds, buildings and uses that support, enhance
and provide for a variety of lower intensity civic and outdoor recreation,
open space and other leisure-time activities for residents and visitors.
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See Table 3-5 in § 425-14 relating to use tables for uses permitted by right, conditional use and/or special exception in this other district.[1]
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Editor's Note: The Permitted Uses Tables are attached to this
chapter.
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See Table 10-1 in this section relating to area and design requirements
for the area and design requirements for all development activities
and uses.
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Table 10-1
Area and Design Requirements
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Permitted Uses
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Area/Design Features
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All Permitted Uses (unless specifically listed in Article XVI)
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Lot area per unit - minimum
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Shall be based on size of the buildings, required setbacks, coverage, parking, loading/unloading, and other applicable standards, including Chapters 360, relating to stormwater management, and 370, relating to subdivision and land development
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N/A
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Minimum lot width at front lot line - interior lot
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N/A
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Minimum lot width at front lot line - corner lot
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N/A
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Setback - front minimum
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20 feet
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20 feet
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Setback - side minimum
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20 feet
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10 feet
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Setback - rear minimum
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20 feet
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10 feet
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Impervious lot coverage - maximum
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25%
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Included as part of total maximum impervious coverage.
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Vegetative coverage - minimum
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60%
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Included as part of total minimum vegetative coverage.
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Building height - maximum
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40 feet
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Not higher than the principal structure.
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Figure 10.1 Typical Area/Design Features Example
(Abutting Lots Not Developed)
(not drawn to scale)
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Figure 10.2 Typical Building Height Example
(Abutting Lots Not Developed)
(not drawn to scale)
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Additionally, all development activities and uses within this
zoning district shall comply with all applicable general standards
of this chapter, including but not limited to:
If located within or affected by the following overlay zoning
districts, development activities or uses shall meet the requirements
of the applicable overlay zoning district provisions in accordance
with:
