[Ord. 88-7, 5/12/1988]
Any developer who desires to initiate a rezoning to Residential-Cluster
shall submit to the Planning Commission and Borough Council, through
the Zoning Officer, a rezoning application. The application shall
be accompanied by the following:
1. Location map showing the project in relation to the surrounding area;
2. Sketch plan showing:
A. Property lines and easements with dimensions and area;
B. Location, size, spacing, setbacks and dimensions of all existing
and proposed buildings and structures;
C. The building types, sections and floor plan and site sections to
clearly define the character of the project;
D. Topographic information showing existing features and conditions
and proposed grading;
E. Landscaping plans showing open spaces, planting, existing and proposed
trees and recreational area and facilities; and
F. Existing streets, showing access to the project, proposed roads and
parking layout with dimensions.
3. Written information regarding land use designations, surrounding
land uses, project design team, development schedule, type, size,
number of units and density calculations; and
4. Written information regarding the following:
A. The nature and extent of the common open space in the project, the
proposals for maintenance and conservation of the common open space,
and the adequacy of the amount of function of the open space in terms
of the densities and dwelling types proposed in the plan;
B. The manner in which such plan does make adequate provision for public
services, provide adequate control over vehicular traffic and further
the amenities of light and air, recreation and visual enjoyment;
C. The relationship, beneficial or adverse, of the proposed development
upon the physical environment and the neighborhood in which it is
proposed to be established; and
D. Whenever applicable, documents indicating compliance and approval
of mandated state statutes or other laws shall be obtained and submitted
as part of the application.
[Ord. 88-7, 5/12/1988]
A rezoning to Residential-Cluster shall be granted only if evidence
is presented which established that:
1. The proposed cluster development shall be in harmony with the general purpose, goals, objectives and standards of the Comprehensive Plan, this part and the subdivision and land development regulations contained in Chapter
22 of the Hummelstown Borough Code of Ordinances, as amended;
2. The proposed, cluster development shall not have substantial or undue
adverse effects, as compared to a standard development permitted by
the existing zone, upon adjacent property, the character of the neighborhood,
traffic conditions, parking, utility facilities and other matters
affecting the public health, safety and general welfare;
3. The proposed cluster development shall be constructed, arranged and
operated so as not to dominate the immediate vicinity or to interfere
with the development and use of neighboring property in accordance
with the zoning district regulations applicable to that property:
4. The proposed cluster development shall be served adequately by essential
public facilities and services such as highways, streets, parking
spaces, police and fire protection, drainage structures, refuse disposal,
water, sewer, and schools. The Borough may require the developer to
provide written verification of the adequacy or availability of such
services; and
5. The proposed cluster development shall not result in the destruction,
loss or damage of any natural, scenic or historic feature of significant
importance.
[Ord. 88-7, 5/12/1988; as amended by Ord. 2001-3, 10/18/2001,
§ 2]
1. Cluster subdivisions; and
3. Personal wireless service facilities with antenna and related equipment
attached to a pre-existing wireless facility, smoke stack, water tower
or any other tall structure, subject to the requirements of Part 22
herein.
4. Personal wireless service facilities with antenna and related equipment
attached to a public-owned structure, subject to the requirements
of Part 22 herein.
[Ord. 88-1, 5/12/1988]
Garages and accessory buildings may be located in any rear yard,
provided that they do not violate the coverage regulations herein
set forth and that side yards of not less than two feet, and a rear
yard setback of not less than three feet are provided.
[Ord. 88-7, 5/12/1988]
The maximum permitted impervious coverage shall be 40% and shall
apply to the developable tract area total rather than to individual
lots.
[Ord. 88-7, 5/12/1988]
Single-family residences shall not exceed 35 feet in height.
All other buildings shall not exceed 40 feet in height.
[Ord. 88-7, 5/12/1988]
Both public water and public sanitary sewer or a community water
and or sanitary sewer system approved by the Pennsylvania Department
of Environmental Resources.
[Ord. 88-7, 5/12/1988]
Parking and access shall be provided in accordance with Part
17 and 19, respectively.
[Ord. 88-7, 5/12/1988]
The placement, type and size of all signs erected in an R-C
Residential-Cluster District shall be regulated by the provisions
of Part 18 herein.
[Ord. 88-7, 5/12/1988]
All fences shall be subject to the regulations of Part 14 herein.
[Ord. 88-7, 5/12/1988]
Manufactured homes, regardless of whether or not they have been
removed from the wheels and installed on a foundation, and whether
or not they have had additional construction added to the same, shall
not at any time be construed as residential units in an R-C Residential-Cluster
District, and shall not be permitted in this classification.
[Ord. 88-7, 5/12/1988]
Open space areas shall be provided in accordance with Part 14
herein.
[Ord. 88-7, 5/12/1988; as added by Ord. 2001-3, 10/18/2001,
§ 5]
1. The following uses may be permitted by the Borough Council following
review and recommendation by the Planning Commission pursuant to the
standards and criteria as set forth in Part 21:
A. Tower-based WCF, and non-tower WCF that do not fall under the Pennsylvania
Wireless Broadband Collocation Act, subject to the conditions of Part 22 herein.
[Amended by Ord. 2016-1, 7/21/2016]