[Ord. No. 353, 6/19/1991, § 1600]
The specific intent of this district is to permit the continued
development and/or redevelopment of multifamily apartments in selected
areas of the Borough, and to provide for new construction or conversion
of existing apartments into elderly housing.
[Ord. No. 353, 6/19/1991, § 1601]
1. The following uses are permitted on any lot in the A district:
[Ord. No. 353, 6/19/1991, § 1602; as amended by
Ord. No. 501, 8/15/2012]
1. The following uses may be permitted by the Zoning Hearing Board as special exceptions if they conform to the standards and criteria listed in §
27-1606, below, and §
27-611.
A. Elderly housing, consisting of:
(1)
Apartment Housing Units. Multifamily dwellings in which each
group of living units is associated with one or more common areas
designed for the exclusive benefit of the group. Each living unit
shall contain at a minimum a separate bedroom and a complete bathroom.
Each living unit shall provide cooking, dining, bathing and toilet
facilities. Common areas may also be provided for recreation, relaxation,
clothes washing and similar activities. The requirements of this section
are met if at least 80% of the dwelling units are occupied by at least
one person 55 years of age or older.
(2)
Personal Care Congregate Facilities. Premises, or a portion
thereof, in which food, shelter, and personal assistance are provided
for a period exceeding 24 consecutive hours for residents requiring
supervision and assistance in such matters as dressing, bathing, diet,
or medication prescribed for administration, but not requiring hospitalization
or skilled care. Facilities shall include a living/sleeping area and
a toilet, although a shared bath will be permitted.
[Ord. No. 353, 6/19/1991, § 1603]
The following standards shall apply to any permitted or conditional
use in the A District:
1.
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Minimum lot area:
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40,000 square feet.
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2.
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Minimum lot width:
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200 feet.
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3.
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Maximum density:
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A.
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For each studio or one bedroom unit, a lot of 2,500 square feet.
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B.
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For each unit with two or more bedrooms, a lot area of 3,000
square feet.
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C.
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For elderly housing, a density of 15 units per acre.
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4.
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Front yard setback:
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30 feet.
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5.
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Side yard setback:
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20 feet for each side yard.
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6.
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Rear yard setback:
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40 feet.
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7.
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Maximum building coverage:
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25% of lot area.
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8.
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Maximum impervious coverage:
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65% of lot area.
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9.
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Minimum landscaped area:
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30% of lot area.
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10.
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Maximum building height:
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35 feet.
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11.
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Minimum building separation:
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A.
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Between ends of buildings, or end of one building and side (long
dimension) of another: 20 feet.
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B.
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Between parallel sides of buildings: 65 feet.
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[Ord. No. 353, 6/19/1991, § 1604]
1. Each apartment unit shall contain a minimum of 500 square feet of
floor area plus an additional 100 square feet for each additional
bedroom in excess of one.
2. No parking shall be permitted within front yard areas.
3. Parking lots shall be designed according to the landscape requirements of Chapter
22, Subdivision and Land Development.
4. Driveways.
A. A two-way driveway shall be a minimum of 20 feet in width.
B. A one-way driveway shall be a minimum of 10 feet in width.
[Ord. No. 353, 6/19/1991, § 1605]
1. The tract to be developed shall be in a single ownership or under
a single development plan.
2. The traffic impacts of the development shall not exceed those of
conventional apartment development. The Borough may require a traffic
study to document these impacts.
3. The applicant must guarantee occupancy only by persons 62 years or
older, their spouses or companions, or by persons 55 years of age
or older if the housing meets the criteria of the Civil Rights Act
of 1968, as amended, or any succeeding legislation.
A. The guarantee shall be in a form acceptable to Borough Council, upon
recommendation by the Borough Solicitor.
B. The guarantee shall be a covenant running with the land, applicable
to the applicant and his heirs, successors and assigns.
C. If, at any time, elderly residents cannot be guaranteed, the property
shall be converted to comply with the standard apartment requirements
of this district.
D. Safety and Convenience Features. Proposed developments shall comply
with the most recent edition of Minimum Property Standards, Volume
I, "Housing for the Elderly," issued by the U.S. Department of Housing
and Urban Development.