[Ord. 498, 9/13/2016, § 301]
1.
This Section establishes zoning districts and describes the use regulations
that apply to each district.
2.
Base zoning
districts establishes districts that divide the Borough into various
residential, commercial, and industrial zones. Each district establishes
uses that are permitted as a use by right (P); as a conditional use
(CU); or as a special exception (SE). A use permitted as of right
is compatible with the other uses within the purpose of the district
and therefore requires only administrative approval. Conditional uses
and special exceptions are those uses that may generate additional
impacts and may warrant additional standards and additional approval
process to ensure their compatibility and compliance with these zoning
requirements.
[Ord. 498, 9/13/2016, § 302]
The Borough is divided into the following zoning districts,
as shown in the Official Zoning Map attached hereto and incorporated
herein.[1] The following types of zoning districts are hereby established:
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SFR
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Single-Family Residential District
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NMU
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Neighborhood Mixed Use District
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MFR
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Multifamily Residential District
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CI
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Commercial Industrial Center
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NBC
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Neighborhood Business Center
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CFDD
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Carrie Furnace Development District
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[1]
Editor's Note: The Official Zoning Map is on file in the Borough
offices.
[Ord. 498, 9/13/2016, § 303]
Additional zoning districts may be added from time to time upon
the recommendation of the Planning Commission to the Borough Council
pursuant to this Chapter relating to zoning amendments.
[Ord. 498, 9/13/2016, § 304]
The map(s) delineating the boundaries of the various zoning districts, together with all matters and things shown on such maps, are adopted and approved, and collectively constitute the "Official Zoning Map." The Official Zoning Map is incorporated by reference and made a part of this Zoning Ordinance. These map(s) are on file in the Borough office. The Official Zoning Map carries the zoning district designations established in § 27-302 of this Chapter.
[Ord. 498, 9/13/2016, § 305]
1.
When definite distances in feet are not shown on the Zoning Map,
the following rules apply:
A.
Boundaries indicated as approximately following the right-of-way
(ROW) or center lines of streets, highways, or alleys shall be construed
to follow the center lines of streets, highways or alleys.
B.
Boundaries indicated as approximately following recorded lot lines
shall be construed as following such lot lines;
C.
Boundaries indicated as approximately following Borough limits shall
be construed as following the Borough boundary;
D.
Boundaries indicated as following railroad lines shall be construed
to be midway between the main tracks;
E.
Boundaries indicated as approximately following the center lines
of streams, rivers, canals, lakes, or other bodies of water shall
be construed to follow such center lines;
F.
Whenever any street, alley, or other public way not subject to zoning
regulations is vacated by official action of the Borough, the zoning
district line adjoining each side of such street, alley, or other
public way shall be automatically extended to the center of such vacation,
and all areas so involved shall then be subject to all regulations
of the extended districts; and
G.
Where physical features existing on the ground vary from those shown
on the Official Zoning Maps, or in other circumstances where the zoning
boundary is unclear, the affected party shall request an interpretation
from the Planning Commission.
[Ord. 498, 9/13/2016, § 306]
1.
No land, structure, building or development approval shall be issued
unless the proposed development conforms to the regulations prescribed
within the applicable zoning district and this Chapter.
2.
Three classifications of principal uses are established in this Chapter.
No principal use is permitted unless it is listed as a permitted use
by right (P), conditional use (CU), or special exception (SE) and
identified in the Table of Authorized Principal Uses (Table 7).[1] Uses permitted as principal uses or structures within each zoning district are those uses listed in the table of authorized principal uses (Table 7). Uses not specifically listed in Table 7 are allowable subject to the provision of this Section and Part 4 of these regulations. The classification of uses include:
A.
Permitted uses by right (P) are those authorized uses for which a
zoning approval will be issued by the Zoning Officer upon the Zoning
Officer's review of the application for development if the application
for development indicates compliance with this Chapter.
[1]
Editor's Note: Said table is included as an attachment to
this Chapter.
3.
Uses Not Listed. It is the intent of this Chapter to group similar or compatible land uses into specific zoning districts. Uses which are not specifically listed on the Tables of Authorized Uses (Principal and Accessory) shall not be permitted in the Borough unless determined to be a legitimate use, similar to a use specifically listed on the Tables of Authorized Uses (Principal and Accessory). Uses which are not specifically listed but are similar to a specifically listed use shall be permitted by conditional use in the same zoning district in which the similar specifically listed use is permitted. Borough Council shall make findings with regard to the similarity of the uses. In the event the Borough Council finds the use is similar and permissible as a conditional use within the proposed district, all standards and requirements related to the similar use within the district shall be applicable to the proposed use (see § 27-406, Subsection 36).
4.
Uses Preempted By State Statute. Notwithstanding any provision of
this Section to the contrary, uses that are required to be permitted
in any zoning district by state or federal statute may be permitted
in accordance with state or federal law whether or not the use is
included in the tables of Authorized Uses (Principal and Accessory).
5.
In all residential zoning districts, there shall only be one principal
use and structure on a lot.
6.
In all nonresidential zoning districts authorized by this Chapter,
two or more nonresidential principal buildings can occupy the same
lot and two or more authorized nonresidential uses may occupy the
same lot or building; provided, in all cases, that all applicable
requirements for each of the structures or uses can be met on the
lot.
7.
In addition to the provisions for principal uses, accessory uses shall also be permitted in accordance with the provisions of this Chapter. In all zoning districts, all accessory uses and structures shall be located on the same lot with the principal structure and use to which they are accessory. Accessory uses regulations are set forth in Part 3 of this Chapter.
[Ord. 498, 9/13/2016, § 307]
Bulk and area regulations for uses are specified in the tables
in each section for the specific zoning district.
[Ord. 498, 9/13/2016, § 308]
1.
Purpose. The Single-Family Residential District is intended primarily
as a residential district consisting of a variety of residential unit
types as identified in Table 7 in areas of the Borough and which promote
quality housing stock and strong neighborhoods.
A.
Authorized Principal Uses. See § 27-314, Table of Authorized Principal Uses (Table 7), for authorized principal uses and method of authorization in the district.
B.
Authorized Accessory Uses. See § 27-316, Table of Authorized Accessory Uses (Table 8), for authorized accessory uses and method of authorization in the district.
C.
Area and Bulk regulaTions. The area and bulk regulations within the
zoning district shall be subject to the standards identified in Table
1, except as they may be modified by the express standards and criteria
for the specific permitted uses, conditional uses, or uses by special
exception.
D.
Off-Street Parking and Loading. See Part 6 for off-street parking
and loading requirements.
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Table 1
SFR Single-Family Residential District
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Bulk and Areas Regulations
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Lot Area Per Dwelling Unit (minimum)
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2,800 square feet
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Lot Width (minimum)
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40 feet
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Height (maximum)
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35 feet
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Front Building Line (minimum)
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Varies (Subsection 1E)
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Side Building Line (minimum/total)
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5 feet
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Rear Building Line (minimum)
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20 feet*
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Lot Coverage (maximum)
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50%.
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Rear building line may be reduced to two feet for accessory
garages when the property fronts on a publicly owned alley.
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E.
Front Building Requirements. Front building lines vary for existing
dwellings along many blocks regardless of zoning district and the
intent of this Chapter is to maintain the existing character within
the community. The following provisions will be applied to determine
the minimum and maximum front building setback line:
(1)
The minimum front building setback line will be determined by
the average setback of the buildings on the block in which the proposed
building is located. The maximum front building setback shall not
be greater than the building with the greatest setback on the block.
[Ord. 498, 9/13/2016, § 309]
1.
Purpose. The Multifamily Residential District is primarily residential
in nature with moderate densities and allows for a variety of one-
and two-family attached and multifamily dwelling types.
A.
Authorized Principal Uses. See § 27-314, Table of Authorized Principal Uses (Table 7), for authorized principal uses and method of authorization in the district.
B.
Authorized Accessory Uses. See § 27-316, Table of Authorized Accessory Uses (Table 8), for authorized accessory uses and method of authorization in the district.
C.
Area and Bulk Regulations. The area and bulk regulations within the
zoning district shall be subject to the standards identified in Table
2, except as they may be modified by the express standards and criteria
for the specific permitted uses, conditional uses, or uses by special
exception.
D.
Off-Street Parking and Loading. See Part 6 for off-street parking
and loading requirements.
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Table 2
MFR Multifamily Residential District
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Bulk and Areas Regulations
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Lot Area Per Dwelling Unit
(minimum)
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2,500 square feet for single family
1,500 square feet per unit for two-family and townhouse
1,000 square feet per unit for all other multifamily uses
3,000 square feet all other uses
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Lot Width (minimum)
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30 feet
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Height (maximum)
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65 feet
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Front Building Line (minimum)
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15 feet
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Side Building Line (minimum/total)
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10 feet
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Rear Building Line (minimum)
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15 feet
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Lot Coverage (maximum)
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70%.
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[Ord. 498, 9/13/2016, § 310]
1.
Purpose. The NMU Neighborhood Mixed-Use District is to provide areas
for a mix of residential and low-intensity neighborhood commercial
facilities intended to serve the immediate area with goods and services.
The neighborhood mixed-use district is intended to provide convenience
opportunities intended to cater to the surrounding neighborhoods and
community but is not intended to house facilities which are high impact
and which may be more regional in their draw.
A.
Authorized Principal Uses. See § 27-314, Table of Authorized Principal Uses (Table 7), for authorized principal uses and method of authorization in the NMU District.
B.
Authorized Accessory Uses. See § 27-316, Table of Authorized Accessory Uses (Table 8), for authorized accessory uses and method of authorization in the NMU District.
C.
Area and Bulk Regulations. The area and bulk regulations within the
NMU Zoning District shall be subject to the standards identified in
Table 3, except as they may be modified by the express standards and
criteria for the specific permitted uses, conditional uses, or uses
by special exception.
D.
Off-Street Parking and Loading. See Part 6 for off-street parking
and loading requirements.
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Table 3
NMU Neighborhood Mixed-Use District
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Bulk and Areas Regulations
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Lot Area Per Dwelling Unit
(minimum)
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2,500 square feet for single family
1,500 square feet per unit for two-family and townhouse
1,000 square feet per unit for all other multifamily uses
3,000 square feet all other uses
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Lot Width (minimum)
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40 feet
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Height (maximum)
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65 feet
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Front Building Line (minimum)
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Varies (see Subsection 1E)
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Side Building Line (minimum/total)
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5 feet
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Rear Building Line (minimum)
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15 feet*
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Lot Coverage (maximum)
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70%
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Rear building line may be reduced to two feet for accessory
garages when the property fronts on a publicly owned alley.
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E.
Front Building Requirements. Front building lines vary for existing
dwellings along many blocks, regardless of zoning district, and the
intent of this Chapter is to maintain the existing character within
the community. The following provisions will be applied to determine
the minimum and maximum front building setback line:
(1)
The minimum front building setback line will be determined by
the average setback of the buildings on the block in which the proposed
building is located. The maximum front building setback shall not
be greater than the building with the greatest setback on the block.
[Ord. 498, 9/13/2016, § 311]
1.
Purpose. The CI Commercial Industrial Center provides diverse commercial
development and redevelopment opportunities in the core established
commercial areas in the Borough.
A.
Authorized Principal Uses. See § 27-314, Table of Authorized Principal Uses (Table 7), for authorized principal uses and method of authorization in the CI distrIct.
B.
Authorized Accessory Uses. See § 27-316, Table of Authorized Accessory Uses (Table 8), for authorized accessory uses and method of authorization in the CI District.
C.
Area and Bulk Regulations. The area and bulk regulations within the
CI Zoning District shall be subject to the standards identified in
Table 4, except as they may be modified by the express standards and
criteria for the specific permitted uses, conditional uses, or uses
by special exception.
D.
Off-Street Parking and Loading. See Part 6 for off-street parking
and loading requirements.
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Table 4
CI Commercial Industrial Center District
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Bulk and Areas Regulations
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Lot Size (minimum)
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20,000 square feet
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Lot Width (minimum)
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200 feet
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Height (maximum)
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65 feet
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Front Building Line (minimum)
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15 feet
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Side Building Line (minimum)
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10 feet
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Rear Building Line (minimum)
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15 feet
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Lot Coverage (maximum)
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60%
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[Ord. 498, 9/13/2016, § 312]
1.
Purpose. The NBC Neighborhood Business Center District is intended
to provide for a small-scale neighborhood service-oriented shopping
area providing a commercial focal point to Rankin at the gateway to
the Borough.
A.
Authorized Principal Uses. See § 27-314, Table of Authorized Principal Uses (Table 7), for authorized principal uses and method of authorization in the NBC District.
B.
Authorized Accessory Uses. See § 27-316, Table of Authorized Accessory Uses (Table 8), for authorized accessory uses and method of authorization in the NBC District.
C.
Area and Bulk Regulations. The area and bulk regulations within the
RD Zoning District shall be subject to the standards identified in
Table 5, except as they may be modified by the express standards and
criteria for the specific permitted uses, conditional uses and uses
by special exception.
D.
Off-Street Parking and Loading. See Part 6 for off-street parking
and loading requirements.
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Table 5
NBC Neighborhood Business Center District
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Bulk and Areas Regulations
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Lot size (minimum)
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10,000 square feet
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Lot Width (minimum)
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100 feet
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Height (maximum)
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65 feet
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Front Building Line (minimum)
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15 feet
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Side Building Line (minimum)
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10 feet
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Rear Building Line (minimum)
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15 feet
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Lot Coverage (maximum)
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70%
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[Ord. 498, 9/13/2016, § 313]
1.
Intent and Purpose.
A.
The purpose of the CFDD is to create a cohesive development pattern
on the former site of Carrie Furnace located in the Boroughs of Swissvale
and Rankin. The intent of the CFDD is to allow for a set of comprehensive
regulations that are mirrored in each borough and allow for master
planning of the site by a single developer, or multiple developers,
with continuity in the development pattern. Development in the CFDD
shall be guided by the following principles:
(1)
Create a district that provides for development/redevelopment
of the Carrie Furnace site and is consistent in the Boroughs of Swissvale
and Rankin.
(2)
Encourage a mix of complementary land uses that emphasize creation
of job opportunities.
(3)
Attract employers and business that stimulate economic growth
in the communities.
(4)
Provide for flexibility in design and development while maintaining
cohesive development patterns.
(5)
Allows for small-scale commercial and retail support services
that serve larger job-intensive uses intended for the district.
(6)
Create an environment where buildings and the landscapes contribute
to the physical definition of streets as civic places. Proposed streets
should adequately accommodate vehicles while respecting pedestrian
needs.
(7)
Encourage architectural and landscape design that responds to
the local climate, topography, history, and building practice.
(8)
Provide for an interconnected open space network of trails,
pedestrian sidewalks and green spaces that offer public access throughout
the development. The river frontage should be used as an asset to
connect the local community back to the Monongahela River.
2.
Master Plan Requirements.
A.
Prior to the development of any lot or parcel in the CFDD District, an overall Master Plan shall be approved by the Borough Council. The Master Plan will be submitted to the Planning Commission for review and recommendations prior to approval by Council. An approved Master Plan will serve as a preliminary land development approval as required by the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO) [Chapter 22]. After approval of the Master Plan, individual development parcels will be permitted to proceed directly to final land development approval as required by the SALDO.
B.
Submission of an application for a Master Plan approval shall, at
a minimum, contain the following information:
(1)
A Master Plan for the overall CFDD is encouraged; however, a
minimum of 20 acres shall be submitted for Master Plan approval at
any one time.
(2)
The Master Plan shall demonstrate a comprehensive and cohesive
vision and design for the development.
(4)
The plans submitted for Master Plan approval shall provide sufficient
details and information to demonstrate it meets the district requirements
including but not limited to:
(g)
Signage standards pursuant to Part 7.
(5)
A traffic study that demonstrates the required level of service
for each proposed roadway shall be provided for all master planned
areas.
(6)
All information required in the SALDO [Chapter 22] for preliminary subdivision and land development approval.
(7)
The Master Plan may have future development areas depicted in
a schematic or conceptual manner due to potential future, unknown
impacts of market-driven forces that may change future development
facilities.
[Added by Ord. No. 564,
6/7/2022]
3.
4.
Building and Lot Configuration.
A.
Minimum lot size: none.
B.
Maximum lot size: none.
C.
Minimum lot width: none.
D.
Minimum lot depth: none.
E.
Lot coverage. Impervious surfaces shall not exceed 85% of the total
lot area for individual lots.
F.
Building height: maximum of 60 feet (subject to the requirements
of Table 6)
G.
Front build-to line (principal buildings must be placed at the build-to
line):
[Amended by Ord. No. 564, 6/7/2022]
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Table 6
Setback/Building Setback
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Street Classification
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Build-to Line
(feet)
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Building Height
(feet)
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Right-of-Way
(feet)
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Local Road
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20
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60
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Collector Road
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20
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60
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Boulevard
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20
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60
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*
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NOTE:
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Right-of-way to be approved by Rankin Borough Zoning Officer.
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H.
Minimum side yard setback: 10 feet.
I.
Minimum rear yard setback: 10 feet.
5.
Street and Traffic Circulation Standards.
A.
Streets are intended for use by vehicular and pedestrian traffic
and to provide access to lots and open spaces.
B.
Streets shall generally terminate at other streets, forming a network.
Internal streets shall connect wherever possible. Culs-de-sac shall
be avoided but may be permissible, subject to approval of Borough
Council, when it determines, at its sole discretion, a cul-de-sac
is necessary to accommodate specific site conditions where no other
options exist. If proposing use of a cul-de-sac, the applicant shall
have the burden of proof to demonstrate compliance with this requirement.
C.
If a Master Plan submission does not encompass the entire Carrie
Furnace site for approval, then the applicant shall provide for logical
street and pedestrian connections to the adjacent parcel(s).
D.
Sidewalks along roadways should provide for continuous circulation
throughout the development and shall connect to public green spaces,
parks and trails.
E.
A hierarchy of street shall be established at the time of Master
Plan approval in compliance with the following requirements:
(1)
Collector Street. The CFDD shall be required to have a Collector
Street designed to circulate throughout the entire development and
connect to the primary access to the site. The collector street system
shall be designed in accordance with Figures 2 through Figure 4. Figure
1 shall be used for the collector street in the event a traffic study
determines the need for all or portions of the collector street system
require four lanes; otherwise, the applicant has discretion in use
of the collector street typical sections.
(2)
Local Streets. Local streets will connect to other local streets
and to the collector street system. The applicant shall have the discretion
of using Figures 5 through Figures 7 for the local road system.
(3)
All streets in the CFDD shall be designed in accordance with
the typical sections Figure 2 through Figure 8.
(a)
Applicant may coordinate alternate roadway figures/roadway sections
in addition to standard Figures 1 through 8 with the Rankin Borough
Zoning Officer if the typical figures would cause undue difficulty
or expense in developing the site and/or are not compatible with the
proposed uses and/or facilities.
[Added by Ord. No. 564, 6/7/2022[1]]
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also repealed former Subsection
5F, regarding parking on collector and local roadways, and former
Subsection 5G, regarding use of typical sections and BMPs, which immediately
followed this subsection.
6.
Public Green Space, Parks and Trail Standards.
A.
The Master Plan shall provide for an interconnected system of public
green space, parks and trails throughout the development. The Monongahela
River should be treated as the focal point of these public spaces,
providing public access along and to the riverfront.
B.
A minimum of 10% of the master planned area shall be set aside for
public green space, parks and trails. Easements and maintenance agreements
shall be provided for all dedicated green space, parks and trails.
C.
A minimum of 50% of the dedicated green space area required in Subsection
6B shall include active recreation and associated landscape amenities,
such as seating and trails.
D.
A minimum of 50% of the river frontage of each master planned area
shall be publicly accessible through the use of linear parks, trails
or greenways.
E.
The system of public green space, parks and trails shall be connected
to the sidewalk system along streets to facilitate circulation and
access to these amenities throughout the development.
F.
If the submission does not include the complete Carrie Furnace site
for Master Plan approval, then the applicant shall provide for logical
continuation and/or connection of the public green space, parks and
trail connections to the adjacent site(s).
7.
Parking and Loading Standards.
B.
Surface parking areas shall be masked from public frontage along
a street by a building, vegetative screening, wall or fence. A low
wall, fence or hedge shall be installed at the same setback along
the front yard build-to line of each parcel. The intent of this requirement
is to create character in the streetscape and provide for a continuous
street wall only broken by access points for vehicular or pedestrian
access.
C.
Vehicular entrances limited to passenger vehicles only to parking
lots, garages, and parking structures shall be no wider than 24 feet
at the frontage. Any other entrances that may include circulation
of trucks, semitrucks, delivery trucks, or other vehicles larger than
passenger vehicles may have wider entrances as coordinated with the
Rankin Borough Zoning Officer.
[Amended by Ord. No. 564, 6/7/2022]
D.
On-street parallel parking shall be counted in the total number of
required parking spaces.
G.
The applicant is required to demonstrate that each proposed building
or use has adequate area set aside for deliveries suitable for the
intended use.
8.
Landscape Standard.
A.
A landscape plan shall be provided at the time of Master Plan approval
for all public green spaces, parks and trails as well as public rights-of-way.
B.
Street trees shall be provided in accordance with typical Subsection
8A through G and shall include trees planted in a regularly spaced
staggered pattern of alternating species with shade canopies of a
height that, at maturity, clears at least one story.
C.
A landscape plan shall be provided for individual lots at the time
of final land development approval. When typical sections are used
for Master Plan approval that require trees outside of the public
ROW, then at the time of submission of the final land development
plan, a landscape plan shall include street trees on the lot as required
in accordance with the typical section. The street trees provided
on the lot shall be required in addition to the landscape requirement
of this Section.
D.
Planting Requirement. For every 1,500 square feet of impervious surface,
the landscape plan shall contain a minimum of one over-story tree
and three shrubs (excluding any street trees). All landscape plans
shall include a table that demonstrates compliances with this planting
requirement.
E.
A planted green space buffer, a minimum of 10 feet wide, shall be
provided along the sides and rear of all lots. This buffer may be
reduced at the discretion of the Council Borough in the event similar
uses are being planned on adjacent lots.
F.
All pedestrian trails shall be a minimum of six feet wide and constructed
of a two-inch bituminous wearing surface placed on six inches of 2A
crushed stone.
G.
Each building and/or lot shall provide an adequate area for trash
receptacle and/or dumpster. Trash facilities shall be located at the
rear of the lot or building and shall be entirely contained within
a screened enclosure. Enclosures shall match the character of the
buildings and general character of the district.
9.
Lighting Standards.
A.
At the time of submission for Master Plan approval, a lighting plan
shall be submitted for all public spaces, including streets, public
parks and greenways.
B.
The proposed types of lighting shall be detailed in the Master Plan
submission, including fixture type, spacing and locations.
C.
The proposed lighting plan shall create a safe and attractive nighttime
environment and shall provide for logical and safe movement throughout
the development.
[Ord. 498, 9/13/2016, § 314]
Table 7 establishes the authorized principal uses and the zoning
districts where the principal use is authorized and method of authorization.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Table 7 is included as an attachment to this
Chapter.
[Ord. 498, 9/13/2016, § 316]
Accessory uses shall be permitted in accordance with Table 8.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Table 8 is included as an attachment to this
Chapter.
[Ord. 498, 9/13/2016, § 317]
1.
Permitted Accessory Uses. Accessory uses and structures permitted
by this Chapter are listed in the Table of Authorized Accessory Uses
and Structures (Table 8). Accessory uses and structures which are
not specifically listed in the table shall not be permitted in the
Borough.
A.
Accessory structures and uses, with the exception of authorized signs
and fences, shall not be located in the required front yard of any
lot in any zoning district.
B.
The location of permitted nonresidential accessory structures is
governed by the same dimensional regulations as set forth for the
principal use or principal structure or structures.
C.
Accessory structures shall be counted towards the maximum lot coverage
on a lot and in no case shall exceed the maximum lot coverage for
the district in which it is located when considering all structures
on the lot.
D.
Accessory uses shall not include the conduct of trade or business
unless permitted in conjunction with an authorized principal use that
permits trade or business.
E.
All permanent accessory structures shall be set back a minimum of
five feet from any side or rear property line except were specifically
authorized in elsewhere in this Chapter.
F.
Not more than one accessory structure by type shall be permitted
on an individual lot (e.g., shed, play structure, etc.).
G.
Accessory structures shall not exceed the height of the principal
structure.
H.
Accessory uses shall be conducted on the same lot as the principal
use to which it is related; and clearly incidental to, and customarily
found in connection with, the principal use or structure.
I.
Where a principal use or structure is permitted, such use may include
accessory uses and structures subject to this Section.
J.
Accessory buildings or uses shall not be constructed or established
on a lot until the construction of the principal structure is completed
or the principal use is established.
K.
For urban agriculture accessory structures only, structures may be
built and utilized on a directly adjacent lot, without having to consolidate
the lots.
[Ord. 498, 9/13/2016, § 318]
1.
Fences and Walls.
A.
B.
Fences and Walls Accessory to a Nonresidential Use. The following
fences and walls may be erected as an accessory structure to a nonresidential
use in any yard:
C.
General Requirements for Fences and Walls.
(1)
No fence in any district shall be erected in such a manner so
as to obstruct visibility as a street or driveway intersection, in
accordance with this Chapter.
(2)
Fences for public or private tennis courts and similar outdoor
recreational facilities may be erected up to 10 feet in height, if
constructed of a chain-link material.
(3)
A retaining wall of any height may be erected along any property line or in any required yard where it is needed to prevent a landslide or other hazardous condition. The location and placement of retaining walls shall meet the requirements of the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance of the Borough [Chapter 22]. Wall in excess of six feet in height shall have a safety feature place along the top of the wall such as a fence or railing erected along in all areas that exceed six feet.
(4)
Fences located along a property boundary shall be set back a
minimum of 12 inches from the property line.
(5)
The owner of any fence or wall shall be responsible for maintaining
it in good repair. If a fence or wall is not being properly maintained,
the Zoning Administrator shall give written notice to the owner to
repair or remove the fence or wall within the time period stipulated
by the notice. Failure to comply with the order shall be considered
a violation of this Chapter.
2.
Swimming Pools. Swimming pools shall be permitted in all zoning districts
subject to the following requirements:
A.
In residential areas, pools and accessory decks attached to a pool
shall be erected only in a rear yard, provided that they are no closer
than 10 feet to any lot line.
B.
In-ground pools in all zoning districts shall be enclosed by a fence,
constituting a barrier to small children, at least four feet in height
and equipped with a gate and a lock. Fencing for a pool shall comply
with the requirements of this Chapter.
C.
Aboveground pools in all zoning district having vertical walls over four feet above ground level and removable steps are not required to be fenced; provided the owner shall remove said steps when the pool is not in use to prevent access by small children. All other aboveground swimming pools shall be fenced in accordance with the requirements of Subsection 1 of this Section.
D.
Outdoor lighting, if any, shall be shielded and/or reflected away
from adjoining properties so that no direct beam of light, but only
diffuse or reflected light, enters adjoining properties.
3.
Satellite Dish Antenna. A satellite dish antenna is a permitted accessory
structure in any zoning district; however, it must be mounted to the
principal structure and shall not project more than two feet from
the structure.
4.
Dumpsters. Dumpsters located in the NBC, CI and PWD Districts shall
be screened from adjacent uses and streets by a six-foot hedge, fence
or other structure.
5.
Construction Sheds or Trailers. Construction sheds or trailers shall
be permitted in any district of the Borough, subject to the following
restrictions:
A.
Such construction trailers and construction sheds shall be located
on the lot on which construction is progressing and shall not be located
within 25 feet of the boundary line of any abutting residential lot.
B.
Such construction trailers and construction sheds shall be used only
as temporary field offices and for storage of incidental equipment
and supplies, and not for any dwelling use whatsoever.
C.
No combustible materials shall be stored in the construction trailer
or construction shed.
D.
All construction trailers or construction sheds shall have at least
10 feet on all sides for clearance. Two or more construction trailers
can be joined for passage from trailer to trailer.
E.
Such construction trailers shall not be moved to or construction
sheds erected on a construction site until the date on or after which
construction actually commences and shall be removed from such site
within 30 days after completion of construction. If construction is
interrupted and ceases for more than 60 days, the construction trailer
shall be removed until actual construction commences again.
