[Ord. 1567, 6/4/1998, Section 2]
The purposes of the R-OA district are to:
a.
Provide a mixture of low-density residential and office uses in those
areas located between higher density and lower density zoning districts;
b.
Facilitate the preservation and reuse of buildings that are contributing
structures to a National Register Historic District;
c.
Provide opportunities for nonresidential uses that are compatible
with the surrounding residential environment.
d.
Encourage investment opportunities consistent with maintaining or
enhancing the character of the neighborhood.
[Ord. 1567, 6/4/1998, Section 2]
In this district, the land and structures may be used and structures
erected, altered, enlarged and maintained for the following uses only:
a.
Any use permitted in the R-2 district.
b.
Three-family dwellings, not exceeding two bedrooms per dwelling unit.
c.
Bed-and-breakfast establishments.
d.
Day-care center or Home (Child).
e.
Day-care center or Home (Adult).
f.
Community Centers.
g.
Personal Care Home for Adults (Small).
h.
Student Home.
i.
Offices.
j.
Mixed Use.
k.
Off-street Parking Areas.
l.
Rooming houses (not exceeding five persons per building).
[Ord. 1567, 6/4/1998, Section 2; Ord. 1840, 4/4/2006, Section
11]
Each lot in this district shall comply with the following minimum
requirements:
a.
Lot area.
One-family: 5,000 square feet.
Two and three-family: 8,000 square feet.
All other uses: 6,000 square feet.
b.
Lot width.
One-family: 50 feet.
Two and three-family: 75 feet.
All other uses: 50 feet.
c.
Front Yard Depth - new construction.
Front yard setbacks for new structures shall be no more than
nor less than 10% of the average front setback established by adjacent
buildings along the street. The average shall be calculated from the
front setbacks of the first two buildings along the street located
on each side of the new construction.
Off-street parking areas shall be setback 50 feet from the front
property line and five feet from side and rear property lines.
d.
Side yard width.
All structures: six feet.
e.
Rear yard depth.
Twenty percent of the depth of the lot measured from the front
building line to the nearest point of the rear lot line, but in no
case shall this be less than 15 feet.
f.
Lot coverage.
Maximum area that may be covered by buildings and other structures:
40%.
Maximum area that may be covered with surface off-street parking
areas including all driveways and aisleways: 30%.
g.
Minimum Open Space (all uses): 30%.
[Ord. 1567, 6/4/1998, Section 2]
Any structure in existence at the effective date of this ordinance
which does not conform to minimum setback and height requirements
may be used for any use permitted in this district provided all other
requirements are met.
[Ord. 1567, 6/4/1998, Section 2; amended by Ord. 1714, 11/26/2002,
Section 1]
A maximum of one building for residential use is allowed on
a single lot.
[Ord. 1567, 6/4/1998, Section 2; amended by Ord. 1794, 9/20/2004]
Building height contributes to the overall pattern and rhythm
of a streetscape. The vertical character of the streetscape is important
to maintain. Accordingly, the height of new buildings or building
additions along the street shall be no more or less than 30% of the
average of the heights of adjacent buildings along the street but
in no case shall the upper limit of the height range exceed 35 feet.
The average of adjacent buildings shall be calculated using the heights
of the first two buildings along the street located on each side of
the new construction. When any adjacent building exceeds 35 feet in
height, 35 feet shall be used to make the average calculation rather
than that building's actual height. Buildings located behind the front
building facing the street are not required to be built to a height
within the range but shall not be higher than the front building when
measured and viewed from the street. No buildings or other structures
(except for those provided under Section 503.d.2) shall exceed 35
feet.
[Ord. 1567, 6/4/1998, Section 2]
As specified in Part H of this chapter. Off-site parking for uses located in the C, General Commercial District, may be located in the R-OA district pursuant to Section 1807.d.
[Ord. 1567, 6/4/1998, Section 2]
See Section 707 of this chapter.
[Ord. 1567, 6/4/1998, Section 2]
Bed-and-breakfast Establishments are permitted in R-OA provided:
a.
The total number of guest rooms shall not exceed six on any individual
lot.
b.
Accessory buildings and detached garages used as one or more of the
allowed guest rooms shall not contain cooking facilities.
c.
The length of stay per guest shall be limited to 14 days per sixty-day
period.
d.
Off-street parking areas and driveways shall comply with the standards specified in Part H of this chapter subject to lot coverage limits applicable in the R-3H district. Driveways may be used as off-street parking areas except for that portion of a driveway located between the property line and the curb.
e.
One sign, permitted on each lot used for a Bed-and-breakfast Establishment,
shall:
f.
Meals for compensation may be provided only to guests of the bed-and-breakfast
establishment. If meals other than breakfast or complimentary snacks
are served, the owner must obtain any necessary permits from the State
College Health Department.
g.
Lot area, lot width, setbacks, lot coverage, open space, height,
and building size shall comply with the standards applicable in the
R-3H district.
h.
The owner or manager shall maintain his or her primary residence
on the premises.
[Ord. 1567, 6/4/1998, Section 2]
Day-care centers or homes for children or adults are permitted
in the R-OA zoning district provided:
a.
In addition to the parking requirements for any residential uses
on site, there shall be one off-street parking space for each employee
not living on the premises plus one off-street parking space for each
10 children or adults.
b.
The gross floor area shall comply with the standard regulations set
forth by the State of Pennsylvania.
c.
For child day-care centers there shall be an outdoor play area of
at least 100 square feet per child enclosed by a fence with a minimum
height of four feet.
