[Ord. 8-1994, 12/12/1994, § 800; as amended by
Ord. 6-2007, 10/8/2007]
In all districts, in accordance with every use, there shall
be provided at the time any new building or structure is erected or
any existing building is converted to a new use, or increased in capacity,
off-street parking spaces in accordance with the requirements of this
section. The facilities required herein shall be available throughout
the hours of operation of the particular business or use for which
they are provided.
A. All
vehicle parking spaces shall contain a minimum of 180 square feet
and shall have a width of not less than nine feet.
B. All
parking spaces and parking areas shall be graded for proper drainage
and shall be designed to provide for the orderly and safe parking
or storage of vehicles. Parking areas proposed to serve fewer than
five vehicles shall, at a minimum, be covered with compacted stone
to provide a durable, dustless wearing surface. Parking areas proposed
to serve five or more vehicles shall be surfaced with an asphalt,
concrete, or other pavement approved by the Borough. All such uses
shall be maintained in good condition by the property owner.
C. Off-street
parking spaces for all residential uses shall be located on the same
lot as the dwelling unit(s) to be served, either inside or outside
of a building. Off-street parking for nonresidential uses may be located
on a lot other than that containing the principal use, but shall be
situated within 300 feet of the use being served. Such remote parking
shall, however, remain under the control of the owner or operator
of the use to which it is appurtenant.
D. Off-street
parking spaces provided for all residential uses (except single-family
dwellings) in the R-1, R-2, and C-1 Districts shall be situated in
the rear yard of the property served. Where, however, no space is
available at the rear of the property, such parking may be provided
in a side yard. No parking shall be permitted in the front yard of
such residential uses, except as may be authorized by the Borough
Zoning Hearing Board.
E. Adequate provisions shall be made for ingress and egress to all parking spaces. Access to off-street parking areas shall be limited to a minimal number of well defined locations. In no case shall unrestricted access along the length of a street or alley upon which the parking abuts be permitted, except where the parking area is less than 35 feet in depth. (See also Subsection
F below.) Parking areas shall be designed so there will be no need for motorists to back over public walkways or rights-of-way.
F. All
off-street parking spaces and parking areas (except as provided in
subsection (E) above and those associated with single family dwellings)
shall be physically separated from the street or alley onto which
they access by means of a curb, concrete or other acceptable parking
barrier, or planted barrier strip in order to control traffic movements.
G. Any
lighting which is used to illuminate off-street parking areas shall
be mounted and shielded in such a manner to effectively eliminate
direct glare on adjacent properties or upon public streets.
H. Provision
of Spaces.
(1) Off-street parking shall be provided as set forth in Table 1 below.
In the case of any building, structure or premises, the use of which
is not specifically mentioned herein, the provisions for a use so
mentioned and to which said use is similar shall apply.
(2) Applicants proposing new retail development in the C-2 Commercial
District need not provide off-street parking spaces as required in
Table 1 below but are encouraged to provide as many spaces as possible
for their use(s). The Borough Council shall review each proposal in
this district and ultimately determine the number of spaces that must
be provided.
I. Due
to the absence of available undeveloped space in the C-2 Commercial
District, new uses or structures proposed in this zone need not provide
off-street parking as required in Table 1. New businesses are however
encouraged to provide as much off-street parking for their establishments
as may be possible.
Table 1
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Off-Street Parking Schedule
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Use Classification
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Spaces Required
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Residential Uses
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1.
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Single- and two-family dwelling units (attached and detached)
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2 for each dwelling unit
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2.
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Multifamily dwelling units, including conversion apartments
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2 for each dwelling unit
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3.
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Mobile home parks
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2 for each dwelling unit
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4.
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Accessory residential uses
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2 for each dwelling unit
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Institutional Uses
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4.
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Churches, social halls or similar places of public or private
assembly
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1 for each 4 seats, plus 1 for each employee
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5.
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Schools
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A.
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Elementary schools
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1 for each 2 classrooms, plus 1 for each employee
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B.
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Middle or high schools or postsecondary education facilities
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1 for each 4 seats of auditorium or gymnasium capacity, whichever
is greater
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6.
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Nursing or personal care homes
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1 for each 4 beds, plus 1 for each 2 employees
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7.
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Group homes
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1 for each 2 residents, plus 1 employee space
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8.
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Day-care centers
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1 for each 5 students/clients, plus 1 for each employee
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Commercial/Retail Uses
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9.
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Retail stores or business establishments
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1 for each 500 square feet of gross floor area
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10.
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Food markets or grocery stores
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1 for each 200 square feet of gross floor area
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11.
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Convenience food markets
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1 for each 100 square feet of gross floor area
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12.
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Restaurants and taverns
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1 for each 3 customer seats, plus 1 for each employee
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13.
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Clubs, lodges and similar facilities
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1 for each 100 square feet of gross floor area
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14.
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Professional offices and financial institutions
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1 for each 250 square feet of gross floor area, plus 1 for each
2 employees
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15.
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Medical, dental or veterinary clinics or animal hospitals
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3 for each doctor or physician's assistant, plus 1 for each
2 employees
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16.
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Motels, bed-and-breakfast establishments or other transient
lodging facilities
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1 for each guest room, plus 1 for each 2 employees
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17.
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Automotive repair garages or service stations
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1 for each 300 square feet of gross floor area, plus 1 for each
employee
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18.
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Public entertainment facilities
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1 for each 4 persons of total facility capacity
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19.
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Funeral facilities
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1 for each 4 seats, with a minimum of 12 spaces
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Industrial Uses
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20.
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Industrial operations, including warehouses
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1 for each 2 employees in the maximum work shift
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Recreational Uses
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21.
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Public, semipublic or private parks, playgrounds or recreational
uses
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1 for each 5 persons of total facility capacity
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22.
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Campgrounds
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1 for each camping space, plus 1 additional space for each 5
camping spaces
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[Ord. 8-1994, 12/12/1994, § 801]
Off-street loading berths or spaces shall be provided in connection
with every commercial, industrial or institutional building exceeding
6,000 square feet in gross floor area which requires the delivery
or shipment of merchandise or materials. Such accommodations shall
meet the following requirements:
A. Each
off-street loading space or berth shall not be less than 12 feet in
width, 50 feet in length, and shall have an overhead clearance of
no less than 14 feet, exclusive of drives or maneuvering area. The
loading area shall be entirely located on the lot being served, either
inside or outside of a building, and shall be designed so that there
will be no need for drivers to use or back over public walkways or
rights-of-way.
B. All
off-street loading spaces shall be physically separated from the street
or alley onto which they access by means of a curb, concrete or other
acceptable parking barrier, or planted barrier strip in order to control
traffic movements.
C. Loading
areas and spaces shall be constructed at grade level whenever possible.
When necessary, ramps may be permitted, with a grade not exceeding
5% and protection against water impoundment or drifting snow.
D. The
number of loading spaces required shall be as set forth in Table 2
below.
Table 2
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Off-Street Loading Schedule
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Gross Floor Area
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Berths Required
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6,000 to 10,000 square feet
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One
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10,001 to 50,000 square feet
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Two
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over 50,000 square feet
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Two, plus one for each additional 50,000 square feet
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[Ord. 8-1994, 12/12/1994, § 802]
To minimize traffic congestion and control street access in
the interest of public safety, and to encourage the appropriate development
of street and road access, the following standards shall apply to
the construction or creation of all new driveways or access drives:
A. Every
building or lot shall have access to a public street or an approved
private street. Where possible, all residential lots shall access
onto a local street rather than a collector road. Access shall require
a driveway or highway occupancy permit in accordance with PennDOT
standards or Borough driveway requirements.
B. Except
in the case of single and two-family dwellings, all driveways shall
be designed so that there will be no need for motorists to back over
public rights-of-way.
C. The
number of driveways or access drives provided shall be the fewest
required to adequately serve the needs of the abutting property. The
total number of driveways or access drives shall not exceed two per
lot, except where frontages of exceptional length occur. In cases
where frontages are 50 feet or less, each lot shall be limited to
one driveway or access drive.
D. A
common driveway serving two adjoining lots may be permitted; provided,
that the lot owners involved submit a mutually-acknowledged agreement
subjecting said lots to such use to the Borough.
E. Driveways
or access drives shall be constructed of a durable all-weather material
and shall not exceed 35 feet in width, except as may be increased
by curve radii.
F. Driveways
and access drives should be located where street alignment and profiles
are favorable, where there are no sharp curves or steep grades and
where sight distance in conjunction with the driveway would be deemed
enough not to jeopardize safe traffic operation.
G. Driveways
or access drives shall not cross a street right-of-way line within:
(1) Forty feet of the right-of-way line of an intersecting street.
(2) Five feet of a fire hydrant, catch basin or drain inlet.
(3) Ten feet of the property line of a commercial or industrial use.
H. Driveways
and access drives shall be designed and constructed in such a manner
to avoid impairing drainage within a street right-of-way or any adjacent
area. Where determined necessary by Borough officials, a drainage
pipe with a diameter of at least 15 inches shall be installed under
the driveway or access drive by the property owner.
I. In
addition to the standards set forth above, the driveway and access
drive design guidelines contained in Table 3 shall be utilized to
the greatest extent possible in the design and construction of such
facilities.
Table 3
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Driveway and Access Drive Design Guidelines
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Type of Development
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Min. Width
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Max. Width
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Min. Curb Radius
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Min. Intervals
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Min. Sight Distance
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Single Unit Residential
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10 feet
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15%
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10 feet
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40 feet
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150 feet
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Multiunit Residential
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20 feet
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12%
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15 feet
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40 feet
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200 feet
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Non-residential Uses
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15 feet
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8%
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15 feet
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40 feet
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300 feet
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