[Ord. No. 2019-10, 8/1/2019]
The purpose of this district is to provide a place for high
density development in close proximity to high-traffic-volume corridors.
Most types of high-density residential land use are appropriate.
[Ord. No. 2019-10, 8/1/2019]
1.
The following uses in the Exhibit 1: Zoning Use Matrix[1] are permitted by right in this zoning district conditioned on the requirements of Part 24 and provided the use type, dimensional and all other applicable requirements of this chapter are met.
[1]
Editor's Note: Said exhibit is included as an attachment to this chapter.
[Ord. No. 2019-10, 8/1/2019]
1.
The following conditional uses available in the Exhibit 1: Zoning
Use Matrix and their accessory uses may be permitted following a review
and recommendation by the Planning Commission in accordance with the
provisions of Part 24, and other applicable provisions listed herein,
and approval by the Board of Commissioners.
[Ord. No. 2019-10, 8/1/2019]
1.
The following uses available in the Exhibit 1: Zoning Use Matrix
and their accessory uses may be permitted when authorized as a special
exception by the Zoning Hearing Board, subject to the provisions of
Part 24:
A.
Any use of the same general character as those uses permitted by
right and condition in the U-Urban Residential District. Evidence
shall be submitted documenting the similarity and difference between
the proposed uses and the uses permitted by right or condition to
which the proposed use is not similar.
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1.
Accessory uses or structures on the same lot which are customarily incidental to the permitted use and primary structure are permitted by right. Only the following accessory uses are permitted in this part. These uses shall comply with all yard regulations, except as modified by the provisions contained within § 27-1708, Residential Accessory Uses:
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The following dimensional requirements in this section and § 27-807 apply to each use permitted in the U District by right, by condition and by special exception, subject to further applicable provisions of this chapter. The most restrictive dimensional requirement for each use shall apply. All principal uses allowed in the district that utilize an on-lot sewage disposal supply shall have a minimum of one acre.
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Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage, Height Regulations
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Principal Use
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Minimum Lot Area
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Minimum Lot Width
(feet)
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Maximum Building Coverage
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Maximum Impervious Coverage
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Maximum Building and Structure Height, Unless Otherwise Specified
(feet)
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Single-family detached dwelling
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6,000 square feet
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60
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30%
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40%
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35
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Single-family semidetached dwelling
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3,500 square feet
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35
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35%
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45%
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35
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(maximum gross density of six dwelling units per acre)
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Single-family attached dwelling
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2,750 square feet
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22
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50%
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60%
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35
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(maximum gross density of six dwelling units per acre)
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Mobile home park
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10 acres
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(maximum gross density of four dwelling units per acre)
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Agriculture
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10 acres
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300
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20%
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30%
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35
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Educational institution
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4 acres
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250
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20%
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30%
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35
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Place of worship
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2 acres
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200
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20%
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30%
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35
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Multifamily dwellings
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2 acres
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100
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30%
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40%
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35
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(maximum gross density of six dwelling units per acre)
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Group care facility
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3 acres
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200
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15%
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25%
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35
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(maximum gross density of five dwelling units per acre)
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Public utility structures necessary for transmission such as
well house, switching station, etc.
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No minimum
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None
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None
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None
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35
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Life care center
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3 acres
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300
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20%
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30%
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35
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(maximum gross density of five dwelling units per acre)
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All other uses unless otherwise specified
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1 acre
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100
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20%
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30%
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35
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Principal Use
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Front Yard2
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Side Yard1
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Rear Yard
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All uses unless otherwise specified
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25 feet
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10 feet
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25 feet
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NOTES:
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Side yard and rear yards are in addition to buffer yards except as provided in § 27-1803.
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Unenclosed front porches may encroach up to five feet into the
required front yard.
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-See Figure 11 in Exhibit 2: Typical Residential Lot Layouts
for example.
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[Ord. No. 2019-10, 8/1/2019]
1.
Any new land development or subdivisions shall utilize architectural-grade
cladding and enhanced architectural features on all newly constructed
or renovated buildings.
2.
All roof mounted or nonresidential HVAC systems or building machinery
shall be shielded from view utilizing appropriate screening as displayed
in the Lower Macungie Township Design Guidelines.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Said Design Guidelines are included as an attachment to this chapter.
3.
All new land development or subdivisions shall include illuminated
monument entrance signs per this chapter and the Lower Macungie Township
Design Guidelines with associated seasonal landscaping beds and plantings.
4.
All new land development or subdivisions shall naturalize all stormwater
management features per this chapter and to the satisfaction of the
Township.
5.
Single-family attached dwellings/townhomes shall have no more than
four units in a single bank.
