A.
The LDR District is a low-density, single-family residential district
intended to preserve the existing character of its open spaces and
architecture.
B.
Lot occupation.
(2)
A building shall be located in relation to the property line
except when abutting a street. The setback shall be measured from
the edge of the public right-of-way, with setbacks as shown in Table
4.1, LDR Form Standards.
C.
Building configuration shall be according to Table 4.1, LDR Form
Standards, and the following:
(2)
Building height shall be as specified in § 155-3.3, Building height, and shall be as shown in Table 4.1, LDR Form Standards.
(a)
In determining the mean level of the ground or the lowest level
of the ground surrounding the building, the following may be excluded:
openings in the foundation wall which provide for ingress and egress
and/or light and air and which do not total more than eight feet in
length.
(3)
Chimneys and up to one cupola, finial or similar projection
may be allowed to exceed maximum building height up to an additional
10 feet.
(4)
For a building with a low-sloped roof, the height is limited
to two stories and 28 feet maximum. For buildings with a steep-sloped
roof, roof pitch greater than 5:12 up to and including 12:12, the
maximum height is three stories and 35 feet maximum.
E.
Fences and walls shall be according to § 155-3.7, Fences and walls, and the following:
(1)
Fence type shall regulated by district and as specified in Table 3.7.2, Fence Type by District.
(2)
Fence height shall be according to Table 3.7.1, Fence Height.
J.
Ambience standards shall be according to § 155-3.11, Ambience Standards.
Table 4.1. LDR Form Standards
Table 4.1.1. LDR1 Dimensional Standards
| ||
---|---|---|
Lot Occupation (See § 155-3.4, Lot occupation.)
| ||
A
|
Lot width
|
200 feet minimum
|
Lot area
|
90,000 square feet minimum
| |
Impervious surface
|
20% maximum
| |
Setbacks (See § 155-3.5, Frontages.)1
| ||
Principal Building (feet)
| ||
B
|
Front
|
100 minimum
|
C
|
Side
|
20 minimum
|
D
|
Rear
|
25 minimum
|
Accessory Buildings and Structures (feet)2
| ||
E
|
Front (measured from rear of PB)
|
20 minimum
|
F
|
Front corner
|
100 minimum
|
G
|
Side
|
10 minimum
|
H
|
Rear
|
10 minimum
|
Building Height (maximum) (See § 155-3.3, Building height.)
| ||
I
|
Principal building3, 4
|
2 to 3 stories up to 35 feet
|
Accessory building
|
2 stories up to 20 feet 2
| |
Accessory structure
|
1 story up to 15 feet
| |
Frontage Yard Types (See § 155-3.5, Frontages.)
| ||
Common yard
|
Permitted
| |
Fence yard
|
Permitted
| |
Shallow yard
|
Not permitted
| |
Urban yard
|
Not permitted
| |
Pedestrian forecourt
|
Not permitted
| |
Vehicular forecourt
|
Not permitted
| |
Facade Types (See § 155-3.5I.)
| ||
Parking (See Article VIII, Parking Standards.)
|
NOTES:
| |
---|---|
1
|
Garage location shall be according to § 155-8.4, Parking location.
|
2
|
Refer to § 155- 3.4F.
|
3
|
A maximum of 40 feet if the required setbacks (rear and side)
are increased 5 feet for every 1 foot of height increase above 35
feet
|
4
|
Refer to § 155-4.1C(4).
|
PB
|
Principal building
|
Table 4.1.2. LDR2 Dimensional Standards
| ||
---|---|---|
Lot Occupation (See § 155-3.4, Lot occupation.)
| ||
A
|
Lot width
|
150 feet minimum
|
Lot area
|
45,000 square feet minimum
| |
Impervious surface
|
21% maximum
| |
Setbacks (See § 155-3.5, Frontages.)1
| ||
Principal Building (feet)
| ||
B
|
Front
|
50 minimum
|
C
|
Side
|
20 minimum
|
D
|
Rear
|
25 minimum
|
Accessory Buildings and Structures (feet)2
| ||
E
|
Front (measured from rear of PB)
|
20 minimum
|
F
|
Front corner
|
50 minimum
|
G
|
Side
|
10 minimum
|
H
|
Rear
|
10 minimum
|
Building Height (maximum) (See § 155-3.3, Building height.)
| ||
I
|
Principal building 3, 4
|
2 to 3 stories up to 35 feet
|
Accessory building
|
2 stories up to 20 feet 2
| |
Accessory structure
|
1 story up to 15 feet
| |
Frontage Yard Types (See § 155-3.5, Frontages.)
| ||
Common yard
|
Permitted
| |
Fence yard
|
Permitted
| |
Shallow yard
|
Not permitted
| |
Urban yard
|
Not permitted
| |
Pedestrian forecourt
|
Not permitted
| |
Vehicular forecourt
|
Not permitted
| |
Facade Types (See § 155-3.5I.)
| ||
Parking (See Article VIII, Parking Standards.)
|
NOTES:
| |
1
|
Garage location shall be according to § 155-8.4, Parking location.
|
2
|
Refer to § 155-3.4F.
|
3
|
A maximum of 40 feet if the required setbacks (rear and side)
are increased 5 feet for every 1 foot of height increase above 35
feet
|
4
|
Refer to § 155-4.1C(4).
|
PB
|
Principal building
|
Table 4.1.3. LDR3 Dimensional Standards
| ||
---|---|---|
Lot Occupation (See § 155-3.4, Lot occupation.)
| ||
A
|
Lot width
|
100 feet minimum
|
Lot area
|
15,000 square feet minimum
| |
Impervious surface
|
28% maximum
| |
Setbacks (See § 155-3.5, Frontages.)1
| ||
Principal Building (feet)
| ||
B
|
Front
|
40 minimum
|
C
|
Side
|
15 minimum
|
D
|
Rear
|
25 minimum
|
Accessory Buildings and Structures (feet)2
| ||
E
|
Front (measured from rear of PB)
|
20 minimum
|
F
|
Front corner
|
40 minimum
|
G
|
Side
|
5 minimum
|
H
|
Rear
|
5 minimum
|
Building Height (maximum) (See § 155-3.3, Building height.)
| ||
I
|
Principal building
|
2 to 3 stories up to 35 feet(3)
|
Accessory building
|
2 stories up to 20 feet 2
| |
Accessory structure
|
1 story up to 15 feet
| |
Frontage Yard Types (See § 155-3.5, Frontages.)
| ||
Common yard
|
Permitted
| |
Fenced yard
|
Permitted
| |
Shallow yard
|
Not permitted
| |
Urban yard
|
Not permitted
| |
Pedestrian forecourt
|
Not permitted
| |
Vehicular forecourt
|
Not permitted
| |
Facade Types (See § 155-3.5I.)
| ||
Parking (See Article VIII, Parking Standards.)
|
NOTES:
| |
---|---|
1
|
Garage location shall be according to § 155-8.4, Parking location.
|
2
|
Refer to § 155-3.4F.
|
3
|
Refer to § 155-4.1C(4).
|
PB
|
Principal building
|
Table 4.1.4. LDR4 Dimensional Standards
| ||
---|---|---|
Lot Occupation (See § 155-3.4, Lot occupation.)
| ||
A
|
Lot width
|
60 feet minimum
|
Lot area
|
7,500 square feet minimum
| |
Impervious surface
|
45% maximum
| |
Setbacks (See § 155-3.5, Frontages.)1
| ||
Principal Building (feet)
| ||
B
|
Front
|
Predominant setback4
|
C
|
Side
|
10 minimum
|
D
|
Rear
|
25 minimum
|
Accessory Buildings and Structures (feet)2
| ||
E
|
Front (measured from rear of PB)
|
20 minimum
|
F
|
Front corner
|
25 minimum
|
G
|
Side
|
5 minimum
|
H
|
Rear
|
5 minimum
|
Building Height (maximum) (See § 155-3.3, Building height.)
| ||
I
|
Principal building
|
2 to 3 stories up to 35 feet3
|
Accessory building
|
2 stories up to 20 feet2
| |
Accessory structure
|
1 story up to 15 feet
| |
Frontage Yard Types (See § 155-3.5, Frontages.)
| ||
Common yard
|
Permitted
| |
Fenced yard
|
Permitted
| |
Shallow yard
|
Not permitted
| |
Urban yard
|
Not permitted
| |
Pedestrian forecourt
|
Not permitted
| |
Vehicular forecourt
|
Not permitted
| |
Facade Types (See § 155-3.5I, Frontages.)
| ||
Parking (See Article VIII, Parking Standards.)
|
NOTES:
| |
---|---|
1
|
Garage location shall be according to § 155-8.4, Parking location.
|
2
|
Refer to § 155-3.4F.
|
3
|
Refer to § 155-4.1C(4).
|
4
|
See § 155-3.4I, Predominant setback. Where the predominant setback does not apply, the front setback shall be a minimum of 25 feet.
|
PB
|
Principal building
|
A.
The MDR District is a medium-density residential district intended
to allow its evolution while preserving the character of its existing
neighborhoods.
B.
Lot occupation.
C.
Building configuration shall be according to Table 4.2, MDR Form
Standards, and the following:
(2)
Building height shall be as specified in § 155-3.3, Building height, and shall be as shown in Table 4.2, MDR Form Standards.
(a)
In determining the mean level of the ground or the lowest level
of the ground surrounding the building, the following may be excluded:
openings in the foundation wall which provide for ingress and egress
and/or light and air; openings up to 25 feet in length providing access
to required underground parking spaces; openings required to comply
with the building exit provisions in the Building and Fire Codes;
and openings required for ventilation wells or shafts to comply with
the Mechanical Code.
(3)
Chimneys, enclosed stairwells, roofed and unenclosed roof terraces
and roof trellises, and uninhabitable ornamental building features
may be allowed to exceed maximum building height up to an additional
10 feet and to occupy a maximum 20% of roof area.
(4)
In the MDR1 District, building height shall be regulated as
follows:
E.
Fences and walls shall be according to § 155-3.7, Fences and walls, and the following:
(1)
Fence type shall be regulated by district and as specified in Table 3.7.2, Fence Type by District.
(2)
Fence height shall be according to Table 3.7.1, Fence Height.
G.
Architecture standards.
(1)
Buildings shall demonstrate compliance with the architectural standards in § 155-3.9, Architecture standards.
(2)
Parking structure.
(a)
The visual impact of sloping floors from any public accessway
shall be minimized through design treatment of the parking structure's
façade.
(b)
That part of a parking garage that is not concealed behind a
liner shall have a façade that conceals all internal elements,
such as plumbing pipes, fans, and ducts.
(c)
Exposed concrete spandrel panels shall be prohibited when visible
from a public way.
J.
Ambience standards. Noise and lighting regulations shall be according to § 155-3.11, Ambience standards.
Table 4.2. MDR Form Standards
Table 4.2.1. MDR1 Dimensional Standards
[Amended 1-18-2023 by Ord. No. 4258] | ||
---|---|---|
Lot Occupation (See § 155-3.4, Lot occupation.)
| ||
A
|
Lot width
|
60 feet minimum (SF, DU)
|
35 feet minimum per unit (TW)
| ||
Lot area
|
4,000 square feet minimum per unit
| |
Impervious surface
|
50% maximum
| |
Frontage occupation
|
60% minimum
| |
Setbacks (See § 155-3.5, Frontages.)1, 2
| ||
Principal Building (feet)
| ||
B
|
Front
|
Predominant setback3
|
C
|
Side
|
0 or 10 minimum 4
|
D
|
Rear
|
25 minimum
|
Accessory Buildings and Structures (feet)5
| ||
E
|
Front (measured from rear of PB)
|
20 minimum
|
F
|
Front corner
|
10 minimum
|
G
|
Side
|
0 or 5 minimum4
|
H
|
Rear
|
5 minimum
|
Building Height (maximum) (See § 155-3.3, Building height.)
| ||
I
|
Principal building
|
2 to 3 stories up to 35 feet6
|
Accessory building
|
2 stories up to 20 feet
| |
Accessory structure
|
1 story up to 15 feet
| |
Frontage Yard Types (See § 155-3.5, Frontages.)
| ||
Common yard
|
Permitted
| |
Fenced yard
|
Permitted
| |
Shallow yard
|
Permitted
| |
Urban yard
|
Not permitted
| |
Pedestrian forecourt
|
Not permitted
| |
Vehicular forecourt
|
Not permitted
| |
Facade Types (See § 155-3.5, Frontages.)
| ||
Parking (See Article VIII, Parking Standards.)
|
NOTES:
| |
---|---|
1
|
Where a lot abuts a property zoned LDR, the side setback for
the lot shall be that required of the abutting lot's district.
|
2
|
Garage location shall be according to § 155-8.4, Parking location.
|
3
|
See § 155-3.4I, Predominant setback. Where the predominant setback does not apply, the front setback shall be a minimum of 10 feet and a maximum of 20 feet.
|
4
|
Zero-foot side setback only applies where there is a shared
party wall.
|
5
|
Refer to § 155-3.4F.
|
6
|
Refer to § 155-4.2C(4).
|
PB
|
Principal building
|
SF
|
Single-family
|
TW
|
Twin
|
DU
|
Duplex
|
Table 4.2.2. MDR2 Dimensional Standards
| ||
---|---|---|
Lot Occupation (See § 155-3.4, Lot occupation,)
| ||
A
|
Lot width
|
50 feet (SF, DU)
|
20 feet per unit (RH)
| ||
30 feet (TW)
| ||
60 feet (QU)
| ||
100 feet (SMF)
| ||
Lot area
|
3,000 square feet minimum (SF)
| |
2,000 square feet minimum per unit (TW, DU, QU, RH, SMF)
| ||
Impervious surface
|
50% maximum (SF, TW, DU, QU)
| |
60% maximum (RH, SMF)
| ||
Frontage occupation
|
60% minimum
| |
Setbacks (See § 155-3.5, Frontages.)1, 2
| ||
Principal Building (feet)
| ||
B
|
Front
|
Predominant setback3
|
C
|
Side
|
0 or 10 minimum 4
|
D
|
Rear
|
25 minimum
|
Accessory Buildings and Structures (feet)5
| ||
E
|
Front (measured from rear of PB)
|
20 minimum
|
F
|
Front corner
|
10 minimum
|
G
|
Side
|
5 minimum
|
H
|
Rear
|
5 minimum
|
Building Height (maximum) (See § 155-3.3, Building height.)
| ||
I
|
Principal building
|
3 stories up to 40 feet
|
Accessory building
|
2 stories up to 20 feet
| |
Accessory structure
|
1 story up to 15 feet
| |
Frontage Yard Types (See § 155-3.5, Frontages.)
| ||
Common yard
|
Permitted
| |
Fenced yard
|
Permitted
| |
Shallow yard
|
Permitted
| |
Urban yard
|
Not permitted
| |
Pedestrian forecourt
|
Not permitted
| |
Vehicular forecourt
|
Not permitted
| |
Facade Types (See § 155-3.5, Frontages.)
| ||
Porch
|
Permitted
| |
Stoop
|
Permitted
| |
Common entry
|
Permitted
| |
Arcade/colonnade
|
Not permitted
| |
Gallery
|
Not permitted
| |
Storefront
|
Not permitted
| |
Parking (See Article VIII, Parking Standards.)
|
NOTES:
| |
---|---|
1
|
Where a lot abuts a property zoned LDR or MDR, the side setback
for the lot shall be that required of the abutting lot's district.
|
2
|
Garage location shall be according to § 155-8.4, Parking location.
|
3
|
See § 155-3.4I, Predominant setback. Where the predominant setback does not apply, the front setback shall be a minimum of 10 feet and a maximum of 20 feet.
|
4
|
Zero-foot side setback only applies where there is a shared
party wall.
|
5
|
Refer to § 155-3.4F.
|
PB
|
Principal building
|
SF
|
Single-family
|
DU
|
Duplex
|
QU
|
Quad
|
TW
|
Twin
|
SMF
|
Small multifamily
|
RH
|
Row house
|
Table 4.2.3. MDR3 Dimensional Standards
| ||
---|---|---|
Lot Occupation (See § 155-3.4, Lot occupation.)
| ||
A
|
Lot width
|
50 feet (SF)
|
20 feet per unit (RH)
| ||
30 feet per unit (TW, DU)
| ||
60 feet (QU)
| ||
100 feet (SMF, LMF)
| ||
Lot area (per unit)
|
3,000 square feet minimum (SF)
| |
2,000 square feet minimum per unit (TW, DU, QU, RH, SMF, LMF)
| ||
Impervious surface
|
50% maximum (SF, TW, DU, QU, RH)
| |
60% maximum (SMF, LMF)
| ||
Frontage occupation
|
60% minimum
| |
Setbacks (See § 155-3.5, Frontages.)1, 2
| ||
Principal building (feet)
| ||
B
|
Front
|
Predominant setback3
|
C
|
Side
|
0 or 10 minimum4
|
D
|
Rear
|
25 feet minimum
|
Accessory Buildings and Structures (feet)5
| ||
E
|
Front (measured from rear of PB)
|
20 minimum
|
F
|
Front corner
|
10 minimum
|
G
|
Side
|
0 or 5 minimum
|
H
|
Rear
|
5 minimum
|
Building Height (maximum) (See § 155-3.3, Building height.)
| ||
I
|
Principal building
|
3 stories up to 40 feet6
|
Accessory building
|
2 stories up to 20 feet
| |
Accessory structure
|
1 story up to 15 feet
| |
Frontage Yard Types (See § 155-3.5, Frontages.)
| ||
Common yard
|
Not permitted
| |
Fenced yard
|
Not permitted
| |
Shallow yard
|
Permitted
| |
Urban yard
|
Permitted
| |
Pedestrian forecourt
|
Permitted
| |
Vehicular forecourt
|
Not permitted
| |
Facade Types (See § 155-3.5, Frontages.)
| ||
Porch
|
Permitted
| |
Stoop
|
Permitted
| |
Common entry
|
Permitted
| |
Arcade/colonnade
|
Not permitted
| |
Gallery
|
Not permitted
| |
Storefront
|
Not permitted
| |
Parking (See Article VIII, Parking Standards.)
|
NOTES:
| |
---|---|
1
|
Where a lot abuts a property zoned LDR, MDR or MDR2, the side
setback for the lot shall be that required of the abutting lot's district.
|
Where a lot abuts a property zoned LDR, MDR1 or MDR2 at the
side or the rear, the lot shall include a buffer of 20 feet in width.
| |
2
|
Garage location shall be according to § 155-8.4, Parking location.
|
3
|
See § 155-3.4I, Predominant setback. Where the predominant setback does not apply, the front setback shall be a minimum of 10 feet and a maximum of 20 feet.
|
4
|
A minimum setback of 15 feet is required for buildings over
three stories. Zero-foot side setback only applies where there is
a shared party wall.
|
5
|
Shall comply with § 155-3.4F.
|
6
|
Five stories up to 65 feet maximum with a front stepback of
15 feet after the third floor or 40 feet, whichever occurs first.
|
PB
|
Principal building
|
SF
|
Single-family
|
TW
|
Twin
|
DU
|
Duplex
|
QU
|
Quad
|
RH
|
Row house
|
SMF
|
Small multifamily
|
LMF
|
Large multifamily
|
[Amended 7-21-2021 by Ord. No. 4223; 2-15-2023 by Ord. No. 4260]
A.
The intent of the Neighborhood Center (NC), Village Center (VC),
and Town Center (TC) Districts is to preserve and enhance the multifaceted
uses of the Township's established commercial areas by graduating
the intensities thereof, with NC being the least intensive in terms
of usage and density, VC being of moderate intensity in terms of usage
and density, and TC being the most intensive in terms of usage and
density and consisting of commercial, residential, and mixed uses.
NC and VC Districts are the small commercial areas that function as
neighborhood or village centers, generally compact, walkable in scale,
with local retail, and occasional residential uses above the first
floor. The purpose of the NC and VC Districts is to preserve and enhance
small commercial centers that serve and are bounded by residential
neighborhoods. TC Districts are the medium to larger commercial areas,
related to major transportation corridors, mixing local, regional
and national retail, with some residential uses above the first floor.
The TC1 Districts are the Township's traditional shopping districts
that developed around train stations and grew as corridors over time.
These are pedestrian-oriented with buildings entered from street-front
sidewalks, with a variety of retail and service uses, and may include
shared and municipal parking. The TC2 Districts are corridor extensions
of TC1 Districts, with varied front setbacks that serve as a transitional
zone.
B.
Lot occupation:
(2)
A building shall be located in relation to the property line
except when abutting a street. The setback shall be measured from
the edge of the public right-of-way, with setbacks as shown in Table 4.3, Commercial Center Form Standards.
(3)
Building frontage shall be according to Table 4.3, Commercial Center Form Standards.
(4)
Street screens.
(a)
Street screens shall be located along the same plane as the
building façade or elevation.
(c)
The gaps between building facades along the frontage line shall
be filled with a street screen for up to 100% of the lot width or
length.
(d)
Pedestrian accessways to rear lot parking areas shall be spaced
not more than 300 feet apart.
(e)
Exceptions include:
[1]
Where a courtyard or garden may be accessed from the street.
[2]
Access to parking according to § 155-8.6D(4).
C.
Building configuration shall be according to Table 4.3, Commercial Center Form Standards, and the following:
(1)
Entries and signage shall face the street or the corner at a
street intersection. Storefront entrance doors shall be recessed to
allow doors to swing out without conflicting with pedestrian flow
on the sidewalk.
(3)
Building height shall be as specified in § 155-3.3, Building height, and shall be as shown in Table 4.3, Commercial Center Form Standards.
(a)
The first floor elevation of a building at a frontage shall
be established at the midpoint of the front property line, and may
extend a maximum of 2.5 feet above the lowest point of the sidewalk
grade. A finished floor elevation more than 2.5 feet above the lowest
point of the sidewalk grade shall be considered the second floor.
At building interior, side or rear dimension from grade to first floor
may range.
(b)
In determining the mean level of the ground or the lowest level
of the ground surrounding the building, the following may be excluded:
openings in the foundation wall which provide for ingress and egress
and/or light and air; openings up to 25 feet in length providing access
to required underground parking spaces; openings required to comply
with the building exit provisions in the Building and Fire Codes;
and, openings required for ventilation wells or shafts to comply with
the Mechanical Code.
(c)
Chimneys, enclosed stairwells, roofed and unenclosed roof terraces
and roof trellises, spires and uninhabitable ornamental building features
may be allowed to exceed maximum building height up to an additional
12 feet and occupy a maximum 20% of roof area.
(4)
The height of a mixed-use building with a residential component in TC1 may be increased to a maximum of four stories, provided that the development complies with either § 155-4.3C(4)(a) or (b).
(a)
A mixed-use building that provides either five dwelling units or 20% of the total number of dwelling units (whichever is greater) of moderate-income housing units as described in § 155-10.13, Moderate-income housing.
(b)
The developer shall contribute a sum of money equal to 5% of the construction costs of the building. This fund shall be controlled by the Township and be dedicated to use for moderate-income housing units as described in § 155-10.13, Moderate-income housing. The method of payment of this contribution shall be established during the land development approval process.
(5)
The height of a nonresidential building in TC1 may be increased to a maximum of four stories, provided that public gathering space in compliance with § 155-4.3C(5)(a) is provided.
(a)
A minimum of 2,000 square feet of dedicated contiguous public
gathering space is provided for any lot with less than 20,000 square
feet of land area. A minimum of 10% of the total lot area shall be
dedicated to contiguous public gathering space for lots over 20,000
square feet. Land area dedicated to public ingress/egress easements
shall not be included in the total lot area calculation for demonstrating
compliance with the 10% of public gathering space requirement.
D.
Fences and walls shall be according to § 155-3.7, Fences and walls, and the following:
(1)
Fence type shall be regulated by district and as specified in Table 3.7.2, Fence Type by District.
(2)
Fence height shall be according to Table 3.7.1, Fence Height.
E.
Use regulations and standards shall be according to Article V, Uses, and the following:
(1)
Outdoor accessory temporary uses, such as seating for food and
drink, sales displays for small-scale retail, such as flower shops,
antiques, hardware, may be allowed, provided that a sidewalk pedestrian
passage of six feet is unobstructed.
G.
Architecture standards.
(1)
Buildings shall demonstrate compliance with the architectural standards in § 155-3.9, Architecture standards, and the following.
(2)
Parking structures shall demonstrate compliance with the architectural standards in § 155-3.9, Architecture standards, and the following:
(a)
Shall have a separate pedestrian entrance.
(b)
The visual impact of sloping floors from any public accessway
shall be minimized through design treatment of the parking structure's
facade.
(c)
That part of a parking garage that is not concealed behind a
liner shall have a façade that conceals all internal elements,
such as plumbing pipes, fans, ducts.
(d)
Exposed concrete spandrel panels shall be prohibited when visible
from a public way.
(3)
Security enclosures, if provided, shall be of the mesh type
that allows exterior to interior visibility and shall be located inside
the windows.
J.
Ambience standards.
(1)
Noise and lighting regulations shall be according to § 155-3.11, Ambience standards.
Table 4.3. Commercial Center Form Standards
Table 4.3.1. VC Dimensional Standards
| ||
---|---|---|
Lot Occupation (See § 155-3.4, Lot occupation.)
| ||
A
|
Lot width
|
16 feet minimum
|
Lot area
|
1,600 square feet minimum
| |
Impervious surface
|
70% maximum
| |
Frontage occupation
|
70% minimum
| |
Setbacks (See § 155-3.5, Frontages.)1, 2
| ||
Principal Building (feet)
| ||
B
|
Front
|
12 minimum/15 maximum
|
C
|
Side
|
0 or 5 minimum4
|
D
|
Rear
|
None
|
Accessory Buildings and Structures (feet)
| ||
E
|
Front (measured from rear of PB)
|
20 minimum
|
F
|
Front corner
|
10 minimum
|
G
|
Side
|
0 or 5 minimum
|
H
|
Rear
|
5 minimum
|
Building Height (maximum) (See § 155-3.3, Building height.)
| ||
I
|
Principal building
|
2 stories minimum to 3 stories up to 40 feet
|
Accessory building
|
n/a
| |
Accessory structure
|
1 story up to 15 feet
| |
Frontage Yard Types (See § 155-3.5, Frontages.)
| ||
Common yard
|
Not permitted
| |
Fenced yard
|
Not permitted
| |
Shallow yard
|
Permitted
| |
Urban yard
|
Permitted
| |
Pedestrian forecourt
|
Permitted
| |
Vehicular forecourt
|
Not permitted
| |
Facade Type (See § 155-3.5, Frontages.)
| ||
Porch
|
Not permitted
| |
Stoop
|
Permitted
| |
Common entry
|
Permitted
| |
Arcade/colonnade
|
Permitted
| |
Gallery
|
Permitted
| |
Storefront
|
Permitted
| |
Parking (See Article VIII, Parking Standards.)
|
NOTES:
| |
---|---|
1
|
Where a lot abuts a property in an LDR, MDR1, or MDR2 District,
the side and rear setback for the lot shall be that required of the
abutting lot's district. The setback shall be adjusted to provide
a twenty-foot-wide buffer where required.
|
Where a lot abuts a property zoned LDR, MDR1, or MDR2, there
shall be a buffer of 20 feet in width along the rear property line
and side property line extending to the front yard setback.
| |
Where a lot abuts a railroad right-of-way at the side or rear
with a LDR District on the opposite side of the railroad, the portion
of the VC or TC lot abutting the railroad shall include a buffer of
15 feet in width.
| |
2
|
Garage location shall be according to § 155-8.4, Parking location.
|
3
|
(Reserved)
|
4
|
Or equal to the abutting zone, whichever is greater. Zero-foot
side yard setback only applies where there is a shared party wall.
|
PB
|
Principal building
|
Table 4.3.2. TC1 Dimensional Standards
| ||
---|---|---|
Lot Occupation (See § 155-3.4, Lot occupation.)
| ||
A
|
Lot width
|
16 feet minimum
|
Lot area
|
1,600 square feet minimum
| |
Impervious surface
|
80% maximum
| |
Frontage occupation
|
90% minimum
| |
Setbacks (See § 155-3.5, Frontages.)1, 2
| ||
Principal Building (feet)
| ||
B
|
Front
|
12 minimum/15 maximum3
|
C
|
Side
|
0 or 5 minimum4
|
D
|
Rear
|
None
|
Accessory Buildings and Structures (feet)
| ||
E
|
Front (measured from rear of PB)
|
20 minimum
|
F
|
Front corner
|
12 minimum
|
G
|
Side
|
0 or 5 minimum
|
H
|
Rear
|
None
|
Building Height (maximum) (See § 55-3.3, Building
height.)
| ||
I
|
Principal building
|
2 stories minimum to 4 stories maximum 5
|
Accessory building
|
n/a
| |
Accessory structure
|
1 story up to 15 feet.
| |
Frontage Yard Types (See § 155-3.5, Frontages.)
| ||
Common yard
|
Not permitted
| |
Fenced yard
|
Not permitted
| |
Shallow yard
|
Permitted
| |
Urban yard
|
Permitted
| |
Pedestrian forecourt
|
Permitted
| |
Vehicular forecourt
|
permitted
| |
Facade Types (See § 155-3.5, Frontages.)
| ||
Porch
|
Not permitted
| |
Stoop
|
Not permitted
| |
Common entry
|
Permitted
| |
Arcade/colonnade
|
Permitted
| |
Gallery
|
Permitted
| |
Storefront
|
Permitted
| |
Parking (See Article VIII, Parking Standards.)
|
NOTES:
| |
---|---|
1
|
Where a lot abuts a property zoned LDR, MDR1, or MDR2, there
shall be a buffer of 20 feet in width along the rear property line
and side property line extending to the front yard setback.
|
Where a lot abuts a railroad right-of-way at the side or rear
with a LDR District on the opposite side of the railroad, the VC or
TC lot abutting the railroad shall include a buffer of 15 feet in
width.
| |
2
|
Garage location shall be according to § 155-8.4, Parking location.
|
3
|
Where adjacent to the LDR, MDR1 and MDR2 Districts, each story
above the third story shall be stepped back 15 feet after the third
floor or 40 feet, whichever occurs first, in the front and rear.
|
4
|
Or equal to the abutting zone, whichever is greater. Zero-foot
side yard setback only applies where there is a shared party wall.
|
5
|
Four stories up to 50 feet with a front stepback of 15 feet after the third floor or 40 feet, whichever occurs first, subject to compliance with § 155-4.3C(4) or (5).
|
Where adjacent to LDR, MDR1 and MDR2 Districts, each story above
the third story shall be stepped back 15 feet after the third floor
or 40 feet, whichever occurs first, in the front and rear.
| |
PB
|
Principal building
|
Table 4.3.3. TC2 Dimensional Standards
| ||
---|---|---|
Lot Occupation (See § 155-3.4, Lot occupation.)
| ||
A
|
Lot width
|
25 feet minimum
|
Lot area
|
5,000 square feet minimum
| |
Impervious surface
|
70% maximum
| |
Frontage occupation
|
70% minimum
| |
Setbacks (See § 155-3.5, Frontages.)1, 2
| ||
Principal Building (feet)
| ||
B
|
Front
|
12 minimum/15 maximum
|
C
|
Side
|
0 or 5 minimum 3
|
D
|
Rear
|
0
|
Accessory Building and Structure (feet)
| ||
E
|
Front (measured from rear of PB)
|
5 minimum
|
F
|
Front corner
|
12 minimum
|
G
|
Side
|
0 or 5 minimum
|
H
|
Rear
|
5
|
Building Height (maximum) (See § 155-3.3, Building height.)
| ||
I
|
Principal building
|
2 stories minimum to 3 stories (40 feet maximum)
|
Accessory building
|
n/a
| |
Accessory structure
|
1 story up to 15 feet
| |
Frontage Yard Types (See § 155-3.5, Frontages.)
| ||
Common yard
|
Not permitted
| |
Fenced yard
|
Not permitted
| |
Shallow yard
|
Permitted
| |
Urban yard
|
Permitted
| |
Pedestrian forecourt
|
Permitted
| |
Vehicular forecourt
|
Permitted
| |
Facade types (See § 155-3.5, Frontages.)
| ||
Porch
|
Not permitted
| |
Stoop
|
Not permitted
| |
Common entry
|
Permitted
| |
Arcade/colonnade
|
Permitted
| |
Gallery
|
Permitted
| |
Storefront
|
Permitted
| |
Parking (See Article VIII, Parking Standards.)
|
NOTES:
| |
---|---|
1
|
Where a lot abuts a property zoned LDR, MDR1 or MDR2, the side
and rear setback for the lot shall be that required of the abutting
lot's district. The setback shall be adjusted to provide a twenty-foot-wide
buffer, where required.
|
Where a lot abuts a property zoned LDR, MDR1, or MDR2, there
shall be a buffer of 20 feet in width along the rear property line
and side property line extending to the front yard setback.
| |
Where a lot abuts a railroad right-of-way at the side or rear
with a LDR District on the opposite side of the railroad, the VC or
TC lot abutting the railroad shall include a buffer of 15 feet in
width.
| |
2
|
Garage location shall be according to § 155-8.4, Parking location.
|
3
|
Or equal to the abutting zone, whichever is greater. Zero-foot
side yard setback only applies where there is a shared party wall.
|
PB
|
Principal building
|
Table 4.3.4. NC Dimensional Standards
| ||
---|---|---|
Lot Occupation (See § 155-3.4, Lot occupation.)
| ||
A
|
Lot width
|
16 feet minimum
|
Lot area
|
1,600 square feet minimum
| |
Impervious surface
|
70% maximum
| |
Frontage occupation
|
70% minimum
| |
Setbacks (See § 155-3.5, Frontages.)1,
2
| ||
Principal Building (feet)
| ||
B
|
Front
|
12 minimum/15 maximum
|
C
|
Side
|
0 or 5 minimum4
|
D
|
Rear
|
None
|
Accessory Buildings and Structures (feet)
| ||
E
|
Front (measured from rear of PB)
|
20 minimum
|
F
|
Front corner
|
10 minimum
|
G
|
Side
|
0 or 5 minimum
|
H
|
Rear
|
5 minimum
|
Building Height (maximum) (See § 155-3.3, Building height.)
| ||
I
|
Principal building
|
2 stories up to 35 feet
|
Accessory building
|
n/a
| |
Accessory structure
|
1 story up to 15 feet
| |
Frontage Yard Types (See § 155-3.5, Frontages.)
| ||
Common yard
|
Not permitted
| |
Fenced yard
|
Not permitted
| |
Shallow yard
|
Permitted
| |
Urban yard
|
Permitted
| |
Pedestrian forecourt
|
Permitted
| |
Vehicular forecourt
|
Not permitted
| |
Facade Type (See § 155-3.5, Frontages.)
| ||
Porch
|
Not permitted
| |
Stoop
|
Permitted
| |
Common entry
|
Permitted
| |
Arcade/colonnade
|
Permitted
| |
Gallery
|
Permitted
| |
Storefront
|
Permitted
| |
Parking (See Article VIII, Parking Standards.)
|
NOTES:
| |
1.
|
Where a lot abuts a property in an LDR, MDR1, or MDR2 District,
the side and rear setback for the lot shall be that required of the
abutting lot's district. The setback shall be adjusted to provide
a twenty-foot-wide buffer where required.
|
Where a lot abuts a property zoned LDR, MDR1, or MDR2, there
shall be a buffer of 20 feet in width along the rear property line
and side property line extending to the front yard setback.
| |
Where a lot abuts a railroad right-of-way at the side or rear
with a LDR District on the opposite side of the railroad, the portion
of the VC, NC or TC lot abutting the railroad shall include a buffer
of 15 feet in width.
| |
2.
|
Garage location shall be according to § 155-8.4, Parking location.
|
3.
|
(Reserved)
|
4.
|
Or equal to the abutting zone, whichever is greater. Zero-foot
side yard setback only applies where there is a shared party wall.
|
PB Principal building
|
A.
Intent. The intent of the institutional districts is to provide a
regulatory context for institutional uses, with two main goals: to
support the sustainability of institutions, and to render them compatible
with the residential neighborhoods in which they may be located. These
regulations recognize a diversity of institutional locations and goals,
the institutional need to adapt to changing circumstances (including
functions and growth), and neighborhood desires to minimize incompatibilities
(including activities and expansion).
B.
Districts. There are four principal institutional districts: Institutional
Nature Preserve (IN), Institutional Civic (IC), Institutional Education
(IE), and Institutional Housing (IH). These categories correspond
to the variety of activities and range of impacts that might be expected
of each. The Institutional Civic (IC), Institutional Education (IE),
and Institutional Housing (IH) Districts are divided into subdistricts
with varying development standards designed to assure compatibility
with adjacent residential development. See Table 5.2, Uses for Institutions,
for specific uses permitted in each district.
(1)
Institutional Nature Preserve (IN) is intended to collectively
define sites and buildings operated for types of uses including but
not limited to cemeteries, environmental and open space preserves,
golf clubs, and institutional residential.
(2)
Institutional Civic (IC1, IC2, IC3) is intended to collectively
define communally beneficial land uses, including but not limited
to organizations dedicated to the arts and culture, social and religious
use, senior housing, wellness and recreation.
(3)
Institutional Education (IE1, IE2, IE3) is intended to collectively
define sites or buildings operated for the provision of full-time
or part-time educational services for students of all ages.
(4)
Institutional Housing (IH1, IH2, IH3) is intended to collectively
define sites or buildings operated for the provision of housing and
health and long-term care for the elderly and people with disabilities.
C.
Applicability.
(1)
Property zoned institutional shall be developed according to
the applicable requirements of each individual institutional district
and each institutional subdistrict.
(2)
Institutional district regulations apply to all institutional
uses according to the definitions, and Table 5.2, Uses for Institutions.
(3)
An institutional district property shall conform to the requirements
of this article.
(4)
All properties in the institutional district, shall conform to Article IV, District Specific Standards, Article V, Uses, Article X, Supplemental Use Regulations, Article XI, Process and Procedures, and Chapter 135, Subdivision and Land Development, Article III, Plan Filing, Processing and Review.
[Amended 5-18-2022 by Ord. No. 4244]
(5)
Changes to the institutional primary use of a property located
within an existing institutional district shall conform to the requirements
of this article.
(6)
All previous conditions imposed by the Zoning Hearing Board
on the approval of institutional uses by special exception and all
imposed conditions by the Board of Commissioners by conditional use
shall remain in force but may be modified by conditional use. All
previous conditions imposed by the Board of Commissioners on the grant
of land development approval for institutional uses shall remain in
force but may be modified by the Board of Commissioners, by amendment
of the land development approval.
(7)
Public schools may be located in every zoning district. In LDR
and MDR Districts, Institutional Civic (IC), and Institutional Housing
(IH) Zoning Districts, public schools shall be developed according
to the requirements of the Institutional Educational District, IE2, Table 4.4.3.B. In all other
zoning districts, public schools shall be subject to the regulations
of that district.
D.
Lot occupation. Institutional District lots shall comply with Table 4.4, Institution Form Standards, and the following:
(1)
Impervious surface.
(a)
(Reserved)
(b)
The following shall be exempt from the total impervious surface
calculations as listed in Table 4.4,
Institution Form Standards:
[1]
Cemetery headstones and monuments.
(2)
A building shall be located in compliance with Table 4.4, Institution Form Standards.
E.
Building configuration. Institutional district buildings shall comply
with Table 4.4, Institution Form Standards, and the following:
(2)
Building height shall be as specified in § 155-3.3, Building height, and shall comply with Table 4.4, Institution Form Standards, and the following:
(a)
In determining the mean level of the ground or the lowest level
of the ground surrounding the building, the following may be excluded:
openings in the foundation wall which provide for ingress and egress
and/or light and air; openings up to 25 feet in length providing access
to required underground parking spaces; openings required to comply
with the building exit provisions in the Building and Fire Codes;
and, openings required for ventilation wells or shafts to comply with
the Mechanical Code.
(b)
Chimneys, elevator shafts, water tanks, mechanical structures,
enclosed stairwells, and roof trellises are allowed to exceed maximum
building height up to an additional 10 feet and may occupy a maximum
20% of the building footprint.
(c)
Other uninhabitable ornamental building features, such as spires,
may extend above the maximum height up to 10 feet.
(3)
Fences and walls shall be according to § 155-3.7, Fences and walls, and the following:
(a)
Fence type shall regulated by district as specified in Table 3.7.2, Fence Type by District.
(b)
The height of fences and retaining walls shall be according to § 155-3.7, Fences and walls. Should a sequence of retaining walls be required, they shall be spaced at minimum intervals of 10 feet. Changes in grade across the institutional property should be designed to avoid the need for structural retaining walls within 10 feet from the property lines.
F.
Uses.
(2)
Institutional district properties shall support only the institutional
primary and accessory uses.
(3)
Continuing-care facilities shall be subject to the following
additional regulations:
(a)
The minimum lot area of 25 acres is required. The development shall comply with § 155-7.2, OSOD Open Space Overlay District.
(b)
The maximum height shall be three stories or 40 feet. The height
regulation shall not apply to the conversion of an existing building
to a continuing-care facility.
(c)
The maximum gross density is limited as follows:
[1]
Four dwellings per acre.
[2]
Assisted-living units and memory care/nursing units are permitted in addition to the maximum gross density for dwelling units as provided in Subsection F(3)(c)[1] above. Assisted-living and/or memory care/nursing units shall not comprise more than 45% and not less than 25% of the number of residential living units in a continuing-care facility.
(d)
Minimum distance requirements from another continuing-care facility
is 2,640 feet (1/2 mile) measured from the closest lot line to lot
line.
(e)
A lot legally in existence on the effective date of this Code
which became nonconforming or within 5% of the maximum impervious
surface permitted, to such impervious surface provisions may expand
the impervious surface on such lot by up to 5%.
(f)
All structures on the lot shall comply with the following setbacks
from all property lines:
(g)
The setback requirement in Subsection F(3)(f) above may be reduced to 50 feet where the lot abuts a parcel developed under the provisions of the Open Space Overlay District, provided that the following conditions are met:
[1]
The proposed building(s) are for independent residential living
purposes only.
[2]
The maximum number of dwelling units in a building does not
exceed four.
[3]
The proposed building is a maximum of 2.5 stories or 35 feet
in height.
[4]
An additional preservation area meeting the following requirements
is designated on the continuing-care facility property:
[a]
It shall be a minimum of 100 feet wide and a minimum
of 50 feet in depth.
[b]
It shall be adjacent to an existing preservation
area.
[d]
Connections, relocations, and extensions to the
local trail networks, such as the Bridlewild Trail, shall be provided,
where applicable, even though such connection is outside of the additional
preservation area being provided. Such trails shall be extended to
public streets when applicable.
(4)
Long-term-care facilities shall be subject to the following
additional regulations:
(a)
A long-term-care facility shall be located in a building existing
as of the effective date of this Code and the building may be expanded
by up to 25% to accommodate the long-term-care facility.
(b)
A minimum lot area of 1,200 square feet shall be provided for
each bed, up to a maximum of 200 beds.
(c)
At least 0.7 parking space shall be provided for each bed.
(d)
The property shall have frontage on and be accessed from a primary,
secondary, or tertiary street.
(5)
Colleges/universities shall be subject to the following additional
regulations:
(a)
A student residence hall is permitted as an accessory use if
the use is on or contiguous to the lot with the principal college/university
use, if the lot is owned or leased by the college/university and if
the use is an integral part of that educational institution.
(6)
Private schools shall front on and have direct access onto a
primary, secondary or tertiary street.
(7)
If institutional residential has frontage and access on a primary,
secondary or tertiary road, a minimum lot area of one unit per 30,000
square feet shall be provided. Where an institutional residential
does not have access to a primary, secondary or tertiary road, the
minimum lot area shall be that of the underlying district.
G.
Access and parking.
(2)
Covered parking and parking structures shall comply with required
setbacks and shall be screened from view from any frontage and from
any abutting residential property. Parking structures shall be encouraged
in order to minimize surface parking lots and pavement.
(3)
Parking for special events may be a natural/permeable surface,
provided that it is used less than once a month.
(4)
Loading shall be located outside of any setback and shall be as required in Article VIII, Parking Standards.
(5)
Parking shall be accessed by an alley when such is available.
(6)
Safe and convenient pedestrian and bicycle connectivity and
access shall be provided, including a sidewalk or path along all frontages,
unless alternative interior routes are approved.
H.
Architecture standards.
(2)
Buildings shall be designed for construction and long-term operational
efficiency that: conserves use of natural and energy resources; minimizes
impact on Township infrastructure services; and minimizes the amount
of stormwater runoff in compliance with the Lower Merion Township
Code.
(3)
Parking structures shall demonstrate compliance with the architectural standards in § 155-3.9, Architecture standards, and the following:
(a)
Shall have a separate pedestrian entrance.
(b)
The visual impact of sloping floors from any public accessway
shall be minimized through design treatment of the parking structure's
facade.
(c)
That part of a parking garage that is not concealed behind a
liner shall have a façade that conceals all internal elements,
such as plumbing pipes, fans, ducts.
(d)
Exposed concrete spandrel panels shall be prohibited when visible
from a public way.
K.
Ambience standards.
(1)
Noise and lighting regulations shall be according to § 155-3.11, Ambience standards.
Table 4.4. Institution Form Standards
Table 4.4.1. Institution Nature Preserve (IN) Dimensional
Standards
| ||
Lot Occupation (See § 155-3.4, Lot occupation.)
| ||
A
|
Lot width
|
150 feet
|
Lot area
|
45,000 square feet minimum
| |
Impervious surface
|
21% maximum
| |
Setbacks (See § 155-3.5, Frontages.) (feet)1
| ||
B
|
Front
|
50
|
C
|
Side
|
50
|
D
|
Rear
|
50
|
Building Height (maximum) (See § 155-3.3, Building height.)
| ||
E
|
Principal
|
3 stories up to 40 feet2
|
Parking (See Article VIII, Parking Standards.)
|
NOTES:
| |
1
|
Setbacks may be subject to an increase based on building height.
|
2
|
Maximum four stories or 52 feet where setbacks are increased
by an additional 50 feet. Building may be four stories or 52 feet
in height without an increased setback along the primary road.
|
Table 4.4.2.A. Institution Civic (IC) - IC1 Dimensional
Standards
| ||
---|---|---|
Lot Occupation (See § 155-3.4, Lot occupation.)
| ||
A
|
Lot width
|
150 feet
|
Lot area
|
45,000 square feet minimum
| |
Impervious surface
|
26% maximum
| |
Setbacks (See § 155-3.5, Frontages.) (feet)1
| ||
B
|
Front
|
50
|
C
|
Side
|
502
|
D
|
Rear
|
502
|
Building Height (maximum) (See § 155-3.3, Building height.)
| ||
E
|
Principal
|
3 stories up to 40 feet3
|
Parking (See Article 8, Parking Standards.)
|
NOTES:
| |
---|---|
1
|
Setback may be subject to an increase based on building height
|
2
|
Minimum twenty-foot buffer is required
|
3
|
Maximum four stories or 52 feet where setbacks are increased
by 50 feet. Buildings may be four stories or 52 feet in height without
an increased setback along the primary road.
|
Table 4.4.2.B. Institution Civic (IC) - IC2 Dimensional
Standards
| |||
---|---|---|---|
Lot Occupation (See § 155-3.4, Lot occupation.)
| |||
A
|
Lot width
|
100 feet
| |
Lot area
|
15,000 square feet minimum
| ||
Impervious surface
|
33% maximum
| ||
Setbacks (See § 155-3.5, Frontages.) (feet)1
| |||
B
|
Front
|
40
| |
C
|
Side
|
502
| |
D
|
Rear
|
502
| |
Building Height (maximum) (See § 155-3.3, Building height.)
| |||
E
|
Principal
|
3 stories up to 40 feet3
| |
Parking (See Article VIII, Parking Standards.)
|
NOTES:
| |
---|---|
1
|
Setbacks may be subject to an increase based on building height.
|
2
|
Minimum twenty-foot buffer is required
|
3
|
Maximum four stories or 52 feet where setbacks are increased
50 feet. Buildings may be four stories or 52 feet in height without
an increased setback along the primary road.
|
Table 4.4.2.C. Institution Civic (IC) - IC3 Dimensional
Standards
| ||
---|---|---|
Lot Occupation (See § 155-3.4, Lot occupation.)
| ||
A
|
Lot width
|
60 feet
|
Lot area
|
7,500 square feet minimum
| |
Impervious surface
|
47% maximum
| |
Setbacks (See § 155-3.5, Frontages.) (feet)1
| ||
B
|
Front
|
25
|
C
|
Side
|
502
|
D
|
Rear
|
502
|
Building Height (maximum) (See § 155-3.3, Building height.)
| ||
E
|
Principal
|
3 stories up to 40 feet3
|
Parking (See Article VIII, Parking Standards.)
|
NOTES:
| |
---|---|
1
|
Setbacks may be subject to an increase based on building height.
|
2
|
Minimum twenty-foot buffer is required
|
3
|
Maximum four stories or 52 feet where setbacks are increased
by 50 feet. Buildings may be four stories or 52 feet in height without
an increased setback along the primary road.
|
Table 4.4.3.A. Institution Education (IE) - IE1 Dimensional
Standards
| ||
---|---|---|
Lot Occupation (See § 155-3.4, Lot occupation.)
| ||
A
|
Lot width
|
150 feet
|
Lot area
|
45,000 square feet minimum
| |
Impervious surface
|
26% maximum
| |
Setbacks (See § 155-3.5, Frontages.) (feet)1
| ||
B
|
Front
|
50
|
C
|
Side
|
502
|
D
|
Rear
|
502
|
Building Height (maximum) (See § 155-3.3, Building height.)
| ||
E
|
Principal
|
3 stories up to 45 feet3
|
Parking (See Article VIII, Parking Standards.)
|
NOTES:
| |
---|---|
1
|
Setbacks may be subject to an increase based on building height.
|
2
|
Minimum twenty-foot buffer is required
|
3
|
Maximum five stories, up to 65 feet where setbacks are increased
by an additional 50 feet for each 10 feet above the three-story or
forty-five-foot height limit. This increased setback requirement is
not required along any primary road.
|
Table 4.4.3.B. Institution Education (IE) - IE2 Dimensional
Standards
| ||
---|---|---|
Lot Occupation (See § 155-3.4, Lot occupation.)
| ||
A
|
Lot width
|
100 feet
|
Lot area
|
15,000 square feet minimum
| |
Impervious surface
|
33% maximum
| |
Setbacks (See § 155-3.5, Frontages.) (feet)1
| ||
B
|
Front
|
40
|
C
|
Side
|
502
|
D
|
Rear
|
502
|
Building Height (maximum) (See § 155-3.3, Building height.)
| ||
E
|
Principal
|
3 stories up to 45 feet3
|
Parking (See Article VIII, Parking Standards.)
|
NOTES:
| |
---|---|
1
|
Setbacks may be subject to an increase based on building height.
|
2
|
Minimum twenty-foot buffer is required
|
3
|
Maximum five stories, up to 65 feet where setbacks are increased
by an additional 50 feet for each 10 feet above the three-story or
forty-five-foot height limit. This increased setback requirement is
not required along any primary road.
|
Table 4.4.3.C. Institution Education (IE) - IE3 Dimensional
Standards
| ||
---|---|---|
Lot Occupation (See § 155-3.4, Lot occupation.)
| ||
A
|
Lot width
|
60 feet
|
Lot area
|
7,500 square feet minimum
| |
Impervious surface
|
47% maximum
| |
Setbacks (See § 155-3.5, Frontages.) (feet)1
| ||
B
|
Front
|
25
|
C
|
Side
|
502
|
D
|
Rear
|
502
|
Building Height (maximum) (See § 155-3.3, Building height.)
| ||
E
|
Principal
|
3 stories up to 45 feet3
|
Parking (See Article VIII, Parking Standards.)
|
NOTES:
| |
1
|
Setbacks may be subject to an increase based on building height.
|
2
|
Minimum twenty-foot buffer is required
|
3
|
Maximum five stories, up to 65 feet where setbacks are increased
by an additional 50 feet for each 10 feet above the three-story or
forty-five-foot height limit. This increased setback requirement is
not required along any primary road.
|
Table 4.4.4.A. Institutional Housing (IH) - IH1 Dimensional
Standards1
| ||
---|---|---|
Lot Occupation (See § 155-3.4, Lot occupation.)
| ||
A
|
Lot width
|
150 feet
|
Lot area
|
45,000 square feet minimum1
| |
Impervious surface
|
21% maximum
| |
Setbacks (See § 155-3.5, Frontage.) (feet)2
| ||
B
|
Front
|
50
|
C
|
Side
|
503
|
D
|
Rear
|
503
|
Building Height (maximum) (See § 155-3.3, Building height.)
| ||
E
|
Principal
|
3 stories up to 45 feet4
|
Parking (See Article VIII, Parking Standards.)
|
NOTES:
| |
---|---|
1
|
For continuing-care facility standards refer to § 155-4.4F(3).
|
2
|
Setbacks may be subject to an increase based on building height.
|
3
|
Minimum twenty-foot buffer is required.
|
4
|
Maximum five stories, up to 65 feet where setbacks are increased
by an additional 50 feet for each 10 feet above the three-story or
forty-five-foot height limit. This increased setback requirement is
not required along any primary road.
|
Table 4.4.4.B. Institutional Housing (IH) - IH2 Dimensional
Standards1
| ||
---|---|---|
Lot Occupation (See § 155-3.4, Lot occupation.)
| ||
A
|
Lot width
|
100 feet
|
Lot area
|
15,000 square feet minimum1
| |
Impervious surface
|
28% maximum
| |
Setbacks (See § 155-3.5, Frontages.) (feet)2
| ||
B
|
Front
|
40
|
C
|
Side
|
503
|
D
|
Rear
|
503
|
Building Height (maximum) (See § 155-3.3, Building height.)
| ||
E
|
Principal
|
3 stories up to 45 feet4
|
Parking (See Article VIII, Parking Standards.)
|
NOTES:
| |
---|---|
1
|
For continuing-care facility standards refer to § 155-4.4F(3).
|
2
|
Setbacks may be subject to an increase based on building height.
|
3
|
Minimum twenty-foot buffer is required.
|
4
|
Maximum five stories, up to 65 feet where setbacks are increased
by an additional 50 feet for each 10 feet above the three-story or
forty-five-foot height limit. This increased setback requirement is
not required along any primary road.
|
Table 4.4.4C. Institution Housing (IH) - IH3 Dimensional
Standards1
| ||
---|---|---|
Lot Occupation (See § 155-3.4, Lot occupation.)
| ||
A
|
Lot width
|
60 feet
|
Lot area
|
7,500 square feet minimum1
| |
Impervious surface
|
45% maximum
| |
Setbacks (See § 155-3.5, Frontages.) (feet)2
| ||
B
|
Front
|
25
|
C
|
Side
|
503
|
D
|
Rear
|
503
|
Building Height (maximum) (See § 155-3.3, Building Height.)
| ||
E
|
Principal
|
3 stories up to 45 feet4
|
Parking (See Article VIII, Parking Standards.)
|
NOTES:
| |
---|---|
1
|
For continuing-care facility standards refer to § 155-4.4F(3).
|
2
|
Setbacks may be subject to an increase based on building height.
|
3
|
Minimum twenty-foot buffer is required.
|
4
|
Maximum five stories, up to 65 feet where setbacks are increased
by an additional 50 feet for each 10 feet above the three-story or
forty-five-foot height limit. This increased setback requirement is
not required along any primary road.
|
A.
The intent of the LI District is to preserve and enhance sensitive
natural features, historic industrial heritage, connection to the
regional trail network and public transportation access. LI is a light
industrial area, principally located along the river, that contains
a mix of light industrial uses, commercial uses, and multifamily buildings.
B.
Lot occupation.
(2)
A building shall be located in relation to the edge of the right-of-way,
with setbacks as shown in Table 4.5.1,
LI Dimensional Standards.
C.
Building configuration shall be according Table 4.5, Light Industrial Form Standards, and the following:
(1)
Entries and signage shall face toward a street or pedestrianway.
Storefront entrance doors shall be recessed to allow doors to swing
out without conflicting with pedestrian flow on the sidewalk.
(3)
Building height shall be as specified in § 155-3.3, Building height, and shall be as shown in Table 4.5, Light Industrial Form Standards.
(a)
The first floor elevation of a building at a frontage shall
be established at the midpoint of the front property line, and may
extend a maximum of 2.5 feet above the lowest point of the sidewalk
grade. Except in the floodway fringe of the Schuylkill River, a finished
floor elevation more than 2.5 feet above the lowest point of the sidewalk
grade shall be considered the second floor.
(b)
Chimneys, enclosed stairwells, roofed and unenclosed roof terraces
and roof trellises, spires and uninhabitable ornamental building features
may be allowed to exceed maximum building height up to an additional
12 feet and occupy a maximum 20% of roof area.
(4)
Additional setbacks.
(a)
All buildings shall be set back a minimum of 50 feet from the
top of the retaining wall abutting the edge of the Schuylkill River.
If the wall ends or is interrupted at any point, the measurement shall
be taken from the linear extension of the wall equidistant from the
river's edge.
(b)
All buildings shall be set back a minimum of 25 feet from the
edge of the railroad right-of-way.
(c)
Parking and driveways shall be prohibited within the required
river setback and between buildings and the river.
(e)
All buildings shall be set back 100 feet from any existing public
gathering space.
E.
Use regulations and standards shall be according to Article V, Uses, and the following:
(1)
A building or combination of two or more buildings may be erected or used and a lot may be used or occupied for any lawful purpose, except for the purposes specified in § 155-5.6.
(2)
If any portion of a lot is in a Floodplain District, permission to develop within the floodway fringe of the Schuylkill River shall be permitted by special exception subject to compliance with the provisions of § 155-7.3H, Schuylkill River Floodway Fringe.
(3)
Outdoor accessory temporary uses, such as seating for food and
drink, sales displays for small-scale retail, such as flower shops,
antiques, hardware, may be allowed, provided that a sidewalk pedestrian
passage of six feet is unobstructed.
F.
Fences and walls shall be according to § 155-3.7, Fences and walls, and the following:
(1)
Fence type shall be regulated by district and as specified in Table 3.7.2, Fence Type by District.
(2)
Fence height shall be according to Table 3.7.1, Fence Height.
H.
Architecture standards.
(1)
Buildings shall demonstrate compliance with the architectural standards in § 155-3.9, Architecture standards.
(2)
Parking structures shall demonstrate compliance with the architectural standards in § 155-3.9, Architecture standards, and the following:
(a)
Shall have a separate pedestrian entrance.
(b)
The visual impact of sloping floors from any public accessway
shall be minimized through design treatment of the parking structure's
facade.
(c)
That part of a parking garage that is not concealed behind a
liner shall have a façade that conceals all internal elements,
such as plumbing pipes, fans, and ducts.
(d)
Exposed spandrel panels shall be prohibited when visible from
a public way.
(3)
Architectural standards may be adjusted by process of conditional
use.
L.
River access standards.
(1)
Public access along the Schuylkill River shall be provided as
a dedicated easement. It shall be a minimum of 20 feet wide starting
at the top of the retaining wall abutting the river.
(a)
The easement may be reduced up to a maximum of 10 feet, subject
to conditional use approval when any of the following conditions apply.
In no case shall the easement width be less than 10 feet.
[1]
When this provision is applied to lots where existing required
parking is to remain, and the removal of the parking spaces would
result in a violation of the Zoning Code; and
[2]
The parking spaces within the easement area cannot be relocated
to another area on the property; and
[3]
When existing buildings are to remain on the lot within the
easement area, the easement may be reduced to the extent necessary
to accommodate existing improvements so long as public access is still
provided.
Table 4.5. Light Industrial Form Standards
Table 4.5.1. LI Dimensional Standards
[Amended 7-21-2021 by Ord. No. 4223; 1-18-2023 by Ord. No. 4258] | |
---|---|
Lot Occupation (See § 155-3.4, Lot occupation.)
| |
Lot width
|
100 feet
|
Lot area
|
2,000 square feet per unit or nonresidential lot
|
Impervious surface1
|
80% maximum
|
Setbacks (See § 155-3.5, Frontages.)2
| |
Principal building (feet)
| |
Front
|
12 minimum to 15
|
Side
|
0 or 25 minimum
|
Rear
|
25 minimum
|
River frontage3
|
50 minimum
|
Railroad right-of-way
|
25 minimum
|
Accessory Building and Structures (feet)
| |
Front (measured from rear of PB)
|
20 minimum
|
Front corner
|
12 minimum
|
Side
|
0 or 5 minimum
|
Rear
|
None
|
Building Height (maximum) (See § 155-3.3, Building height.)
| |
Principal building
|
2 stories minimum to 10 stories maximum up to 120 feet4
|
Accessory building
|
n/a
|
Accessory structure
|
1 story up to 15 feet
|
Frontage Yard Types (See § 155-3.5, Frontages.)
| |
Common yard
|
Not permitted
|
Fenced yard
|
Not permitted
|
Shallow yard
|
Permitted
|
Urban yard
|
Permitted
|
Pedestrian forecourt
|
Permitted
|
Vehicular forecourt
|
Permitted
|
Facade Types (See § 155-3.5, Frontages.)
| |
Porch
|
Not permitted
|
Stoop
|
Not permitted
|
Common entry
|
Permitted
|
Arcade/colonnade
|
Permitted
|
Gallery
|
Permitted
|
Storefront
|
Permitted
|
Parking (See Article VIII, Parking Standards.)
|
NOTES:
| |
---|---|
1
|
Refer to § 155-4.5C(5), Impervious surface.
|
2
|
See § 155-4.5C(4), Additional setbacks.
|
3
|
Frontage shall be measured from the top of the retaining wall
abutting the edge of the Schuylkill River or from an existing street.
If the wall ends or is interrupted at any point, the measurement shall
be taken from the linear extension of the wall equidistant from the
river's edge.
|
4
|
All buildings with more than two stories require compliance with § 155-4.5L(1). For buildings five stories and above, a maximum of two stories may be devoted to residential uses.
|
PB
|
Principal building
|