[Ord. 162, 6/12/2002, § 2600; as added by Ord. 207, 5/19/2010, § 4]
A public open space for passive or unstructured recreation,
landscaped mostly with grassy areas and trees.
A public open space for passive recreation that is surrounded
by buildings and/or streets Plazas may be 100% hardscaped, but must
also include amenities for use by pedestrians, such as seating, drinking
and ornamental fountains, art, trees, and landscaped areas or planters.
A public open space for passive or active recreation that
is less than 1/2 acre in size. Pocket parks may include paved walks,
seating, play structures, and landscaped areas consisting of trees,
lawn, and other plant material.
A public open space for passive recreation that is bounded
by streets on at least three sides, with residential and nonresidential
uses fronting on such streets for at least 60% of their length. Squares
shall include paved walks seating, and landscaped areas consisting
of trees, lawn, and other plant material.
[Ord. 162, 6/12/2002, § 2601; as added by Ord. 207, 5/19/2010, § 4]
1.
To provide for a compatible mix of dwelling types and nonresidential
land uses.
2.
To encourage compact and walkable development that is more traditional
in character, including interconnected streets and alleys, public
spaces and greens, pedestrian-oriented streetscapes, and connections
between new and existing neighborhoods.
3.
To promote the best use of the land in areas of the Township designated
for high-density development.
4.
To provide for flexible lot sizes, lot widths, and building setbacks
to meet a variety of housing needs and uses.
5.
To protect natural resources and improve public access to preserved
open space areas.
6.
To promote development that is consistent with the goals and objectives
of East Vincent Township, the Chester County Comprehensive Plan titled
"Landscapes," and the Phoenixville Area Regional Comprehensive Plan.
[Ord. 162, 6/12/2002, § 2602; as added by Ord. 207, 5/19/2010, § 4]
1.
In order to be eligible for NMU development, the following criteria
shall be met:
[Ord. 162, 6/12/2002, § 2603; as added by Ord. 207, 5/19/2010, § 4]
1.
In an NMU community, a building may be erected, altered, or used,
and a lot or premises may be used for any of the following purposes
and no other:
B.
Nonresidential Uses.
(1)
Retail store designed primarily to provide goods to the immediate
community, such as grocery and food products, flowers, clothing, music,
hardware, newspaper and magazines, drugs and variety items, and provided
that no merchandise or other material shall be displayed within any
required setback or yard area.
(2)
Personal service establishments, including shoe shine and repair,
tailor, dressmaker, barber and beauty shop.
(3)
Professional or business offices, including banks and financial
establishments, real estate and insurance offices, and doctor's
and dentist's offices.
(4)
Eating and drinking establishments, excluding drive through
or curb service.
(5)
Professional studios for artists, photographers, music, or dance.
(6)
Child and/or adult daycare.
[Ord. 162, 6/12/2002, § 2604; as added by Ord. 207, 5/19/2010, § 4]
1.
Minimum Open Space. In an NMU community, not less than 15% of the
gross tract area shall be designated as open space. Open space in
the NMU development shall meet the following criteria:
B.
At least 10% of the minimum required open space of each NMU development shall be provided as improved greens, pocket parks, or plazas. This area may be applied to the amount of land required for recreation purposes in § 22-428 of the East Vincent Township Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance [Chapter 22].
C.
At least one pocket park for active recreation shall be provided
with a minimum of 3,000 square feet.
D.
Minimum required open space shall not include the private yard space
of single-family detached dwellings and any area within 12 feet of
multi-family residential buildings, including twins, townhouse, and
multiplex units.
E.
Open space in an NMU community shall provide links with adjacent
open space, recreation areas, and trail corridors wherever possible
in conformance with the Township plan.
G.
Section 27-906.1 shall not apply to NMU developments.
H.
A plan for the ownership and management of open space areas in accordance
with §§ 27-906.2 and 27-906.3 shall be submitted to
the Township.
2.
Land Use Mix. An NMU community shall provide a mix of dwelling types
and residential and nonresidential land uses as follows:
A.
Each NMU development shall include at least three permitted dwelling
types. Each of the three required dwelling types shall be a minimum
of 10% and a maximum of 60% of the total number of proposed units
Additional dwelling types may be proposed at any percent.
B.
A maximum of 15% of the gross tract area of any NMU development may
be dedicated to nonresidential uses as defined in § 27-2604B
above.
3.
Site Design Improvements. Required site improvements include the
following:
A.
Sidewalks shall be provided along interior and exterior public and
private streets to provide safe and convenient pedestrian access to
all uses in the NMU community. Sidewalks are not required along alleys.
B.
Sidewalks shall be a minimum of four feet wide and separated from
the paved cartway by a minimum four-foot wide green strip.
C.
At least 65% of proposed single family attached and single family
detached dwelling units shall be served by alleys.
D.
At least 35% of all proposed single-family detached and single-family
attached dwelling units shall have front porches that extend across
a minimum of 50% of the facade of the unit.
4.
Area and Bulk Regulations.
A.
Residential Density. In order to support development that is more traditional in nature and creates a more compact and pedestrian-friendly environment, the maximum permitted base density for any NMU development shall be 4.75 dwelling units per net acre. The base density may be increased with the use of transferable development rights in compliance with Part 24 of this chapter.
B.
Building Setback. There are no minimum requirements for lot size
in a NMU development, however the following building setbacks shall
apply:
(1)
All buildings shall be setback a minimum of 25 feet from the
tract boundary.
(2)
All buildings shall be setback a minimum of zero feet from the
ultimate rights-of-way of existing major collector streets.
(3)
All buildings shall be setback a minimum of 25 feet from the
ultimate rights-of-way of existing local streets.
(4)
All buildings shall be set back a minimum of five feet from
the rights-of-way of proposed streets.
(5)
For front-loaded single-family detached dwelling units, the
garage entrance shall be set back at least 20 feet from the front
facade of the building.
(6)
For front-loaded single-family attached dwelling units the garage
entrance shall be set back 20 feet from the sidewalk.
(7)
For single-family detached dwellings, the minimum distance between
buildings shall be 15 feet.
(8)
The rear of all buildings shall be a minimum of 20 feet from
lot lines and the paved cartway of proposed streets and alleys.
(9)
All buildings shall be set back a minimum of five feet from
proposed parking areas.
D.
Building Coverage. The maximum building coverage for the entire site
shall be 25% of the net tract area.
E.
Impervious Coverage. Maximum impervious coverage for the entire site
shall be 50% of the net tract area.
G.
Building Height. The maximum number of stories in any building shall
be 3; however, to encourage visually interesting roof lines, a building
height of up to 40 feet is permitted.
H.
Parking.
(1)
Required parking for residential units shall be 2.0 spaces per
dwelling unit. All other parking may be provided with a combination
of on and off-street parking.
(2)
Parking for nonresidential uses shall be provided in compliance
with § 27-1709C.
(3)
Parking spaces in private garages, driveways, off-street parking
areas, and on-street spaces may count toward minimum parking requirements.
(4)
Shared parking may be provided that is in compliance with § 27-1709D,
"Parking Reductions."
