In addition to the goals set forth in Part 1 of this Chapter, the establishment and regulation of residential zoning districts is intended to achieve the following goals:
201.1. 
Provide sufficient space for a variety of housing types adequate to meet the needs of the present and projected population of the Municipality consistent with the policies set forth in the Comprehensive Plan;
201.2. 
Assure adequate light, air, and privacy;
201.3. 
Protect residents of the Municipality against environmental hazards such as fire, excessive noise, smoke and other pollutants, offensive odors, and glare;
201.4. 
Prevent environmental blight resulting from congested housing conditions and excessive vehicular traffic in residential neighborhoods;
201.5. 
Encourage those varieties of land uses and Building developments, which conserve and enhance the residential character of the Municipality while recognizing and preserving the unique physical characteristics of particular areas within the Municipality.
202.1. 
Purpose.
202.1.1. 
The R-1 Single-Family Residential District preserves Mt. Lebanon’s distinctive, low-density residential areas. These areas are characterized predominantly by Owner-occupied, Single-family Detached homes and are unique in their character and scale. The district requirements promote and protect the quality urban residential living of the existing residential neighborhood.
202.2. 
Uses by Right. The following Uses are permitted in the R-1 District:
202.2.1. 
Single-family Detached Dwellings.
202.2.2. 
Accessory Uses as outlined in §20-803.
202.2.3. 
When conducted entirely within a School:
202.2.3.1. 
Business and Professional Office.
202.2.3.2. 
Civic, Social, Recreational, Educational or Cultural Center.
202.2.3.3. 
Day Care Centers, subject to the Additional Requirements for Specified Uses in §20-610.
202.2.3.4. 
Studio for art, dancing, or music activities.
202.2.3.5. 
For the purpose of this Subsection only, the term School shall mean a Public School, which is an authorized Use when more than 50% of the total area is used for School purposes.
202.2.4. 
Municipal Facilities.
202.2.5. 
Municipal Parks and Recreation Areas.
202.2.6. 
Small WCF mounted on an existing Public Utility Transmission Tower, or other Wireless Support Structure, subject to the requirements of §20-607.
202.3. 
Conditional Uses. The following Uses are authorized as conditional uses subject to the conditions as set forth in §20-1002 of this Chapter:
202.3.1. 
Places of Worship.
202.3.2. 
Public and Semi-Public Uses.
202.3.3. 
Office Boutique Overlay (where indicated in §401.1).
202.3.4. 
Mixed Use Overlay.
202.4. 
Uses by Special Exception. The following Uses are authorized by Special Exception, subject to the conditions as set forth in §20-1004 of this Chapter:
202.4.1. 
Essential Services.
202.4.2. 
Public Service Corporation Facilities.
202.4.3. 
Tower-Based WCF and Non-Tower WCF, subject to the requirements of §20-607.
202.5. 
Area and Bulk Regulations. In the R-1 District, the following regulations shall be observed on each Lot, and on each Lot upon which a Building or Structure is erected, altered, enlarged, or maintained:
202.5.1. 
Lot Width Requirements.
202.5.1.1. 
Residential Uses.
202.5.1.1.1. 
Minimum Lot Width: 60 feet.
202.5.1.2. 
Non-Residential Uses and Conditional Uses.
202.5.1.2.1. 
Minimum Lot Width: 60 feet
202.5.2. 
Lot Area Requirements.
202.5.2.1. 
Residential Uses.
202.5.2.1.1. 
Minimum Lot Area: 8,000 square feet.
202.5.2.1.2. 
Maximum Building Coverage: the coverage by the Main Building and Accessory Structures shall not exceed 40% of the lot area.
202.5.2.2. 
Non-Residential Uses and Conditional Uses.
202.5.2.2.1. 
Minimum Lot Area: 20,000 square feet.
202.5.2.2.2. 
Maximum Building Coverage: 35% of the lot area.
202.5.2.2.3. 
Maximum Lot Coverage: 50% of the lot area.
202.5.3. 
Yard Requirements.
202.5.3.1. 
Residential Uses.
202.5.3.1.1. 
Front Yard.
202.5.3.1.1.1. 
Principal or Accessory Use or Structure: As shown on the Recorded Plat; if none is shown on the Recorded Plat, where a Lot is situated between two Lots having on each a Principal Use, the Front Yard shall be the average of the Front yards of the adjacent Principal Uses. If a Lot is situated between two Lots that do not have a Principal Use and no Front Yard is shown on the Recorded Plat, the minimum Front Yard shall be 35 feet.
202.5.3.1.1.2. 
For Subdivisions of five Lots or more, the required Front Yard may be reduced in accordance with the following requirements:
202.5.3.1.1.2.1. 
When the average natural ground surface Slope, perpendicular to and within 125 feet of the Center Line of the proposed Street, is greater than 14% but not more than 18%, the required depth of the Front Yard shall be no less than 30 feet.
202.5.3.1.1.2.2. 
When the average natural ground surface Slope, perpendicular to and within 125 feet of the Center Line of the proposed Street, is greater than 18%, the required depth of the Front Yard shall be no less than 25 feet.
202.5.3.1.1.2.3. 
There shall be no difference between Building Lines of adjacent Lots greater than five feet.
202.5.3.1.2. 
Side Yards.
202.5.3.1.2.1. 
Principal Use or Structure: two Side Yards, totaling 15 feet, but in no case shall any Side Yard be less than five feet.
202.5.3.1.2.2. 
Accessory Use or Structure: five feet.
202.5.3.1.3. 
Rear Yard.
202.5.3.1.3.1. 
Principal Use or Structure: 30 feet.
202.5.3.1.3.2. 
Accessory Use or Structure: five feet.
202.5.3.2. 
Non-Residential Uses and Conditional Uses.
202.5.3.2.1. 
Front Yard — Principal or Accessory Use or Structure: As shown on the Recorded Plat; if none is shown on the Recorded Plat, 35 feet.
202.5.3.2.2. 
Side Yard — Principal or Accessory Use or Structure: two Side Yards required, each 35 feet.
202.5.3.2.3. 
Rear Yard — Principal or Accessory Use or Structure: 75 feet.
202.5.4. 
Building Height.
202.5.4.1. 
Residential Uses.
202.5.4.1.1. 
Maximum Building Height — Principal Use or Structure: 35 feet.
202.5.4.1.2. 
Maximum Building Height — Accessory Use or Structure: 14 feet.
202.5.4.2. 
Non-Residential Uses and Conditional Uses.
202.5.4.2.1. 
Maximum Building Height — Principal Use or Structure: 45 feet.
202.5.4.2.2. 
Maximum Building Height — Accessory Use or Structure: 14 feet.
202.6. 
Summary Chart – Area and Bulk Requirements – R-1 District.
REQUIREMENT
RESIDENTIAL
NON-RESIDENTIAL
LOT WIDTH REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Lot Width
60 feet
60 feet
LOT AREA REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Lot Area
8,000 square feet
20,000 square feet
Maximum Building Coverage
40%
35%
Maximum Lot Coverage
 
50%
YARD REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Front Yard Setback – Principal or Accessory Use or Structure
Recorded Plat or average of abutting
Recorded Plat or 35 feet
Minimum Side Yard Setback – Principal Use or Structure
Two Side Yards totaling 15 feet - none less than five feet
Two Side Yards required, each 35 feet
Minimum Side Yard Setback – Accessory Use or Structure
5 feet
35 feet
Minimum Rear Yard Setback – Principal Use or Structure
30 feet
75 feet
Minimum Rear Yard Setback – Accessory Use or Structure
5 feet
75 feet
BUILDING HEIGHTS
Maximum Building Height – Principal Use or Structure
35 feet
45 feet
Maximum Building Height – Accessory Use or Structure
14 feet
14 eet
202.7. 
Additional Regulations. The applicable Design Guidelines and Standards (Part 7) and Requirements Applying to All Zoning Districts (Part 8) in this Chapter shall apply to all Uses in the R-1 District.
203.1. 
The R-2 Single-family Residential District is designed to provide for the development of neighborhoods that are occupied primarily by Single-Family residences, but with smaller Lots than the R-1 Single-family Residential District. The purpose of the R-2 District is to promote orderly development of the Municipality and encourage well-designed living environments which protect and stabilize the residential characteristics of Mt. Lebanon. The District requirements are intended to preserve, promote and protect a quality of urban residential living characterized by unobstructed Front Yards, pedestrian-scale streetscapes and Buildings scaled and designed to be compatible with the neighborhood.
203.2. 
Uses by Right. The following Uses are permitted in the R-2 District:
203.2.1. 
Single-family Detached Dwelling.
203.2.2. 
Accessory Uses as outlined in §20-803.
203.2.3. 
When conducted entirely within a School:
203.2.3.1. 
Business and Professional Office.
203.2.3.2. 
Civic, Social, Recreational, Educational or Cultural Center.
203.2.3.3. 
Day Care Centers, subject to the Additional Requirements for Specified Uses in §20-610.
203.2.3.4. 
Studio for art, dancing, or music activities.
203.2.3.5. 
For the purpose of this Subsection only, the term School shall mean a Public School, which is an authorized Use in this District in which more than 50% of the total area is used for School purposes.
203.2.4. 
Municipal Facilities.
203.2.5. 
Municipal Parks and Recreation Areas.
203.2.6. 
Small WCF mounted on an existing Public Utility Transmission Tower, or other Wireless Support Structure, subject to the requirements of §607.
203.3. 
Conditional Uses. The following Uses are authorized as conditional uses subject to the conditions as set forth in §20-1002 of this Chapter:
203.3.1. 
Places of Worship.
203.3.2. 
Public and Semi-Public Uses.
203.3.3. 
Office Boutique Overlay (where indicated in §401.1).
203.3.4. 
Mixed Use Overlay.
203.3.5. 
Hospital.
203.4. 
Uses by Special Exception. The following Uses are authorized by Special Exception, subject to the conditions as set forth in §20-1004 of this Chapter:
203.4.1. 
Essential Services.
203.4.2. 
Public Service Corporation Facilities.
203.4.3. 
Tower-Based WCF, and Non-Tower WCF, subject to the requirements of §20-607.
203.5. 
Area and Bulk Regulations. In the R-2 District, the following regulations shall be observed on each Lot, and on each Lot upon which a Building or Structure is erected, altered, enlarged, or maintained:
203.5.1. 
Lot Width Requirements.
203.5.1.1. 
Residential Uses.
203.5.1.1.1. 
Minimum Lot Width: 50 feet.
203.5.1.2. 
Non-Residential Uses and Conditional Uses.
203.5.1.2.1. 
Minimum Lot Width: 50 feet.
203.5.2. 
Lot Area Requirements.
203.5.2.1. 
Residential Uses.
203.5.2.1.1. 
Minimum Lot Area: 6,000 square feet.
203.5.2.1.2. 
Maximum Building Coverage: the coverage by the Main Building and Accessory Structures shall not exceed 40% of the lot area.
203.5.2.2. 
Non-Residential Uses and Conditional Uses.
203.5.2.2.1. 
Minimum Lot Area: 20,000 square feet.
203.5.2.2.2. 
Maximum Building Coverage: 35% of the lot area.
203.5.2.2.3. 
Maximum Lot Coverage: 50% of the lot area
203.5.3. 
Yard Requirements.
203.5.3.1. 
Residential Uses.
203.5.3.1.1. 
Front Yard.
203.5.3.1.1.1. 
Principal or Accessory Use or Structure: As shown on the Recorded Plat; if none is shown on the Recorded Plat, where a Lot is situated between two Lots having on each a Principal Use, the Front Yard shall be the average of the Front Yards of the adjacent Principal Uses. If a Lot is situated between two Lots that do not have a Principal Use and no Front Yard is shown on the Recorded Plat, the minimum Front Yard shall be 35 feet.
203.5.3.1.1.2. 
For Subdivisions of five Lots or more the required depth of the Front Yard may be reduced in accordance with the following requirements:
203.5.3.1.1.2.1. 
When the average natural ground surface Slope, perpendicular to and within 125 feet of the Center Line of the proposed Street is greater than 14% but not more than 18%, the required depth of the Front Yard shall be no less than 30 feet.
203.5.3.1.1.2.2. 
When the average natural ground surface Slope, perpendicular to and within 125 feet of the Center Line of the proposed Street, is greater than 18%, the required depth of the Front Yard shall be no less than 25 feet.
203.5.3.1.1.2.3. 
There shall be no difference between Building Lines of adjacent Lots greater than five feet.
203.5.3.1.2. 
Side Yard.
203.5.3.1.2.1. 
Principal Use or Structure: two Side Yards required, totaling 15 feet when measured from the Building to the property line, but in no case shall any Side Yard be less than five feet.
203.5.3.1.2.2. 
Accessory Use or Structure: five feet.
203.5.3.1.3. 
Rear Yard.
203.5.3.1.3.1. 
Principal Use or Structure: 30 feet.
203.5.3.1.3.2. 
Accessory Use or Structure: five feet.
203.5.3.2. 
Non-Residential Uses and Conditional Uses.
203.5.3.2.1. 
Front Yard — Principal or Accessory Use or Structure: As shown upon the Recorded Plat; if none is shown on the Recorded Plat, 35 feet.
203.5.3.2.2. 
Side Yard — Principal or Accessory Use or Structure: two Side Yards required, each 35 feet.
203.5.3.2.3. 
Rear Yard — Principal or Accessory Use or Structure: 75 feet.
203.5.4. 
Building Height.
203.5.4.1. 
Residential Uses.
203.5.4.1.1. 
Maximum Building Height — Principal Use or Structure: 35 feet.
203.5.4.1.2. 
Maximum Building Height — Accessory Use or Structure: 14 feet.
203.5.4.2. 
Non-Residential Uses and Conditional Uses
203.5.4.2.1. 
Maximum Building Height — Principal Use or Structure: 45 feet.
203.5.4.2.2. 
Maximum Building Height — Accessory Use or Structure: 14 feet.
203.6. 
Summary Chart – Area and Bulk Regulations – R-2 District.
REQUIREMENT
RESIDENTIAL
NON-RESIDENTIAL
LOT WIDTH REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Lot Width
50 feet
50 feet
LOT AREA REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Lot Area
6,000 square feet
20,000 square feet
Maximum Building Coverage
40 %
35 %
Maximum Lot Coverage
 
50 %
YARD REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Front Yard Setback – Principal or Accessory Use or Structure
Recorded Plat or average of abutting
Recorded Plat or 35 feet
Minimum Side Yard Setback – Principal Use or Structure
Two Side Yards totaling 15 feet - none less than five feet
Two Side Yards required – none less than 35 feet
Minimum Side Yard Setback – Accessory Use or Structure
5 feet
35 feet
Minimum Rear Yard Setback – Principal Use or Structure
30 feet
75 feet
Minimum Rear Yard Setback – Accessory Use or Structure
5 feet
75 feet
BUILDING HEIGHTS
Maximum Building Height – Principal Use or Structure
35 feet
45 feet
Maximum Building Height – Accessory Use or Structure
14 feet
14 feet
203.7. 
Additional Regulations. The applicable Design Guidelines and Standards (Part 7) and Requirements Applying to All Districts (Part 8) in this Chapter shall apply to all Uses in the R-2 District.
204.1. 
Purpose. The R-3 Low Density-Mixed Residential District provides a mix of housing choices. The inclusion of Single-family, Two-family, and Multi-family Dwellings provide a diversity of housing choices while the bulk and density regulations maintain the lower density scale of the neighborhoods. These residential areas are usually located proximate to neighborhood-scale shopping and service opportunities. The district requirements are intended to preserve, promote, and protect a quality of urban residential living characterized by unobstructed Front Yards, pedestrian-scale streetscapes and Buildings scaled and designed to be compatible with the neighborhood.
204.2. 
Uses by Right. The following Uses are permitted in the R-3 District:
204.2.1. 
Single-family Detached Dwellings.
204.2.2. 
Single-family Attached Dwellings.
204.2.3. 
Townhouses.
204.2.4. 
Two-family Dwellings.
204.2.5. 
Accessory Uses as outlined in §20-803.
204.2.6. 
Adult Family Day Care Homes.
204.2.7. 
Family Day Care Homes.
204.2.8. 
Municipal Facilities.
204.2.9. 
Municipal Parks and Recreation Areas.
204.2.10. 
Small WCF mounted on an existing Public Utility Transmission Tower, or other Wireless Support Structure, subject to the requirements of §20-607.
204.3. 
Authorized Uses Subject to Site Plan Review. The following Uses are allowed in the R-3 District subject to Site Plan Review:
204.3.1. 
Day Care Centers, subject to the Additional Requirements for Specified Uses in §20-610.
204.3.2. 
Multi-family Dwellings, subject to the Additional Requirements for Specified Uses in §20-616.
204.4. 
Conditional Uses. The following Uses are authorized as conditional use subject to the conditions as set forth in §20-1002 of this Chapter:
204.4.1. 
Ancillary Garage or Parking Lots, subject to the Additional Requirements for Specified Uses in §20-602.
204.4.2. 
Continuing Care Facility subject to the Additional Requirements for Specified Uses in §20-609.
204.4.3. 
Community Garage or Parking Lots, subject to the Additional Requirements for Specified Uses in §20-608.
204.4.4. 
Mobile Home Parks, subject to the Additional Requirements for Specified Uses in §20-615.
204.4.5. 
Places of Worship.
204.4.6. 
Hospice.
204.4.7. 
Hospital.
204.4.8. 
Institutional Home.
204.4.9. 
Nursing or Convalescent Homes.
204.4.10. 
Public and Semi-Public Uses.
204.5. 
Uses by Special Exception. The following Uses are authorized by Special Exception, subject to the conditions as set forth in §20-1004 of this Chapter:
204.5.1. 
Essential Services.
204.5.2. 
Public Service Corporation Facilities.
204.5.3. 
Tower-Based WCF, and Non-Tower WCF, subject to the additional requirements of §20-607.
204.6. 
Area and Bulk Regulations. In the R-3 District, the following regulations shall be observed on each Lot and on each Lot upon which a Building or Structure is erected, altered, enlarged, or maintained:
204.6.1. 
Lot Width Requirement.
204.6.1.1. 
Residential Uses.
204.6.1.1.1. 
Minimum Lot Width — Detached 50 feet.
204.6.1.1.2. 
Minimum Lot Width — Attached:
204.6.1.1.2.1. 
Two units: 25 feet per unit.
204.6.1.1.2.2. 
Three or more units: 60 feet.
204.6.1.1.3. 
Minimum Lot Width — Two-Family: 50 feet.
204.6.1.1.4. 
Minimum Lot Width — Multi-family: 70 feet.
204.6.1.2. 
Non-Residential Uses and Conditional Uses.
204.6.1.2.1. 
Minimum Lot Width: 100 feet.
204.6.2. 
Lot Area Requirements.
204.6.2.1. 
Single-family Detached and Attached.
204.6.2.1.1. 
Minimum Lot Area — Detached: 5,000 square feet.
204.6.2.1.2. 
Minimum Lot Area — Attached: 3,000 square feet per unit; provided, however, no more than 13 Dwelling Units per acre shall be authorized.
204.6.2.1.3. 
Maximum Building Coverage: the coverage by the Main Building and Accessory Structures shall not exceed 40% of the lot area.
204.6.2.2. 
Two-family.
204.6.2.2.1. 
Minimum Lot Area: 6,000 square feet.
204.6.2.2.2. 
Maximum Building Coverage: the coverage by the Main Building and Accessory Structures shall not exceed 40% of the lot area.
204.6.2.3. 
Multi-family.
204.6.2.3.1. 
Minimum Lot Area: 20,000 square feet.
204.6.2.3.2. 
Maximum Building Coverage: 40% of the lot area.
204.6.2.4. 
Non-Residential Uses and Conditional Uses.
204.6.2.4.1. 
Minimum Lot Area: 20,000 square feet.
204.6.2.4.2. 
Maximum Building Coverage: 40% of the lot area.
204.6.2.4.3. 
Maximum Lot Coverage: 60% of the lot area.
204.6.3. 
Yard Requirements.
204.6.3.1. 
Residential Uses.
204.6.3.1.1. 
Front Yard.
204.6.3.1.1.1. 
Principal or Accessory Use or Structure: As shown on the Recorded Plat; if none is shown on the Recorded Plat, where a Lot is situated between two Lots having on each a Principal Use, the Front Yard shall be the average of the Front Yards of the adjacent Principal Uses. If a Lot is situated between two Lots that do not have a Principal Use and no Front Yard is shown on the Recorded Plat, the minimum Front Yard shall be 35 feet.
204.6.3.1.1.2. 
For Subdivisions of five Lots or more, the required depth of the Front Yard may be reduced in accordance with the following requirements:
204.6.3.1.1.2.1. 
When the average natural ground surface Slope, perpendicular to and within 125 feet of the Center Line of the proposed Street, is greater than 14% but not more than 18%, the required depth of the Front Yard shall be no less than 30 feet.
204.6.3.1.1.2.2. 
When the average natural ground surface Slope, perpendicular to and within 125 feet of the Center Line of the proposed Street, is greater than 18%, the required depth of the Front Yard shall be no less than 25 feet.
204.6.3.1.1.2.3. 
There shall be no difference between Building Lines of adjacent Lots greater than five feet.
204.6.3.1.2. 
Side Yard.
204.6.3.1.2.1. 
Single-family Detached or Accessory Use or Structure: two Side Yards required, totaling 15 feet when measured from the Building to the property line, but in no case less than five feet.
204.6.3.1.2.2. 
Single-family Attached, Two-family, Multi-family or Accessory Use or Structure: two Side Yards totaling 20 feet when measured from the Building to the property line, but in no case, less than five feet.
204.6.3.1.3. 
Rear Yard.
204.6.3.1.3.1. 
Principal Use or Structure: 30 feet.
204.6.3.1.3.2. 
Accessory Use or Structure: five feet.
204.6.3.2. 
Non-Residential Uses and Conditional Uses.
204.6.3.2.1. 
Front Yard — Principal or Accessory Use or Structure: As shown on the Recorded Plat; if none is shown on the Recorded Plat, where a Lot is situated between two Lots having on each a Principal Use, the Front Yard shall be the average of the Front Yards of the adjacent Principal Uses.
204.6.3.2.2. 
Side Yard — Principal or Accessory Use or Structure: two Side Yards required, each 35 feet.
204.6.3.2.3. 
Rear Yard — Principal or Accessory Use or Structure: 75 feet.
204.6.4. 
Building Height.
204.6.4.1. 
Residential Uses.
204.6.4.1.1. 
Maximum Building Height — Principal Use or Structure: 35 feet.
204.6.4.1.2. 
Maximum Building Height — Multi-family: 45 feet.
204.6.4.1.3. 
Maximum Building Height — Accessory Use or Structure: 14 feet.
204.6.4.2. 
Non-Residential Uses and Conditional Uses.
204.6.4.2.1. 
Maximum Building Height — Principal Use or Structure: 45 feet.
204.6.4.2.2. 
Maximum Building Height — Accessory Use or Structure: 14 feet.
204.7. 
Summary Chart – Area and Bulk Regulations – R-3 District.
REQUIREMENT
RESIDENTIAL
NON-RESIDENTIAL
Detached
Attached
Two-family
Multi
LOT WIDTH REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Lot Width
50 feet
50/60 feet
50 feet
70 feet
100 feet
LOT AREA REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Lot Area
5,000 Square feet.
3,000 Square feet/unit
6,000 Square feet
20,000 Square feet
20,000 Square feet
Maximum Building Coverage
40 %
40%
40%
40%
40%
Maximum Lot Coverage
 
 
 
 
60%
YARD REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Front Yard Setback – Principal or Accessory Use or Structure
Recorded Plat or average of abutting
Recorded Plat or average of abutting
Recorded Plat or average of abutting
Recorded Plat or average of abutting
Recorded Plat or average of abutting
Minimum Side Yard Setback – Principal Use or Structure
Two Side Yards totaling 15 feet, none less than five feet
Two Side Yards totaling 20 feet, none less than five feet
Two Side Yards totaling 20 feet, none less than five feet
Two Side Yards totaling 20 feet, none less than five feet
Two Side Yards required, each 35 feet
Minimum Side Yard Setback – Accessory Use or Structure
Two Side Yards totaling 15 feet, none less than five feet
Two Side Yards totaling 20 feet, none less than five feet
Two Side Yards totaling 20 feet, none less than five feet
Two Side Yards totaling 20 feet, none less than five feet
Two Side Yards required, each 35 feet
Minimum Rear Yard Setback – Principal Use or Structure
30 feet
30 feet
30 feet
30 feet
75 feet
Minimum Rear Yard Setback – Accessory Use or Structure
5 feet
5 feet
5 feet
5 feet
75 feet
BUILDING HEIGHTS
Maximum Building Height – Principal Use or Structure
35 feet
35 feet
35 feet
45 feet
45 feet
Maximum Building Height – Accessory Use or Structure
14 feet
14 feet
14 feet
14 feet
14 feet
204.8. 
Additional Regulations. The applicable Design Guidelines and Standards (Part 7) and Requirements Applying to All Zoning Districts (Part 8) in this Chapter shall apply to all Uses in the R-3 District.
205.1. 
Purpose. The R-4 Multi-Family-Mixed Residential District protects, preserves, and enhances existing residential areas of higher density which include Multi-family Dwellings mixed with other housing types. The R-4 Multi-Family-Mixed Residential is intended to provide residential areas that accommodate higher density housing while protecting, maintaining, and enhancing existing residential character. The R-4 District may include various housing types from Single-family Detached to Multi-family Dwellings. The district adds to the urban character of Mt. Lebanon and provides diversity in housing types.
205.2. 
Uses by Right. The following Uses are permitted in the R-4 District:
205.2.1. 
Single-family Detached Dwellings.
205.2.2. 
Single-family Attached Dwellings.
205.2.3. 
Townhouses.
205.2.4. 
Two-family Dwellings.
205.2.5. 
Accessory Uses as outlined in §20-803.
205.2.6. 
Adult Family Day Care Homes.
205.2.7. 
Family Day Care Homes.
205.2.8. 
Municipal Facilities.
205.2.9. 
Municipal Parks and Recreation Areas.
205.2.10. 
Small WCF mounted on an existing Public Utility Transmission Tower, or other Wireless Support Structure, subject to the requirements of §20-607.
205.2.11. 
Transit Station.
205.3. 
Authorized Uses Subject to Site Plan Review. The following Uses are allowed in the R-4 District subject to Site Plan Review:
205.3.1. 
Day Care Centers, subject to the Additional Requirements for Specified Uses in §20-610.
205.3.2. 
Hospice.
205.3.3. 
Multi-family Dwellings, subject to the Additional Requirements for Specified Uses in §20-616.
205.4. 
Conditional Uses. The following Uses are authorized as conditional uses subject to the conditions as set forth in §20-1002 of this Chapter:
205.4.1. 
Ancillary Garage or Parking Lots, subject to the Additional Requirements for Specified Uses in §20-602.
205.4.2. 
Community Garage or Parking Lots, subject to the Additional Requirements for Specified Uses in §20-608.
205.4.3. 
Municipal Garage or Parking Lots, subject to the Additional Requirements for Specified Uses in §20-618.
205.4.4. 
First floor Commercial Use in Multi-family Dwellings over 20 units, subject to the Additional Requirements for Specified Uses in §20-606.
205.4.5. 
Personal Care Home for Adults having no more than five persons occupying any one Dwelling Unit and having an aggregate of no more than 15 persons occupying all Structures on the Lot.
205.4.6. 
Places of Worship.
205.4.7. 
Nursing or Convalescent Homes.
205.4.8. 
Public and Semi-Public Uses.
205.4.9. 
Office Boutique Overlay (where indicated in §401.1).
205.5. 
Uses by Special Exception. The following Uses are authorized by Special Exception, subject to the conditions as set forth in §20-1004 of this Chapter:
205.5.1. 
Essential Services.
205.5.2. 
Public Service Corporation Facilities.
205.5.3. 
Tower-Based WCF, and Non-Tower WCF, subject to the additional requirements of §20-607.
205.6. 
Area and Bulk Regulations. In the R-4 District, the following regulations shall be observed on each Lot and on each Lot upon which a Building or Structure is erected, altered, enlarged, or maintained:
205.6.1. 
Lot Width Requirement.
205.6.1.1. 
Residential Uses.
205.6.1.1.1. 
Minimum Lot Width — Single-family Detached: 40 feet.
205.6.1.1.2. 
Minimum Lot Width — Single-family Attached:
205.6.1.1.2.1. 
Two units: 20 feet per unit.
205.6.1.1.2.2. 
Three or more units: 60 feet.
205.6.1.1.3. 
Minimum Lot Width — Two-family: 50 feet.
205.6.1.1.4. 
Minimum Lot Width — Multi-family: 70 feet.
205.6.1.2. 
Non-Residential Uses and Conditional Uses:
205.6.1.2.1. 
Minimum Lot Width: 100 feet.
205.6.2. 
Lot Area Requirements.
205.6.2.1. 
Single-family Detached and Attached.
205.6.2.1.1. 
Minimum Lot Area — Detached: 5,000 square feet.
205.6.2.1.2. 
Minimum Lot Area — Attached: 3,000 per unit.
205.6.2.1.3. 
Maximum Building Coverage: 40% of the lot area
205.6.2.2. 
Two-family.
205.6.2.2.1. 
Minimum Lot Area: 6,000 square feet.
205.6.2.2.2. 
Maximum Building Coverage: 40% of the lot area.
205.6.2.3. 
Multi-family.
205.6.2.3.1. 
Minimum Lot Area: 1,200 square feet for each Dwelling Unit for any Townhouse Unit or Multi-Family Dwelling, but not more than 36 Dwelling Units per acre.
205.6.2.3.2. 
Maximum Building Coverage: 40% of the lot area.
205.6.2.4. 
Non-Residential Uses and Conditional Uses.
205.6.2.4.1. 
Minimum Lot Area: 20,000 square feet.
205.6.2.4.2. 
Maximum Building Coverage: 40% of the lot area.
205.6.2.4.3. 
Maximum Lot Coverage: 60% of the lot area.
205.6.3. 
Yard Requirements.
205.6.3.1. 
Residential Uses.
205.6.3.1.1. 
Front Yard — Principal or Accessory Use or Structure: As shown on the Recorded Plat; if none is shown on the Recorded Plat, where a Lot is situated between two Lots having on each a Principal Use, the Front Yard shall be the average of the Front Yards of the adjacent Principal Uses. If a Lot is situated between two Lots that do not have a Principal Use and no Front Yard is shown on the Recorded Plat, the minimum Front Yard shall be 35 feet.
205.6.3.1.2. 
Side Yards, Required Width.
205.6.3.1.2.1. 
Single-family Attached Dwelling, Single–family Detached Dwelling or Two-family Dwelling and Accessory Structure: two Side Yards 15 feet, when measured from the Building to the property line, but in no case shall any Side Yard be less than five feet. For Single-family Attached Dwellings, there shall be no side yard required at the point of attachment between the dwellings.
205.6.3.1.2.2. 
Multi-Family Dwelling and Accessory Structure: two Side Yards required, totaling 25 feet, none less than 10 feet.
205.6.3.1.2.3. 
Rear Yard — Principal Use or Structure: 30 feet.
205.6.3.1.2.4. 
Rear Yard — Accessory Use or Structure: five feet.
205.6.3.2. 
Non-Residential Uses and Conditional Uses.
205.6.3.2.1. 
Front Yard — Principal or Accessory Use or Structure: As shown on the Recorded Plat; if none is shown on the Recorded Plat, where a Lot is situated between two Lots having on each a Principal Use, the Front Yard shall be the average of the Front Yards of the adjacent Principal Uses.
205.6.3.2.2. 
Side Yard — Principal or Accessory Use or Structure: two Side Yards required, each 35 feet.
205.6.3.2.3. 
Rear Yard — Principal or Accessory Use or Structure: 75 feet.
205.6.4. 
Building Height.
205.6.4.1. 
Residential Uses.
205.6.4.1.1. 
Maximum Building Height — Single-family Detached and Single-family Attached — Principal Use or Structure: 35 feet.
205.6.4.1.2. 
Maximum Building Height — Two-family — Principal Use or Structure: 35 feet.
205.6.4.1.3. 
Maximum Building Height — Multi-Family Principal Use or Structure: 45 feet.
205.6.4.1.4. 
Maximum Building Height — Accessory Use or Structure: 14 feet.
205.6.4.2. 
Non-Residential Uses and Conditional Uses.
205.6.4.2.1. 
Maximum Building Height — Principal Use or Structure: 45 feet.
205.6.4.2.2. 
Maximum Building Height — Accessory Use or Structure: 14 feet.
205.7. 
Summary Chart – Area and Bulk Regulations – R-4 District.
REQUIREMENT
RESIDENTIAL
NON-RESIDENTIAL
Detached
Attached
Two-family
Multi
LOT WIDTH REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Lot Width
40 feet
40/60 feet
50 feet
70 feet
100 feet
LOT AREA REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Lot Area
5,000 Square feet
3,000 Square feet/unit
6,000 Square feet
1,200 Square feet/unit
20,000 Square feet
Maximum Building Coverage
40%
40%
40%
40%
40%
Maximum Lot Coverage
 
 
 
 
60%
 
 
 
 
 
 
YARD REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Front Yard Setback – Principal or Accessory Use or Structure
Recorded Plat or average of abutting
Recorded Plat or average of abutting
Recorded Plat or average of abutting
Recorded Plat or average of abutting
Recorded Plat or average of abutting
Minimum Side Yard Setback – Principal Use or Structure
Two Side Yards totaling 15 feet, none less than five feet
Two Side Yards totaling 15 feet, none less than five feet, no side yard required at point of attachment
Two Side Yards totaling 15 feet, none less than five feet
Two Side Yards totaling 25 feet, none less than 10 feet
Two Side Yards required, each 35 feet
Minimum Side Yard Setback – Accessory Use or Structure
Two Side Yards totaling 15 feet, none less than five feet
Two Side Yards totaling 15 feet, none less than five feet
Two Side Yards totaling 15 feet, none less than five feet
Two Side Yards totaling 25 feet, none less than 10 feet
Two Side Yards required, each 35 feet
Minimum Rear Yard Setback – Principal Use or Structure
30 feet
30 feet
30 feet
30 feet
75 feet
Minimum Rear Yard Setback – Accessory Use or Structure
5 feet
5 feet
5 feet
5 feet
75 feet
BUILDING HEIGHTS
Maximum Building Height – Principal Use or Structure
35 feet
35 feet
35 feet
45 feet
45 feet
Maximum Building Height – Accessory Use or Structure
14 feet
14 feet
14 feet
14 feet
14 feet
205.8. 
Additional Regulations. The applicable Design Guidelines and Standards (Part 7) and Requirements Applying to All Districts (Part 8) in this Chapter shall apply to all Uses in the R-4 District.
The R-5 Multi-Family, Multi-Story District protects, preserves, and enhances existing high-density residential areas. The R-5 District is intended to provide residential areas that accommodate multi-Story, higher density housing while protecting, maintaining, and enhancing existing residential character. The district adds to the urban character of Mt. Lebanon and provides diversity in housing types.
206.1. 
Uses by Right. The following Uses are permitted in the R-5 District:
206.1.1. 
Accessory Uses as outlined in §20-803.
206.1.2. 
Adult Family Day Care Homes.
206.1.3. 
Family Day Care Homes.
206.1.4. 
Municipal Facilities.
206.1.5. 
Municipal Parks and Recreation Areas.
206.1.6. 
Professional Offices not exceeding a total of 1,000 square feet in area for each professional Office.
206.1.7. 
Small WCF mounted on an existing Public Utility Transmission Tower, other Wireless Support Structure, subject to the requirements of §20-607.
206.2. 
Authorized Uses Subject to Site Plan Review. The following Uses are allowed in the R-5 District subject to Site Plan Review:
206.2.1. 
Day Care Centers, subject to the Additional Requirements for Specified Uses in §20-610.
206.2.2. 
Multi-family, or Multi-family, Multi-Story Dwellings, subject to the Additional Requirements for Specified Uses in §20-616.
206.3. 
Conditional Uses. The following Uses are authorized as conditional use subject to the conditions as set forth in §20-1002 of this Chapter:
206.3.1. 
First floor Commercial Use in Multi-family Dwellings over 20 units, subject to the Additional Requirements for Specified Uses in §20-606, not exceeding 2,000 square feet.
206.3.2. 
Personal Care Home for Adults having no more than five persons occupying any one Dwelling Unit and having an aggregate of no more than 15 persons occupying all Structures on the Lot.
206.3.3. 
Hotel or Motel.
206.3.4. 
Nursing or Convalescent Homes.
206.3.5. 
Places of Worship.
206.3.6. 
Public and Semi-Public Uses.
206.3.7. 
Multi-family, Multi-Story Dwelling for the elderly
206.4. 
Uses by Special Exception. The following Uses are authorized by Special Exception, subject to the conditions as set forth in §20-1004 of this Chapter:
206.4.1. 
Essential Services.
206.4.2. 
Public Service Corporation Facilities, subject to the additional requirements of §20-623.
206.4.3. 
Tower-Based WCF and Non-Tower subject to the additional requirements of §20-607.
206.5. 
Area and Bulk Regulations. In the R-5 District, the following regulations shall be observed on each Lot and on each Lot upon which a Building or Structure is erected, altered, enlarged, or maintained:
206.5.1. 
Lot Width Requirements.
206.5.1.1. 
Residential Uses — Minimum Lot Width: 80 feet.
206.5.1.2. 
Non-Residential Uses and Conditional Uses — Minimum Lot Width: 80 feet.
206.5.2. 
Lot Area Requirements.
206.5.2.1. 
Residential Uses
206.5.2.1.1. 
Minimum Lot Area — not less than 800 square feet of Lot Area per unit, but not more than 54 units per acre; in no event shall minimum total Lot Area be less than 30,000 square feet.
206.5.2.1.2. 
Maximum Building Coverage — 50% of the lot area.
206.5.2.2. 
Non-Residential Uses and Conditional Uses.
206.5.2.2.1. 
Minimum Lot Area — 30,000 square feet.
206.5.2.2.2. 
Maximum Building Coverage — 35% of the lot area.
206.5.2.2.3. 
Maximum Lot Coverage — 50% of the lot area
206.5.3. 
Yard Requirements.
206.5.3.1. 
Residential Uses.
206.5.3.1.1. 
Front Yard — Principal or Accessory Use or Structure — As shown on the Recorded Plat; if none is shown on the Recorded Plat, where a Lot is situated between two Lots having on each a Principal Use, the Front Yard shall be the average of the Front Yards of the adjacent Principal Uses. If a Lot is situated between two Lots that do not have a Principal Use and no Front Yard is shown on the Recorded Plat, the minimum Front Yard shall be 35 feet.
206.5.3.1.2. 
Side Yard.
206.5.3.1.2.1. 
Principal or Accessory Use or Structure: two Side Yards required, each 15 feet.
206.5.3.1.2.2. 
For each two feet of Building Height in excess of 45 feet, the required Side Yards shall be increased by one foot.
206.5.3.1.3. 
Rear Yard — Principal Use or Structure: 30 feet.
206.5.3.1.4. 
Rear Yard —Accessory Use or Structure: five feet.
206.5.3.2. 
Non-Residential Uses and Conditional Uses.
206.5.3.2.1. 
Front Yard — Principal or Accessory Use or Structure — As shown on the Recorded Plat: if none is shown on the Recorded Plat, where a Lot is situated between two Lots having on each a Principal Use, the Front Yard shall be the average of the Front Yards of the adjacent Principal Uses.
206.5.3.2.2. 
Side Yard.
206.5.3.2.2.1. 
Principal or Accessory Use or Structure: two Side Yards required, each 15 feet.
206.5.3.2.2.2. 
For each two feet of Building Height in excess of 45 feet, the required Side Yards shall be increased by one foot.
206.5.3.2.3. 
Rear Yard — Principal or Accessory Use or Structure: 30 feet.
206.5.4. 
Building Height.
206.5.4.1. 
Residential Uses.
206.5.4.1.1. 
Maximum Building Height — Principal Use or Structure: 75 feet.
206.5.4.1.2. 
Maximum Building Height — Accessory Use or Structure: 14.
206.5.4.2. 
Non-Residential Uses and Conditional Uses.
206.5.4.2.1. 
Maximum Building Height — Principal Use or Structure: 75 feet.
206.5.4.2.2. 
Maximum Building Height — Accessory Use or Structure: 14 feet.
206.6. 
Summary Chart – Area and Bulk Regulations – R-5 District.
REQUIREMENT
RESIDENTIAL
NON-RESIDENTIAL
LOT WIDTH REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Lot Width
80 feet
80 feet
LOT AREA REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Lot Area
30,000 Square feet – not less than 800 Square feet /unit
30,000 square feet
Maximum Building Coverage
50%
35%
Maximum Lot Coverage
 
50%
YARD REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Front Yard Setback – Principal or Accessory Use or Structure
Recorded Plat or average of abutting
Recorded Plat or average of abutting
Minimum Side Yard Setback – Principal Use or Structure
Two Side Yards required, each 15 feet
Two Side Yards required, each 15 feet
Minimum Side Yard Setback – Accessory Use or Structure
Two Side Yards required, each 15 feet
Two Side Yards required, each 15 feet
Minimum Rear Yard Setback – Principal Use or Structure
30 feet
30 feet
Minimum Rear Yard Setback – Accessory Use or Structure
5 feet
30 feet
BUILDING HEIGHTS
Maximum Building Height – Principal Use or Structure
75 feet
75 feet
Maximum Building Height – Accessory Use or Structure
14 feet
14 feet
206.7. 
Additional Regulations. The applicable Design Guidelines and Standards (Part 7) and Requirements Applying to All Districts (Part 8) in this Chapter shall apply to all Uses in the R-5 District.
207.1. 
Purpose. Like the R-5 Multi-Family, Multi-Story District, the R-6 District allows multi-Story, higher density housing while protecting, maintaining, and enhancing existing residential character. The district adds to the urban character of Mt. Lebanon.
207.2. 
Uses by Right. The following Uses are permitted in the R-6 District:
207.2.1. 
Multi-family, Multi-Story Dwellings, subject to the Additional Requirements for Specified Uses in §20-616.
207.2.2. 
Accessory Uses as outlined in §20-803.
207.2.3. 
Medical Facility limited to doctor’s and dentist’s Offices and not exceeding a total of 1,000 square feet in area for each doctor’s and dentist’s Office.
207.2.4. 
Municipal Facilities.
207.2.5. 
Municipal Parks and Recreation Areas.
207.2.6. 
Small WCF mounted on an existing Public Utility Transmission Tower, or other Wireless Support Structures, subject to the requirements of §20-607.
207.3. 
Conditional Uses. The following Uses are authorized as conditional subject to the conditions as set forth in §20-1002 of this Chapter:
207.3.1. 
First floor Commercial Use in Multi-family Dwellings over 20 units, subject to the Additional Requirements for Specified Uses in §20-606, not exceeding 2,000 square feet and with no entrance to the commercial areas that are visible from the outside of the Building.
207.3.2. 
Places of Worship.
207.4. 
Uses by Special Exception.
207.4.1. 
The following Uses are authorized by Special Exception, subject to the conditions as set forth in §20-1004 of this Chapter.
207.4.2. 
Essential Services.
207.4.3. 
Public Service Corporation Facilities.
207.4.4. 
Tower-Based WCF and Non-Tower WCF, subject to the additional requirements of §20-607.
207.5. 
Area and Bulk Regulations. In the R-6 District, the following regulations shall be observed on each Lot and on each Lot upon which a Building or Structure is erected, altered, enlarged, or maintained:
207.5.1. 
Lot Area Requirement.
207.5.1.1. 
Residential.
207.5.1.1.1. 
Minimum Lot Area — each Dwelling Unit shall require not less than 2,700 square feet of Lot Area; minimum total Lot Area shall be 200,000 square feet.
207.5.1.1.2. 
Maximum Building Coverage — 20% of the lot area.
207.5.1.2. 
Non-Residential Uses and Conditional Uses.
207.5.1.2.1. 
Minimum Lot Area — 200,000 square feet.
207.5.1.2.2. 
Maximum Building Coverage — 20% of the lot area.
207.5.1.2.3. 
Maximum Lot Coverage — 50% of the lot area.
207.5.2. 
Yard Requirements.
207.5.2.1. 
Residential Uses.
207.5.2.1.1. 
Front Yard — Principal or Accessory Use or Structure — As shown on the Recorded Plat; but not less than, 125 feet.
207.5.2.1.2. 
Side Yard.
207.5.2.1.2.1. 
Principal Use or Structure — 75 feet from any other Residential, C-1 or OS District.
207.5.2.1.2.2. 
For each two feet of Building Height in excess of 45 feet, the required Side Yards shall be increased by one foot.
207.5.2.1.2.3. 
Accessory Use or Structure — 25 feet from any Main Building or from any Side Lot Line.
207.5.2.1.3. 
Rear Yard.
207.5.2.1.3.1. 
Principal Use or Structure — 75 feet from any Residential, C-1 or OS District.
207.5.2.1.3.2. 
For each two feet of Building Height in excess of 45 feet, the required Rear Yard shall be increased by one foot.
207.5.2.1.3.3. 
Accessory Use or Structure — 25 feet from any main Building or Rear Lot Line.
207.5.2.2. 
Non-Residential Uses and Conditional Uses.
207.5.2.2.1. 
Front Yard — Principal or Accessory Use or Structure — As shown on the Recorded Plat; but not less than 125 feet.
207.5.2.2.2. 
Side Yard.
207.5.2.2.2.1. 
Principal Use or Structure: 75 feet from any other Residential, C-1 or OS District.
207.5.2.2.2.2. 
For each two feet of Building Height in excess of 45 feet, the required Side Yards shall be increased by one foot.
207.5.2.2.2.3. 
Accessory Use or Structure: 25 feet from any Main Building or from any Side Lot Line.
207.5.2.2.3. 
Rear Yard.
207.5.2.2.3.1. 
Principal Use or Structure: 75 feet from any Residential, C-1 or OS District.
207.5.2.2.3.2. 
For each two feet of Building Height in excess of 45 feet, the required Rear Yard shall be increased by one foot.
207.5.2.2.3.3. 
Accessory Use or Structure: 25 feet.
207.5.2.3. 
Distance Between Main Buildings.
207.5.2.3.1. 
Front to front, front to rear, or rear to rear: 60 feet.
207.5.2.3.2. 
End to end: not less than a distance equal to the average heights of the Buildings.
207.5.2.3.3. 
There shall be no Interior Courts.
207.5.3. 
Building Height.
207.5.3.1. 
Residential Uses.
207.5.3.1.1. 
Maximum Building Height — Principal Use or Structure: 110 feet.
207.5.3.1.2. 
Maximum Building Height — Accessory Use or Structure: 14 feet.
207.5.3.2. 
Non-Residential Uses and Conditional Uses.
207.5.3.2.1. 
Maximum Building Height — Principal Use or Structure: 110 feet.
207.5.3.2.2. 
Maximum Building Height — Accessory Use or Structure: 14 feet.
207.6. 
Summary Chart — Area and Bulk Regulations — R-6 District.
REQUIREMENT
RESIDENTIAL
NON-RESIDENTIAL
LOT WIDTH REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Lot Width
N/A
N/A
LOT AREA REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Lot Area
200,000 feet – not less than 2,700 feet/unit
200,000 feet
Maximum Building Coverage
20%
20%
Maximum Lot Coverage
 
50%
YARD REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Front Yard Setback – Principal or Accessory Use or Structure
Recorded Plat, but not less than 125 feet
Recorded Plat, but not less than 125 feet
Minimum Side Yard Setback – Principal Use or Structure
75 feet – see requirements
75 feet – see requirements
Minimum Side Yard Setback – Accessory Use or Structure
25 feet
25 feet
Minimum Rear Yard Setback – Principal Use or Structure
75 feet – see requirements
75 feet – see requirements
Minimum Rear Yard Setback – Accessory Use or Structure
25 feet
25 feet
BUILDING HEIGHTS
Maximum Building Height – Principal Use or Structure
110 feet
110 feet
Maximum Building Height – Accessory Use or Structure
14 feet
14 feet
207.7. 
Additional Regulations. The applicable Design Guidelines and Standards (Part 7) and Requirements Applying to All Districts (Part 8) in this Chapter shall apply to all Uses in the R-6 District.
208.1. 
Purpose. The R-7 Zoning District is intended to provide locations in Mt. Lebanon that are primarily high-rise, high-density housing. The R-7 Zoning District includes townhouse dwellings and limited commercial development as part of the residential Uses that are allowed.
208.2. 
Uses by Right. The following Uses are permitted in the R-7 District:
208.2.1. 
Accessory Uses as outlined in §20-803.
208.2.2. 
Small WCF mounted on an existing Public Utility Transmission Tower, or other Wireless Support Structure, subject to the requirements of §20-607.
208.2.3. 
Hotel or Motel.
208.2.4. 
Multi-family, Multi-Story Dwellings, subject to the Additional Requirements for Specified Uses in §20-616.
208.2.5. 
Municipal Facilities.
208.2.6. 
Municipal Parks and Recreation Areas.
208.2.7. 
Townhouse Dwelling
208.3. 
Conditional Uses. The following Uses are authorized as conditional uses subject to the conditions as set forth in §20-1002 of this Chapter:
208.3.1. 
Personal Care Home for Adults having no more than five persons occupying any one Dwelling Unit and having an aggregate of no more than 15 persons occupying all Structures on the Lot.
208.3.2. 
Public and Semi-Public Uses.
208.3.3. 
Places of Worship.
208.3.4. 
Limited Conditional Uses. The following Uses are subject to the conditions as set forth in §20-1002 of this Chapter. These Uses authorized as conditional uses shall be located only within a Building or Structure authorized as a Use by Right within this district:
208.3.4.1. 
Office/Office Building.
208.3.4.2. 
Retail Sales and Service.
208.3.4.3. 
A Civic, Social, Recreational, Educational or Cultural Center.
208.3.4.4. 
Restaurant.
208.4. 
Uses by Special Exception. The following Uses are authorized by Special Exception, subject to the conditions as set forth in §20-1004 of this Chapter:
208.4.1. 
Essential Services.
208.4.2. 
Public Service Corporation Facilities.
208.4.3. 
Tower-Based WCF and Non-Tower WCF, subject to the additional requirements of §20-607.
208.5. 
Area and Bulk Regulations. In the R-7 District, the following regulations shall be observed on each Lot and on each Lot upon which a Building, Structure or Townhouse Unit is erected, altered, enlarged, or maintained:
208.5.1. 
Lot Width Requirements.
208.5.1.1. 
Residential Uses — Minimum Lot Width: 75 feet for all Lots with a Multi-family, Multi-story Structure or Townhouse Unit.
208.5.1.2. 
Non-Residential Uses and Conditional Uses — Minimum Lot Width; 75 feet.
208.5.2. 
Lot Area Requirement.
208.5.2.1. 
Residential.
208.5.2.1.1. 
Minimum Lot Area: 400 square feet of Lot Area per unit except that Housing for the Elderly shall require 320 square feet; minimum total Lot Area shall be 30,000 square feet.
208.5.2.1.2. 
Maximum Building Coverage: 50% of the Lot Area.
208.5.2.2. 
Non-Residential Uses and Conditional Uses.
208.5.2.2.1. 
Minimum Lot Area: 30,000 square feet.
208.5.2.2.2. 
Maximum Building Coverage: 40% of the Lot Area.
208.5.2.2.3. 
Maximum Lot Coverage: 60% of the Lot Area.
208.5.3. 
Yard Requirements.
208.5.3.1. 
Residential Uses.
208.5.3.1.1. 
Front Yard — Principal or Accessory Use or Structure: As shown on the Recorded Plat; if none is shown on the Recorded Plat, where a Lot is situated between two Lots having on each a Principal Use, the Front Yard shall be the average of the Front Yards of the adjacent Principal Uses, but not less than 20 feet.
208.5.3.1.2. 
Side Yard — Principal or Accessory Use or Structure: two Side Yards required, each 15 feet.
208.5.3.1.3. 
Rear Yard — Principal or Accessory Use or Structure: 20 feet.
208.5.3.2. 
Non-Residential Uses and Conditional Uses.
208.5.3.2.1. 
Front Yard — Principal or Accessory Use or Structure: As shown on the Recorded Plat; if none is shown on the Recorded Plat, where a Lot is situated between two Lots having on each a Principal Use, the Front Yard shall be the average of the Front Yards of the adjacent Principal Uses, but not less than 20 feet.
208.5.3.2.2. 
Side Yard — Principal or Accessory Use or Structure: two Side Yards required, each 15 feet.
208.5.3.2.3. 
Rear Yard — Principal or Accessory Use or Structure: 20 feet.
208.5.4. 
Building Height.
208.5.4.1. 
Residential Uses.
208.5.4.1.1. 
Maximum Building Height — Multi-family, Multi-story Principal Use or Structure: 98 feet. Townhouse Unit: 35 feet.
208.5.4.1.2. 
For each additional foot of Front Yard, the Building Height of a Principal Use or Structure may be increased by one foot, to a maximum Building Height of 110 feet.
208.5.4.1.3. 
Maximum Building Height — Accessory Use or Structure: 14 feet.
208.5.4.2. 
Non-Residential Uses and Conditional Uses.
208.5.4.2.1. 
Maximum Building Height — Principal Use or Structure: 98 feet.
208.5.4.2.2. 
For each additional foot of Front Yard, the Building Height of a Principal Use or Structure may be increased by one foot, to a maximum Building Height of 110 feet.
208.5.4.2.3. 
Maximum Building Height — Accessory Use or Structure: 14 feet.
208.5.5. 
Townhouse Dwelling Lots. The Lot for a Townhouse Unit may be further subdivided into sub-lots for each individual Townhouse Dwelling as long as the Townhouse Dwelling Lot is not less than 20 feet wide. All the Townhouse Dwellings must conform to the Front Yard and Rear Yard requirements. The exterior side of the end Townhouse Dwelling must also conform to the Side Yard requirements.
208.6. 
Summary Chart – Area and Requirements- R-7 District.
REQUIREMENT
RESIDENTIAL
NON-RESIDENTIAL
LOT WIDTH REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Lot Width
75 feet
75 feet
LOT AREA REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Lot Area
30,000 Square feet – not less than 400 feet/unit
30,000 Square feet
Maximum Building Coverage
50%
40%
Maximum Lot Coverage
 
60%
YARD REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Front Yard Setback – v or Structure
Recorded Plat or average of abutting, but not less than 20 feet
Recorded Plat or average of abutting, but not less than 20 feet
Minimum Side Yard Setback – Principal Use or Structure
Two Side Yards required – each 15 feet
Two Side Yards required – each 15 feet
Minimum Side Yard Setback – Accessory Use or Structure
Two Side Yards required – each 15 feet
Two Side Yards required – each 15 feet
Minimum Rear Yard Setback – Principal Use or Structure
20 feet
20 feet
Minimum Rear Yard Setback – Accessory Use or Structure
20 feet
20 feet
BUILDING HEIGHTS
Maximum Building Height – Principal Use or Structure
98 feet
98 feet
Maximum Building Height – Accessory Use or Structure
14 feet
14 feet
208.7. 
Additional Regulations. The applicable Design Guidelines and Standards (Part 7) and Requirements Applying to All Districts (Part 8) in this Chapter shall apply to all Uses in the R-7 District.