401.1.
Purpose; Location. The OB Office Boutique Overlay District protects the older, well-established neighborhoods along major and secondary thoroughfares or proximate to commercial or cultural centers in Mt. Lebanon. These areas may experience pressure for Offices or smaller retail to service the residents within close proximity. The OB District permits mixed residential and limited small-scale Commercial Uses. The accessibility and exposure provides an environment suitable for certain small-scale Commercial Uses that can exist proximate to neighborhoods without adversely affecting the residential environment.
The OB Overlay District is a Conditional Use in the following areas: Any lot that abuts McNeilly Road and is located along said road between McCormick Lane and Pearce Road; and for any lot that abuts Washington Road and is located along said road between Shady Drive West/Shady Drive East and Lebanon Avenue.
401.3.
Authorized Uses Subject to Site Plan Review. The following Uses are authorized in the OB Overlay District subject to Site Plan Review to conduct its sales and store its inventory:
401.3.1.
Uses subject to Site Plan Review in the underlying District.
401.3.2.
Commercial Uses when limited to the following:
401.3.2.1.
Art galleries.
401.3.3.
Retail Sales and Service limited to the following types of businesses:
401.3.3.1.
Antiques.
401.3.3.2.
Art objects.
401.3.3.3.
Art and craft supplies.
401.3.3.4.
Books.
401.3.3.5.
Clothing.
401.3.3.6.
Flowers and plants.
401.3.3.7.
Handicrafts.
401.3.3.8.
Home decorative accessories.
401.3.3.9.
Jewelry.
401.3.3.10.
Offices, excluding Medical Facilities.
401.3.3.11.
Specialty foods.
401.3.3.12.
Specialty toys.
401.3.3.13.
Barbers and hairdressers.
401.4.
Retail sales and service establishments shall only operate between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m.
401.5.
Conditional Use. The following Uses are authorized as Conditional Uses in the OB Overlay District, subject to the conditions as set forth in §20-1002, to conduct its sales and store its inventory:
401.7.
Area and Bulk Regulations.
401.7.1.
The Lot, Area and Yard requirements of the OB Overlay District shall conform to the underlying district; structures originally constructed for residential use may use the underlying residential Lot, Area and Yard requirements.
401.7.2.
In addition to the requirements of the underlying district, the following shall apply to all Conditional Uses in the OB Overlay District:
401.7.2.1.
Buffer Area Requirements.
401.7.2.1.1.
Developments shall have a minimum Buffer Area established around the entire perimeter of the property a minimum of 35 feet.
401.7.2.1.2.
When the maximum natural ground surface Slope, perpendicular to and within 100 feet of the perimeter, at any point on the perimeter, is greater than 10%, the width of the Buffer Area shall be increased by one foot at that location for each 1% increase in Grade in excess of 10%.
401.7.2.1.3.
In the case of small or irregular properties, where the minimum Buffer Area prescribed as aforesaid would create a special hardship, the Commission, after receiving the recommendation of the Planning Board, may reduce such minimum Buffer Area or eliminate it in its entirety, in its sole discretion.
401.7.2.1.4.
The Buffer Area shall be preserved in its Natural State.
401.7.2.1.5.
Additional planting and screening may be required.
401.7.2.1.6.
Vehicular and pedestrian access to the development through the Buffer Area shall be so constructed as to minimally disturb the Buffer Area.
401.7.2.2.
Building Height Requirements.
401.7.2.2.1.
The maximum Building Height authorized in the zoning district in which the property is located shall not be exceeded.
401.7.2.2.2.
Where two districts abut, the lesser authorized Building Height shall prevail.
401.7.2.3.
Density Requirements.
401.7.2.3.1.
Single-family Attached and Multi-family Dwellings shall have a maximum density of 15 Dwelling Units Per Acre.