A planned residential development may be permitted by the City in an R3 Residential District subject to the requirements set forth in this chapter and as provided by Article VII, Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, Act 247 as amended.
(a) Minimum Lot Size. The minimum lot size for any planned residential development shall be five acres.
(b) Permitted Uses.
(1) Single-family detached dwellings.
(2) Two-family detached dwellings.
(3) Multiple row dwellings, townhouses, and garden apartments with a maximum of eight units per building.
(4) Multi-story apartments not to exceed 60 feet above ground in height.
(5) Community buildings which are for the social, cultural, or recreational use of the residents of the development.
(6) Open space and recreation facilities developed and maintained principally for use of residents of the development.
(7) Certain non-residential uses such as buildings for convenience shopping and personal services provided that such uses along with required parking occupy not more than 10% of the total land area of the development.
(c) Dwelling Standards. Each dwelling unit in a planned residential development shall have a minimum floor area of not less than 800 square feet.
(d) Density. The dwelling unit density shall conform to the following:
(1) Single family - five units per acre.
(2) Two-family - ten units per acre.
(3) Row dwelling - 15 units per acre.
(4) Multi-story dwellings - 29 units per acre.
(5) For mixed types of structures the overall density may not exceed 12 units per acre.
(e) Public Open Space Required. At least 250 square feet per family unit shall be set aside and maintained for an outdoor recreation area by the owner of the development, his or her successors and assigns, of which 100 square feet per family unit shall be developed with recreation equipment and playground area. In lieu of maintenance by the developer, an association of homeowners in the development may provide such maintenance, but documents creating such an association shall be approved by the City Solicitor before final approval is given for the planned residential development. Should neither the developer nor an approved homeowners association maintain the public open space required in this sub-section, and then the City shall have the option to maintain the public open space and, if it chooses to do so, impose a lien on the individual properties in the development to collect the costs of such maintenance.
(f) Setback Requirements and Minimum Distance Between Buildings.
(1) Setback Requirements. The setback requirements for all buildings erected in a planned residential development shall be as follows:
A. A minimum setback of 70 feet shall be observed around the entire perimeter of tract or lot used for the planned residential development. No main or accessory building may be erected within the setback area. However, outdoor recreation facilities and parking lots may be constructed in the area provided that they are a minimum of 40 feet from the perimeter lot lines.
B. A front yard setback of 35 feet shall be observed for all buildings erected adjacent to streets within the planned residential development.
(2) Minimum Distance Between Buildings. When more than one multiple-family dwelling building is erected on a single site, lot, or tract, the minimum distances between buildings shall be as follows:
A. Front to front - 70 feet; front to rear - 60 feet.
B. Side to side - one-half of the height of the tallest building but not less than 25 feet.
C. Front to side or rear to side - the height of the tallest building but not less than 35 feet.
D. Rear to rear - 50 feet.
(g) Percentage of Lot Coverage. All buildings including accessory buildings shall cover not more than 40% of the area of the lot or tract.
(h) Site Improvements. The developer or owner of any planned residential development shall be responsible for the engineering, construction, installation, and maintenance of site improvements as follows:
(1) Engineering Site Plan Required. An engineering site plan shall be prepared by a registered architect, professional engineer, or registered surveyor and filed with the City prior to the start of any construction of an approved planned residential development. The site plan shall be drawn at a minimum scale of one inch equals 50 feet (1" = 50') and shall indicate the exact location and dimensions of all buildings, streets, sidewalks, roads, parking areas, water lines, sanitary sewer lines, telephone lines, recreation areas, landscaping, walls, fences, right-of-way lines, property lines, and any other features to be constructed or installed on the site. A topographic map shall be prepared at a minimum scale of one inch equals 50 feet (1" = 50') with a minimum contour interval of five feet and shall indicate all existing and final grades for the site; spot elevations shall be indicated for streets, storm and sanitary sewers, and other elevation features as deemed appropriate and necessary by the City.
(2) Perimeter Survey. A perimeter survey of the parcel to be developed as a planned residential development shall be prepared by a registered surveyor. Permanent concrete markers, with a minimum standard of six by six by 30 inch (6" x 6" x 30") with a copper rod, shall be installed on all corners around the perimeter of the site. The survey shall tie directly into adjoining property.
(3) Street Paving. The engineering, construction, installation, and maintenance of all streets within the planned residential development shall be the sole responsibility of the developers and shall be in accord with minimum standards as set forth in the City’s Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (Chapter 1228), or by the City.
(4) Street Signs and Street Lights. Street signs and street lights shall be installed and maintained by the developer as required by the City Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (Chapter 1228
), or by the City.
(5) Water Requirements. If water is to be provided by means other than by private wells owned and maintained by the individual owners of lots within the planned residential development, the developer shall present evidence to the City that the planned residential development is to be supplied by a certified public utility, a bona fide cooperative association of lot owners, or by a municipal corporation, authority, or utility.
(6) Water Lines and Fire Plugs. The installation of all water lines including fireplugs shall be in accord with requirements and specifications of the local water company or authority. Detailed engineering plans and specifications shall be filed with both the City and the local water company or authority.
(7) Sanitary Sewers. The installation of all sanitary sewers (if applicable) shall be in accord with plans and specifications submitted to and approved by the Department of Public Works of the City of Johnstown.
(8) Storm Sewers. The installation of a storm sewer system shall be in accord with plans and specifications filed with and approved by the City. The storm sewer system shall also be compatible to or in accord with any County-wide Storm Water Management Plan (if applicable).
(9) Off-Street Parking and Loading Facilities. Shall be provided as required or permitted under this chapter.
(Ord. 5139. Passed 11-27-13.)