1. Intent. To provide for, and encourage, residential development of moderate density and variety, along with certain other kinds of uses and activities, consistent with existing land use patterns and the Borough's community development objectives.
2. Uses by Right. The following uses, buildings, and activities are permitted by right within an R-2 District:
A. Single-family detached dwellings.
B. Single-family semi-detached dwellings.
C. Single-family attached dwellings in accordance with the provisions of § 27-402(7) of this Part.
D. Two-family detached dwellings.
E. Two-family semi-detached dwellings.
F. Garden apartments in accordance with the provisions of § 27-402(8) of this Part.
G. Parks, playgrounds, arid other recreations uses (noncommercial).
H. Elementary and secondary schools.
I. Churches and other buildings for worship.
J. Funeral homes.
K. Professional offices.
L. Medical and dental clinics.
M. Hospitals and sanitariums.
N. Government administrative buildings.
O. Borough buildings and facilities.
P. Libraries, fire protection buildings, and ambulance buildings.
Q. Planned residential development (PRD) in accordance with the provisions of Part 12 of this Chapter.
R. Accessory buildings and activities customarily incidental to the above permitted uses, when located on the same lot.
S. No-impact home-based businesses as defined in this Chapter. [Ord. 553]
T. Home occupations in accordance with the provisions of Part 8, General and Supplemental Regulations. [Ord. 551]
3. Uses Permitted by Conditional Use. The following uses, buildings, and activities are permitted by conditional use when approval is granted by Borough Council:
A. [Reserved] [Ord. 551]
B. Cluster development in accordance with the provisions of § 27-1104 of this Chapter.
C. Conversion apartments in accordance with the provisions of § 27-1103 of this Chapter.
D. Group dwellings in accordance with the provisions of § 27-1105 of this Chapter.
E. Mid-rise apartments in accordance with the provisions of § 27-1106 of this Chapter.
F. Mobile home parks in accordance with the provisions contained in the Borough Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance [Chapter 22].
G. Clubs, lodges and fraternal organizations (noncommercial) in accordance with the provisions of § 27-1102 of this Chapter.
H. Public utility buildings and facilities in accordance with the provisions of § 27-1110 of this Chapter.
I. Uses which, in the opinion of the Borough Council, are of the same general character as set forth in this Part, § 27-401(2) and (3) of this Chapter, and which will not be detrimental to the intended purposes of this Chapter.
J. Elderly housing projects in accordance with the provisions of subsection (9) of this Section.
4. Lot Requirements.
A. Minimum Lot Area. Public water and sewer shall be required for all uses and activities except single-family detached, single-family semi-detached and two- family dwellings.
Where adjacent property has been developed. in such a manner that privacy from the development is desirable, the planting shall be of sufficient density and height and contain sufficient evergreen material to provide an effective visual screen. In other areas, particularly where vegetation already exists, the planting area might be left in its natural state or supplemented as necessary.
(1) Where public water and sewer is available, the following requirements shall apply:
-Single-family detached dwelling - 8,750 sq. ft.
- Single-family semi-detached dwelling - 5,000 sq. ft./DU
- Single-family attached - 2,500 sq. ft./DU
- Two-family detached dwelling - 5,000 sq. ft./DU
- Two-family semi-detached dwelling - 5,000 sq. ft./DU
- Garden apartments - (See § 27-402(8) of this Part).
- Other permitted uses - 8,750 sq. ft.
- Elderly housing - (See § 27-402(9) of this Part). [Ord. 486]
(2) Where public water and/or sewer are not available, the following requirements shall apply per dwelling unit:
-Single-family detached dwellings.
- 40,000 sq. ft. where public water and sewer are not available.
- 20,000 sq. ft. where only public water is available.
- 15,000 sq. ft. where only public sewer is available.
- Single-family semi-detached and two-family dwellings.
- 32, 000 sq. ft. /DU where public water and sewer are not available.
- 16,000 sq. ft./DU where only public water is available.
- 12,000 sq. ft./DU where only public sewer is available.
B. Minimum Lot Width at the Building Setback Line (BSL).
(1) Where public water and sewer is available, the following requirements shall apply:
- Single-family detached dwelling - 70 ft.
- Single-family semi-detached dwelling - 45 ft./DU.
- Single-family attached dwelling - 20 ft./DU.
- Two-family detached dwelling - 45 ft.
- Two-family semi-detached dwelling - 27 1/2ft./DU.
- Garden Apartments - See § 27-402(8) of this Part.
- Other permitted uses - 70 ft. per use or activity.
(2) Where public water and/or sewer are not available, the following requirements shall apply:
- Single-family detached dwellings.
- 150 ft. for lots 40,000 sq. ft. or more in area.
- 100 ft. for lots 20,000 - 39,999 sq. ft. in area.
- 80 ft. for lots less than 20,000 sq. ft. in area.
- Single-family semi-detached and two-family dwelling.
- 100 ft. for lots 16,000 sq. ft. or more in area.
- 80 ft. for lots less than 16,000 sq. ft. in area.
C. Maximum Lot Coverage. The amount of any lot which may be covered by buildings and other impervious surfaces shall not exceed the following percentages:
- Single-family detached dwelling - 30%.
- Single-family semi-detached dwelling - 40%.
- Single-family attached dwelling - 50%.
- Two-family dwelling - 40%.
- Two-family semi-detached dwelling - 340.
- Garden Apartments - See § 27-402(8) of this Part.
- Other permitted uses - 50%. [Ord. 486]
5. Yard Requirements.
A. General.
- Minimum setback from a street right-of-way 25 feet.
- Minimum side yard setback - a total of 16 feet where a lot will have two side yards, with neither side yard being less than 7 feet. Where a lot has only one side yard, it shall be at least 10 feet.
- Minimum rear yard setback - 25 feet.
B. For single-family attached dwellings see § 27-402(7) of this Part.
C. For garden apartment development, see § 27-402(8) of this Part.
6. Height Requirements.
A. Principal buildings shall not exceed 35 feet in height nor consist of more than three stories.
B. No accessory building shall exceed 20 feet in height.
7. Provisions for Single-Family Attached Dwellings.
A. Minimum lot area - 2,500 sq. ft./dwelling unit.
B. Minimum lot width - 20 feet at the Building Setback Line.
C. Maximum lot coverage shall be no more than 50% of any lot.
D. Minimum setback from a street right-of-way - 25 feet.
E. Minimum side yard setback - 15 feet each side per building.
F. Minimum rear yard setback - 25 feet.
G. Maximum building height - see § 27-402(6) of this Part.
H. Principal building length, separation, and occupancy.
(1) No building shall exceed 200 feet in length or width.
(2) No building shall contain more than eight dwelling units.
(3) In addition, where more than one building is erected on the same lot, the building shall not be less than the following distances apart:
(a) Front to front - 50 feet.
(b) Front to side - 40 feet.
(c) Front to rear - 50 feet.
(d) Side to side - 30 feet.
(e) Side to rear - 40 feet.
(f) Rear to rear - 50 feet.
(g) Corner to corner - 30 feet.
I. Off-street Parking Space Requirements. Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of § 27-502 of this Chapter.
8. Provisions for Garden Apartments.
A. Minimum lot area - 3,000 sq. ft. plus 2,500 sq. ft. per dwelling unit.
B. Minimum lot width - 150 feet at the building setback line.
C. Maximum lot coverage shall be no more than 50% of any lot.
D. Minimum setback from a street right-of-way - 25 feet.
E. Minimum setback from any private access road, right-of-way or parking area 20 feet (measured from the edge of cartway).
F. Minimum rear yard setback - 25 feet.
G. Maximum building height - see § 27-402(6) of this Part.
H. Minimum side yard setback - 25 feet.
I. Principal Building Length, Separation and Occupancy.
(1) Buildings shall not exceed 100 feet in length or width.
(2) No building shall contain more than 12 dwelling units.
(3) In addition, where more than one building is erected on the same lot, the buildings shall not be less than the following distances apart:
(a) Front to front - 50 feet.
(b) Front to side - 50 feet.
(c) Front to rear - 50 feet.
(d) Side to side - 50 feet.
(e) Side to rear - 50 feet.
(f) Rear to rear - 50 feet,
(g) Corner to corner - 50 feet.
J. Off-Street Parking Space Requirements - Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of § 27-502 of this Chapter.
K. Planting and Open Space Requirements:
(1) Required setback areas shall remain undeveloped and serve as open space. Except for access from a public street into a proposed developments no building, street or parking area shall be located within any such area.
(2) Along any adjacent properties, landscape planting of trees and shrubs shall be provided for a depth of at least 15 feet. The amount, density and height of planting, and types; of plant materials used, shall be dependent upon existing conditions, proximity to existing dwellings, compatibility of adjacent uses, and any other pertinent considerations. Where adjacent property has been developed in such a manner that privacy from the development is desirable, the planting shall be of sufficient density and height and contain sufficient evergreen material to provide an effective visual screen. In other areas, particularly where vegetation already exists, the planting area might be left in its natural state or supplemented as necessary.
9. Provisions for Elderly Housing.
A. Minimum lot area - 2,500 sq. ft. plus 2,000 sq. ft. per dwelling unit.
B. Minimum lot width - 125 feet at the building setback line.
C. Maximum lot coverage shall not be more than 50% of any lot.
D. Minimum setbacks from a street right-of-way - 25 feet.
E. Minimum setback from any private access road or right-of-way parking area 20 feet (measured from the end of cartway).
F. Minimum side yard setbacks - 25 feet.
G. Maximum building height: - principal building shall not exceed 35 feet in height or consist of more than three stories.
H. Maximum rear yard setbacks - 25 feet.
I. Principal Building Length, Separation and Occupancy.
(1) The length of any side of a building shall not exceed 175 feet in length.
(2) No building shall contain more than 40 dwelling units.
(3) Where there is more than one building erected on the same lot, the buildings shall not be less than the following distances apart:
(a) Front to front - 50 feet.
(b) Front to side - 50 feet.
(c) Front to rear - 50 feet.
(d) Side to side - 30 feet.
(e) Side to rear - 50 feet.
(f) Rear to rear - 50 feet.
(g) Corner to corner - 30 feet.
J. Off-street Parking Requirements - Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of § 27-502 of this Chapter.
K. Planting and Open Space Requirements.
(1) Required setback areas shall remain undeveloped and serve as open space. Except for access from a public street into a proposed development, no building, street or parking area shall be located within any such area.
(2) Along any adjacent properties, landscape planting of trees and shrubs shall be provided for a depth of at least 15 feet. The amount, density, and height of planting, and types of plant materials used, shall be dependent upon existing conditions, proximity to existing dwellings, compatibility of adjacent uses, and any other pertinent considerations.
L. Qualification for Elderly Housing.
(1) Applicant must submit evidence satisfactory to Borough Council that the project as proposed shall constitute elderly housing whether through the form of financing, subsidization of rent or otherwise.
(Ord. 462, 8/14/1995, §401; as amended by Ord. 486, 6/8/1998, §§1,2; by Ord. 551, 4/12/2004; and by Ord. 553, 5/10/2004, §1)