(A) Specific intent. To provide for the orderly expansion of general commercial uses in areas where a nucleus of such uses already exists. Dwelling units are allowed within the same buildings as commercial uses.
(B) Uses permitted by right. Land and buildings in the C-1 District may be used for the following purposes and for no others:
(1) As indicated on Table 1;
(2) Plumbing, heating, carpentry, masonry and similar shops of skilled tradesmen;
(3) Retail and wholesale sale of goods such as, but not limited to, antiques, appliances, beverages, books, clothing, confections, medicines, dry goods, flowers, food, furniture, gifts, hardware, jewelry, liquor, newspapers, notions, paint, periodicals, personal and household supplies, stationery and tobacco;
(4) Personal and household service establishments, such as but not limited to, barber shops, beauty shops, laundromats, laundry and dry cleaning shops and tailor shops;
(5) Dwelling unit in combination with a commercial use, subject to:
(a) All dwelling units shall be located on a story above those stories used for commercial uses, except that a dwelling unit occupied by a proprietor or a caretaker, watchman or similar employee may be located on the same story as a commercial use;
(b) When a new building is constructed, in addition to those parking spaces required for the commercial use, two off-street parking spaces shall be provided per dwelling;
(c) When a new building is constructed, in addition to the required minimum lot area for the commercial use, an additional 1,500 square feet of lot area shall be provided for each dwelling unit; and
(d) The number of dwelling units shall not exceed four.
(C) Uses permitted by special exception. The following uses are permitted when special exceptions are granted by the Zoning Hearing Board:
(1) As indicated on Table 1;
(2) Apartment buildings, two-family attached dwellings and townhouse subject to:
(a) 1. Not less than 15% of the total area of the development shall be permanently set aside for noncommercial common open space purposes, such as park or recreation. The common open space area shall be suitable for the designated purpose; and
2. Written agreements satisfactory to and approved by the Borough Council shall be made for the perpetual preservation and maintenance of the common open space areas. The written agreements shall be submitted to the borough at the time of submission of a preliminary subdivision or land development plan and shall be recorded before a zoning permit shall be issued by the borough. The applicant may offer the common open space areas for dedication to the borough upon mutually acceptable terms. Acceptance of such offered dedication shall be at the borough’s sole discretion.
(b) The maximum length of an apartment building, a continuous grouping of townhouses or a continuous grouping of two-family attached dwellings shall be 160 feet. The minimum width of each townhouse shall be 18 feet.
(3) Repair garage, subject to:
(a) All repair activities shall be performed within a building;
(b) All painting shall be performed within a fully enclosed, well ventilated area; and
(c) All automobile parts, dismantled vehicles (which shall be under repair and licensed), and similar articles shall be stored within a building.
(4) Motor vehicle service station, subject to:
(a) All automobile parts, dismantled vehicles (which shall be under repair and licensed), and similar articles shall be stored within a building; and
(b) All repair activities shall be carried out within a building.
(5) Car wash, subject to:
(a) No water used in the washing of cars shall be discharged directly into unfiltered storm sewers, onto public sidewalks or roads or onto other properties;
(b) Car washing activities shall be carried out within a building; and
(c) An approach drive or parking area to accommodate a minimum of four cars per bay shall be constructed.
(Ord. passed 7-13-2015)