Abbottstown City Zoning Code
ARTICLE VI
Town Center Residential TCR District
§ 204-18 Statement of intent.
It is hereby declared to be the intent of the TCR District to establish reasonable standards to provide for a mix of residential and limited commercial and office uses. Furthermore, it is the intent of the article to:
A.
Apply the TCR District to those portions of Abbottstown's core which do not have direct access to King Street.
B.
Encourage the formation and continuance of a quiet, compatible, and uncongested neighborhood where a variety of residential dwelling types intermingle harmoniously.
C.
Discourage the encroachment of commercial establishments or other uses which may adversely affect the residential character of the TCR District.
D.
Provide for development that will create a transitional area between the contemporary residential neighborhoods and the more intensely developed, mixed-use areas of Abbottstown's Historic Core.
E.
Require any new infill development or building additions or expansions to be consistent with the general architectural styles, setbacks, height, bulk, and placement of structures located on adjoining properties.
F.
Promote the reuse of existing structures in a manner that maintains Abbottstown Borough's visual character and architectural scale.
§ 204-19 Use regulations.
The following uses are permitted within the TCR District.
A.
§ 204-20 Area and bulk regulations.
The following standards shall apply all uses, subdivisions, and land development plans within the TCR District.
A.
Minimum lot size. The following lot sizes shall apply unless otherwise noted in this chapter.
Dwelling Unit Type | Minimum Lot Size |
|---|---|
Single-family detached | 7,000 square feet per unit |
Single-family semidetached (duplex) | 3,500 square feet per unit |
Single-family attached — each unit on individual lots | 3,000 square feet per unit |
Single-family attached — multiple units on 1 lot | 1 acre |
Two-family | 10,000 square feet |
B.
Minimum lot width. The following lot widths shall apply unless otherwise noted in this chapter.
Dwelling Unit Type | Minimum Lot Size |
|---|---|
Single-family detached | 60 feet per unit |
Single-family semidetached (duplex) | 30 feet per unit |
Single-family attached — each unit on individual lots (3 or more units) | Interior units: 25 feet per unit End units: 40 feet per unit |
Single-family attached — multiple units on 1 lot | 125 feet |
Two-family | 60 feet |
C.
Minimum yard setbacks. The following setbacks shall apply to all structures and uses unless otherwise noted in this chapter.
Yard | Principal Structure | Accessory Structures |
|---|---|---|
Front yard | 15 feet | Not permitted in front yard |
Side yard | 5 feet or equal to the distance of a pre-existing structure on the property. | |
Rear yard | 5 feet or equal to the distance of a pre-existing structure on the property. | |
D.
Minimum development density. The minimum development density for development projects involving five or more dwelling units proposed initially or cumulatively from the effective date of this chapter shall be two dwelling units per acre.
E.
Maximum development density. The maximum development density for development projects involving five or more dwelling units proposed initially or cumulatively from the effective date of this chapter shall comply with the following table.
Number of Different Dwelling Unit Type (minimum 5 dwelling units per type) | Maximum Development Density |
|---|---|
1 | 6 dwelling units per acre |
2 | 8 dwelling units per acre |
3 | 10 dwelling units per acre |
4 | 12 dwelling units per acre |
F.
Maximum lot coverage: 70%.
G.
Maximum building height: 40 feet.
§ 204-21 Community design regulations.
The following standards shall apply all uses, subdivisions, and land development plans within the TCR District.
A.
All dwellings or structures to be used for human occupancy shall be connected to public sewer and public water.
B.
The standards of Article IX, General Regulations, shall apply to all properties and uses in the TCR District.
C.
The standards of Article X, Performance Standards, shall apply to all properties and uses in the TCR District.