Conshohocken City Zoning Code
PART 19
A AQH - AGE QUALIFIED HOUSING OVERLAY DISTRICT
§ 27-1901-A Declaration of Legislative Intent.
[Ord. 6-2001, 10/10/2001; as amended through 12/2005]
In the expansion of the declaration of legislative intent contained in Part 1, the intent of the Age Qualified Housing Overlay District is to permit safe, modern and accessible housing for the older adult (age 55 years or over) residents in the LI District to provide housing options for age-qualified individuals. It is further the intention of this overlay district to provide specific performance standards designed to enhance this housing type and preserve the neighboring residential properties.
§ 27-1902-A Permitted Districts.
[Ord. 6-2001, 10/10/2001; as amended through 12/2005]
Age-qualified housing shall be permitted as an overlay district in the LI Zoning District subject to the performance standards set forth in this Part.
§ 27-1903-A Performance Standards.
[Ord. 6-2001, 10/10/2001; as amended through 12/2005]
1.
Maximum density: 60 dwelling units per acre.
2.
Yards:
A.
Front yard: 10 feet to be measured from the ultimate right-of-way line; except where a building line has been established on the lot or lots, in which case the building line of the majority of the buildings along the front yard shall be utilized.
B.
Side yard: 30 feet for each side.
C.
Rear yard: 10 feet to be measured from the ultimate right-of-way line; except where a building line has been established on the rear lot or lots, in which case the building line of the majority of the buildings along the rear yard shall be utilized.
3.
Maximum building coverage: 75% of total lot area.
4.
Maximum impervious coverage: 90% of total lot area.
6.
Internal driveway setback: from property line, 10 feet.
7.
Parking Requirements:
A.
A minimum of one parking space per unit shall be provided on-site. These spaces shall be adequately identified and designated for each unit.
B.
In addition, a minimum of 1/2 parking spaces per unit shall be available. The spaces may be located either on-site or off-site. If located off-site, the spaces must be located within 200 feet of the property and available as private spaces.
8.
Surface parking lot location: surface parking shall be to the rear of the building, or in the side yard behind the line of the building's front facade or the minimum front yard building setback line, whichever is greater.
10.
Height limit: four stories, exclusive of underground parking garages.
11.
Minimum tract area: The minimum tract area shall be one acre.
§ 27-1904-A Passenger Loading.
[Ord. 6-2001, 10/10/2001; as amended through 12/2005]
A safe, convenient drop-off area shall be provided for residents to disembark from vehicles.
§ 27-1905-A Landscaping and Buffering Standards.
[Ord. 6-2001, 10/10/2001; as amended through 12/2005]
1.
Any development that is adjacent to a residential use shall be screened from that use by berming, wall, fence or landscape material. If landscaping materials are used, such landscaping screen shall not be a continuous buffer but rather contain planting masses, spaced and grouped, to create a natural appearance. Both deciduous and coniferous shrubs and trees shall be used.
2.
Street trees shall be provided along all streets. Shade trees shall be provided at a maximum spacing of 40 feet on center, and a minimum caliper of 3 1/2 inches.
3.
Service areas. All loading docks and trash dumpsters, receptacles, etc. shall be screened from the view of residents, adjoining properties, and streets. Such screening may use landscape materials, opaque fences or a combination of both.
4.
All parking lots shall be screened by a buffer of trees and shrubs form all adjacent properties and streets.
5.
The use of native plant materials and naturalistic design is encouraged.
§ 27-1906-A Safety and Convenience Features.
[Ord. 6-2001, 10/10/2001; as amended through 12/2005]
All proposed housing for the active adults shall comply with the applicable provisions of the most recent edition of the Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards.
§ 27-1907-A Occupancy by Age-Qualified Adults.
[Ord. 6-2001, 10/10/2001; as amended through 12/2005]
The applicant shall guarantee that any development constructed under the provisions of this Section shall be used exclusively as housing for age-qualified housing for persons one of whom must be in excess of 55 years of age.