Cressona City Zoning Code
MEDIUM DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS R-2
§ 155.090 INTENT.
The regulations of the medium density residential districts are designed to provide for a wide range of housing types in harmony with existing conditions where municipal services, commercial facilities and other urban amenities are not readily available.
(Prior Code, Ch. 27, § 27-701) (Ord. 293, passed 4-20-1992, § 7.1)
§ 155.091 PERMITTED USES.
(A) All uses permitted in the R-1 Residential District subject to the regulations of the R-2 Residential District;
(B) Two-family residential structures (duplexes);
(C) Two-family residential structures in double block structures;
(D) Customary accessory uses and buildings incidental to any of the above permitted uses;
(1) Special exceptions as specified in the R-1 Residential Districts;
(2) Grocery stores of a small convenience type provided that the first floor sales areas, including the storage area, is no larger than 1,500 square feet and no traffic congestion is likely to be incurred; and
(3) Drug stores of a small, convenience type provided that the first floor sales area, including the storage area, is no larger than 1,500 square feet and no traffic congestion is likely to be incurred.
(Prior Code, Ch. 27, § 27-702) (Ord. 293, passed 4-20-1992, § 7.2; Ord. 323, passed 7-6-1998)
§ 155.092 LOT AREA, BUILDING HEIGHT AND YARD REQUIREMENTS.
A lot width, lot area and yard depths of not less than the shown in Appendix B shall be provided for every unit and/or principal nonresidential building hereafter or altered for any use permitted in this district.
(Prior Code, Ch. 27, § 27-703)
§ 155.093 MINIMUM OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS.
Off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with §§ 155.205 through 155.213, and may be included within the required side or rear yards provided that no impermeable surface shall be placed within five feet of any adjoining property line. Impervious paving for parking may be extended to within two feet of the property line with installation of a landscape screen or fence.
(Prior Code, Ch. 27, § 27-704) (Ord. 293, passed 4-20-1992, § 7.4; Ord. 323, passed 7-6-1998)
§ 155.094 LIMITATIONS OF SIGNS.
Only those signs relating to the principal uses conducted on the premises, or to the principal materials or products made, sold or displayed in the premises, shall be permitted; and, provided further, that all signs and advertising structures shall be erected and maintained in accordance with §§ 155.225 through 155.234.
(Prior Code, Ch. 27, § 27-705) (Ord. 293, passed 4-20-1992, § 7.5)