Eagles Mere City Zoning Code
§ 105-20
General regulations.
A.
Projections into yards. No building and no part of a building shall be erected within or project into any front, rear or side yard except cornices, eaves, gutters or chimneys, projecting not more than two feet and steps and canopies over entrances projecting no more than four feet.
B.
Multiple front yards. Where a lot has more than one front yard, the owner may designate the yard which is to be treated as the rear yard.
C.
Yards in the case of condominiums or multiple-unit buildings. The division of a principal building by title boundaries shall not in and of itself require the provision of yards along the lines which divide the building.
D.
Stables. Stables, exercise yards or pens for horses or ponies shall be located at least 300 feet from any dwelling house other than that of the owner.
E.
Height regulations. The height of any building or structure in any district shall not exceed 45 feet from mean level of the ground surrounding the building, including any projection above the roof, such as towers and spires, but excepting chimneys (on all buildings) and spires and towers on churches.
[Amended 10-18-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-4; 8-4-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-01]
F.
Building area. The building area on any lot shall not exceed the following percentages of the area of the lot:
[Amended 10-18-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-4]
District | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
R-A and R-AS Districts | 15% | |
R-1 and C-1 Districts | 20% | |
R-3 and R-4 Districts | 25% | |
R-2 Districts | 40% | |
C-2 Districts | 50% |
G.
Lighting. In all districts except C-2 Commercial Districts illumination of any signs, buildings, structures, tennis courts or other areas shall be subject to the following regulations.
(1)
Floodlighting or high-intensity lighting shall be selected and installed so that only the sign, building, structure, tennis court or other open area on a lot is directly illuminated. Such lighting shall be so aimed or shielded that the light shall not be directed on to any adjacent lot. Floodlighting or high-intensity lighting over 150 watts shall be located so that the glare or reflection visible from a street or residence adjacent to the sign, building, structure, tennis court of other open area being illuminated shall not be greater than one footcandle at the property or street line.
(2)
No floodlighting or high-intensity lighting, except surveillance, security, decorative or safety lighting, shall be permitted after 11:00 p.m.
H.
Approvals. Except where the proposed building is located in a C-2 Commercial District, plans for any use described in § 105-10B(3) shall be submitted to Borough Council for a determination that the use is permitted and that the architectural design is appropriate for the neighborhood.
I.
Prohibited uses. Anything in this chapter to the contrary notwithstanding, no building may be erected, altered or used and no lot may be used or occupied for any use which gives off noxious odors, smoke, gas or particles or disturbs the tranquility of the borough or any significant portion thereof by frequently producing loud noise, vibration or bright illumination or poisons or pollutes the air, water or land or which constitutes a public hazard, whether by fire, explosion or otherwise.
J.
Accessory residential facilities. Except when located in C-2 Commercial Districts, accessory buildings erected or maintained in connection with single-family or multifamily dwellings shall not contain sleeping, living or cooking facilities of any type. They may contain a half bath consisting of a commode and sink.
[Added 6-5-1995 by Ord. No. 113; amended 8-4-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-01]