Eagles Mere City Zoning Code
§ 105-20
General regulations.
[Amended 6-5-1995 by Ord. No. 113; 10-18-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-4; 8-4-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-01; 8-5-2024 by Ord. No. 2023-04; 8-5-2024 by Ord. No. 2024-07]
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.
(1)
The height of any building or structure, other than an accessory building or minor 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.
(2)
Except in R-A Residential Agriculture or R-AS Residence Recreational Districts, the height of any accessory building in a residential district shall not exceed 25 feet from the mean level of the ground surrounding the building, including any projection above the roof.
(3)
The height of any minor structure shall not exceed 15 feet.
F.
Building area. The building area on any lot shall not exceed the following percentages of the area of the lot:
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 buildings in a residential district. Except when located in a C-2 Commercial District, an accessory building may be erected or maintained in connection with single-family or multifamily dwellings, provided that the accessory building does not contain a full bath, sleeping, living or cooking facilities of any type. It may contain one half bath consisting of a commode and sink.
K.
[1]The following minor structures may be constructed in Residential Districts, provided that the minor structure is located within the required setbacks of the residential zone:
(1)
One-story detached accessory structures used as tool and storage sheds, children's playhouses and similar uses provided that:
(a)
The building area does not exceed 120 square feet.
(b)
The width or length of the accessory building does not exceed 14.66 feet (14 feet 8 inches).
(c)
The sidewalls do not exceed a height of eight feet as measured from the subfloor to the top of the top plate.
(d)
The height of the building does not exceed 15 feet as measured from the mean level of the ground surrounding the building to the peak of the roof.
(e)
The structure does not have a basement or enclosed crawl space.
(2)
Unenclosed decks, patios, and steps that are not in any way roofed or tented over, provided that banisters, benches, handrails, etc., do not exceed 42 inches above the floor of the deck, and unenclosed decks, patios and steps meet the setback requirements for the residential zone.
[1]
Editor's Note: Ord. No. 2024-07 removed Subsection E(5) from § 105-18E and relocated the subsection to § 105-20K.
