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Editor’s Note: The title of Part 7 was amended by Ord. 975, 6/16/2016.
Elizabethtown City Zoning Code
PART 7
R-2 MEDIUM-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT 1
§ 701 Intended Purpose.
[Ord. 766, 5/16/1996, § 7.1; as amended by Ord. 975, 6/16/2016]
The R-2 Medium-Density Residential District is comprised of a mix of housing types and densities. The purpose of the district is to stabilize and preserve areas of the community to provide for a suitable environment for family life. Certain nonresidential uses are allowed by right, or by special exception, to provide for convenient access to the higher concentration of residents. This district generally coincides with public utility service areas. As a result, permitted densities and housing types require the use of these public utilities.
§ 702 Permitted Uses.
[Ord. 766, 5/16/1996, § 7.2; as amended by Ord. 882, 2/15/2007]
1.
Single-family detached dwellings.
2.
Single-family semidetached dwellings. This permitted use applies only to new construction. A single-family detached dwelling may not be converted into a semidetached dwelling.
3.
Municipal buildings and facilities.
4.
Public utility and communication uses where operation requirements necessitate locating within the district.
5.
No-impact home occupations.
6.
Short-term lodging accommodations not to exceed four transient occupants in accordance with § 1332.
[Added by Ord. 983, 11/16/2017]
7.
Rooming units not to exceed three rooms which may house a maximum of three individuals.
[Added by Ord. 983, 11/16/2017]
8.
Accessory dwelling unit in accordance with § 1333.
[Added by Ord. 983, 11/16/2017]
§ 703 Special Exceptions.
[Ord. 766, 5/16/1996, § 7.3; as amended by Ord. 882, 2/15/2007]
The following special exceptions may be permitted by the Zoning Hearing Board, following review and comment by the Planning Commission, pursuant to standards and criteria as set forth in the supplemental regulations, Part 13, and the special exception regulations, Part 14:
§ 704 Accessory Uses.
[Ord. 766, 5/16/1996, § 7.4]
An accessory structure or use on the same lot which is customarily incidental to a permitted principal use is permitted, with the exception of a home occupation. Each accessory use shall comply with the provisions contained in the supplemental regulations.
§ 705 Conditional Uses.
[Ord. 766. 5/16/1996, § 7.5; as amended by Ord. 882, 2/15/2007]
The following conditional uses may be permitted by Borough Council, following review and comment by the Planning Commission, pursuant to standards and criteria as set forth in the supplemental regulations, Part 13, and the conditional use regulations, Part 15:
A.
Group homes for no more than six individuals, including staff and supervisory personnel.
§ 706 Height Regulations.
[Ord. 766. 5/16/1996, § 7.6]
The height of a building shall not exceed 35 feet.
§ 707 Lot Area, Lot Width and Impervious Coverage Regulations.
[Ord. 766, 5/16/1996, § 7.7; as amended by Ord. 882, 2/15/2007]
1.
Lot area, lot width and lot depth requirements of not less than the following dimensions shall be provided for each structure or use hereafter erected, established or altered for any use permitted within this district. The minimum lot area, lot width and lot depth requirements are established for each dwelling unit:
Use | Lot Width | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Lot Area (square feet) | Street (feet) | Setback (feet) | Lot Depth (feet) | ||
Single-family detached | 8,000 | 55 | 60 | 100 | |
Single-family semidetached | 4,000/unit | 40 | 40 | 100 | |
Nonresidential use | 6,000 | 55 | 60 | 100 | |
2.
Coverage regulations. Lot coverage shall not exceed 45%. The remainder of the lot must be maintained in a vegetative cover or natural state, with at least 25% of the front yard area maintained as grass.
§ 708 Setback Regulations.
[Ord. 766, 5/16/1996, § 7.8]
The following setback regulations apply to all uses permitted within this district unless otherwise specified herein:
§ 709 Off-Street Parking/Access.
[Ord. 766, 5/16/1996, § 7.9]
Parking and access shall be provided in accordance with Part 16.