In an "MF-3-A" Multifamily Residential District, the regulations set forth in this chapter shall apply.
§ 1278.02 Permitted uses.
[Ord. 223. Passed 12-10-1985]
In an "MF-3-A" Multifamily Residential District, a building may be erected or used, and a lot may be used or occupied, for any of the following purposes and no other:
Front yards. In an "MF-3-A" Multifamily Residential District, there shall be a front yard along all street frontages which shall not be less than 200 feet in depth.
Regulations for residential buildings or buildings accessory thereto. For the purposes of this chapter, a residential building, or unit, as the case may be, shall house overnight occupants. In the case of buildings meeting all of the following criteria, front, side and rear yard requirements shall be reduced to 75 feet:
Buildings accessory to a residential building shall be limited to a detached garage or shed. The maximum height of any building accessory to a residential building shall be 14 feet.
Residential units shall be set back a minimum of 75 feet from the outside edge of an ultimate right-of-way and 200 feet from an adjoining residential property line.
Interior access roads shall have a cartway no less than 24 feet and no greater than 28 feet in width. The center line of all access roads shall be set back 170 feet from any adjacent property not zoned "MF-3-A" Multifamily Residential District.
Nonresidential structures shall be limited to one parlor/clubhouse no larger than 1,200 square feet with a maximum height of 30 feet, storage buildings for the owner/operator of the facility no larger than 400 square feet, and one guard house.
A Class B buffer, as defined in the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance,[1] shall be installed along the property line of adjacent residential properties to the southwest.
The maximum height for residential buildings erected or enlarged in an "MF-3-A" Multifamily Residential District shall be 50 feet. Any building in excess of 40 feet in height shall be set back a minimum of 300 feet from a street right-of-way and/or 200 feet from a property line.
The maximum height for any building that supports the operation of the community, such as, but not limited to, community centers, dining services, fitness/wellness centers, maintenance buildings and storage buildings, shall be 50 feet.
Areas for loading and unloading of delivery trucks and other vehicles, and for refuse collection, fuel and other service vehicles, shall be provided, shall be adequate in size and shall be so arranged that they may be used without blocking or interfering with the use of access roads or automobile parking facilities, and all such areas shall be in accordance with Chapter 1294.
The number of dwelling units per gross acre shall not exceed four for developments that include residential nursing care facilities. When developments include residential nursing care facilities, the number of residential nursing care beds in any one development shall not exceed 20% of the total number of dwelling units in that development.
Building Plan. Buildings shall be in accordance with an overall plan and shall be designed as a single architectural scheme. The distance at the closest point between buildings shall be 30 feet.
Preservation of Natural Features. The development plan shall preserve and incorporate natural features such as woods, streams and open space areas which add to the overall cohesive development of such district and to the overall Township development.
Lighting; Utility Lines. Spaces between buildings, parking areas, loading areas, access areas and service areas shall be adequately illuminated at night. Lighting, including sign lighting, shall be arranged to protect the highway and adjoining property from direct glare or hazardous interference. Utility lines servicing the area shall be placed underground.
Storage of Refuse. Raw materials, supplies, trash, rubbish and other refuse shall be stored in covered containers within an adequate enclosure and handled and disposed of in such a manner so as not to give rise to smoke, odor or litter.
Landscaping. All development in such district shall be designed and maintained in accordance with the landscape provisions of the Subdivision Regulations.[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection (g), Common Open Space, which immediately followed this subsection, was repealed 5-28-2019 by Ord. No. 522, and former Subsection (h), Detention Basins, was repealed 8-22-2017 by Ord. No. 513.
Editor's Note: Former Section 1278.09, Application procedure, was repealed 2-21-1995 by Ord. No. 314.
Lower Gwynedd Township City Zoning Code
CHAPTER 1278
MF-3-A Multifamily Residential District
§ 1278.01 Application of chapter.
[Ord. 223. Passed 12-10-1985]
In an "MF-3-A" Multifamily Residential District, the regulations set forth in this chapter shall apply.
§ 1278.02 Permitted uses.
[Ord. 223. Passed 12-10-1985]
In an "MF-3-A" Multifamily Residential District, a building may be erected or used, and a lot may be used or occupied, for any of the following purposes and no other:
Front yards. In an "MF-3-A" Multifamily Residential District, there shall be a front yard along all street frontages which shall not be less than 200 feet in depth.
Regulations for residential buildings or buildings accessory thereto. For the purposes of this chapter, a residential building, or unit, as the case may be, shall house overnight occupants. In the case of buildings meeting all of the following criteria, front, side and rear yard requirements shall be reduced to 75 feet:
Buildings accessory to a residential building shall be limited to a detached garage or shed. The maximum height of any building accessory to a residential building shall be 14 feet.
Residential units shall be set back a minimum of 75 feet from the outside edge of an ultimate right-of-way and 200 feet from an adjoining residential property line.
Interior access roads shall have a cartway no less than 24 feet and no greater than 28 feet in width. The center line of all access roads shall be set back 170 feet from any adjacent property not zoned "MF-3-A" Multifamily Residential District.
Nonresidential structures shall be limited to one parlor/clubhouse no larger than 1,200 square feet with a maximum height of 30 feet, storage buildings for the owner/operator of the facility no larger than 400 square feet, and one guard house.
A Class B buffer, as defined in the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance,[1] shall be installed along the property line of adjacent residential properties to the southwest.
The maximum height for residential buildings erected or enlarged in an "MF-3-A" Multifamily Residential District shall be 50 feet. Any building in excess of 40 feet in height shall be set back a minimum of 300 feet from a street right-of-way and/or 200 feet from a property line.
The maximum height for any building that supports the operation of the community, such as, but not limited to, community centers, dining services, fitness/wellness centers, maintenance buildings and storage buildings, shall be 50 feet.
Areas for loading and unloading of delivery trucks and other vehicles, and for refuse collection, fuel and other service vehicles, shall be provided, shall be adequate in size and shall be so arranged that they may be used without blocking or interfering with the use of access roads or automobile parking facilities, and all such areas shall be in accordance with Chapter 1294.
The number of dwelling units per gross acre shall not exceed four for developments that include residential nursing care facilities. When developments include residential nursing care facilities, the number of residential nursing care beds in any one development shall not exceed 20% of the total number of dwelling units in that development.
Building Plan. Buildings shall be in accordance with an overall plan and shall be designed as a single architectural scheme. The distance at the closest point between buildings shall be 30 feet.
Preservation of Natural Features. The development plan shall preserve and incorporate natural features such as woods, streams and open space areas which add to the overall cohesive development of such district and to the overall Township development.
Lighting; Utility Lines. Spaces between buildings, parking areas, loading areas, access areas and service areas shall be adequately illuminated at night. Lighting, including sign lighting, shall be arranged to protect the highway and adjoining property from direct glare or hazardous interference. Utility lines servicing the area shall be placed underground.
Storage of Refuse. Raw materials, supplies, trash, rubbish and other refuse shall be stored in covered containers within an adequate enclosure and handled and disposed of in such a manner so as not to give rise to smoke, odor or litter.
Landscaping. All development in such district shall be designed and maintained in accordance with the landscape provisions of the Subdivision Regulations.[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection (g), Common Open Space, which immediately followed this subsection, was repealed 5-28-2019 by Ord. No. 522, and former Subsection (h), Detention Basins, was repealed 8-22-2017 by Ord. No. 513.