Lower Macungie Township
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
PART 8
U - URBAN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-801 Purpose.
[Ord. No. 2019-10, 8/1/2019]
The purpose of this district is to provide a place for high density development in close proximity to high-traffic-volume corridors. Most types of high-density residential land use are appropriate.
§ 27-802 Uses Permitted by Right.
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1.
The following uses in the Exhibit 1: Zoning Use Matrix[1] are permitted by right in this zoning district conditioned on the requirements of Part 24 and provided the use type, dimensional and all other applicable requirements of this chapter are met.
[1]
Editor's Note: Said exhibit is included as an attachment to this chapter.
§ 27-803 Uses Permitted by Condition.
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1.
The following conditional uses available in the Exhibit 1: Zoning Use Matrix and their accessory uses may be permitted following a review and recommendation by the Planning Commission in accordance with the provisions of Part 24, and other applicable provisions listed herein, and approval by the Board of Commissioners.
§ 27-804 Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
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1.
The following uses available in the Exhibit 1: Zoning Use Matrix and their accessory uses may be permitted when authorized as a special exception by the Zoning Hearing Board, subject to the provisions of Part 24:
A.
Any use of the same general character as those uses permitted by right and condition in the U-Urban Residential District. Evidence shall be submitted documenting the similarity and difference between the proposed uses and the uses permitted by right or condition to which the proposed use is not similar.
§ 27-805 Accessory Uses.
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1.
Accessory uses or structures on the same lot which are customarily incidental to the permitted use and primary structure are permitted by right. Only the following accessory uses are permitted in this part. These uses shall comply with all yard regulations, except as modified by the provisions contained within § 27-1708, Residential Accessory Uses:
§ 27-806 Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage, Height Regulations.
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The following dimensional requirements in this section and § 27-807 apply to each use permitted in the U District by right, by condition and by special exception, subject to further applicable provisions of this chapter. The most restrictive dimensional requirement for each use shall apply. All principal uses allowed in the district that utilize an on-lot sewage disposal supply shall have a minimum of one acre.
Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage, Height Regulations | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Principal Use | Minimum Lot Area | Minimum Lot Width (feet) | Maximum Building Coverage | Maximum Impervious Coverage | Maximum Building and Structure Height, Unless Otherwise Specified (feet) |
Single-family detached dwelling | 6,000 square feet | 60 | 30% | 40% | 35 |
Single-family semidetached dwelling | 3,500 square feet | 35 | 35% | 45% | 35 |
(maximum gross density of six dwelling units per acre) | |||||
Single-family attached dwelling | 2,750 square feet | 22 | 50% | 60% | 35 |
(maximum gross density of six dwelling units per acre) | |||||
Mobile home park | 10 acres | (maximum gross density of four dwelling units per acre) | |||
Agriculture | 10 acres | 300 | 20% | 30% | 35 |
Educational institution | 4 acres | 250 | 20% | 30% | 35 |
Place of worship | 2 acres | 200 | 20% | 30% | 35 |
Multifamily dwellings | 2 acres | 100 | 30% | 40% | 35 |
(maximum gross density of six dwelling units per acre) | |||||
Group care facility | 3 acres | 200 | 15% | 25% | 35 |
(maximum gross density of five dwelling units per acre) | |||||
Public utility structures necessary for transmission such as well house, switching station, etc. | No minimum | None | None | None | 35 |
Life care center | 3 acres | 300 | 20% | 30% | 35 |
(maximum gross density of five dwelling units per acre) | |||||
All other uses unless otherwise specified | 1 acre | 100 | 20% | 30% | 35 |
§ 27-807 Minimum Yard Requirements.
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Principal Use | Front Yard2 | Side Yard1 | Rear Yard |
|---|---|---|---|
All uses unless otherwise specified | 25 feet | 10 feet | 25 feet |
NOTES: | |
1 | Side yard and rear yards are in addition to buffer yards except as provided in § 27-1803. |
2 | Unenclosed front porches may encroach up to five feet into the required front yard. |
-See Figure 11 in Exhibit 2: Typical Residential Lot Layouts for example. | |
§ 27-808 Special Regulations in the U-Urban District.
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1.
Any new land development or subdivisions shall utilize architectural-grade cladding and enhanced architectural features on all newly constructed or renovated buildings.
2.
All roof mounted or nonresidential HVAC systems or building machinery shall be shielded from view utilizing appropriate screening as displayed in the Lower Macungie Township Design Guidelines.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Said Design Guidelines are included as an attachment to this chapter.
3.
All new land development or subdivisions shall include illuminated monument entrance signs per this chapter and the Lower Macungie Township Design Guidelines with associated seasonal landscaping beds and plantings.
4.
All new land development or subdivisions shall naturalize all stormwater management features per this chapter and to the satisfaction of the Township.
5.
Single-family attached dwellings/townhomes shall have no more than four units in a single bank.