Malvern City Zoning Code
ARTICLE VI
R3 - Residential Districts R3a and R3b
§ 220-600 Purpose.
The R3 Residential Districts are intended to provide medium-density single- and two-family dwelling units and to preserve the character of the traditional neighborhood development pattern found in these districts by providing standards that require similar dimensions to the existing lots and structures. Within R3, there are two distinct development patterns based on lot areas, and thus the R3 reflects that distinction through being divided into the subcategories of the R3a and R3b Districts.
§ 220-601 Use regulations.
A building may be erected or used and a lot may be used or occupied for any one of the following principal uses, and no other in both R3a and R3b Districts:
A.
Uses by right. The following uses are permitted by right in these districts:
(1)
Single-family detached dwelling.
(2)
Two-family semidetached dwelling.
(3)
Two-family duplex.
(4)
Forestry, as per § 220-2204.
(5)
home occupation residential accessory use, as per § 220-2401A(10).
(6)
Residential accessory use, as per § 220-2401A with the exception of § 220-2401A(9) and (11).
(7)
Temporary structure, building, or use, as per § 220-2401C.
§ 220-602 Area and bulk regulations.
A.
R3a regulations. The following area and bulk regulations shall apply to the R3a District:
(1)
Minimum lot area and width. Each dwelling unit or other use shall have a lot area and lot width at the building line of not less than the requirements set forth below:
Type of Use | Minimum Lot Area (square feet) | Minimum Lot Width* (feet) |
|---|---|---|
Single-family detached dwelling | 12,000 | 60 |
Two-family semidetached dwelling | 10,000 per dwelling unit | 35 per dwelling unit |
Two-family duplex | 10,000 per dwelling unit | 60 |
Bed-and-breakfast | 12,000 | 60 |
Other uses | 20,000 | 100 |
NOTE: | |
|---|---|
* | Each lot shall have a width at the street line of not less than 65% of the required lot width at the building line. |
(2)
Front yard. Shall be no less than 15 feet.
[Amended 10-4-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-13]
(3)
Minimum side yards: side yards shall be provided on every lot, as follows:
[Amended 6-16-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-5]
(a)
For every single-family detached dwelling or two-family duplex and its accessory buildings, there shall be two side yards, each having a width of not less than 12.5 feet, except as provided in § 220-602A(3)(c), below.
(b)
For every two-family semidetached dwelling and its accessory buildings, there shall be one side yard, which shall not be less than 12.5 feet in width except as provided in § 220-602A(3)(c), below.
(c)
For every single-family detached dwelling, two-family duplex, or two-family semidetached dwelling and its accessory buildings, one side yard only may be reduced by right to five feet subject to a reduced height of 18 feet for that portion of any structure less than 12.5 feet from the side yard line, and further subject to such portion of said structure being not less than five feet to the rear of the point at which the principal residential structure is located closest to the minimum front-yard setback. Subject to the same locational standards, any portion of a structure otherwise limited to a reduced height of 18 feet, may be increased to a maximum height of 35 feet subject to conditional use approval pursuant to § 220-2910.
(d)
For every other use, there shall be two side yards, each having a width of no less than 15 feet.
(4)
Minimum rear yard: 25 feet for residential uses; 35 feet for bed-and-breakfast and all other uses.
(5)
Maximum building coverage: 20% by right for residential uses, may be increased to 25% subject to conditional use approval pursuant to § 220-2910; 40% for bed-and-breakfast and all other uses.
[Amended 6-16-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-5]
(6)
Maximum lot coverage: 35% for residential uses; 50% for bed-and-breakfast and all other uses.
(7)
Maximum building height: three stories, or 35 feet, whichever is less, except as provided in § 220-602A(3)(c), above.
[Amended 6-16-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-5]
B.
R3b regulations. The following area and bulk regulations shall apply to the R3b District:
(1)
Minimum lot area and width. Each dwelling unit or other use shall have a lot area and lot width at the building line of not less than the requirements set forth below:
Type of Use | Minimum Lot Area (square feet) | Minimum Lot Width* (feet) |
|---|---|---|
Single-family detached dwelling | 10,000 | 60 |
Two-family semidetached dwelling | 10,000 per family | 35 per dwelling unit |
Two-family duplex | 10,000 per family | 60 |
Bed-and-breakfast | 10,000 | 60 |
Other uses | 20,000 | 100 |
NOTE: | |
|---|---|
* | Each lot shall have a width at the street line of not less than 65% of the required lot width at the building line. |
(2)
Front yard. Shall be no less than 15 feet.
[Amended 10-4-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-13]
(3)
Minimum side yards: side yards shall be provided on every lot, as follows:
[Amended 6-16-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-5]
(a)
For every single-family detached dwelling or two-family duplex and its accessory buildings, there shall be two side yards, each having a width of not less than 12.5 feet, except as provided in § 220-602B(3)(c), below.
(b)
For every two-family semidetached dwelling and its accessory buildings, there shall be one side yard, which shall not be less than 12.5 feet in width except as provided in § 220-602B(3)(c), below.
(c)
For every single-family detached dwelling, two-family duplex, or two-family semidetached dwelling and its accessory buildings, one side yard only may be reduced by right to five feet subject to a reduced height of 18 feet for that portion of any structure less than 12.5 feet from the side yard line, and further subject to such portion of said structure being not less than five feet to the rear of the point at which the principal residential structure is located closest to the minimum front-yard setback. Subject to the same locational standards, any portion of a structure otherwise limited to a reduced height of 18 feet, may be increased to a maximum height of 35 feet subject to conditional use approval pursuant to § 220-2910.
(d)
For every other use, there shall be two side yards, each having a width of no less than 15 feet.
(4)
Minimum rear yard: 25 feet for residential uses; 50 feet for bed-and-breakfast and all other uses.
(5)
Maximum building coverage: 20% by right for residential uses, may be increased to 25% subject to conditional use approval pursuant to § 220-2910; 40% for bed-and-breakfast and all other uses.
[Amended 6-16-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-5]
(6)
Maximum lot coverage: 35% for residential uses; 50% for bed-and-breakfast and all other uses.
(7)
Maximum building height: Three stories, or 35 feet, whichever is less, except as provided in § 220-602B(3)(c), above.
[Amended 6-16-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-5]
§ 220-603 Design standards.
The following design standards shall apply to all uses, as applicable, in this zoning district: