Malvern City Zoning Code
ARTICLE VIII
R5 - Residential District
§ 220-800 Purpose.
The R5 Residential District is intended to provide high-density single- and two-family dwelling units and to preserve the character of the traditional neighborhood development pattern found in this district through standards that correspond to the existing small lot sizes and structures.
§ 220-801 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:
A.
Uses by right. The following uses are permitted by right in this district:
(1)
Single-family detached dwelling.
(2)
Two-family semidetached dwelling.
(3)
Two-family duplex.
(4)
Minor home occupation residential accessory use, as per § 220-2401A(10).
(5)
Forestry, as per § 220-2204.
(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.
§ 220-802 Area and bulk regulations.
A.
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 dwelling | 4,250 | 35 |
Two-family semidetached dwelling | 4,250 per dwelling unit | 20 per dwelling unit |
Two-family duplex | 4,250 per dwelling unit | 35 |
Other uses | 10,000 | 50 |
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. |
B.
Front yard. Shall be no less than five feet and no greater than 35 feet.
[Amended 10-4-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-13]
C.
Minimum side yards: side yards shall be provided on every lot, as follows:
(1)
For every single-family dwelling or two-family duplex dwelling and its accessory buildings, there shall be two side yards, each having a width of not less than five feet.
(2)
For every two-family semidetached dwelling and its accessory buildings, there shall be one side yard, which shall not be less than five feet in width.
D.
Minimum rear yard: 25 feet.
E.
Maximum building coverage: 27.5% by right, may be increased to 32.5% subject to conditional use approval pursuant to § 220-2910.
[Amended 6-16-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-5]
F.
Maximum lot coverage: 45%.
G.
Maximum building height: three stories, or 35 feet, whichever is less.
§ 220-803 Design standards.
The following design standards shall apply to all uses, as applicable, in this zoning district: