New Oxford City Zoning Code
PART 8
PROFESSIONAL OFFICE PO DISTRICT
§ 27-801 Statement of Legislative Intent.
[Ord. 12/21/1998, § 800]
1.
In expansion of the Community Development Objectives contained in Part 1 of this Chapter, it is hereby declared to be the intent of the PO District to establish reasonable standards to provide for professional office uses in areas of New Oxford Borough experiencing a transition from residential to professional office use. Furthermore, it is the intent of this Part to:
A.
Establish and maintain a transitional zone between areas of existing commercial development, particularly along Lincolnway East and Lincolnway West, and nearby residential areas.
B.
Maintain the existing architectural styles and residential character that currently exist in the District by encouraging professional service providers to use existing buildings for business purposes and to require that all parking be located to the rear of the structure.
C.
Maintain and enhance, to the maximum extent possible, attractive "gateways" leading into and out of the Borough, especially along Lincolnway East and Lincolnway West, by encouraging the preservation of existing structures, landscaping, and street trees in the district.
§ 27-802 Uses Permitted by Right.
[Ord. 12/21/1998, § 801]
1.
Within the PO District, the following uses are permitted by right.
A.
Single-family detached dwellings.
B.
Professional office including offices for physicians, dentists, lawyers, accountants, real estate agents, insurance agents, artists, planners, architects, engineers, travel agencies, and similar professional offices, provided that all parking be located to the rear of the structure.
C.
The residential use of the floors above the ground floor, professional office use is permitted provided the standards in § 403(C) are met and a maximum of two residential apartments are proposed.
§ 27-803 Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
[Ord. 12/21/1998, § 802]
1.
Within the PO District, the following uses are permitted by special exception. The Zoning Hearing Board may authorize a use as a Special Exception Use if it conforms, at a minimum, to the stated standards and criteria. The Zoning Hearing Board may apply additional criteria to specific projects where relevant, to protect the historic and architectural integrity of New Oxford Borough, and in the interests of public health, safety, and welfare.
A.
Conversion Apartments.
(1)
Off-street parking shall be provided according to the following scale:
Number of Bedrooms | Number of Parking Spaces | |
|---|---|---|
1 | 1.0 | |
2 | 1.5 | |
3 | 2.0 |
(2)
Parking areas shall be located and designed according to the applicable standards of § 1204.
(3)
Minimum apartment size shall conform to the following scale:
Number of Bedrooms | Usable Living Area | |
|---|---|---|
1 | 500 square feet | |
2 | 650 square feet | |
3 | 850 square feet |
(4)
Only existing, single-family detached dwellings may be converted for conversion apartment use.
(5)
A maximum of three units may be created by the conversion of a single-family detached structure.
B.
Specialty retail shops including antique shops, florists, card shops, hobby and craft shops, gift shops, wearing apparel, furniture stores, bookstores (excluding adult bookstores and other "adult entertainment" uses), camera shops, jewelry stores, and similar specialty retail stores.
(1)
All parking shall be provided to the rear of the structure.
(2)
The shop shall be located in an existing structure. A special exception request shall not be granted for a project which proposes the demolition of an existing structure in favor of replacement with a new building.
(3)
The residential use of the floors above a ground floor, specialty commercial use is permitted provided the standards in § 403(C) are met and a maximum of two residential apartments are proposed.
C.
Commercial Daycare Facility.
(1)
The applicant shall demonstrate that all applicable State and Federal regulations are met.
(2)
The daycare operation shall be located in a structure existing as of the date of enactment of this Chapter. A special exception request shall not be granted for a project which proposes the demolition of an existing structure in favor of replacement with a new building.
(3)
The daycare operation shall be designed to minimize potential hazards to children being cared for at the facility. At a minimum, all outdoor play areas shall be separated by fencing from all streets, alleys, and parking areas, as well as any utility structures on the property.
(4)
A local fire protection official shall have the opportunity to review and comment on the daycare operation proposal prior to the issuance of a zoning permit.
(5)
Off-street parking shall be provided at the rate of one space for every employee and one space for every three children being cared for at the facility. All parking shall be located to the rear of the structure.
D.
Group Homes.
(1)
The applicant shall demonstrate that all applicable State and Federal regulations are met.
(2)
The group home operation shall be located in a structure existing as of the date of enactment of this Chapter. A special exception use shall not be granted for a project which proposes the demolition of an existing structure in favor of replacement with a new building.
(3)
Any medical or counseling services provided shall be provided only for residents of the facility.
(4)
The lot on which a group home is to be located shall be at least 200 feet from any other lot on which another group home is located. The distance shall be measured in a straight line from the nearest point on one lot to the nearest point on the other lot.
(5)
No more than two group homes shall be permitted within the same block.
(6)
Off-street parking shall be provided for the resident supervisor and each additional employee per shift, as well as one space for every two residents. All parking shall be located to the rear of the structure.
(7)
Local fire protection officials shall have the opportunity to review and comment on the group home proposal prior to the issuance of a zoning permit.
§ 27-804 Area and Bulk Regulations.
[Ord. 12/21/1998, § 803]
1.
The following standards shall govern all uses, subdivision projects, and land development plans within the PO District.
A.
The minimum lot shall be 7,500 square feet.
B.
The minimum lot width shall be 50 feet.
C.
The maximum impervious lot coverage shall not exceed 60%. Impervious lot coverage includes features such as the building and paved parking lots and other such facilities that do not allow for the infiltration of water into the ground.
D.
Front yards shall meet the following standards:
(1)
The minimum front yards depth shall be 20 feet, measured from the street right-of-way line. Where neighboring buildings have been constructed within the required front yard setback, the required setback may be waived in favor of the front yard depth of adjoining structures.
(2)
The entire front yard area shall be maintained as a landscaped area, except for walkways connecting the entrances with the public sidewalk and for one access driveway.
(3)
Existing trees in front yard areas shall not be cut down unless they interfere with an existing or proposed driveway or become diseased.
(4)
Parking shall only be permitted in front yard areas, on existing access driveways, of single-family detached dwellings.
E.
Side yards shall meet the following standards:
(1)
The combined side yard setback shall be no less than 15 feet with no less than five feet required for each side yard setback.
F.
Rear yards shall meet the following standards.
(1)
The minimum rear yard depth shall be 25 feet where there is not access to a public alley and 10 feet where there is access to a public alley.
(2)
Where the rear yard of a professional office building borders a residential property, and where a portion of the rear yard is used for parking, a landscaped area shall surround the parking area. Vegetation within the landscaped area shall include deep-rooted species capable of withstanding automobile emissions and the salts used in snow melting and clearing operations.
G.
The maximum building height shall be 35 feet.