North Coventry Township
City Zoning Code
City Zoning Code
ARTICLE V
Village Districts
§ 370-17 V-1 Village District; Cedarville.
A.
Purpose. In addition to the general goals listed in the statements of Purpose, § 370-2, and Community development objectives, § 370-3, the purpose of this district is to:
(1)
Preserve the historic character of Cedarville Village by allowing future development that is compatible in scale, density, and setbacks with current village uses.
(2)
Accommodate limited expansion of the village while maintaining the traditional village development pattern.
(3)
Preserve historic structures within the village through flexible use and design standards.
B.
Use regulations.
(1)
By-right uses. A building or other structure may be erected, altered, or used, and a lot may be used or occupied for any of the following purposes, and no other:
(a)
Single-family detached dwelling.
(b)
Municipal uses.
(c)
Minor home occupation, subject to the provisions of § 370-50.
(d)
Temporary structure, subject to the provision of § 370-68.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection e, regarding commercial communication antennas, which immediately followed this subsection, was repealed 5-23-2005.
(e)
Timber harvesting, subject to the provisions of § 370-29B(7).
(2)
Special exception uses. A building or other structure may be erected, altered, or used for any of the following uses when authorized as a special exception by the Zoning Hearing Board, subject to Article XVII of this chapter:
(a)
Single-family semidetached (twin) dwelling.
(b)
The following uses shall be permitted if proposed within a Class I, II or III Historic Resource as defined by § 370-32C. Such uses shall also be subject to the applicable provisions of § 370-38, Adaptive reuse of an existing structure, and to the applicable provisions of § 370-32.
[1]
Residential conversion of a single-family detached dwelling, subject to the provisions of § 370-64. One of the permitted residential conversions may be permitted in an existing accessory structure where such structure is located to the rear of the principal residential structure.
[2]
Bed-and-breakfast, subject to the provisions of § 370-44.
[3]
Professional or administrative office.
[4]
Residential use above a professional or administrative office. Such use shall also be subject to the applicable provisions of § 370-56, Mixed use proposal.
(c)
Educational (nonprofit) use, subject to the provisions of § 370-49.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection d, regarding religious uses, which immediately followed this subsection, was repealed 11-14-2005.
(d)
Major home occupation, subject to the provisions of § 370-50.
(e)
Adaptive reuse of an existing building subject to the provisions of § 370-38 and provided the proposed use is permitted within the V-1 Village District.
(3)
Conditional uses. A building or other structure may be erected, altered, or used for any one of the following uses when authorized as a conditional use by the Board of Supervisors, subject to § 370-138 of this chapter.
(a)
Public service facilities, except as exempted by the Municipalities Planning Code.
(b)
Religious use, including church and parish house.
[Added 11-14-2005]
(c)
Religious use, including church and parish house, provided that the minimum net lot area is at least two acres.
[Added 2-26-2007]
(4)
Accessory uses. Uses on the same lot with, and customarily incidental to, any of the foregoing uses, and subject to the applicable provisions of § 370-36, shall be permitted.
C.
Area and bulk regulations.
(1)
Lot area.
(a)
Except for single-family semidetached dwellings, a net lot area of not less than 20,000 square feet shall be provided when public water and public sewer are available. Where public water and public sewer are not feasible, proposed lots shall have a net lot area of not less than 35,000 square feet.
[Amended 2-26-2007]
(b)
Single-family semidetached dwellings shall only be permitted where public water and sewer are available. Such dwellings shall have a minimum net lot area of 12,000 square feet per dwelling unit.
[Amended 2-26-2007]
(2)
Lot width. Lots with gross lot areas of 20,000 square feet or more shall have a minimum lot width of not less than 90 feet at the building line and at the street line. Lots with gross lot areas of less than 20,000 square feet shall have a minimum lot width of not less than 60 feet at the building line and at the street line.
[Amended 2-26-2007]
(3)
Building coverage. For lots with gross lot areas of 20,000 square feet or less, the area occupied by buildings shall not exceed 20% of the gross lot area of each lot. For lots with gross lot areas of more than 20,000 square feet, the maximum building coverage shall not exceed 10% of the gross lot area of each lot. For all commercial and office uses permitted in this district, the maximum building coverage shall not exceed 2,500 square feet.
[Amended 2-26-2007]
(4)
Lot coverage. For lots with gross lot areas of 20,000 square feet or less, the area occupied by buildings, paving or other impervious cover shall not exceed 25% of the area of each lot. For lots with gross lot areas of more than 20,000 square feet, the maximum lot coverage shall not exceed 15% of the lot area.
[Amended 2-26-2007]
(5)
Building setbacks.
(a)
Front yard. On each lot there shall be a front yard of not less than 35 feet. Modifications of the front yard setback may be permitted when consistent with the provisions of § 370-73B, Modifications of front yard requirements.
(b)
Rear yard. On each lot there shall be a rear yard of not less than 50 feet.
(c)
Side yard. On each lot there shall be two or more side yards, each having a width of 20 feet, provided that on a corner lot, the yards abutting the street shall have a depth of not less than 25 feet.
(6)
Height regulations. No building or structure shall exceed 35 feet in height.
(7)
Minimum open space. Open space shall be provided as required by § 320-53 of Chapter 320, Subdivision and Land Development.
[Added 3-12-2007]
D.
Design standards. New development proposed within the V-1 Village District, as well as the rehabilitation, alteration, or modification of existing structures or uses, shall comply with the following design standards:
(1)
New development proposed within the V-1 Village District shall be designed to complement the historic character of the village in regard to building placement, style, bulk, construction materials, and site design. Those portions of the district that are located within the Historic Preservation Overlay District of § 370-32 shall also comply with the applicable provisions of that section.
(2)
The removal of mature trees shall be limited to the individual building sites, and access to the sites and shall comply with the standards set forth in § 370-29, Natural Resource Conservation Overlay District.
(3)
The use of a traditional grid street pattern or one that is similar in nature to the existing village development pattern is the preferred design of new roads in the V-1 Village District. The use of curvilinear streets and culs-de-sac is discouraged.
(4)
A pedestrian orientation shall be maintained in the village and sidewalks or walking paths provided.
(5)
Parking.
(a)
Off-street parking for nonresidential uses shall be located to the side or rear of buildings.
(b)
Garages and off-street parking for residential uses shall be located to the rear of the main dwelling with access taken from a private driveway or alley. Where site constraints prohibit parking to the rear of the main dwelling, front facing garages shall be set back a minimum of eight feet from the front facade of the dwelling unit. If the front facade is not uniform, the eight-foot setback shall be measured from the point of the facade nearest the street.
(6)
For additional requirements and design standards applicable to the V-1 Village District, refer to applicable provisions of Article X, Supplemental Land Use Regulations; Article XI, Common Regulations; Article XII, Off-Street Parking and Loading Provisions; and Article XIII, Signs.
§ 370-18 V-2 Village District; Kenilworth.
A.
Purpose. In addition to the general goals listed in the statements of Purpose, § 370-2, and Community development objectives, § 370-3, the purpose of this district is to:
(1)
Preserve the character of Kenilworth village by allowing future development that is compatible in scale, density, and setbacks with current village uses.
(2)
Accommodate limited expansion of the village while maintaining the traditional village development pattern.
(3)
Allow for limited commercial, office, and institutional uses in appropriate areas of the village to serve the needs of local residents.
(4)
Preserve historic structures within the village through flexible standards.
B.
Use regulations.
(1)
By-right uses. A building or other structure may be erected, altered, or used, and a lot may be used or occupied for any of the following purposes, and no other:
(a)
Single-family detached dwelling.
(b)
Single-family semidetached dwelling (twin).
(c)
Municipal uses.
(d)
Minor home occupation, subject to the provisions of § 370-50.
(e)
Temporary structure, subject to the provision of § 370-68.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection f, regarding commercial communication antennas, which immediately followed this subsection, was repealed 5-23-2005.
(f)
Timber harvesting, subject to the provisions of § 370-29B(7).
(2)
Special exception uses. A building or other structure may be erected, altered, or used for any of the following uses when authorized as a special exception by the Zoning Hearing Board, subject to Article XVII of this chapter:
(a)
Single-family attached (townhouse), subject to the provisions of § 370-58.
(b)
Multifamily dwellings, subject to the provisions of § 370-58.
(c)
Residential conversion of a single-family detached dwelling, subject to the provisions of § 370-64.
(d)
Educational (nonprofit) use, subject to the provisions of § 370-49.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection e, regarding religious uses, which immediately followed this subsection, was repealed 11-14-2005.
(e)
Major home occupation, subject to the provisions of § 370-50.
(f)
Commercial day-care center, subject to the provisions of § 370-47.
(g)
The following uses shall be permitted in the V-2 Village District if the property on which the use is proposed adjacent to Route 724 and can meet other applicable requirements of this chapter:
[1]
Professional or administrative offices.
[2]
Neighborhood commercial uses, including retail stores and retail services, not to exceed 2,500 square feet of floor area.
[3]
Residential use above a professional or administrative office or retail use. Such use shall also be subject to the applicable provisions of § 370-56, Mixed use proposal.
[4]
Banking or financial institution.
[5]
Catering business.
[6]
Bed-and-breakfast, subject to the provisions of § 370-44.
(3)
Conditional uses. A building or other structure may be erected, altered, or used for any one of the following uses when authorized as a conditional use by the Board of Supervisors, subject to § 370-138 of this chapter.
(a)
Nursing home or convalescent centers, in accordance with the standards contained in § 370-59.
(b)
Retirement community, subject to the provisions of § 370-66.
(c)
Public service facilities, except as exempted by the Municipalities Planning Code.
(d)
Community centers for cultural or recreational activities.
(e)
Religious use, including church and parish house, provided that the minimum net lot area is at least two acres.
[Added 11-14-2005; amended 2-26-2007]
(4)
Accessory uses. Uses on the same lot with, and customarily incidental to, any of the foregoing uses, and subject to the applicable provisions of § 370-36, shall be permitted.
(5)
Public water and sewer. All uses in the V-2 District shall be served by public water and public sewer.
C.
Area and bulk regulations.
(1)
Nonresidential uses. The following regulations shall apply to all nonresidential uses in the V-2 District:
(a)
Lot area. A net lot area of not less than 20,000 square feet shall be provided.
[Amended 2-26-2007]
(b)
Lot width. A lot width of not less than 90 feet at the building line and at the street line shall be provided.
(c)
Building coverage. No more than 40% of the gross lot area, not to exceed 4,000 square feet of each lot, for commercial or office uses, may be occupied by buildings.
[Amended 2-26-2007]
(d)
Lot coverage. The area of the lot occupied by buildings, paving or other impervious cover shall not exceed more than 70% of the gross lot area of each lot.
[Amended 2-26-2007]
(e)
Setbacks.
[1]
Front yard. On each lot there shall be a front yard having a depth of not less than 35 feet. Modifications of the front yard setback may be permitted when consistent with the provisions of § 370-73B, Modifications of front yard requirements.
[2]
Rear yard. On each lot there shall be a rear yard of not less than 25 feet in depth.
[3]
Side yard. On each lot there shall be two or more side yards having a depth of not less than 20 feet. Yards of corner lots abutting streets shall have a minimum depth of not less than 50 feet.
[4]
Yards abutting a residential property. Yards abutting a residential use or district shall have a minimum setback of 35 feet.
(f)
Height regulations. No building or structure shall exceed 35 feet in height.
(g)
Minimum open space. Open space shall be provided as required by § 320-53 of Chapter 320, Subdivision and Land Development.
[Added 3-12-2007]
(2)
Residential uses. The following regulations shall apply to all residential uses permitted in the V-2 District:
(a)
Single-family detached dwellings shall be subject to the following area and bulk regulations:
[1]
Lot area. The net lot area shall not be less than 20,000 square feet.
[Amended 2-26-2007]
[2]
Lot width. Lots shall have a minimum lot width of not less than 90 feet at the building line and at the street line.
[3]
Building coverage. The area of the lot occupied by buildings shall not exceed more than 20% of the gross lot area.
[Amended 2-26-2007]
[4]
Lot coverage. The area of the lot occupied by buildings, paving or other impervious cover shall not exceed more than 25% of the gross lot area of each lot.
[Amended 2-26-2007]
[5]
Building setbacks.
[a]
Front yard. On each lot there shall be a front yard of not less than 35 feet. Modifications of the front yard setback may be permitted when consistent with the provisions of § 370-73B, Modifications of front yard requirements.
[b]
Rear yard. On each lot there shall be a rear yard of not less than 50 feet.
[c]
Side yard. On each lot there shall be two or more side yards, each having a width of 20 feet, provided that on a corner lot, the yards abutting the street shall have a depth of not less than 25 feet.
[6]
Height regulations. No building or structure shall exceed 35 feet in height.
(b)
Single-family semidetached dwellings shall be subject to the following area and bulk regulations:
[1]
Minimum net lot area per dwelling unit: 10,000 square feet.
[2]
Maximum density per net tract area: four units per acre.
[3]
Minimum lot width per dwelling at street line: 70 feet.
[4]
Minimum setbacks for each structure:
[a]
Front yard: 30 feet.
[b]
Side yard: 15 feet.
[c]
Rear yard: 30 feet.
[5]
Maximum building coverage: 40% of the gross lot area.
[Amended 2-26-2007]
[6]
Maximum lot coverage: 45% of the gross lot area.
[Amended 2-26-2007]
(c)
Single-family attached dwellings shall be subject to the following area and bulk regulations:
[1]
Minimum net lot area per dwelling unit (when individual lots are proposed): 7,000 square feet.
[2]
Maximum density per net tract area: six units per acre.
[3]
Minimum lot width per dwelling at street line: 60 feet.
[4]
Minimum setbacks for each structure:
[a]
Front yard: 30 feet.
[b]
Side yard: 15 feet.
[c]
Rear yard: 30 feet.
[5]
Maximum units per structure: six dwelling units.
[6]
Maximum building coverage: 40% of the gross lot area.
[Amended 2-26-2007]
[7]
Maximum lot coverage: 45% of the gross lot area.
[Amended 2-26-2007]
(d)
Multifamily dwellings shall be subject to the following area and bulk regulations.
[1]
Minimum net tract size: 22,000 square feet.
[2]
Maximum density per net tract area: eight units per acre.
[3]
Minimum lot width at street line: 80 feet.
[4]
Minimum setbacks for each structure:
[a]
Front yard: 40 feet.
[b]
Side yard: 30 feet.
[c]
Rear yard: 50 feet.
[5]
Maximum units per structure: eight dwelling units.
[6]
Maximum building coverage: 40% of the gross lot area.
[Amended 2-26-2007]
[7]
Maximum lot coverage: 45% of the gross lot area.
[Amended 2-26-2007]
(e)
Minimum open space. Open space shall be provided as required by § 320-53 of Chapter 320, Subdivision and Land Development.
[Added 3-12-2007]
D.
Design standards. New development proposed within the V-2 Village District, as well as the rehabilitation, alteration, or modification of existing structures or uses, shall comply with the following design standards:
(1)
New development proposed within the V-2 Village District shall be designed to complement the historic character of the village in regard to building placement, style, bulk, construction materials, and site design. Those portions of the district that are located within the Historic Preservation Overlay District of § 370-32 shall also comply with the applicable provisions of that section.
(2)
The removal of mature trees shall be limited to the individual building sites and access to the sites and shall comply with the standards set forth in § 370-29, Natural Resource Conservation Overlay District.
(3)
The use of a traditional grid street pattern or one that is an obvious extension of the historic village development pattern is the preferred design of new roads in the Village District. The use of curvilinear streets and culs-de-sac is discouraged.
(4)
A pedestrian orientation shall be maintained in the village and sidewalks or walking paths provided.
(5)
Parking.
(a)
Off-street parking for nonresidential uses shall be located to the side or rear of buildings.
(b)
Garages and off-street parking for residential uses shall be located to the rear of the main dwelling with access taken from a private driveway or alley. Where site constraints prohibit parking to the rear of the main dwelling, front facing garages shall be set back a minimum of eight feet from the front facade of the dwelling unit. If the front facade is not uniform, the eight-foot setback shall be measured from the point of the facade nearest the street.
(6)
For additional requirements and design standards applicable to the V-2 Village District, refer to applicable provisions of Article X, Supplemental Land Use Regulations; Article XI, Common Regulations; Article XII, Off-Street Parking and Loading Provisions; and Article XIII, Signs.
