North Wales City Zoning Code
ARTICLE VII
R-3 Residential District
§ 208-27 Intent; applicable regulations.
The intent of the R-3 residential district is to provide for a wide range of housing options and limited mix of low-impact commercial uses within close proximity to the North Wales Train Station and the Commercial Business District. The regulations herein aim to encourage a mix of medium to high-density housing options in a variety of styles and in a manner that complements the character of the existing community and built environment. In an R-3 residential district, the following regulations shall apply.
§ 208-28 Permitted uses.
A building may be erected, altered or used, and a lot may be occupied or used, in whole or in part, for any of the uses indicated in the Appendix A, Permitted Use Matrix,[1] and no other, provided that such uses shall comply with the district regulations established in this article, Article IV, Use Regulations (in the event of a conflict between district and use regulations, the more stringent regulation shall be applicable), and all other applicable sections of this chapter.
[1]
Editor's Note: Appendix A is included as an attachment to this chapter.
§ 208-29 Dimensional requirements.
A.
Dimensional requirements in the R-3 residential district shall be as follows:
Use B-1: Single-Family Attached Dwelling (Townhouse) | Use B-3: Single-Family Semidetached Dwelling (Twin) | Use B-4: Two-Family Detached Dwelling (Duplex) | Use B-6: Multifamily Development | Special Exceptions and All Other Uses | |
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Min. lot area | 2,000 feet2 | 3,000 feet2 | 5,000 feet2 | 2,000 feet2 per unit, with a minimum of 8,000 feet2 | 10,000 feet2 |
Min. lot width | 20 feet | 20 feet | 50 feet | 100 feet | 100 feet |
Front build-to line | Minimum: 10 feet Maximum: 30 feet | ||||
Min. rear yard setback | 25 feet | ||||
Min. side yard setback | 8 feet* | 8 feet* | 8 feet | 15 feet | 15 feet |
Max. building coverage | 45% | ||||
Max. impervious coverage | 60% | ||||
Max. principal building height | 40 feet (3 stories max.) | ||||
Max. accessory building height | 15 feet | ||||
* | Zero feet shall be provided where buildings on separate lots share a party wall. |
§ 208-30 Additional regulations in the R-3 residential district.
A.
Accessory structures and buildings. All accessory buildings and structures must be located behind the rear facade of the principal building and are to be located not less than five feet from the side and rear lot lines. No more than three accessory buildings shall be permitted on a lot.
B.
Design standards.
(1)
Maximum facade length. The maximum horizontal length of the front facade(s) of any building shall be 150 feet.
(2)
Orientation.
(a)
The front facade of principal buildings shall be oriented towards the street, with an everyday public entrance in this front facade.
(b)
When a building is located on a corner a lot, the entrance shall be located on the corner with an appropriate building articulation, such as a chamfered corner, turret, canopy, or other similar building feature.
(3)
Porches and porticos. In order to keep with the defined character of the existing neighborhood, a front porch or portico shall be required for new residential development when neighboring properties to the right and left of the proposed development feature such.
(a)
Applicability.
[1]
If both neighboring properties feature a porch or a portico, the same shall be required.
[2]
If one neighboring property has a porch and the other a portico, then the applicant shall provide either a porch or portico (applicant's choice).
[3]
If neither or one neighboring property features a porch or portico, the applicant shall not be required to provide either a porch or a portico.
(b)
Design of projecting or recessed porches.
[1]
The depth of the porch shall be a minimum of six feet and a maximum of 10 feet.
[2]
The minimum open area on the porch shall encompass a rectangle a minimum size of four feet by six feet.
[3]
The minimum width of a path of travel independent of any open area described above shall be three feet wide.
[4]
The minimum width of a projecting porch at the primary frontage line shall be nine feet.
[5]
The minimum clear height of the porch roof shall be eight feet.
(c)
Design of porticos.
[1]
The minimum projecting depth of a portico shall be six feet.
[2]
The minimum width of a portico shall be six feet.
[3]
The maximum depth of a recessed entry shall be six feet.
[4]
The minimum clear height of a portico roof shall be eight feet.
[5]
Porticos shall be open on at least two sides and have a roof.
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(4)
Residential garages. Garages, when provided, shall satisfy one of the following design options:
(a)
Front entry garage. Garages which have entry door(s) facing the same street as the front facade of the primary building must meet the following design requirements:
[1]
Attached. When attached to the primary building, the front facade and any facade having an entryway or door for vehicular access must be set back a minimum of 10 feet behind the front facade of the primary building.
[2]
Detached. When detached from the primary building, the front facade and any facade having an entryway or door for vehicular access must be set back behind the rear facade of the primary building.
(c)
Rear entry. Garages which have entry door(s) that are on the opposite side of the primary building from the front facade must meet the following design requirements:
§ 208-31 Mixed use as a special exception in R-3 residential district.
The following standards shall apply to any proposed mixed use in the R-3 residential district: