Parkside City Zoning Code
ARTICLE VI
C-1 Commercial District
§ 182-28 District purposes.
The purpose of this district is to create a pedestrian-oriented, low-impact commercial area by providing for retail, service, and other commercial establishments as well as civic, recreational, and mixed uses. These regulations are intended to support and complement the recommendations of the most recently adopted Comprehensive Plan. Additionally, the district provides for residential accommodation on second floors.
§ 182-29 Uses permitted by right.
Land, buildings, or premises shall be used by right for only one or preferably a mix of the following uses:
A.
Small-scale retail establishment, as defined in Article II, such as a convenience store, bakery, grocer, local hardware, and pharmacy, music store, bookstore, travel agency, street vendor, and similar uses.
B.
Personal service shop such as dry cleaner (where dry cleaning is done off premises) barber, beauty salon, and other similar uses, excluding adult uses.
C.
Studio for music, dance, fitness, art, and similar uses.
D.
Food and beverage establishment including outdoor dining such as a restaurant, coffee shop, delicatessen, and similar uses.
E.
Public park, plaza, square, courtyard, and similar uses.
F.
Apartment, located on the second floor only.
G.
Gallery space, museum, and similar uses.
§ 182-30 Uses permitted by special exception.
The following shall be permitted by special exception only, subject to the applicable provisions of Article XV:
A.
Professional or business offices or studios.
B.
Any use of the same general character as those permitted in §§ 182-29 and 182-30. Such use shall be permitted by the Borough Council upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission, shall be consistent with the purposes of the district, comply with the performance standards in Article XVI, and not be detrimental to the surrounding neighborhood. To determine if a proposed use is of the same general character as any of the listed permitted uses, the Borough Council and the Planning Commission shall evaluate its impacts against the compatibility standards in Article XIV, General Regulations.
§ 182-31 Accessory uses and structures.
Accessory uses and structures shall be as follows:
D.
Any accessory use on the same lot with and customarily incidental to any of the uses permitted above and not detrimental to the area.
§ 182-32 Dimensional regulations.
Unless otherwise specified, the following shall be minimum requirements:
Standard | Size | |
|---|---|---|
Lot area | 3,000 square feet | |
Lot width | 35 feet | |
Front setback | Not less than the majority of the existing structures on the same block | |
Side yard setback(s) | ||
Attached | No setback requirement | |
Attached end of row | 12 feet, minimum | |
Detached | 16 feet, aggregate, 8 feet, minimum | |
Rear setback | 10 feet | |
Height | 2 stories or 30 feet, maximum | |
Building coverage | ||
Attached | 70%, maximum | |
Attached end of row | 65%, maximum | |
Detached | 60%, maximum | |
Impervious surface | ||
Attached | 80%, maximum | |
Attached end of row | 75%, maximum | |
Detached | 70%, maximum | |
§ 182-33 Development regulations.
A.
No goods, articles, or equipment shall be stored, displayed, or offered for sale in front of the front line of a building. No outside sale of goods shall occur beyond a building.
[Amended 9-28-2016 by Ord. No. 525]
B.
All signs, lighting fixtures, and similar facilities and amenities shall be designed and constructed in keeping with the architectural character of the C-1 Commercial District and surrounding buildings and facilities.
C.
All principal uses shall be completely enclosed in a building, and no drive-through establishment shall be permitted.
D.
Where feasible, deliveries shall be made to the rear of each building or row of buildings.
F.
No outdoor storage shall be permitted.
G.
The storage of refuse shall comply with applicable provisions of Article XIV, General Regulations.
I.
Furnishings for outdoor dining shall be limited to tables, chairs, and umbrellas. Refuse facilities shall be required. A minimum pathway of at least five feet shall be provided so as to not impede pedestrian traffic flow.
§ 182-34 Design guidelines.
This section shall apply to structures constructed after this chapter is adopted and to new additions of 400 square feet or more:
A.
Pedestrian system.
(1)
Sidewalks or walkways that are hard surfaced and not less than five feet wide shall be required in front of and/or adjacent to residential, commercial, or mixed-use buildings along state-owned roads to connect with the pedestrian walkway system and to provide connections to public transit.
(2)
Sidewalks or walkways that are hard surfaced and not less than four feet wide shall be required in front of and/or adjacent to residential, commercial or mixed-use buildings along local, Borough-owned roads to connect with the pedestrian walkway system and to provide connections to public transit.
(3)
Where feasible, practical and appropriate the Borough will encourage the construction and use of sidewalks that meet the standards contained in the most recent edition of the "Smart Transportation Guidebook" published jointly by Pennsylvania and New Jersey Departments of Transportation.
(4)
Stairs and ramps consistent with ADA standards shall be provided where necessary to provide a direct route to the walkway system.
(5)
Buildings shall be oriented toward the pedestrian by providing a direct link between the building entrance and the pedestrian walkway network.
(6)
All parking areas, driveways, and loading areas shall be lighted adequately for the safety and convenience of customers, delivery vehicles, and other users. All lighting fixtures shall be shielded from street traffic and from abutting residential properties.
B.
Building walls and facades. Unscreened, flat, blank walls shall be avoided where practicable to provide a pleasant pedestrian experience by connecting activities within a structure to the adjacent sidewalk.
C.
Parking lots.
(1)
Surface parking shall preferably be located at the rear of the building or, if not feasible, at the side. Parking lots shall not dominate the development site.
D.
Streetscapes. Lighting shall be provided along all sidewalks to provide adequate security for pedestrians.