Paxtang City Zoning Code
ARTICLE X
CHC Community Heritage Conservation Zoning District
§ 425-45 Purpose.
This zoning district is generally comprised of important natural and man-made community assets, including the Capital Area Greenbelt, major cemetery lands, the Old Paxton Presbyterian Church and Saussaman Park, generally contained within a large contiguous swath traversing the Borough from north to south. This area is noted for its low-intensity public and semipublic uses, including natural features and open space; park and recreation areas; historic resources; etc. The purpose of this zoning district is to protect these important groupings of natural and man-made areas, grounds, buildings and uses that support, enhance and provide for a variety of lower intensity civic and outdoor recreation, open space and other leisure-time activities for residents and visitors.
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§ 425-46 Permitted uses.
§ 425-47 Area and design requirements.
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See Table 10-1 in this section relating to area and design requirements for the area and design requirements for all development activities and uses.
Table 10-1 Area and Design Requirements | |||
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Permitted Uses | |||
Area/Design Features | All Permitted Uses (unless specifically listed in Article XVI) | ||
Lot area per unit - minimum | Shall be based on size of the buildings, required setbacks, coverage, parking, loading/unloading, and other applicable standards, including Chapters 360, relating to stormwater management, and 370, relating to subdivision and land development | N/A | |
Minimum lot width at front lot line - interior lot | N/A | ||
Minimum lot width at front lot line - corner lot | N/A | ||
Setback - front minimum | 20 feet | 20 feet | |
Setback - side minimum | 20 feet | 10 feet | |
Setback - rear minimum | 20 feet | 10 feet | |
Impervious lot coverage - maximum | 25% | Included as part of total maximum impervious coverage. | |
Vegetative coverage - minimum | 60% | Included as part of total minimum vegetative coverage. | |
Building height - maximum | 40 feet | Not higher than the principal structure. | |
 Figure 10.1 Typical Area/Design Features Example (Abutting Lots Not Developed) (not drawn to scale) |
 Figure 10.2 Typical Building Height Example (Abutting Lots Not Developed) (not drawn to scale) |
§ 425-48 Compliance with general regulations.
Additionally, all development activities and uses within this zoning district shall comply with all applicable general standards of this chapter, including but not limited to:
§ 425-49 Overlay zoning districts.
If located within or affected by the following overlay zoning districts, development activities or uses shall meet the requirements of the applicable overlay zoning district provisions in accordance with: