Pittston City Zoning Code
ARTICLE IX
Low-Density Residential R-1
§ 480-35 Purpose.
The R-1 Zoning District is designed to encompass the lower-density neighborhoods of the City, which are comprised of mainly single-family detached residences. The purpose of the district is to protect and enhance the residential character of the existing neighborhoods.
§ 480-36 Use regulations.
A.
Permitted uses.
(1)
Single-family detached dwellings.
(2)
Public-owned and -operated parks, recreation and playgrounds.
(3)
Community gardens.
B.
Accessory uses.
(1)
Accessory uses on the same lot and incidental to the principal uses (garages, accessory living quarters).
(2)
Home occupations.
C.
Special exception.
(1)
Religious uses.
§ 480-37 Bulk regulations.
The minimum area, setbacks, density and maximum height shall be as prescribed in Table 480-37.
A.
Maximum lot coverage for an R-1 Zoning District shall be 40%.
B.
There shall not be more than one principal dwelling structure and not more than two accessory buildings.
Table 480-37 Low-Density Residential (R-1) District Bulk Regulations (in feet, unless otherwise noted) | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Use | Min Lot Area/Site (square feet) | Lot Dimensions | Setback Requirements | Maximum Building Height (a) | |||
Min Lot Width | Min Lot Depth | Minimum Front Yard | Minimum Side Yard | Minimum Rear Yard | |||
Single-family | 3,200 | 40 | 80 | 15 | 10(b) | 30 | 35 |
Notes: | |
|---|---|
(a) | Accessory towers, satellite disks and similar structures shall be permitted to exceed the listed heights when approved by the Zoning Official. |
(b) | A side yard shall be on each side of the structure (not front and back) and the minimum dimension above shall be divided for two side yards where one is not less than five feet. |
