Sayre City Zoning Code
ARTICLE XI
Multifamily Residential RM District
§ 173-63 Intended purpose.
The purpose of the Multifamily Residential RM District is to designate areas of the community for high-density residential development.
§ 173-64 Permitted uses.
A.
Permitted uses in the Multifamily Residential RM District are as follows:
(1)
Single-family residence.
(2)
Two-family residence.
(3)
Multifamily residence.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection A(4), regarding well and pipeline assessment locations, (5), regarding oil and gas operations, (6), regarding oil and gas wells, and (7), regarding impoundment areas, added 6-20-2013 by Ord. No. 900, which immediately followed this subsection, were repealed 7-23-2015 by Ord. No. 915.
B.
All multifamily development of four or more units must be approved by the Zoning Hearing Board.
C.
All multifamily developments shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission.
[Added 11-17-1997 by Ord. No. 755]
§ 173-65 Permitted accessory uses.
Permitted accessory uses in the Multifamily Residential RM District are as follows:
A.
All accessory uses permitted in the RS and RT Residential Districts.[1]
[Amended 11-17-1997 by Ord. No. 755]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsections B, regarding oil and gas wells, and C, regarding impoundment areas, added 6-20-2013 by Ord. No. 900, which immediately followed this subsection, were repealed 7-23-2015 by Ord. No. 915.
§ 173-66 Special exceptions.
The following special exceptions may be permitted by the Zoning Hearing Board, following review and comment by the Planning Commission, pursuant to standards and criteria as set forth in Articles XIV and XX herein:
A.
Church, Sunday School and other places of worship.
B.
Community buildings.
C.
Nursing home; personal care boarding home.
[Amended 11-17-1997 by Ord. No. 755]
D.
Social halls.
E.
Lodges.
F.
Fraternal organizations.
G.
Conversions.
H.
Public school.
I.
Park.
J.
Playground.
K.
Fire house.
L.
Library.
M.
Municipal building.
N.
Rooming houses.
O.
Home occupation.
P.
Community home.
[Added 11-17-1997 by Ord. No. 755]
Q.
Garden apartment.
[Added 11-17-1997 by Ord. No. 755]
R.
Dwelling group.
[Added 11-17-1997 by Ord. No. 755]
§ 173-66.1 Conditional uses.
§ 173-67 Height regulations.
The height of a principal building shall not exceed 35 feet.
§ 173-68 Lot area, lot width and impervious coverage regulations.
Unless otherwise specified herein, lot area, lot width and impervious coverage requirements of the following dimensions shall be provided for each structure or use hereafter erected, established or altered for any use permitted within this district:
A.
Lot area:
(1)
Public sanitary sewer:
(a)
Single-family detached dwelling: a minimum of 6,000 square feet.
(b)
Two-family detached dwelling: a minimum of 10,000 square feet.
(c)
Multifamily detached dwelling: a minimum of 2,000 square feet per dwelling unit if it has a density between three and eight individual dwelling units; if it has a density of nine or more, a minimum of 1,400 square feet per dwelling unit.
(d)
Nonresidential uses: the lot area shall be based upon required setbacks, coverage, parking and loading/unloading standards, wastewater disposal and other applicable standards, but in no instance shall it be less than 10,000 square feet.
C.
Coverage regulations:
(1)
Single-family: a maximum of 30%.
[Amended 12-9-1996 by Ord. No. 738]
(2)
Two-family: a maximum of 30%.
[Amended 12-9-1996 by Ord. No. 738]
(3)
Multifamily: a maximum of 40%.
[Amended 12-9-1996 by Ord. No. 738]
(4)
Nonresidential uses: a maximum of 40%.
(5)
At least 20% of the lot area shall be maintained in a vegetative cover.
§ 173-69 Setback regulations.
The following setback regulations apply to all uses permitted within this district unless otherwise specified herein:
§ 173-70 Off-street parking and access.
Off-street parking and access shall be provided in accordance with Article XVI herein and the Bradford County Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance, as amended.