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Sellersville City Zoning Code

ARTICLE IV

District Regulations

§ 160-19 Low-Density Residential District.

A. 
Purpose. The intent of this district is to retain the character of the existing residential density; to provide standards that will encourage open space; to exclude activities not compatible with residential development; and to create conditions conducive to carrying out the broad purposes of this chapter as set forth in §§ 160-5 and 160-6.
B. 
Use regulations. A structure may be erected or used and a lot may be used or occupied for any of the following uses and no other. Uses designated by the letters "SE" are permitted only by special exception. Uses designated by the letters “CU” are permitted only as a conditional use.
[Amended 4-9-2018 by Ord. No. 718]
(1) 
Principal uses. Principal uses shall be as follows:
(a) 
Residential.
[1] 
One-family dwelling; see § 160-62 for mobile homes.
[2] 
Dormitory; see § 160-33 (SE).
(b) 
Institutional.
[1] 
Cemeteries (SE).
[2] 
Churches (SE).
[3] 
Day-care facility; see § 160-34 (SE).
[4] 
Private nurseries and kindergartens; see § 160-35 (SE).
[5] 
Elementary and secondary schools; public or private, but not conducted as a gainful business (SE).
[6] 
Nursing home; see § 160-36 (SE).
[7] 
Personal care facility; see § 160-37 (SE).
[8] 
Private recreation facilities (noncommercial) (SE).
[9] 
Public recreation facilities.
(c) 
Utilities and transportation.
[1] 
Principal supply utilities; see § 160-51 (SE).
[2] 
Sewage facilities.
[3] 
Non-tower-based wireless communications facility; see § 160-49 (CU).
[4] 
Tower-based wireless communications facility in the public right-of-way [subject to local restrictions set forth in § 160-49C(1)(a)]; see § 160-49 (CU).
(2) 
Accessory uses. Accessory uses shall be as follows:
(a) 
Accessory buildings or private garages; see § 160-59.
(b) 
Accessory sewage facilities (SE).
(c) 
Accessory supply utilities (SE).
(d) 
Produce stand; see § 160-53 (SE).
(e) 
Day-care home; see § 160-34 (SE).
(f) 
Home occupation; see § 160-54 (SE).
(g) 
Horticulture; including greenhouses, see § 160-55.
(h) 
Off-street parking (as provided in Article IX).
(i) 
On-lot storage; see § 160-83A.
(j) 
Private swimming pool; see § 160-56.
(k) 
Signs (as provided in Article VIII).
(l) 
Temporary structure and/or use; see § 160-58.
(m) 
Other accessory uses customarily incidental to a permitted principal use; see § 160-60.
C. 
Dimensional requirements. In this district, any structure hereafter erected or any lot hereafter used or occupied for any lawful purpose shall provide the minimum and not exceed the maximum dimensions specified below. Should these requirements conflict with the requirements of Article VI for any specified use, the requirements of Article VI shall take precedence.
(1) 
Lot area and lot width.
(a) 
Minimum lot area and minimum lot width for permitted principal uses: 12,500 square feet and 75 feet.
(b) 
Minimum lot area and minimum lot width for permitted accessory uses: none, unless specified in Article VI or required by the Zoning Hearing Board.
(2) 
Building setback and yard requirements (also see §§ 160-68 through 160-72).
(a) 
Minimum building setback line: 30 feet.
(b) 
Minimum side yard: 10 feet single, 25 feet aggregate.
(c) 
Minimum rear yard: 35 feet.
(3) 
Building height.
(a) 
Maximum building height: 35 feet or 2 1/2 stories.
(b) 
Maximum height of structures not designed for human occupancy is governed by § 160-67.

§ 160-20 Medium-Density Residential District.

A. 
Purpose. The intent of this district is to encourage future development which reflects the present character and density; to exclude activities not compatible to the residential district; and to create conditions conducive to carrying out the broad purposes of this chapter as set forth in §§ 160-5 and 160-6.
B. 
Use regulations. A structure may be erected or used and a lot may be used or occupied for any of the following uses and no other. Uses designated by the letters "SE" are permitted only by special exception. Uses designated by the letters “CU” are permitted only as a conditional use.
[Amended 4-9-2018 by Ord. No. 718]
(1) 
Principal uses. Principal uses shall be as follows:
(a) 
Residential.
[1] 
One-family dwelling; see § 160-62 for mobile homes.
[2] 
Twin dwelling.
[3] 
Duplex dwelling.
[4] 
Townhouse dwelling; see § 160-29.
[5] 
Conversion apartments; see § 160-31 (SE).
[6] 
Multiple dwelling; see § 160-30.
[7] 
Dormitory;, see § 160-33 (SE).
(b) 
Institutional.
[1] 
Churches (SE).
[2] 
Cultural facilities.
[3] 
Day-care facilities; see § 160-34 (SE).
[4] 
Private nursery school and kindergartens; see § 160-35 (SE).
[5] 
Elementary and secondary schools; public or private (SE).
[6] 
Nursing home; see § 160-36 (SE).
[7] 
Personal care facility; see § 160-37 (SE).
[8] 
Police and fire stations; § 160-38.
[9] 
Private noncommercial recreation facilities (SE).
[10] 
Public recreation facilities.
[11] 
Public service offices; see § 160-39.
(c) 
Commercial.
[1] 
Professional offices; see § 160-39.
[2] 
Mortuaries; see § 160-45 (SE).
[3] 
Veterinary office or hospital; see § 160-48 (SE).
(d) 
Utilities and transportation.
[1] 
Principal supply utilities; see § 160-51 (SE).
[2] 
Sewage facilities.
[3] 
Non-tower-based wireless communications facility; see § 160-49 (CU).
[4] 
Tower-based wireless communications facility in the public right-of-way [subject to local restrictions set forth in § 160-49C(1)(a)]; see § 160-49 (CU).
(2) 
Accessory uses. Accessory uses shall be as follows:
(a) 
Accessory buildings or private garages; see § 160-59.
(b) 
Accessory sewage facilities.
(c) 
Accessory supply utilities.
(d) 
Family day-care home; see § 160-34 (SE).
(e) 
Home occupation; see § 160-54 (SE).
(f) 
Horticulture, including greenhouses; see § 160-55.
(g) 
Off-street parking (as provided in Article IX).
(h) 
On-lot storage; see § 160-83A.
(i) 
Private swimming pool; see § 160-56.
(j) 
Rooming house; see § 160-57 (SE).
(k) 
Signs (as provided in Article VIII).
(l) 
Temporary structure and/or use; see § 160-58.
(m) 
Other accessory uses customarily incidental to a permitted principal use; see § 160-60.
C. 
Dimensional requirements. In this district, any structure hereafter erected or any lot hereafter used or occupied for any lawful purpose shall provide the minimum and not exceed the maximum dimensions specified below. Should these requirements conflict with the requirements of Article VI for any specified use, the requirements of Article VI shall take precedence.
(1) 
Lot area and lot width.
(a) 
Minimum lot area and minimum lot width for permitted principal uses.
[1] 
One-family dwelling: 7,000 square feet and 60 feet.
[2] 
Twin and duplex dwellings: 9,000 square feet of total lot area and 4,500 feet of lot area per dwelling unit and 60 feet aggregate lot width.
[3] 
Townhouse dwelling: 1,800 square feet and 18 feet.
[4] 
Multiple dwelling: 3,000 square feet of lot area per dwelling unit and 80 feet.
[5] 
Other permitted principal uses: 7,000 square feet and 65 feet.
(b) 
Minimum lot area and minimum lot width for permitted accessory uses: none, unless specified in Article VI or required by the Zoning Hearing Board.
(2) 
Building setback and yard requirement; see also §§ 160-69 through 160-72.
(a) 
Minimum building setback line: 15 feet.
(b) 
Minimum side yard: eight feet, aggregate of 20 feet.
(c) 
Minimum rear yard: 35 feet.
(3) 
Building size.
(a) 
Maximum building area: 40% of lot area.
(b) 
Maximum floor area ratio: 60% of lot area.
(4) 
Building height.
(a) 
Maximum building height: 35 feet or 2 1/2 stories.
(b) 
Maximum height of structures not designed for human occupancy is governed by § 160-67.

§ 160-20.1 MR-1 Medium-Density Residential District-1.

[Added 7-8-2013 by Ord. No. 685]
A. 
Purpose. The intent of this district is to encourage future development and innovation in development design which reflects the present character, density and mix of uses in Sellersville; to create a wider opportunity for variety in dwelling and living styles for the residents of Sellersville; to exclude activities not compatible to the residential district; and to create conditions conducive to carrying out the broad purposes of this chapter as set forth in §§ 160-5 and 160-6.
B. 
Use regulations. A structure may be erected or used and a lot may be used or occupied for any of the following uses and no other. Uses designated by the letters "SE" are permitted only by special exception. Uses designated by the letters “CU” are permitted only as a conditional use.
[Amended 4-9-2018 by Ord. No. 718]
(1) 
Principal uses. Principal uses shall be as follows:
(a) 
Residential.
[1] 
One-family dwelling; see § 160-62 for mobile homes.
[2] 
Twin dwelling.
[3] 
Townhouse dwelling; see § 160-29B (§ 160-29A shall not apply to the MR-1 District).
[4] 
Mixed residential. On a parcel having a base site area of at least four acres, not more than two types of the dwellings permitted in Subsection B(1)(a)[1], [2] and [3] above may be mixed, provided that no single dwelling type shall comprise less than 25% of the total number of units permitted for the development.
(b) 
Institutional.
[1] 
Cultural facilities.
[2] 
Day-care facilities; see § 160-34 (SE).
[3] 
Private nursery school and kindergartens; see § 160-35 (SE).
[4] 
Police and fire stations; see § 160-38.
[5] 
Private noncommercial recreation facilities (SE).
[6] 
Public recreation facilities.
[7] 
Public service offices; see § 160-39.
(c) 
Commercial.
[1] 
Professional offices; see § 160-39.
[2] 
Mortuaries; see § 160-45 (SE).
[3] 
Veterinary office or veterinary hospital; see § 160-48 (SE).
(d) 
Utilities and transportation.
[1] 
Supply utilities; see § 160-51 (SE).
[2] 
Sewage facilities.
[3] 
Non-tower-based wireless communications facility; see § 160-49 (CU).
[4] 
Tower-based wireless communications facility in the public right-of-way [subject to local restrictions set forth in § 160-49C(1)(a)]; see § 160-49 (CU).
(2) 
Accessory uses. Accessory uses shall be as follows:
(a) 
Accessory buildings or private garages; see § 160-59.
(b) 
Accessory sewage facilities.
(c) 
Accessory supply utilities.
(d) 
Horticulture, including greenhouses; see § 160-55.
(e) 
Off-street parking (as provided in Article IX).
(f) 
Private swimming pool; see § 160-56.
(g) 
Signs (as provided in Article VIII).
(h) 
Temporary structure and/or use; see § 160-58.
(i) 
Other accessory uses customarily incidental to a permitted principal use; see § 160-60.
C. 
Dimensional requirements. In this district, any structure hereafter erected or any lot hereafter used or occupied for any lawful purpose shall provide the minimum and not exceed the maximum dimensions specified below. Should these requirements conflict with the requirements of Article VI for any specified use, the requirements of Article VI shall take precedence.
(1) 
Lot area and lot width.
(a) 
Minimum lot area and minimum lot width for permitted principal uses.
[1] 
One-family dwelling: 7,000 square feet and 60 feet.
[2] 
Twin dwelling: 9,000 square feet of total lot area and 4,500 feet of lot area per dwelling unit and 60 feet aggregate lot width.
[3] 
Townhouse dwelling: 1,800 square feet and 18 feet.
[4] 
Other permitted principal uses: 7,000 square feet and 65 feet.
[5] 
If a mix of residential uses permitted by § 160-20.1B(1)(a)[4] is proposed, then the minimum lot area and minimum lot width requirements set forth in Subsection C(1)(a)[1] through [3] above shall apply to the applicable dwelling type.
[6] 
Notwithstanding Subsection C(1)(a)[5] above, if a mix of residential uses permitted by § 160-20.1B(1)(a)[4] is proposed, and the lot lines within such development are proposed to consist solely of the footprint of the dwelling, then there shall be no minimum lot area or minimum lot width requirements.
(b) 
Minimum lot area and minimum lot width for permitted accessory uses: none, unless specified in Article VI or required by the Zoning Hearing Board.
(2) 
Maximum permitted density for residential uses. Notwithstanding any provision in this chapter to the contrary, the maximum permitted density for townhouse dwellings permitted by § 160-20.1B(1)(a)[3], twin dwellings permitted by § 160-20.1B(1)(a)[2], or any mix of residential uses permitted by § 160-20.1B(1)(a)[4], shall be not more than 9.25 dwelling units per acre of base site area.
(3) 
Building setback and yard requirement; see also §§ 160-69 through 160-72.
(a) 
Minimum building front yard setback line: 20 feet.
(b) 
Minimum side yard: eight feet, aggregate of 20 feet.
(c) 
Minimum rear yard: 35 feet.
(d) 
Minimum setback from existing supply utility areas: 35 feet from the boundary of the lot area, license area, easement area or right-of-way granted to such supply utility.
(4) 
Building size.
(a) 
Maximum building coverage: 40% of the base site area or 40% of the lot area if individual lots are created.
(5) 
Building height.
(a) 
Maximum building height: 35 feet.
(b) 
Maximum height of structures not designed for human occupancy is governed by § 160-67.
(6) 
Street trees. Street trees as required by Chapter 135, Subdivision and Land Development, shall be provided along the right-of-way.

§ 160-21 Planned Residential Districts.

A. 
Purpose. On large vacant tracts where mixed land usage is appropriate and which are in ownership or control by a single public agency or private group, the Planned Residential (PR) District is established. The purposes of this district are to encourage innovation in development design, to create a more efficient use of land, to provide convenient services to new residential developments, to create a wider opportunity for variety in dwelling and living styles for the residents of Sellersville and to create conditions conducive to carrying out the broad purposes of this chapter as set forth in §§ 160-5 and 160-6.
B. 
Use regulations. A structure may be erected or used and a lot may be used or occupied for any of the following uses and no other. Uses designated by the letters “CU” are permitted only as a conditional use.
[Amended 4-9-2018 by Ord. No. 718]
(1) 
Principal uses shall be as follows:
(a) 
Residential.
[1] 
One-family dwelling; see § 160-62, Mobile homes.
[2] 
Twin dwelling.
[3] 
Duplex dwelling.
[4] 
Townhouse dwelling; see § 160-29.
[5] 
Multiple dwelling; see § 160-30.
[6] 
Mobile home park; see § 160-63.
(b) 
Institutional.
[1] 
Churches.
[2] 
Clubs.
[3] 
Cultural facilities.
[4] 
Day-care facility; see § 160-34.
[5] 
Private nursery or kindergarten; see § 160-35.
[6] 
Elementary schools.
[7] 
Private noncommercial recreation facilities.
[8] 
Public recreation facilities.
(c) 
Commercial.
[1] 
Business, professional, public service and financial offices; see § 160-39.
[2] 
Personal service establishments; see § 160-46.
[3] 
Retail stores and businesses; see § 160-42.
[4] 
Sit-down restaurants and taverns; see § 160-47.
(d) 
Utilities and transportation.
[1] 
Bus and taxi terminals.
[2] 
Principal supply utilities; see § 160-51.
[3] 
Sewage facilities.
[4] 
Non-tower-based wireless communications facility; see § 160-49 (CU).
[5] 
Tower-based wireless communications facility in the public right-of-way [subject to local restrictions set forth in § 160-49C(1)(a)]; see § 160-49 (CU).
(2) 
Accessory uses. Accessory uses shall be as follows:
(a) 
Accessory buildings or private garages; see § 160-59.
(b) 
Accessory sewage facilities.
(c) 
Accessory supply utilities.
(d) 
Off-street parking (as provided in Article IX).
(e) 
Family day-care home; see § 160-34.
(f) 
Home occupation; see § 160-54.
(g) 
On-lot storage; see § 160-83A.
(h) 
Signs (as provided in Article VIII).
(i) 
Temporary structure and/or use; see § 160-58.
(j) 
Other accessory uses customarily incidental to a permitted principal use, see § 160-60.
C. 
Dimensional requirements. In this district, any structure hereafter erected or any lot hereafter used or occupied for any lawful purpose shall provide the minimum and not exceed the maximum dimensions specified below. Should these requirements conflict with the requirements of Article VI for any specified use, the requirements of Article VI shall take precedence.
(1) 
Minimum site area: two acres.
(2) 
Minimum lot area/lot width: none, unless specified by the Council during site review.
(3) 
Land use allocations.
(a) 
Residential uses: a maximum of 90% of the proposed floor area may be allocated for residential and residential accessory uses.
(b) 
Commercial and institutional uses: a maximum of 50% of the proposed floor area may be allocated for commercial and institutional uses.
(c) 
Open space: an area at least equal to 20% of the proposed floor area shall be allocated as open space; as defined herein, open space is the total horizontal area of all portions of the site not covered by buildings, parking areas, cartways or similarly impervious areas (developed recreation areas within the required open space are exempted); all such areas shall be suitably landscaped.
(4) 
Maximum density: one dwelling unit per each 1,000 square feet of site area.
(5) 
Maximum building area: 50% of the site area.
(6) 
Maximum floor area: 150% of site area.
(7) 
Maximum building and structural height requirements: 65 feet or six stories.
(8) 
Building setback and yard requirements: none, except that, along the exterior property lines of each site, yards equal to the yard requirements of the abutting district shall be provided; and along any exterior street lines, yards equal to the front yard requirements of the adjacent district shall be provided.
(9) 
Minimum building spacing: no two detached buildings shall be closer to one another than the average height of the two buildings at any two points of comparison.
D. 
Application procedures and standards for review.
(1) 
Applications for the Planned Residential District shall be based on and interpreted in relationship to the current Comprehensive Plan of Sellersville Borough.
(2) 
Applications for tentative approval and final approval shall be filed with the Borough Manager.
(3) 
Plans and support information shall be first reviewed by the Borough Planning Commission and Borough Engineer, who will then forward recommendations to the Borough Council.
(4) 
Public hearings will be held by the Borough Council and plans may be approved, modified or disapproved in accordance with the procedures and requirements listed in Article VII, Sections 704 through 711 inclusive, of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10704 through 10711.
(5) 
Standards and specifications for subdivision and land development shall be as provided in Chapter 135, Subdivision and Land Development, unless specifically modified or waived by the Borough Council.

§ 160-22 Neighborhood Commercial District.

A. 
Purpose. The intent of the NC Neighborhood Commercial District is to provide reasonable standards for control of general retail commercial uses already existing and, where, due to the character of the area, the application of uses and standards common to the Borough core district is not feasible. The NC District shall also require a mix of commercial and residential uses for the larger parcels within the district. It is also the intent of this district to create conditions conducive to carrying out the broad purposes of this chapter as set forth in §§ 160-5 and 160-6.
B. 
Use requirements. A structure may be erected or used and a lot may be used or occupied for any of the following uses and no other. Uses designated by the letters "SE" are permitted only by special exception. Uses designated by the letters “CU” are permitted only as a conditional use.
[Amended 4-9-2018 by Ord. No. 718]
(1) 
Principal uses shall be as follows:
(a) 
Residential.
[1] 
One-family dwelling; see § 160-62, Mobile home.
[2] 
Twin dwelling.
[3] 
Conversion apartments; see § 160-31 (SE).
[4] 
Dormitory; see § 160-33.
[5] 
Duplex dwelling.
[6] 
Townhouse dwelling; see § 160-29.
[7] 
Multiple dwelling; see § 160-30.
[8] 
Age-restricted multiple dwelling; see § 160-30.1.
[Added 9-10-2018 by Ord. No. 720]
(b) 
Institutional.
[1] 
Churches.
[2] 
Day-care facility; see § 160-34 (SE).
[3] 
Private nursery or kindergarten; see § 160-35 (SE).
[4] 
Nursing homes; see § 160-36.
[5] 
Personal care facilities; see § 160-37.
[6] 
Police and fire station; see § 160-38.
(c) 
Commercial.
[1] 
Business, professional, public service and financial offices; see § 160-39.
[2] 
Business service establishments; see § 160-40.
[3] 
Gasoline dispensing facility; see § 160-43.
[4] 
Personal service establishments; see § 160-46.
[5] 
Retail stores and businesses; see § 160-42.
[6] 
Quick-service restaurants; see § 160-47 (SE).
[7] 
Sit-down restaurants and taverns; see § 160-47.
(d) 
Utilities and transportation.
[1] 
Bus and taxi terminals.
[2] 
Community garage or parking lot, see § 160-50.
[3] 
Principal supply utilities; see § 160-51.
[4] 
Sewage facilities.
[5] 
Non-tower-based wireless communications facility; see § 160-49 (CU).
[6] 
Tower-based wireless communications facility in the public right-of-way [subject to local restrictions set forth in § 160-49C(1)(a)]; see § 160-49 (CU).
[7] 
Tower-based wireless communications facility outside the public right-of-way; see § 160-49 (CU).
(2) 
Accessory uses. Accessory uses shall be as follows:
(a) 
Accessory buildings or private garages; see § 160-59.
(b) 
Accessory sewage facilities.
(c) 
Accessory supply utilities.
(d) 
Apartment combined with a commercial use; see § 160-52.
(e) 
Off-street parking (as provided in Article IX).
(f) 
Family day-care home; see § 160-34 (SE).
(g) 
Home occupation; see § 160-54.
(h) 
On-lot storage; see § 160-83A.
(i) 
Private swimming pool; see § 160-56.
(j) 
Produce stand, see § 160-53 (SE).
(k) 
Rooming house; see § 160-57.
(l) 
Signs (as provided in Article VIII).
(m) 
Temporary structure and/or use; see § 160-58.
(n) 
Other accessory uses customarily incidental to a permitted principal use; see § 160-60.
C. 
Dimensional requirements. In this district, any structure hereafter erected or any lot hereafter used or occupied for any lawful purpose shall provide the minimum and not exceed the maximum dimensions specified below. Should these requirements conflict with the requirements of Article VI for any specified use, the requirements of Article VI shall take precedence.
(1) 
Lot area and lot width.
(a) 
Minimum lot area and minimum lot width for permitted principal uses.
[1] 
One-family dwelling: 7,000 square feet and 60 feet.
[2] 
Twin and duplex dwellings: 9,000 square feet of total lot area and 4,500 square feet of lot area per dwelling unit and 60 feet aggregate lot width.
[3] 
Townhouse dwelling: 1,800 square feet and 18 feet.
[4] 
Multiple dwelling: 3,000 square feet of lot area per dwelling unit and 80 feet.
[5] 
Institutional uses: 7,000 square feet and 65 feet.
[6] 
Other permitted principal uses: none, unless required by Article VI.
[7] 
Age-restricted multiple dwelling: four acres total lot area, with 3,000 square feet of lot area per dwelling unit and 80 feet lot width.
[Added 9-10-2018 by Ord. No. 720]
(b) 
Minimum lot area and minimum lot width for permitted accessory uses: none, unless specified in Article VI.
(2) 
Building setback and yard requirements; see also §§ 160-68 through 160-72.
(a) 
Minimum building setback line: 15 feet.
(b) 
Minimum side yard: eight feet, aggregate of 20 feet.
(c) 
Minimum rear yard: 35 feet.
(3) 
Building size.
(a) 
Maximum building area: 40% of lot area.
(b) 
Maximum floor area ratio: 60% of lot area.
(4) 
Building height.
(a) 
Maximum building height: 35 feet or 2 1/2 stories.
(b) 
Maximum height of structures not designed for human occupancy is governed by § 160-67.
(c) 
Maximum building height of age-restricted multiple dwelling: 35 feet.
[Added 9-10-2018 by Ord. No. 720]
D. 
Commercial/residential mix. For parcels containing a minimum of five acres within the NC District, a mix of residential and commercial uses shall be required.
(1) 
Minimum site area: five acres.
(2) 
Land use allocation.
(a) 
Commercial uses.
[1] 
A minimum of 20% with a maximum of 30% of the land area shall be devoted to the allowed commercial uses within the NC District, with associated parking and landscaping/buffers.
[2] 
Commercial uses shall front on a collector street or street of higher classification.
[3] 
A buffer yard of 15 feet, measured from the lot line of the commercial uses, shall be provided when abutting a residential use. The requirements of § 160-82C, Screening, shall apply.
(b) 
Residential uses.
[1] 
When the immediate adjacent existing residential uses, including properties across a street, consist of single-family detached or twin dwellings, the proposed exterior lots of the site to be developed must consist of single-family and/or twin dwellings to achieve compatibility with existing residential uses.
[2] 
When the immediate adjacent existing uses, including properties across a street, consist of uses other than single-family detached and twin dwellings, the proposed exterior lots of the site to be developed may contain any mix of residential dwellings allowed in the district.
[3] 
The interior area of the parcel may be designed with any allowed residential use of the district.
[4] 
Density. The residential area shall not exceed a density of eight dwelling units per acre, excluding land area devoted to the commercial portion.
[5] 
Residential lots shall conform to the dimensional requirements of Subsection C.
(c) 
Open space requirement: a minimum of 20% of the total site area.

§ 160-23 Borough Core District.

A. 
Purpose. The intent of this district is to enhance the visual and personal feeling of a definite community center by providing reasonable standards for the harmonious development of a variety of uses and to create conditions conducive to carrying out the broad purposes of this chapter as set forth in §§ 160-5 and 160-6.
B. 
Use regulations. A structure may be erected or used and a lot may be used or occupied for any of the following uses and no other. Uses designated by the letters "SE" are permitted only by special exception. Uses designated by the letters “CU” are permitted only as a conditional use.
[Amended 4-9-2018 by Ord. No. 718]
(1) 
Principal uses. Principal uses shall be as follows:
(a) 
Residential.
[1] 
One-family dwelling; see § 160-62 for mobile homes.
[2] 
Twin dwelling.
[3] 
Duplex dwelling.
[4] 
Townhouse dwelling; see § 160-29.
[5] 
[1]Multiple dwelling; see § 160-30.
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection B(1)(a)[5], [7], and [8], regarding dormitories, boardinghouses, and conversion apartments, respectively, were repealed 7-12-2021 by Ord. No. 738. This ordinance also renumbered former Subsection B(1)(a)[6] as Subsection B(1)(a)[5].
(b) 
Institutional.
[1] 
Business colleges, trade schools, music and dancing schools and similar organizations.
[2] 
Churches.
[3] 
Clubs.
[4] 
Cultural facilities.
[5] 
Day-care facility; see § 160-34.
[6] 
Nursing home; see § 160-36.
[7] 
Personal care facility; see § 160-37.
[8] 
Police and fire stations; see § 160-38.
[9] 
Public and private noncommercial recreation facilities.
(c) 
Commercial.
[1] 
Business, professional, public service and financial offices; see § 160-39.
[2] 
Business service establishments; see § 160-40.
[3] 
Commercial recreation and entertainment facilities; see § 160-41.
[4] 
Department store.
[5] 
Hotels and motels; see § 160-44.
[6] 
Monument and burial vault dealers.
[7] 
Mortuaries; see § 160-45.
[8] 
Gasoline dispensing facility; see § 160-43.
[9] 
Motor vehicle service stations; see § 160-43.
[10] 
Personal service establishments; see § 160-46.
[11] 
Quick-service restaurants; see § 160-47.
[12] 
Retail stores and businesses; see § 160-42.
[13] 
Sit-down restaurants and taverns; see § 160-47.
[14] 
Veterinary office or hospital; see § 160-48 (SE).
[15] 
[2]Nightclubs, see § 160-47.
[2]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection B(1)(c)[15], regarding adult bookstores and theaters, was repealed 12-11-2023 by Ord. No. 743. This ordinance also renumbered former Subsection B(1)(c)[16] as Subsection B(1)(c)[15].
(d) 
Industrial.
[1] 
Contractors' offices and storage.
[2] 
Manufacturing, assembling, processing and repair.
[3] 
Warehousing and distribution, including wholesale business.
[4] 
Research or testing laboratories.
(e) 
Utilities and transportation.
[1] 
Bus, taxi and rail terminals.
[2] 
Community garage or parking lot; see § 160-50.
[3] 
Principal supply utilities; see § 160-51.
[4] 
Sewage facilities.
[5] 
Non-tower-based wireless communications facility; see § 160-49 (CU).
[6] 
Tower-based wireless communications facility in the public right-of-way [subject to local restrictions set forth in § 160-49C(1)(a)]; see § 160-49 (CU).
(2) 
Accessory uses. Accessory uses shall be as follows:
(a) 
Accessory buildings or private garages; see § 160-59.
(b) 
Accessory sewage facilities.
(c) 
Accessory supply utilities.
(d) 
Apartment combined with a commercial use; see § 160-52.
(e) 
Family day-care home; see § 160-34(SE).
(f) 
Home occupation; see § 160-54.
(g) 
Off-street parking (as provided in Article IX).
(h) 
On-lot storage; see § 160-83A.
(i) 
Produce stand; see § 160-53 (SE).
(j) 
Rooming house; see § 160-57.
(k) 
Signs (as provided in Article VIII).
(l) 
Temporary structure and/or use; see § 160-58.
(m) 
Other accessory uses customarily incidental to a permitted principal use; see § 160-60.
C. 
Dimensional requirements. In this district, any structure hereafter erected or any lot hereafter used or occupied for any lawful purpose shall provide the minimum and not exceed the maximum dimensions specified below. Should these requirements conflict with the requirements of Article VI for any specified use, the requirements of Article VI shall take precedence.
(1) 
Lot area and lot width: None, unless specified in Article VI or required by the Zoning Hearing Board for special exception uses.
(2) 
Building setback and yard requirements; see also §§ 160-68 through 160-72.
(a) 
Minimum building setback line: none.
(b) 
Minimum side yard: five feet.
(c) 
Minimum rear yard: 25 feet.
(3) 
All residential uses shall conform with the MR Medium-Density Residential District, § 160-20.
(4) 
Building size.
(a) 
Maximum building area: 75% of lot area.
(b) 
Maximum floor area ratio: 300% of lot area.
(5) 
Building height.
(a) 
Maximum building height: 65 feet or six stories.
(b) 
Maximum height of structures not designed for human occupancy is governed by § 160-67.
(c) 
No two buildings shall be spaced less than 1/2 the height of the taller building.

§ 160-24 Industrial District.

A. 
Purpose. The intent of the Industrial District is to encourage industrial development in areas where a nucleus of industrial uses already exists, but at the same time to ensure that such development constitutes a harmonious and appropriate part of the Borough as a whole and also creates conditions conducive to carrying out the broad purposes of this chapter as set forth in §§ 160-5 and 160-6.
B. 
Use regulations. A structure may be erected or used and a lot may be used or occupied for any of the following uses and no other. Uses designated by the letters “CU” are permitted only as a conditional use.
[Amended 4-9-2018 by Ord. No. 718]
(1) 
Principal uses. Principal uses shall be as follows:
(a) 
Residential.
[1] 
Conversion apartments; see § 160-31.
(b) 
Institutional.
[1] 
Business colleges, trade schools, music and dancing schools and similar organizations.
[2] 
Police and fire stations; see § 160-38.
(c) 
Commercial.
[1] 
Business service establishments, see.
[2] 
Motor vehicle service stations; see § 160-43.
[3] 
Business, professional, public service and financial offices; see § 160-39.
[4] 
Vehicular sales and rentals equipment rental agencies.
[5] 
Commercial recreation and entertainment facilities; see § 160-41 (CU).
[Added 4-9-2018 by Ord. No. 719]
[6] 
Adult-oriented uses; see § 160-61 (SE).
[Added 12-11-2023 by Ord. No. 743]
(d) 
Industrial.
[1] 
Manufacturing, assembling, processing and repair.
[2] 
Processing, milling, storage and/or sale of feed, oil, lumber, grain and gas.
[3] 
Research or testing laboratories.
[4] 
Warehousing and distribution, including wholesale business.
[5] 
Contractors' offices and storage.
(e) 
Utilities and transportation.
[1] 
Bus and taxi terminals.
[2] 
Community garage or parking lot; see § 160-50.
[3] 
Principal supply utilities; see § 160-51.
[4] 
Sewage facilities.
[5] 
Non-tower-based wireless communications facility; see § 160-49 (CU).
[6] 
Tower-based wireless communications facility in the public right-of-way [subject to local restrictions set forth in § 160-49C(1)(a)]; see § 160-49 (CU).
[7] 
Tower-based wireless communications facility outside the public right-of-way; see § 160-49 (CU).
(2) 
Accessory uses. Accessory uses shall be as follows:
(a) 
Accessory buildings or private garages; see § 160-59.
(b) 
Accessory sewage facilities.
(c) 
Accessory supply utilities.
(d) 
Off-street parking (as provided in Article IX).
(e) 
On-lot storage; see § 160-83A.
(f) 
Signs (as provided in Article VIII).
(g) 
Temporary structure and/or use; see § 160-58.
(h) 
Other accessory uses customarily incidental to a permitted principal use; see § 160-60.
C. 
Dimensional requirements. In this district, any structure hereafter erected or any lot hereafter used or occupied for any lawful purpose shall provide the minimum and not exceed the maximum dimensions specified below. Should these requirements conflict with the requirements of Article VI for any specified use, the requirements of Article VI shall take precedence.
(1) 
Lot area and lot width.
(a) 
Minimum lot area and minimum lot width for permitted principal uses: 20,000 square feet and 100 feet.
(b) 
Minimum lot area and minimum lot width for permitted accessory uses: none, unless specified in Article VI or required by the Zoning Hearing Board for special exception use.
(2) 
Building setback and yard requirements; see also §§ 160-68 through 160-72.
(a) 
Minimum building setback line: 30 feet.
(b) 
Minimum side yard: 20 feet.
(c) 
Minimum rear yard: 30 feet.
(3) 
Building size.
(a) 
Maximum building area: 50% of lot area.
(b) 
Maximum floor area ratio: 75% of lot area.
(4) 
Building height.
(a) 
Maximum building height: 40 feet or three stories.
(b) 
Maximum height of structures not designed for human occupancy is governed by § 160-67.