Shillington City Zoning Code
PART 4
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT REGULATIONS
§ 27-401 Specific Intent.
[Ord. 1159, 9/11/2014]
It is the purpose of this district to provide for the maintenance of predominantly single-family detached residential areas at densities of development similar to what now exist.
§ 27-402 Uses Permitted by Right.
[Ord. 1159, 9/11/2014]
1.
Land and buildings in an R-1 District may be used for the following purposes and no others, unless a special exception as provided herein is granted:
A.
Single-family detached dwelling.
B.
Municipal building and/or use, to which no area or access regulations, as hereinbefore or hereafter provided, shall apply.
C.
Accessory uses and structures to the above permitted uses when on the same lot as and customarily incidental to the permitted use.
§ 27-403 Uses Permitted By Special Exception.
[Ord. 1159, 9/11/2014]
1.
The following uses are permitted when special exceptions are granted by the Zoning Hearing Board in accordance with the applicable provisions of this chapter:
A.
State-licensed nursery school or day-care center, elementary, middle, junior or senior high school, public and private school administrative offices, playgrounds and athletic fields.
B.
Church or similar place of worship.
C.
Accessory uses and structures to the uses permitted by § 27-403, Subsection1A and B, when on the same lot as and customarily incidental to the permitted use.
D.
Home occupations - low-impact, which are regulated by § 27-622 of this chapter.
E.
Home occupations - no-impact, which are regulated by § 27-623 of this chapter.
F.
Park, playground or similar noncommercial recreation area.
§ 27-404 Area, Yard, and Height Regulations.
[Ord. 1159, 9/11/2014]
1.
Lot Size. The minimum lot size shall be 6,500 square feet.
2.
Lot Width. The minimum lot width shall be 60 feet at the building setback line and 50 feet at the street line.
3.
Front Yard. There shall be a front yard on each street on which a lot abuts, which shall be not less than 25 feet in depth, except as may be provided in § 27-613 of this chapter. The front yard on the long side of a corner lot may be reduced to a depth of not less than 15 feet.
4.
Side Yards. There shall be two side yards on each lot, which shall be not less than 20 feet in aggregate width, and neither of which shall be less than eight feet in width.
5.
Rear Yard. There shall be a rear yard on each lot, which shall be not less than 25 feet in depth.
6.
Building Coverage. Not more than 35% of the area of each lot may be occupied by buildings.
7.
Building Height. No building shall exceed 35 feet in height.
8.
Open Area. A minimum of 25% of the lot area shall be open area.
§ 27-405 Change of Certain Uses.
[Ord. 1159, 9/11/2014]
Where buildings are erected or used for a purpose enumerated in § 27-402, Subsection 1B, or § 27-403, Subsection 1A or B, their use shall not be changed to any other use other than those specified in § 27-402 or 27-403 without permission from the Zoning Hearing Board.
§ 27-411 Specific Intent.
[Ord. 1159, 9/11/2014]
It is the purpose of this district to provide for the maintenance of predominantly single- and two-family residential areas at densities of development similar to what now exist.
§ 27-412 Uses Permitted by Right.
[Ord. 1159, 9/11/2014]
1.
Land and buildings in an R-2 District may be used for the following purposes and no others, unless a special exception as provided herein is granted:
A.
Single-family detached dwelling.
B.
Two-family detached dwelling.
C.
Single-family semidetached dwelling, provided that the dwelling with which it has a party wall in common is erected at the same time.
D.
Municipal building and/or use, to which no area or access regulations, as hereinbefore or hereafter provided, shall apply.
E.
Accessory uses and structures to the above permitted uses when on the same lot as and customarily incidental to the permitted use.
§ 27-413 Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
[Ord. 1159, 9/11/2014]
1.
The following uses are permitted when special exceptions are granted by the Zoning Hearing Board in accordance with the applicable provisions of this chapter:
A.
State-licensed nursery school or day-care center, elementary, middle, junior or senior high school, public and private school administrative offices, playgrounds and athletic fields.
B.
Church or similar place of worship.
C.
State-licensed nursing home or hospital.
D.
Cemetery.
E.
Home occupations - low-impact, which are regulated by § 27-622 of this chapter.
F.
Home occupations - no-impact, which are regulated by § 27-623 of this chapter.
G.
Park, playground or similar noncommercial recreation area.
H.
Conversion of a single-family detached dwelling or a building devoted partly to single-family dwellings and partly to commercial use into a two-family dwelling, provided that the lot area per family shall be at least 3,000 square feet, the lot area per commercial use shall be at least 3,000 square feet, at least two off-street parking spaces shall be provided per dwelling unit, and parking shall be provided for the commercial use in accordance with § 27-609, Subsection 21, of this chapter.
I.
Accessory uses and structures to the above permitted uses when on the same lot as and customarily incidental to the permitted use.
§ 27-414 Area, Yard, and Height Regulations.
[Ord. 1159, 9/11/2014]
1.
Lot Size. The minimum lot size shall be 3,000 square feet. A minimum of 3,000 square feet of lot size per dwelling unit shall be provided.
2.
Lot Width. The minimum lot width shall be 45 feet at the building setback line and 35 feet at the street line for single-family detached or two-family detached dwellings and nonresidential uses and 30 feet at the building setback line and 25 feet at the street line for single-family semidetached dwellings.
3.
Front Yard. There shall be a front yard on each street on which a lot abuts, which shall be not less than 20 feet in depth, except as may be provided in § 27-613 of this chapter. The front yard on the long side of a corner lot may be reduced to a depth of not less than 10 feet.
4.
Side Yards.
A.
For every single-family detached or two-family detached dwelling, there shall be two side yards on each lot, which shall be not less than 15 feet in aggregate width, and neither of which shall be less than six feet in width.
B.
For every single-family semidetached dwelling, there shall be one side yard, which shall be not less than 10 feet in width.
C.
For every building other than a dwelling, there shall be two side yards on each lot, which shall be not less than 20 feet in aggregate width, and neither of which shall be less than eight feet in width.
5.
Rear Yard. There shall be a rear yard on each lot which shall be not less than 25 feet in depth.
6.
Building Coverage. Not more than 40% of the area of each lot may be occupied by buildings.
7.
Building Height. No building shall exceed 35 feet in height.
8.
Open Area. A minimum of 20% of the lot area shall be open area.
§ 27-421 Specific Intent.
[Ord. 1159, 9/11/2014]
It is the purpose of this district to provide for residential development of the type and at the density of development similar to what now exists.
§ 27-422 Uses Permitted by Right.
[Ord. 1159, 9/11/2014]
1.
Land and buildings in an R-3 District may be used for the following purposes and no others, unless a special exception as provided herein is granted:
A.
Single-family detached dwelling.
B.
Two-family detached dwelling.
C.
Single-family semidetached dwelling, provided that the dwelling with which it has a party wall in common is erected at the same time.
D.
Two-family semidetached dwelling, provided that the dwelling with which it has a party wall in common is erected at the same time.
E.
Apartments and townhouses, provided that adequate sanitation facilities are provided, subject to:
(1)
The density of the development shall not exceed one dwelling unit per 2,000 square feet of lot area.
(2)
A system for pedestrian circulation shall be provided throughout the development.
(3)
A landscaping plan shall be prepared in accordance with § 27-604 of this chapter.
(4)
Common parking areas and access drives shall be located a minimum of 10 feet from the side or rear property lines and a minimum of five feet from a street right-of-way line. Common parking areas shall be screened from view from the ground level of any single-family or two-family adjoining properties.
(5)
No more than 30% of the parcel shall be covered by buildings, provided that, as a conditional use, the Borough Council may permit up to 40% of the parcel to be covered by buildings.
(6)
No more than 30% of the parcel shall be paved, provided that, as a conditional use, the Borough Council may permit up to 50% of the parcel to be paved.
(7)
The distance at the closest point between any two buildings, except townhouses in the same continuous row, shall not be less than 30 feet on the same lot.
(8)
Townhouses shall not be constructed in rows of more than six dwelling units, and all units of a row shall be constructed at the same time. No more than three continuous townhouses shall have the same front setback, and the variations in front setbacks shall be at least two feet.
(9)
Minimum parcel widths shall be 60 feet at the building setback line and street line.
(10)
Minimum side yard width shall be 10 feet for apartment buildings and the end building of a row of townhouses.
(11)
No less than 20% of the parcel shall be permanently reserved for noncommercial common open space purposes. The common open space area shall be suitable for the designated purpose and contain no structure or parking facilities except as related to and incidental to open space uses. The pedestrian circulation system within the development may be included when calculating the common open space percentage.
(12)
For apartment buildings, the maximum building length shall be 160 feet.
F.
Home occupations - low-impact, which are regulated by § 27-622 of this chapter.
G.
Home occupations - no-impact, which are regulated by § 27-623 of this chapter.
H.
Municipal building and/or use, to which no area or access regulations, as hereinbefore or hereafter provided, shall apply.
I.
Accessory uses and structures to the above permitted uses when on the same lot as and customarily incidental to the permitted use. These uses and structures shall not include businesses but shall include, and not be limited to, private garages, playhouses, and/or a doghouse.
§ 27-423 Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
[Ord. 1159, 9/11/2014]
1.
The following uses are permitted when special exceptions are granted by the Zoning Hearing Board in accordance with the applicable provisions of this chapter:
A.
State-licensed nursery school, or day-care center, elementary, middle, junior or senior high school, public and private school administrative offices, playgrounds and athletic fields.
B.
Church or similar place of worship.
C.
State-licensed nursing home or hospital.
D.
Park, playground or similar noncommercial recreation area.
E.
Conversion of a single-family detached dwelling or a building devoted partly to single-family dwelling use and partly to commercial use into a two-family or multiple-family dwelling, provided that the lot area per family shall be at least 2,000 square feet, the lot area per commercial use shall be at least 2,000 square feet, at least two off-street parking spaces shall be provided per dwelling unit, and parking shall be provided for the commercial use in accordance with § 27-609, Subsection 21, of this chapter.
F.
Group homes, halfway houses and student houses.
G.
Accessory uses and structures to the above permitted uses when on the same lot as and customarily incidental to the permitted use.
§ 27-424 Area, Yard, and Height Regulations (except as noted in § 27-422, Subsection 1E).
[Ord. 1159, 9/11/2014]
1.
Lot Size. The minimum lot size shall be 3,000 square feet for nonresidential uses. A minimum of 2,000 square feet of lot size per dwelling unit shall be provided.
2.
Lot Width. The minimum lot width shall be 40 feet at the building setback line and 30 feet at the street line for detached buildings, 20 feet at the building setback line and street line for semidetached buildings, and 16 feet at the building setback line and street line for attached buildings and townhouses.
3.
Front Yard. There shall be a front yard on each street on which a lot abuts, which shall be not less than 15 feet in depth, except for lots abutting on Lancaster Avenue, where the front yard shall be not less than 25 feet in depth, and except as provided in § 27-613 of this chapter. The front yard on the long side of a corner lot may be reduced to a depth of not less than 10 feet.
4.
Side Yards:
A.
For every single-family detached or two-family detached dwelling, there shall be two side yards on each lot, which shall be not less than six feet in width.
B.
For every single-family semidetached dwelling, there shall be one side yard, which shall be not less than six feet in width.
C.
For every building other than a dwelling, there shall be two side yards, neither of which shall be less than eight feet in width.
5.
Rear Yard. There shall be a rear yard on each lot, which shall be not less than 25 feet in depth.
6.
Building Coverage. Not more than 45% of the area of each lot may be occupied by buildings.
7.
Building Height. No building shall exceed 35 feet in height.
8.
Open Area. A minimum of 20% of the lot area shall be open area.
