Shippensburg, PA Zoning Ordinance

Shippensburg City Zoning Code

ARTICLE III

Residential Districts

§ 150-15 Purpose.

The purpose of the residential districts is to improve and maintain the character of the older, established residential areas within the Borough; to provide for the public health and to prevent the overcrowding of land through the application of maximum housing densities; and to exclude any activities not compatible with residential development.

§ 150-16 Residential Low-Density (R-1) District.

Use regulations. A building may be erected or used, and a lot may be used or occupied, for any of the following purposes, and no other:

(1)

Permitted uses in the Residential Low-Density (R-1) District:

(a)

Single-family detached dwelling.

(b)

Tilling of soil, noncommercial.

(c)

Natural park.

(d)

Park or recreation area.

(e)

Accessory use.

(f)

Forestry.

(g)

Group home.

[Added 10-18-2011 by Ord. No. 872, approved 10-18-2011]

(h)

No-impact home-based business.

[Added 10-18-2011 by Ord. No. 872, approved 10-18-2011]

Dimensional regulations in the Residential Low-Density (R-1) District:

(1)

Lot area and width. The lot area and width shall be not less than the following dimensions for each principal use hereafter established in this zone:

(a)

Lot area minimum: 7,500 square feet per dwelling unit.

(b)

Lot width minimum: 100 feet.

(2)

Setbacks. Each lot shall provide front, side and rear setbacks not less than the following:

(a)

Front setback: 25 feet (see § 150-60).

(b)

Side setback: 10 feet on both sides.

(c)

Rear setback: 20 feet.

(3)

Height. The height limit for a principal building shall be 35 feet. Height limits may be exceeded by one foot, provided that for every one foot the height limit is exceeded, each side setback is also increased by one foot to a maximum height of 40 feet (does not include chimneys). No accessory use shall have a height greater than 75% of the height of the primary use.

(4)

Lot coverage. Not more than 30% of the lot area shall be covered with impervious surface materials. Accessory structures shall have a coverage of up to 25% of the square footage of the building coverage.

(5)

Vegetative cover. At least 20% of the lot area shall be maintained in a vegetative cover.

Off-street parking. There must be two parking spaces provided for each family unit.

§ 150-17 Residential Medium-Density (R-2) District.

Use regulations. A building may be erected or used, and a lot may be used or occupied, for any of the following purposes, and no other:

(1)

Permitted uses in the Residential Medium-Density (R-2) District:

(a)

Single-family detached dwelling.

(b)

Tilling of soil, noncommercial.

(c)

Natural park.

(d)

Bed-and-breakfast.

(e)

Park or recreation area.

(f)

Accessory use.

(g)

Single-family semidetached dwellings, provided that both dwellings are constructed at the same time (see definition of "dwelling" for clarification).

(h)

Cemetery. Existing will be conforming; no additional cemeteries permitted in the R-2 Zone.

(i)

Forestry.

(j)

Group home.

[Added 10-18-2011 by Ord. No. 872, approved 10-18-2011]

(k)

No-impact home-based business.

[Added 10-18-2011 by Ord. No. 872, approved 10-18-2011]

(2)

Conditional uses in Residential Medium-Density (R-2) District (see Article XIV):

Place of worship.

Hospital.

Day-care center.

Fitness and health center.

(e)

Public or private school.

(f)

Craftsman's shop.

(g)

Home occupation.

Dimensional regulations in the Residential Medium-Density (R-2) District:

(1)

Lot area and width. The lot area and width shall be not less than the following dimensions for each principal use hereafter established in this zone:

(a)

Lot area minimum: 7,500 square feet per dwelling unit.

(b)

Lot width minimum: 70 feet.

(2)

Setbacks. Each lot shall provide front, side and rear setbacks not less than the following:

(a)

Front setback: 20 feet (see § 150-60).

(b)

Side setback: six feet on both sides.

(c)

Rear setback: 20 feet (see §§ 150-54 and 150-55).

(3)

Height. The height limit for a principal building shall be 35 feet. Height limits may be exceeded by one foot, provided that for every one foot the height limit is exceeded, each side setback is also increased by one foot to a maximum height of 45 feet (does not include chimneys). No accessory use shall have a height greater than 75% of the height of the primary use.

(4)

Lot coverage. Not more than 40% of the lot area shall be covered with impervious surface materials.

(5)

Vegetative cover. At least 20% of the lot area shall be maintained in a vegetative cover.

Off-street parking. There must be two parking spaces provided for each family unit.

§ 150-18 Residential Medium/High-Density (R-3) District.

Use regulations. A building may be erected or used, and a lot may be used or occupied, for any of the following purposes, and no other:

(1)

Permitted uses in the Residential Medium/High-Density (R-3) District:

(a)

Single-family detached dwelling.

(b)

Tilling of soil, noncommercial.

(c)

Natural park.

(d)

Park or recreation area.

(e)

Accessory use.

(f)

Multiple-family dwelling up to six units.

Bed-and-breakfast.

Professional office.

Forestry.

Neighborhood convenience store.

(k)

Group home.

[Added 10-18-2011 by Ord. No. 872, approved 10-18-2011]

(l)

No-impact home-based business.

[Added 10-18-2011 by Ord. No. 872, approved 10-18-2011]

(2)

Conditional uses in the Residential Medium/High-Density (R-3) District (see Article XIV):

(a)

Multifamily dwelling more than six units.

Place of worship.

Hospital.

Retirement village.

Nursing home or convalescent home.

(f)

Day-care center.

(g)

Motor vehicle parking lot.

(h)

Fitness and health center.

(i)

Public or private school.

(j)

Craftsman's shop.

(k)

Group housing.

(l)

Home occupation.

Dimensional regulations in the Residential Medium/High-Density (R-3)District:

(1)

Lot area and width. The lot area and width shall be not less than the following dimensions for each principal use hereafter established in this zone:

(a)

Lot area minimum: 5,000 square feet per dwelling unit.

(b)

Lot width minimum: 50 feet for a single- or two-family detached dwelling; 30 feet for each half of a semidetached dwelling; and 75 feet for a multiple dwelling.

(2)

Setbacks. Each lot shall provide front, side and rear setbacks not less than the following:

(a)

Front setback: 20 feet (see § 150-60).

(b)

Side setback: six feet on both sides.

(c)

Rear setback: 15 feet (see §§ 150-54 and 150-55).

(3)

Height. The height limit for a principal building shall be 35 feet. Height limits may be exceeded by one foot, provided that for every one foot the height limit is exceeded, each side setback is also increased by one foot to a maximum height of 45 feet (does not include chimneys). No accessory use shall have a height greater than 75% of the height of the primary use.

(4)

Lot coverage. Not more than 50% of the lot area shall be covered with impervious surface materials.

(5)

Vegetative cover. At least 15% of the lot area shall be maintained in a vegetative cover.

Off-street parking. There must be two parking spaces provided for each family unit.

§ 150-19 Residential High-Density (R-4) District.

Use regulations. A building may be erected or used, and a lot may be used or occupied, for any of the following purposes:

(1)

Permitted uses in the Residential High-Density (R-4) District:

(a)

Single-family detached dwelling.

(b)

Single-family attached dwelling.

(c)

Tilling of soil, noncommercial.

(d)

Natural park.

(e)

Park or recreation area.

(f)

Accessory use.

(g)

Multiple-family dwelling up to six units.

Bed-and-breakfast.

Professional office.

Forestry.

Group home.

[Added 10-18-2011 by Ord. No. 872, approved 10-18-2011]

(l)

No-impact home-based business.

[Added 10-18-2011 by Ord. No. 872, approved 10-18-2011]

(2)

Conditional uses in the Residential High-Density (R-4) District (see Article XIV):

(a)

Multifamily dwelling more than six units.

Place of worship.

Hospital.

Day-care center.

Fitness and health center.

(f)

Public or private school.

(g)

Craftsman's shop.

(h)

Cemetery.

(i)

Municipal building and facility.

(j)

Condominium.

(k)

Home occupation.

(l)

Motor vehicle parking lot.

Dimensional regulations in the Residential High-Density (R-4) District:

(1)

Lot area and width. The lot area and width shall be not less than the following dimensions for each principal use hereafter established in this zone:

(a)

Lot area minimum: 10,500 square feet per dwelling.

(b)

Lot area minimum: 2,500 square feet per dwelling unit in a condominium.

(c)

Lot width minimum: 75 feet.

(2)

Setbacks. Each lot shall provide front, side and rear setbacks not less than the following:

(a)

Front setback: 35 feet (see § 150-60).

(b)

Side setback: 10 feet on both sides.

(c)

Rear setback: 25 feet (see §§ 150-54 and 150-55).

(3)

Height. The height limit for a principal building shall be 35 feet.

(4)

Lot coverage. Not more than 40% of the lot area shall be covered with impervious surface materials.

(5)

Vegetative cover. At least 15% of the lot area shall be maintained in a vegetative cover.

Off-street parking. There must be two parking spaces provided for each family unit.

Shippensburg City Zoning Code

ARTICLE III

Residential Districts

§ 150-15 Purpose.

§ 150-16 Residential Low-Density (R-1) District.

Use regulations. A building may be erected or used, and a lot may be used or occupied, for any of the following purposes, and no other:

(1)

Permitted uses in the Residential Low-Density (R-1) District:

(a)

Single-family detached dwelling.

(b)

Tilling of soil, noncommercial.

(c)

Natural park.

(d)

Park or recreation area.

(e)

Accessory use.

(f)

Forestry.

(g)

Group home.

[Added 10-18-2011 by Ord. No. 872, approved 10-18-2011]

(h)

No-impact home-based business.

[Added 10-18-2011 by Ord. No. 872, approved 10-18-2011]

Dimensional regulations in the Residential Low-Density (R-1) District:

(1)

Lot area and width. The lot area and width shall be not less than the following dimensions for each principal use hereafter established in this zone:

(a)

Lot area minimum: 7,500 square feet per dwelling unit.

(b)

Lot width minimum: 100 feet.

(2)

Setbacks. Each lot shall provide front, side and rear setbacks not less than the following:

(a)

Front setback: 25 feet (see § 150-60).

(b)

Side setback: 10 feet on both sides.

(c)

Rear setback: 20 feet.

(3)

(4)

(5)

Vegetative cover. At least 20% of the lot area shall be maintained in a vegetative cover.

Off-street parking. There must be two parking spaces provided for each family unit.

§ 150-17 Residential Medium-Density (R-2) District.

Use regulations. A building may be erected or used, and a lot may be used or occupied, for any of the following purposes, and no other:

(1)

Permitted uses in the Residential Medium-Density (R-2) District:

(a)

Single-family detached dwelling.

(b)

Tilling of soil, noncommercial.

(c)

Natural park.

(d)

Bed-and-breakfast.

(e)

Park or recreation area.

(f)

Accessory use.

(g)

Single-family semidetached dwellings, provided that both dwellings are constructed at the same time (see definition of "dwelling" for clarification).

(h)

Cemetery. Existing will be conforming; no additional cemeteries permitted in the R-2 Zone.

(i)

Forestry.

(j)

Group home.

[Added 10-18-2011 by Ord. No. 872, approved 10-18-2011]

(k)

No-impact home-based business.

[Added 10-18-2011 by Ord. No. 872, approved 10-18-2011]

(2)

Conditional uses in Residential Medium-Density (R-2) District (see Article XIV):

Place of worship.

Hospital.

Day-care center.

Fitness and health center.

(e)

Public or private school.

(f)

Craftsman's shop.

(g)

Home occupation.

Dimensional regulations in the Residential Medium-Density (R-2) District:

(1)

Lot area and width. The lot area and width shall be not less than the following dimensions for each principal use hereafter established in this zone:

(a)

Lot area minimum: 7,500 square feet per dwelling unit.

(b)

Lot width minimum: 70 feet.

(2)

Setbacks. Each lot shall provide front, side and rear setbacks not less than the following:

(a)

Front setback: 20 feet (see § 150-60).

(b)

Side setback: six feet on both sides.

(c)

Rear setback: 20 feet (see §§ 150-54 and 150-55).

(3)

Height. The height limit for a principal building shall be 35 feet. Height limits may be exceeded by one foot, provided that for every one foot the height limit is exceeded, each side setback is also increased by one foot to a maximum height of 45 feet (does not include chimneys). No accessory use shall have a height greater than 75% of the height of the primary use.

(4)

Lot coverage. Not more than 40% of the lot area shall be covered with impervious surface materials.

(5)

Vegetative cover. At least 20% of the lot area shall be maintained in a vegetative cover.

Off-street parking. There must be two parking spaces provided for each family unit.

§ 150-18 Residential Medium/High-Density (R-3) District.

Use regulations. A building may be erected or used, and a lot may be used or occupied, for any of the following purposes, and no other:

(1)

Permitted uses in the Residential Medium/High-Density (R-3) District:

(a)

Single-family detached dwelling.

(b)

Tilling of soil, noncommercial.

(c)

Natural park.

(d)

Park or recreation area.

(e)

Accessory use.

(f)

Multiple-family dwelling up to six units.

Bed-and-breakfast.

Professional office.

Forestry.

Neighborhood convenience store.

(k)

Group home.

[Added 10-18-2011 by Ord. No. 872, approved 10-18-2011]

(l)

No-impact home-based business.

[Added 10-18-2011 by Ord. No. 872, approved 10-18-2011]

(2)

Conditional uses in the Residential Medium/High-Density (R-3) District (see Article XIV):

(a)

Multifamily dwelling more than six units.

Place of worship.

Hospital.

Retirement village.

Nursing home or convalescent home.

(f)

Day-care center.

(g)

Motor vehicle parking lot.

(h)

Fitness and health center.

(i)

Public or private school.

(j)

Craftsman's shop.

(k)

Group housing.

(l)

Home occupation.

Dimensional regulations in the Residential Medium/High-Density (R-3)District:

(1)

Lot area and width. The lot area and width shall be not less than the following dimensions for each principal use hereafter established in this zone:

(a)

Lot area minimum: 5,000 square feet per dwelling unit.

(b)

Lot width minimum: 50 feet for a single- or two-family detached dwelling; 30 feet for each half of a semidetached dwelling; and 75 feet for a multiple dwelling.

(2)

Setbacks. Each lot shall provide front, side and rear setbacks not less than the following:

(a)

Front setback: 20 feet (see § 150-60).

(b)

Side setback: six feet on both sides.

(c)

Rear setback: 15 feet (see §§ 150-54 and 150-55).

(3)

Height. The height limit for a principal building shall be 35 feet. Height limits may be exceeded by one foot, provided that for every one foot the height limit is exceeded, each side setback is also increased by one foot to a maximum height of 45 feet (does not include chimneys). No accessory use shall have a height greater than 75% of the height of the primary use.

(4)

Lot coverage. Not more than 50% of the lot area shall be covered with impervious surface materials.

(5)

Vegetative cover. At least 15% of the lot area shall be maintained in a vegetative cover.

Off-street parking. There must be two parking spaces provided for each family unit.

§ 150-19 Residential High-Density (R-4) District.

Use regulations. A building may be erected or used, and a lot may be used or occupied, for any of the following purposes:

(1)

Permitted uses in the Residential High-Density (R-4) District:

(a)

Single-family detached dwelling.

(b)

Single-family attached dwelling.

(c)

Tilling of soil, noncommercial.

(d)

Natural park.

(e)

Park or recreation area.

(f)

Accessory use.

(g)

Multiple-family dwelling up to six units.

Bed-and-breakfast.

Professional office.

Forestry.

Group home.

[Added 10-18-2011 by Ord. No. 872, approved 10-18-2011]

(l)

No-impact home-based business.

[Added 10-18-2011 by Ord. No. 872, approved 10-18-2011]

(2)

Conditional uses in the Residential High-Density (R-4) District (see Article XIV):

(a)

Multifamily dwelling more than six units.

Place of worship.

Hospital.

Day-care center.

Fitness and health center.

(f)

Public or private school.

(g)

Craftsman's shop.

(h)

Cemetery.

(i)

Municipal building and facility.

(j)

Condominium.

(k)

Home occupation.

(l)

Motor vehicle parking lot.

Dimensional regulations in the Residential High-Density (R-4) District:

(1)

Lot area and width. The lot area and width shall be not less than the following dimensions for each principal use hereafter established in this zone:

(a)

Lot area minimum: 10,500 square feet per dwelling.

(b)

Lot area minimum: 2,500 square feet per dwelling unit in a condominium.

(c)

Lot width minimum: 75 feet.

(2)

Setbacks. Each lot shall provide front, side and rear setbacks not less than the following:

(a)

Front setback: 35 feet (see § 150-60).

(b)

Side setback: 10 feet on both sides.

(c)

Rear setback: 25 feet (see §§ 150-54 and 150-55).

(3)

Height. The height limit for a principal building shall be 35 feet.

(4)

Lot coverage. Not more than 40% of the lot area shall be covered with impervious surface materials.

(5)

Vegetative cover. At least 15% of the lot area shall be maintained in a vegetative cover.

Off-street parking. There must be two parking spaces provided for each family unit.

Shippensburg City Zoning Code

ARTICLE III

Residential Districts

§ 150-15 Purpose.

§ 150-16 Residential Low-Density (R-1) District.

Use regulations. A building may be erected or used, and a lot may be used or occupied, for any of the following purposes, and no other:

(1)

Permitted uses in the Residential Low-Density (R-1) District:

(a)

Single-family detached dwelling.

(b)

Tilling of soil, noncommercial.

(c)

Natural park.

(d)

Park or recreation area.

(e)

Accessory use.

(f)

Forestry.

(g)

Group home.

[Added 10-18-2011 by Ord. No. 872, approved 10-18-2011]

(h)

No-impact home-based business.

[Added 10-18-2011 by Ord. No. 872, approved 10-18-2011]

Dimensional regulations in the Residential Low-Density (R-1) District:

(1)

Lot area and width. The lot area and width shall be not less than the following dimensions for each principal use hereafter established in this zone:

(a)

Lot area minimum: 7,500 square feet per dwelling unit.

(b)

Lot width minimum: 100 feet.

(2)

Setbacks. Each lot shall provide front, side and rear setbacks not less than the following:

(a)

Front setback: 25 feet (see § 150-60).

(b)

Side setback: 10 feet on both sides.

(c)

Rear setback: 20 feet.

(3)

(4)

(5)

Vegetative cover. At least 20% of the lot area shall be maintained in a vegetative cover.

Off-street parking. There must be two parking spaces provided for each family unit.

§ 150-17 Residential Medium-Density (R-2) District.

Use regulations. A building may be erected or used, and a lot may be used or occupied, for any of the following purposes, and no other:

(1)

Permitted uses in the Residential Medium-Density (R-2) District:

(a)

Single-family detached dwelling.

(b)

Tilling of soil, noncommercial.

(c)

Natural park.

(d)

Bed-and-breakfast.

(e)

Park or recreation area.

(f)

Accessory use.

(g)

Single-family semidetached dwellings, provided that both dwellings are constructed at the same time (see definition of "dwelling" for clarification).

(h)

Cemetery. Existing will be conforming; no additional cemeteries permitted in the R-2 Zone.

(i)

Forestry.

(j)

Group home.

[Added 10-18-2011 by Ord. No. 872, approved 10-18-2011]

(k)

No-impact home-based business.

[Added 10-18-2011 by Ord. No. 872, approved 10-18-2011]

(2)

Conditional uses in Residential Medium-Density (R-2) District (see Article XIV):

Place of worship.

Hospital.

Day-care center.

Fitness and health center.

(e)

Public or private school.

(f)

Craftsman's shop.

(g)

Home occupation.

Dimensional regulations in the Residential Medium-Density (R-2) District:

(1)

Lot area and width. The lot area and width shall be not less than the following dimensions for each principal use hereafter established in this zone:

(a)

Lot area minimum: 7,500 square feet per dwelling unit.

(b)

Lot width minimum: 70 feet.

(2)

Setbacks. Each lot shall provide front, side and rear setbacks not less than the following:

(a)

Front setback: 20 feet (see § 150-60).

(b)

Side setback: six feet on both sides.

(c)

Rear setback: 20 feet (see §§ 150-54 and 150-55).

(3)

Height. The height limit for a principal building shall be 35 feet. Height limits may be exceeded by one foot, provided that for every one foot the height limit is exceeded, each side setback is also increased by one foot to a maximum height of 45 feet (does not include chimneys). No accessory use shall have a height greater than 75% of the height of the primary use.

(4)

Lot coverage. Not more than 40% of the lot area shall be covered with impervious surface materials.

(5)

Vegetative cover. At least 20% of the lot area shall be maintained in a vegetative cover.

Off-street parking. There must be two parking spaces provided for each family unit.

§ 150-18 Residential Medium/High-Density (R-3) District.

Use regulations. A building may be erected or used, and a lot may be used or occupied, for any of the following purposes, and no other:

(1)

Permitted uses in the Residential Medium/High-Density (R-3) District:

(a)

Single-family detached dwelling.

(b)

Tilling of soil, noncommercial.

(c)

Natural park.

(d)

Park or recreation area.

(e)

Accessory use.

(f)

Multiple-family dwelling up to six units.

Bed-and-breakfast.

Professional office.

Forestry.

Neighborhood convenience store.

(k)

Group home.

[Added 10-18-2011 by Ord. No. 872, approved 10-18-2011]

(l)

No-impact home-based business.

[Added 10-18-2011 by Ord. No. 872, approved 10-18-2011]

(2)

Conditional uses in the Residential Medium/High-Density (R-3) District (see Article XIV):

(a)

Multifamily dwelling more than six units.

Place of worship.

Hospital.

Retirement village.

Nursing home or convalescent home.

(f)

Day-care center.

(g)

Motor vehicle parking lot.

(h)

Fitness and health center.

(i)

Public or private school.

(j)

Craftsman's shop.

(k)

Group housing.

(l)

Home occupation.

Dimensional regulations in the Residential Medium/High-Density (R-3)District:

(1)

Lot area and width. The lot area and width shall be not less than the following dimensions for each principal use hereafter established in this zone:

(a)

Lot area minimum: 5,000 square feet per dwelling unit.

(b)

Lot width minimum: 50 feet for a single- or two-family detached dwelling; 30 feet for each half of a semidetached dwelling; and 75 feet for a multiple dwelling.

(2)

Setbacks. Each lot shall provide front, side and rear setbacks not less than the following:

(a)

Front setback: 20 feet (see § 150-60).

(b)

Side setback: six feet on both sides.

(c)

Rear setback: 15 feet (see §§ 150-54 and 150-55).

(3)

Height. The height limit for a principal building shall be 35 feet. Height limits may be exceeded by one foot, provided that for every one foot the height limit is exceeded, each side setback is also increased by one foot to a maximum height of 45 feet (does not include chimneys). No accessory use shall have a height greater than 75% of the height of the primary use.

(4)

Lot coverage. Not more than 50% of the lot area shall be covered with impervious surface materials.

(5)

Vegetative cover. At least 15% of the lot area shall be maintained in a vegetative cover.

Off-street parking. There must be two parking spaces provided for each family unit.