Zoneomics Logo
search icon

Tinicum Township City Zoning Code

ARTICLE V

R-2 Residential District

§ 395-24 District purposes.

The purposes of this district are to provide for and maintain medium-high-density residential development, preserve and protect open spaces and provide for certain uses permitted by special exception.

§ 395-25 Permitted by right.

A building may be erected, altered or used and a lot may be used for only one or more of the following uses:
A. 
All uses permitted in the R-1 Residential District.
B. 
Single-family semidetached dwelling (twin).
C. 
Two-family detached dwelling (duplex).

§ 395-26 Uses permitted by special exception.

The following uses shall be permitted only by special exception, subject to Articles XXI and XXVI.
A. 
All uses permitted by special exception in the R-1 District, except educational use.
B. 
Residential conversions, subject to § 395-151E.

§ 395-27 Accessory uses and structures.

All accessory uses and structures permitted in the R-1 District.

§ 395-28 Area and bulk regulations.

Unless specifically stated otherwise, the following shall be minimum requirements:
A. 
Single-family detached dwelling.
(1) 
Lot area: 4,000 square feet.
(2) 
Lot width: 40 feet.
(3) 
Front yard: 15 feet.
(4) 
Side yards: 18 feet aggregate and seven feet, minimum.
(5) 
Rear yard: 25 feet.
(6) 
Building coverage: 45%, maximum.
(7) 
Impervious surface: 65%, maximum.
(8) 
Building height: 35 feet, maximum.
B. 
Single-family semidetached dwelling (twin).
(1) 
Lot area: 3,500 square feet per dwelling unit.
(2) 
Lot width: 35 feet.
(3) 
Front yard: 15 feet.
(4) 
Side yard: 10 feet, on one side.
(5) 
Rear yard: 25 feet.
(6) 
Building coverage: 55%, maximum.
(7) 
Impervious surface: 70%, maximum.
(8) 
Building height: 35 feet, maximum.
C. 
Two-family detached dwelling (detached duplex).
(1) 
Lot area: 5,000 square feet.
(2) 
Lot width: 50 feet.
(3) 
Front yard: 15 feet.
(4) 
Side yards: 10 feet each side.
(5) 
Rear yard: 25 feet.
(6) 
Building coverage: 55%, maximum.
(7) 
Impervious surface: 75%, maximum.
(8) 
Building height: 35%, maximum.