West Homestead City Zoning Code
PART 7
RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS
§ 27-701 Special Requirements and Regulations for All Residential Zoning Districts.
[Ord. 560, 6/11/1996, Art. VII, § 1; as amended by Ord. 631, 3/13/2007, § 1]
1.
Other Requirements and Regulations. All buildings and uses in any residential district shall, in addition to the requirements and regulations outlined in this Part, comply with all of the other requirements and regulations of this chapter.
2.
Accessory structures. The following special regulations shall apply to accessory structures in residential districts:
A.
Accessory structures may not be situated within any "front" yard in any residential zoning district.
B.
Accessory structures may be situated within any "side" yard in any residential district, provided only that any such accessory structure shall meet all required side yard setbacks established herein for accessory structures in the same district.
C.
Accessory structures may be situated within any "rear" yard in any residential district, only when separated from the principal structure by distance of at least 10 feet and only when any such structure meets the required side and rear yard setbacks established herein or accessory structures in the district.
3.
Schedule of Minimum Usable Floor Areas. The schedule of minimum usable floor areas pre dwelling unit type in each residential district is as follows:
District | Dwelling Type | Minimum Usable Floor Area For Each Dwelling Unit | Minimum First Floor Area For Dwelling Unit Which is More Than One Story in Height (square feet) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
More Than One Story Building (square feet) | One Story Building (square feet) | ||||
R-1 | 1-Family | 1,250 | 1,500 for 1 1/2 Stories | 875 | |
1,750 for 2 Stories | 875 | ||||
R-1T | 1-Family | 750 | 950 | 600 | |
2-Family | 700 | 900 | 550 | ||
R-M | 1-Family | 750 | 950 | 600 | |
2-Family | 700 | 900 | 550 | ||
Multi- Family | 700 Average for All Units | ||||
§ 27-702 R-1 Single Family District.
[Ord. 560, 6/11/1996, Art. VI, § 2]
1.
Purpose. The primary purpose of the single-family residential district is to provide suitable locations and development standards for single-family dwellings in the Borough. Certain other compatible or related uses may also be permitted in this district.
2.
Permitted Uses. The following principal and accessory uses, permitted and conditional uses, and uses by special exception shall be permitted in the R-1 Residential District:
B.
Accessory Uses. The following accessory uses as elsewhere herein regulated shall be permitted in the R-1 Residential District:
(1)
Home occupations.
(2)
Walls and fences.
(3)
Private garages, carports, and/or off-street parking areas, in any side or rear yards, only.
(4)
Driveways and driveway turnarounds.
(5)
Private flower or vegetable gardens.
(6)
Private swimming pools.
(7)
Private lawn and garden storage sheds with a total floor area of 144 square feet or less.
(9)
Other customary architectural, design or landscaping features; consistent with the maintenance of the exclusively single-family residential character of the district and subject to approval by the Zoning Officer.
3.
Bulk and Area Requirements. The following bulk and area requirements are hereby established for all permitted principal and accessory residential structures and uses in any subdistrict of the R-1 Residential District:
A.
Minimum Lot Dimensions and Setbacks. The minimum lot frontage, depth, width and area (in square feet/sf or acres/ac) dimensions and minimum from, rear and side yard setbacks shall be as follows:
Minimum Lot Dimensions | Required Setback | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Principal Use | Frontage Depth | Lot Area | Principal Building(s) Front-Rear-Side | Accessory Structures Rear-Side |
1-Family or Group Res. R-1 | 70' - 120' | 8,400 s.f. | 25' - 30' - 7.5' | 3' - 3' |
Essential Services | None - None | 4,000 s.f. | 10' - 5' - 5' | 5' - 5' |
Church | 150' - 120' | 18,000 s.f. | 25' - 30' - 15' | 3' - 15' |
School | 300' - 250' | 2 AC | 25' - 30' - 30' | 3' - 15' |
Recreational Facilities | None - None | 11,000 s.f. | 10' - 5' - 5' | 5' - 5' |
C.
Maximum Height. The maximum height shall be as follows:
(1)
Principal Structures: 36 feet and three stories, except schools or churches which may be constructed to a height not to exceed 50 feet and three stories.
(2)
Accessory Buildings: 15 feet and one story.
(3)
Walls or Fences: four feet in any required front yard and six feet in any required side or rear yard; except that recreational facilities and schools may have open chain link security fencing in any required side or rear yard to a height not to exceed 10 feet.
§ 27-703 R-1T Traditional Single-Family District.
[Ord. 560, 6/11/1996, Art. 6, § 3; as amended by Ord. 631, 3/13/2007, § 1]
1.
Purpose. The primary purpose of the R-1T Traditional Single-Family District is to provide suitable locations and development standards for single-family dwellings in the traditional, historical and heritage sections of the Borough with smaller lot sizes and frontages. This district recognizes that the area in questions is nearly fully developed and is intended to guide the continued use of the area as well as redevelopment of areas made vacant through the demolition of existing structures.
2.
Zoning District Defined. The R-1T Traditional Single-Family District includes all of the following areas:
A.
All properties in the area bounded by West Hazel Way or Alley, Sarah Street and Hays Street.
B.
All properties in the area bounded by Walnut Street, Sarah Street, Grandview Boulevard and the unopened street named Laurel Street as shown on the maps of record.
C.
All properties abutting the northerly line of Walnut Street to 1/2 the distance to Eighth Avenue.
D.
All properties abutting the northerly line of Eighth Avenue between Evan Street and Parry Street to 1/2 the distance to Seventh Avenue.
E.
All properties abutting or to the south of the southerly line of Doyle Avenue to the Borough boundary.
3.
Permitted Uses. The following principal and accessory uses, permitted and conditional uses, and uses by special exception shall be permitted in the R-1T Traditional Single-Family District:
A.
Principal Uses. The following principal uses shall be permitted in the R-1T Residential District:
(1)
Single-family detached dwelling.
(2)
Essential services, church, school and recreational facilities and temporary uses as regulated in the R-1 Single-Family District.
(3)
Off-street parking (only where ancillary to another permitted principal use, conditional use or use by special exception which is situated contiguous to or directly across the street from the parking area.)
4.
Conditional Uses. The following uses shall be permitted only as conditional uses in the R-1T Traditional Single-Family District, subject to the regulations and procedures outlined under Part 12 of this chapter:
6.
Bulk and Area Requirements. The following bulk and area requirements are hereby established for all permitted principal and accessory structures and uses in the R-1T Single-Family District:
A.
Minimum Lot Dimensions and Setbacks. The minimum lot frontage, depth, width and area (in square feet/sf) dimensions and minimum front, rear and side yard setbacks shall be as follows:
Minimum Lot Dimensions | Required Setbacks | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Principal Use | Frontage-Depth | Lot Area | Principal Building Front-Rear-Side | Accessory Structures Rear-Side |
Single-Family Detached Dwelling | 25' - 110' | 3,000 sf | Front-see § 27-604 Side-2 1/2' Rear-40' | 3' - 3' |
Quasi-Public Uses | 300' - 250' | 2 ac | 25' - 30' - 30' | 5' - 15' |
Off-Street Parking | 50' - 110' | 5,500 sf | N/A | N/A |
C.
Maximum Height. The maximum height in the R-1T Traditional Single-Family District shall be the same as that established for permitted principal and accessory structures and uses in the R-1 Single-Family District.
7.
Existing Nonconforming Uses and Lots. Lots, structures and uses of land which were both lawful and existing prior to the adoption of this chapter and any amendments hereto, but which are restricted or prohibited by this chapter and any successors or any amendments, are permitted to remain and continue, subject to the following regulations set forth in Part 14 of this chapter.
§ 27-704 R-M Multi-Family District.
[Ord. 560, 6/11/1996, Art. VII, § 4; as amended by Ord. 631, 3/13/2007, § 1]
1.
Purpose. The primary purpose of the R-M Multi-family District is to provide suitable locations and development standards for dwellings for more than one family in the older sections of the Borough with small lot sizes and frontages. This district recognizes that the area in questions is nearly fully developed and is intended to guide the continued use of the area as well as redevelopment of areas made vacant through the demolition of existing structures.
2.
Zoning District Defined. The R-M Multi-family District shall be the same area as defined for the R-1T Traditional Single-Family District at § 27-703.2.
3.
Permitted Uses. There are no permitted uses in the R-M Multi-family District.
4.
Conditional Uses. The following principal and accessory uses, permitted only as conditional uses, and uses by special exception shall be permitted in the R-M Multi-family District:
A.
Principal Uses. The following principal uses shall be permitted only as conditional uses in the R-M Multi-family District, subject to the regulations and procedures outlined under Part 12 of this chapter:
(1)
Structures with more than one dwelling unit.
(2)
Garden apartments.
(3)
Townhouse apartments.
(4)
Bed and breakfast.
(5)
Mid-rise apartments, including elderly housing facilities.
(6)
Boarding house.
(7)
Nursing home.
(8)
Off-street parking (only where ancillary to another permitted principal use, conditional use or use by special exception which is situated contiguous to or directly across the street from the parking area and as regulated in the R-1T Residential District).
B.
Accessory Uses. The following accessory uses shall be permitted in the R-M Multi-family District only in conjunction with a properly approved conditional use:
(1)
Buildings and uses of the type permitted as "accessory uses" and as regulated in the R-1T Traditional Single-Family District; except that approved off-street parking areas for any multi-family dwelling only may also be permitted in any required front yard, provided that said parking area shall be set back at least eight feet from the front property line and that any such setback area shall be completely landscaped in accordance with a plan approved by the Planning Commission.
(2)
Essential services, church, school and recreational facilities and temporary uses as regulated in the R-1 Single-Family District.
5.
Special Exceptions. There are no special exceptions in the R-M Multi-family District.
6.
Bulk and Area Requirements. The following bulk and area requirements are hereby established for all permitted principal and accessory structures and uses in the R-M Multi-family District:
A.
Minimum Lot Dimensions and Setbacks. The minimum lot frontage, depth, width and area (in square feet/sf) dimensions and minimum front, rear and side yard setbacks shall be as follows:
Minimum Lot Dimensions | Required Setbacks | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Principal Use | Frontage-Depth | Lot Area per Dwelling Unit | Principal Building Front-Rear-Side | Accessory Structures Rear-Side |
More than one dwelling unit | 30' - 110' | 3,000 sf | Front-see § 27-604 Side-4' Rear-40' | 3' - 3' |
Off-Street Parking | 50' - 110' | 5,500 sf | N/A | N/A |
C.
Maximum Height. The maximum height in the R-M Multi-family District shall be the same as that established for permitted principal and accessory structures and uses in the R-1T Traditional Single-Family District.
7.
Existing Nonconforming Uses and Lots. Lots, structures and uses of land which were both lawful and existing prior to the adoption of this chapter and any amendments hereto, but which are restricted or prohibited by this chapter and any successors or any amendments, are permitted to remain and continue, subject to the following regulations set forth in Part 14 of this chapter.