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West Vincent Township
City Zoning Code

ARTICLE VIII

KV Kimberton Village District

§ 390-38 Purpose.

A. 
In addition to the general goals listed in the statements of § 390-3, Purpose, and § 390-4, Community development objectives, it is the purpose of this district to: (1) encourage the continuation of the existing land use patterns adjacent to the Village of Kimberton; (2) allow a reasonable level of development and redevelopment to occur while preserving those features which characterize the area; and (3) provide for medium- and high-density residential development, which is compatible with existing residential development in areas of the Township that contain environmental features generally suitable for such development and accessible to transportation systems and public or community facilities appropriate for such development.
B. 
This purpose is to be achieved by employing the following techniques, as permitted by Section 605 of Act 247,[1] the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code, as amended, to ensure that proposed designs for in-fill development and development on the fringe of the Village is compatible with the planning goals for this area:
(1) 
Retain the boundaries or edges of the Village as essential components that serve as a transition between adjacent uses and distinguish the Village as a unique community, as enabled by Section 605(1) of Act 247.[2]
[2]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10605(1).
(2) 
Ensure that new development is compatible with the availability of essential services or facilities, as required by Section 604(1) of Act 247,[3] and that new demands as required by the project are adequately addressed.
[3]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10604(1).
(3) 
Allow development which is consistent with the Township's Act 537 sewage facilities plan and the recent extension of public sewage service to this area of the Township.
(4) 
Encourage the continued agricultural uses in surrounding areas in keeping with the traditional village pattern of land use and the goal to preserve farming as an important land use and economic activity, as provided by Section 604(3) of Act 247.[4]
[4]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10604(3).
(5) 
Provide opportunities for the creation of a variety of residential dwelling types in keeping with the character, scale and architecture of the traditional village setting, in accordance with Section 604(5) of Act 247.[5]
[5]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10604(5).
[1]
Editor's Note: See 53 P.S. § 10605.
C. 
In the KV Kimberton Village District, the following regulations shall apply.

§ 390-39 Use regulations.

A. 
Uses by right. A building may be erected, altered or used, and a lot or premises may be used by right for any one of the following uses and no other:
(1) 
Single-family dwelling.
(2) 
Single-family semidetached dwelling.
(3) 
Woodland preserve, game preserve, wildlife sanctuary or other conservation use.
(4) 
Passive agricultural uses.
(5) 
Essential services.
(6) 
Low-intensity recreation use area.
(7) 
Municipal building or use.
(8) 
Bed-and-breakfast, provided that:
(a) 
One improved off-street parking space per guest bedroom shall be provided;
(b) 
The bed-and-breakfast shall be occupied by the owner and operator thereof; and
(c) 
The principal building on the lot shall be a historic resource and shall be an integral component of the bed-and-breakfast.
(d) 
Non-host bed-and-breakfast uses shall be permitted on properties not containing a historic resource, provided that the rental period shall not exceed 15 consecutive days and the number of overnight guest stays shall not exceed 60 nights per year. The owner shall also register with the Township prior to commencement of the use and on or before the end of January of each calendar year, providing the owner's name, the type of bed-and-breakfast use, the number of guest rooms, the number of guest bedrooms, the number of rental nights in the prior year, and the emergency contact information of the property owner.
B. 
Conditional uses. Any of the following uses may be permitted as a conditional use when authorized by the Board of Supervisors, subject to the standards contained herein and the standards of § 390-219 of this chapter.
(1) 
Two-family and multifamily residential building types, provided that:
(a) 
The minimum tract size for multifamily dwellings shall not have a lot area less than five acres.
(b) 
No unit shall be less than 20 feet in width.
(2) 
Conversion of a single-family detached dwelling or other detached buildings, subject to the provisions of § 390-147.
(3) 
Communications towers subject to the provisions of § 390-167 of this chapter.
C. 
Accessory uses. The following accessory uses shall be permitted, provided that they are incidental to any of the foregoing permitted uses:
(1) 
Customary residential accessory uses.
(a) 
Private swimming pools, subject to the provisions of § 390-165.
(2) 
Customary agricultural accessory uses.
(3) 
Private noncommercial greenhouses.
(4) 
Home occupations, in accordance with the provisions of § 390-152.
(5) 
Accessory dwelling unit, subject to the provisions of § 390-144.
(6) 
Roadside stands for the sale of farm products and in accordance with the provisions of § 390-162.
(7) 
Private, noncommercial nursery.
(8) 
Communications antennas mounted on an existing public utility transmission tower, existing building or other existing structure, and communications equipment buildings subject to the provisions of § 390-167 of this chapter.

§ 390-40 Area and bulk regulations.

A. 
Lot area.
(1) 
Single-family dwelling or nonresidential uses. Every lot containing a single-family dwelling or nonresidential use shall have an area of not less than 20,000 square feet, provided that, in the case of an interior lot, any right-of-way or accessway connecting such lot to a road or street shall be in addition to the minimum lot area of 20,000 square feet.
(2) 
Two-family dwelling (duplex or twin dwelling). Every lot containing a twin or duplex dwelling shall have a lot area of not less than 15,000 square feet per dwelling unit, provided that, in the case of an interior lot, any right-of-way or accessway connecting such lot to a road or street shall be in addition to the minimum lot area of 15,000 square feet per dwelling unit.
(3) 
Multifamily dwelling (including but not limited to townhouses, apartments and quadruplex units). Every lot or tract containing a multifamily residence shall meet the following specifications:
(a) 
The minimum tract size for multifamily dwellings shall not have a lot area less than five acres.
(b) 
The gross density for development of multifamily dwellings shall not exceed two dwelling units per acre.
B. 
Lot width.
(1) 
Single-family dwelling or nonresidential use. Every lot containing a single-family dwelling or nonresidential use shall not be less than 100 feet in average width, with 35 feet minimum width at the street line or, in the case of an interior lot, the front lot line.
(2) 
Two-family dwelling. Every lot containing a twin or duplex dwelling shall have an average aggregate lot width for two dwelling units of 125 feet, with 50 feet minimum aggregate width at the street line or, in the case of an interior lot, the front lot line.
(3) 
Multifamily dwellings. Every tract containing multifamily dwellings shall not be less than 300 feet in average width, with 100 feet minimum width at the street line or, in the case of an interior lot, the front lot line.
C. 
Front yard. There shall be a front yard of not less than 50 feet from the building setback line to the street line or, in the case of an interior lot, the front lot line.
D. 
Side yards.
(1) 
For every single-family or two-family dwelling, there shall be two side yards not less than 35 feet in aggregate width and neither of which shall be less than 15 feet in width.
(2) 
For every principal building other than a dwelling, there shall be two side yards, neither of which shall be less than 35 feet in width.
(3) 
For multifamily dwellings there shall be two side yards, neither of which shall be less than 50 feet in width.
E. 
Rear yard. There shall be a rear yard on each lot, which shall be not less than 30 feet in depth, unless the lot is a reverse-frontage lot; in which case, the requirements of § 390-136D of this chapter shall apply.
F. 
Lot coverage. Not more than 40% of the adjusted tract acreage may be occupied by buildings, structures or other impervious coverage. This calculation of lot coverage shall not include impervious coverage attributable to public sidewalks or driveways serving the lot (the scope of such exclusion to include shared driveways, but to exclude discrete parking areas other than those directly in front of an approved garage).
G. 
Accessory buildings and structures: in accordance with § 390-144 of this chapter.
H. 
Maximum height regulations. The maximum height of buildings and other structures erected or enlarged in this district shall be as follows:
(1) 
For any principal building or any building used for dwelling purposes: 35 feet.
(2) 
For any farm building or farm structure, except silos and silo-related equipment: 65 feet.
(3) 
For any accessory building or structure, except accessory farm buildings and farm structures: 25 feet.

§ 390-41 Water and sewer service.

All developments shall submit information as required by the Board of Supervisors, verifying that adequate and safe water and sewer facilities are available to service the proposed development without causing adverse environmental damage or negatively affecting adjacent property owners.

§ 390-42 Design standards.

A. 
Uses by right.
(1) 
Parking: as required by § 390-135 of this chapter.
(2) 
Access and highway frontage: as required by § 390-136 of this chapter.
(3) 
Lighting: as required by § 390-141 of this chapter.
(4) 
Landscaping and screening: as required by § 390-139 of this chapter.
B. 
Conditional uses.
(1) 
Parking: as required by § 390-135 of this chapter.
(2) 
Access and highway frontage: as required by § 390-136 of this chapter.
(3) 
Interior circulation and emergency access: as required by § 390-137 of this chapter.
(4) 
Loading and unloading: as required by § 390-138 of this chapter.
(5) 
Landscaping and screening: as required by § 390-139 of this chapter.
(6) 
Storage: as required by § 390-140 of this chapter.
(7) 
Lighting: as required by § 390-141 of this chapter.