Wilkinsburg City Zoning Code
ARTICLE III
District Regulations
§ 260-301 Establishment of districts.
This article establishes zoning districts and describes the use regulations that apply to each district. The following types of zoning districts are hereby established:
A.
Base zoning districts establish districts that divide the Borough into various residential, commercial, and industrial zones. Each district establishes uses that are permitted as a use by right (P); as a conditional use (CU); as a special exception (SE); or as a use in a planned residential development (PRD). A use permitted as of right is compatible with the other uses within the purpose of the district and therefore requires only administrative approval. Conditional uses and special exceptions are those uses that may generate additional impacts and warrant additional standards and additional approval process to ensure their compatibility and compliance with these zoning requirements. Uses allowed as part of a PRD are permitted pursuant to Article VIII, Planned Residential Development.
B.
Overlay zoning districts establish districts within which the standards of both the base and the overlay zoning districts apply. These districts address special situations that require additional regulations to protect the public health, safety, and general welfare of the community.
§ 260-302 Base zoning districts.
The Borough is divided into the following zoning districts and as shown in the Official Zoning Map of the Borough attached hereto and incorporated herein:
R-1S | Larger-Lot Single-Family Residential District |
R-1 | Single-Family Residential District |
R-2 | Residential One- and Two-Family District |
R-3 | Multifamily District |
MU | Mixed-Use District |
CBD | Central Business District |
C-1 | Auto-Oriented Commercial District |
INST | Institutional District |
IND | Industrial District |
§ 260-303 Overlay Zoning Districts.
[Amended 4-5-2017 by Ord. No. 17-004]
The Borough has the following overlay zoning districts as shown on the official Zoning Map:
A.
Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Overlay District (See § 317 for standards and requirements related to the TOD District).
B.
Penn Avenue Historic Business Overlay District (PAHBOD).
(1)
Purpose. The purpose of the Penn Avenue Historic Business Overlay District is to:
(a)
Create an environment along the Penn Avenue Corridor and related commercial thoroughfares that is consistent with the history and context of existing development patterns, especially in areas designated as eligible for National Register listing;
(b)
Encourage architecture that responds to the local climate, topography, history, and building practice within the district;
(c)
Provide for flexibility in design and development while maintaining cohesive development patterns along the corridor;
(d)
Create an environment where buildings and the landscapes contribute to the physical definition of streets as civic places; and
(e)
Regulate the height of building facades to ensure the correct proportion to the street.
(2)
Overlay district location. The Penn Avenue Historic Business Overlay District shall include all buildings and properties as outlined on the Zoning Map, which is attached hereto and incorporated herewith by reference.
(3)
Requirements.
(b)
Building setback requirements:
[1]
Minimum build-to line. Principal buildings must place the front building facade not more than three feet from the right-of-way (ROW) of the primary corridor on which the property is located.
[2]
If a building is proposed with an articulation or variation in its front building facade, then no less than 60% of the front building facade shall be placed at the minimum build-to line.
(c)
Building facade requirements:
[2]
Building entrance requirements.
[a]
The building's principal entrance must be on the building facade facing the street.
[3]
Parking and loading requirements.
[a]
The total number of off-street parking and loading spaces required shall be provided as identified in Article VI, Parking.
[b]
Surface parking areas shall be masked from public frontage along a street by a building, vegetative screening, wall or fence. A low wall, fence or hedge shall be installed at the same setback along the front build-to line of each parcel. The intent of this requirement is to create character in the streetscape and provide for a continuous street wall only broken by access points for vehicular or pedestrian access.
[c]
Vehicular entrances to parking lots, garages, and parking structures shall be no wider than 24 feet at the frontage.
[d]
On-street parallel parking shall be counted in the total number of required parking spaces.
[e]
Surface parking lots are not permitted at any street corners.
[f]
Loading docks and service areas are not permitted along any public street frontages.
[g]
The applicant is required to demonstrate that each proposed building or use has adequate area set aside for deliveries suitable for the intended use.
§ 260-304 New zoning districts.
Additional zoning districts may be added from time to time upon the recommendation of the Planning Commission to the Borough Council pursuant to the article relating to zoning amendments.
§ 260-305 Official Zoning Map.
The maps delineating the boundaries of the various zoning districts, together with all matters and things shown on such maps, are adopted and approved and collectively constitute the "Official Zoning Map." The Official Zoning Map is incorporated by reference and made a part of this chapter. These maps are on file in the Borough office. The Official Zoning Map carries the zoning district designations established in this chapter.
§ 260-306 Zoning district boundaries.
When definite distances in feet are not shown on the Zoning Map, the following rules apply:
A.
Boundaries indicated as approximately following the right-of-way or center lines of streets, highways, or alleys shall be construed to follow such right-of-way or center lines;
B.
Boundaries indicated as approximately following recorded lot lines shall be construed as following such lot lines;
C.
Boundaries indicated as approximately following Borough limits shall be construed as following the Borough boundary;
D.
Boundaries indicated as following railroad lines shall be construed to be midway between the main tracks;
E.
Boundaries indicated as approximately following the center lines of streams, rivers, canals, lakes, or other bodies of water shall be construed to follow such center lines;
F.
Whenever any street, alley, or other public way not subject to zoning regulations is vacated by official action of the Borough, the zoning district line adjoining each side of such street, alley, or other public way shall be automatically extended to the center of such vacation, and all areas so involved shall then be subject to all regulations of the extended districts; and
G.
Where physical features existing on the ground vary from those shown on the Official Zoning Maps or in other circumstances where the zoning boundary is unclear, the Zoning Officer shall interpret the district boundaries. Appeals to such determination shall be made to the Zoning Hearing Board pursuant to this requirement of this chapter.
§ 260-307 Zoning district allowable uses.
A.
No land, structure, building or development approval shall be issued unless the proposed development conforms to the regulations prescribed within the applicable zoning district and this chapter.
B.
Three classifications of principal uses are established in this chapter. No principal use is permitted unless it is listed as a permitted use by right (P), Conditional Use (CU), or Special Exception (SE) and identified in the Table of Authorized Principal Uses (Table 10).[1] Uses permitted as principal uses or structures within each zoning district are those uses listed in the Table of Authorized Principal Uses (Table 10). Uses not specifically listed in Table 10 are allowable subject to the provisions of this section and § 260-307C of these regulations. The classification of uses includes:
(1)
Permitted uses by right (P) are those authorized uses for which a zoning approval will be issued by the Zoning Officer upon the Zoning Officer's review of the application for development if the application for development indicates compliance with this chapter.
[1]
Editor's Note: The Table of Authorized Principal Uses is included as an attachment to this chapter.
C.
Uses not listed. It is the intent of this chapter to group similar or compatible land uses into specific zoning districts. Uses which are not specifically listed on the summary Tables of Authorized Uses (Principal and Accessory) shall not be permitted in the Borough. However, uses which are not specifically listed but are similar to a specifically listed use shall be permitted by conditional use in the same zoning district in which a similar specifically listed use is permitted, and the Borough Council shall make findings with regard to the similarity of the uses.
D.
Uses preempted by state statute. Notwithstanding any provision of this section to the contrary, uses that are required to be permitted in any zoning district by state statute may be permitted in accordance with state law whether or not the use is included in the Tables of Authorized Uses (Principal and Accessory).
E.
In all residential zoning districts there shall only be one principal use and structure on a lot.
F.
In all nonresidential zoning districts authorized by this chapter, two or more nonresidential principal buildings can occupy the same lot, and two or more authorized nonresidential uses may occupy the same lot or building. Only nonresidential uses shall be permitted in nonresidential zoning districts, except in the following cases, provided that in all cases, all applicable requirements for each of the structures or uses can be met on the lot:
(1)
In the Central Business District (CBD) and Mixed-Use (MU) District, two or more principal buildings can occupy the same lot, and two or more authorized nonresidential and residential uses may occupy the same lot or buildings.
(2)
In the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Overlay District, two or more principal buildings can occupy the same lot and two or more authorized nonresidential and residential uses may occupy the same lot or buildings only in areas were nonresidential development is permitted by the TOD District regulations and subject to the other requirements of the TOD overlay requirements and this chapter.
G.
In addition to the provisions for principal uses, accessory uses shall also be permitted in accordance with the provisions of this chapter. In all zoning districts, all accessory uses and structures shall be located on the same lot with the principal structure to which they are accessory. Accessory use regulations are set forth in Article III of this chapter.[2]
§ 260-308 R-1S Larger-Lot Single-Family Residential District.
A.
Purpose. The purpose of the R-1S Residential District is to preserve the existing single-family residential neighborhoods which have larger lots and to encourage home ownership in strong single-family residential neighborhoods. The R-1S District is intended to regulate further conversion of single-family dwellings into multiple units or other uses that do not strengthen the single-family character of the neighborhood.
B.
Authorized principal uses. See § 260-318, Table of Authorized Principal Uses, for authorized principal uses and method of authorization in the R-1 District.
C.
Authorized accessory uses. See § 260-319, Table of Authorized Accessory Uses (Table 11), for authorized accessory uses and method of authorization in the R-1S District.
D.
Area and bulk regulations. The area and bulk regulations within the R-1S Zoning District shall be subject to the standards identified in Table 1 and Figure 2, except as they may be modified by the express standards and criteria for the specific permitted uses, conditional uses, uses by special exception, or by planned residential development (PRD).
E.
Off-street parking and loading. See Article VI for off-street parking and loading requirements.
Table 1, R-1S Zoning District | ||
|---|---|---|
Bulk and Area Regulations | ||
Lot size (minimum, square feet) | 5,400 | |
Lot width (minimum, feet) | 50 | |
Height (maximum, feet) | 45 | |
Stories (maximum) | 3 | |
Front setback (minimum, feet) | 25 | |
Side setback (minimum, feet) | 5 side/15 total | |
Rear setback principal structure (minimum, feet) | 25 | |
Rear setback accessory structure (minimum, feet) | 3 | |
Lot coverage (maximum, percent) | 40% | |
Figure 2, R-1S Zoning District  |
§ 260-309 R-1 Single-Family Residential District.
[Amended 10-16-2024 by Ord. No. 24-005]
A.
Purpose. The purpose of the R-1 Single-Family Residential District is to preserve single-family residential neighborhoods which have some existing two-family dwellings at the time this ordinance was established, but to strictly regulate further conversion of single-family dwellings into two-family dwellings and restrict further conversion of single-family dwellings into multifamily dwellings.
B.
Authorized principal uses. See § 260-318, Table of Authorized Principal Uses, for authorized principal uses and method of authorization in the R-1 District.
C.
Authorized accessory uses. See § 260-319, Table of Authorized Accessory Uses (Table 11), for authorized accessory uses and method of authorization in the R-1 District.
D.
Area and bulk regulations. The area and bulk regulations within the R-1 Zoning District shall be subject to the standards identified in Table 2 and Figure 3, except as they may be modified by the express standards and criteria for the specific permitted uses, conditional uses, uses by special exception, or by planned residential development (PRD).
E.
Off-street parking and loading. See Article VI for off-street parking and loading requirements.
Table 2, R-1 Zoning District | |
|---|---|
Bulk and Area Regulations | |
Lot size (minimum, square feet) | 3,000 |
Lot width (minimum, feet) | 30 |
Height (maximum, feet) | 45 |
Stories (maximum) | 3 |
Front setback (minimum, feet) | 15 |
Side setback (minimum, feet) | 3 side/5 total |
Rear setback principal structure (minimum, feet) | 25 |
Rear setback accessory structure (minimum, feet) | 3 |
Lot coverage (maximum, percent) | 60% |
Figure 3, R-1 Zoning District  |
§ 260-310 R-2 One- and Two-Family Residential District.
A.
Purpose. The purpose of the R-2 One- and Two-Family Residential District is to provide for medium-density one- and two-family dwellings.
B.
Authorized principal uses. See § 260-318, Table of Authorized Principal Uses, for authorized principal uses and method of authorization in the R-2 District.
C.
Authorized accessory uses. See § 260-319, Table of Authorized Accessory Uses (Table 11), for authorized accessory uses and method of authorization in the R-2 District.
D.
Area and bulk regulations. The area and bulk regulations within the R-2 Zoning District shall be subject to the standards identified in Table 3 and Figure 4, except as they may be modified by the express standards and criteria for the specific permitted uses, conditional uses, uses by special exception, or by planned residential development (PRD).
E.
Off-street parking and loading. See Article VI for off-street parking and loading requirements.
Table 3, R-2 Zoning District | ||
Bulk and Area Regulations | ||
Lot size (minimum, square feet) | 3,000 | |
Lot width (minimum, feet) | 30 | |
Height (maximum, feet) | 45 | |
Stories (maximum) | 3 | |
Front setback (minimum, feet) | 15 | |
Side setback (minimum, feet) | 3 side/5 total | |
Rear setback principal structure (minimum, feet) | 25 | |
Rear setback accessory structure (minimum, feet) | 3 | |
Lot coverage (maximum, percent) | 60% | |
Figure 4, R-2 Zoning District  |
§ 260-311 R-3 MFR Multifamily Residential District.
A.
Purpose. The purpose or the R-3 MFR Multifamily Residential District is to provide opportunities for multifamily development in the Borough by encouraging redevelopment of larger properties for multifamily housing, rather than allowing the scattering of conversion apartments throughout the neighborhoods.
B.
Authorized principal uses. See § 260-318, Table of Authorized Principal Uses, for authorized principal uses and method of authorization in the R-3 District.
C.
Authorized accessory uses. See § 260-319, Table of Authorized Accessory Uses (Table 11), for authorized accessory uses and method of authorization in the R-3 District.
D.
Area and bulk regulations. The area and bulk regulations within the MFR Zoning District shall be subject to the standards identified in Table 4 and Figure 5, except as they may be modified by the express standards and criteria for the specific permitted uses, conditional uses, uses by special exception, or by planned residential development (PRD).
E.
Off-street parking and loading. See Article VI for off-street parking and loading requirements.
Table 4, R-3 MFR Zoning District | ||
|---|---|---|
Bulk and Area Regulations | ||
Lot size (minimum, square feet) | 3,000 | |
Lot width (minimum, feet) | 30 | |
Height (maximum, feet) | 45 | |
Stories (maximum) | 4 | |
Front setback (minimum, feet) | 10 | |
Side setback (minimum, feet) | 3 side/5 total | |
Rear setback principal structure (minimum, feet) | 15 | |
Rear setback accessory structure (minimum, feet) | 3 | |
Lot coverage (maximum, percent) | 60% | |
Figure 5, R-3 MFR Zoning District  |
§ 260-312 MU Mixed-Use Residential District.
A.
Purpose. The purpose of the MU Mixed-Use District is to accommodate mixed-use buildings with neighborhood-serving retail, service and other users on the ground floor and residential units above the nonresidential space. The Borough also wishes to encourage development that exhibits the physical design characteristics of pedestrian-oriented, storefront-style shopping streets.
B.
Authorized principal uses. See § 260-318, Table of Authorized Principal Uses, for authorized principal uses and method of authorization in the MU District.
C.
Authorized accessory uses. See § 260-319, Table of Authorized Accessory Uses (Table 11), for authorized accessory uses and method of authorization in the MU District.
D.
Area and bulk regulations. The area and bulk regulations within the MU Zoning District shall be subject to the standards identified in Table 5 and Figure 6, except as they may be modified by the express standards and criteria for the specific permitted uses, conditional uses, uses by special exception, or by planned residential development (PRD).
E.
Off-street parking and loading. See Article VI for off-street parking and loading requirements.
Table 5, MU Zoning District | ||
|---|---|---|
Bulk and Area Regulations | ||
Lot size (minimum, square feet) | No requirement | |
Lot width (minimum, feet) | 20 | |
Height (maximum, feet) | 45 | |
Stories (maximum) | 4 | |
Front setback (minimum, feet) | No requirement | |
Side setback (minimum, feet) | No requirement | |
Rear setback (minimum, feet) | No requirement | |
Lot coverage (maximum, percent) | 75% | |
Figure 6, MU Zoning District  |
§ 260-313 CBD Central Business District.
Purpose. The purpose of the CBD Central Business District is to accommodate the types of business and commercial uses that have historically been located in the Wilkinsburg central business area. New or remodeled structures in the CBD Zoning District are to incorporate the historic character and appearance of existing downtown structures.
A.
Authorized principal uses. See § 260-318, Table of Authorized Principal Uses, for authorized principal uses and method of authorization in the CBD District.
B.
Authorized accessory uses. See § 260-319, Table of Authorized Accessory Uses (Table 11), for authorized accessory uses and method of authorization in the CBD District.
C.
Area and bulk regulations. The area and bulk regulations within the CBD Zoning District shall be subject to the standards identified in Table 6 and Figure 7, except as they may be modified by the express standards and criteria for the specific permitted uses, conditional uses, uses by special exception, or by planned residential development (PRD).
D.
Off-street parking and loading. See Article VI for off-street parking and loading requirements.
Table 6, CBD Central Business District | ||
|---|---|---|
Bulk and Area Regulations | ||
Lot size (minimum, square feet) | No requirement | |
Lot width (minimum, feet) | 50 | |
Height (maximum, feet) | 45 | |
Stories (maximum) | 4 | |
Front setback (minimum, feet) | No requirement | |
Side setback (minimum, feet) | No requirement | |
Rear setback (minimum, feet) | No requirement | |
Lot coverage (maximum, percent) | 75% | |
Figure 7, CBD Central Business District  |
§ 260-314 C-1 Auto-Oriented Commercial District.
Purpose. The purpose of the C-1 Auto-Oriented Commercial District is to provide for the establishment of motor-vehicle-oriented or -dependent commercial and service activities.
A.
Authorized principal uses. See § 260-318, Table of Authorized Principal Uses, for authorized principal uses and method of authorization in the C-1 District.
B.
Authorized accessory uses. See § 260-319, Table of Authorized Accessory Uses (Table 11), for authorized accessory uses and method of authorization in the C-1 District.
C.
Area and bulk regulations. The area and bulk regulations within the C-1 Zoning District shall be subject to the standards identified in Table 7 and Figure 8, except as they may be modified by the express standards and criteria for the specific permitted uses, conditional uses, uses by special exception, or by planned residential development (PRD).
D.
Off-street parking and loading. See Article VI for off-street parking and loading requirements.
Table 7, C-1 Auto-Oriented Commercial District | ||
|---|---|---|
Bulk and Area Regulations | ||
Lot size (minimum, square feet) | N/A | |
Lot width (minimum, feet) | N/A | |
Height (maximum, feet) | 30 | |
Stories (maximum) | 3 | |
Front setback (minimum, feet) | 40. | |
Side setback (minimum, feet) | N/A | |
Rear setback (minimum, feet) | 20 | |
Lot coverage (maximum, percent) | 85% | |
Figure 8, C-1 Auto-Oriented Commercial District  |
§ 260-315 INST Institutional District.
A.
Purpose. The purpose of the INST Institutional District is to provide for more-intensive land uses that require additional regulations with respect to height, bulk, and parking in order to permit compatible development while serving the Wilkinsburg community and surrounding areas.
B.
Authorized principal uses. See § 260-318, Table of Authorized Principal Uses, for authorized principal uses and method of authorization in the INST District.
C.
Authorized accessory uses. See § 260-319, Table of Authorized Accessory Uses (Table 11), for authorized accessory uses and method of authorization in the INST District.
D.
Area and bulk regulations. The area and bulk regulations within the INST Zoning District shall be subject to the standards identified in Table 8 and Figure 9, except as they may be modified by the express standards and criteria for the specific permitted uses, conditional uses, uses by special exception, or by planned residential development (PRD).
E.
Off-street parking and loading. See Article VI for off-street parking and loading requirements.
Table 8, INST Institutional Zoning District | ||
|---|---|---|
Bulk and Area Regulations | ||
Lot size (minimum, square feet) | N/A | |
Lot width (minimum, feet) | N/A | |
Height (maximum, feet) | 45 | |
Stories (maximum) | 4 | |
Front setback (minimum, feet) | 10 | |
Side setback (minimum, feet) | Abutting R District, then 25 | |
Rear setback (minimum, feet) | Abutting R District, then 20 | |
Lot coverage (maximum, percent) | 75% | |
Figure 9, INST Institutional Zoning District  |
§ 260-316 IND Industrial District.
A.
Purpose. The purpose of the I Industrial Zoning District is to encourage development and redevelopment of areas that are typically not compatible with residential zoning districts. Specific requirements are established for parking, traffic, noise, odor, and other similar characteristics.
B.
Authorized principal uses. See § 260-318, Table of Authorized Principal Uses, for authorized principal uses and method of authorization in the IND District.
C.
Authorized accessory uses. See § 260-319, Table of Authorized Accessory Uses (Table 11), for authorized accessory uses and method of authorization in the IND District.
D.
Area and bulk regulations. The area and bulk regulations within the IND Zoning District shall be subject to the standards identified in Table 9 and Figure 10, except as they may be modified by the express standards and criteria for the specific permitted uses, conditional uses, uses by special exception, or by planned residential development (PRD).
E.
Off-street parking and loading. See Article VI for off-street parking and loading requirements.
Table 9, IND Industrial Zoning District | ||
|---|---|---|
Bulk and Area Regulations | ||
Lot size (minimum, square feet) | N/A | |
Lot width (minimum, feet) | N/A | |
Height (maximum, feet) | 60 | |
Stories (maximum) | 6 | |
Front setback (minimum, feet) | 20 | |
Side setback (minimum, feet) | None, except when abutting residential, then 40 | |
Rear setback (minimum, feet) | None, except when abutting residential, then 35 | |
Lot coverage (maximum, percent) | 75% | |
Figure 10, IND Zoning District  |
§ 260-317 TOD Transit-Oriented Development District Overlay.
A.
Background and authority. The Borough finds that transit-oriented development benefits the general health and welfare of the inhabitants of Wilkinsburg by fulfilling existing housing, transportation and employment needs and by adoption of this section designates certain zoning districts as Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Overlay Districts to encourage furtherance of transit-oriented development.
B.
Purpose. The purposes of the Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) Overlay District are to:
(1)
Encourage a mix of moderate and high-density development within walking distance of transit stations to increase transit ridership;
(2)
Create a pedestrian-friendly environment to encourage walking, bicycling and transit use;
(3)
Provide an alternative to traditional development by emphasizing mixed-use, pedestrian-oriented development;
(4)
Create a neighborhood identity that promotes pedestrian activity, human interactions, safety and livability;
(5)
Encourage building reuse and infill to create higher densities;
(6)
Reduce auto dependency and roadway congestion by locating multiple destinations and trip purposes within walking distance of one another;
(7)
Provide a range of housing options for people of different income levels and at different stages of life.
C.
Applicability. The TOD Overlay District consists of those areas shown on the Official Zoning Map of Wilkinsburg Borough on file at the Borough office.
D.
Use regulations.
(1)
Authorized principal uses. See § 260-318, Table 10, Table of Authorized Principal Uses, for authorized principal uses and method of authorization in the TOD Overlay District.
(a)
Nonresidential uses proposed in the TOD Overlay District which have a base zoning district of R-1 or R-2 shall only be permitted on corner lots at the end of blocks. The scale, massing and architecture of the structure proposed to house the nonresidential use shall be consistent with the scale, massing and architecture of the surrounding residential neighborhood.
E.
Dimensional requirements.
(1)
Building setbacks.
(a)
Any development proposed in the TOD overlay shall at the time of land development application propose front, side and rear building setbacks. Setbacks shall be generally consistent with the structures on the surrounding properties in the neighborhood in which it is located. A structure may have a front, side or rear yard setback that varies from minimum standard in the underlying zoning district when it is demonstrated to be generally consistent with the majority of the surrounding properties in the neighborhood.
(2)
Bulk and lot coverage.
(a)
Minimum lot coverage is 60% of the lot area. This minimum may be reduced if a minimum of 40% of the lot is developed as improved public open space or if ingress, egress or other building code requirements would otherwise make the development infeasible. The Borough shall have final discretion in deciding if land constitutes improved open space for the purposes of this provision.
(b)
Maximum lot coverage is limited to 85%. This lot coverage may be increased to 100% for mixed-use buildings or for renovated historic structures.
(c)
The maximum by-right floor-to-area ratio (FAR) is 1.5. The Borough may grant additional FAR beyond 1.5 up to 2.5 for affordable housing or for mixed-use developments if it finds that such an increase furthers the purposes of the TOD.
(3)
Building height requirements.
(a)
The minimum allowable building height is two stories above grade. The minimum height is meant to encourage density and create an aesthetic appeal throughout the TOD area.
(b)
The maximum building height is six stories above grade.
(c)
Notwithstanding the building height provisions noted above, no building shall exceed by more than two stories or 30 feet, whichever is less, the height of the tallest building or buildings that front on the same street and are located within 150 feet of such building.
(d)
No portion of a building located within 50 feet of an existing one- or two-family dwelling in a residential zoning district shall be permitted to exceed three stories or 45 feet, whichever is less.
(4)
Driveways.
(a)
The creation of new sidewalk curb cuts shall be avoided whenever an alternative point of access is available or can be created. Shared access agreements are encouraged.
(b)
The minimum width for one-way traffic is 12 feet, and the maximum 18 feet.
(c)
The minimum width for two-way traffic is 18 feet, and the maximum is 22 feet.
(d)
The use or creation of alleyways is desirable and encouraged.
(5)
Sidewalks.
(a)
A minimum unobstructed sidewalk width of five feet is required. Sidewalk width can be up to 20 feet and is dependent on expected level of activity.
(b)
Sidewalks shall be constructed along the frontage of all public streets.
(c)
Pedestrian-scale lighting fixtures no greater than 15 feet in height shall be provided along all sidewalks and walkways to provide ample lighting during nighttime hours.
(d)
Street trees, tree lawns and green strips adjacent to the streets are permissible when appropriately designed so as not to interfere with pedestrian movements. Such features, when installed, shall be in addition to the minimum unobstructed sidewalk width required above.
(e)
All sidewalks and walkways shall meet ADA requirements.
F.
Parking requirements. Parking requirements within the TOD Overlay District are as follows:
(2)
Further reduction in the number of required parking spaces may be approved by the Borough after demonstration by the applicant through submission of supporting information and a finding by the Board that the development will be adequately served by users of public transportation.
(3)
Shared parking is strongly encouraged. On lots serving more than one use, the total number of spaces required may be reduced, provided that the applicant submits evidence to the satisfaction of the Borough that the peak parking demand of the uses do not coincide and that the accumulated parking demand at any one time shall not exceed the total capacity of the facility. Such evidence must take into account the parking demand of residents, employees, customers, visitors, and any other users of the lot. It must also take into account parking demand on both weekends and weekdays and both during the daytime and overnight.
(4)
Where feasible, ingress and egress from parking shall be from side streets or alleys.
(5)
Surface parking lots must be to the rear of buildings and shall not exceed one acre in size. Surface lots are prohibited in front of businesses.
(6)
Surface parking lots with more than 30 spaces shall be divided into separate areas by landscaped areas of at least 10 feet in width. A minimum of 15% of all surface lots shall be landscaped. Each landscaped area shall have at least one tree. Landscaped areas should be planted with low-maintenance, salt-tolerant plants capable of withstanding extreme weather conditions.
(7)
Surface lots shall be screened along all sidewalks by a landscaped buffer of not less than six feet or three-foot walls or fencing compatible with the adjacent architecture.
(8)
Surface parking lots shall provide pedestrian walkways and connections to the sidewalk system.
(9)
On-street parking is permitted and encouraged.
(10)
Parking structures shall have well-designed and marked pedestrian walkways and connections to the sidewalk system.
(11)
Parking structures must include ground-level retail along all streets and sidewalks.
(12)
Parking structures shall be designed to be compatible with adjacent buildings and architecture.
(13)
Bicycle racks shall be provided on site at a ratio of one space for every 15 automobile parking spaces or portion thereof.
(14)
Signage that shows the location and best means of access to the transit station must be provided at all parking facilities.
G.
Design standards.
(1)
Streetscapes.
(a)
Street trees shall be planted by the developer along all public rights-of-way. Street trees shall be planted at intervals of no more than 40 feet. Tree species shall be selected that require minimal maintenance and are of native origin.
(b)
Pedestrian amenities such as benches, public art, planters, trash receptacles, etc., are encouraged and shall be located along sidewalks and in landscaped areas, open spaces and plazas.
(c)
All new utilities shall be placed underground.
(2)
Building facades.
(a)
All buildings must provide a main entrance on the facade of the building facing the transit station or streets leading to the transit station.
(b)
The main entrance of any building shall face the street. The main entrance shall not be set back more than five feet from the front property line, unless a public seating area or plaza is provided in front of the building.
(c)
Facades over 50 feet in length shall be divided into shorter segments by means of facade modulation, repeating window patterns, changes in materials, canopies or awnings, varying rooflines and/or other architectural treatments.
(d)
The ground floor of a front commercial facade shall contain a minimum of fifty-percent glass.
(e)
Architectural style and materials shall be compatible with the surrounding area, and facades must provide a visually interesting environment.
(f)
All buildings shall articulate the line between the ground and upper levels with a cornice, canopy, balcony, arcade, or other visual device.
(g)
All structured parking must be designed so that the only openings at street level are those to accommodate vehicle ingress and egress and pedestrian access to the building. All openings must be designed so that vehicles are not visible from the sidewalk. The remainder of the street frontage must be available for retail or commercial usage.
§ 260-318 Table of Authorized Principal Uses.
Table 10 establishes the authorized principal uses and the zoning districts where the principal use is authorized and method of authorization.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Table 10, Table of Authorized Principal Uses, is included as an attachment to this chapter.
§ 260-319 Accessory uses and structures.
B.
Where a principal use or structure is permitted, such use may include accessory uses and structures subject to this section.
C.
Establishment of accessory uses.
(1)
Accessory buildings or uses shall not be constructed or established on a lot until construction of the principal structure is completed or the principal use is established.
(2)
Accessory structures or use is not permitted to be established on a vacant lot. An exception is permitted in cases where an adjacent lot was acquired through the side lot program or other means when the vacant lot being used for accessory purposes is adjacent to the principal structure to which the use or structure is accessory. The vacant lot(s) must also be held in the same ownership as the principal lot, structure or use to which it is accessory.
D.
Dimensional and use standards for accessory uses.
(1)
The location of accessory uses and structures is subject to Table 11, Authorized Accessory Uses.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Table 11, Authorized Accessory Uses, is included as an attachment to this chapter.
(2)
The location of permitted, nonresidential accessory structures is governed by the same dimensional regulations as set forth for the principal use or principal structure or structures.
(3)
The maximum lot coverage of all accessory structures shall not exceed the maximum lot coverage for the district in which it is located when considering all structures on the lot.
(4)
In residential districts, the total floor area of accessory structures does not exceed a maximum of 2,500 square feet or shall not exceed 60% of the gross floor area (GFA) of the principal use.
(5)
Within nonresidential districts, accessory structures are prohibited within the side and rear yards of lots adjacent to a residential district.
(6)
Accessory uses shall not include the conduct of trade or business unless permitted in conjunction with an authorized principal use that permits trade or business.
(7)
Accessory uses shall be located on the same lot as the principal use for which they serve.