The purpose of this article is to identify certain
regulations and standards which are either common to all zoning districts
or applicable to more than one district.
[Amended 8-15-1996 by Ord. No. 903]
All new construction, excluding decks and accessory
structures, on lots where there is currently no sidewalk shall install
a sidewalk with accessible curb cut ramps at the crosswalks.
[Amended 8-15-1996 by Ord. No. 903; 3-19-2009 by Ord. No. 1057]
A. No building or part thereof shall be erected within
or project into any required yard in any district, except for one-story
bay windows, eaves, chimneys, balconies, fire escapes, buttresses,
cornices or steps; and none of these or similar projections shall
encroach more than three feet into the required yard.
B. In the R1, R2, and R3 Zoning Districts, where a structure
has a conforming front yard setback, an unenclosed porch may project
into such conforming front yard setback up to 1/3 of the required
depth of the front yard setback for such respective zoning district.
(1) Prior to the issuance of a building permit for such
a porch, the architecture of said porch shall be reviewed by the Media
Borough Planning Commission.
(2) No porch erected under §
311-61B may subsequently be enclosed.
C. A ramp designed to fulfill the minimum Americans with Disabilities Act requirements shall be permitted within the required setbacks, up to one foot from the property lot line. Accessory structures shall follow guidelines as set forth in §
311-63C.
Public utility buildings shall be permitted
in any zoning district, provided that buildings and equipment used
by these utilities shall be subject to the following regulations:
A. Front, side and rear yards shall be provided in compliance
with the requirements of the district in which the building is located.
B. The height of the building shall comply with district
regulations.
C. In residential districts, the permitted public utility
facilities shall not include storage of maintenance vehicles or equipment,
and no equipment creating unreasonable noise, vibration, smoke, odor
or hazardous condition shall be installed.
D. Unhoused equipment shall be enclosed with a fence
or wall not less than six feet in height which shall be so constructed
as not to have openings, holes or gaps larger than six inches in any
dimension.
[Amended 3-18-2021 by Ord. No. 1147]
No lot or premises in any part of the Borough shall be used to keep or raise chickens, except in compliance with Article
III of Chapter
149 of the Code of the Borough of Media, entitled "Raising and Keeping of Chickens." No exterior grounds of any lot or premises in any part of the Borough shall be used to keep or raise pigeons or other fowl, or any rabbits, hares, guinea pigs, white mice, hamsters or any other small animals; such animals may be kept or raised inside residential structures as household pets, provided the keeping of same shall not cause a nuisance. No lot or premises in any part of the Borough shall be used to keep or raise any horses, cows, sheep or any other farm animals or wild animals or reptiles, whether domesticated or not.
All refuse shall be placed in closed, rigid,
vermin-proof containers. In the case of multifamily dwellings and
nonresidential buildings, all refuse receptacles shall be effectively
screened from the view of the residents and from public streets and
sidewalks by means of a fence, wall or plantings. All such refuse
receptacles shall be placed on the property responsible for such refuse.
In the case of multifamily dwellings and nonresidential
buildings, lighting facilities shall be provided and arranged in a
manner that will protect the street and neighboring properties from
excessive glare and hazardous interference of any kind. Lighting facilities
shall be provided for the safety and convenience of the residents
of multifamily dwellings or patrons of nonresidential buildings. All
driveways and parking areas must be properly lighted to assure safe
driving conditions at night and security for residents and patrons.
In the event that multifamily dwellings are
converted or developed as condominiums, such condominiums shall be
owned and operated in accordance with the Pennsylvania Unit Property
Act of 1963, as amended.
The following provisions shall regulate satellite
antennas in the Borough:
A. Only ground-based satellite antennas are permitted
in residential zoning districts.
B. Ground-based satellite antennas shall be placed only
in the side or rear yard. No antenna shall be placed in the front
yard.
C. If ground-based, the maximum height of the satellite antenna shall be 14 feet, as required for accessory structures in §
311-63 of this chapter.
D. If ground-based, the maximum area of the satellite
antenna shall not exceed two square feet of surface area.
[Amended 8-15-1996 by Ord. No. 903]
E. Roof-mounted satellite antennas shall be placed only
in nonresidential zoning districts.
F. A roof-mounted antenna shall not exceed two square
feet in surface area.
[Amended 8-15-1996 by Ord. No. 903]
G. The total height of a roof-mounted antenna shall not
extend more than six feet above the roofline.
H. Roof-mounted antennas shall be located on the portion
of the roof sloping away from the front of the lot.
I. All applications for a roof-mounted antenna shall
be accompanied by specific mounting and stress analysis designs, prepared
by a professional engineer.
J. No more than one satellite antenna shall be permitted
on a lot with its use limited to that lot.
K. The satellite antenna shall be of a color that blends
with the surrounding landscape. It shall have an open mesh rather
than a solid surface in order to blend with the landscape and reduce
visual blockage.
L. All wiring for ground-based antennas shall be underground.
M. Satellite antennas shall be located and designed so
as to reduce their visual impact on the surrounding properties and
public streets.
N. Every satellite antenna shall be adequately grounded
for protection against a direct strike of lightning.
O. A Media Borough permit shall be obtained prior to
installation.
P. The installation of satellite antennas shall meet
all other local, state or federal codes where applicable, including
but not limited to the Media Building Code.
[Added 3-18-2021 by Ord.
No. 1148; amended 3-17-2022 by Ord. No. 1154]
Where permitted by Chapter
149, Article
III, the owner or occupant of a residence in the R-1, R-2, R-3, or R-4 zoning districts in the Borough of Media may erect an accessory structure for the keeping of chickens in conformity with the following standards:
A. Permitted accessory structures for the keeping of chickens include
henhouses/chicken coops and/or chicken run or pens.
B. Permitted accessory structures for the keeping of chickens shall
only be in the rear yard within the required setbacks.
C. All accessory structures for the keeping of chickens must be located
at least 10 feet from the property line and at least 25 feet from
any adjacent residential dwelling, church, school or place of business.
D. Permitted accessory structures shall be located not less than 10
feet behind the rearmost portion of the principal building. In the
case of corner lots, accessory structures shall not be placed closer
to the side street than the principal building.
E. Permitted accessory structures shall only be permitted as an accessory
use to a single-family residences. No chickens shall be permitted
in mobile home parks or on properties containing multifamily units,
including duplexes.
F. Maximum height. No structure shall exceed eight feet in height.
G. Accessory structures for the keeping of chickens shall apply against
the lot area restrictions of this section.
H. Enclosures must be impermeable to rodents, wild birds and predators,
including dogs and cats.
I. Prior to the erection or installation of an accessory structure for
the keeping of chickens, a permit must be obtained from the Code Enforcement
Officer.
In all zoning districts, whenever a parking
area with five or more spaces is proposed to be constructed, a traffic
circulation plan showing all points of ingress and egress, as well
as on-site traffic flow, shall be submitted to the Planning Commission
for its recommendation.
[Added 5-21-1998 by Ord. No. 928]
In recognition of the nature of wireless communications
systems and the Federal Telecommunications Act of 1996, the following
regulations shall apply:
A. Purposes. The purpose of this section and the standards
established herein is to govern the use, construction and siting of
wireless communications so as:
(1) To accommodate the need for wireless communications
facilities while regulating their location and number in the Borough
and to ensure compliance with all applicable governmental regulations.
(2) To minimize any adverse visual effects of wireless
communications facilities, antenna(e) and antenna support structures
through proper design, siting and screening.
(3) To ensure the structural integrity of the antenna
support structure through compliance with applicable industry standards
and regulations.
(4) To encourage the joint use of any new antenna support
structures to reduce the number of such structures needed in the future.
(5) To promote the health, safety and welfare of the residents
of the Borough.
B. Definitions. For the purposes of this section, the
following definitions shall apply:
ANTENNA
A device used to collect and/or transmit wireless communications
or radio signals, including panels, microwave dishes and single poles
known as "whips."
ANTENNA SUPPORT STRUCTURE
Any pole, telescoping mast, tower, tripod, lattice construction
steel structure or any other structure which supports or has attached
to it, an antenna(e).
ANTENNA SUPPORT STRUCTURE HEIGHT
The vertical distance measured from the base of an antenna
support structure at grade to the highest point of the structure,
including any antenna(e) affixed thereto. If the antenna support structure
is on a sloped grade, then the average between the highest and lowest
grades shall be used in calculating the antenna support structure
height.
EMERGENCY USE
For noncommercial communications via antenna(s) and pertaining
to governmental concerns regarding health, safety and/or welfare issues
for the public.
[Added 11-20-2003 by Ord. No. 980]
LAND SITE
A tract or parcel of land that contains a wireless communications
facility and associated parking, and may include other uses associated
with and ancillary to wireless communication transmission.
WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY
The antenna(e), antenna support structure, wireless communications
equipment building, parking and/or other structures, building, cabinets
and equipment involved in receiving or transmitting wireless communications
or radio signals.
C. Use regulations.
(1) Attachment of facilities to existing antenna support
structures.
(a)
Use by right on any local municipality-owned
sites.
(b)
Use by special exception in I - Industrial District
and on any state, county and school district-owned sites for their
own internal communication needs only.
(c)
Use by right for emergency use by either or
a combination thereof of local, county, state or federal communications
antennas. The application procedure, engineering review and building
permit procedures as provided in this chapter and the Borough Code
shall still be complied with in order to install the antenna/structure.
[Added 11-20-2003 by Ord. No. 980]
(2) Erection of new antenna support structures and wireless
communications facilities.
(a)
Use by right on any local municipality-owned
sites.
(b)
Use by special exception in I - Industrial District
and on any state, county and school district-owned sites for their
own internal communication needs only.
(c)
Use by right for emergency use by either or
a combination thereof of local, county, state or federal communications
antennas. The application procedure, engineering review and building
permit procedures as provided in this chapter and the Borough Code
shall still be complied with in order to install the antenna/structure.
[Added 11-20-2003 by Ord. No. 980]
D. Standards for wireless communications facilities.
All applicants seeking to construct, erect, relocate or alter a wireless
communications facility shall comply with this chapter and shall demonstrate
to the Borough Council the following:
(1) Antenna location. The applicant shall demonstrate,
using accepted technological and documentary evidence, that the antenna
and/or antenna support structure must be located where proposed in
order to satisfy its function within the applicants regional plan
or grid system. An accurate description of each relevant "area of
service" shall be included in such evidence.
(2) Antenna height.
(a)
The applicant shall demonstrate that the antenna(e)
and antenna support structure must be at the height proposed in order
to satisfy their function in the applicant's regional plan or grid
system. The applicant shall also demonstrate that the antenna height
requested is not in excess of the minimum required to function satisfactorily.
(b)
Antenna that is attached to a support structure
such as telephone electric or utility pole, existing wireless communications,
cellular communications or personal communications services tower,
smoke stack, water tower or other similar tall structure, together
with any antenna support structure, shall not exceed the height of
the existing structure by more than 10 feet.
(c)
An antenna that is not mounted on an existing
antenna support structure shall not have an antenna height or tower
height in excess of the height restrictions in the zoning district
in which it is located.
(3) Setbacks from base of antenna support structure.
(a)
The minimum distance between the base of any
antenna support structure or and any property line or right-of-way
line shall be the largest of the following:
[1]
The minimum yard setback in the underlying zoning
district; or
[2]
One hundred percent of the proposed antenna
support structure height.
(b)
The minimum distance between the base of any
guy wire anchors and any property line or right-of-way line shall
equal 40% of the proposed antenna support structure height.
(4) Antenna support structure safety.
(a)
The applicant shall demonstrate that the proposed
antenna(e) and antenna support structure are designed and constructed
in accordance with all applicable national building standards for
such facilities and structures, including but not limited to, the
standards developed by the Electronics Industry Association, Institute
of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Telecommunications Industry
Association, American National Standards Institute and Electrical
Industry Association. The applicant shall demonstrate that the proposed
wireless communications facility is designed in such a manner so that
no part of the facility will attract/deflect lightning onto adjacent
properties.
(b)
When an antenna(e) is to be located on an existing
structure and the general public has access to the structure on which
the antenna(e) is to be located, the applicant shall provide engineering
details showing what steps have been taken to prevent microwave binding
to wiring, pipes or other metals.
(5) Safety to surrounding properties/other persons. The
applicant shall demonstrate that the proposed antenna and antenna
support structure, and entire wireless communication facility, are
safe and are in accordance with applicable Borough codes, and the
surrounding properties will not be negatively affected by antenna
support structure failure, falling ice or other debris. All antenna
support structures shall be fitted with anti-climbing devices, as
comply with industry standards.
(6) Fencing. A security fence shall be required around
the antenna support structure and other equipment, unless the antenna(e)
is mounted on an existing structure. The security fence shall be a
maximum of eight feet in height and maintained in proper condition.
No barbed wire or razor wire fencing will be permitted.
(7) Licensing and applicable regulations. If the applicant
is a commercial wireless communications company, it must demonstrate
that it is licensed by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
and provide the Borough Manager with copies of all FCC applications,
permits, approvals, licenses and site inspection records. All such
information shall be accompanied by a certification signed by two
officers of the applicant, providing that, after due inquiry, the
information being supplied is true and correct to the best of their
knowledge, information and belief. The applicant shall also provide
the Borough Manager with copies of all applicable federal regulations
with which it is required to comply and a schedule of estimated FCC
inspections.
(8) Proof of inspection. The owner of an antenna support
structure shall submit to the Borough Engineer proof of the annual
inspection of the antenna support structure and antenna(e) by an independent
professional engineer as required by the ANSI/EIA/TIA-222-E Code.
Based upon the results of such an inspection, the Borough Council
may require removal or repair of the wireless communications facility.
(9) Inspection by Engineer. A structural engineer, registered in Pennsylvania, shall attest to the proposed antenna support structure's ability to meet the structural standards of Subsection
D(4) preceding, herein, or those offered by either the Electronic Industries Association or the Telecommunication Industry Associations and certify the proper attachment of antenna(e) and proper construction of the foundation and the erection of the antenna support structure.
(10)
Fully automated/required parking. The wireless
communication facility shall be fully automated and not require any
maintenance workers to be present on a full-time basis. Adequate parking
shall be required for all maintenance workers, with a minimum of two
spaces provided. All parking spaces shall be constructed to conform
to applicable stormwater management regulations.
(11)
Site plan. A full site plan shall be required
for all wireless communications facilities, showing all existing and
proposed structures and improvements, including but not limited to,
the antenna(e), antenna support structure, building, fencing, landscape,
buffering, and ingress and egress; the plan shall include all necessary
elevations and photo-overlays demonstrating the illustrated appearance
of all facilities against actual photographic backgrounds in each
of the four directions. The plan shall comply with the Borough Subdivision
and Land Development Ordinance, as amended.
(12)
Signs. No sign or other structure shall be mounted
on the wireless communications facility, except as may be required
by the FCC, FAA or other governmental agencies.
(13)
Lighting. Antenna support structures shall meet
all Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations. No antenna
support structure may be artificially lighted except when required
by the FAA or other governmental authority. When lighting is required
by the FAA or other governmental authority, it shall be oriented inward
so as not to project onto surrounding properties. The applicant shall
promptly report any outage or malfunction of FAA mandated lighting
to the appropriate governmental authorities.
(14)
Soil report. In the case of newly constructed
antenna support structure, a soil report complying with the standards
of Geotechnical Investigations, ANSI/EIA-222E, as amended, shall be
submitted to the Borough Engineer to document and verify the design
specifications of the foundation for the antenna support structure,
and anchors for the guy wires, if used.
(15)
Visual appearance. Antenna support structures
shall be painted silver, or have a galvanized finish or may be painted
green up to the height of nearby trees to disguise its appearance.
All wireless communications equipment buildings and other accessory
facilities shall be aesthetically and architecturally compatible with
the surrounding environment and shall maximize the use of like-facades
to blend with the existing surroundings and neighboring buildings
to the greatest extent possible.
(16)
Additional development regulations.
(a)
Sole use on a lot. A wireless communications
facility is permitted as a sole use on a lot subject to the minimum
lot area and yards complying with the requirements for the applicable
zoning district, except as modified herein.
(b)
Combined with another use. A wireless communications
facility may be permitted on a property with an existing use, or on
a vacant parcel in combination with another industrial, municipal
or other use subject to the following conditions:
[1]
The existing use on the property must be a permitted
use in the applicable district or any lawful nonconforming use, and
need not be affiliated with the wireless communications facility.
[2]
Minimum lot area: minimum lot area for a land
site shall be 3,600 square feet.
[3]
Where the wireless communications facility is
located on a property with another principal use, vehicular access
to the wireless communications facility shall, whenever feasible,
be provided along the circulation driveways of the existing use. The
applicant shall present documentation that the owner of the property
has granted an easement for the proposed facility.
(c)
Combined with an existing structure. An antenna(e)
may be attached to an existing structure or building subject to the
conditions that vehicular access to the wireless communications facility
shall not interfere with the parking or vehicular circulation on the
site for the principal use.
(17)
Maintenance. The wireless communication facility
shall be maintained and kept in good repair as required by Federal
Law H.R. 6180/S. 2882, the Telecommunications Authorization Act of
1992, including amendments to Sections 303(q) and 503(b)(5) of the
Communications Act of 1934 and all Borough ordinances not inconsistent
therewith. Every year the facility owner shall certify to the Borough
of the structural integrity of the wireless communication facility.
(18)
Landscaping - newly-constructed antenna support
structures. The following landscaping shall be required to screen
as much of a newly constructed antenna support structure, the fence
surrounding the newly constructed antenna support structure, and any
other new-constructed ground-level features (such as a building) as
possible and, in general, soften the appearance of the wireless communications
facility.
(a)
The disturbance of the existing topography shall
be minimized, unless such disturbance would result in less visual
impact of the facility on the surrounding area.
(b)
Existing vegetation on and around the land site
shall be preserved to the greatest extent possible. Any tree or vegetative
element which dies must be replaced within one month, ground permitting.
(c)
An evergreen screen shall be required to surround
the antenna support structure. The screen can be either a hedge (planted
three feet on center maximum) or a row of evergreen trees (planted
10 feet on center maximum). The evergreen screen shall be a minimum
height of six feet at planting, and shall grow to a minimum of 15
feet at maturity.
(d)
Where the wireless communication facility abuts
residentially developed land, a residential zoning district, public
land, or streets, the land site perimeter shall be landscaped with
at least one row of deciduous trees, not less than 3 1/2 inches
in caliper, spaced not more than 30 feet apart, on center, and within
25 feet of the land site boundary, as well as at least one row of
evergreen trees or shrubs, at least 14 feet high when planted and
spaced not more than 15 feet apart and within 40 feet of the land
site boundary.
(19)
Notification. All applicants seeking to construct,
erect, relocate or alter a wireless communications facility shall
demonstrate that all property owners within a two-hundred-foot radius
of the proposed antenna support structure have been provided written
notice of the applicant's intent to construct, erect, relocate or
alter a wireless communications facility. Such notice shall also contain
the date and time of the hearing before the Media Borough Planning
Commission where the applicant will appear and demonstrate compliance
with the provisions of this chapter.
(20)
Interference. In the event the wireless communications
facility causes interference with the radio or television reception
of any Borough resident for a period of three continuous days, the
resident shall notify the operator of the facility of such interference
and the applicant, at the operator's sole expense, shall thereafter
ensure that any interference problems are promptly corrected.
(21)
Abandonment/height reduction. It being the legislative
finding of the Borough Council of the Borough of Media that wireless
communications facilities which have been abandoned present a danger
to the health, safety and welfare of the general public, all abandoned
structures shall be removed no more than 90 days after abandonment.
The owner shall be responsible for any demolition costs related to
the facilities. If in the future, technology is developed that the
state-of-the art for such facilities permits antennae of a lesser
height, the facilities owner shall be required to reduce the height
of its antenna to the lower height that new technology permits within
one year of written notification by Borough.
(22)
Annual report. In January of each year, the
owner of any wireless communications facility shall pay the registration
fee established from time to time by resolution of the Borough Council
and shall provide the Borough Manager with the following information:
(a)
The name and address of the owner of the wireless
communications facility and telephone number of the appropriate contact
person in case of emergency.
(b)
The name and address of the property owner on
which the wireless communications facility is located.
(c)
The location of the wireless communications
facility by geographic coordinates, indicating the latitude and longitude.
(d)
Output frequency of the transmitter.
(e)
The type of modulation, digital format and class
of service.
(g)
The certified and effective radiated power of
the antenna(e).
(h)
The number of transmitters, channels and antenna(e).
(i)
A copy of the owner's or operator's FCC authorization.
(k)
Power input to the antenna(e).
(l)
Distance to nearest base station.
(m)
A certification signed by two officers of the
applicant that the wireless communications facility is continuing
to comply with this chapter and all applicable governmental regulations.
(23)
Federal Communications Commission license/certificate
of insurance. The applicant shall submit a copy of its current Federal
Communications Commission license; the name, address and emergency
telephone number for the operator of the wireless communication facility;
and a certificate of insurance evidencing general liability coverage
in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence covering the communications
tower and communications antenna.
E. Standards for special exceptions.
(1) Burden of proof. The applicant shall have the duty
of presenting evidence and the duty of presenting all studies and
materials required herein, as well as the additional burden of persuading
the Zoning Hearing Board that:
(a)
All standards as contained in this chapter have
been complied with; and
(b)
The following additional specific special exceptions
standards have been met.
(c)
That the proposed facilities will not be injurious
to health, safety and welfare of the community.
(2) Designed for collocation; notice to other users. In
order to reduce the number of antenna support structures needed in
the Borough in the future, the proposed antenna support structure
shall also be required to accommodate, where possible, other users,
including other wireless communication, cellular communication and
personal communication service providers companies, and local police,
fire and ambulance companies. Applicants shall provide documentary
evidence that all other authorized users have been contacted by the
applicant with an offer of collocation on the applicant's proposed
antenna support structure.
(3) Review of site alternatives for new structures. If
the applicant proposes to build an antenna support structure [as opposed
to mounting the antenna(e) on an existing structure], the applicant
shall demonstrate with documentary evidence that it has contacted
the owners of structures of suitable location and height (such as
smoke stacks, water towers and buildings housing existing antenna
support structures) within a one-mile radius of the site proposed,
requested for permission to install the antenna(e) on those structures,
and has been denied. An application to construct a new antenna support
structure will be denied if the applicant has not made a good faith
effort to mount the antenna(e) on an existing structure as set forth
in this subsection.
F. Submission of plans. All plans for the erection of
wireless communication facilities shall be submitted to and be reviewed
by the Borough Planning Commission for compliance with local Subdivision
and Land Development Ordinance, with the exception of new antenna(e)
attached to existing structures in the I-Industrial District or municipal
use sites. The Borough Engineer and Solicitor shall review the plans
for compliance with this chapter and any other applicable local regulations
and evidence of review and approval of other agencies with jurisdiction
over such facilities. The cost of review fees shall be reimbursed
to the Borough by the owner. These fees shall be in addition to any
applicable Borough building permit fees.
[Added 7-15-2004 by Ord. No. 994]
A. No flag lots shall be permitted within the Borough
of Media for any zoning districts.
B. Common or shared driveways shall be permitted, but
only if a legal agreement acceptable to the Borough Solicitor shall
be in place among the owners of all real estate parcels having access
to the common or shared driveway. The legal agreement shall establish
access provisions and major responsibilities, including maintenance,
plowing, vegetation control, and cost sharing. The legal agreement
must be recorded with the Recorder of Deeds of Delaware County and
indexed against all real estate parcels having access to the common
or shared driveway. This requirement applies to all driveway-sharing
agreements or arrangements established or changed after adoption of
this subsection.
[Amended 9-18-2014 by Ord. No. 1111]
[Added 10-21-2010 by Ord. No. 1077]
Notwithstanding anything contained in this Chapter
311 to the contrary, in all zoning districts any propane tank shall be located at least 10 feet from all property lines of the property on which such propane tank is located.
[Added 10-15-2015 by Ord.
No. 1119]
A. Purpose. There exists in the R-1, R-2 and R-3 Residential Districts
of the Borough competing demands for off-street parking spaces and
the maintenance of the traditional pedestrian-oriented character of
such residential neighborhoods. The installation of new curb cuts
and driveways in existing developed residential neighborhoods may
result in the elimination of at least one on-street parking space
and adversely affect the traditional appearance of the neighborhood.
The purpose of this section is to impose regulations on the installation
and construction of new curb cuts. parking spaces and driveways on
existing developed residential properties that are intended to balance
the competing goals of providing off-street parking spaces and preserving
the traditional character of residential neighborhoods.
B. Installation in R-1, R-2 and R-3 Residential Districts.
(1)
In the R-1. R-2 and R-3 Residential Districts, any new curb
cut, driveway and parking space shall not be placed in front of the
residential structure on the property. Rather, any new curb cut, driveway
and parking spaces may be constructed only in the area between the
residential structure and the side property line or the rear property
line. Any new driveway shall extend at least 20 feet beyond the front
façade of the residential structure on the property so that
a vehicle may be parked beyond such front façade, rather than
in the front yard of the property.
(2)
No driveway shall have a width in excess of 12 feet in the front
yard of any property or 20 feet at any point beyond the front facade
of the residential structure on the property.
(3)
Driveways shall be set back at least three feet from any side
property line; provided, however, that any driveway shared by adjacent
properties shall not be subject to this subsection.
(4)
If there is not sufficient space in the side yard for a driveway,
then it is the intention of this section that no cut curb, driveway
or parking space be constructed or installed on the property.
C. Exemption of compliant driveways from limitation on maximum impervious cover. Any such curb cut, driveway and/or parking space that complies with the foregoing requirements of Subsection
B above shall be exempted from the calculation for determining maximum impervious surface requirements applicable in the R-1, R-2 and R-3 Residential Districts contained in this chapter, provided that the stormwater from the driveway footprint is managed in a manner satisfactory to the Media Borough Engineer.
D. Limit of one curb cut per lot. In no event shall any property located
in the R-1, R-2 or R-3 Residential District have more than one curb
cut from a public street onto the property.
E. Placement to minimize loss of on-street parking spaces. Any new curb
cut for a driveway on any property located in the R-1, R-2 and R-3
Residential Districts shall be installed on the property in such location
as will minimize the loss of on-street parking spaces, as determined
by the Zoning Officer.