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Editor’s Note: The title of Part 8 was amended by Ord.
975, 6/16/2016.
[Ord. 766, 5/16/1996, § 8.1; as amended by Ord.
975, 6/16/2016]
The R-3 High-Density Residential District is comprised of the
highest permitted density of residential uses. A mix of housing types
is encouraged. This district is located in proximity to the infrastructure
to support higher-density development, such as transportation infrastructure,
public water and sewer utilities, and commercial districts. Certain
nonresidential uses are allowed by right, or by special exception,
to provide for convenient access to the higher concentration of residents.
This district generally coincides with public utility service areas.
As a result, permitted densities and housing types require the use
of these public utilities.
[Ord. 766, 5/16/1996, § 8.2; as amended by Ord.
882, 2/15/2007]
1.
Single-family detached dwellings.
2.
Single-family semidetached dwellings.
3.
Two-family detached dwellings.
4.
Single-family attached dwellings (rowhouses or townhouses).
5.
Conversion apartments.
6.
Bed-and-breakfast establishments (up to three rooms).
7.
Municipal buildings and facilities.
8.
Public utility and communication uses where operation requirements
necessitate locating within the district.
9.
No-impact home occupations.
10.
Short-term lodging accommodations not to exceed two transient occupants
in accordance with § 1332.
[Added by Ord. 983, 11/16/2017]
11.
Rooming units not to exceed three rooms which may house a maximum
of three individuals.
[Added by Ord. 983, 11/16/2017]
12.
Accessory dwelling unit in accordance with § 1333.
[Added by Ord. 983, 11/16/2017]
[Ord. 766, 5/16/1996, § 8.3; as amended by Ord.
882, 2/15/2007]
The following special exceptions may be permitted by the Zoning
Hearing Board, following review and comment by the Planning Commission,
pursuant to standards and criteria as set forth in the supplemental
regulations, Part 13, and the special exception regulations, Part
14:
[Ord. 766, 5/16/1996, § 8.4]
An accessory structure or use on the same lot which is customarily
incidental to a permitted principal use, with the exception of a home
occupation. Each accessory use shall comply with the provisions contained
in the supplemental regulations.
[Ord. 766, 5/16/1996, § 8.5; as amended by Ord.
882, 2/15/2007]
The following conditional uses may be permitted by Borough Council,
following review and comment by the Planning Commission, pursuant
to standards and criteria as set forth in the supplemental regulations,
Part 13, and the conditional use regulations, Part 15:
A.
Apartments, garden apartments, apartment houses.
B.
Public and private schools.
C.
Day-care centers.
D.
Group homes for no more than eight individuals, including staff and
supervisory personnel.
E.
Bed-and-breakfast establishments for more than four rooms.
F.
Funeral homes.
G.
Nursing homes.
H.
Clubs, lodges and fraternal organizations.
[Ord. 766, 5/16/1996, § 8.6]
The height of a building shall not exceed 35 feet.
[Ord. 766, 5/16/1996, § 8.7; as amended by Ord.
882, 2/15/2007; and by Ord. No. 990, 1/17/2019]
1.
Lot area, lot width and lot depth requirements of not less than the
following dimensions shall be provided for each structure or use hereafter
erected, established or altered for any use permitted within this
district. The minimum lot area, lot width and lot depth requirements
are established for each dwelling unit.
|
Use
|
Lot Width
| ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Lot Area
(square feet)
|
Street
(feet)
|
Setback
(feet)
|
Lot Depth
(feet)
| ||
|
Single-family detached
|
6,000
|
55
|
60
|
100
| |
|
Single-family semidetached
|
3,000/unit
|
30
|
30
|
100
| |
|
Single-family attached
|
2,500/unit
|
20
|
20
|
100
| |
|
Two-family detached
|
3,000/unit
|
551
|
601
|
100
| |
|
Conversion apartments
|
4,000
|
45
|
50
|
100
| |
|
Apartment dwellings on lots with a net lot area greater than
or equal to 10 acres
|
3,000/unit
|
55
|
60
|
100
| |
|
Apartment dwellings on lots with a net lot area less than 10
acres
|
4,500/unit
|
55
|
60
|
100
| |
|
Nonresidential uses
|
5,000
|
55
|
60
|
100
| |
|
1 per dwelling unit
| |||||
2.
Coverage regulations. Lot coverage shall not exceed 50%. The remainder
of the lot must be maintained in a vegetative cover or natural state,
with at least 25% of the front yard area maintained as grass.
[Ord. 766, 5/16/1996, § 8.8]
The following setback regulations apply to all uses permitted
within this district unless otherwise specified herein:
[Ord. 766, 5/16/1996, § 8.9]
Parking and access shall be provided in accordance with Part
16.
