Borough of Hummelstown, PA Part 6 "R-SF" RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT SINGLE-FAMILY

§ 27-601 Purpose.

[Ord. 88-7, 5/12/1988]

The Residential Single-Family District is comprised of those areas where single family detached dwelling are predominant, and includes certain undeveloped areas where similar development could be extended. The purpose of this District is to stabilize and protect certain areas of the Borough where a pattern of single-family development has been established, and to promote a suitable environment for family life.

§ 27-602 Permitted Uses.

[Ord. 88-7, 5/12/1988; as amended by Ord. 2001-3, 10/18/2001, § 2]

1. Single-family detached and semi-detached dwellings.

2. Family care facilities.

3. Family day care homes.

4. Cluster subdivision/land development in accordance with Part 8 herein.

5. Churches or similar places of worship, parish house, convents.

6. Home gardening.

7. Cemeteries and monument sales.

8. Municipal uses, public libraries, firehouses and museums.

9. Public parks, playgrounds and municipal recreation areas.

10. Public and private schools.

11. Public utility and communication uses where operation requirements necessitate locating within the District.

12. Signs, when erected and maintained in accordance with Part 18 herein.

13. Uses and buildings customarily accessory and incidental to any permitted use.[1]

[1] Editor's Note: Former Subsection 14, regarding personal wireless service facilities attached to certain tall structures, and Subsection 15, regarding personal wireless facilities attached to public-owned structures, which immediately followed this subsection, were repealed by Ord. 2016-1, 7/21/2016.

§ 27-603 Special Exceptions.

[Ord. 88-7, 5/12/1988]

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 Part 21 herein.

1. Public and private nursery and day care activities.

2. Home occupations, except bed-and-breakfast establishments.

[Amended by Ord. No. 2019-4, 11/21/2019]

3. Accessory apartments.

4. Group care facilities.

5. Group day care homes.

6. (Reserved)[1]

[1] Editor's Note: Former Subsection 6, Medical centers, was repealed by Ord. No. 2017-4, 11/16/2017.

7. Nursing homes.

8. Clubs, lodges and fraternal organizations.

9. Funeral homes.

10. Wind energy conversion systems (WACS).

11. Radio and television antennas.

§ 27-604 Height Regulations.

[Ord. 88-7, 5/12/1988]

1. The height of a building shall not exceed 35 feet.

2. The height of an accessory building shall not exceed 15 feet.

§ 27-605 Lot Area Regulations.

[Ord. 88-7, 5/12/1988]

1. For each type of dwelling, the lot area per dwelling unit shall be not less than indicated below:

A. Single-family detached dwelling, 7,500 square feet.

B. Single-family semi-detached dwelling, 4,000 square feet per dwelling unit.

C. Other permitted dwelling types, refer to Part 7, § 27-705 herein.

2. For a permitted nonresidential use, the lot area shall be based upon required setbacks, coverage, parking and loading/unloading standards, but in no instance shall be less than 7,500 square feet.

§ 27-606 Lot Width Regulations.

[Ord. 88-7, 5/12/1988]

1. For single-family detached dwellings and permitted nonresidential uses, the minimum lot width at the building setback line shall be not less than 75 feet for an interior lot and not less than 90 feet for a corner lot.

2. For single-family semi-detached dwellings, the minimum lot width at the building setback line shall be not less than 40 feet for an interior lot and not less than 60 feet for a corner lot.

3. For other dwelling types, refer to Part 7, § 27-705 herein.

§ 27-607 Yard Regulations.

[Ord. 88-7, 5/12/1988]

Each lot shall have front, side and rear yards of not less than the depth or width indicated below:

1. Front yard. There shall be a front setback line determined as follows: Where buildings exist in the same block on either side of the street, the setback line of the building to be constructed shall be at least the average of buildings constructed within the same block. In measuring to determine said building line, open porches shall not be construed as part of the building. In blocks where no buildings exist on either side of the street, the setback line of the building shall be 25 feet. In the case of a corner lot, there shall be two front yards.

2. Side yards. On an interior lot, the minimum side yard setback shall be 10 feet. On a corner lot, the side yard abutting the street shall be not less than 25 feet.

3. Rear yard. The rear yard depth shall be no less than 20 feet.

4. For permitted yard reductions refer to Part 14 herein.

§ 27-608 Density.

[Ord. 88-7, 5/12/1988]

The gross density for the Residential-Single Family District shall be five units per acre. Density shall be based upon gross acreage, total land area of tract.

§ 27-609 Coverage Regulations.

[Ord. 88-7, 5/12/1988]

1. For single-family detached and semi-detached dwellings, lot coverage shall not exceed 30%.

2. Lot coverage for other dwelling types shall be in accordance with Part 7, § 27-705 herein.

3. Unless otherwise specified within Part 16 herein, lot coverage for permitted non-residential uses shall not exceed 40%.

4. At least 20% of the lot area shall be maintained in a vegetative cover.

§ 27-610 Off-Street Parking/Access.

[Ord. 88-7, 5/12/1988]

Parking and access shall be provided in accordance with Part 17 and 21 herein.