A.
The Zoning Map is composed of a series of zoning districts. The boundaries
between zoning districts are, unless otherwise indicated, either the
center lines of streets, alleys, rights-of-way, lot lines, railroads,
rivers or such lines extended.
B.
The water surface and the land under the water surface of all waterways
not otherwise zoned are placed in the same zoning district as the
land which it abuts as shown on the Zoning Map. Where the zoning districts
shown on the Zoning Map are different on opposite sides of the water
area, then the zoning district on each side extends to the center
line or midpoint of the water area.
C.
Where zoning district boundaries are not clearly fixed by the above
methods, they will be determined by the use of the scale of the Zoning
Map.
D.
Where a street or alley shown on the Zoning Map is officially vacated
by replatting or otherwise, the land formerly in such street or alley
right-of-way is included within the zoning district of adjoining lot(s)
on either side of the vacated street or alley. Where the street or
alley was a district boundary between two or more different zoning
districts, the district boundary is the former center line of the
vacated street or alley.
E.
When there is disagreement on the location of zoning district boundaries,
the Zoning Hearing Board will decide, as the Board has the power and
duty of interpreting the intent of the Zoning Map in accordance with
the spirit and purpose of the Zoning Ordinance of Millvale Borough.
F.
Records of all Zoning Map amendments are located on file in Millvale
Borough's Municipal Building Administrative Office.
G.
Millvale Borough is divided into zoning districts as shown on the
Zoning Map of Millvale Borough, which is referred to as the "Official
Zoning Map," together with all explanations on it, is adopted by reference
and declared to be a part of this chapter.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: The Zoning Map is on file in the Borough offices.
H.
The Zoning Map of Millvale Borough is identified by the signature
of the President of the Borough Council, attested by the Borough Manager/Borough
Secretary and bears the seal of Millvale Borough under the following
words: "This is to certify that this is the Zoning Map referred to
in Ordinance Number 2576 of Millvale Borough, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania,"
together with the date of adoption of this chapter.
I.
No changes of any nature are made in the Official Zoning Map or except
in conformity with the procedures set forth in this chapter. Any unauthorized
change will be considered a violation of this chapter.
J.
The Official Zoning Map, located in Millvale Borough's Municipal
Building Administrative Office, is the final authority as to the current
zoning status in Millvale Borough.
K.
Any amendments, legally adopted to change any zoning district boundaries
of the Zoning Map, are to be noted on the map by ordinance number
and date of adoption of the amendment.
L.
Borough Council may, by ordinance, update the parcel lines as available
from Allegheny County on the Zoning Map, noting the applicable date
and source on the map.
Table 1 identifies which land uses are permissible in each of
the Borough's zoning districts.[1] After locating the zoning district in which the lot is
located, use the listing of uses described in the table to determine
what uses are permissible as a use by right, by conditional use and
as a use by special exception. If no symbol exists, the use is not
permissible in that zoning district. In accordance with the Pennsylvania
Municipalities Planning Code, the Borough, having prepared a multi-municipal
Comprehensive Plan with the Boroughs of Etna and Sharpsburg, shares
land uses with the Boroughs of Etna and Sharpsburg. See the Zoning
Ordinances of Etna Borough and/or Sharpsburg Borough for any land
use not noted as permissible in any zoning district of Millvale Borough
and subsequent definitions.
[1]
Editor's Note: Table 1 is included as an attachment to this chapter.
A.
District dimensions.
(1)
Typical lot configuration.
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(2)
[1]
Editor's Note: Said table is included as an attachment to this chapter.
[2]
Editor's Note: Said table is included as an attachment to this chapter.
(3)
Building Typologies by Street.[3] Building height, unless permitted by § 312-20D, shall not exceed 40 feet.
[3]
Editor's Note: Said table is included as an attachment to this chapter.
(4)
Building coverage.
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Zone
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Minimum Lot Size
(square feet)
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Maximum Lot Coverage
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R-1
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2,000 per dwelling unit
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50%
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R-2
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2,000 per dwelling unit
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50%
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S
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2,000 per dwelling unit or per nonresidential use
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50%
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C
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3,500 per unit
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95%
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I
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20,000
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35%
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RF
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NA
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70%
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RO
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15,000
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70%
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In addition to the procedural requirements for applications
as outlined by the Borough (on record at the Millvale Borough Municipal
Building Administrative Office), the following serves as a general
guide for the content of applications applicable to this chapter:
A.
Applications for land within the Riverfront Overlay as submitted
for Borough Planning Commission review.
(1)
Step 1: Development Overview. In accordance with the Borough Application
Form for Land within the Riverfront Overlay, the Development Overview
shall present the overall proposed development, relationship(s) of
land uses, the scale, quantity and density of development, generally
anticipated phasing and vehicular/pedestrian circulation.
(2)
Step 2: Immediate Phase-Specific Plan. Following Borough Planning
Commission review and recommendation associated with the Development
Overview, the Immediate Phase-Specific Plan shall present the portion(s)
of development that is proposed for immediate Borough approval.
B.
Applications for land within the Design Overlay as submitted for
Borough staff review.
(1)
Application form and plan package.
(2)
Design Overlay Checklist. To uphold the intent of the community planning
and development objectives and policies, these design standards are
intended to apply to all development in the C District, including
those proposed as part of building permit.
(a)
Application review and approval process.
[1]
These standards apply to the formal review of proposed development
within the Design Overlay. The application review process is triggered
for any applicant seeking new construction or exterior changes or
alteration to an existing building. Conformance with the Design Overlay
standards may be reviewed concurrently with development, change of
land use or building permit application.
[2]
Any application identifying a proposed request for modification
to these standards shall be subject to Borough Planning Commission
review and recommendation. Borough Council reserves the right to grant
modifications to these standards based upon findings from application
review and subsequent Planning Commission recommendation.
(b)
The purpose of these standards is to provide regulations and
written and graphic standards to:
[1]
Implement the Borough's Comprehensive Plan and related planning
documents.
[2]
Create standards that are sensitive to the context of the Borough
and architectural character of the community's traditional neighborhoods
and downtown.
[3]
Address the legislative intent of each design standard within
this article.
[4]
Promote general consistency of the built environment within
the Borough. Buildings play a critical role in defining and activating
streets which in turn define the Neighborhood Development Overlay
area.
(c)
Overall intent for general consistency.
[1]
Borough intent.
[2]
Standards. Planning, design, construction and maintenance of
new and/or redeveloped buildings, structures, public realm, landscapes
and hardscapes are to be generally consistent with this article.
(3)
Criteria.
(a)
Building location (build-to line).
[2]
Standards.
[a]
Buildings shall be located on a build-to line adjoining
the sidewalk.
[b]
New buildings on a block shall be located in alignment
with existing buildings.
[c]
For a lot with a front lot line of 30 feet or greater
in width, a maximum of 25% of the front face of the building may be
set back a maximum of three feet from the front line of the building.
[d]
Buildings shall be located to anchor street corners,
except where a Borough open space may be located.
[e]
No accessory structure, utilities or dumpsters
shall be located between the front line of a building and the front
lot line.
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(d)
Building frontage.
[2]
Standards.
[a]
Primary entrances of buildings must be located
on public streets or open spaces and must be easily identifiable;
buildings must not be oriented to front on parking or service areas.
[b]
A minimum of 60% of the square footage of the facade
adjacent to the right-of-way on the ground floor shall be window surface
area. On each story above the ground floor, the facade of said story
shall have a transparency of at least 35% of the gross square footage
of said facade.
[c]
No more than 30% of the window surface area for
the ground floor facade shall be blocked by interior fixtures, opaque
surfaces and/or signs unless such a fixture is used for the display
of merchandise visible to patrons from the street.
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(e)
Building massing.
[1]
Objective. Vertically proportioned buildings are to predominate
neighborhood development.
[2]
Standards.
[a]
Buildings are to be taller than they are wide or
have a facade design that emphasizes vertical proportions.
[b]
Building massing should reflect human-scaled elements.
[c]
Any new or redeveloped existing building visible
from the public right-of-way shall contain a minimum of two stories
from grade. Each story shall be capable of occupancy by a use as permitted
within the underlying zoning district/overlay.
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(f)
Building materials.
[2]
Standards.
[a]
Building facades visible from Borough streets should
use durable, high-quality materials with brick and finished wood preferred.
Masonry, stone and terra cotta, along with detailing, are acceptable
secondary materials.
[b]
To retain established neighborhood character and
transparencies, the following materials are prohibited on all facades
visible from public streets: particle board, plywoods and plastic
sheathing; asphalt and fiberglass shingles as siding, vinyl siding,
mirrored glass, industrial metal panels, concrete masonry units including
prefinished types, exposed aggregate precast concrete block, exterior
finish insulation systems and simulated brick.
[c]
Use of the following materials is discouraged:
vinyl siding, wood roof shingles, split-faced concrete, reflective
glass and imitation stone.
[d]
Roofscapes must be considered as important aspects
of building design, as they are visible from the higher elevations
of surrounding communities and Route 28. Roofing materials must be
selected to be visually pleasing. Arrangement of mechanical equipment
must be orderly and either screened or painted.
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(g)
Lighting.
[1]
Objective.
[a]
Lighting must create a safe, attractive nighttime
environment.
[b]
Lighting must express a hierarchy of pedestrian
and vehicular zones.
[c]
Lighting must define building entrances as well
as highlight architectural and landscaping features.
[d]
Lighting must provide the required functional lighting
for safety and clarity of movement.
[e]
Lighting must minimize negative impacts such as
high illumination levels, distracting glare and spillover into surrounding
areas.
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[2]
Standards.
[a]
Building illumination. Illumination must be indirect
(no light source visible). Indirect wall lighting, overhead downlighting
or interior illumination which spills outside is encouraged.
[b]
Building entrance and architectural features should
be clearly highlighted and defined.
[c]
Parking areas should be well lit and accented to
provide a safe environment. Fixtures should be selected to minimize
distracting glare and hazardous interference of any kind while complementing
the scale of surrounding buildings.
[d]
Open spaces. Maximum pole height of 14 feet should
be used.
(4)
Building permit form is on file at the Millvale Borough Administrative
Offices.
