Borough of East Lansdowne, PA Part 3 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT

§ 27-300 Purpose.

The purpose of this district is to preserve and maintain the integrity of the unique, historic, and primarily residential character of the district while allowing for the reasonable use of its structures and land, preserving open space, and providing for and regulating accessory uses and home occupations and certain nonresidential uses as permitted under certain conditions.

§ 27-301 Uses Permitted by Right.

Land, buildings, or premises shall be used by right for only one or more of the following uses:

1. Single-family detached dwelling.

2. Single-family semidetached dwelling (twin).

3. Family-based community residence facility, subject to § 27-609.

4. Family day-care home (see § 27-619).

5. Church or other place of worship, including parish house and Sunday school or similar accessory building or use.

6. Public library, school, or other educational institution.

7. Park, playground, or recreational area.

8. Community facility, including Borough Hall and firehouse.

9. Wireless communications facility, subject to applicable provisions of § 27-902 and Part 9.

§ 27-302 Uses Permitted by Special Exception.

The following uses shall be permitted by special exception when authorized by the Zoning Hearing Board, subject to the applicable provisions of Part 5:

1. Conversion of a dwelling unit, subject to § 27-505.

2. Group day-care home, subject to § 27-506.

3. Major home occupation and professional office, subject to § 27-504.

4. Wireless communications facility, subject to applicable provisions of § 27-902 and Part 9.

§ 27-303 Accessory Uses and Structures.

The following uses are permitted as accessory uses incidental to the uses permitted by right:

1. Off-street parking in accordance with Part 8 of this chapter.

2. No-impact home-based business, subject to § 27-605.

3. Satellite antenna, subject to § 27-607.

4. Garage or shed for the exclusive purpose of storing vehicles or household goods belonging to and intended for the use of the occupant of the principal use.

5. Small collection facility for recycling on public land only, subject to § 27-618.

6. Sign, when erected and maintained in accordance with Part 7 of this chapter.

7. Any accessory use on the same lot with and customarily incidental to any of the above permitted uses and not detrimental to the neighborhood.

§ 27-304 Area and Bulk Regulations.

1. Single-Family Detached Dwelling Units.

Standard		Size
Lot area		6,000 square feet minimum
Lot width		50 feet minimum
Building coverage		30% maximum
Impervious surface		50% maximum
Front yard setback		25 feet minimum
Side yards
	Main building	20 feet aggregate and 8 feet minimum (each side)
	Accessory building	3 feet minimum (each side)
Rear yard
	Main building	25 feet minimum
	Accessory building	3 feet minimum
Height
	Main building	35 feet or 3 stories maximum
	Accessory building	15 feet or 1 story maximum

2. Single-Family Semidetached Dwelling Units.

Standard		Size
Lot area		3,000 square feet minimum
Lot width		30 feet minimum
Building coverage		40% maximum
Impervious surface		60% maximum
Front yard setback		25 feet minimum
Side yard
	Main building	1 side yard, not less than 10 feet in width
	Accessory building	3 feet minimum
Rear yard
	Main building	25 feet minimum
	Accessory building	3 feet minimum
Height
	Main building	35 feet or 3 stories maximum
	Accessory building	15 feet or 1 story maximum