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NC Neighborhood Center District
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Lot Occupation
Details
For further information about Lot Occupation, please reference
§ 155-3.4: Lot occupation.
in the online Code.
Lot width
16 ft. minimum
Lot area
1,600 sq. ft. minimum
Impervious surface
70% maximum
Frontage occupation
70% maximum
Setbacks
Details
For further information about Setbacks, please reference
§ 155-3.5: Frontages.
in the online Code.
Where a lot abuts a property in an LDR, MDR1, or MDR2 District, the side and rear setback for the lot shall be that required of the abutting lot's district. The setback shall be adjusted to provide a twenty-foot-wide buffer where required.
Where a lot abuts a property zoned LDR, MDR1, or MDR2, there shall be a buffer of 20 feet in width along the rear property line and side property line extending to the front yard setback.
Where a lot abuts a railroad right-of-way at the side or rear with a LDR District on the opposite side of the railroad, the portion of the VC, NC or TC lot abutting the railroad shall include a buffer of 15 feet in width.
Garage location shall be according to
§ 155-8.4: Parking location.
Front, principal building
12 ft. minimum/15 ft. maximum
Side, principal building
0 ft. or 5 ft. minimum or equal to the abutting zone, whichever is greater. Zero-foot side yard setback only applies where there is a shared party wall.
Rear, principal building
None
Front (from rear of PB), accessory buildings
20 ft. minimum
Front corner, accessory buildings
10 ft. minimum
Side, accessory buildings
0 ft. or 5 ft. minimum
Rear, accessory buildings
5 ft. minimum
Building Height
Details
For further information about Building Height, please reference
§ 155-3.3: Building height.
in the online Code.
Principal building
2 stories up to 35 feet maximum
Accessory building
n/a
Accessory structure
1 story up to 15 ft.
Frontage Yard Types
Details
For further information about Frontage Yard Types, please reference
§ 155-3.5D
in the online Code.
Permitted
Shallow yard, Urban yard, Pedestrian forecourt
Façade Types
Details
For further information about Façade Types, please reference
§ 155-3.5I
in the online Code.
Permitted
Stoop, Common entry, Arcade/colonnade, Gallery, Storefront
Parking
Details
For further information about Parking, please reference
Article VIII: Parking Standards
in the online Code.
Notes
Abbreviations
PB - Principal Building
DU - Duplex
SF - Single-family
LMF - Large multifamily
SMF - Small multifamily
QU - Quad
TW - Twin
RH - Row house
Illustrations
Form Illustrations
Additional Requirements
Details
For further information about NC Dimensional Standards, please reference Table 4.3.4
here
or in the online Code.
Fences, walls and street screens
See
§ 155-4.3D
for detailed information.
Architecture standards
See
§ 155-4.3G
for detailed information.
TC1 Town Center 1
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Lot Occupation
Details
For further information about Lot Occupation, please reference
§ 155-3.4: Lot occupation.
in the online Code.
Lot width
16 ft. minimum
Lot area
1,600 sq. ft. minimum
Impervious surface
80% maximum
Frontage occupation
90% maximum
Setbacks
Details
For further information about Setbacks, please reference
§ 155-3.5: Frontages
in the online Code.
See Notes 1 and 2 in
Table 4.3.2
for more detailed information.
Garage location shall be according to
§ 155-8.4: Parking location.
Front, principal building
12 ft. minimum/15 ft. maximum
Where adjacent to the LDR, MDR1 and MDR2 Districts, each story above the third story shall be stepped back 15 feet after the third floor or 40 feet, whichever occurs first, in the front and rear.
Side, principal building
0 ft. or 5 ft. minimum or equal to the abutting zone, whichever is greater. Zero-foot side yard setback only applies where there is a shared party wall.
Rear, principal building
None
Front (from rear of PB), accessory buildings
20 ft. minimum
Front corner, accessory buildings
12 ft. minimum
Side, accessory buildings
0 ft. or 5 ft. minimum
Rear, accessory buildings
None
Building Height
Details
For further information about Building Height, please reference
§ 155-3.3: Building height.
in the online Code.
Principal building
2 stories up to 4 stories maximum
Four stories up to 50 feet with a front stepback of 15 feet after the third floor or 40 feet, whichever occurs first, subject to compliance with
§ 155-4.3C(4)
or
§ 155-4.3C(5)
.
Where adjacent to LDR, MDR1 and MDR2 Districts, each story above the third story shall be stepped back 15 feet after the third floor or 40 feet, whichever occurs first, in the front and rear.
Accessory building
n/a
Accessory structure
1 story up to 15 ft.
Frontage Yard Types
Details
For further information about Frontage Yard Types, please reference
§ 155-3.5D
in the online Code.
Permitted
Shallow yard, Urban yard, Pedestrian forecourt, Vehicular forecourt
Façade Types
Details
For further information about Façade Types, please reference
§ 155-3.5I
in the online Code.
Permitted
Common entry, Arcade/colonnade, Gallery, Storefront
Parking
Details
For further information about Parking, please reference
Article VIII: Parking Standards
in the online Code.
Notes
Abbreviations
PB - Principal Building
DU - Duplex
SF - Single-family
LMF - Large multifamily
SMF - Small multifamily
QU - Quad
TW - Twin
RH - Row house
Illustrations
Form Illustrations
Additional Requirements
Details
For further information about TC1 Dimensional Standards, please reference Table 4.3.2
here
or in the online Code.
Fences, walls and street screens
See
§ 155-4.3D
for detailed information.
Architecture standards
See
§ 155-4.3G
for detailed information.
TC2 Town Center 2
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Lot Occupation
Details
For further information about Lot Occupation, please reference
§ 155-3.4: Lot occupation.
in the online Code.
Lot width
25 ft. minimum
Lot area
5,000 sq. ft. minimum
Impervious surface
70% maximum
Frontage occupation
70% maximum
Setbacks
Details
For further information about Setbacks, please reference
§ 155-3.5: Frontages.
in the online Code.
Where a lot abuts a property zoned LDR, MDR1 or MDR2, the side and rear setback for the lot shall be that required of the abutting lot's district. The setback shall be adjusted to provide a twenty-foot-wide buffer, where required.
Where a lot abuts a property zoned LDR, MDR1, or MDR2, there shall be a buffer of 20 feet in width along the rear property line and side property line extending to the front yard setback.
Where a lot abuts a railroad right-of-way at the side or rear with a LDR District on the opposite side of the railroad, the portion of the VC or TC lot abutting the railroad shall include a buffer of 15 feet in width.
Garage location shall be according to
§ 155-8.4: Parking location.
Front, principal building
12 ft. minimum/15 ft. maximum
When there is a predominant setback established, the setback shall be greater than or equal to the predominant setback.
Where adjacent to LDR, MDR1 and MDR2 Districts, each story above the third story shall be stepped back 15 feet after the third floor or 40 feet, whichever occurs first, in the front and rear.
Side, principal building
0ft. or 5 ft. minimum or equal to the abutting zone, whichever is greater. Zero-foot side yard setback only applies where there is a shared party wall.
Rear, principal building
0
Front (from rear of PB), accessory buildings
5 ft. minimum
Front corner, accessory buildings
12 ft. minimum
Side, accessory buildings
0ft. or 5 ft. minimum
Rear, accessory buildings
5
Building Height
Details
For further information about Building Height, please reference
§ 155-3.3: Building height.
in the online Code.
Principal building
2 stories minimum to 3 stories (40 feet maximum)
Accessory building
n/a
Accessory structure
1 story up to 15 ft.
Frontage Yard Types
Details
For further information about Frontage Yard Types, please reference
§ 155-3.5D
in the online Code.
Permitted
Shallow yard, Urban yard, Pedestrian forecourt, Vehicular forecourt
Façade Types
Details
For further information about Façade Types, please reference
§ 155-3.5I
in the online Code.
Permitted
Common entry, Arcade/colonnade, Gallery, Storefront
Parking
Details
For further information about Parking, please reference
Article VIII: Parking Standards
in the online Code.
Notes
Abbreviations
PB - Principal Building
DU - Duplex
SF - Single-family
LMF - Large multifamily
SMF - Small multifamily
QU - Quad
TW - Twin
RH - Row house
Illustrations
Form Illustrations
Additional Requirements
Details
For further information about TC2 Dimensional Standards, please reference Table 4.3.3
here
or in the online Code.
Fences, walls and street screens
See
§ 155-4.3D
for detailed information.
Architecture standards
See
§ 155-4.3G
for detailed information.
VC Village Center
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Lot Occupation
Details
For further information about Lot Occupation, please reference
§ 155-3.4: Lot occupation.
in the online Code.
Lot width
16 ft. minimum
Lot area
1,600 sq. ft. minimum
Impervious surface
70% maximum
Frontage occupation
70% maximum
Setbacks
Details
For further information about Setbacks, please reference
§ 155-3.5: Frontages.
in the online Code.
Where a lot abuts a property in an LDR, MDR1, or MDR2 District, the side and rear setback for the lot shall be that required of the abutting lot's district. The setback shall be adjusted to provide a twenty-foot-wide buffer where required.
Where a lot abuts a property zoned LDR, MDR1, or MDR2, there shall be a buffer of 20 feet in width along the rear property line and side property line extending to the front yard setback.
Where a lot abuts a railroad right-of-way at the side or rear with a LDR District on the opposite side of the railroad, the portion of the VC or TC lot abutting the railroad shall include a buffer of 15 feet in width.
Garage location shall be according to
§ 155-8.4: Parking location.
Front, principal building
12 ft. minimum/15 ft. maximum.
Side, principal building
0ft. or 5 ft. minimum or equal to the abutting zone, whichever is greater. Zero-foot side yard setback only applies where there is a shared party wall.
Rear, principal building
None
Front (from rear of PB), accessory buildings
20 ft. minimum
Front corner, accessory buildings
10 ft. minimum
Side, accessory buildings
0ft. or 5 ft. minimum
Rear, accessory buildings
5 ft. minimum
Building Height
Details
For further information about Building Height, please reference
§ 155-3.3: Building height.
in the online Code.
Principal building
2 stories minimum to 3 stories up to 40 ft.
Accessory building
n/a
Accessory structure
1 story up to 15 ft.
Frontage Yard Types
Details
For further information about Frontage Yard Types, please reference
§ 155-3.5D
in the online Code.
Permitted
Shallow yard, Urban yard, Pedestrian forecourt
Façade Types
Details
For further information about Façade Types, please reference
§ 155-3.5I
in the online Code.
Permitted
Stoop, Common entry, Arcade/colonnade, Gallery, Storefront
Parking
Details
For further information about Parking, please reference
Article VIII: Parking Standards
in the online Code.
Notes
Abbreviations
PB - Principal Building
DU - Duplex
SF - Single-family
LMF - Large multifamily
SMF - Small multifamily
QU - Quad
TW - Twin
RH - Row house
Illustrations
Form Illustrations
Additional Requirements
Details
For further information about VC Dimensional Standards, please reference Table 4.3.1
here
or in the online Code.
Fences, walls and street screens
See
§ 155-4.3D
for detailed information.
Architecture standards
See
§ 155-4.3G
for detailed information.
LI Light Industrial
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Lot Occupation
Details
For further information about Lot Occupation, please reference
§ 155-3.4: Lot occupation.
in the online Code.
Lot width
100 ft. minimum
Lot area
2000 sq. ft. minimum per unit or nonresidential lot
Impervious surface
80% maximum
Refer to
§ 155-4.5C(5)
, Impervious surface.
Setbacks
Details
For further information about Setbacks, please reference
§ 155-3.5: Frontages.
and
§ 155-4.5C(4): Additional setbacks.
in the online Code.
Front, principal building
12 ft. to 15 ft. minimum
Side, principal building
0 or 25 ft. minimum
Rear, principal building
25 ft. minimum
Front (from rear of PB), accessory buildings
20 ft. minimum
Front corner, accessory buildings
12 ft. minimum
Side, accessory buildings
0 or 5 ft. minimum
Rear, accessory buildings
None
River Frontage
50 ft. minimum
Frontage shall be measured from the top of the retaining wall abutting the edge of the Schuylkill River or from an existing street. If the wall ends or is interrupted at any point, the measurement shall be taken from the linear extension of the wall equidistant from the river's edge.
Railroad right-of-way
25 ft. minimum
Building Height
Details
For further information about Building Height, please reference
§ 155-3.3: Building height.
in the online Code.
Principal building
2 stories minimum to 10 stories maximum up to 120 feet
All buildings with more than 2 stories require compliance with
§ 155-4.5L(1)
. For buildings 5 stories and above, a maximum of 2 stories may be devoted to residential uses.
Accessory building
n/a
Accessory structure
1 story up to 15 ft.
Frontage Yard Types
Details
For further information about Frontage Yard Types, please reference
§ 155-3.5D
in the online Code.
Permitted
Shallow yard, Urban yard, Pedestrian forecourt, Vehicular forecourt
Façade Types
Details
For further information about Façade Types, please reference
§ 155-3.5I
in the online Code.
Permitted
Common entry, Arcade/colonnade, Gallery, Storefront
Parking
Details
For further information about Parking, please reference
Article VIII: Parking Standards
in the online Code.
Notes
Abbreviations
PB - Principal Building
Additional Requirements
Details
For further information about LI Dimensional Standards, please reference Table 4.5.1
here
or in the online Code.
Fences, walls and street screens
See
§ 155-4.1E
for detailed information.
Architecture standards
See
§ 155-4.5H
for detailed information.
River access standards
See
§ 155-4.5L
for detailed information.
IC1 Institutional Civic 1
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Lot Occupation
Details
For further information about Lot Occupation, please reference
§ 155-3.4: Lot occupation.
in the online Code.
Lot width
150 ft. minimum
Lot area
45,000 sq. ft. minimum
Impervious surface
26% maximum
Setbacks
Details
For further information about Setbacks, please reference
§ 155-3.5: Frontages.
in the online Code.
Setback may be subject to an increase based on building height
Front, principal building
50 ft. minimum
Side, principal building
50 ft. minimum
Minimum 20 ft. buffer is required
Rear, principal building
50 ft. minimum
Minimum 20 ft. buffer is required
Building Height
Details
For further information about Building Height, please reference
§ 155-3.3: Building height.
in the online Code.
Principal building
3 stories up to 40 ft.
Maximum 4 stories or 52 feet where setbacks are increased by an additional 50 feet. Building may be 4 stories or 52 feet in height without an increased setback along the primary road.
Parking
Details
For further information about Parking, please reference
Article VIII: Parking Standards
in the online Code.
Notes
Abbreviations
PB - Principal Building
District applicability
See
§ 155-4.4C
for detailed information.
Additional Requirements
Details
For further information about IC1 Dimensional Standards, please reference Table 4.4.2.A
here
or in the online Code.
Landscape standards
(1) Landscape buffers shall comply with
§ 155-3.10: Landscape standards
.
(2) Landscaped buffers shall be a visual screen between properties and shall be as established in the Township Code,
Chapter 101: Natural Features Conservation
.
Fences, walls and street screens
See
§ 155-4.4E(3)
for detailed information.
Architecture standards
See
§ 155-4.4H
for detailed information.
IC2 Institutional Civic 2
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Lot Occupation
Details
For further information about Lot Occupation, please reference
§ 155-3.4: Lot occupation.
in the online Code.
Lot width
100 ft. minimum
Lot area
15,000 sq. ft. minimum
Impervious surface
33% maximum
Setbacks
Details
For further information about Setbacks, please reference
§ 155-3.5: Frontages.
in the online Code.
Setback may be subject to an increase based on building height
Front, principal building
40 ft. minimum
Side, principal building
50 ft. minimum
Minimum 20 ft. buffer is required
Rear, principal building
50 ft. minimum
Minimum 20 ft. buffer is required
Building Height
Details
For further information about Building Height, please reference
§ 155-3.3: Building height.
in the online Code.
Principal building
3 stories up to 40 ft.
Maximum 4 stories or 52 feet where setbacks are increased by an additional 50 feet. Building may be 4 stories or 52 feet in height without an increased setback along the primary road.
Parking
Details
For further information about Parking, please reference
Article VIII: Parking Standards
in the online Code.
Notes
Abbreviations
PB - Principal Building
District applicability
See
§ 155-4.4C
for detailed information.
Additional Requirements
Details
For further information about IC2 Dimensional Standards, please reference Table 4.4.2.B
here
or in the online Code.
Landscape standards
(1) Landscape buffers shall comply with
§ 155-3.10: Landscape standards
.
(2) Landscaped buffers shall be a visual screen between properties and shall be as established in the Township Code,
Chapter 101: Natural Features Conservation
.
Fences, walls and street screens
See
§ 155-4.4E(3)
for detailed information.
Architecture standards
See
§ 155-4.4H
for detailed information.
IC3 Institutional Civic 3
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Lot Occupation
Details
For further information about Lot Occupation, please reference
§ 155-3.4: Lot occupation.
in the online Code.
Lot width
60 ft. minimum
Lot area
7,500 sq. ft. minimum
Impervious surface
47% maximum
Setbacks
Details
For further information about Setbacks, please reference
§ 155-3.5: Frontages.
in the online Code.
Setback may be subject to an increase based on building height
Front, principal building
25 ft. minimum
Side, principal building
50 ft. minimum
Minimum 20 ft. buffer is required
Rear, principal building
50 ft. minimum
Minimum 20 ft. buffer is required
Building Height
Details
For further information about Building Height, please reference
§ 155-3.3: Building height.
in the online Code.
Principal building
3 stories up to 40 ft.
Maximum 4 stories or 52 feet where setbacks are increased by an additional 50 feet. Building may be 4 stories or 52 feet in height without an increased setback along the primary road.
Parking
Details
For further information about Parking, please reference
Article VIII: Parking Standards
in the online Code.
Notes
Abbreviations
PB - Principal Building
District applicability
See
§ 155-4.4C
for detailed information.
Additional Requirements
Details
For further information about IC3 Dimensional Standards, please reference Table 4.4.2.C
here
or in the online Code.
Landscape standards
(1) Landscape buffers shall comply with
§ 155-3.10: Landscape standards
.
(2) Landscaped buffers shall be a visual screen between properties and shall be as established in the Township Code,
Chapter 101: Natural Features Conservation
.
Fences, walls and street screens
See
§ 155-4.4E(3)
for detailed information.
Architecture standards
See
§ 155-4.4H
for detailed information.
IE1 Institutional Education 1
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Lot Occupation
Details
For further information about Lot Occupation, please reference
§ 155-3.4: Lot occupation.
in the online Code.
Lot width
150 ft. minimum
Lot area
45,000 sq. ft. minimum
Impervious surface
26% maximum
Setbacks
Details
For further information about Setbacks, please reference
§ 155-3.5: Frontages.
in the online Code.
Setback may be subject to an increase based on building height
Front, principal building
50 ft. minimum
Side, principal building
50 ft. minimum
Minimum 20 ft. buffer is required
Rear, principal building
50 ft. minimum
Minimum 20 ft. buffer is required
Building Height
Details
For further information about Building Height, please reference
§ 155-3.3: Building height.
in the online Code.
Principal building
3 stories up to 45 ft.
Maximum 5 stories, up to 65 feet where setbacks are increased by an additional 50 feet for each 10 feet above the 3-story or 45 ft. height limit. This increased setback requirement is not required along any primary road.
Parking
Details
For further information about Parking, please reference
Article VIII: Parking Standards
in the online Code.
Notes
Abbreviations
PB - Principal Building
District applicability
See
§ 155-4.4C
for detailed information.
Additional Requirements
Details
For further information about IE1 Dimensional Standards, please reference Table 4.4.3.A
here
or in the Code.
Landscape standards
(1) Landscape buffers shall comply with
§ 155-3.10: Landscape standards
.
(2) Landscaped buffers shall be a visual screen between properties and shall be as established in the Township Code,
Chapter 101: Natural Features Conservation
.
Fences, walls and street screens
See
§ 155-4.4E(3)
for detailed information.
Architecture standards
See
§ 155-4.4H
for detailed information.
IE2 Institutional Education 2
image/svg+xml
Lot Occupation
Details
For further information about Lot Occupation, please reference
§ 155-3.4: Lot occupation.
in the online Code.
Lot width
100 ft. minimum
Lot area
15,000 sq. ft. minimum
Impervious surface
33% maximum
Setbacks
Details
For further information about Setbacks, please reference
§ 155-3.5: Frontages.
in the online Code.
Setback may be subject to an increase based on building height
Front, principal building
40 ft. minimum
Side, principal building
50 ft. minimum
Minimum 20 ft. buffer is required
Rear, principal building
50 ft. minimum
Minimum 20 ft. buffer is required
Building Height
Details
For further information about Building Height, please reference
§ 155-3.3: Building height.
in the online Code.
Principal building
3 stories up to 45 ft.
Maximum 5 stories, up to 65 feet where setbacks are increased by an additional 50 feet for each 10 feet above the 3-story or 45 ft. height limit. This increased setback requirement is not required along any primary road.
Parking
Details
For further information about Parking, please reference
Article VIII: Parking Standards
in the online Code.
Notes
Abbreviations
PB - Principal Building
District applicability
See
§ 155-4.4C
for detailed information.
Additional Requirements
Details
For further information about IE2 Dimensional Standards, please reference Table 4.4.3.B
here
or in the online Code.
Landscape standards
(1) Landscape buffers shall comply with
§ 155-3.10: Landscape standards
.
(2) Landscaped buffers shall be a visual screen between properties and shall be as established in the Township Code,
Chapter 101: Natural Features Conservation
.
Fences, walls and street screens
See
§ 155-4.4E(3)
for detailed information.
Architecture standards
See
§ 155-4.4H
for detailed information.
IE3 Institutional Education 3
image/svg+xml
Lot Occupation
Details
For further information about Lot Occupation, please reference
§ 155-3.4: Lot occupation.
in the online Code.
Lot width
60 ft. minimum
Lot area
7,500 sq. ft. minimum
Impervious surface
47% maximum
Setbacks
Details
For further information about Setbacks, please reference
§ 155-3.5: Frontages.
in the online Code.
Setback may be subject to an increase based on building height
Front, principal building
25 ft. minimum
Side, principal building
50 ft. minimum
Minimum 20 ft. buffer is required
Rear, principal building
50 ft. minimum
Minimum 20 ft. buffer is required
Building Height
Details
For further information about Building Height, please reference
§ 155-3.3: Building height.
in the online Code.
Principal building
3 stories up to 45 ft.
Maximum 5 stories, up to 65 feet where setbacks are increased by an additional 50 feet for each 10 feet above the 3-story or 45 ft. height limit. This increased setback requirement is not required along any primary road.
Parking
Details
For further information about Parking, please reference
Article VIII: Parking Standards
in the online Code.
Notes
Abbreviations
PB - Principal Building
District applicability
See
§ 155-4.4C
for detailed information.
Additional Requirements
Details
For further information about IE3 Dimensional Standards, please reference Table 4.4.3.C
here
or in the online Code.
Landscape standards
(1) Landscape buffers shall comply with
§ 155-3.10: Landscape standards
.
(2) Landscaped buffers shall be a visual screen between properties and shall be as established in the Township Code,
Chapter 101: Natural Features Conservation
.
Fences, walls and street screens
See
§ 155-4.4E(3)
for detailed information.
Architecture standards
See
§ 155-4.4H
for detailed information.
IH1 Institutional Housing 1
image/svg+xml
Lot Occupation
Details
For further information about Lot Occupation, please reference
§ 155-3.4: Lot occupation.
in the online Code.
Lot width
150 ft. minimum
Lot area
45,000 sq. ft. minimum
For continuing-care facility standards refer to
§ 155-4.4F(3)
Impervious surface
21% maximum
Setbacks
Details
For further information about Setbacks, please reference
§ 155-3.5: Frontages.
in the online Code.
Setback may be subject to an increase based on building height
Front, principal building
50 ft. minimum
Side, principal building
50 ft. minimum
Minimum 20 ft. buffer is required
Rear, principal building
50 ft. minimum
Minimum 20 ft. buffer is required
Building Height
Details
For further information about Building Height, please reference
§ 155-3.3: Building height.
in the online Code.
Principal building
3 stories up to 45 ft.
Maximum 5 stories, up to 65 feet where setbacks are increased by an additional 50 feet for each 10 feet above the 3-story or 45 ft. height limit. This increased setback requirement is not required along any primary road.
Parking
Details
For further information about Parking, please reference
Article VIII: Parking Standards
in the online Code.
Notes
Abbreviations
PB - Principal Building
District applicability
See
§ 155-4.4C
for detailed information.
Additional Requirements
Details
For further information about IH1 Dimensional Standards, please reference Table 4.4.4.A
here
or in the online Code.
For continuing-care facility standards refer to
§ 155-4.4F(3)
Landscape standards
(1) Landscape buffers shall comply with
§ 155-3.10: Landscape standards
.
(2) Landscaped buffers shall be a visual screen between properties and shall be as established in the Township Code,
Chapter 101: Natural Features Conservation
.
Fences, walls and street screens
See
§ 155-4.4E(3)
for detailed information.
Architecture standards
See
§ 155-4.4H
for detailed information.
IH2 Institutional Housing 2
image/svg+xml
Lot Occupation
Details
For further information about Lot Occupation, please reference
§ 155-3.4: Lot occupation.
in the online Code.
Lot width
100 ft. minimum
Lot area
15,000 sq. ft. minimum
For continuing-care facility standards refer to
§ 155-4.4F(3)
Impervious surface
28% maximum
Setbacks
Details
For further information about Setbacks, please reference
§ 155-3.5: Frontages.
in the online Code.
Setback may be subject to an increase based on building height
Front, principal building
40 ft. minimum
Side, principal building
50 ft. minimum
Minimum 20 ft. buffer is required
Rear, principal building
50 ft. minimum
Minimum 20 ft. buffer is required
Building Height
Details
For further information about Building Height, please reference
§ 155-3.3: Building height.
in the online Code.
Principal building
3 stories up to 45 ft.
Maximum 5 stories, up to 65 feet where setbacks are increased by an additional 50 feet for each 10 feet above the 3-story or 45 ft. height limit. This increased setback requirement is not required along any primary road.
Parking
Details
For further information about Parking, please reference
Article VIII: Parking Standards
in the online Code.
Notes
Abbreviations
PB - Principal Building
District applicability
See
§ 155-4.4C
for detailed information.
Additional Requirements
Details
For further information about IH2 Dimensional Standards, please reference Table 4.4.4.B
here
or in the online Code.
For continuing-care facility standards refer to
§ 155-4.4F(3)
Landscape standards
(1) Landscape buffers shall comply with
§ 155-3.10: Landscape standards
.
(2) Landscaped buffers shall be a visual screen between properties and shall be as established in the Township Code,
Chapter 101: Natural Features Conservation
.
Fences, walls and street screens
See
§ 155-4.4E(3)
for detailed information.
Architecture standards
See
§ 155-4.4H
for detailed information.
IH3 Institutional Housing 3
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Lot Occupation
Details
For further information about Lot Occupation, please reference
§ 155-3.4: Lot occupation.
in the online Code.
Lot width
60 ft. minimum
Lot area
7,500 sq. ft. minimum
For continuing-care facility standards refer to
§ 155-4.4F(3)
Impervious surface
45% maximum
Setbacks
Details
For further information about Setbacks, please reference
§ 155-3.5: Frontages.
in the online Code.
Setback may be subject to an increase based on building height
Front, principal building
25 ft. minimum
Side, principal building
50 ft. minimum
Minimum 20 ft. buffer is required
Rear, principal building
50 ft. minimum
Minimum 20 ft. buffer is required
Building Height
Details
For further information about Building Height, please reference
§ 155-3.3: Building height.
in the online Code.
Principal building
3 stories up to 45 ft.
Maximum 5 stories, up to 65 feet where setbacks are increased by an additional 50 feet for each 10 feet above the 3-story or 45 ft. height limit. This increased setback requirement is not required along any primary road.
Parking
Details
For further information about Parking, please reference
Article VIII: Parking Standards
in the online Code.
Notes
Abbreviations
PB - Principal Building
District applicability
See
§ 155-4.4C
for detailed information.
Additional Requirements
Details
For further information about IH3 Dimensional Standards, please reference Table 4.4.4.C
here
or in the online Code.
For continuing-care facility standards refer to
§ 155-4.4F(3)
Landscape standards
(1) Landscape buffers shall comply with
§ 155-3.10: Landscape standards
.
(2) Landscaped buffers shall be a visual screen between properties and shall be as established in the Township Code,
Chapter 101: Natural Features Conservation
.
Fences, walls and street screens
See
§ 155-4.4E(3)
for detailed information.
Architecture standards
See
§ 155-4.4H
for detailed information.
IN Institutional Nature Preserve
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Lot Occupation
Details
For further information about Lot Occupation, please reference
§ 155-3.4: Lot occupation.
in the online Code.
Lot width
150 ft. minimum
Lot area
45,000 sq. ft. minimum
Impervious surface
21% maximum
Setbacks
Details
For further information about Setbacks, please reference
§ 155-3.5: Frontages.
in the online Code.
Setback may be subject to an increase based on building height
Front, principal building
50 ft. minimum
Side, principal building
50 ft. minimum
Rear, principal building
50 ft. minimum
Building Height
Details
For further information about Building Height, please reference
§ 155-3.3: Building height.
in the online Code.
Principal building
3 stories up to 40 ft.
Maximum 4 stories or 52 feet where setbacks are increased by an additional 50 feet. Building may be 4 stories or 52 feet in height without an increased setback along the primary road.
Parking
Details
For further information about Parking, please reference
Article VIII: Parking Standards
in the online Code.
Notes
Abbreviations
PB - Principal Building
District applicability
See
§ 155-4.4C
for detailed information.
Additional Requirements
Details
For further information about IN Dimensional Standards, please reference Table 4.4.1
here
or in the online Code.
Landscape standards
(1) Landscape buffers shall comply with
§ 155-3.10: Landscape standards
.
(2) Landscaped buffers shall be a visual screen between properties and shall be as established in the Township Code,
Chapter 101: Natural Features Conservation
.
Fences, walls and street screens
See
§ 155-4.4E(3)
for detailed information.
Architecture standards
See
§ 155-4.4H
for detailed information.
BMMD-1 Bryn Mawr Medical District 1
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Lot Occupation
Details
For further information about Lot Occupation, please reference
§ 155-3.4: Lot occupation.
and
§ 155-6.2B
in the online Code.
Lot width
n/a
Lot area
A minimum lot area of 1,250 square feet is required for each dwelling unit. When a lot contains both residential and nonresidential uses, the residential density shall be based on the total lot area that contains both uses.
Impervious surface
80% maximum
The impervious surface may exceed the maximum permitted on such lot, provided that it is subject to a common covenant as set forth in
§ 155-6.2G
and such excess does not cause the impervious surfaces on all lots within such district and subject to the common covenant to exceed such maximum.
Building Area
60% maximum
The building area on any single lot within the BMMD District may exceed the maximum permitted on such lot, provided that it is subject to a common covenant as set forth in
§ 155-6.2G
, and provided that such excess does not cause the building area on all lots within such district and subject to the covenant to exceed the maximum.
Open space
n/a
Setbacks
Details
For further information about Setbacks, please reference
§ 155-3.5: Frontages.
and
§ 155-6.2B
in the online Code.
Street
Buildings up to 65 feet in height: 30 minimum
Buildings over 65 feet in height: 120 minimum, plus 1 for each 1 foot above 65 feet)
Building Height
Details
For further information about Building Height, please reference
§ 155-3.3: Building height.
and
§ 155-6.2B
in the online Code.
The maximum height of any building at the right-of-way line shall not exceed 3 stories or 45 feet, unless there is a minimum of 90 feet between the facing building or buildings across the street right-of-way and the proposed building, in which case the maximum height at the right-of-way line shall not exceed 60 feet. Portions of the building exceeding these limits shall be set back a minimum of 12 feet from the right-of-way line.
Principal building
14 stories or 140 ft.
Per setback regulations
Parking (structured)
5 stories or 50 ft.
Abutting MDR1
25 feet to 40 feet separation: 3 stories or 35 feet
40 feet to 60 feet separation: 4 stories or 45 feet
60 feet or more separation: 5 stories (maximum height 140 feet)
The separation applies from the proposed building to the nearest residential property line.
Row house
3 stories or 45 ft.
May be 50 feet if row house serves as a buffer
Intensity
Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
2.2 maximum
Parking
Details
For further information about Parking, please reference
Article VIII: Parking Standards
and
§ 155-6.2D
in the online Code.
Additional Requirements
Details
For further information about BMMD Dimensional Standards, please reference Table 6.2
here
or in the online Code at
§ 155-6.2: BMMD Bryn Mawr Medical District.
Development design standards
See
§ 155-6.2E
for detailed information.
Landscape standards
See
§ 155-6.2F
for detailed information.
District covenants
See
§ 155-6.2G
for detailed information.
BMMD-2 Bryn Mawr Medical District 2
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Lot Occupation
Details
For further information about Lot Occupation, please reference
§ 155-3.4: Lot occupation.
and
§ 155-6.2B
in the online Code.
Lot width
n/a
Lot area
A minimum lot area of 1,250 square feet is required for each dwelling unit. When a lot contains both residential and nonresidential uses, the residential density shall be based on the total lot area that contains both uses.
Impervious surface
85% maximum
The impervious surface may exceed the maximum permitted on such lot, provided that it is subject to a common covenant as set forth in
§ 155-6.2G
and such excess does not cause the impervious surfaces on all lots within such district and subject to the common covenant to exceed such maximum.
Building Area
75% maximum
The building area on any single lot within the BMMD District may exceed the maximum permitted on such lot, provided that it is subject to a common covenant as set forth in
§ 155-6.2G
, and provided that such excess does not cause the building area on all lots within such district and subject to the covenant to exceed the maximum.
Open space
n/a
Setbacks
Details
For further information about Setbacks, please reference
§ 155-3.5: Frontages.
and
§ 155-6.2B
in the online Code.
Front, principal building
0 ft. minimum to 12 ft. maximum
When a permitted nonresidential use or aboveground parking structure in the BMMD District is across the street from a residential use in LDR or MDR, the minimum front yard setback in the BMMD District shall be 50 feet.
When a permitted residential use in the BMMD District is across the street from a residential use in LDR or MDR, the minimum front yard setback in the BMMD District shall be 10 feet.
When across the street from a residential use in a residential district the minimum standards shall apply.
Side, principal building
0 ft. or 10 ft. minimum
Shall be 25 feet minimum where nonresidential use abuts single-family detached residential use or shall be 10 feet where a residential use abuts a residential use.
Rear, principal building
0 ft. minimum
Shall be 25 feet minimum when a nonresidential use abuts a single-family detached residential use and 25 feet minimum for single-family residential use.
Building Height
Details
For further information about Building Height, please reference
§ 155-3.3: Building height.
and
§ 155-6.2B
in the online Code.
The maximum height of any building at the right-of-way line shall not exceed 3 stories or 45 feet, unless there is a minimum of 90 feet between the facing building or buildings across the street right-of-way and the proposed building, in which case the maximum height at the right-of-way line shall not exceed 60 feet. Portions of the building exceeding these limits shall be set back a minimum of 12 feet from the right-of-way line.
Principal building
6 stories or 60 feet
Parking (structured)
5 stories or 50 ft.
Abutting MDR1
25 feet to 40 feet separation: 3 stories or 35 feet
40 feet to 60 feet separation: 4 stories or 45 feet
60 feet or more separation: 5 stories (maximum height 140 feet)
The separation applies from the proposed building to the nearest residential property line.
Row house
3 stories or 45 ft.
May be 50 feet if row house serves as a buffer
Intensity
Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
2.0 maximum
Parking
Details
For further information about Parking, please reference
Article VIII: Parking Standards
and
§ 155-6.2D
in the online Code.
Additional Requirements
Details
For further information about BMMD Dimensional Standards, please reference Table 6.2
here
or in the online Code at
§ 155-6.2: BMMD Bryn Mawr Medical District.
Development design standards
See
§ 155-6.2E
for detailed information.
Landscape standards
See
§ 155-6.2F
for detailed information.
District covenants
See
§ 155-6.2G
for detailed information.
BMMD-3 Bryn Mawr Medical District 3
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Lot Occupation
Details
For further information about Lot Occupation, please reference
§ 155-3.4: Lot occupation.
and
§ 155-6.2B
in the online Code.
Lot width
n/a
Lot area
A minimum lot area of 1,250 square feet is required for each dwelling unit. When a lot contains both residential and nonresidential uses, the residential density shall be based on the total lot area that contains both uses.
Impervious surface
85% maximum
The impervious surface may exceed the maximum permitted on such lot, provided that it is subject to a common covenant as set forth in
§ 155-6.2G
and such excess does not cause the impervious surfaces on all lots within such district and subject to the common covenant to exceed such maximum.
Building Area
75% maximum
The building area on any single lot within the BMMD District may exceed the maximum permitted on such lot, provided that it is subject to a common covenant as set forth in
§ 155-6.2G
, and provided that such excess does not cause the building area on all lots within such district and subject to the covenant to exceed the maximum.
Open space
n/a
Setbacks
Details
For further information about Setbacks, please reference
§ 155-3.5: Frontages.
and
§ 155-6.2B
in the online Code.
Front, principal building
0 ft. minimum
When a permitted nonresidential use or aboveground parking structure in the BMMD District is across the street from a residential use in LDR or MDR, the minimum front yard setback in the BMMD District shall be 50 feet.
When a permitted residential use in the BMMD District is across the street from a residential use in LDR or MDR, the minimum front yard setback in the BMMD District shall be 10 feet.
Side, principal building
0 ft. or 10 ft. minimum
Shall be 25 feet minimum where nonresidential use abuts single-family detached residential use or shall be 10 feet where a residential use abuts a residential use.
Rear, principal building
0 ft. minimum
Shall be 25 feet minimum when a nonresidential use abuts a single-family detached residential use and 25 feet minimum for single-family residential use.
Building Height
Details
For further information about Building Height, please reference
§ 155-3.3: Building height.
and
§ 155-6.2B
in the online Code.
The maximum height of any building at the right-of-way line shall not exceed 3 stories or 45 feet, unless there is a minimum of 90 feet between the facing building or buildings across the street right-of-way and the proposed building, in which case the maximum height at the right-of-way line shall not exceed 60 feet. Portions of the building exceeding these limits shall be set back a minimum of 12 feet from the right-of-way line.
Principal building
6 stories or 60 feet
Parking (structured)
5 stories or 50 ft.
Abutting MDR1
25 feet to 40 feet separation: 3 stories or 35 feet
40 feet to 60 feet separation: 4 stories or 45 feet
60 feet or more separation: 5 stories (maximum height 140 feet)
The separation applies from the proposed building to the nearest residential property line.
Row house
3 stories or 45 ft.
May be 50 feet if row house serves as a buffer
Intensity
Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
0.85 maximum
Residential Building Types
Permitted
Single-Family Detached House, Twin, Duplex, Row House - All Regulated
Parking
Details
For further information about Parking, please reference
Article VIII: Parking Standards
and
§ 155-6.2D
in the online Code.
Additional Requirements
Details
For further information about BMMD Dimensional Standards, please reference Table 6.2
here
or in the online Code at
§ 155-6.2: BMMD Bryn Mawr Medical District.
Development design standards
See
§ 155-6.2E
for detailed information.
Landscape standards
See
§ 155-6.2F
for detailed information.
District covenants
See
§ 155-6.2G
for detailed information.
MC Medical Center
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