Township of Lower Merion - District Standards

NC Neighborhood Center District

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lot Occupation

Details For further information about Lot Occupation, please reference § 155-3.4: Lot occupation. in the online Code.

Lot width n/a

Lot area 50 acres minimum
Subject to § 155-6.1C(1), no single lot shall have an area less than 15,000 square feet.

Impervious surface 40% maximum

Building Area 25% maximum
The total building area shall include parking structures.

Open space 50% minimum

Setbacks

Details For further information about Setbacks, please reference § 155-3.5: Frontages. in the online Code.

Perimeter 125 ft minimum (up to 6 stories or 65 feet)
Per setback regulations in § 155-6.1C(5)

Building Height

Details For further information about Building Height, please reference § 155-3.3: Building height. in the online Code.

Principal building 10 stories (or 105 feet)
Per setback regulations in § 155-6.1C(5)

Intensity

Floor Area Ratio (FAR) 0.45 maximum
See § 155-6.1C(1) and § 155-6.1F.

Parking

Details For further information about Parking, please reference Article VIII: Parking Standards and § 155-6.1E in the online Code.

Additional Requirements

Details For further information about MC Dimensional Standards, please reference Table 6.1 here or in the online Code.

See also § 155-6.1C(1) and § 155-6.1F.

Buffer regulations See § 155-6.1G for detailed information.

District covenants See § 155-6.1F for detailed information.

Sound level limitations See § 155-6.1H for detailed information.

Exterior lighting See § 155-6.1I for detailed information.

BMV 1 Bryn Mawr Village District 1

Lot Occupation

Details For further information about Lot Occupation, please reference § 155-3.4: Lot occupation. and § 155-6.4B in the online Code.

Lot width n/a

Lot area n/a

Impervious surface 90% maximum, Impervious coverage may be increased at a rate of 1 sq. ft. of additional impervious surface for each 2 sq. ft of grade-level green roof that is open and accessible to the public.

Open space 20% minimum, See § 155-6.4B(3).
Where the right-of-way is closer than 10 feet from the curbline, the build-to line shall be a minimum of 10 feet to 15 feet from the curbline.

Setbacks

Details For further information about Setbacks, please reference § 155-3.5: Frontages. in the online Code.

Front, principal building 0 ft. maximum See § 155-6.4B(1).
On Lancaster Avenue and Bryn Mawr Avenue, the build-to line shall be a minimum of 12 feet to 15 feet from the curbline, unless the construction is an expansion of an existing building which is less than 12 feet from the curbline. In such case the expansion may continue the build-to line established by the existing building, but in no case shall the expansion be less than 10 feet from the curbline.
Any portion of a new building or addition to an existing building above 3 stories or 38 feet above grade shall be stepped back from the build-to line a minimum of 10 feet.

Side, principal building 0 ft.
If a new or expanded structure is not built up to the side lot line, the new or expanded portion of the building shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from the side lot line.

Rear, principal building 0 ft. if abutting commercial, 25 ft. minimum if abutting residential

Building Height

Details For further information about Building Height, please reference § 155-3.3: Building height. and § 155-6.4D in the online Code.

Principal building 2 stories minimum or 26 ft.

Street wall 3 stories maximum or 38 ft.

Total (base)/[increase] (4 stories maximum) / [5]

Stepback (base)/[increase] (10 ft. minimum) / [15 ft. minimum]

Intensity

FAR (base)/[increase] ( 2.1 - maximum) / [ 2.5 - maximum] See § 155-6.4D

Residential Building Types

Permitted
Single-Family Detached House, Twin, Duplex, Live/Work - Regulated
Row House, Small Multifamily (6-Pack), Large Multifamily - Permitted/Regulated

Frontage Yard Types

Details See § 155-6.4G.

Façade Types

Details See § 155-6.4G.

Parking

Details For further information about Parking, please reference Article VIII: Parking Standards and § 155-6.4F in the online Code.

Additional Requirements

Details For further information about BMV Dimensional Standards, please reference Table 6.4 here and § 155-6.4: BMV Bryn Mawr Village District. in the online Code.

Buffer regulations See § 155-6.4C for detailed information.

BMV 2 Bryn Mawr Village District 2

Lot Occupation

Details For further information about Lot Occupation, please reference § 155-3.4: Lot occupation. and § 155-6.4B in the online Code.

Lot width n/a

Lot area n/a

Impervious surface 70% maximum, 100% for structured parking facilities open to the public

Setbacks

Details For further information about Setbacks, please reference § 155-3.5: Frontages. in the online Code.

Front, principal building 0 ft. maximum See § 155-6.4B(1).
On Lancaster Avenue and Bryn Mawr Avenue, the build-to line shall be a minimum of 12 feet to 15 feet from the curbline, unless the construction is an expansion of an existing building which is less than 12 feet from the curbline. In such case the expansion may continue the build-to line established by the existing building, but in no case shall the expansion be less than 10 feet from the curbline.
Any portion of a new building or addition to an existing building above 3 stories or 38 feet above grade shall be stepped back from the build-to line a minimum of 10 feet.

Side, principal building 0 ft.
If a new or expanded structure is not built up to the side lot line, the new or expanded portion of the building shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from the side lot line.

Rear, principal building 0 ft. if abutting commercial, 25 ft. minimum if abutting residential

Building Height

Details For further information about Building Height, please reference § 155-3.3: Building height. and § 155-6.4D in the online Code.

Principal building 2 stories minimum or 26 ft.

Street wall 3 stories maximum or 38 ft.

Total (base)/[increase] (3 stories maximum) / [3]

Intensity

FAR (base)/[increase] (1.6 maximum) / [1.6 maximum] See § 155-6.4D

Residential Building Types

Permitted
Row House, Small Multifamily (6-Pack), Large Multifamily - Permitted/Regulated

Frontage Yard Types

Details See § 155-6.4G.

Façade Types

Details See § 155-6.4G.

Parking

Details For further information about Parking, please reference Article VIII: Parking Standards and § 155-6.4F in the online Code.

Additional Requirements

Details For further information about BMV Dimensional Standards, please reference Table 6.4 here and § 155-6.4: BMV Bryn Mawr Village District. in the online Code.

Buffer regulations See § 155-6.4C for detailed information.

BMV 3 Bryn Mawr Village District 3

Lot Occupation

Details For further information about Lot Occupation, please reference § 155-3.4: Lot occupation. and § 155-6.4B in the online Code.

Lot width n/a

Lot area n/a

Impervious surface 70% maximum, 100%, subject to compliance with the greening standards

Setbacks

Details For further information about Setbacks, please reference § 155-3.5: Frontages. in the online Code.

Front, principal building 0 ft. maximum See § 155-6.4B(1).
On Lancaster Avenue and Bryn Mawr Avenue, the build-to line shall be a minimum of 12 feet to 15 feet from the curbline, unless the construction is an expansion of an existing building which is less than 12 feet from the curbline. In such case the expansion may continue the build-to line established by the existing building, but in no case shall the expansion be less than 10 feet from the curbline.
Any portion of a new building or addition to an existing building above 3 stories or 38 feet above grade shall be stepped back from the build-to line a minimum of 10 feet.

Side, principal building 0 ft.
If a new or expanded structure is not built up to the side lot line, the new or expanded portion of the building shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from the side lot line.

Rear, principal building 0 ft. if abutting commercial, 25 ft. minimum if abutting residential

Building Height

Details For further information about Building Height, please reference § 155-3.3: Building height. and § 155-6.4D in the online Code.

Principal building 2 stories minimum or 26 ft.

Street wall 3 stories maximum or 38 ft.

Total (base)/[increase] (3 stories maximum) / [4]; A parking structure may be increased in height subject to the regulations in § 155-6.4D(2).

Stepback (base)/[increase] (none) / [10 ft. minimum]; A 15 ft. stepback is required for a building authorized under § 155-6.4D(2)(d).

Intensity

FAR (base)/[increase] (1.6 maximum) / [2.0 maximum] See § 155-6.4D

Residential Building Types

Permitted
Single-Family Detached House, Twin, Duplex, Live/Work - Regulated
Row House, Small Multifamily (6-Pack), Large Multifamily - Permitted/Regulated

Frontage Yard Types

Details See § 155-6.4G.

Façade Types

Details See § 155-6.4G.

Parking

Details For further information about Parking, please reference Article VIII: Parking Standards and § 155-6.4F in the online Code.

Additional Requirements

Details For further information about BMV Dimensional Standards, please reference Table 6.4 here and § 155-6.4: BMV Bryn Mawr Village District. in the online Code.

Buffer regulations See § 155-6.4C for detailed information.

BMV 4 Bryn Mawr Village District 4

Lot Occupation

Details For further information about Lot Occupation, please reference § 155-3.4: Lot occupation. and § 155-6.4B in the online Code.

Lot width n/a

Lot area n/a

Impervious surface 70% maximum, 100%, subject to compliance with the greening standards

Setbacks

Details For further information about Setbacks, please reference § 155-3.5: Frontages. in the online Code.

Front, principal building 0 ft. maximum See § 155-6.4B(1).
On Lancaster Avenue and Bryn Mawr Avenue, the build-to line shall be a minimum of 12 feet to 15 feet from the curbline, unless the construction is an expansion of an existing building which is less than 12 feet from the curbline. In such case the expansion may continue the build-to line established by the existing building, but in no case shall the expansion be less than 10 feet from the curbline.
Any portion of a new building or addition to an existing building above 3 stories or 38 feet above grade shall be stepped back from the build-to line a minimum of 10 feet.

Side, principal building 0 ft.
If a new or expanded structure is not built up to the side lot line, the new or expanded portion of the building shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from the side lot line.

Rear, principal building 0 ft. if abutting commercial, 25 ft. minimum if abutting residential

Building Height

Details For further information about Building Height, please reference § 155-3.3: Building height. and § 155-6.4D in the online Code.

Principal building 2 stories minimum or 26 ft.

Street wall 3 stories maximum or 38 ft.

Total (base)/[increase] (3 stories maximum) / [3]

Intensity

FAR (base)/[increase] (1.6 maximum) / [2.0 maximum] See § 155-6.4D

Residential Building Types

Permitted
Single-Family Detached House, Twin, Duplex, Live/Work - Regulated
Row House, Small Multifamily (6-Pack), Large Multifamily - Permitted/Regulated

Frontage Yard Types

Details See § 155-6.4G.

Façade Types

Details See § 155-6.4G.

Parking

Details For further information about Parking, please reference Article VIII: Parking Standards and § 155-6.4F in the online Code.

Additional Requirements

Details For further information about BMV Dimensional Standards, please reference Table 6.4 here and § 155-6.4: BMV Bryn Mawr Village District. in the online Code.

Buffer regulations See § 155-6.4C for detailed information.

CAD-BCR City Avenue District - Bala Cynwyd Retail District

Lot Occupation

Details For further information about Lot Occupation, please reference § 155-3.4: Lot occupation. and § 155-6.7: CAD-BCR City Avenue District - Bala Cynwyd Retail District. in the online Code.

Lot width See § 155-6.7B(3).

Lot area None

Impervious surface 60% to 70% maximum, See § 155-6.6D(4), Impervious surface.

Frontage occupation 60% maximum

Setbacks

Details For further information about Setbacks, please reference § 155-3.5: Frontages. in the online Code.

Front, principal building See § 155-6.7C(1).

Side, principal building See § 155-6.6D(2).

Rear, principal building See § 155-6.6D(3).

Building Height

Details For further information about Building Height, please reference § 155-3.3: Building height. in the online Code.

Principal building See § 155-6.7C(2) and Table 6.7.1 CAD-BCR, Height Standards: § 155-6.7C(2)(b).

Intensity

Floor Area Ratio (FAR) See § 155-6.6D(6).

Residential Building Types

Permitted
Row House - Permitted/Regulated
Small Multifamily (6-Pack), Large Multifamily - Regulated

Frontage Yard Types

Details For further information about Frontage Yard Types, please reference § 155-3.5D in the online Code.

Permitted Shallow yard (Row house use only), 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 Stoop (Row house use only), Arcade/colonnade, Gallery, Storefront

Parking

Details For further information about Parking, please reference Article VIII: Parking Standards and § 155-6.7: CAD-BCR City Avenue District - Bala Cynwyd Retail District. in the online Code.

Additional Requirements

Details For further information about CAD-BCR Dimensional Standards, please reference § 155-6.7: CAD-BCR City Avenue District - Bala Cynwyd Retail District. in the online Code.

Landscape standards See § 155-6.6K for detailed information.

CAD-BV City Avenue District - Bala Village

Lot Occupation

Details For further information about Lot Occupation, please reference § 155-3.4: Lot occupation and § 155-6.8B in the online Code.

Lot width None

Lot area None

Impervious surface 80% maximum for Single Use Buildings and 90% maximum for Mixed-use buildings

Frontage occupation 70% maximum

Setbacks

Details For further information about Setbacks, please reference § 155-3.5: Frontages and § 155-6.6D in the online Code.

Front, principal building 20 minimum; 25 maximum Facing Bala Avenue between City Avenue and Union Avenue; 15 minimum; 25 maximum Facing Bala Avenue between Union Avenue and Montgomery Avenue and all other streets
The build-to line may be extended as follows: up to 20 feet farther from the curbline if the additional area is used as outdoor dining and up to 20 feet farther from the curbline where a public gathering space is provided between the build-to line and the building entrance, subject to compliance with § Table 6.8.1, Bala Village (CAD-BV) Density Increase Standards: § 155-6.8M.

Side, principal building 0 ft. or 10 ft. minimum; 15 maximum
Where a shared party wall exists with the adjoining property, there shall be no required side yard setback. Where a shared party wall does not exist, the minimum side yard setback shall be 10 feet and a maximum of 15 feet from the side lot line.
The maximum dimension may be increased up to 25 feet from the side lot line where the side yard includes a vehicular driveway.

Rear, principal building 25 ft. minimum for Structures backing to a residentially zoned lot; 0 ft. minimum for Structures not backing to a residentially zoned lot
The lot also shall comply with minimum buffer requirements.

Building Height

Details For further information about Building Height, please reference § 155-3.3: Building height. and § 155-6.6D in the online Code.

Principal building

Along City Avenue: 2 stories minimum, up to 65 maximum

Buildings between North Highland Avenue and Montgomery Avenue: 2 stories minimum, up to 60 maximum

Minimum 6 ft. stepback from primary front facade required on portion of building above 38 feet when the building fronts on Bala Avenue.

Buildings between Bala Avenue and the Cynwyd Rail Line from City Avenue to Montgomery Avenue: 2 stories minimum, up to 60 maximum

Minimum 6 ft. stepback from primary front facade required on portion of building above 38 feet when the building fronts on Bala Avenue.

The maximum height may be increased to 65 feet, provided that the stepback at 38 feet is increased to 8 feet.

Buildings along westerly side of Bala Avenue between Aberdale Road and North Highland Avenue and all other streets: 2 stories minimum, up to 49 maximum

Minimum 6 ft. stepback from primary front facade required on portion of building above 38 feet when the building fronts on Bala Avenue.

Intensity

FAR (base)/[increase] (1.25 maximum) [2.0 maximum] See § 155-6.8M.

Buffer See § 155-6.8C(5).

Residential Building Types

Permitted
Row House - Permitted/Regulated
Small Multifamily (6-Pack), Large Multifamily, Live/Work - Regulated

Parking

Details For further information about Parking, please reference Article VIII: Parking Standards and § 155-6.8G in the online Code.

Additional Requirements

Details For further information about CAD-BV Dimensional Standards, please reference § 155-6.8: CAD-BV City Avenue District - Bala Village in the online Code.

Buffer regulations See § 155-6.8C(5) for detailed information.

Development design standards See § 155-6.8I for detailed information.

Landscape standards See § 155-6.8H for detailed information.

Utilities All new electric, telephone and cable lines and building services shall be underground for new developments and additions.

CAD-RCA City Avenue District - Regional Center Area

Lot Occupation

Details For further information about Lot Occupation, please reference § 155-3.4: Lot occupation. and § 155-6.6B in the online Code.

Lot width 600 ft. maximum

Lot area None

Impervious surface 60% to 70% maximum, See § 155-6.6D(4).

Frontage occupation 60% maximum
When one or more lot(s) is redeveloped such that 150 feet or more of new building façade is constructed along the primary frontage, an accessway shall be provided (i.e., through a lobby or alley) to reach parking facilities at the rear of the lot, if any.

Setbacks

Details For further information about Setbacks, please reference § 155-3.5: Frontages. in the online Code.

Front, principal building See § 155-6.6D(1).

Side, principal building See § 155-6.6D(2).

Rear, principal building See § 155-6.6D(3).

Building Height

Details For further information about Building Height, please reference § 155-3.3: Building height. in the online Code.

Principal building See § 155-6.6D(5) and Table 6.6.3, CAD-RCA Height Standards: § 155-6.6D(5)(a).

Intensity

Floor Area Ratio (FAR) See § 155-6.6D(6) and § 155-6.6M.

Buffer See § 155-6.6D(7).

Residential Building Types

Permitted
Row House - Permitted/Regulated
Small Multifamily (6-Pack), Large Multifamily - Regulated

Frontage Yard Types

Details For further information about Frontage Yard Types, please reference § 155-3.5D in the online Code.

Permitted Shallow yard (Row house use only), 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 Stoop (Row house use only), Arcade/colonnade, Gallery, Storefront

Parking

Details For further information about Parking, please reference Article VIII: Parking Standards and § 155-6.6H in the online Code.

Additional Requirements

Details For further information about CAD-RCA Dimensional Standards, please reference § 155-6.6: CAD-RCA City Avenue District - Regional Center Area. in the online Code.

Buffer regulations See § 155-6.6D(7) for detailed information.

Landscape standards See § 155-6.6K for detailed information.

Fences, walls and street screens See § 155-6.6F for detailed information.

Utilities All new electric, telephone and cable lines and building services shall be underground for new developments and additions.

RHR Rock Hill Road District

Lot Occupation

Details For further information about Lot Occupation, please reference § 155-3.4: Lot occupation and § 155-6.3B in the online Code.

Lot width 20 ft. minimum

Lot area None

Impervious surface 60% maximum

Frontage occupation 70% maximum

Setbacks

Details For further information about Setbacks, please reference § 155-3.5: Frontages. and § 155-6.3C in the online Code.

Where a parcel abuts a residential use in a residential zoning district, there shall be a 20 ft. landscape buffer area along the district boundary line in compliance with § 155-3.10: Landscape standards.

Front, principal building 20 ft. minimum
See§ 155-6.3C(4).

Side, principal building 15 ft. minimum

Rear, principal building 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/5 stories maximum, up to 65 feet
A maximum of two stories may be devoted to residential use.

Accessory building n/a

Accessory structure 1 story up to 15 ft.

Residential Building Types

Permitted
Small Multifamily (6-Pack), Large Multifamily - Regulated
Live/Work - Permitted

Frontage Yard Types

Details For further information about Frontage Yard Types, please reference § 155-3.5D in the online Code.

Permitted 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 Storefront

Parking

Details For further information about Parking, please reference Article VIII: Parking Standards and § 155-6.3F in the online Code.

Additional Requirements

Details For further information about RHR Dimensional Standards, please reference § 155-6.3: RHR Rock Hill Road District. in the online Code.

Landscape standards See § 155-6.3I for detailed information.

Fences, walls and street screens See § 155-6.3B(5) for detailed information.

Architecture standards See § 155-6.3G for detailed information.

Steep slope provisions See § 155-6.3K for detailed information.

LDR1 Low Density Residential

Lot Occupation

Details For further information about Lot Occupation, please reference § 155-3.4: Lot occupation. in the online Code.

A building shall be located in relation to the property line except when abutting a street. The setback shall be measured from the edge of the public right-of-way.

Lot width 200 ft. minimum

Lot area 90,000 sq. ft. minimum

Impervious surface 20% maximum

Setbacks

Details For further information about Setbacks, please reference § 155-3.5: Frontages. in the online Code.
Garage location shall be according to § 155-8.4: Parking location.
Accessory buildings, refer to § 155-3.4F

Front, principal building 100 ft. minimum

Side, principal building 20 ft. minimum

Rear, principal building 25 ft. minimum

Front (from rear of PB), accessory buildings 20 ft. minimum

Front corner, accessory buildings 100 ft. minimum

Side, accessory buildings 10 ft. minimum

Rear, accessory buildings 10 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 to 3 stories up to 35 ft.
A maximum of 40 feet if the required setbacks (rear and side) are increased 5 feet for every 1 foot of height increase above 35 feet.
For a building with a low-sloped roof, the height is limited to two stories and 28 feet maximum. For buildings with a steep-sloped roof, roof pitch greater than 5:12 up to and including 12:12, the maximum height is three stories and 35 feet maximum..

Accessory building 2 stories up to 20 ft.
Refer to § 155-3.4F.

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 Common yard, Fence yard

Façade Types

Details For further information about Façade Types, please reference § 155-3.5I in the online Code.

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

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Details For further information about LDR1 Dimensional Standards, please reference Table 4.1.1 here or in the online Code.

Fences, walls and street screens See § 155-4.1E for detailed information.

LDR2 Low Density Residential

Lot Occupation

Details For further information about Lot Occupation, please reference § 155-3.4: Lot occupation. in the online Code.

A building shall be located in relation to the property line except when abutting a street. The setback shall be measured from the edge of the public right-of-way.

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.
Garage location shall be according to § 155-8.4: Parking location.
Accessory buildings, refer to § 155-3.4F

Front, principal building 50 ft. minimum

Side, principal building 20 ft. minimum

Rear, principal building 25 ft. minimum

Front (from rear of PB), accessory buildings 20 ft. minimum

Front corner, accessory buildings 50 ft. minimum

Side, accessory buildings 10 ft. minimum

Rear, accessory buildings 10 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 to 3 stories up to 35 ft.
A maximum of 40 feet if the required setbacks (rear and side) are increased 5 feet for every 1 foot of height increase above 35 feet.
For a building with a low-sloped roof, the height is limited to two stories and 28 feet maximum. For buildings with a steep-sloped roof, roof pitch greater than 5:12 up to and including 12:12, the maximum height is three stories and 35 feet maximum..

Accessory building 2 stories up to 20 ft.
Refer to § 155-3.4F.

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 Common yard, Fence yard

Façade Types

Details For further information about Façade Types, please reference § 155-3.5I in the online Code.

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

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Additional Requirements

Details For further information about LDR2 Dimensional Standards, please reference Table 4.1.2 here or in the online Code.

Fences, walls and street screens See § 155-4.1E for detailed information.

LDR3 Low Density Residential

Lot Occupation

Details For further information about Lot Occupation, please reference § 155-3.4: Lot occupation. in the online Code.

A building shall be located in relation to the property line except when abutting a street. The setback shall be measured from the edge of the public right-of-way.

Lot width 100 ft. minimum

Lot area 15,000 sq. ft. minimum

Impervious surface 28% maximum

Setbacks

Details For further information about Setbacks, please reference § 155-3.5: Frontages. in the online Code.
Garage location shall be according to § 155-8.4: Parking location.
Accessory buildings, refer to § 155-3.4F

Front, principal building 40 ft. minimum

Side, principal building 15 ft. minimum

Rear, principal building 25 ft. minimum

Front (from rear of PB), accessory buildings 20 ft. minimum

Front corner, accessory buildings 40 ft. minimum

Side, accessory buildings 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 to 3 stories up to 35 ft.
For a building with a low-sloped roof, the height is limited to two stories and 28 feet maximum. For buildings with a steep-sloped roof, roof pitch greater than 5:12 up to and including 12:12, the maximum height is three stories and 35 feet maximum..

Accessory building 2 stories up to 20 ft.
Refer to § 155-3.4F.

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 Common yard, Fence yard

Façade Types

Details For further information about Façade Types, please reference § 155-3.5I in the online Code.

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

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Additional Requirements

Details For further information about LDR3 Dimensional Standards, please reference Table 4.1.3 here or in the online Code.

Fences, walls and street screens See § 155-4.1E for detailed information.

LDR4 Low Density Residential

Lot Occupation

Details For further information about Lot Occupation, please reference § 155-3.4: Lot occupation. in the online Code.

A building shall be located in relation to the property line except when abutting a street. The setback shall be measured from the edge of the public right-of-way.

Lot width 60 ft. minimum

Lot area 7,500 sq. ft. minimum

Impervious surface 45% maximum

Setbacks

Details For further information about Setbacks, please reference § 155-3.5: Frontages. in the online Code.
Garage location shall be according to § 155-8.4: Parking location.
Accessory buildings, refer to § 155-3.4F

Front, principal building Predominant setback, see § 155-3.4I. Where the predominant setback does not apply, the front setback shall be a minimum of 25 feet.

Side, principal building 10 ft. minimum

Rear, principal building 25 ft. minimum

Front (from rear of PB), accessory buildings 20 ft. minimum

Front corner, accessory buildings 25 ft. minimum

Side, accessory buildings 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 to 3 stories up to 35 ft.
For a building with a low-sloped roof, the height is limited to two stories and 28 feet maximum. For buildings with a steep-sloped roof, roof pitch greater than 5:12 up to and including 12:12, the maximum height is three stories and 35 feet maximum..

Accessory building 2 stories up to 20 ft.
Refer to § 155-3.4F.

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 Common yard, Fence yard

Façade Types

Details For further information about Façade Types, please reference § 155-3.5I in the online Code.

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

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Additional Requirements

Details For further information about LDR4 Dimensional Standards, please reference Table 4.1.4 here or in the online Code.

Fences, walls and street screens See § 155-4.1E for detailed information.

MDR1 Medium Density Residential

Lot Occupation

Details For further information about Lot Occupation, please reference § 155-3.4: Lot occupation. in the online Code.

Lot width 60 feet minimum (SF, DU)
35 feet minimum per unit (TW)

Lot area 4,000 square feet minimum per unit.

Impervious surface 50% maximum

Frontage occupation 60% minimum

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, the side setback for the lot shall be that required of the abutting lot's district.
Garage location shall be according to § 155-8.4: Parking location.
Accessory buildings, refer to § 155-3.4F

Front, principal building Predominant setback, see § 155-3.4I. Where the predominant setback does not apply, the front setback shall be a minimum of 10 feet and a maximum of 20 feet.

Side, principal building 0 or 10 ft. minimum
Zero-foot side setback only applies where there is a shared party wall.

Rear, principal building 25 ft. minimum

Front (from rear of PB), accessory buildings 20 ft. minimum

Front corner, accessory buildings 10 ft. minimum

Side, accessory buildings 0 or 5 ft. minimum
Zero-foot side setback only applies where there is a shared party wall.

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 to 3 stories up to 35 ft.
For a building with low-sloped roof, the height is limited to two stories and 28 feet maximum. For a building with a steep-sloped roof, roof pitch greater than 5:12 up to and including 12:12, the maximum height is three stories and 35 feet.

Accessory building 2 stories up to 20 ft.

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 Common yard, Fence yard, Shallow yard

Façade Types

Details For further information about Façade Types, please reference § 155-3.5I in the online Code.

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

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Additional Requirements

Details For further information about MDR1 Dimensional Standards Dimensional Standards, please reference Table 4.2.1 here or in the online Code.

Fences, walls and street screens See § 155-4.1E for detailed information.

Architecture standards See § 155-4.2G for detailed information.

MDR2 Medium Density Residential

Lot Occupation

Details For further information about Lot Occupation, please reference § 155-3.4: Lot occupation. in the online Code.

Lot width 50 feet (SF, DU)
20 feet per unit (RH)
30 feet (TW)
60 feet (QU)
100 feet (SMF, LIMH)

Lot area 3,000 square feet minimum (SF)
2,000 square feet minimum per unit (TW, DU, QU, RH, SMF)
800 square feet minimum per unit (LIMH)

Impervious surface 50% maximum (SF, TW, DU, QU)
60% maximum (RH, SMF)
80% maximum (LIMH)

Frontage occupation 60% minimum
50% minimum (LIMH)

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 or MDR, the side setback for the lot shall be that required of the abutting lot's district.
Garage location shall be according to § 155-8.4: Parking location.
Accessory buildings, refer to § 155-3.4F

Front, principal building Predominant setback, see § 155-3.4I. Where the predominant setback does not apply, the front setback shall be a minimum of 10 feet and a maximum of 20 feet.

Side, principal building 0 or 10 ft. minimum
Zero-foot side setback only applies where there is a shared party wall.
5 ft. minimum (LIMH)

Rear, principal building 25 ft. minimum

Front (from rear of PB), accessory buildings 20 ft. minimum. NOTE: Refer to § 155-3.4F.

Front corner, accessory buildings 10 ft. minimum. NOTE: Refer to § 155-3.4F.

Side, accessory buildings 5 ft. minimum. NOTE: Refer to § 155-3.4F.

Rear, accessory buildings 5 ft. minimum. NOTE: Refer to § 155-3.4F.

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 feet.
4 stories up to 52 feet (LIMH)

Accessory building 2 stories up to 20 ft.

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 Common yard, Fence yard, Shallow yard

Façade Types

Details For further information about Façade Types, please reference § 155-3.5I in the online Code.

Permitted Porch, Stoop, Common entry

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

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Additional Requirements

Details For further information about MDR2 Dimensional Standards Dimensional Standards, please reference Table 4.2.2 here or in the online Code.

Fences, walls and street screens See § 155-4.1E for detailed information.

MDR3 Medium Density Residential

Lot Occupation

Details For further information about Lot Occupation, please reference § 155-3.4: Lot occupation. in the online Code.

Lot width 50 feet (SF, DU)
20 feet per unit (RH)
30 feet (TW, DU)
60 feet (QU)
100 feet (SMF, LMF)

Lot area 3,000 square feet minimum (SF)
2,000 square feet minimum per unit (TW, DU, QU, RH, SMF, LMF)

Impervious surface 50% maximum (SF, TW, DU, QU, RH)
60% maximum (SMF, LMF)

Frontage occupation 60% minimum

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, MDR or MDR2, the side setback for the lot shall be that required of the abutting lot's district. Where a lot abuts a property zoned LDR, MDR1 or MDR2 at the side or the rear, the lot shall include a buffer of 20 feet in width.
Garage location shall be according to § 155-8.4: Parking location.
Accessory buildings, refer to § 155-3.4F

Front, principal building Predominant setback, see § 155-3.4I. Where the predominant setback does not apply, the front setback shall be a minimum of 10 feet and a maximum of 20 feet.

Side, principal building 0 or 10 ft. minimum
Zero-foot side setback only applies where there is a shared party wall.

Rear, principal building 25 ft. minimum

Front (from rear of PB), accessory buildings 20 ft. minimum

Front corner, accessory buildings 10 ft. minimum

Side, accessory buildings 0 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 3 stories up to 40 feet
Five stories up to 65 feet maximum with a front stepback of 15 feet after the third floor or 40 feet, whichever occurs first.

Accessory building 2 stories up to 20 ft.

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 Porch, Stoop, Common entry

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

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Additional Requirements

Details For further information about MDR3 Dimensional Standards Dimensional Standards, please reference Table 4.2.3 here or in the online Code.

Fences, walls and street screens See § 155-4.1E for detailed information.

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