EXECUTIVE PROPOSED SUMMARY PETERS Summary: Peters Township Zoning Ordinance TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE JUNE, 2017 PETERS TOWNSHIP PLANNING DEPARTMENT 610 E. McMURRAY ROAD McMURRAY, PA 1531 (724) 942-5005 WWW.PETERSTOWNSHIP.COM Summary 1
Summary: Peters Township Zoning Ordinance EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: Proposed Peters Township Zoning Ordinance: June, 2017 Community Overview Peters Township is a self-described bedroom community in the southern reaches of metropolitan Pittsburgh. Peters Township sits amidst a diverse landscape of rugged hills, active farms and twisting roads gradually growing into pleasant neighborhoods of residential, commercial and recreational development. Incorporated in 1781 as one of the 13 original townships of Washington County when it became part of Pennsylvania. Over the years, portions of the Township were split off to form other municipalities, resulting in the current configuration of 19.5 square miles. In 1950 the Township was a sparsely populated rural community. Since then the population has grown many fold to the current (2010) population of 21,213. Sizable areas of the Township remain undeveloped or sparsely developed, the majority of the land area is occupied by various forms of development, mostly single-family homes. The largest area of nonresidential development is found lining both sides of the Route 19 corridor that runs north/south near the western edge of the community. It is mainly the remaining tracts of undeveloped land, that are the focus of the Proposed Peters Township Zoning Ordinance and provide tools and standards for the implementation of the Plan Peters 2022 Comprehensive Plan. Ordinance Overview: 1. Reflect the future development of Peters Township as set forth in the Plan Peters 2022 Comprehensive Plan to promote, protect and facilitate any, or all of the following: Create a clear, concise and user-friendly zoning code; Create a design, review and approval process that is easy to understand and navigate; Simplify the structure of zoning districts; Create a predictable and desirable development pattern; and Create a regulatory framework to implement the vision, goals and actions outlined in Plan Peters 2022. 2 Summary 2. Layout the tools for implementing the Plan Peters 2022 Comprehensive Plan through: A full technical analysis and evaluation of existing regulations; Incorporation of regulatory recommendations of, ensure consistency with Plan Peters 2022; Updating regulations according to developments in land use law and principles, state and federal statutes and case law; Developing new zoning map; and Verifying consistency, completeness and clarity of all sections Providing for the provision of a safe, reliable and adequate water supply for domestic, commercial, agricultural or industrial use, and other public services; Providing effective stormwater management throughout the township; as well as Providing safe and efficient access and circulation systems (vehicular and pedestrian) throughout the Township; Preservation of the natural, scenic and historic values in the environment; and 3. Providing controls for the development and redevelopment of properties that are designed to preserve and maintain the essential character of Peters Township.
Summary: Peters Township Zoning Ordinance Applicability & Uses The fundamental zoning districts and specifications associated with the Proposed Peters Township Zoning Ordinance remain primarily the same as in the current Peters Township Zoning Ordinance. The names of several districts have changed. Three new zoning districts have been added to provide expanded options to property owners and developers that more closely align with specific conditions in those areas. The new districts include: RR: Rural Residential District; MA: Mixed-Use Activity Center; and VM: Mixed-Use Village District. The complete list of zoning districts are as follows: Peters Township Zoning Map (with Changes Highlighted) New ID Draft Zoning Map C4 Changes to MA.2 New Name Former ID LD Low-Density Residential R-1A WP Woodland Protection R-1B CL Single-Family Cluster R-1C MD Medium Density R-2 RR Rural Residential/Estate Lot -- VR Village Residential -- TC McMurray Town Center TC VC Village Commercial VNC IN Industrial LI GC General Commercial C-2 MA Mixed-Use Activity Center (1 & 2) MUA VM Mixed-Use Village -- VB Valley Brook Rd. Mixed-Use Corridor MX-VB WV West Venetia Rd. Mixed-Use Corridor MX-VB CR Conservation Residential Overlay -- MR Mixed Residential Overlay -- AO Airport Hazard Residential Overlay AO C4 Change to MA.2 Expanded TC R-1A Comp Plan: Neighborhood Commercial, Proposed MA.2 Rural Residential New District C3 and C4 Change to MA.1 Rural Residential New District C3 and C4 Change R-1A to C1 MA.2 to MA Venetia Area: Updates to VM VC Venetia Area: Updates to VR Summary 3
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Summary: Peters Township Zoning Ordinance Dimensional Standards 8 Summary Residential Districts LD WP CL MD RR VR Low-Density Residential Minimum Gross Lot (ft 2 ) 21,780 ft 2 Maximum Gross DU/Acre or Lot 1.2 lots/acre Minimum Lot Frontage @ Bldg. Line 100 Min. Principal Bldg. Setback: Front 50 Min. Principal Bldg. Setback: Side 15 Min. Principal Bldg. Setback: Rear 40 Min. Accessory Bldg. Setback: Front 50 1 Min. Accessory Bldg. Setback: Side 15 Min. Accessory Bldg. Setback: Rear 15 Woodland Protection ¼ Acre: 10,980 ft 2 ½ Acre: 21,780 ft 2 2 Acres: 87,120 ft 2 ¼ Acre: 1.2 lots/acre ½ Acre: 1.2 lots/acre 2 Acres: 1 lot/2 acre2 ¼ Acre: 80 ½ Acre: 100 2 Acres: 150 ¼ Acre: 25 ½ Acre: 50 2 Acres: 50 ¼ Acre: 7.5 ½ Acre: 15 2 Acres: 15 ¼ Acre: 20 ½ Acre: 40 2 Acres: 40 ¼ Acre: 25 ½ Acre: 50 2 Acres: 50 ¼ Acre: 7.5 ½ Acre: 15 2 Acres: 15 ¼ Acre: 7.5 ½ Acre: 15 2 Acres: 15 Single- Family Cluster 10,890 ft 2 Reduced Setback for Sheds 5 2 Medium Density 5 Acres per Development Rural Residential 5 Acres per Lot 2 du/acre 7 gross/acre 1 DU/5 Acres Village Residential 13,939 ft 2 Single- Family Detached: 1/Lot Single Family Attached: 6/unit (24/unit max) 80 N.A. 200 30 25 25 50 Local Rd: 10 /15 Venetia Rd: 20 /25 7.5 15 25 5 20 25 50 10 25 25 50 10 7.5 15 25 5 7.5 15 25 10 Maximum Lot Coverage 15% ¼ Acre: 22% ½ Acre: 15% 22% 35% 15% 35 2 Acres: 10% Minimum Open Space Set-Aside 0.7 acres/lot N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. N.A. 1. Front porches, covered or uncovered, may extend 6 into the front bldg. setback provided they are not enclosed) 2. Reduced rear & side yard setbacks shall not apply to accessory structures larger than 240 square feet, Notes: or those with active uses such as swimming pools, sport courts, play structures, etc. No outdoor storage shall occur behind, or beside the shed within reduced setback areas. 3. Units can be on individual lots or condominiums no minimum lot size for individual lots. Building Height: Maximum 35 Building Height: Stories 2 Stories Notes:
Summary: Peters Township Zoning Ordinance Dimensional Standards Non-Residential Districts TC VC IN GC McMurray Town Center Village Commercial Industrial General Commercial Minimum Gross Lot (ft 2 ) 21,780 ft2 (o.5 acre) 43,560 ft 2 (1 acre) 21,780 ft2 (o.5 acre) Maximum Gross DU/Acre or Lot Not Limited N.A. Max. Floor Area Ratio (FAR) 1 0.20 0.35 25 Minimum Lot Frontage @ Bldg. Line No maximum 100 Combining lots permitted) Along E. McMurray, Along Venetia Road: Principal Bldg: 50 0 5 Build to Valley Brook & Friar 20 Min./25 Max.; Accessory Bldg: 50 Sidewalk Lane: 20 min/25 max 20 Min./25 Interior Local Streets: (for courtyards, Max.; 0 5 Build to plaza, outdoor Sidewalk dining, etc.) Interior Local Streets: 0 5 Build to Sidewalk 4 Stories (Conditional): 51 : Flat Roof Min. Principal Bldg. Setback: Front 56 : Sloped Roof Only on properties 3 acres 4 th story: 150 from LD 75 from MR Stepped back 50 from property line & 20 from 3 rd story façade line. Min. Principal Bldg. Setback: Side Min. Principal Bldg. Setback: Rear 0 : Common Wall 0 Min.: Sidewalk/Driveway 5 Max. 25 to Alleys, etc. next to LD No parking in 25 Setback Temp. Parking May be w/in Setback Vehicles shall not encroach rear pedestrian access. Principal Bldg: 15 Accessory Bldg: 10 Principal Bldg: 25 Accessory Bldg: 5 Maximum Impervious Surface Determined by Stormwater Management Sidewalk 8 (5 clear required) Transparency (Minimum) 70%: Ground Level 40%: Upper Level Building Height (Maximum) 34 : Flat Roof 31 : Flat Roof 41 : Pitched Roof 36 : Pitched Roof 45 3 Stories Building Height: Stories 4 Stories C0nditional 2 Stories 3 Stories Notes: 10 Max. Blank Wall 15% Min. Green Area 10 25 Summary 9
Summary: Peters Township Zoning Ordinance Dimensional Standards 10 Summary Mixed-Use Districts MA.1 MA.2 VM WV VB Mixed-Use Activity Center.1 Mixed-Use Activity Center.2 Village Mixed- Use 21,780 ft 2 (o.5 acre) Not Limited West Venetia Road Mixed-Use Corridor Minimum Gross Lot (ft 2 ) Maximum Gross DU/Acre or Lot Max. Floor Area Ratio (FAR) 1 0.30 25 Minimum Lot Frontage @ Bldg. Line No Maximum 100 Combining Lots Permitted Min. Principal Bldg. Setback: Front Min. Principal Bldg. Setback: Side Min. Principal Bldg. Setback: Rear Sidewalk Transparency (Minimum) Building Height (Maximum) Building Height: Stories Maximum Impervious Surface Along Arterial, Collector & Connector Roads: (Rt. 19, Bebout, E. McMurray, Hidden Valley, Waterdam, Galley, Thompsonville, Valley Brook) 20 Minimum/25 Maximum Interior Local Streets: 0 5 (Build to Sidewalk) Along Venetia Road: 20 Minimum/25 Maximum Interior Local Streets: 0 5 (Build to Sidewalk) 0 if bldgs. share common wall 0 Minimum to sidewalk or driveway 5 Maximum 25 to Alleys/Rear Access (adjacent to LD) No Parking in 25 Setback Area Parking Lot may begin at edge of Alleys/Rear Access Road R.O.W. Temporary parking for loading/unloading may take place w/in 25 rear setback Vehicles may not encroach on rear pedestrian access/entrance 8 Minimum, 5 Clear of all Obstructions 70% : First Floor, 40%: Upper Floor(s) Along Rt. 19, Waterdam & Galley: 20 Min./25 Max.; Interior Local Streets: 0 5 Build to Sidewalk 4 Stories (Conditional): 51 : Flat Roof 56 : Sloped Roof Only on properties 3 acres 4 th story: 150 from LD 75 from MR Stepped back 50 from property line & 20 from 3 rd story façade line. 3 Stories 4 Stories C0nditional 31 Flat Roof 36 Pitched Roof Valley Brook Road Mixed-Use Corridor Principal Bldg.: 25 Accessory Bldg.: 30 Principal Bldg.: 10 Accessory Bldg.: 10 Principal Bldg.: 25 Accessory Bldg.: 10 45 2 Stories 3 Stories Determined by Stormwater Management
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