Chapter 14
Zoning
Article 1
Title, Purpose, and Interpretation
§14-103. Community Development Objectives
Article 2
Definitions of Terms
§14-201. Rules of Interpretation
Article 3
Establishment of Zoning Districts and Map
§14-303. Interpretation of District Boundaries
§14-304. Use Adjustment on District Boundaries
Article 4
Conformance Required
§14-401. Application of District Regulations
§14-402. Uses Not Provided for
Article 5
Conservation Recreation District (CR)
§14-504. Lot Area, Building Height and Yard Requirements
§14-505. Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements
§14-506. Signs and Advertising Structures
§14-507. Supplementary District Regulations
§14-508. Environmental Improvements and Energy Conservation Requirements
Article 6
Agricultural District (A)
§14-604. Intensive Agriculture Overlay District
§14-605. General District Requirements
§14-606. Lot Area, Building Height, and Yard Requirements
§14-607. Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements
§14-608. Signs and Advertising Structures
§14-609. Supplementary District Regulations
§14-610. Environmental Improvements and Energy Conservation Requirements
Article 7
Residential Forest District (RF)
§14-704. Lot Area, Building Height, and Yard Requirements
§14-705. Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements
§14-706. Signs and Advertising Structures
§14-707. Supplementary District Regulations
§14-708. Environmental Improvements and Energy Conservation Requirements
Article 8
Low Density Residential District (RLD)
§14-804. Lot Area, Building Height, and Yard Requirements
§14-805. Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements
§14-806. Signs and Advertising Structures
§14-807. Supplementary District Regulations
§14-808. Environmental Improvements and Energy Conservation Requirements
Article 9
Medium Density Residential District (RMD)
§14-904. Lot Area, Building Height, and Yard Requirements
§14-905. Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements
§14-906. Signs and Advertising Structures
§14-907. Supplementary District Regulations
§14-908. Environmental Improvements and Energy Conservation Requirements
Article 10
Special Purpose Residential District (RSP)
§14-1003. Lot Area, Building Height, and Yard Requirements
§14-1004. Alterations or Expansions of Mobile Home Parks
§14-1005. Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements
§14-1006. Signs and Advertising Structures
§14-1007. Supplementary District Regulations
§14-1008. Environmental Improvements and Energy Conservation Requirements
Article 11
Village Residential District (RV)
§14-1104. Lot Area, Building Height, and Yard Requirements
§14-1105. Supplemental Townhouse and Garden Apartment Standards
§14-1106. Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements
§14-1107. Signs and Advertising Structures
§14-1108. Supplementary District Regulations
§14-1109. Environmental Improvements and Energy Conservation Requirements
Article 12
Residential Institutional District (RI)
§14-1204. Lot Area, Building Height, and Yard Requirements
§14-1206. Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements
§14-1207. Signs and Advertising Structures
§14-1208. Supplementary District Regulations
§14-1209. Environmental Improvements and Energy Conservation Requirements
Article 13
General Commercial District (GC)
§14-1304. Performance Required
§14-1305. Lot Area, Building Height, and Yard Requirements
§14-1306. Minimum Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements
§14-1307. Signs and Advertising Structures
§14-1308. Supplementary District Regulations
§14-1309. Environmental Improvements and Energy Conservation Requirements
Article 14
Neighborhood Commercial District (NC)
§14-1403. Performance Required
§14-1404. Lot Area, Building Height, and Yard Requirements
§14-1405. Minimum Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements
§14-1406. Signs and Advertising Structures
§14-1407. Supplementary District Regulations
§14-1408. Environmental Improvements and Energy Conservation Requirements
Article 15
Limited Industrial District (LI)
§14-1504. Performance Standards
§14-1505. Lot Area, Building Height, and Yard Requirements
§14-1506. Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements
§14-1507. Signs and Advertising Structures
§14-1508. Supplementary District Regulations
§14-1509. Environmental Improvements and Energy Conservation Requirements
§14-1510. Access to Major Road
Article 16
General Industrial District (GI)
§14-1604. Performance Standards
§14-1605. Lot Area, Building Height, and Yard Requirements
§14-1606. Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements
§14-1607. Signs and Advertising Structures
§14-1608. Supplementary District Regulations
§14-1609. Environmental Improvements and Energy Conservation Requirements
Article 17
Planned Development District (PD)
§14-1703. Planned Development Guidelines
§14-1705. Minimum Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements
§14-1706. Signs and Advertising Structures
§14-1707. Supplementary District Regulations
§14-1708. Environmental Improvements and Energy Conservation Requirements
Article 17A
Coordinated Mixed Use Overlay
§14-1753. Coordinated Mixed Use Overlay Guidelines and Procedures
§14-1754. Uses in a Coordinated Mixed Use Development
§14-1755. Coordinated Mixed Use Development Design Requirements
§14-1756. Common Open Space Requirements for Coordinated Mixed Use Development
§14-1757. Blocks Within a Coordinated Mixed Use Development
§14-1758. Streets and Alleys Within and Access to a Coordinated Mixed Use Development
§14-1759. Residential Development Standards Within a Coordinated Mixed Use Development
§14-1760. Commercial Development Within a Coordinated Mixed Use Development
§14-1762. Area and Bulk Guidelines for a Coordinated Mixed Use Development
§14-1763. Required Loading and Service Areas
§14-1766. Landscaping and Street Trees
§14-1769. Architectural Design Standards and Guidelines
§14-1770. Industrial Performance Standards
§14-1772. Supplementary District Regulations
§14-1773. Environmental Improvements and Energy Conservation Requirements
Article 18
Floodplain District (FP)
§14-1803. Abrogation and Greater Restrictions
§14-1805. Warning and Disclaimer of Liability
§14-1806. Designation of the Floodplain Administrator
§14-1808. Duties and Responsibilities of the Floodplain Administrator
§14-1809. Application Procedures and Requirements
§14-1810. Review of Application by Others
§14-1813. Start of Construction
§14-1816. Identification of Floodplain Areas
§14-1817. Description and Special Requirements of Identified Floodplain Areas
§14-1818. Changes in Identification of Area
§14-1820. Jurisdictional Boundary Changes
§14-1821. Technical Provisions
§14-1822. Elevation and Floodproofing Requirements
§14-1823. Design and Construction Standards
§14-1824. Development That May Endanger Human Life
§14-1825. Special Requirements for Subdivisions and Development
§14-1826. Special Requirements for Manufactured Homes
§14-1827. Special Requirements for Recreational Vehicles
§14-1828. Prohibited Activities
§14-1832. Variance Procedures and Conditions
§14-1834. Specific Definitions
Article 19
Resource Extraction Overlay District (RE)
Article 20
Environmental Protection Overlay District (EP)
§14-2005. Conservation Plan Content
§14-2006. Minimum Conservation and Natural Resource Protection Standards
Article 21
Historic Overlay District (H)
§14-2102. Definition of Terms Utilized in the Historic Overlay District
§14-2104. Delineation of Historic Overlay Districts and Historic Overlay Buffer Areas
§14-2105. Historic Overlay District and Historic Overlay Buffer Area Provisions
§14-2108. Architectural Compatibility Criteria
Article 22
Supplementary District Regulations
§14-2202. Accessory Buildings and Structures
§14-2204. Projections into Yards
§14-2206. Lot Averaging Standards
§14-2207. Visibility at Intersections
§14-2208. Fences, Walls, and Hedges
§14-2209. Erection of More than One Principal Structure on a Lot
§14-2210. Structures to Have Access
§14-2211. Water Supply and Sewerage Facilities Required
§14-2212. Minimum Habitable Floor Area and Lot Area Requirements
§14-2213. Corner Lot Restriction
§14-2214. Exceptions to Height Regulations
§14-2215. Dangerous Structures
§14-2217. Parking and Storage of Certain Vehicles
§14-2218. Parking, Storage, or Use of Major Recreational Equipment and/or Tractor Trailers, Etc.
§14-2219. Public Utilities Exemption
§14-2221. Front Yard Exception
§14-2222. Front Yard Exception for Through Lots
§14-2223. Minimum Dimensional Requirements for Flag Lots
§14-2224. Oil and Gas Operations
Article 23
Environmental Improvements and Energy Conservation Requirements
§14-2303. Requirement for Environmental and Energy-Conserving Improvements
§14-2304. Environmental and Energy Conserving Standards
§14-2305. Solar, Wind, and Alternate Energy Standards
§14-2306. Maintenance and Protection Assurances
Article 24
Off-Street Parking and Loading
§14-2403. Requirements for Off-Street Parking and Loading Facilities
§14-2405. Schedule of Required Off-Street Parking Spaces
§14-2407. Separate or Combined Use of Facilities
§14-2409. Driveways and Curbs for Single- and Two-Family Dwellings
§14-2410. Loading and Unloading Space
§14-2411. Illumination of Parking and Loading Areas
§14-2412. Improvements to Parking and Loading Areas
§14-2413. Approval of Parking and Loading Plans
Article 25
Signs and Advertising Structures
§14-2504. Signs Permitted in All Districts
§14-2505. Signs in Residential, Conservation Recreation, and Agricultural Districts
§14-2506. Signs in Commercial and Industrial Districts
Article 26
Criteria for Special Exceptions, Conditional Uses, and Other Selected Uses
§14-2604. General Standards for All Special Exception and Conditional Use Applications
§14-2605. Criteria for Specific Land Uses
§14-2606. Group Family Dwellings
§14-2607. Family Day Care Homes
§14-2608. Group Day Care Homes
§14-2611. Intensive Agricultural Operations
§14-2612. Home Occupations and Home Businesses
§14-2613. Communication Antennas, Towers, and Equipment for Commercial Operation
§14-2614. Adult-Oriented Businesses
§14-2615. Commercial Uses Permitted in the Village Residential (RV) District
§14-2616. Farm-Based Businesses
§14-2617. Gasoline Pumps and Other Service Station Equipment
§14-2618. Golf Courses, Country Clubs
Article 27
Nonconformities–Lots, Uses, and Structures
§14-2702. Nonconforming Lots of Record
§14-2703. Nonconforming Uses of Land
§14-2704. Nonconforming Structures
§14-2705. Nonconforming Uses of Structures or Land and Structures in Combination
§14-2706. Uses under Special Exception or Conditional Use Provisions Not Nonconforming Uses
Article 28
Administration and Enforcement: Building and Permits and Certificates of Zoning Compliance
§14-2801. Administration, Enforcement, and Authority
§14-2802. Building and Zoning Permits Required
§14-2803. Application for a Building and Zoning Permit
§14-2804. Incomplete Applications
§14-2805. Approval or Disapproval of a Building and Zoning Permit
§14-2806. Revocation of a Building and Zoning Permit
§14-2807. Expiration of a Building and Zoning Permit
§14-2808. Certificate of Zoning Compliance
§14-2809. Continuation of Use, Construction, Development, Etc., Deemed Unlawful by Zoning Officer
§14-2810. Temporary Use Permits
Article 29
Violations and Remedies
§14-2904. Enforcement Remedies
Article 30
Zoning Hearing Board and Other Administrative Procedures
§14-3001. Zoning Hearing Board Creation and Appointments
§14-3002. Organization of Zoning Hearing Board
§14-3003. Expenditures for Services
§14-3004. Hearings of the Zoning Hearing Board
§14-3005. Hearings, Appeals, and Notice
§14-3007. Zoning Hearing Board’s Functions–Variances
§14-3008. Zoning Hearing Board’s Functions–Special Exceptions
§14-3009. Borough Council’s Functions–Conditional Uses
§14-3010. Expiration or Revocation of a Zoning Hearing Board or Borough Council Decision
§14-3011. Parties Appellant Before Zoning Hearing Board or Borough Council
§14-3014. Validity of Ordinance; Substantive Questions
§14-3015. Procedure to Obtain Preliminary Opinion
§14-3016. Applicability of Ordinance Amendments
Article 31
Appeals to Court
§14-3102. Jurisdiction and Venue on Appeal; Time for Appeal
§14-3103. Appeals to Court; Commencement; Stay of Proceedings
§14-3105. Hearing and Argument of Land Use Appeal
Article 32
Amendments
§14-3202. Enactment of Zoning Ordinance Amendments
§14-3204. Publication, Advertisement, and Availability of Ordinances
Appendix 14-A
Standard Animal Weights Used to Calculate Animal Equivalent Units (AEUs)
Appendix 14-B
Burd Coleman Historic Overlay District Map (PDF)
Minersvillage Historic Overlay District Map (PDF)
North Cornwall Historic Overlay District Map (PDF)
Historic and Resource Extraction Overlays Map (PDF)