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Borough of Saxonburg, PA
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2023-03-27 *
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THE CODE
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Chapter 27 Zoning
THE CODE
Ch 1
Administration and Government
Ch 2
Air Pollution
Ch 3
Animals
Ch 4
Bicycles
Ch 5
Buildings
Ch 6
Conduct
Ch 7
Curfew
Ch 8
Fire Prevention and Fire Protection
Ch 9
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Ch 10
Garbage and Refuse
Ch 11
Health and Sanitation
Ch 12
Housing
Ch 13
Libraries
Ch 14
Licenses, Permits and General Business Regulations
Ch 15
Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks
Ch 16
Motor Vehicles and Traffic
Ch 17
Parks and Recreation
Ch 18
Plumbing
Ch 19
Sewers and Sewage Disposal
Ch 20
Signs and Billboards
Ch 21
Streets and Sidewalks
Ch 22
Subdivision and Land Development
Ch 23
Stormwater Management
Ch 24
Taxation, Special
Ch 25
Trees
Ch 26
Water
Ch 27
Zoning
Ch 27 Pt 1
TITLE AND PURPOSE
§ 27-1
Title.
§ 27-2
Purpose.
§ 27-3
Statement of Community Development Objectives.
Ch 27 Pt 2
RULES OF INTERPRETATION AND DEFINITIONS
§ 27-11
Rules of Interpretation.
§ 27-12
Particular Meanings.
Ch 27 Pt 3
APPLICATION OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS
§ 27-21
District Regulations.
§ 27-22
Classification After Annexation.
Ch 27 Pt 4
ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS
§ 27-31
Intent.
§ 27-32
Establishment of Districts.
§ 27-33
Official Zoning Map.
§ 27-34
Rules for Interpretation of District Boundaries.
§ 27-35
A-1 Agricultural District.
§ 27-36
R-1 Single-Family Residential District.
§ 27-37
R-2 Multifamily Residential District.
§ 27-38
C-1 Central Business District.
§ 27-39
C-2 Convenience Commercial District.
§ 27-40
M Manufacturing District.
§ 27-41
Bulk and Dimensional Regulations.
§ 27-42
On-Site Sale of Farm Products.
§ 27-43
to § 27-50. (Reserved)
Ch 27 Pt 4A
HISTORIC OVERLAY DISTRICT
§ 27-50.1
Legal Authorization; Title.
§ 27-50.2
Purpose.
§ 27-50.3
Delineation of Historic Districts.
§ 27-50.4
Terminology.
§ 27-50.5
Definitions.
§ 27-50.6
Historical Architectural Review Board.
§ 27-50.7
Organization of HARB.
§ 27-50.8
Functions of HARB.
§ 27-50.9
Design Guidelines.
§ 27-50.10
Application Procedure.
§ 27-50.11
Review Procedure for a Certificate of Appropriateness Permit.
§ 27-50.12
Demolition Request.
§ 27-50.13
Signs.
§ 27-50.14
Definitions of Signs.
§ 27-50.15
Sign Administration Standards.
§ 27-50.16
Sign Permit Administration.
§ 27-50.17
General Sign Provisions.
§ 27-50.18
Exempt Signs.
§ 27-50.19
Prohibited Signs.
§ 27-50.20
Specific Sign Regulations.
§ 27-50.21
Notice of Violation.
§ 27-50.22
Enforcement.
§ 27-50.23
Penalties.
§ 27-50.24
Amendments.
§ 27-50.25
Effective Date; Certification by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
Ch 27 Pt 5
EXPRESS STANDARDS AND CRITERIA FOR CONDITIONAL USES AND USES BY SPECIAL EXCEPTION
§ 27-51
Applicability.
§ 27-52
General Standards and Criteria.
§ 27-53
Standards and Criteria For Specific Uses.
Ch 27 Pt 6
GENERAL PROVISIONS OFF-STREET PARKING, LOADING AREA SIGNS, PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND DESIGN STANDARDS
§ 27-61
Intent.
§ 27-62
Parking Requirements.
§ 27-63
Loading Area Requirements.
§ 27-64
Signs.
§ 27-65
Performance Standards.
§ 27-66
Design Standards.
§ 27-67
to § 27-70. (Reserved)
Ch 27 Pt 7
ZONING HEARING BOARD
§ 27-71
Membership.
§ 27-72
Appointment of Alternate Members.
§ 27-73
Participation by Alternate Members.
§ 27-74
Jurisdiction of the Board.
§ 27-75
Proceedings of the Zoning Hearing Board.
§ 27-76
Applications for Appeals to the Board.
§ 27-77
Variances.
§ 27-78
Uses by Special Exception.
§ 27-79
Mediation Option.
§ 27-80
Fees and Expenditures.
§ 27-81
Stenographer's Appearance Fee and Transcripts.
§ 27-82
Stay of Proceedings.
§ 27-83
Appeals From the Zoning Hearing Board.
§ 27-84
Rehearing.
Ch 27 Pt 8
NONCONFORMING LOTS, NONCONFORMING USES AND LAND, NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES AND NONCONFORMING USES OF STRUCTURES AND PREMISES
§ 27-91
Intent.
§ 27-92
Nonconforming Lots of Record.
§ 27-93
Nonconforming Uses of Land.
§ 27-94
Nonconforming Uses of Structures.
§ 27-95
Nonconforming Structures.
§ 27-96
Repairs and Maintenance.
§ 27-97
Registration of Nonconformities.
§ 27-98
Historical Landmarks.
Ch 27 Pt 9
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT, BUILDING PERMITS, OCCUPANCY PERMITS
§ 27-111
Zoning Officer.
§ 27-112
Complaints Regarding Violations.
§ 27-113
Enforcement Notice.
§ 27-114
Enforcement Remedies.
§ 27-115
Other Remedies.
§ 27-116
Building Permits Required.
§ 27-117
Application for Building Permit.
§ 27-118
Construction and Use to be Provided in Application, Plans, Permits.
§ 27-119
Occupancy Permits.
§ 27-120
Applications for Conditional Use Approval.
§ 27-121
Applications for Uses by Special Exception.
§ 27-122
Fee Schedules.
Ch 27 Pt 10
AMENDMENTS
§ 27-131
Procedure.
§ 27-132
Public Hearing by the Planning Commission.
§ 27-133
Public Hearing by Borough Council.
§ 27-134
Requirement to Hold Additional Public Hearings.
§ 27-135
Mediation Option.
§ 27-136
Action by Borough Council.
§ 27-137
Filing Amendment with County Planning Commission.
§ 27-138
Procedure for Zoning Change by Petition.
§ 27-139
Rehearing.
§ 27-140
Landowner Curative Amendments.
Ch 28
Alarms
APPENDIX
Ch A
Agreements and Contracts
Ch B
Annexation of Territory
Ch C
Bond Issues and Loans
Ch D
Governmental and Intergovernmental Affairs
Ch E
Plan Approval
Ch F
Public Property
Ch G
Sewers
Ch H
Street Lighting
Ch I
Streets and Sidewalks
Ch J
Taxation and Budget
Ch K
Water
Ch L
Zoning/Reclassifications
KEY TO THE DISPOSITION OF ALL ORDINANCES
Ch KO
Key to the Disposition of All Ordinances
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Chapter 27
Zoning
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Bulk and Dimensional Requirements
Attachment 2 - Color Zoning Map
Part 1
TITLE AND PURPOSE
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§ 27-1
Title.
chevron_right
§ 27-2
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 27-3
Statement of Community Development Objectives.
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Part 2
RULES OF INTERPRETATION AND DEFINITIONS
chevron_right
§ 27-11
Rules of Interpretation.
chevron_right
§ 27-12
Particular Meanings.
chevron_right
Part 3
APPLICATION OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS
chevron_right
§ 27-21
District Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 27-22
Classification After Annexation.
chevron_right
Part 4
ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS
chevron_right
§ 27-31
Intent.
chevron_right
§ 27-32
Establishment of Districts.
chevron_right
§ 27-33
Official Zoning Map.
chevron_right
§ 27-34
Rules for Interpretation of District Boundaries.
chevron_right
§ 27-35
A-1 Agricultural District.
chevron_right
§ 27-36
R-1 Single-Family Residential District.
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§ 27-37
R-2 Multifamily Residential District.
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§ 27-38
C-1 Central Business District.
chevron_right
§ 27-39
C-2 Convenience Commercial District.
chevron_right
§ 27-40
M Manufacturing District.
chevron_right
§ 27-41
Bulk and Dimensional Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 27-42
On-Site Sale of Farm Products.
chevron_right
§ 27-43
to § 27-50. (Reserved)
chevron_right
Part 4A
HISTORIC OVERLAY DISTRICT
chevron_right
§ 27-50.1
Legal Authorization; Title.
chevron_right
§ 27-50.2
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 27-50.3
Delineation of Historic Districts.
chevron_right
§ 27-50.4
Terminology.
chevron_right
§ 27-50.5
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 27-50.6
Historical Architectural Review Board.
chevron_right
§ 27-50.7
Organization of HARB.
chevron_right
§ 27-50.8
Functions of HARB.
chevron_right
§ 27-50.9
Design Guidelines.
chevron_right
§ 27-50.10
Application Procedure.
chevron_right
§ 27-50.11
Review Procedure for a Certificate of Appropriateness Permit.
chevron_right
§ 27-50.12
Demolition Request.
chevron_right
§ 27-50.13
Signs.
chevron_right
§ 27-50.14
Definitions of Signs.
chevron_right
§ 27-50.15
Sign Administration Standards.
chevron_right
§ 27-50.16
Sign Permit Administration.
chevron_right
§ 27-50.17
General Sign Provisions.
chevron_right
§ 27-50.18
Exempt Signs.
chevron_right
§ 27-50.19
Prohibited Signs.
chevron_right
§ 27-50.20
Specific Sign Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 27-50.21
Notice of Violation.
chevron_right
§ 27-50.22
Enforcement.
chevron_right
§ 27-50.23
Penalties.
chevron_right
§ 27-50.24
Amendments.
chevron_right
§ 27-50.25
Effective Date; Certification by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.
chevron_right
Part 5
EXPRESS STANDARDS AND CRITERIA FOR CONDITIONAL USES AND USES BY SPECIAL EXCEPTION
chevron_right
§ 27-51
Applicability.
chevron_right
§ 27-52
General Standards and Criteria.
chevron_right
§ 27-53
Standards and Criteria For Specific Uses.
chevron_right
Part 6
GENERAL PROVISIONS OFF-STREET PARKING, LOADING AREA SIGNS, PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND DESIGN STANDARDS
chevron_right
§ 27-61
Intent.
chevron_right
§ 27-62
Parking Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-63
Loading Area Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-64
Signs.
chevron_right
§ 27-65
Performance Standards.
chevron_right
§ 27-66
Design Standards.
chevron_right
§ 27-67
to § 27-70. (Reserved)
chevron_right
Part 7
ZONING HEARING BOARD
chevron_right
§ 27-71
Membership.
chevron_right
§ 27-72
Appointment of Alternate Members.
chevron_right
§ 27-73
Participation by Alternate Members.
chevron_right
§ 27-74
Jurisdiction of the Board.
chevron_right
§ 27-75
Proceedings of the Zoning Hearing Board.
chevron_right
§ 27-76
Applications for Appeals to the Board.
chevron_right
§ 27-77
Variances.
chevron_right
§ 27-78
Uses by Special Exception.
chevron_right
§ 27-79
Mediation Option.
chevron_right
§ 27-80
Fees and Expenditures.
chevron_right
§ 27-81
Stenographer's Appearance Fee and Transcripts.
chevron_right
§ 27-82
Stay of Proceedings.
chevron_right
§ 27-83
Appeals From the Zoning Hearing Board.
chevron_right
§ 27-84
Rehearing.
chevron_right
Part 8
NONCONFORMING LOTS, NONCONFORMING USES AND LAND, NONCONFORMING STRUCTURES AND NONCONFORMING USES OF STRUCTURES AND PREMISES
chevron_right
§ 27-91
Intent.
chevron_right
§ 27-92
Nonconforming Lots of Record.
chevron_right
§ 27-93
Nonconforming Uses of Land.
chevron_right
§ 27-94
Nonconforming Uses of Structures.
chevron_right
§ 27-95
Nonconforming Structures.
chevron_right
§ 27-96
Repairs and Maintenance.
chevron_right
§ 27-97
Registration of Nonconformities.
chevron_right
§ 27-98
Historical Landmarks.
chevron_right
Part 9
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT, BUILDING PERMITS, OCCUPANCY PERMITS
chevron_right
§ 27-111
Zoning Officer.
chevron_right
§ 27-112
Complaints Regarding Violations.
chevron_right
§ 27-113
Enforcement Notice.
chevron_right
§ 27-114
Enforcement Remedies.
chevron_right
§ 27-115
Other Remedies.
chevron_right
§ 27-116
Building Permits Required.
chevron_right
§ 27-117
Application for Building Permit.
chevron_right
§ 27-118
Construction and Use to be Provided in Application, Plans, Permits.
chevron_right
§ 27-119
Occupancy Permits.
chevron_right
§ 27-120
Applications for Conditional Use Approval.
chevron_right
§ 27-121
Applications for Uses by Special Exception.
chevron_right
§ 27-122
Fee Schedules.
chevron_right
Part 10
AMENDMENTS
chevron_right
§ 27-131
Procedure.
chevron_right
§ 27-132
Public Hearing by the Planning Commission.
chevron_right
§ 27-133
Public Hearing by Borough Council.
chevron_right
§ 27-134
Requirement to Hold Additional Public Hearings.
chevron_right
§ 27-135
Mediation Option.
chevron_right
§ 27-136
Action by Borough Council.
chevron_right
§ 27-137
Filing Amendment with County Planning Commission.
chevron_right
§ 27-138
Procedure for Zoning Change by Petition.
chevron_right
§ 27-139
Rehearing.
chevron_right
§ 27-140
Landowner Curative Amendments.
chevron_right