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Borough of Stroudsburg, PA
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2024-08-06
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Municipal Code
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Chapter 27 Zoning
Foreword
Ch FWD
Foreword
Adopting Ordinance
Ch AO
Adopting Ordinance
Municipal Code
Ch 1
Administration and Government
Ch 2
Animals
Ch 3
Bicycles
Ch 4
Buildings
Ch 5
Code Enforcement
Ch 6
Conduct
Ch 7
Fire Prevention and Fire Protection
Ch 8
Floodplains
Ch 9
(Reserved)
Ch 10
Health and Safety
Ch 11
Housing
Ch 12
(Reserved)
Ch 13
Licenses, Permits and General Business Regulations
Ch 14
(Reserved)
Ch 15
Motor Vehicles and Traffic
Ch 16
Parks and Recreation
Ch 17
(Reserved)
Ch 18
Sewers and Sewage Disposal
Ch 19
Signs and Billboards
Ch 20
Solid Waste
Ch 21
Streets and Sidewalks
Ch 22
Subdivision and Land Development
Ch 23
(Reserved)
Ch 24
Taxation, Special
Ch 25
Trees
Ch 26
Water
Ch 27
Zoning
Ch 27 Pt 1
TITLE, PURPOSE AND INTERPRETATION
§ 27-101
Title.
§ 27-102
Short Title.
§ 27-103
Purpose.
§ 27-104
Interpretation.
§ 27-105
Separability.
§ 27-106
Application to Public Utility Corporations.
§ 27-107
Applications of Ordinance.
§ 27-108
Zoning Permit Required Prior to Land Use or Building Construction.
§ 27-109
Occupancy Permit.
Ch 27 Pt 2
DEFINITIONS
§ 27-201
General.
§ 27-202
Specific Definitions.
Ch 27 Pt 3
CLASSIFICATION OF DISTRICTS
§ 27-301
Establishment of Districts.
§ 27-302
Classes of Districts.
§ 27-303
Zoning Map.
§ 27-304
Interpretation of District Boundaries.
§ 27-305
Boundary Tolerances.
§ 27-306
Newly Annexed Areas.
§ 27-307
Flooding and Flood Fringe Districts.
§ 27-308
Statement of Community Development Objectives.
Ch 27 Pt 4
ZONING DISTRICT USE REQUIREMENTS
§ 27-401
R-1 Low Density Residential.
§ 27-402
R-2 Medium Density Residential.
§ 27-403
R-3 High Density Residential.
§ 27-404
Use Regulations Within the MU (Mixed Use) Zoning Districts.
§ 27-405
Use Regulations for All Nonresidential Zoning Districts.
Ch 27 Pt 5
AREA AND BULK REQUIREMENTS
§ 27-501
Area and Bulk Requirements.
§ 27-502
Minimum Dwelling Unit Area Requirements.
Ch 27 Pt 6
GENERAL REGULATIONS
§ 27-601
Purpose.
§ 27-602
District Dimensional Requirements.
§ 27-603
Lot Area or Yard Attribution.
§ 27-604
Minimum Lot Width.
§ 27-605
Exceptions to Dimensional Requirements.
§ 27-606
Two or More Buildings on a Lot.
§ 27-607
Through Lots.
§ 27-608
Lots Fronting on an Alley.
§ 27-609
Side Yard of a Corner Lot.
§ 27-610
Visibility at Corners.
§ 27-611
Accessory Structures.
§ 27-612
Home Occupation.
§ 27-613
Home Gardening, Nurseries and Greenhouses.
§ 27-614
Private Outdoor Swimming Pools.
§ 27-615
Residential Lots Not Served by Public Sewer and/or Water.
§ 27-616
Highway Frontage Development.
§ 27-617
Screening and Buffer Yards.
§ 27-618
Compliance.
§ 27-619
Zero-Lot-Line Subdivision Matters of Mutual Concern; Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions.
Ch 27 Pt 6A
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC USES
§ 27-6A01
Medical Marijuana Facilities.
Ch 27 Pt 7
PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS
§ 27-701
Off-Street Parking.
§ 27-702
General Regulations Applying to All Off-Street Parking Facilities.
§ 27-703
Design Standards.
§ 27-704
Off-Street Loading.
§ 27-705
Design and Layout of Off-Street Loading Facilities.
Ch 27 Pt 8
SIGN REQUIREMENTS
§ 27-801
Purpose and Intent.
§ 27-802
Definition of Signs.
§ 27-803
Types of Signs.
§ 27-804
Construction Types.
§ 27-805
Prohibited Signs.
§ 27-806
Permit Required.
§ 27-807
Sign Classifications; Permitted and Prohibited Signs.
§ 27-808
Area Computation of Signs.
§ 27-809
General Sign Regulations.
§ 27-810
Applying for Temporary Signs; Security.
Ch 27 Pt 9
NONCONFORMING USES, STRUCTURES AND LOTS
§ 27-901
Purpose.
§ 27-902
Definitions.
§ 27-903
Continuation.
§ 27-904
Registration of Uses.
§ 27-905
Area and Bulk Requirements to Be Maintained.
§ 27-906
Existing Lots in Separate Ownership.
§ 27-907
Changes — General Requirements.
§ 27-908
Enlargement.
§ 27-909
Restoration.
§ 27-910
Termination.
§ 27-911
Prior Violations Continued.
§ 27-912
District Changes.
Ch 27 Pt 10
USES GRANTED UNDER SPECIAL CONDITIONS
§ 27-1001
Purpose.
§ 27-1002
Special Exception Use Procedure.
§ 27-1003
Conditions for Special Exception Uses.
§ 27-1004
Specific Requirements for Special Exception Uses.
Ch 27 Pt 11
FLOODING AND FLOOD FRINGE AREAS
§ 27-1101
Purpose.
§ 27-1102
Warning and Disclaimer of Liability.
§ 27-1103
Establishment of the Floodplain Districts.
§ 27-1104
District Provisions.
§ 27-1105
Floodway District.
§ 27-1106
Flood Fringe (F2) or Approximated Floodplain (F3) District.
§ 27-1107
Application Requirements for Special Permits.
§ 27-1108
Application Review Procedures for Special Permits.
§ 27-1109
Technical Requirements for Developments Requiring a Special Permit.
§ 27-1110
Special Exceptions.
§ 27-1111
Special Exception Procedures.
§ 27-1112
Nonconformities.
§ 27-1113
Variances.
Ch 27 Pt 12
ADMINISTRATION, PERMITS AND ENFORCEMENT
§ 27-1201
Zoning Officer Appointment.
§ 27-1202
Enforcement — Power and Duties of Zoning Officer.
§ 27-1203
Zoning Permits.
§ 27-1204
Fees.
§ 27-1205
Life of a Permit.
§ 27-1206
Conditional Use Process.
§ 27-1207
Additional Regulations for Conditional Uses.
Ch 27 Pt 13
ZONING HEARING BOARD
§ 27-1301
Establishment of Board.
§ 27-1302
Membership, Terms of Office.
§ 27-1303
Removal of Members.
§ 27-1304
Procedures.
§ 27-1305
Board Functions.
§ 27-1306
Rules and Procedures for Application to the Zoning Hearing Board.
Ch 27 Pt 14
AMENDMENTS, REMEDIES AND PENALTIES
§ 27-1401
Power of Amendment.
§ 27-1402
Initiation.
§ 27-1403
Notice of Hearings.
§ 27-1404
Vote on Amendment or Change.
§ 27-1405
Remedies.
§ 27-1406
Fines and Penalties.
§ 27-1407
Complaints of Violations.
Ch 27 Pt 15
SHORT-TERM RESIDENTIAL RENTAL LICENSING
§ 27-1501
Short Title.
§ 27-1502
Scope.
§ 27-1503
Nuisance Declared.
§ 27-1504
Definitions.
§ 27-1505
Local Contact Person.
§ 27-1506
Application for Short-Term Home Rental License.
§ 27-1507
Application and Renewal Fees.
§ 27-1508
Operational Standards and Conditions.
§ 27-1509
Enforcement Officer(s).
§ 27-1510
Inspections and Access.
§ 27-1511
Marketing.
§ 27-1512
Enforcement Action.
§ 27-1513
Notice to Violators.
§ 27-1514
Violations, Penalties and Costs.
§ 27-1515
Application for Short-Term Home Rental Zoning Permit.
Appendix
Apx A
Agreements and Contracts
Apx B
Bond Issues and Loans
Apx C
Governmental and Intergovernmental Affairs
Apx D
Annexation of Property
Apx E
Public Property
Apx F
Sewers and Sewage Disposal
Apx G
Street Lighting
Apx H
Streets and Sidewalks
Apx I
Water
Apx J
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
(This chapter is based on Ordinance 597, as enacted October 14, 1983)
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Table of Nonresidential Zoning District Use Requirements
Attachment 2 - Table of Regulations Governing Lot Size
Attachment 3 - Regulations for Multiple Family Dwellings
Attachment 4 - Official Zoning Map
Attachment 5 - Exhibit A Comm Overlay District Map
Part 1
TITLE, PURPOSE AND INTERPRETATION
chevron_right
§ 27-101
Title.
chevron_right
§ 27-102
Short Title.
chevron_right
§ 27-103
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 27-104
Interpretation.
chevron_right
§ 27-105
Separability.
chevron_right
§ 27-106
Application to Public Utility Corporations.
chevron_right
§ 27-107
Applications of Ordinance.
chevron_right
§ 27-108
Zoning Permit Required Prior to Land Use or Building Construction.
chevron_right
§ 27-109
Occupancy Permit.
chevron_right
Part 2
DEFINITIONS
chevron_right
§ 27-201
General.
chevron_right
§ 27-202
Specific Definitions.
chevron_right
Part 3
CLASSIFICATION OF DISTRICTS
chevron_right
§ 27-301
Establishment of Districts.
chevron_right
§ 27-302
Classes of Districts.
chevron_right
§ 27-303
Zoning Map.
chevron_right
§ 27-304
Interpretation of District Boundaries.
chevron_right
§ 27-305
Boundary Tolerances.
chevron_right
§ 27-306
Newly Annexed Areas.
chevron_right
§ 27-307
Flooding and Flood Fringe Districts.
chevron_right
§ 27-308
Statement of Community Development Objectives.
chevron_right
Part 4
ZONING DISTRICT USE REQUIREMENTS
chevron_right
§ 27-401
R-1 Low Density Residential.
chevron_right
§ 27-402
R-2 Medium Density Residential.
chevron_right
§ 27-403
R-3 High Density Residential.
chevron_right
§ 27-404
Use Regulations Within the MU (Mixed Use) Zoning Districts.
chevron_right
§ 27-405
Use Regulations for All Nonresidential Zoning Districts.
chevron_right
Part 5
AREA AND BULK REQUIREMENTS
chevron_right
§ 27-501
Area and Bulk Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-502
Minimum Dwelling Unit Area Requirements.
chevron_right
Part 6
GENERAL REGULATIONS
chevron_right
§ 27-601
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 27-602
District Dimensional Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-603
Lot Area or Yard Attribution.
chevron_right
§ 27-604
Minimum Lot Width.
chevron_right
§ 27-605
Exceptions to Dimensional Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-606
Two or More Buildings on a Lot.
chevron_right
§ 27-607
Through Lots.
chevron_right
§ 27-608
Lots Fronting on an Alley.
chevron_right
§ 27-609
Side Yard of a Corner Lot.
chevron_right
§ 27-610
Visibility at Corners.
chevron_right
§ 27-611
Accessory Structures.
chevron_right
§ 27-612
Home Occupation.
chevron_right
§ 27-613
Home Gardening, Nurseries and Greenhouses.
chevron_right
§ 27-614
Private Outdoor Swimming Pools.
chevron_right
§ 27-615
Residential Lots Not Served by Public Sewer and/or Water.
chevron_right
§ 27-616
Highway Frontage Development.
chevron_right
§ 27-617
Screening and Buffer Yards.
chevron_right
§ 27-618
Compliance.
chevron_right
§ 27-619
Zero-Lot-Line Subdivision Matters of Mutual Concern; Declaration of Covenants and Restrictions.
chevron_right
Part 6A
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC USES
chevron_right
§ 27-6A01
Medical Marijuana Facilities.
chevron_right
Part 7
PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS
chevron_right
§ 27-701
Off-Street Parking.
chevron_right
§ 27-702
General Regulations Applying to All Off-Street Parking Facilities.
chevron_right
§ 27-703
Design Standards.
chevron_right
§ 27-704
Off-Street Loading.
chevron_right
§ 27-705
Design and Layout of Off-Street Loading Facilities.
chevron_right
Part 8
SIGN REQUIREMENTS
chevron_right
§ 27-801
Purpose and Intent.
chevron_right
§ 27-802
Definition of Signs.
chevron_right
§ 27-803
Types of Signs.
chevron_right
§ 27-804
Construction Types.
chevron_right
§ 27-805
Prohibited Signs.
chevron_right
§ 27-806
Permit Required.
chevron_right
§ 27-807
Sign Classifications; Permitted and Prohibited Signs.
chevron_right
§ 27-808
Area Computation of Signs.
chevron_right
§ 27-809
General Sign Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 27-810
Applying for Temporary Signs; Security.
chevron_right
Part 9
NONCONFORMING USES, STRUCTURES AND LOTS
chevron_right
§ 27-901
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 27-902
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 27-903
Continuation.
chevron_right
§ 27-904
Registration of Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-905
Area and Bulk Requirements to Be Maintained.
chevron_right
§ 27-906
Existing Lots in Separate Ownership.
chevron_right
§ 27-907
Changes — General Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-908
Enlargement.
chevron_right
§ 27-909
Restoration.
chevron_right
§ 27-910
Termination.
chevron_right
§ 27-911
Prior Violations Continued.
chevron_right
§ 27-912
District Changes.
chevron_right
Part 10
USES GRANTED UNDER SPECIAL CONDITIONS
chevron_right
§ 27-1001
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 27-1002
Special Exception Use Procedure.
chevron_right
§ 27-1003
Conditions for Special Exception Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-1004
Specific Requirements for Special Exception Uses.
chevron_right
Part 11
FLOODING AND FLOOD FRINGE AREAS
chevron_right
§ 27-1101
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 27-1102
Warning and Disclaimer of Liability.
chevron_right
§ 27-1103
Establishment of the Floodplain Districts.
chevron_right
§ 27-1104
District Provisions.
chevron_right
§ 27-1105
Floodway District.
chevron_right
§ 27-1106
Flood Fringe (F2) or Approximated Floodplain (F3) District.
chevron_right
§ 27-1107
Application Requirements for Special Permits.
chevron_right
§ 27-1108
Application Review Procedures for Special Permits.
chevron_right
§ 27-1109
Technical Requirements for Developments Requiring a Special Permit.
chevron_right
§ 27-1110
Special Exceptions.
chevron_right
§ 27-1111
Special Exception Procedures.
chevron_right
§ 27-1112
Nonconformities.
chevron_right
§ 27-1113
Variances.
chevron_right
Part 12
ADMINISTRATION, PERMITS AND ENFORCEMENT
chevron_right
§ 27-1201
Zoning Officer Appointment.
chevron_right
§ 27-1202
Enforcement — Power and Duties of Zoning Officer.
chevron_right
§ 27-1203
Zoning Permits.
chevron_right
§ 27-1204
Fees.
chevron_right
§ 27-1205
Life of a Permit.
chevron_right
§ 27-1206
Conditional Use Process.
chevron_right
§ 27-1207
Additional Regulations for Conditional Uses.
chevron_right
Part 13
ZONING HEARING BOARD
chevron_right
§ 27-1301
Establishment of Board.
chevron_right
§ 27-1302
Membership, Terms of Office.
chevron_right
§ 27-1303
Removal of Members.
chevron_right
§ 27-1304
Procedures.
chevron_right
§ 27-1305
Board Functions.
chevron_right
§ 27-1306
Rules and Procedures for Application to the Zoning Hearing Board.
chevron_right
Part 14
AMENDMENTS, REMEDIES AND PENALTIES
chevron_right
§ 27-1401
Power of Amendment.
chevron_right
§ 27-1402
Initiation.
chevron_right
§ 27-1403
Notice of Hearings.
chevron_right
§ 27-1404
Vote on Amendment or Change.
chevron_right
§ 27-1405
Remedies.
chevron_right
§ 27-1406
Fines and Penalties.
chevron_right
§ 27-1407
Complaints of Violations.
chevron_right
Part 15
SHORT-TERM RESIDENTIAL RENTAL LICENSING
chevron_right
§ 27-1501
Short Title.
chevron_right
§ 27-1502
Scope.
chevron_right
§ 27-1503
Nuisance Declared.
chevron_right
§ 27-1504
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 27-1505
Local Contact Person.
chevron_right
§ 27-1506
Application for Short-Term Home Rental License.
chevron_right
§ 27-1507
Application and Renewal Fees.
chevron_right
§ 27-1508
Operational Standards and Conditions.
chevron_right
§ 27-1509
Enforcement Officer(s).
chevron_right
§ 27-1510
Inspections and Access.
chevron_right
§ 27-1511
Marketing.
chevron_right
§ 27-1512
Enforcement Action.
chevron_right
§ 27-1513
Notice to Violators.
chevron_right
§ 27-1514
Violations, Penalties and Costs.
chevron_right
§ 27-1515
Application for Short-Term Home Rental Zoning Permit.
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