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Borough of Morton, PA
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2019-12-19
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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
(Reserved)
Ch 4
Buildings
Ch 5
Code Enforcement
Ch 6
Conduct
Ch 7
Fire Prevention and Fire Protection
Ch 8
Floodplains
Ch 9
Grading and Excavating
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
(Reserved)
Ch 17
(Reserved)
Ch 18
Sewers and Sewage Disposal
Ch 19
(Reserved)
Ch 20
Solid Waste
Ch 21
Streets and Sidewalks
Ch 22
(Reserved)
Ch 23
Stormwater Management
Ch 24
Taxation; Special
Ch 25
(Reserved)
Ch 26
Water
Ch 27
Zoning
Ch 27 Pt 1
TITLE, PURPOSE, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE, MISCELLANEOUS LEGAL PROVISIONS
§ 27-101
Title.
§ 27-102
Purpose.
§ 27-103
Statement of Community Development Objective.
§ 27-104
Miscellaneous Legal Provisions.
Ch 27 Pt 2
DEFINITIONS
§ 27-201
Purpose.
§ 27-202
Specific Definitions.
Ch 27 Pt 3
ESTABLISHING OF ZONING DISTRICTS
§ 27-301
Purpose.
§ 27-302
Zoning Map.
§ 27-303
District Boundaries.
Ch 27 Pt 4
R-1 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
§ 27-401
Intent.
§ 27-402
Uses by Right.
§ 27-403
Uses by Special Exception.
§ 27-404
Lot Requirements.
§ 27-405
Building Setback Requirements.
§ 27-406
Maximum Building Height.
Ch 27 Pt 5
R-2 MODERATE DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
§ 27-501
Intent.
§ 27-502
Uses by Right.
§ 27-503
Uses by Special Exception.
§ 27-504
Lot Requirements.
§ 27-505
Building Setback Requirements.
§ 27-506
Maximum Building Height.
Ch 27 Pt 6
R-3 MEDIUM-HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
§ 27-601
Intent.
§ 27-602
Uses by Right.
§ 27-603
Uses by Special Exception.
§ 27-604
Lot Requirements.
§ 27-605
Building Setback Requirements.
§ 27-606
Townhouse Provisions.
§ 27-607
Uses by Special Exceptions.
§ 27-608
Maximum Building Height.
Ch 27 Pt 7
R-4 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
§ 27-701
Intent.
§ 27-702
Uses by Right.
§ 27-703
Uses by Special Exception.
§ 27-704
Lot Requirements.
§ 27-705
Building Setback Requirements.
§ 27-706
Maximum Building Height.
§ 27-707
Townhouse Provisions.
§ 27-708
Mid-Rise Apartments.
Ch 27 Pt 8
NC NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL
§ 27-801
Intent.
§ 27-802
Uses by Right.
§ 27-803
Uses by Special Exception.
§ 27-804
Lot Requirements.
§ 27-805
Building Setback Requirements.
§ 27-806
Maximum Building Height.
Ch 27 Pt 9
SPECIAL OFFICE/COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-901
Intent.
§ 27-902
Uses by Right.
§ 27-903
Lot and Building Requirements.
Ch 27 Pt 10
GC GENERAL COMMERCIAL
§ 27-1001
Intent.
§ 27-1002
Uses by Right.
§ 27-1003
Uses by Special Exception.
§ 27-1004
Lot Requirements.
§ 27-1005
Building Setback Requirements.
§ 27-1006
Maximum Building Height.
Ch 27 Pt 11
LI LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
§ 27-1101
Intent.
§ 27-1102
Uses by Right.
§ 27-1103
Uses by Special Exception.
§ 27-1104
Lot Requirements.
§ 27-1105
Building Setback Requirements.
§ 27-1106
Maximum Building Height.
Ch 27 Pt 12
FLOODPLAIN DISTRICT
§ 27-1201
General Provisions.
§ 27-1202
Establishment of Floodplain Districts.
§ 27-1203
District Provisions.
§ 27-1204
Elevation, Floodproofing and Construction Standard Applicable Within Floodplain Districts.
§ 27-1205
Existing Structures.
§ 27-1206
Administration.
§ 27-1207
Variances and Special Exceptions.
§ 27-1208
Definitions.
§ 27-1209
Disclaimer.
Ch 27 Pt 13
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING FACILITIES
§ 27-1301
Required Off-Street Parking Spaces.
§ 27-1302
General Regulations for Off-Street Parking.
§ 27-1303
General Regulations for Off-Street Loading Facilities.
Ch 27 Pt 14
SIGNS
§ 27-1401
Scope and Applicability.
§ 27-1402
Prohibited Signs.
§ 27-1403
Permitted Signs Exempt From Zoning Regulations.
§ 27-1404
Permitted Signs for Which a Permit Is Required.
§ 27-1405
Off-Premises Advertising Signs.
§ 27-1406
Freestanding Signs.
§ 27-1407
Nonconforming Signs.
§ 27-1408
Temporary Signs/Banners.
§ 27-1409
Awnings and Canopies.
§ 27-1410
Administration and Enforcement.
Ch 27 Pt 15
GENERAL AND SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
§ 27-1501
Intent.
§ 27-1502
Overall Requirements.
§ 27-1503
Residential Conversions.
§ 27-1504
Accessory Buildings and Structures.
§ 27-1505
Home Occupations.
§ 27-1506
Private Swimming Pools.
§ 27-1507
Fences and Wall Regulations.
§ 27-1508
On-Lot Storage.
§ 27-1509
Corner Lots.
§ 27-1510
Landscape Plantings.
§ 27-1511
Exceptions to Height Restrictions.
§ 27-1512
General Lot and Yard Requirements.
§ 27-1513
Environmental Controls.
§ 27-1514
Highway Frontage Development.
§ 27-1515
Building on Alley Lots.
§ 27-1516
Existing Building Setback Lines.
§ 27-1517
Buffer Area Standards.
§ 27-1518
Public Utilities.
§ 27-1519
Nonconforming Uses and Structures.
§ 27-1520
Animals Prohibited.
§ 27-1521
Temporary Structures or Use.
§ 27-1522
Day Care Centers.
Ch 27 Pt 16
ADMINISTRATION
§ 27-1601
Administration and Enforcement.
§ 27-1602
Requirement for Use and Occupancy Permit.
§ 27-1603
Penalties.
§ 27-1604
Remedies.
§ 27-1605
Standards and Criteria for Approval of Conditional Uses by Borough Council and Special Exceptions by the Zoning Hearing Board.
§ 27-1606
Notice, Hearing, and Orders.
Ch 27 Pt 17
ZONING HEARING BOARD
§ 27-1701
Administration and Procedures.
§ 27-1702
Establishment and Membership.
§ 27-1703
Organization and Procedure.
§ 27-1704
Hearings and Decisions.
§ 27-1705
Functions of Board.
§ 27-1706
Time Limit After Granting a Variance or Special Exception.
§ 27-1707
Rules and Procedures for Application to Zoning Hearing Board.
§ 27-1708
Mediation Option.
Ch 27 Pt 18
AMENDMENTS
§ 27-1801
Power of Amendment.
§ 27-1802
Amendment Procedure.
§ 27-1803
Time Limit After Zoning Change.
Appendix
Apx A
Annexation of Territory
Apx B
Bond Issues and Loans
Apx C
Franchises and Services
Apx D
Governmental and Intergovernmental Affairs
Apx E
Plan Approval
Apx F
Public Property
Apx G
Sewers
Apx H
Streets and Sidewalks
Apx I
Water
Apx J
Zoning; Prior Ordinances
Table of Disposition of All Ordinances
Ch KO
Table of Disposition of All Ordinances
Table of Disposition of Significant Resolutions
Ch KR
Table of Disposition of Significant Resolutions
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Chapter 27
Zoning
Part 1
TITLE, PURPOSE, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVE, MISCELLANEOUS LEGAL PROVISIONS
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§ 27-101
Title.
chevron_right
§ 27-102
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 27-103
Statement of Community Development Objective.
chevron_right
§ 27-104
Miscellaneous Legal Provisions.
chevron_right
Part 2
DEFINITIONS
chevron_right
§ 27-201
Purpose.
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§ 27-202
Specific Definitions.
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Part 3
ESTABLISHING OF ZONING DISTRICTS
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§ 27-301
Purpose.
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§ 27-302
Zoning Map.
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§ 27-303
District Boundaries.
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Part 4
R-1 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
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§ 27-401
Intent.
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§ 27-402
Uses by Right.
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§ 27-403
Uses by Special Exception.
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§ 27-404
Lot Requirements.
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§ 27-405
Building Setback Requirements.
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§ 27-406
Maximum Building Height.
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Part 5
R-2 MODERATE DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
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§ 27-501
Intent.
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§ 27-502
Uses by Right.
chevron_right
§ 27-503
Uses by Special Exception.
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§ 27-504
Lot Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-505
Building Setback Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-506
Maximum Building Height.
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Part 6
R-3 MEDIUM-HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
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§ 27-601
Intent.
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§ 27-602
Uses by Right.
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§ 27-603
Uses by Special Exception.
chevron_right
§ 27-604
Lot Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-605
Building Setback Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-606
Townhouse Provisions.
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§ 27-607
Uses by Special Exceptions.
chevron_right
§ 27-608
Maximum Building Height.
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Part 7
R-4 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
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§ 27-701
Intent.
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§ 27-702
Uses by Right.
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§ 27-703
Uses by Special Exception.
chevron_right
§ 27-704
Lot Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-705
Building Setback Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-706
Maximum Building Height.
chevron_right
§ 27-707
Townhouse Provisions.
chevron_right
§ 27-708
Mid-Rise Apartments.
chevron_right
Part 8
NC NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL
chevron_right
§ 27-801
Intent.
chevron_right
§ 27-802
Uses by Right.
chevron_right
§ 27-803
Uses by Special Exception.
chevron_right
§ 27-804
Lot Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-805
Building Setback Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-806
Maximum Building Height.
chevron_right
Part 9
SPECIAL OFFICE/COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
chevron_right
§ 27-901
Intent.
chevron_right
§ 27-902
Uses by Right.
chevron_right
§ 27-903
Lot and Building Requirements.
chevron_right
Part 10
GC GENERAL COMMERCIAL
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§ 27-1001
Intent.
chevron_right
§ 27-1002
Uses by Right.
chevron_right
§ 27-1003
Uses by Special Exception.
chevron_right
§ 27-1004
Lot Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-1005
Building Setback Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-1006
Maximum Building Height.
chevron_right
Part 11
LI LIGHT INDUSTRIAL
chevron_right
§ 27-1101
Intent.
chevron_right
§ 27-1102
Uses by Right.
chevron_right
§ 27-1103
Uses by Special Exception.
chevron_right
§ 27-1104
Lot Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-1105
Building Setback Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-1106
Maximum Building Height.
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Part 12
FLOODPLAIN DISTRICT
chevron_right
§ 27-1201
General Provisions.
chevron_right
§ 27-1202
Establishment of Floodplain Districts.
chevron_right
§ 27-1203
District Provisions.
chevron_right
§ 27-1204
Elevation, Floodproofing and Construction Standard Applicable Within Floodplain Districts.
chevron_right
§ 27-1205
Existing Structures.
chevron_right
§ 27-1206
Administration.
chevron_right
§ 27-1207
Variances and Special Exceptions.
chevron_right
§ 27-1208
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 27-1209
Disclaimer.
chevron_right
Part 13
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING FACILITIES
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§ 27-1301
Required Off-Street Parking Spaces.
chevron_right
§ 27-1302
General Regulations for Off-Street Parking.
chevron_right
§ 27-1303
General Regulations for Off-Street Loading Facilities.
chevron_right
Part 14
SIGNS
chevron_right
§ 27-1401
Scope and Applicability.
chevron_right
§ 27-1402
Prohibited Signs.
chevron_right
§ 27-1403
Permitted Signs Exempt From Zoning Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 27-1404
Permitted Signs for Which a Permit Is Required.
chevron_right
§ 27-1405
Off-Premises Advertising Signs.
chevron_right
§ 27-1406
Freestanding Signs.
chevron_right
§ 27-1407
Nonconforming Signs.
chevron_right
§ 27-1408
Temporary Signs/Banners.
chevron_right
§ 27-1409
Awnings and Canopies.
chevron_right
§ 27-1410
Administration and Enforcement.
chevron_right
Part 15
GENERAL AND SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
chevron_right
§ 27-1501
Intent.
chevron_right
§ 27-1502
Overall Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-1503
Residential Conversions.
chevron_right
§ 27-1504
Accessory Buildings and Structures.
chevron_right
§ 27-1505
Home Occupations.
chevron_right
§ 27-1506
Private Swimming Pools.
chevron_right
§ 27-1507
Fences and Wall Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 27-1508
On-Lot Storage.
chevron_right
§ 27-1509
Corner Lots.
chevron_right
§ 27-1510
Landscape Plantings.
chevron_right
§ 27-1511
Exceptions to Height Restrictions.
chevron_right
§ 27-1512
General Lot and Yard Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-1513
Environmental Controls.
chevron_right
§ 27-1514
Highway Frontage Development.
chevron_right
§ 27-1515
Building on Alley Lots.
chevron_right
§ 27-1516
Existing Building Setback Lines.
chevron_right
§ 27-1517
Buffer Area Standards.
chevron_right
§ 27-1518
Public Utilities.
chevron_right
§ 27-1519
Nonconforming Uses and Structures.
chevron_right
§ 27-1520
Animals Prohibited.
chevron_right
§ 27-1521
Temporary Structures or Use.
chevron_right
§ 27-1522
Day Care Centers.
chevron_right
Part 16
ADMINISTRATION
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§ 27-1601
Administration and Enforcement.
chevron_right
§ 27-1602
Requirement for Use and Occupancy Permit.
chevron_right
§ 27-1603
Penalties.
chevron_right
§ 27-1604
Remedies.
chevron_right
§ 27-1605
Standards and Criteria for Approval of Conditional Uses by Borough Council and Special Exceptions by the Zoning Hearing Board.
chevron_right
§ 27-1606
Notice, Hearing, and Orders.
chevron_right
Part 17
ZONING HEARING BOARD
chevron_right
§ 27-1701
Administration and Procedures.
chevron_right
§ 27-1702
Establishment and Membership.
chevron_right
§ 27-1703
Organization and Procedure.
chevron_right
§ 27-1704
Hearings and Decisions.
chevron_right
§ 27-1705
Functions of Board.
chevron_right
§ 27-1706
Time Limit After Granting a Variance or Special Exception.
chevron_right
§ 27-1707
Rules and Procedures for Application to Zoning Hearing Board.
chevron_right
§ 27-1708
Mediation Option.
chevron_right
Part 18
AMENDMENTS
chevron_right
§ 27-1801
Power of Amendment.
chevron_right
§ 27-1802
Amendment Procedure.
chevron_right
§ 27-1803
Time Limit After Zoning Change.
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