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2023-11-15
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Chapter 27 Zoning
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
Dumpsters and Similar Containers
Ch 10
Health and Safety
Ch 11
Historic Preservation
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
(Reserved)
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
PURPOSE, TITLE, LIABILITY, OBJECTIVE
§ 27-101
Title.
§ 27-102
Purposes.
§ 27-103
Borough Liability.
§ 27-104
Community Development Objectives.
§ 27-105
Compliance.
§ 27-106
Zoning Map.
§ 27-107
Zoning Districts.
§ 27-108
District Boundaries.
§ 27-109
Changing the Official Zoning Map.
§ 27-110
Official Zoning Map.
§ 27-111
Replacement of Official Zoning Map.
§ 27-112
Exemptions.
Ch 27 Pt 2
INTERPRETATION AND DEFINITIONS
§ 27-201
Interpretation.
§ 27-202
Meaning of Words.
Ch 27 Pt 3
DISTRICT REGULATIONS
§ 27-301
Zoning Districts.
§ 27-302
Application of District Regulations.
Ch 27 Pt 4
R-1 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-401
Purpose.
§ 27-402
Permitted Uses.
§ 27-403
Conditional Uses.
§ 27-404
Uses by Special Exception.
§ 27-405
Dimensional Standards.
§ 27-406
Parking and Sign Requirements.
Ch 27 Pt 5
R-2 MEDIUM-HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-501
Purpose.
§ 27-502
Permitted Uses.
§ 27-503
Conditional Uses.
§ 27-504
Uses by Special Exception.
§ 27-505
Dimensional Standards.
§ 27-506
Parking and Sign Requirements.
Ch 27 Pt 6
P PUBLIC DISTRICT
§ 27-601
Purpose.
§ 27-602
Permitted Uses.
§ 27-603
Conditional Uses.
§ 27-604
Uses by Special Exception.
§ 27-605
Dimensional Standards.
§ 27-606
Parking and Sign Requirements.
Ch 27 Pt 7
RC-1 RETAIL CORE DISTRICT
§ 27-701
Purpose.
§ 27-702
Permitted Uses.
§ 27-703
Conditional Uses.
§ 27-704
Uses by Special Exception.
§ 27-705
Dimensional Standards.
§ 27-706
Parking and Sign Requirements.
§ 27-707
Development Standards.
Ch 27 Pt 8
RC-2 RETAIL CORE SUPPORT DISTRICT
§ 27-801
Purpose.
§ 27-802
Permitted Uses.
§ 27-803
Conditional Uses.
§ 27-804
Uses by Special Exception.
§ 27-805
Dimensional Standards.
§ 27-806
Parking and Sign Requirements.
§ 27-807
Development Standards.
Ch 27 Pt 9
GCW GATEWAY COMMERCIAL WEST DISTRICT
§ 27-901
Purpose.
§ 27-902
Permitted Uses.
§ 27-903
Conditional Uses.
§ 27-904
Uses by Special Exception.
§ 27-905
Dimensional Standards.
§ 27-906
Parking and Sign Requirements.
Ch 27 Pt 10
SC SERVICE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-1001
Purpose.
§ 27-1002
Permitted Uses.
§ 27-1003
Conditional Uses.
§ 27-1004
Uses by Special Exception.
§ 27-1005
Dimensional Standards.
§ 27-1006
Parking and Sign Requirements.
Ch 27 Pt 11
GCE GATEWAY COMMERCIAL EAST DISTRICT
§ 27-1101
Purpose.
§ 27-1102
Permitted Uses.
§ 27-1103
Conditional Uses.
§ 27-1104
Uses by Special Exception.
§ 27-1105
Dimensional Standards.
§ 27-1106
Parking and Sign Requirements.
Ch 27 Pt 12
HO HISTORIC OVERLAY DISTRICT
§ 27-1201
Purpose.
§ 27-1202
Location.
§ 27-1203
Applicability.
§ 27-1204
Permitted and Accessory Uses, Conditional Uses and Uses by Special Exception.
§ 27-1205
Parking and Sign Requirements.
Ch 27 Pt 13
FP FLOODPLAIN DISTRICT
§ 27-1301
Purpose.
§ 27-1302
Applicability.
§ 27-1303
Interpretation of District Boundaries.
§ 27-1304
Compliance.
§ 27-1305
Warning and Disclaimer of Liability.
§ 27-1306
Designation of Floodplain Districts.
§ 27-1307
Floodplain District Regulations.
§ 27-1308
Elevation, Floodproofing and Construction Standards Applicable Within Floodplain Districts.
§ 27-1309
Criteria for Review of Applications for Uses by Special Exception.
§ 27-1310
Criteria for Review of Applications for Variances.
§ 27-1311
Nonconforming Uses.
§ 27-1312
Zoning District Delineations.
§ 27-1313
Administration.
Ch 27 Pt 14
SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
§ 27-1401
Nonconformities.
§ 27-1402
Fences or Hedges.
§ 27-1403
Temporary Structures.
§ 27-1404
Essential Services.
§ 27-1405
Storage.
§ 27-1406
Occupancy of Mobile Homes.
§ 27-1407
Height Exceptions.
§ 27-1408
Height Measurement.
§ 27-1409
Reduction of Lot.
§ 27-1410
Dwellings on Small Lots.
§ 27-1411
Swimming Pools.
§ 27-1412
Projections Into Yard Areas.
§ 27-1413
Schools.
§ 27-1414
Annexed Areas.
§ 27-1415
Yard Sales.
§ 27-1416
Front of Building (Building Orientation).
§ 27-1417
Forestry.
§ 27-1418
Home-Based Business (No Impact).
§ 27-1419
Screening and Landscaping.
§ 27-1420
Performance Standards.
§ 27-1421
Accessory Uses.
§ 27-1422
Exterior Amenities.
Ch 27 Pt 15
CONDITIONAL USES AND USES BY SPECIAL EXCEPTION
§ 27-1501
Purpose.
§ 27-1502
Conditional Uses.
§ 27-1503
Adult Businesses.
§ 27-1504
Automobile Sales and Service.
§ 27-1505
Automobile Service Station.
§ 27-1506
Bed and Breakfast.
§ 27-1507
Commercial and Private Parking Facilities.
§ 27-1508
Communications Towers.
§ 27-1509
Event Facility Uses.
§ 27-1510
Day Care Services.
§ 27-1511
Drive-In Restaurants.
§ 27-1512
Group Residential Facility.
§ 27-1513
Dwelling Units (Upper Floors Only) in a Mixed-Use Building.
§ 27-1514
Home-Based Business, Low-Impact.
§ 27-1515
Light Manufacturing.
§ 27-1515.1
Medical Marijuana Facilities.
§ 27-1516
Uses by Special Exception.
§ 27-1517
Churches.
§ 27-1518
Conversion Apartment.
§ 27-1519
Cultural and Recreation Services.
§ 27-1520
Business or Industrial Signs Facing a Residential District.
§ 27-1521
Beverage Production Uses.
§ 27-1522
Self-Storage Facility.
§ 27-1523
Truck Terminal.
§ 27-1524
Warehousing.
§ 27-1525
Short-Term Rentals.
Ch 27 Pt 16
PARKING, LOADING AND SIGN REQUIREMENTS
§ 27-1601
Parking and Loading Requirements.
§ 27-1602
Sign Requirements.
Ch 27 Pt 17
ZONING HEARING BOARD
§ 27-1701
Operation.
§ 27-1702
Hearings.
§ 27-1703
Stay of Proceedings.
§ 27-1704
Mediation Option.
§ 27-1705
Jurisdiction.
§ 27-1706
Functions of the Board.
§ 27-1707
Nonconforming Uses, Structures and Lots.
§ 27-1708
Parties Appellant Before the Board and Time Limitations.
§ 27-1709
Zoning Appeals to Court and Rehearings.
Ch 27 Pt 18
AMENDMENTS TO THE ORDINANCE
§ 27-1801
Applicability of Ordinance Amendments.
§ 27-1802
Enactment of Zoning Ordinance Amendments.
§ 27-1803
Initiation.
§ 27-1804
Procedure.
§ 27-1805
Rehearing.
§ 27-1806
Procedure for Landowner Curative Amendments.
§ 27-1807
Procedure for Municipal Curative Amendments.
Ch 27 Pt 19
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
§ 27-1901
Permit Requirements.
§ 27-1902
Zoning Officer.
§ 27-1903
Fees.
§ 27-1904
Notification of Violation.
§ 27-1905
Enforcement.
§ 27-1906
Penalties.
Ch 27 Pt 20
TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT
§ 27-2001
Overview.
§ 27-2002
Conceptual Plan Goals.
§ 27-2003
Conceptual Plan Procedure.
§ 27-2004
Final Plan Review and Approval.
§ 27-2005
Applicability.
§ 27-2006
Additional Considerations Applicable to Housing in the Traditional Neighborhood Development Overlay District.
Appendix
Apx A
Agreements and Contracts
Apx B
Annexation of Territory
Apx C
Fiscal Affairs
Apx D
Franchise Agreements
Apx E
Governmental and Intergovernmental Affairs
Apx F
Plan Approval
Apx G
Public Property
Apx H
Sewers and Sewage Disposal
Apx I
Streets and Sidewalks
Apx J
Water System
Apx K
Zoning: Prior Ordinances
Apx 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 Screening diagrams
Attachment 2 Screeing Requirements
Attachment 3 Land Use Chart
Attachment 4 Dimensional Standards
Attachment 5 Zoning Map
Part 1
PURPOSE, TITLE, LIABILITY, OBJECTIVE
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§ 27-101
Title.
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§ 27-102
Purposes.
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§ 27-103
Borough Liability.
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§ 27-104
Community Development Objectives.
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§ 27-105
Compliance.
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§ 27-106
Zoning Map.
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§ 27-107
Zoning Districts.
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§ 27-108
District Boundaries.
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§ 27-109
Changing the Official Zoning Map.
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§ 27-110
Official Zoning Map.
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§ 27-111
Replacement of Official Zoning Map.
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§ 27-112
Exemptions.
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Part 2
INTERPRETATION AND DEFINITIONS
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§ 27-201
Interpretation.
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§ 27-202
Meaning of Words.
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Part 3
DISTRICT REGULATIONS
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§ 27-301
Zoning Districts.
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§ 27-302
Application of District Regulations.
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Part 4
R-1 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
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§ 27-401
Purpose.
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§ 27-402
Permitted Uses.
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§ 27-403
Conditional Uses.
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§ 27-404
Uses by Special Exception.
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§ 27-405
Dimensional Standards.
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§ 27-406
Parking and Sign Requirements.
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Part 5
R-2 MEDIUM-HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
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§ 27-501
Purpose.
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§ 27-502
Permitted Uses.
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§ 27-503
Conditional Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-504
Uses by Special Exception.
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§ 27-505
Dimensional Standards.
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§ 27-506
Parking and Sign Requirements.
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Part 6
P PUBLIC DISTRICT
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§ 27-601
Purpose.
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§ 27-602
Permitted Uses.
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§ 27-603
Conditional Uses.
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§ 27-604
Uses by Special Exception.
chevron_right
§ 27-605
Dimensional Standards.
chevron_right
§ 27-606
Parking and Sign Requirements.
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Part 7
RC-1 RETAIL CORE DISTRICT
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§ 27-701
Purpose.
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§ 27-702
Permitted Uses.
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§ 27-703
Conditional Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-704
Uses by Special Exception.
chevron_right
§ 27-705
Dimensional Standards.
chevron_right
§ 27-706
Parking and Sign Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-707
Development Standards.
chevron_right
Part 8
RC-2 RETAIL CORE SUPPORT DISTRICT
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§ 27-801
Purpose.
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§ 27-802
Permitted Uses.
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§ 27-803
Conditional Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-804
Uses by Special Exception.
chevron_right
§ 27-805
Dimensional Standards.
chevron_right
§ 27-806
Parking and Sign Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-807
Development Standards.
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Part 9
GCW GATEWAY COMMERCIAL WEST DISTRICT
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§ 27-901
Purpose.
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§ 27-902
Permitted Uses.
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§ 27-903
Conditional Uses.
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§ 27-904
Uses by Special Exception.
chevron_right
§ 27-905
Dimensional Standards.
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§ 27-906
Parking and Sign Requirements.
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Part 10
SC SERVICE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
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§ 27-1001
Purpose.
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§ 27-1002
Permitted Uses.
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§ 27-1003
Conditional Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-1004
Uses by Special Exception.
chevron_right
§ 27-1005
Dimensional Standards.
chevron_right
§ 27-1006
Parking and Sign Requirements.
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Part 11
GCE GATEWAY COMMERCIAL EAST DISTRICT
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§ 27-1101
Purpose.
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§ 27-1102
Permitted Uses.
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§ 27-1103
Conditional Uses.
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§ 27-1104
Uses by Special Exception.
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§ 27-1105
Dimensional Standards.
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§ 27-1106
Parking and Sign Requirements.
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Part 12
HO HISTORIC OVERLAY DISTRICT
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§ 27-1201
Purpose.
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§ 27-1202
Location.
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§ 27-1203
Applicability.
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§ 27-1204
Permitted and Accessory Uses, Conditional Uses and Uses by Special Exception.
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§ 27-1205
Parking and Sign Requirements.
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Part 13
FP FLOODPLAIN DISTRICT
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§ 27-1301
Purpose.
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§ 27-1302
Applicability.
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§ 27-1303
Interpretation of District Boundaries.
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§ 27-1304
Compliance.
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§ 27-1305
Warning and Disclaimer of Liability.
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§ 27-1306
Designation of Floodplain Districts.
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§ 27-1307
Floodplain District Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 27-1308
Elevation, Floodproofing and Construction Standards Applicable Within Floodplain Districts.
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§ 27-1309
Criteria for Review of Applications for Uses by Special Exception.
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§ 27-1310
Criteria for Review of Applications for Variances.
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§ 27-1311
Nonconforming Uses.
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§ 27-1312
Zoning District Delineations.
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§ 27-1313
Administration.
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Part 14
SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
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§ 27-1401
Nonconformities.
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§ 27-1402
Fences or Hedges.
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§ 27-1403
Temporary Structures.
chevron_right
§ 27-1404
Essential Services.
chevron_right
§ 27-1405
Storage.
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§ 27-1406
Occupancy of Mobile Homes.
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§ 27-1407
Height Exceptions.
chevron_right
§ 27-1408
Height Measurement.
chevron_right
§ 27-1409
Reduction of Lot.
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§ 27-1410
Dwellings on Small Lots.
chevron_right
§ 27-1411
Swimming Pools.
chevron_right
§ 27-1412
Projections Into Yard Areas.
chevron_right
§ 27-1413
Schools.
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§ 27-1414
Annexed Areas.
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§ 27-1415
Yard Sales.
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§ 27-1416
Front of Building (Building Orientation).
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§ 27-1417
Forestry.
chevron_right
§ 27-1418
Home-Based Business (No Impact).
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§ 27-1419
Screening and Landscaping.
chevron_right
§ 27-1420
Performance Standards.
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§ 27-1421
Accessory Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-1422
Exterior Amenities.
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Part 15
CONDITIONAL USES AND USES BY SPECIAL EXCEPTION
chevron_right
§ 27-1501
Purpose.
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§ 27-1502
Conditional Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-1503
Adult Businesses.
chevron_right
§ 27-1504
Automobile Sales and Service.
chevron_right
§ 27-1505
Automobile Service Station.
chevron_right
§ 27-1506
Bed and Breakfast.
chevron_right
§ 27-1507
Commercial and Private Parking Facilities.
chevron_right
§ 27-1508
Communications Towers.
chevron_right
§ 27-1509
Event Facility Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-1510
Day Care Services.
chevron_right
§ 27-1511
Drive-In Restaurants.
chevron_right
§ 27-1512
Group Residential Facility.
chevron_right
§ 27-1513
Dwelling Units (Upper Floors Only) in a Mixed-Use Building.
chevron_right
§ 27-1514
Home-Based Business, Low-Impact.
chevron_right
§ 27-1515
Light Manufacturing.
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§ 27-1515.1
Medical Marijuana Facilities.
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§ 27-1516
Uses by Special Exception.
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§ 27-1517
Churches.
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§ 27-1518
Conversion Apartment.
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§ 27-1519
Cultural and Recreation Services.
chevron_right
§ 27-1520
Business or Industrial Signs Facing a Residential District.
chevron_right
§ 27-1521
Beverage Production Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-1522
Self-Storage Facility.
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§ 27-1523
Truck Terminal.
chevron_right
§ 27-1524
Warehousing.
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§ 27-1525
Short-Term Rentals.
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Part 16
PARKING, LOADING AND SIGN REQUIREMENTS
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§ 27-1601
Parking and Loading Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-1602
Sign Requirements.
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Part 17
ZONING HEARING BOARD
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§ 27-1701
Operation.
chevron_right
§ 27-1702
Hearings.
chevron_right
§ 27-1703
Stay of Proceedings.
chevron_right
§ 27-1704
Mediation Option.
chevron_right
§ 27-1705
Jurisdiction.
chevron_right
§ 27-1706
Functions of the Board.
chevron_right
§ 27-1707
Nonconforming Uses, Structures and Lots.
chevron_right
§ 27-1708
Parties Appellant Before the Board and Time Limitations.
chevron_right
§ 27-1709
Zoning Appeals to Court and Rehearings.
chevron_right
Part 18
AMENDMENTS TO THE ORDINANCE
chevron_right
§ 27-1801
Applicability of Ordinance Amendments.
chevron_right
§ 27-1802
Enactment of Zoning Ordinance Amendments.
chevron_right
§ 27-1803
Initiation.
chevron_right
§ 27-1804
Procedure.
chevron_right
§ 27-1805
Rehearing.
chevron_right
§ 27-1806
Procedure for Landowner Curative Amendments.
chevron_right
§ 27-1807
Procedure for Municipal Curative Amendments.
chevron_right
Part 19
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
chevron_right
§ 27-1901
Permit Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-1902
Zoning Officer.
chevron_right
§ 27-1903
Fees.
chevron_right
§ 27-1904
Notification of Violation.
chevron_right
§ 27-1905
Enforcement.
chevron_right
§ 27-1906
Penalties.
chevron_right
Part 20
TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY DISTRICT
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§ 27-2001
Overview.
chevron_right
§ 27-2002
Conceptual Plan Goals.
chevron_right
§ 27-2003
Conceptual Plan Procedure.
chevron_right
§ 27-2004
Final Plan Review and Approval.
chevron_right
§ 27-2005
Applicability.
chevron_right
§ 27-2006
Additional Considerations Applicable to Housing in the Traditional Neighborhood Development Overlay District.
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