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2024-05-22
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Part II: General Legislation
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Chapter 95 Zoning
Part I: Administrative Legislation
Ch 1
General Provisions
Ch 5
Authorities, Municipal
Ch 8
Emergency Services
Ch 11
Intermunicipal Agreements
Ch 14
Officers and Employees
Ch 16
Planning Commission
Ch 23
Salaries and Compensation
Part II: General Legislation
Ch 29
Alarm Systems
Ch 30
Alcoholic Beverages
Ch 34
Animals
Ch 38
Assemblies, Mass Public
Ch 41
Buildings, Unfit
Ch 43
Burning, Open
Ch 45
Construction Codes, Uniform
Ch 45A
Contractors
Ch 46
Firearms and Weapons
Ch 47
Food Facilities and Booths, Mobile
Ch 49
Insurance
Ch 52
Key Lock Boxes
Ch 55
Nuisances
Ch 60
Peddling and Soliciting
Ch 61
Property Maintenance
Ch 62
Rental Property
Ch 64
Sewers
Ch 66
Sex Offenders
Ch 67
Skateboards
Ch 68
Solid Waste
Ch 72
Stormwater Management
Ch 74
Streets and Sidewalks
Ch 77
Subdivision and Land Development
Ch 81
Taxation
Ch 85
Vehicles and Traffic
Ch 87
Vehicles, Storage of
Ch 89
Water
Ch 95
Zoning
Ch 95 Art I
General Provisions
§ 95-1
Title.
§ 95-2
Interpretation and conflict.
§ 95-3
Compliance required.
§ 95-4
Purpose.
§ 95-5
Community development objectives.
Ch 95 Art II
Definitions
§ 95-6
Application and interpretation.
§ 95-7
Terms or words not defined.
§ 95-8
Definitions.
Ch 95 Art III
General Regulations
§ 95-9
Attached accessory structures.
§ 95-10
Unattached accessory structures.
§ 95-11
Corner lot restriction.
§ 95-12
Types of residential accessory structures.
§ 95-13
Noncommercial satellite dish antennas.
§ 95-14
Residential accessory structures in a nonresidential zone.
§ 95-15
Private noncommercial swimming pools.
§ 95-16
Projections into required yards.
§ 95-17
Exceptions to height limitations.
§ 95-18
Required access.
§ 95-19
Land development approval for certain uses.
§ 95-20
Visibility at intersections and private driveways.
§ 95-21
Fences and walls.
§ 95-22
Public utilities.
§ 95-23
Sewage disposal.
§ 95-24
Certain exemptions for setback requirements.
§ 95-25
Mobile homes anchored to permanent foundations.
§ 95-26
Replacement of mobile homes.
§ 95-27
Temporary structure and/or temporary use.
§ 95-28
Highway occupancy permit.
§ 95-29
Soil erosion and sedimentation control plan.
§ 95-30
Outdoor fuel-burning furnaces.
§ 95-31
Uses not addressed.
§ 95-32
Conflicting regulations.
§ 95-32.1
Setback distance for pipelines.
Ch 95 Art IV
Zoning Map and Zoning Districts
§ 95-33
Official Zoning Map.
§ 95-34
Changes to Official Zoning Map.
§ 95-35
Interpretation of boundaries.
§ 95-36
Classes of zoning districts.
Ch 95 Art V
Zoning District Regulations
§ 95-37
C-1 Conservation District.
§ 95-38
A-1 Agricultural District.
§ 95-38.1
A-2 Rural Agricultural District.
§ 95-39
R-1 Single Family Residential District.
§ 95-40
R-2 Multifamily Residential District.
§ 95-40.1
R-MHP Residential Manufactured Home Park.
§ 95-41
S-1 Suburban Residential District.
§ 95-42
B-1 Neighborhood Business District.
§ 95-43
B-2 Highway Business District.
§ 95-43.1
IN-1 Institutional District.
§ 95-44
I-1 General Industrial District.
§ 95-44.1
PRD Planned Residential Development District.
§ 95-45
Area, bulk, density and height regulations.
Ch 95 Art VI
Special Exceptions
§ 95-46
Purpose.
§ 95-47
General provisions.
§ 95-48
Site plan.
§ 95-49
Impact analysis.
Ch 95 Art VII
(Reserved)
§ 95-50
through § 95-68. (Reserved)
Ch 95 Art VIII
Supplemental Regulations
§ 95-69
Purpose and intent.
§ 95-70
Use regulations.
Ch 95 Art IX
Nonconforming Lots, Uses, Structures and Buildings
§ 95-71
Intent.
§ 95-72
Nonconforming lots of record.
§ 95-73
Continuation of nonconformity.
§ 95-74
Registration of nonconforming uses and structures.
§ 95-75
Changes of nonconforming uses.
§ 95-76
Enlargement of nonconforming uses and structures.
§ 95-77
Restoration of use.
§ 95-78
Termination of nonconforming use and/or structure.
§ 95-79
Certificate of intention for a nonconforming use.
Ch 95 Art X
Sign Regulations
§ 95-80
Signs.
§ 95-81
Construction types.
§ 95-82
Permitted signs by zoning district.
§ 95-83
Area, height and setback requirements.
§ 95-84
Setback for freestanding signs.
§ 95-85
Signs related to nonconforming uses.
§ 95-86
Area computation of signs.
§ 95-87
Vertical clearance.
§ 95-88
Prohibited signs.
§ 95-89
Permits required.
Ch 95 Art XI
Off-Street Parking and Loading
§ 95-90
Purpose.
§ 95-91
Size of off-street parking spaces.
§ 95-92
Dimensions and design.
§ 95-93
Size of off-street loading spaces.
§ 95-94
Access to off-street parking or loading areas.
§ 95-95
Location of off-street parking areas.
§ 95-96
Drainage and surfacing of off-street parking areas.
§ 95-97
Screening and landscaping.
§ 95-98
Lighting.
§ 95-99
Driveways.
§ 95-100
Parking in yard areas.
§ 95-101
Existing structures and uses.
§ 95-102
Changes of structures or uses.
§ 95-103
Fractional space.
§ 95-104
Multiple activities or uses.
§ 95-105
Off-street parking requirements.
§ 95-106
Parking for other commercial uses.
§ 95-107
Off-street loading requirements.
§ 95-108
Provision of handicapped parking spaces.
§ 95-109
Design features for handicapped parking spaces.
§ 95-110
Signage for handicapped parking.
§ 95-111
Minimum number of handicapped-accessible spaces.
Ch 95 Art XII
Floodplain Management
§ 95-112
Statutory authorization.
§ 95-113
Intent.
§ 95-114
Applicability.
§ 95-115
Abrogation and greater restrictions.
§ 95-116
Warning and disclaimer of liability.
§ 95-117
Definitions.
§ 95-118
Designation of Floodplain Administrator.
§ 95-119
Permits required.
§ 95-120
Duties and responsibilities of Floodplain Administrator.
§ 95-121
Application procedures and requirements.
§ 95-122
Review by County Conservation District.
§ 95-123
Review of application by others.
§ 95-124
Changes.
§ 95-125
Placards.
§ 95-126
Start of construction.
§ 95-127
Enforcement.
§ 95-128
Appeals.
§ 95-129
Identification of floodplain areas.
§ 95-130
Description and special requirements of identified floodplain areas.
§ 95-131
Changes in identification of area.
§ 95-132
Boundary disputes.
§ 95-133
Technical provisions.
§ 95-133.1
Elevation and floodproofing requirements.
§ 95-133.2
Design and construction standards.
§ 95-133.3
Development which may endanger human life.
§ 95-133.4
Special requirements for subdivisions.
§ 95-133.5
Special requirements for manufactured homes.
§ 95-133.6
Special requirements for recreational vehicles.
§ 95-133.7
Prohibited uses.
§ 95-133.8
Existing structures in identified floodplain areas.
§ 95-133.9
Variances.
Ch 95 Art XIII
Enforcement and Administration
§ 95-134
Zoning Officer.
§ 95-135
Zoning permit.
§ 95-136
Certificate of zoning compliance.
§ 95-137
Enforcement procedures.
§ 95-138
Schedule of fees, charges and expenses.
Ch 95 Art XIV
Amendments
§ 95-139
Amendment procedure.
§ 95-140
Applications for amendments to text or Map.
§ 95-141
Curative amendments.
§ 95-142
Enactment of amendments.
§ 95-143
Notification to county.
Ch 95 Art XV
Zoning Hearing Board
§ 95-144
Membership of Board.
§ 95-145
Alternates to Zoning Hearing Board.
§ 95-146
Removal of members.
§ 95-147
Organization of Board.
§ 95-148
Expenditures for services.
§ 95-149
Hearings.
§ 95-150
Mediation option.
§ 95-151
Jurisdiction of Zoning Hearing Board.
§ 95-152
Variances.
§ 95-153
Special exceptions.
§ 95-154
Parties appellant before the Board.
§ 95-155
Time limitations.
§ 95-156
Stay of proceedings.
Ch 95 Art XVI
Planned Residential Developments
§ 95-157
Purpose.
§ 95-158
Regulatory authority.
§ 95-159
Use regulations.
§ 95-160
Density regulations.
§ 95-161
Dimensional regulations.
§ 95-162
Special provisions.
§ 95-163
Development regulations.
§ 95-164
Phasing of development.
§ 95-165
Enforcement and modification of provisions of plan.
§ 95-166
Application for tentative approval.
§ 95-167
Public hearings.
§ 95-168
Findings.
§ 95-169
Status of plan after tentative approval.
§ 95-170
Application for final approval.
§ 95-171
Jurisdiction and legal remedies.
Ch 95 Art XVII
Appeals
§ 95-172
Appeals to court.
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Chapter 95
Zoning
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the Township of Dallas
6-17-2008
by
Ord. No. 2008-1
.
[1]
Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Sewers — See Ch.
64
.
Stormwater management — See Ch.
72
.
Subdivision and land development — See Ch.
77
.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Area, Bulk, Density and Height Regulations
[1]
Editor's Note: Refer to the Cross Reference and Derivation Table at the end of this chapter to view the original numbering of this ordinance. This ordinance also repealed former Ch. 95, Zoning, adopted 9-22-1965 by Ord. No. 1965-2, as amended.
Article I
General Provisions
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§ 95-1
Title.
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§ 95-2
Interpretation and conflict.
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§ 95-3
Compliance required.
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§ 95-4
Purpose.
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§ 95-5
Community development objectives.
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Article II
Definitions
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§ 95-6
Application and interpretation.
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§ 95-7
Terms or words not defined.
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§ 95-8
Definitions.
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Article III
General Regulations
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§ 95-9
Attached accessory structures.
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§ 95-10
Unattached accessory structures.
chevron_right
§ 95-11
Corner lot restriction.
chevron_right
§ 95-12
Types of residential accessory structures.
chevron_right
§ 95-13
Noncommercial satellite dish antennas.
chevron_right
§ 95-14
Residential accessory structures in a nonresidential zone.
chevron_right
§ 95-15
Private noncommercial swimming pools.
chevron_right
§ 95-16
Projections into required yards.
chevron_right
§ 95-17
Exceptions to height limitations.
chevron_right
§ 95-18
Required access.
chevron_right
§ 95-19
Land development approval for certain uses.
chevron_right
§ 95-20
Visibility at intersections and private driveways.
chevron_right
§ 95-21
Fences and walls.
chevron_right
§ 95-22
Public utilities.
chevron_right
§ 95-23
Sewage disposal.
chevron_right
§ 95-24
Certain exemptions for setback requirements.
chevron_right
§ 95-25
Mobile homes anchored to permanent foundations.
chevron_right
§ 95-26
Replacement of mobile homes.
chevron_right
§ 95-27
Temporary structure and/or temporary use.
chevron_right
§ 95-28
Highway occupancy permit.
chevron_right
§ 95-29
Soil erosion and sedimentation control plan.
chevron_right
§ 95-30
Outdoor fuel-burning furnaces.
chevron_right
§ 95-31
Uses not addressed.
chevron_right
§ 95-32
Conflicting regulations.
chevron_right
§ 95-32.1
Setback distance for pipelines.
chevron_right
Article IV
Zoning Map and Zoning Districts
chevron_right
§ 95-33
Official Zoning Map.
chevron_right
§ 95-34
Changes to Official Zoning Map.
chevron_right
§ 95-35
Interpretation of boundaries.
chevron_right
§ 95-36
Classes of zoning districts.
chevron_right
Article V
Zoning District Regulations
chevron_right
§ 95-37
C-1 Conservation District.
chevron_right
§ 95-38
A-1 Agricultural District.
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§ 95-38.1
A-2 Rural Agricultural District.
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§ 95-39
R-1 Single Family Residential District.
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§ 95-40
R-2 Multifamily Residential District.
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§ 95-40.1
R-MHP Residential Manufactured Home Park.
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§ 95-41
S-1 Suburban Residential District.
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§ 95-42
B-1 Neighborhood Business District.
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§ 95-43
B-2 Highway Business District.
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§ 95-43.1
IN-1 Institutional District.
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§ 95-44
I-1 General Industrial District.
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§ 95-44.1
PRD Planned Residential Development District.
chevron_right
§ 95-45
Area, bulk, density and height regulations.
chevron_right
Article VI
Special Exceptions
chevron_right
§ 95-46
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 95-47
General provisions.
chevron_right
§ 95-48
Site plan.
chevron_right
§ 95-49
Impact analysis.
chevron_right
Article VII
(Reserved)
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§ 95-50
through § 95-68. (Reserved)
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Article VIII
Supplemental Regulations
chevron_right
§ 95-69
Purpose and intent.
chevron_right
§ 95-70
Use regulations.
chevron_right
Article IX
Nonconforming Lots, Uses, Structures and Buildings
chevron_right
§ 95-71
Intent.
chevron_right
§ 95-72
Nonconforming lots of record.
chevron_right
§ 95-73
Continuation of nonconformity.
chevron_right
§ 95-74
Registration of nonconforming uses and structures.
chevron_right
§ 95-75
Changes of nonconforming uses.
chevron_right
§ 95-76
Enlargement of nonconforming uses and structures.
chevron_right
§ 95-77
Restoration of use.
chevron_right
§ 95-78
Termination of nonconforming use and/or structure.
chevron_right
§ 95-79
Certificate of intention for a nonconforming use.
chevron_right
Article X
Sign Regulations
chevron_right
§ 95-80
Signs.
chevron_right
§ 95-81
Construction types.
chevron_right
§ 95-82
Permitted signs by zoning district.
chevron_right
§ 95-83
Area, height and setback requirements.
chevron_right
§ 95-84
Setback for freestanding signs.
chevron_right
§ 95-85
Signs related to nonconforming uses.
chevron_right
§ 95-86
Area computation of signs.
chevron_right
§ 95-87
Vertical clearance.
chevron_right
§ 95-88
Prohibited signs.
chevron_right
§ 95-89
Permits required.
chevron_right
Article XI
Off-Street Parking and Loading
chevron_right
§ 95-90
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 95-91
Size of off-street parking spaces.
chevron_right
§ 95-92
Dimensions and design.
chevron_right
§ 95-93
Size of off-street loading spaces.
chevron_right
§ 95-94
Access to off-street parking or loading areas.
chevron_right
§ 95-95
Location of off-street parking areas.
chevron_right
§ 95-96
Drainage and surfacing of off-street parking areas.
chevron_right
§ 95-97
Screening and landscaping.
chevron_right
§ 95-98
Lighting.
chevron_right
§ 95-99
Driveways.
chevron_right
§ 95-100
Parking in yard areas.
chevron_right
§ 95-101
Existing structures and uses.
chevron_right
§ 95-102
Changes of structures or uses.
chevron_right
§ 95-103
Fractional space.
chevron_right
§ 95-104
Multiple activities or uses.
chevron_right
§ 95-105
Off-street parking requirements.
chevron_right
§ 95-106
Parking for other commercial uses.
chevron_right
§ 95-107
Off-street loading requirements.
chevron_right
§ 95-108
Provision of handicapped parking spaces.
chevron_right
§ 95-109
Design features for handicapped parking spaces.
chevron_right
§ 95-110
Signage for handicapped parking.
chevron_right
§ 95-111
Minimum number of handicapped-accessible spaces.
chevron_right
Article XII
Floodplain Management
chevron_right
§ 95-112
Statutory authorization.
chevron_right
§ 95-113
Intent.
chevron_right
§ 95-114
Applicability.
chevron_right
§ 95-115
Abrogation and greater restrictions.
chevron_right
§ 95-116
Warning and disclaimer of liability.
chevron_right
§ 95-117
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 95-118
Designation of Floodplain Administrator.
chevron_right
§ 95-119
Permits required.
chevron_right
§ 95-120
Duties and responsibilities of Floodplain Administrator.
chevron_right
§ 95-121
Application procedures and requirements.
chevron_right
§ 95-122
Review by County Conservation District.
chevron_right
§ 95-123
Review of application by others.
chevron_right
§ 95-124
Changes.
chevron_right
§ 95-125
Placards.
chevron_right
§ 95-126
Start of construction.
chevron_right
§ 95-127
Enforcement.
chevron_right
§ 95-128
Appeals.
chevron_right
§ 95-129
Identification of floodplain areas.
chevron_right
§ 95-130
Description and special requirements of identified floodplain areas.
chevron_right
§ 95-131
Changes in identification of area.
chevron_right
§ 95-132
Boundary disputes.
chevron_right
§ 95-133
Technical provisions.
chevron_right
§ 95-133.1
Elevation and floodproofing requirements.
chevron_right
§ 95-133.2
Design and construction standards.
chevron_right
§ 95-133.3
Development which may endanger human life.
chevron_right
§ 95-133.4
Special requirements for subdivisions.
chevron_right
§ 95-133.5
Special requirements for manufactured homes.
chevron_right
§ 95-133.6
Special requirements for recreational vehicles.
chevron_right
§ 95-133.7
Prohibited uses.
chevron_right
§ 95-133.8
Existing structures in identified floodplain areas.
chevron_right
§ 95-133.9
Variances.
chevron_right
Article XIII
Enforcement and Administration
chevron_right
§ 95-134
Zoning Officer.
chevron_right
§ 95-135
Zoning permit.
chevron_right
§ 95-136
Certificate of zoning compliance.
chevron_right
§ 95-137
Enforcement procedures.
chevron_right
§ 95-138
Schedule of fees, charges and expenses.
chevron_right
Article XIV
Amendments
chevron_right
§ 95-139
Amendment procedure.
chevron_right
§ 95-140
Applications for amendments to text or Map.
chevron_right
§ 95-141
Curative amendments.
chevron_right
§ 95-142
Enactment of amendments.
chevron_right
§ 95-143
Notification to county.
chevron_right
Article XV
Zoning Hearing Board
chevron_right
§ 95-144
Membership of Board.
chevron_right
§ 95-145
Alternates to Zoning Hearing Board.
chevron_right
§ 95-146
Removal of members.
chevron_right
§ 95-147
Organization of Board.
chevron_right
§ 95-148
Expenditures for services.
chevron_right
§ 95-149
Hearings.
chevron_right
§ 95-150
Mediation option.
chevron_right
§ 95-151
Jurisdiction of Zoning Hearing Board.
chevron_right
§ 95-152
Variances.
chevron_right
§ 95-153
Special exceptions.
chevron_right
§ 95-154
Parties appellant before the Board.
chevron_right
§ 95-155
Time limitations.
chevron_right
§ 95-156
Stay of proceedings.
chevron_right
Article XVI
Planned Residential Developments
chevron_right
§ 95-157
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 95-158
Regulatory authority.
chevron_right
§ 95-159
Use regulations.
chevron_right
§ 95-160
Density regulations.
chevron_right
§ 95-161
Dimensional regulations.
chevron_right
§ 95-162
Special provisions.
chevron_right
§ 95-163
Development regulations.
chevron_right
§ 95-164
Phasing of development.
chevron_right
§ 95-165
Enforcement and modification of provisions of plan.
chevron_right
§ 95-166
Application for tentative approval.
chevron_right
§ 95-167
Public hearings.
chevron_right
§ 95-168
Findings.
chevron_right
§ 95-169
Status of plan after tentative approval.
chevron_right
§ 95-170
Application for final approval.
chevron_right
§ 95-171
Jurisdiction and legal remedies.
chevron_right
Article XVII
Appeals
chevron_right
§ 95-172
Appeals to court.
chevron_right