Township of Marple, PA Zoning

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Part I, Administrative Legislation
Ch 1 General Provisions
Ch 8 Code Enforcement, Department of
Ch 12 Commissioners, Board of
Ch 16 Controller
Ch 20 Environmental Advisory Council
Ch 22 Ethics, Code of
Ch 28 Historical Commission
Ch 39 Library
Ch 44 Manager
Ch 49 Park and Recreation Board
Ch 51 Pensions
Ch 55 Planning Commission
Ch 59 Police Department
Ch 62 Police Surgeon
Ch 70 Sanitary Board
Ch 73 Shade Tree Commission
Ch 77 Treasurer; Tax Collector
Part II, General Legislation
Ch 83 Air Pollution
Ch 87 Alarms and Alarm Systems
Ch 91 Amusements and Amusement Devices
Ch 95 Animals
Ch 100 Bicycles
Ch 108 Building Construction
Ch 110 Buildings, Numbering of
Ch 114 Commercial Maintenance Code
Ch 116 Construction Code, Uniform
Ch 118 Contractors
Ch 121 Curfew
Ch 125 Electrical Standards
Ch 129 Explosives
Ch 133 (Reserved)
Ch 136 Fire Prevention and Insurance Claims
Ch 139 Fireworks, Firearms and Weapons
Ch 143 Floodplain Management
Ch 147 Food Establishments
Ch 150 Food Handlers
Ch 153 Food-Vending Machines and Vehicles
Ch 159 Grading, Drainage and Erosion Control
Ch 162 Graffiti
Ch 166 Helicopters
Ch 170 Housing
Ch 182 Municipal Claims
Ch 184 Neighborhood Blight Reclamation and Revitalization
Ch 185 Noise
Ch 196 Park and Recreation Areas
Ch 200 Peddlers and Solicitors
Ch 206 Plumbing
Ch 210 Poles
Ch 214 Property Maintenance
Ch 218 Registration of Vacant Property
Ch 220 Rental Occupancy Reports
Ch 224 Rights-Of-Way
Ch 228 Sanitation and Health
Ch 229 Tattoo and Body-Piercing Establishments
Ch 235 Sewers
Ch 237 Sex Offender Residency
Ch 240 Shopping Carts
Ch 244 Smoking
Ch 252 Solid Waste
Ch 257 Stormwater Management
Ch 261 Streets and Sidewalks
Ch 265 Subdivision of Land
Ch 269 Swimming Pools
Ch 274 Taxation
Ch 277 Towing
Ch 280 Trees
Ch 285 Vehicles and Traffic
Ch 300 Zoning
Ch 300 Art I General and Special Provisions
§ 300-1 Short title.
§ 300-2 Authority and purpose.
§ 300-3 Applicability.
§ 300-4 Effective date and repealer.
§ 300-5 Other ordinances.
§ 300-6 Enforcement.
§ 300-7 Remedies.
§ 300-8 Violations and penalties.
§ 300-9 Interpretation.
§ 300-10 Hours of operation for businesses.
§ 300-11 Outdoor illumination.
§ 300-12 Projections.
§ 300-13 Prohibited uses.
Ch 300 Art II Definitions
§ 300-14 Definitions.
Ch 300 Art III Establishment of Districts
§ 300-15 Creation and classification of districts.
§ 300-16 Zoning Map.
§ 300-17 Boundaries.
Ch 300 Art IV Residential Districts
§ 300-18 General provisions.
§ 300-19 Permitted uses.
§ 300-20 Development standards.
§ 300-21 R-A District.
§ 300-22 R-B District.
§ 300-23 R-C District.
§ 300-24 R-1 District.
§ 300-25 R-1A District.
§ 300-26 R-2 District.
§ 300-27 R-3 District.
§ 300-28 R-4 District.
§ 300-29 RMD District.
§ 300-30 RMHD District.
§ 300-30.1 RMHD Overlay District.
§ 300-31 RHD District.
§ 300-32 Cluster Development Overlay District.
§ 300-33 Planned residential development.
§ 300-34 Home day care.
§ 300-34.1 Group homes.
§ 300-35 Home occupations.
§ 300-35.1 Conservation Overlay District.
§ 300-35.2 Continuing Care Retirement Community District.
Ch 300 Art V Commercial Districts
§ 300-36 General provisions.
§ 300-37 Permitted uses.
§ 300-38 Development standards.
§ 300-39 N Neighborhood Center District.
§ 300-40 O Office LM District.
§ 300-41 O-1 Office MH District.
§ 300-42 B Business District.
§ 300-43 B-1 Business District.
§ 300-43.1 Highway Interchange District.
Ch 300 Art VI Industrial Districts
§ 300-44 General provisions.
§ 300-45 Permitted uses.
§ 300-46 Development standards.
§ 300-47 I Light Industrial District.
Ch 300 Art VII Institutional Districts
§ 300-48 Permitted uses.
§ 300-49 Permitted uses.
§ 300-50 Development standards.
§ 300-51 INS Institutional District.
§ 300-52 NS Neighborhood Schools District.
§ 300-53 C Cemetery District.
Ch 300 Art VIII Open Space Districts
§ 300-54 General provisions.
§ 300-55 Permitted uses.
§ 300-56 Development standards.
§ 300-57 OS Open Space District.
Ch 300 Art IX Environmental Protection
§ 300-58 Intent.
§ 300-59 Applicability and scope.
§ 300-60 Flood and floodplain protection.
§ 300-61 (Reserved)
§ 300-62 Steep slope protection.
§ 300-63 Tree protection.
§ 300-64 Historic resources protection.
Ch 300 Art X Buffers
§ 300-65 Intent.
§ 300-66 Applicability and scope.
§ 300-67 Classification of buffers.
§ 300-68 Required buffer types for setbacks adjoining district boundary lines.
§ 300-69 Required buffer types for setbacks from streets.
§ 300-70 Retention of existing natural buffers.
§ 300-71 Landscaping of setbacks.
§ 300-72 Alternative buffers.
§ 300-73 Maintenance required.
§ 300-74 Recommended buffer plantings.
Ch 300 Art XI Off-Street Parking and Loading
§ 300-75 General requirements.
§ 300-76 Setbacks.
§ 300-77 Size of spaces.
§ 300-78 Width of aisles.
§ 300-79 Parked vehicle overhang.
§ 300-80 Perimeter landscaping.
§ 300-81 Interior (nonperimeter) landscaping.
§ 300-82 Parked vehicle registration.
§ 300-83 Recreational vehicle, boat and oversize vehicle parking in Residential Districts.
§ 300-84 Required parking for specific uses.
§ 300-85 Reserve parking.
§ 300-86 Loading and unloading.
Ch 300 Art XII Signs
§ 300-87 Intent.
§ 300-88 Applicability and scope.
§ 300-88.1 Definitions related to signs.
§ 300-89 Conformance.
§ 300-90 Exempt signs.
§ 300-91 Prohibited signs.
§ 300-92 Sign measurement.
§ 300-93 Nonconforming signs.
§ 300-94 General design criteria.
§ 300-95 General construction and placement criteria.
§ 300-95.1 Off-premises signs permitted in certain districts.
§ 300-95.2 Construction methods of off-premises signs.
§ 300-95.3 Maintenance of off-premises signs.
§ 300-96 Wall, projecting, window and awning signs in nonresidential districts.
§ 300-97 Sign area for wall, projecting, window and awning signs in nonresidential districts.
§ 300-98 Freestanding signs in nonresidential districts.
§ 300-99 Sign area for freestanding signs in nonresidential districts.
§ 300-100 Signs permitted in all districts.
§ 300-101 Signs permitted in residential districts.
§ 300-102 Permits.
§ 300-103 Review of existing signs.
§ 300-104 Removal of certain signs.
§ 300-105 Violations and penalties.
Ch 300 Art XIII Accessory Uses
§ 300-106 Accessory uses to residential principal uses.
§ 300-107 Accessory uses to nonresidential principal uses.
§ 300-108 Spacing for accessory buildings.
§ 300-109 Private swimming pools.
§ 300-110 Antennas.
§ 300-111 Fences and walls.
§ 300-112 Public telephone booths.
Ch 300 Art XIV Supplementary Uses
§ 300-113 Seasonal sales.
§ 300-114 Promotional sales.
§ 300-115 Special events.
§ 300-116 Produce or farm stands.
§ 300-117 Yard sales.
§ 300-118 Contractor's office, construction equipment sheds and trailers.
§ 300-119 Real estate sales offices.
Ch 300 Art XV Nonconformance
§ 300-120 Continuation.
§ 300-121 Enlargement.
§ 300-122 Restoration.
§ 300-123 Abandonment.
§ 300-124 Use changes.
Ch 300 Art XVI Administration
§ 300-125 Enforcement.
§ 300-126 Code Enforcement Officer's duties and powers.
§ 300-127 Issuance of permits.
§ 300-128 Permits.
§ 300-129 Application for permits.
§ 300-130 special exceptions or variances.
§ 300-131 Conditional uses.
§ 300-132 Planning Commission review.
§ 300-133 Board of Commissioners actions on conditional use applications.
§ 300-134 Fees.
Ch 300 Art XVII Appeals
§ 300-135 Jurisdiction.
§ 300-136 Zoning Hearing Board.
§ 300-137 Hearings.
Ch 300 Art XVIII Amendments
§ 300-138 Authority.
§ 300-139 Hearing procedure and notice.
§ 300-140 Application for amendments by citizens.
§ 300-141 Application for amendment by citizen groups.
§ 300-142 Opportunity to be heard.
§ 300-143 Referral to Township Planning Commission.
§ 300-144 Referral to County Planning Commission.
§ 300-145 Citizens' protest.
§ 300-146 Fees.
Disposition List
Ch DL Disposition List

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Chapter 300 Zoning

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[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the Township of Marple 4-14-1997 by Ord. No. 97-6. Amendments noted where applicable.]

GENERAL REFERENCES

Department of Code Enforcement — See Ch. 8.

Planing Commission — See Ch. 55.

Building construction — See Ch. 108.

Floodplain management — See Ch. 143.

Grading, drainage and erosion control — See Ch. 159.

Parks and recreations areas — See Ch. 196.

Brush, grass and weeds — See Ch. 214, Art. I.

Sewers — See Ch. 235.

Stormwater management — See Ch. 257.

Streets and sidewalks — See Ch. 261.

Subdivision and land development — See Ch. 265.

Swimming pools and public bathing places — See Ch. 269.

Shade trees — See Ch. 280.

ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1 - Table of Permitted Uses -- Residential

Attachment 2 - Table of Development Standards -- Districts R-A, R-B, R-C, R-1, R-1A, R-2, R-3, R-4

Attachment 3 - Table of Development Standards -- Districts RMD, RMHD, RHD

Attachment 4 - Table of Development Standards -- Cluster

Attachment 5 - Table of Permitted Uses -- Commercial

Attachment 6 - Table of Development Standards -- Districts O, O-1, N, B, B-1

Attachment 7 - Table of Permitted Uses -- Industrial

Attachment 8 - Table of Development Standards -- District I

Attachment 9 - Table of Permitted Uses -- Institutional

Attachment 10 - Table of Development Standards -- Districts INS, NS, C

Attachment 11 - Table of Permitted Principal Uses -- Open Space Districts

Attachment 12 - Table of Development Standards -- District OS

Article I General and Special Provisions

§ 300-1 Short title.

§ 300-2 Authority and purpose.

§ 300-3 Applicability.

§ 300-4 Effective date and repealer.

§ 300-5 Other ordinances.

§ 300-6 Enforcement.

§ 300-7 Remedies.

§ 300-8 Violations and penalties.

§ 300-9 Interpretation.

§ 300-10 Hours of operation for businesses.

§ 300-11 Outdoor illumination.

§ 300-12 Projections.

§ 300-13 Prohibited uses.

Article II Definitions

§ 300-14 Definitions.

Article III Establishment of Districts

§ 300-15 Creation and classification of districts.

§ 300-16 Zoning Map.

§ 300-17 Boundaries.

Article IV Residential Districts

§ 300-18 General provisions.

§ 300-19 Permitted uses.

§ 300-20 Development standards.

§ 300-21 R-A District.

§ 300-22 R-B District.

§ 300-23 R-C District.

§ 300-24 R-1 District.

§ 300-25 R-1A District.

§ 300-26 R-2 District.

§ 300-27 R-3 District.

§ 300-28 R-4 District.

§ 300-29 RMD District.

§ 300-30 RMHD District.

§ 300-30.1 RMHD Overlay District.

§ 300-31 RHD District.

§ 300-32 Cluster Development Overlay District.

§ 300-33 Planned residential development.

§ 300-34 Home day care.

§ 300-34.1 Group homes.

§ 300-35 Home occupations.

§ 300-35.1 Conservation Overlay District.

§ 300-35.2 Continuing Care Retirement Community District.

Article V Commercial Districts

§ 300-36 General provisions.

§ 300-37 Permitted uses.

§ 300-38 Development standards.

§ 300-39 N Neighborhood Center District.

§ 300-40 O Office LM District.

§ 300-41 O-1 Office MH District.

§ 300-42 B Business District.

§ 300-43 B-1 Business District.

§ 300-43.1 Highway Interchange District.

Article VI Industrial Districts

§ 300-44 General provisions.

§ 300-45 Permitted uses.

§ 300-46 Development standards.

§ 300-47 I Light Industrial District.

Article VII Institutional Districts

§ 300-48 Permitted uses.

§ 300-49 Permitted uses.

§ 300-50 Development standards.

§ 300-51 INS Institutional District.

§ 300-52 NS Neighborhood Schools District.

§ 300-53 C Cemetery District.

Article VIII Open Space Districts

§ 300-54 General provisions.

§ 300-55 Permitted uses.

§ 300-56 Development standards.

§ 300-57 OS Open Space District.

Article IX Environmental Protection

§ 300-58 Intent.

§ 300-59 Applicability and scope.

§ 300-60 Flood and floodplain protection.

§ 300-61 (Reserved)

§ 300-62 Steep slope protection.

§ 300-63 Tree protection.

§ 300-64 Historic resources protection.

Article X Buffers

§ 300-65 Intent.

§ 300-66 Applicability and scope.

§ 300-67 Classification of buffers.

§ 300-68 Required buffer types for setbacks adjoining district boundary lines.

§ 300-69 Required buffer types for setbacks from streets.

§ 300-70 Retention of existing natural buffers.

§ 300-71 Landscaping of setbacks.

§ 300-72 Alternative buffers.

§ 300-73 Maintenance required.

§ 300-74 Recommended buffer plantings.

Article XI Off-Street Parking and Loading

§ 300-75 General requirements.

§ 300-76 Setbacks.

§ 300-77 Size of spaces.

§ 300-78 Width of aisles.

§ 300-79 Parked vehicle overhang.

§ 300-80 Perimeter landscaping.

§ 300-81 Interior (nonperimeter) landscaping.

§ 300-82 Parked vehicle registration.

§ 300-83 Recreational vehicle, boat and oversize vehicle parking in Residential Districts.

§ 300-84 Required parking for specific uses.

§ 300-85 Reserve parking.

§ 300-86 Loading and unloading.

Article XII Signs

§ 300-87 Intent.

§ 300-88 Applicability and scope.

§ 300-88.1 Definitions related to signs.

§ 300-89 Conformance.

§ 300-90 Exempt signs.

§ 300-91 Prohibited signs.

§ 300-92 Sign measurement.

§ 300-93 Nonconforming signs.

§ 300-94 General design criteria.

§ 300-95 General construction and placement criteria.

§ 300-95.1 Off-premises signs permitted in certain districts.

§ 300-95.2 Construction methods of off-premises signs.

§ 300-95.3 Maintenance of off-premises signs.

§ 300-96 Wall, projecting, window and awning signs in nonresidential districts.

§ 300-97 Sign area for wall, projecting, window and awning signs in nonresidential districts.

§ 300-98 Freestanding signs in nonresidential districts.

§ 300-99 Sign area for freestanding signs in nonresidential districts.

§ 300-100 Signs permitted in all districts.

§ 300-101 Signs permitted in residential districts.

§ 300-102 Permits.

§ 300-103 Review of existing signs.

§ 300-104 Removal of certain signs.

§ 300-105 Violations and penalties.

Article XIII Accessory Uses

§ 300-106 Accessory uses to residential principal uses.

§ 300-107 Accessory uses to nonresidential principal uses.

§ 300-108 Spacing for accessory buildings.

§ 300-109 Private swimming pools.

§ 300-110 Antennas.

§ 300-111 Fences and walls.

§ 300-112 Public telephone booths.

Article XIV Supplementary Uses

§ 300-113 Seasonal sales.

§ 300-114 Promotional sales.

§ 300-115 Special events.

§ 300-116 Produce or farm stands.

§ 300-117 Yard sales.

§ 300-118 Contractor's office, construction equipment sheds and trailers.

§ 300-119 Real estate sales offices.

Article XV Nonconformance

§ 300-120 Continuation.

§ 300-121 Enlargement.

§ 300-122 Restoration.

§ 300-123 Abandonment.

§ 300-124 Use changes.

Article XVI Administration

§ 300-125 Enforcement.

§ 300-126 Code Enforcement Officer's duties and powers.

§ 300-127 Issuance of permits.

§ 300-128 Permits.

§ 300-129 Application for permits.

§ 300-130 special exceptions or variances.

§ 300-131 Conditional uses.

§ 300-132 Planning Commission review.

§ 300-133 Board of Commissioners actions on conditional use applications.

§ 300-134 Fees.

Article XVII Appeals

§ 300-135 Jurisdiction.

§ 300-136 Zoning Hearing Board.

§ 300-137 Hearings.

Article XVIII Amendments

§ 300-138 Authority.

§ 300-139 Hearing procedure and notice.

§ 300-140 Application for amendments by citizens.

§ 300-141 Application for amendment by citizen groups.

§ 300-142 Opportunity to be heard.

§ 300-143 Referral to Township Planning Commission.

§ 300-144 Referral to County Planning Commission.

§ 300-145 Citizens' protest.

§ 300-146 Fees.