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Borough of Doylestown, PA
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2024-06-17
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Chapter 27 Zoning
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
Flood Plain Regulations
Ch 9
Grading and Excavating
Ch 10
Health and Safety
Ch 11
Housing
Ch 12
Libraries
Ch 13
Licenses, Permits and General Business Regulations
Ch 14
Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks
Ch 15
Motor Vehicles and Traffic
Ch 16
Parks and Recreation
Ch 17
Plumbing
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
Swimming Pools
Ch 24
Taxation, Special
Ch 25
Trees
Ch 26
Water
Ch 27
Zoning
Ch 27 Pt 1
TITLE, PURPOSE AND INTERPRETATION
§ 101
Short Title.
§ 102
Purpose.
§ 103
Interpretation.
Ch 27 Pt 2
DEFINITIONS
§ 201
General Interpretation.
§ 202
Specific Definitions.
Ch 27 Pt 3
ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS
§ 301
Establishment of Districts.
§ 302
Types of Districts.
§ 303
Zoning Map.
§ 304
Interpretation of District Boundaries.
§ 305
Statement of Purposes and Intent for the Districts.
§ 306
Territory Added to R-1 Residential 1 District.
§ 307
Territory Added to R-2 Residential 2 District.
§ 308
Territory Added to R-2-A Residential R-2-A District.
§ 309
Territory Added to R-3 Residential 3 District.
§ 310
Territory Added to CR Central Residential District.
§ 311
Territory Added to CR-H Central Residential Highrise.
§ 312
Territory Added to O Office District.
§ 313
Territory Added to RC Retail Commercial District.
§ 313.1
Territory Added to RC-1 Retail Commercial 1 District.
§ 314
Territory Added to CC Central Commercial District.
§ 315
Territory Added to FC Free-Standing Commercial District.
§ 316
Territory Added to CI Central Industrial District.
§ 317
Territory Added to PI Planned Industrial District.
§ 318
Territory Added to TND-1 Traditional Neighborhood Development 1 District.
§ 319
Territory Added to TND-2 Traditional Neighborhood Development 2 District.
§ 320
Territory Added to Broad Street Corridor Overlay District.
Ch 27 Pt 4
USE REGULATIONS
§ 401
Applicability of Regulations.
§ 402
Uses by Right, Conditional Uses, Special Exceptions, and Uses not Permitted.
§ 403
Uses Are Subject to Other Regulations.
§ 404
Pre-existing Conditional Uses and Special Exceptions.
§ 405
Temporary Accessory Uses.
§ 406
Table of Use Regulations.
Ch 27 Pt 5
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
§ 501
Purpose.
§ 502
District Regulations.
§ 503
Maximum Density.
§ 504
Lot Area.
§ 505
Minimum Lot Width.
§ 506
Exceptions to Minimum Lot Areas and Lot Widths.
§ 507
Traffic Visibility Across Corners.
§ 508
Front and Side Yards of Corner Lots.
§ 509
Spacing of Nonresidential Buildings on the Same Lot.
§ 510
Front Yard Regulations.
§ 510.1
Mechanical Equipment in Front Yards.
§ 511
Projections into Front Yards.
§ 512
Fences and Terraces in Front Yards.
§ 513
Front Yard Reduction.
§ 514
Side Yard Requirements.
§ 514.1
Driveways and Parking Areas in Side Yards.
§ 514.2
Mechanical Equipment in Side Yards.
§ 515
Projections into Side Yards.
§ 516
Fences and Terraces in Side Yards.
§ 517
Rear Yard Requirements.
§ 517.1
Driveways and Parking Areas in Rear Yards.
§ 517.2
Mechanical Equipment in Rear Yards.
§ 518
Accessory Garage Structures Within Required Rear Yards.
§ 519
Rear Yard Requirements for Triangular Lots.
§ 520
Fences and Terraces in Rear Yards.
§ 521
Minimum Building Spacing.
§ 522
Maximum Height of Buildings.
§ 523
Height Exceptions of Maximum Regulations.
§ 524
Lot Coverage.
§ 525
Open Space.
§ 526
Recreation Space.
Ch 27 Pt 6
GENERAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
§ 601
Compliance.
§ 602
Noise.
§ 603
Smoke.
§ 604
Dust, Fumes, Vapors, and Gases.
§ 605
Heat.
§ 606
Odor.
§ 607
Glare.
§ 608
Vibrations.
§ 609
Buffer Yards.
§ 610
Storage and Waste Disposal.
§ 611
Storm Water Management.
§ 612
Protection of Solar Access.
§ 613
Wireless Communications Facilities.
§ 614
Fences.
§ 615
Solar Energy Equipment.
§ 616
Wind Energy Equipment.
Ch 27 Pt 7
SIGN REGULATIONS
§ 701
Purpose.
§ 702
Sign.
§ 703
Area of Signs.
§ 704
Illumination of Signs.
§ 705
Location of Signs.
§ 706
Types of Signs.
§ 707
General Sign Regulations.
§ 708
On-Premises Signs.
§ 709
Off-Premises Signs.
§ 710
Locational Restricted.
§ 711
On-Premises Signs.
§ 712
Off-Premises Signs.
§ 713
On-Premises Signs.
§ 714
Off-Premises Signs.
§ 715
Sign Permits.
Ch 27 Pt 8
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
§ 801
Required Off-Street Parking Space.
§ 802
General Regulations Applying to Required Off-Street Parking Facilities.
§ 803
Design Standards.
§ 804
Off-Street Loading.
§ 805
Design and Layout of Off-Street Loading Facilities.
Ch 27 Pt 9
NONCONFORMITIES
§ 901
Definition.
§ 902
Continuation.
§ 903
Alteration or Extension.
§ 904
Restoration.
§ 905
Abandonment.
§ 906
Changes.
§ 907
Displacement.
§ 908
District Changes.
§ 909
Registration of Nonconforming Uses.
Ch 27 Pt 10
ADMINISTRATION
§ 1001
Zoning Officer — Duties and Powers.
§ 1002
Zoning Permits Required.
§ 1003
Application Requirements for Zoning Permits.
§ 1004
Life of a Permit.
§ 1005
Issuance of Permits.
§ 1006
Requirement of Certificate of Occupancy.
§ 1007
Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy.
§ 1008
Fees.
§ 1009
Borough Council — Duties and Powers — Conditional Uses.
Ch 27 Pt 11
ZONING HEARING BOARD
§ 1101
Establishment and Membership.
§ 1102
Organization of Zoning Hearing Board.
§ 1103
Hearings.
§ 1104
Persons Entitled to Initiate Action Before the Board.
§ 1105
Manner of Initiating Action Before the Board.
§ 1106
Time Limitations.
§ 1107
Notification of Hearings.
§ 1108
Parties.
§ 1109
Witnesses.
§ 1110
Representation.
§ 1111
Rules of Evidence.
§ 1112
Record.
§ 1113
Communications.
§ 1114
Decisions.
§ 1115
Copies of Decisions.
§ 1116
Appeals to the Courts.
§ 1117
Appeals from the Zoning Officer.
§ 1118
Challenge to the Validity of the Ordinance or Map.
§ 1119
Variances.
§ 1120
Special Exceptions.
§ 1121
Interpretation.
§ 1122
Court Appeals.
Ch 27 Pt 12
FLOODPLAIN DISTRICT REGULATIONS
§ 1201
Statutory Authorization.
§ 1202
General Provisions.
§ 1203
Administration.
§ 1204
Identification of Floodplain Areas.
§ 1205
Technical Provisions.
§ 1206
Activities Requiring Special Permits.
§ 1207
Existing Structures in Identified Floodplain Areas.
§ 1208
Variances.
§ 1209
Enactment.
Ch 27 Pt 13
AMENDMENTS; REMEDIES; PENALTIES; SEPARABILITY
§ 1301
Power of Amendment.
§ 1302
Public Hearings Prior to Amendment.
§ 1303
Procedure upon Curative Amendments.
§ 1304
Submission to the Planning Agency.
§ 1305
Enforcement Penalties.
§ 1306
Enforcement Remedies.
§ 1307
Complaints of Violations.
§ 1308
Separability.
Ch 27 Pt 14
AIRPORT AREA PROTECTION STANDARDS
§ 1401
Purpose.
§ 1402
Definitions.
§ 1403
Airport Zones.
§ 1404
Airport Zone Height Limitations.
§ 1405
Use Restrictions.
§ 1406
Nonconforming Structure or Uses.
§ 1407
Permits.
§ 1408
Enforcement.
Appendix
Apx A
Annexation of Territory
Apx B
Debt
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
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 - Zoning Map
Attachment 2 - Highway Classification
Attachment 3 - Appendix A
Attachment 4 - Appendix B
Attachment 5 - Table of Use Regulations
Attachment 6 - Table of Dimensional Requirements
Part 1
TITLE, PURPOSE AND INTERPRETATION
chevron_right
§ 101
Short Title.
chevron_right
§ 102
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 103
Interpretation.
chevron_right
Part 2
DEFINITIONS
chevron_right
§ 201
General Interpretation.
chevron_right
§ 202
Specific Definitions.
chevron_right
Part 3
ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS
chevron_right
§ 301
Establishment of Districts.
chevron_right
§ 302
Types of Districts.
chevron_right
§ 303
Zoning Map.
chevron_right
§ 304
Interpretation of District Boundaries.
chevron_right
§ 305
Statement of Purposes and Intent for the Districts.
chevron_right
§ 306
Territory Added to R-1 Residential 1 District.
chevron_right
§ 307
Territory Added to R-2 Residential 2 District.
chevron_right
§ 308
Territory Added to R-2-A Residential R-2-A District.
chevron_right
§ 309
Territory Added to R-3 Residential 3 District.
chevron_right
§ 310
Territory Added to CR Central Residential District.
chevron_right
§ 311
Territory Added to CR-H Central Residential Highrise.
chevron_right
§ 312
Territory Added to O Office District.
chevron_right
§ 313
Territory Added to RC Retail Commercial District.
chevron_right
§ 313.1
Territory Added to RC-1 Retail Commercial 1 District.
chevron_right
§ 314
Territory Added to CC Central Commercial District.
chevron_right
§ 315
Territory Added to FC Free-Standing Commercial District.
chevron_right
§ 316
Territory Added to CI Central Industrial District.
chevron_right
§ 317
Territory Added to PI Planned Industrial District.
chevron_right
§ 318
Territory Added to TND-1 Traditional Neighborhood Development 1 District.
chevron_right
§ 319
Territory Added to TND-2 Traditional Neighborhood Development 2 District.
chevron_right
§ 320
Territory Added to Broad Street Corridor Overlay District.
chevron_right
Part 4
USE REGULATIONS
chevron_right
§ 401
Applicability of Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 402
Uses by Right, Conditional Uses, Special Exceptions, and Uses not Permitted.
chevron_right
§ 403
Uses Are Subject to Other Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 404
Pre-existing Conditional Uses and Special Exceptions.
chevron_right
§ 405
Temporary Accessory Uses.
chevron_right
§ 406
Table of Use Regulations.
chevron_right
Part 5
DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
chevron_right
§ 501
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 502
District Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 503
Maximum Density.
chevron_right
§ 504
Lot Area.
chevron_right
§ 505
Minimum Lot Width.
chevron_right
§ 506
Exceptions to Minimum Lot Areas and Lot Widths.
chevron_right
§ 507
Traffic Visibility Across Corners.
chevron_right
§ 508
Front and Side Yards of Corner Lots.
chevron_right
§ 509
Spacing of Nonresidential Buildings on the Same Lot.
chevron_right
§ 510
Front Yard Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 510.1
Mechanical Equipment in Front Yards.
chevron_right
§ 511
Projections into Front Yards.
chevron_right
§ 512
Fences and Terraces in Front Yards.
chevron_right
§ 513
Front Yard Reduction.
chevron_right
§ 514
Side Yard Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 514.1
Driveways and Parking Areas in Side Yards.
chevron_right
§ 514.2
Mechanical Equipment in Side Yards.
chevron_right
§ 515
Projections into Side Yards.
chevron_right
§ 516
Fences and Terraces in Side Yards.
chevron_right
§ 517
Rear Yard Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 517.1
Driveways and Parking Areas in Rear Yards.
chevron_right
§ 517.2
Mechanical Equipment in Rear Yards.
chevron_right
§ 518
Accessory Garage Structures Within Required Rear Yards.
chevron_right
§ 519
Rear Yard Requirements for Triangular Lots.
chevron_right
§ 520
Fences and Terraces in Rear Yards.
chevron_right
§ 521
Minimum Building Spacing.
chevron_right
§ 522
Maximum Height of Buildings.
chevron_right
§ 523
Height Exceptions of Maximum Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 524
Lot Coverage.
chevron_right
§ 525
Open Space.
chevron_right
§ 526
Recreation Space.
chevron_right
Part 6
GENERAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
chevron_right
§ 601
Compliance.
chevron_right
§ 602
Noise.
chevron_right
§ 603
Smoke.
chevron_right
§ 604
Dust, Fumes, Vapors, and Gases.
chevron_right
§ 605
Heat.
chevron_right
§ 606
Odor.
chevron_right
§ 607
Glare.
chevron_right
§ 608
Vibrations.
chevron_right
§ 609
Buffer Yards.
chevron_right
§ 610
Storage and Waste Disposal.
chevron_right
§ 611
Storm Water Management.
chevron_right
§ 612
Protection of Solar Access.
chevron_right
§ 613
Wireless Communications Facilities.
chevron_right
§ 614
Fences.
chevron_right
§ 615
Solar Energy Equipment.
chevron_right
§ 616
Wind Energy Equipment.
chevron_right
Part 7
SIGN REGULATIONS
chevron_right
§ 701
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 702
Sign.
chevron_right
§ 703
Area of Signs.
chevron_right
§ 704
Illumination of Signs.
chevron_right
§ 705
Location of Signs.
chevron_right
§ 706
Types of Signs.
chevron_right
§ 707
General Sign Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 708
On-Premises Signs.
chevron_right
§ 709
Off-Premises Signs.
chevron_right
§ 710
Locational Restricted.
chevron_right
§ 711
On-Premises Signs.
chevron_right
§ 712
Off-Premises Signs.
chevron_right
§ 713
On-Premises Signs.
chevron_right
§ 714
Off-Premises Signs.
chevron_right
§ 715
Sign Permits.
chevron_right
Part 8
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
chevron_right
§ 801
Required Off-Street Parking Space.
chevron_right
§ 802
General Regulations Applying to Required Off-Street Parking Facilities.
chevron_right
§ 803
Design Standards.
chevron_right
§ 804
Off-Street Loading.
chevron_right
§ 805
Design and Layout of Off-Street Loading Facilities.
chevron_right
Part 9
NONCONFORMITIES
chevron_right
§ 901
Definition.
chevron_right
§ 902
Continuation.
chevron_right
§ 903
Alteration or Extension.
chevron_right
§ 904
Restoration.
chevron_right
§ 905
Abandonment.
chevron_right
§ 906
Changes.
chevron_right
§ 907
Displacement.
chevron_right
§ 908
District Changes.
chevron_right
§ 909
Registration of Nonconforming Uses.
chevron_right
Part 10
ADMINISTRATION
chevron_right
§ 1001
Zoning Officer — Duties and Powers.
chevron_right
§ 1002
Zoning Permits Required.
chevron_right
§ 1003
Application Requirements for Zoning Permits.
chevron_right
§ 1004
Life of a Permit.
chevron_right
§ 1005
Issuance of Permits.
chevron_right
§ 1006
Requirement of Certificate of Occupancy.
chevron_right
§ 1007
Issuance of Certificate of Occupancy.
chevron_right
§ 1008
Fees.
chevron_right
§ 1009
Borough Council — Duties and Powers — Conditional Uses.
chevron_right
Part 11
ZONING HEARING BOARD
chevron_right
§ 1101
Establishment and Membership.
chevron_right
§ 1102
Organization of Zoning Hearing Board.
chevron_right
§ 1103
Hearings.
chevron_right
§ 1104
Persons Entitled to Initiate Action Before the Board.
chevron_right
§ 1105
Manner of Initiating Action Before the Board.
chevron_right
§ 1106
Time Limitations.
chevron_right
§ 1107
Notification of Hearings.
chevron_right
§ 1108
Parties.
chevron_right
§ 1109
Witnesses.
chevron_right
§ 1110
Representation.
chevron_right
§ 1111
Rules of Evidence.
chevron_right
§ 1112
Record.
chevron_right
§ 1113
Communications.
chevron_right
§ 1114
Decisions.
chevron_right
§ 1115
Copies of Decisions.
chevron_right
§ 1116
Appeals to the Courts.
chevron_right
§ 1117
Appeals from the Zoning Officer.
chevron_right
§ 1118
Challenge to the Validity of the Ordinance or Map.
chevron_right
§ 1119
Variances.
chevron_right
§ 1120
Special Exceptions.
chevron_right
§ 1121
Interpretation.
chevron_right
§ 1122
Court Appeals.
chevron_right
Part 12
FLOODPLAIN DISTRICT REGULATIONS
chevron_right
§ 1201
Statutory Authorization.
chevron_right
§ 1202
General Provisions.
chevron_right
§ 1203
Administration.
chevron_right
§ 1204
Identification of Floodplain Areas.
chevron_right
§ 1205
Technical Provisions.
chevron_right
§ 1206
Activities Requiring Special Permits.
chevron_right
§ 1207
Existing Structures in Identified Floodplain Areas.
chevron_right
§ 1208
Variances.
chevron_right
§ 1209
Enactment.
chevron_right
Part 13
AMENDMENTS; REMEDIES; PENALTIES; SEPARABILITY
chevron_right
§ 1301
Power of Amendment.
chevron_right
§ 1302
Public Hearings Prior to Amendment.
chevron_right
§ 1303
Procedure upon Curative Amendments.
chevron_right
§ 1304
Submission to the Planning Agency.
chevron_right
§ 1305
Enforcement Penalties.
chevron_right
§ 1306
Enforcement Remedies.
chevron_right
§ 1307
Complaints of Violations.
chevron_right
§ 1308
Separability.
chevron_right
Part 14
AIRPORT AREA PROTECTION STANDARDS
chevron_right
§ 1401
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 1402
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 1403
Airport Zones.
chevron_right
§ 1404
Airport Zone Height Limitations.
chevron_right
§ 1405
Use Restrictions.
chevron_right
§ 1406
Nonconforming Structure or Uses.
chevron_right
§ 1407
Permits.
chevron_right
§ 1408
Enforcement.
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