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Township of Plumstead, PA
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2023-11-08
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Municipal Code
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Chapter 27 Zoning
Adopting Ordinance
Ch AO
Adopting Ordinance
Fee Schedule
Ch FEE
Fee Schedule
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
Floodplains
Ch 9
Grading and Excavation
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
Planned Residential Development
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, JURISDICTION, CLASSIFICATION OF DISTRICTS AND ZONING MAP
§ 27-101
Purpose.
§ 27-102
Title.
§ 27-103
Community Development Objectives.
§ 27-104
Interpretation.
§ 27-105
Severability.
§ 27-106
Establishment of Districts.
§ 27-107
Zoning Districts Map.
§ 27-108
Interpretation of District Boundaries.
§ 27-109
List of Uses by District
Ch 27 Pt 2
DEFINITIONS
§ 27-201
General.
§ 27-202
Definitions.
Ch 27 Pt 3
USE REGULATIONS
§ 27-301
Applicability of Regulations.
§ 27-302
Uses by Right, Special Exception, Conditional Use and Uses Not Permitted.
§ 27-303
Uses Subject to Other Regulations.
§ 27-304
Use Regulations.
Ch 27 Pt 4
RP RESOURCE PROTECTION DISTRICT
§ 27-401
Purpose.
§ 27-402
Uses Permitted.
§ 27-403
Area and Dimensional Requirements.
§ 27-404
Additional Regulations.
Ch 27 Pt 5
RO RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-501
Purpose.
§ 27-502
Uses Permitted.
§ 27-503
Area and Dimensional Requirements.
§ 27-504
Farm Activities.
§ 27-505
Additional Regulations.
Ch 27 Pt 6
R-1 RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-601
Purpose.
§ 27-602
Uses Permitted.
§ 27-603
Area and Dimensional Requirements.
Ch 27 Pt 7
VR VILLAGE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
§ 27-701
Purpose.
§ 27-702
Permitted Uses.
§ 27-703
Area and Dimensional Requirements.
§ 27-704
Development Standards.
Ch 27 Pt 8
R-2 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-801
Purpose.
§ 27-802
Permitted Uses.
§ 27-803
Area and Dimensional Requirements.
Ch 27 Pt 9
R-3 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-901
Purpose.
§ 27-902
Permitted Uses.
§ 27-903
Area and Dimensional Requirements.
Ch 27 Pt 10
R-4/CA-1 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-1001
Purpose.
§ 27-1002
Permitted Uses.
§ 27-1003
Area and Dimensional Requirements.
§ 27-1004
Development Standards.
§ 27-1005
Buffer Yards.
Ch 27 Pt 11
R-5/CA-2 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-1101
Purpose.
§ 27-1102
Permitted Uses.
§ 27-1103
Area and Dimensional Requirements.
Ch 27 Pt 12
VC VILLAGE CENTER DISTRICT
§ 27-1201
Purpose.
§ 27-1202
Permitted Uses.
§ 27-1203
Area and Dimensional Requirements.
§ 27-1204
Development Standards.
Ch 27 Pt 13
C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-1301
Purpose.
§ 27-1302
Permitted Uses.
§ 27-1303
Area and Dimensional Requirements.
§ 27-1304
Additional Requirements.
Ch 27 Pt 14
C-2 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-1401
Purpose.
§ 27-1402
Permitted Uses.
§ 27-1403
Area and Dimensional Requirements.
Ch 27 Pt 15
C-3 PLANNED SHOPPING CENTER
§ 27-1501
Purpose.
§ 27-1502
Permitted Uses.
§ 27-1503
Area and Dimensional Requirements.
Ch 27 Pt 16
MHP MOBILE HOME PARK DISTRICT
§ 27-1601
Purpose.
§ 27-1602
Permitted Uses.
§ 27-1603
Area and Dimensional Requirements.
Ch 27 Pt 17
LI LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-1701
Purpose.
§ 27-1702
Permitted Uses.
§ 27-1703
Area and Dimensional Requirements.
Ch 27 Pt 18
Q QUARRY DISTRICT
§ 27-1801
Purpose.
§ 27-1802
Permitted Uses.
§ 27-1803
Area and Dimensional Requirements.
Ch 27 Pt 19
(Reserved)
Ch 27 Pt 20
(Reserved)
Ch 27 Pt 21
AIRPORT AREA OVERLAY ZONE
§ 27-2101
Purpose.
§ 27-2102
Definitions.
§ 27-2103
Airport Zones.
§ 27-2104
Airport Zone Height Limitations.
§ 27-2105
Use Restrictions.
§ 27-2106
Nonconforming Uses or Structures.
§ 27-2107
Permits.
Ch 27 Pt 22
FLOODPLAIN USE REGULATIONS
§ 27-2201
Establishment of Floodplain Zoning District.
§ 27-2202
Description and Special Requirements of Identified Floodplain Area.
§ 27-2203
Floodplain Zoning District Provisions.
§ 27-2204
Uses Permitted in Floodplain.
Ch 27 Pt 23
GENERAL REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL USES AND DISTRICTS
§ 27-2301
Lot Area or Yard Required.
§ 27-2302
Minimum Lot Area.
§ 27-2303
Yard Requirements.
§ 27-2304
Exceptions to Minimum Lot Area and Width.
§ 27-2305
Accessory Buildings or Structures in Yards.
§ 27-2306
Fences and Terraces in Yards.
§ 27-2307
Height.
§ 27-2308
Visibility at Corners: Clear Sight Triangles.
§ 27-2309
Special Setbacks.
§ 27-2310
Noise.
§ 27-2311
Smoke.
§ 27-2312
Storage and Waste Disposal.
§ 27-2313
Dust, Fumes, Vapors, Odors and Gases.
§ 27-2314
Heat.
§ 27-2315
Application of Nuisance Standards.
§ 27-2316
Wastewater Disposal.
§ 27-2317
Historic Resources Preservation.
§ 27-2318
No Guarantee of Lot Yield or Development.
§ 27-2319
Impact Studies.
§ 27-2320
Lighting.
Ch 27 Pt 24
NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION STANDARDS, OPEN SPACE AND BUFFERS
§ 27-2401
Natural Resource Protection.
§ 27-2402
Application of Natural Resource Protection Standards.
§ 27-2403
Delaware River Management Area Overlay District and Protection Standards.
§ 27-2404
Open Space.
§ 27-2405
Buffers.
Ch 27 Pt 25
OFF-STREET PARKING
§ 27-2501
General Requirements.
§ 27-2502
Reservation of Area for Nonresidential Parking Spaces.
§ 27-2503
Design Standards for Off-Street Parking.
§ 27-2504
Parking Requirements.
§ 27-2505
Off-Street Loading.
§ 27-2506
Fire Lanes.
Ch 27 Pt 26
SIGNS
§ 27-2601
Purpose.
§ 27-2602
Definitions.
§ 27-2603
Sign Regulations Applicable to All Districts.
§ 27-2604
Administration and Signs Exempt from Permits.
§ 27-2605
Signs Permitted in Residential Districts.
§ 27-2606
Signs Permitted in Commercial Districts: C-1, C-2, and C-3.
§ 27-2607
Signs Permitted in Industrial Districts: LI and Q.
§ 27-2608
Signs Permitted in VR and VC Village Districts.
§ 27-2609
Off-Premises and Directional Signs.
Ch 27 Pt 27
NONCONFORMITIES
§ 27-2701
Definitions.
§ 27-2702
Registration of Nonconforming Uses and Structures.
§ 27-2703
Continuation.
§ 27-2704
Expansion of Nonconforming Uses and Structures.
§ 27-2705
Restoration.
§ 27-2706
Abandonment.
§ 27-2707
Nonconforming Use: Single-Family Detached Dwelling.
Ch 27 Pt 28
ADMINISTRATION, CONDITIONAL USES AND TRANSFERABLE DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS
§ 27-2801
Zoning Officer; Duties and Powers.
§ 27-2802
Zoning Permits Required.
§ 27-2803
Application Requirements for Zoning Permits.
§ 27-2804
Fees and Escrow Deposits.
§ 27-2805
Life of a Permit.
§ 27-2806
Certificate of Occupancy.
§ 27-2807
Conditional Uses; Applicability.
§ 27-2808
Conditional Use Standards.
§ 27-2809
Application Requirements for Conditional Uses.
§ 27-2810
Procedures for Conditional Uses.
§ 27-2811
Transferable Development Rights.
Ch 27 Pt 29
ZONING HEARING BOARD
§ 27-2901
Establishment of Board.
§ 27-2902
Hearings.
§ 27-2903
Jurisdiction of Zoning Hearing Board and Board of Supervisors.
§ 27-2904
Meetings.
§ 27-2905
Parties Appellant before the Zoning Hearing Board.
§ 27-2906
Time Limitations.
§ 27-2907
Stay of Proceedings.
§ 27-2908
Variances.
§ 27-2909
Special Exceptions.
§ 27-2910
Technical Assistance.
§ 27-2911
Expiration of Special Exceptions and Variances.
§ 27-2912
Enforceability of Special Exceptions/Variance Conditions.
Ch 27 Pt 30
APPEALS AND AMENDMENTS
§ 27-3001
Appeals and Jurisdiction.
§ 27-3002
Amendments.
§ 27-3003
Administration and Fees.
Ch 27 Pt 31
ENFORCEMENT
§ 27-3101
Jurisdiction.
§ 27-3102
Causes of Action.
§ 27-3103
Enforcement Proceedings; Violations and Penalties.
§ 27-3104
Continuation.
Ch 27 Pt 32
ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS
§ 27-3201
Zoning Map Amendments.
Appendix
Apx A-J
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
Keys
Ch KO
Key to the Disposition of All Ordinances
Ch KR
Key to Significant Resolutions
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Chapter 27
Zoning
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - APPENDIX A: USE REGULATIONS
Attachment 2 - AIRPORT ZONING MAP
Attachment 3 - ZONING MAP
Part 1
TITLE, PURPOSE, JURISDICTION, CLASSIFICATION OF DISTRICTS AND ZONING MAP
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§ 27-101
Purpose.
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§ 27-102
Title.
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§ 27-103
Community Development Objectives.
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§ 27-104
Interpretation.
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§ 27-105
Severability.
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§ 27-106
Establishment of Districts.
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§ 27-107
Zoning Districts Map.
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§ 27-108
Interpretation of District Boundaries.
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§ 27-109
List of Uses by District
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Part 2
DEFINITIONS
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§ 27-201
General.
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§ 27-202
Definitions.
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Part 3
USE REGULATIONS
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§ 27-301
Applicability of Regulations.
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§ 27-302
Uses by Right, Special Exception, Conditional Use and Uses Not Permitted.
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§ 27-303
Uses Subject to Other Regulations.
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§ 27-304
Use Regulations.
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Part 4
RP RESOURCE PROTECTION DISTRICT
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§ 27-401
Purpose.
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§ 27-402
Uses Permitted.
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§ 27-403
Area and Dimensional Requirements.
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§ 27-404
Additional Regulations.
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Part 5
RO RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
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§ 27-501
Purpose.
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§ 27-502
Uses Permitted.
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§ 27-503
Area and Dimensional Requirements.
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§ 27-504
Farm Activities.
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§ 27-505
Additional Regulations.
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Part 6
R-1 RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
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§ 27-601
Purpose.
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§ 27-602
Uses Permitted.
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§ 27-603
Area and Dimensional Requirements.
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Part 7
VR VILLAGE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
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§ 27-701
Purpose.
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§ 27-702
Permitted Uses.
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§ 27-703
Area and Dimensional Requirements.
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§ 27-704
Development Standards.
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Part 8
R-2 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
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§ 27-801
Purpose.
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§ 27-802
Permitted Uses.
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§ 27-803
Area and Dimensional Requirements.
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Part 9
R-3 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
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§ 27-901
Purpose.
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§ 27-902
Permitted Uses.
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§ 27-903
Area and Dimensional Requirements.
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Part 10
R-4/CA-1 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
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§ 27-1001
Purpose.
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§ 27-1002
Permitted Uses.
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§ 27-1003
Area and Dimensional Requirements.
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§ 27-1004
Development Standards.
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§ 27-1005
Buffer Yards.
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Part 11
R-5/CA-2 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
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§ 27-1101
Purpose.
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§ 27-1102
Permitted Uses.
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§ 27-1103
Area and Dimensional Requirements.
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Part 12
VC VILLAGE CENTER DISTRICT
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§ 27-1201
Purpose.
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§ 27-1202
Permitted Uses.
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§ 27-1203
Area and Dimensional Requirements.
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§ 27-1204
Development Standards.
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Part 13
C-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
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§ 27-1301
Purpose.
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§ 27-1302
Permitted Uses.
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§ 27-1303
Area and Dimensional Requirements.
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§ 27-1304
Additional Requirements.
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Part 14
C-2 COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
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§ 27-1401
Purpose.
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§ 27-1402
Permitted Uses.
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§ 27-1403
Area and Dimensional Requirements.
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Part 15
C-3 PLANNED SHOPPING CENTER
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§ 27-1501
Purpose.
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§ 27-1502
Permitted Uses.
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§ 27-1503
Area and Dimensional Requirements.
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Part 16
MHP MOBILE HOME PARK DISTRICT
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§ 27-1601
Purpose.
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§ 27-1602
Permitted Uses.
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§ 27-1603
Area and Dimensional Requirements.
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Part 17
LI LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
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§ 27-1701
Purpose.
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§ 27-1702
Permitted Uses.
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§ 27-1703
Area and Dimensional Requirements.
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Part 18
Q QUARRY DISTRICT
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§ 27-1801
Purpose.
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§ 27-1802
Permitted Uses.
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§ 27-1803
Area and Dimensional Requirements.
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Part 19
(Reserved)
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Part 20
(Reserved)
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Part 21
AIRPORT AREA OVERLAY ZONE
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§ 27-2101
Purpose.
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§ 27-2102
Definitions.
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§ 27-2103
Airport Zones.
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§ 27-2104
Airport Zone Height Limitations.
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§ 27-2105
Use Restrictions.
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§ 27-2106
Nonconforming Uses or Structures.
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§ 27-2107
Permits.
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Part 22
FLOODPLAIN USE REGULATIONS
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§ 27-2201
Establishment of Floodplain Zoning District.
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§ 27-2202
Description and Special Requirements of Identified Floodplain Area.
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§ 27-2203
Floodplain Zoning District Provisions.
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§ 27-2204
Uses Permitted in Floodplain.
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Part 23
GENERAL REGULATIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL USES AND DISTRICTS
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§ 27-2301
Lot Area or Yard Required.
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§ 27-2302
Minimum Lot Area.
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§ 27-2303
Yard Requirements.
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§ 27-2304
Exceptions to Minimum Lot Area and Width.
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§ 27-2305
Accessory Buildings or Structures in Yards.
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§ 27-2306
Fences and Terraces in Yards.
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§ 27-2307
Height.
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§ 27-2308
Visibility at Corners: Clear Sight Triangles.
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§ 27-2309
Special Setbacks.
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§ 27-2310
Noise.
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§ 27-2311
Smoke.
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§ 27-2312
Storage and Waste Disposal.
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§ 27-2313
Dust, Fumes, Vapors, Odors and Gases.
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§ 27-2314
Heat.
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§ 27-2315
Application of Nuisance Standards.
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§ 27-2316
Wastewater Disposal.
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§ 27-2317
Historic Resources Preservation.
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§ 27-2318
No Guarantee of Lot Yield or Development.
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§ 27-2319
Impact Studies.
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§ 27-2320
Lighting.
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Part 24
NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION STANDARDS, OPEN SPACE AND BUFFERS
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§ 27-2401
Natural Resource Protection.
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§ 27-2402
Application of Natural Resource Protection Standards.
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§ 27-2403
Delaware River Management Area Overlay District and Protection Standards.
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§ 27-2404
Open Space.
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§ 27-2405
Buffers.
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Part 25
OFF-STREET PARKING
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§ 27-2501
General Requirements.
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§ 27-2502
Reservation of Area for Nonresidential Parking Spaces.
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§ 27-2503
Design Standards for Off-Street Parking.
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§ 27-2504
Parking Requirements.
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§ 27-2505
Off-Street Loading.
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§ 27-2506
Fire Lanes.
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Part 26
SIGNS
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§ 27-2601
Purpose.
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§ 27-2602
Definitions.
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§ 27-2603
Sign Regulations Applicable to All Districts.
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§ 27-2604
Administration and Signs Exempt from Permits.
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§ 27-2605
Signs Permitted in Residential Districts.
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§ 27-2606
Signs Permitted in Commercial Districts: C-1, C-2, and C-3.
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§ 27-2607
Signs Permitted in Industrial Districts: LI and Q.
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§ 27-2608
Signs Permitted in VR and VC Village Districts.
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§ 27-2609
Off-Premises and Directional Signs.
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Part 27
NONCONFORMITIES
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§ 27-2701
Definitions.
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§ 27-2702
Registration of Nonconforming Uses and Structures.
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§ 27-2703
Continuation.
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§ 27-2704
Expansion of Nonconforming Uses and Structures.
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§ 27-2705
Restoration.
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§ 27-2706
Abandonment.
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§ 27-2707
Nonconforming Use: Single-Family Detached Dwelling.
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Part 28
ADMINISTRATION, CONDITIONAL USES AND TRANSFERABLE DEVELOPMENT RIGHTS
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§ 27-2801
Zoning Officer; Duties and Powers.
chevron_right
§ 27-2802
Zoning Permits Required.
chevron_right
§ 27-2803
Application Requirements for Zoning Permits.
chevron_right
§ 27-2804
Fees and Escrow Deposits.
chevron_right
§ 27-2805
Life of a Permit.
chevron_right
§ 27-2806
Certificate of Occupancy.
chevron_right
§ 27-2807
Conditional Uses; Applicability.
chevron_right
§ 27-2808
Conditional Use Standards.
chevron_right
§ 27-2809
Application Requirements for Conditional Uses.
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§ 27-2810
Procedures for Conditional Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-2811
Transferable Development Rights.
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Part 29
ZONING HEARING BOARD
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§ 27-2901
Establishment of Board.
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§ 27-2902
Hearings.
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§ 27-2903
Jurisdiction of Zoning Hearing Board and Board of Supervisors.
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§ 27-2904
Meetings.
chevron_right
§ 27-2905
Parties Appellant before the Zoning Hearing Board.
chevron_right
§ 27-2906
Time Limitations.
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§ 27-2907
Stay of Proceedings.
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§ 27-2908
Variances.
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§ 27-2909
Special Exceptions.
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§ 27-2910
Technical Assistance.
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§ 27-2911
Expiration of Special Exceptions and Variances.
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§ 27-2912
Enforceability of Special Exceptions/Variance Conditions.
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Part 30
APPEALS AND AMENDMENTS
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§ 27-3001
Appeals and Jurisdiction.
chevron_right
§ 27-3002
Amendments.
chevron_right
§ 27-3003
Administration and Fees.
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Part 31
ENFORCEMENT
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§ 27-3101
Jurisdiction.
chevron_right
§ 27-3102
Causes of Action.
chevron_right
§ 27-3103
Enforcement Proceedings; Violations and Penalties.
chevron_right
§ 27-3104
Continuation.
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Part 32
ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS
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§ 27-3201
Zoning Map Amendments.
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