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Borough of Bell Acres, PA chevron_right chevron_right Part II: General Legislation chevron_right Chapter 165 Zoning

Chapter 165 Zoning

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Bell Acres 8-12-1996 by Ord. No. 190. Amendments noted where applicable.]
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Appendix I: Planned Residential Development Preapplication ConferenceAttachment 2 - Appendix II: Planned Residential Development Preliminary Development Plan Public Heairngs and Tentative ApprovalAttachment 3 - Appendix III: Planned Residential Development Final Development PlanAttachment 4 - Area and Bulk Regulation Terms IllustratedAttachment 5 - Nonresidential Use Front Yard Setback and Buffer RequirementsAttachment 6 - Residential Use Dimensional RequirementsAttachment 7 - Nonresidential Use Dimensional RequirementsAttachment 8 - Geological Hazard MapsAttachment 9 - Zoning Map
Article I General Provisions
§ 165-1 Titles.
§ 165-2 Purpose.
§ 165-3 Statement of community objectives.
§ 165-4 More restrictive standards to prevail.
§ 165-5 Word usage and definitions.
§ 165-6 Area and bulk regulation terms illustrated.
§ 165-7 Conformity and permits required.
§ 165-8 Alteration of conforming uses to nonconforming uses.
§ 165-9 Required yards to apply to one building.
§ 165-10 Public utility lines.
§ 165-11 Existing lots of inadequate size.
§ 165-12 All uses to be zoning lots.
§ 165-13 Classification of annexations.
§ 165-14 Borough roads serving developments in adjacent municipalities.
§ 165-15 Designation of districts.
§ 165-16 Zoning Map.
§ 165-17 Interpretation of district boundaries.
§ 165-18 Purposes of districts.
Article II Use Regulations
§ 165-19 Use to conform to indicated purposes.
§ 165-20 Manner of indicating whether uses are permitted.
§ 165-21 Applicability of other regulations.
§ 165-22 Temporary zoning permits.
§ 165-23 Similar and dissimilar uses.
§ 165-24 Tables of use regulations.
§ 165-25 General standards.
§ 165-26 Standards for specific uses.
§ 165-27 Oil and gas development.
§ 165-28 (Reserved)
§ 165-29 (Reserved)
§ 165-30 (Reserved)
§ 165-31 Accessory use regulations.
Article III Dimensional Requirements
§ 165-32 Property applied to one set of dimensional requirements.
§ 165-33 Minimum lot size; computing lot size.
§ 165-34 Exceptions.
§ 165-35 Minimum lot width.
§ 165-36 Sight triangles at intersections.
§ 165-37 Minimum front yard depths.
§ 165-38 Average of existing front yard depths provides exceptions.
§ 165-39 Projections into front yards.
§ 165-40 Terraces, steps and porches in front yards.
§ 165-41 Accessory buildings and structures in front yards.
§ 165-42 Use of required side yards.
§ 165-43 Projections into side yards.
§ 165-44 Terraces, steps and porches in side yards.
§ 165-45 Accessory buildings and structures in side yards.
§ 165-46 Building in rear yards.
§ 165-47 Projections into rear yards.
§ 165-48 Accessory buildings and structures in rear yards.
§ 165-49 Residential use dimensional requirements.
§ 165-50 Nonresidential use dimensional requirements.
§ 165-51 Exceptions to building heights.
§ 165-52 Nonresidential use front yard setback and buffer requirements.
§ 165-52.1 Fences.
Article IV Performance Standards
§ 165-53 All uses subject to standards.
§ 165-54 Environmental protection.
§ 165-55 Buffer yards.
§ 165-56 Emission of offensive odors.
§ 165-57 Storage of hazardous materials.
§ 165-58 Visible smoke emissions.
§ 165-59 Air pollutive emissions.
§ 165-60 Lighting.
§ 165-61 Noise.
§ 165-62 Sewage discharges.
§ 165-63 Activities affecting atmosphere at lot lines.
§ 165-64 Vibrations.
§ 165-65 Electrical disturbances.
§ 165-66 Radioactive emissions.
§ 165-67 Floodplain management.
Article V Off-Street Parking and Loading
§ 165-68 Parking for existing uses.
§ 165-69 Changes in structure or use.
§ 165-70 Use of parking areas for other purposes.
§ 165-71 Required facilities.
§ 165-72 Joint use of lot.
§ 165-73 Location of required spaces.
§ 165-74 Maintenance of facilities.
§ 165-75 Commercial and recreational vehicles on residential lots.
§ 165-76 Design standards.
§ 165-77 Off-street loading requirements.
§ 165-78 Off-street loading design standards.
§ 165-79 Maintenance of off-street loading facilities.
§ 165-79.1 Refuse dumpsters.
Article VI Signs
§ 165-80 Conformance required.
§ 165-81 Determination of area.
§ 165-82 Illumination.
§ 165-83 Location.
§ 165-84 Types.
§ 165-85 Signs permitted in residential and planned residential districts.
§ 165-86 Signs permitted in mixed use districts.
§ 165-87 Flashing signs.
§ 165-88 (Reserved)
§ 165-89 Interference with traffic.
§ 165-90 Manner of construction; maintenance.
§ 165-91 Nonconforming signs.
§ 165-92 Establishments fronting two or more streets.
§ 165-93 Signs within right-of-way.
§ 165-94 Signs on vehicles.
§ 165-95 Zoning permit for large signs.
Article VII Planned Residential Development
§ 165-96 Purpose.
§ 165-97 Relation to Comprehensive Plan.
§ 165-98 Where permitted; additional regulations.
§ 165-99 Permitted uses.
§ 165-100 Minimum land area.
§ 165-101 Ownership of development.
§ 165-102 Sewerage system.
§ 165-103 Public water supply.
§ 165-104 Storm drainage system.
§ 165-105 Relation to highway systems; capacities for increased traffic.
§ 165-106 Administration.
§ 165-107 Review process.
§ 165-108 Residential density.
§ 165-109 Dimensional requirements.
§ 165-110 Location and arrangement of structures.
§ 165-111 Screening of perimeter structures.
§ 165-112 Development to be complete entity.
§ 165-113 Use of land in development.
§ 165-114 Protection and maintenance of common space.
§ 165-115 Parking and vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
§ 165-116 Landscaping.
§ 165-117 Signs.
§ 165-118 Subdivision and resale.
§ 165-119 Performance bond; documentation required prior to permit issuance.
§ 165-120 Fees.
Article VIII (Reserved)
§ 165-121 through § 165-143. (Reserved)
Article IX Geologic Hazards District
§ 165-144 Intent.
§ 165-145 Applicability.
§ 165-146 Definitions.
§ 165-147 Permitted uses.
§ 165-148 Open-site investigation and reporting requirements.
§ 165-149 Open space requirements.
§ 165-150 Warning and disclaimer of liability.
Article X Conditional Uses
§ 165-151 Uses permitted subject to conditions and regulations.
§ 165-152 Authority of Borough Council and Planning Commission.
§ 165-153 Applications and fee.
§ 165-154 Action by Commission; fee for copy of recommendation.
§ 165-155 Action by Council.
§ 165-156 Payment of costs.
Article XI Nonconforming Uses and Structures
§ 165-157 Registration.
§ 165-158 Continuation.
§ 165-159 Enlargement and movement of use.
§ 165-160 Reconstruction and restoration of destroyed structure.
§ 165-161 Abandonment.
§ 165-162 Change of use.
Article XII Administration
§ 165-163 Zoning Officer.
§ 165-164 Building and zoning permits.
§ 165-165 Application for zoning permit.
§ 165-166 Building permit required; issuance.
§ 165-167 Materials to accompany building permit application.
§ 165-168 Plan changes upon approval of application.
§ 165-169 Revocation and withdrawal of building permit.
§ 165-170 Action on building permit application.
§ 165-171 Building permit expiration when work slow to commence.
§ 165-172 Building permit expiration if work not completed.
§ 165-173 Building commenced prior to effective date of chapter.
§ 165-174 Building permit fees.
§ 165-175 Certificate of occupancy required.
§ 165-176 Certificate of occupancy for nonconforming structure or use.
§ 165-177 Application for certificate of occupancy.
§ 165-178 Temporary certificate of occupancy.
§ 165-179 Failure to obtain certificate of occupancy.
§ 165-180 Records of certificates of occupancy.
§ 165-181 Registration of nonconforming uses and structures.
§ 165-182 Enforcement; violations and penalties.
§ 165-183 Remedies to prevent or abate violations.
Article XIII Planning Commission
§ 165-184 through § 165-189. (Reserved)
Article XIV Zoning Hearing Board and Appeals
§ 165-190 Establishment; statutory authority.
§ 165-191 Membership.
§ 165-192 Removal of members.
§ 165-193 Officers.
§ 165-194 Quorum.
§ 165-195 Alternate members.
§ 165-196 Rules of procedure.
§ 165-197 Records to be kept; annual report.
§ 165-198 Compensation.
§ 165-199 Jurisdiction.
§ 165-200 Variances.
§ 165-201 Validity of chapter; substantive questions.
§ 165-202 Powers and duties relating to appeals.
§ 165-203 Exercise of powers.
§ 165-204 Appeals and application procedures.
§ 165-205 Who may appeal.
§ 165-206 Hearings.
§ 165-207 Mediation option.
§ 165-208 Time limitations.
§ 165-209 Stay of proceedings.
§ 165-210 Appeals to Court of Common Pleas.
Article XV Site Plan Review
§ 165-211 Purpose.
§ 165-212 Applicability.
§ 165-213 Development to meet use conditions.
§ 165-214 Agreement with Borough to include performance bond.
§ 165-215 Review process for short-term development.
§ 165-216 Review process for long-term development.
Article XVI Amendments
§ 165-217 Amendment after recommendation by Planning Commission.
§ 165-218 Procedure for district changes.
§ 165-219 Application fees and payment of costs.
Article XVII Repealer
§ 165-220 Repealer; effect of repealer.
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