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Borough of Bell Acres, PA
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Part II: General Legislation
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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 Conference
Attachment 2 - Appendix II: Planned Residential Development Preliminary Development Plan Public Heairngs and Tentative Approval
Attachment 3 - Appendix III: Planned Residential Development Final Development Plan
Attachment 4 - Area and Bulk Regulation Terms Illustrated
Attachment 5 - Nonresidential Use Front Yard Setback and Buffer Requirements
Attachment 6 - Residential Use Dimensional Requirements
Attachment 7 - Nonresidential Use Dimensional Requirements
Attachment 8 - Geological Hazard Maps
Attachment 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.