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Borough of Bell Acres, PA
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2023-11-13
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Part II: General Legislation
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Chapter 165 Zoning
Part I: Administrative Legislation
Ch 1
General Provisions
Ch 5
Auditors
Ch 9
Authorities
Ch 13
Emergency Operations Plan
Ch 15
Fire Department
Ch 21
Manager
Ch 25
Pensions
Ch 27
Environmental Advisory Council
Ch 28
Planning Commission
Ch 29
Police Department
Ch 33
Purchasing
Ch 39
Salaries and Compensation
Ch 43
Secretary/Treasurer
Ch 48
Tax Collector
Part II: General Legislation
Ch 55
Amusements
Ch 57
Animals
Ch 61
Building Construction
Ch 65
Buildings, Numbering of
Ch 71
Conservation of Land
Ch 75
Curfew
Ch 81
Driveways
Ch 85
Dumps and Dumping
Ch 88
Excavations, Grading and Filling
Ch 91
Fees and Charges
Ch 95
Firearms
Ch 99
Fire Prevention
Ch 109
Games of Chance
Ch 115
Junk Dealers
Ch 117
Lewd Materials
Ch 118
Logging
Ch 120
Motor Vehicle Nuisances
Ch 123
Noise
Ch 127
Peace and Good Order
Ch 131
(Reserved)
Ch 132
Property Maintenance
Ch 133
Rental Property Reports
Ch 134
Sewers
Ch 135
Sexually Oriented Businesses
Ch 136
Solicitation
Ch 137
Solid Waste
Ch 141
Speed-Timing Devices
Ch 145
Streets and Sidewalks
Ch 147
Stormwater Management
Ch 149
Subdivision and Land Development
Ch 153
Taxation
Ch 159
Vehicles and Traffic
Ch 162
Water
Ch 165
Zoning
Ch 165 Art 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.
Ch 165 Art 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.
Ch 165 Art 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.
Ch 165 Art 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.
Ch 165 Art 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.
Ch 165 Art 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.
Ch 165 Art 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.
Ch 165 Art VIII
(Reserved)
§ 165-121
through § 165-143. (Reserved)
Ch 165 Art 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.
Ch 165 Art 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.
Ch 165 Art 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.
Ch 165 Art 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.
Ch 165 Art XIII
Planning Commission
§ 165-184
through § 165-189. (Reserved)
Ch 165 Art 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.
Ch 165 Art 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.
Ch 165 Art XVI
Amendments
§ 165-217
Amendment after recommendation by Planning Commission.
§ 165-218
Procedure for district changes.
§ 165-219
Application fees and payment of costs.
Ch 165 Art XVII
Repealer
§ 165-220
Repealer; effect of repealer.
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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
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§ 165-1
Titles.
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§ 165-2
Purpose.
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§ 165-3
Statement of community objectives.
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§ 165-4
More restrictive standards to prevail.
chevron_right
§ 165-5
Word usage and definitions.
chevron_right
§ 165-6
Area and bulk regulation terms illustrated.
chevron_right
§ 165-7
Conformity and permits required.
chevron_right
§ 165-8
Alteration of conforming uses to nonconforming uses.
chevron_right
§ 165-9
Required yards to apply to one building.
chevron_right
§ 165-10
Public utility lines.
chevron_right
§ 165-11
Existing lots of inadequate size.
chevron_right
§ 165-12
All uses to be zoning lots.
chevron_right
§ 165-13
Classification of annexations.
chevron_right
§ 165-14
Borough roads serving developments in adjacent municipalities.
chevron_right
§ 165-15
Designation of districts.
chevron_right
§ 165-16
Zoning Map.
chevron_right
§ 165-17
Interpretation of district boundaries.
chevron_right
§ 165-18
Purposes of districts.
chevron_right
Article II
Use Regulations
chevron_right
§ 165-19
Use to conform to indicated purposes.
chevron_right
§ 165-20
Manner of indicating whether uses are permitted.
chevron_right
§ 165-21
Applicability of other regulations.
chevron_right
§ 165-22
Temporary zoning permits.
chevron_right
§ 165-23
Similar and dissimilar uses.
chevron_right
§ 165-24
Tables of use regulations.
chevron_right
§ 165-25
General standards.
chevron_right
§ 165-26
Standards for specific uses.
chevron_right
§ 165-27
Oil and gas development.
chevron_right
§ 165-28
(Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 165-29
(Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 165-30
(Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 165-31
Accessory use regulations.
chevron_right
Article III
Dimensional Requirements
chevron_right
§ 165-32
Property applied to one set of dimensional requirements.
chevron_right
§ 165-33
Minimum lot size; computing lot size.
chevron_right
§ 165-34
Exceptions.
chevron_right
§ 165-35
Minimum lot width.
chevron_right
§ 165-36
Sight triangles at intersections.
chevron_right
§ 165-37
Minimum front yard depths.
chevron_right
§ 165-38
Average of existing front yard depths provides exceptions.
chevron_right
§ 165-39
Projections into front yards.
chevron_right
§ 165-40
Terraces, steps and porches in front yards.
chevron_right
§ 165-41
Accessory buildings and structures in front yards.
chevron_right
§ 165-42
Use of required side yards.
chevron_right
§ 165-43
Projections into side yards.
chevron_right
§ 165-44
Terraces, steps and porches in side yards.
chevron_right
§ 165-45
Accessory buildings and structures in side yards.
chevron_right
§ 165-46
Building in rear yards.
chevron_right
§ 165-47
Projections into rear yards.
chevron_right
§ 165-48
Accessory buildings and structures in rear yards.
chevron_right
§ 165-49
Residential use dimensional requirements.
chevron_right
§ 165-50
Nonresidential use dimensional requirements.
chevron_right
§ 165-51
Exceptions to building heights.
chevron_right
§ 165-52
Nonresidential use front yard setback and buffer requirements.
chevron_right
§ 165-52.1
Fences.
chevron_right
Article IV
Performance Standards
chevron_right
§ 165-53
All uses subject to standards.
chevron_right
§ 165-54
Environmental protection.
chevron_right
§ 165-55
Buffer yards.
chevron_right
§ 165-56
Emission of offensive odors.
chevron_right
§ 165-57
Storage of hazardous materials.
chevron_right
§ 165-58
Visible smoke emissions.
chevron_right
§ 165-59
Air pollutive emissions.
chevron_right
§ 165-60
Lighting.
chevron_right
§ 165-61
Noise.
chevron_right
§ 165-62
Sewage discharges.
chevron_right
§ 165-63
Activities affecting atmosphere at lot lines.
chevron_right
§ 165-64
Vibrations.
chevron_right
§ 165-65
Electrical disturbances.
chevron_right
§ 165-66
Radioactive emissions.
chevron_right
§ 165-67
Floodplain management.
chevron_right
Article V
Off-Street Parking and Loading
chevron_right
§ 165-68
Parking for existing uses.
chevron_right
§ 165-69
Changes in structure or use.
chevron_right
§ 165-70
Use of parking areas for other purposes.
chevron_right
§ 165-71
Required facilities.
chevron_right
§ 165-72
Joint use of lot.
chevron_right
§ 165-73
Location of required spaces.
chevron_right
§ 165-74
Maintenance of facilities.
chevron_right
§ 165-75
Commercial and recreational vehicles on residential lots.
chevron_right
§ 165-76
Design standards.
chevron_right
§ 165-77
Off-street loading requirements.
chevron_right
§ 165-78
Off-street loading design standards.
chevron_right
§ 165-79
Maintenance of off-street loading facilities.
chevron_right
§ 165-79.1
Refuse dumpsters.
chevron_right
Article VI
Signs
chevron_right
§ 165-80
Conformance required.
chevron_right
§ 165-81
Determination of area.
chevron_right
§ 165-82
Illumination.
chevron_right
§ 165-83
Location.
chevron_right
§ 165-84
Types.
chevron_right
§ 165-85
Signs permitted in residential and planned residential districts.
chevron_right
§ 165-86
Signs permitted in mixed use districts.
chevron_right
§ 165-87
Flashing signs.
chevron_right
§ 165-88
(Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 165-89
Interference with traffic.
chevron_right
§ 165-90
Manner of construction; maintenance.
chevron_right
§ 165-91
Nonconforming signs.
chevron_right
§ 165-92
Establishments fronting two or more streets.
chevron_right
§ 165-93
Signs within right-of-way.
chevron_right
§ 165-94
Signs on vehicles.
chevron_right
§ 165-95
Zoning permit for large signs.
chevron_right
Article VII
Planned Residential Development
chevron_right
§ 165-96
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 165-97
Relation to Comprehensive Plan.
chevron_right
§ 165-98
Where permitted; additional regulations.
chevron_right
§ 165-99
Permitted uses.
chevron_right
§ 165-100
Minimum land area.
chevron_right
§ 165-101
Ownership of development.
chevron_right
§ 165-102
Sewerage system.
chevron_right
§ 165-103
Public water supply.
chevron_right
§ 165-104
Storm drainage system.
chevron_right
§ 165-105
Relation to highway systems; capacities for increased traffic.
chevron_right
§ 165-106
Administration.
chevron_right
§ 165-107
Review process.
chevron_right
§ 165-108
Residential density.
chevron_right
§ 165-109
Dimensional requirements.
chevron_right
§ 165-110
Location and arrangement of structures.
chevron_right
§ 165-111
Screening of perimeter structures.
chevron_right
§ 165-112
Development to be complete entity.
chevron_right
§ 165-113
Use of land in development.
chevron_right
§ 165-114
Protection and maintenance of common space.
chevron_right
§ 165-115
Parking and vehicular and pedestrian traffic.
chevron_right
§ 165-116
Landscaping.
chevron_right
§ 165-117
Signs.
chevron_right
§ 165-118
Subdivision and resale.
chevron_right
§ 165-119
Performance bond; documentation required prior to permit issuance.
chevron_right
§ 165-120
Fees.
chevron_right
Article VIII
(Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 165-121
through § 165-143. (Reserved)
chevron_right
Article IX
Geologic Hazards District
chevron_right
§ 165-144
Intent.
chevron_right
§ 165-145
Applicability.
chevron_right
§ 165-146
Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 165-147
Permitted uses.
chevron_right
§ 165-148
Open-site investigation and reporting requirements.
chevron_right
§ 165-149
Open space requirements.
chevron_right
§ 165-150
Warning and disclaimer of liability.
chevron_right
Article X
Conditional Uses
chevron_right
§ 165-151
Uses permitted subject to conditions and regulations.
chevron_right
§ 165-152
Authority of Borough Council and Planning Commission.
chevron_right
§ 165-153
Applications and fee.
chevron_right
§ 165-154
Action by Commission; fee for copy of recommendation.
chevron_right
§ 165-155
Action by Council.
chevron_right
§ 165-156
Payment of costs.
chevron_right
Article XI
Nonconforming Uses and Structures
chevron_right
§ 165-157
Registration.
chevron_right
§ 165-158
Continuation.
chevron_right
§ 165-159
Enlargement and movement of use.
chevron_right
§ 165-160
Reconstruction and restoration of destroyed structure.
chevron_right
§ 165-161
Abandonment.
chevron_right
§ 165-162
Change of use.
chevron_right
Article XII
Administration
chevron_right
§ 165-163
Zoning Officer.
chevron_right
§ 165-164
Building and zoning permits.
chevron_right
§ 165-165
Application for zoning permit.
chevron_right
§ 165-166
Building permit required; issuance.
chevron_right
§ 165-167
Materials to accompany building permit application.
chevron_right
§ 165-168
Plan changes upon approval of application.
chevron_right
§ 165-169
Revocation and withdrawal of building permit.
chevron_right
§ 165-170
Action on building permit application.
chevron_right
§ 165-171
Building permit expiration when work slow to commence.
chevron_right
§ 165-172
Building permit expiration if work not completed.
chevron_right
§ 165-173
Building commenced prior to effective date of chapter.
chevron_right
§ 165-174
Building permit fees.
chevron_right
§ 165-175
Certificate of occupancy required.
chevron_right
§ 165-176
Certificate of occupancy for nonconforming structure or use.
chevron_right
§ 165-177
Application for certificate of occupancy.
chevron_right
§ 165-178
Temporary certificate of occupancy.
chevron_right
§ 165-179
Failure to obtain certificate of occupancy.
chevron_right
§ 165-180
Records of certificates of occupancy.
chevron_right
§ 165-181
Registration of nonconforming uses and structures.
chevron_right
§ 165-182
Enforcement; violations and penalties.
chevron_right
§ 165-183
Remedies to prevent or abate violations.
chevron_right
Article XIII
Planning Commission
chevron_right
§ 165-184
through § 165-189. (Reserved)
chevron_right
Article XIV
Zoning Hearing Board and Appeals
chevron_right
§ 165-190
Establishment; statutory authority.
chevron_right
§ 165-191
Membership.
chevron_right
§ 165-192
Removal of members.
chevron_right
§ 165-193
Officers.
chevron_right
§ 165-194
Quorum.
chevron_right
§ 165-195
Alternate members.
chevron_right
§ 165-196
Rules of procedure.
chevron_right
§ 165-197
Records to be kept; annual report.
chevron_right
§ 165-198
Compensation.
chevron_right
§ 165-199
Jurisdiction.
chevron_right
§ 165-200
Variances.
chevron_right
§ 165-201
Validity of chapter; substantive questions.
chevron_right
§ 165-202
Powers and duties relating to appeals.
chevron_right
§ 165-203
Exercise of powers.
chevron_right
§ 165-204
Appeals and application procedures.
chevron_right
§ 165-205
Who may appeal.
chevron_right
§ 165-206
Hearings.
chevron_right
§ 165-207
Mediation option.
chevron_right
§ 165-208
Time limitations.
chevron_right
§ 165-209
Stay of proceedings.
chevron_right
§ 165-210
Appeals to Court of Common Pleas.
chevron_right
Article XV
Site Plan Review
chevron_right
§ 165-211
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 165-212
Applicability.
chevron_right
§ 165-213
Development to meet use conditions.
chevron_right
§ 165-214
Agreement with Borough to include performance bond.
chevron_right
§ 165-215
Review process for short-term development.
chevron_right
§ 165-216
Review process for long-term development.
chevron_right
Article XVI
Amendments
chevron_right
§ 165-217
Amendment after recommendation by Planning Commission.
chevron_right
§ 165-218
Procedure for district changes.
chevron_right
§ 165-219
Application fees and payment of costs.
chevron_right
Article XVII
Repealer
chevron_right
§ 165-220
Repealer; effect of repealer.
chevron_right