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Borough of Bellefonte, PA
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Part II General Legislation
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Chapter 575 Zoning
Chapter 575
Zoning
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Bellefonte
11-19-2007
. Amendments noted where applicable.]
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Zoning Map
Design Guidelines
Article I
General Provisions
§ 575-1
Title.
§ 575-2
Authority.
§ 575-3
Purpose.
§ 575-4
Community development objectives.
§ 575-5
Establishment of controls.
§ 575-6
Transitional zone.
Article II
Nonconforming Lots, Structures and Uses
§ 575-7
Intent.
§ 575-8
Nonconforming lots of record.
§ 575-9
Nonconforming uses and structures.
§ 575-10
Registration of nonconforming uses and structures.
§ 575-11
New construction.
Article III
Conservation District (C-1)
§ 575-12
Intent.
§ 575-13
District regulations.
§ 575-14
Development standards.
Article IV
Suburban Residential District (R-1)
§ 575-15
Intent.
§ 575-16
Criteria and standards for Suburban Residential District (R-1).
§ 575-17
District regulations.
§ 575-18
Standard development option.
§ 575-19
Traditional neighborhood development (TND) option.
Article V
Town Residential District (R-2)
§ 575-20
Intent.
§ 575-21
Infill development standards.
§ 575-22
New development standards.
Article VI
Multifamily Residential District (R-4)
§ 575-23
Intent.
§ 575-24
District regulations.
§ 575-25
Conditional uses in R-4 District.
Article VII
Highway Commercial District (HC)
§ 575-26
Intent.
§ 575-27
District regulations.
§ 575-28
Design standards.
Article VIII
Central Business District (CBD)
§ 575-29
Intent.
§ 575-30
Development standards.
§ 575-31
District regulations.
§ 575-32
Lot requirements.
§ 575-33
Building requirements.
§ 575-34
Use and performance standards.
§ 575-35
Conditional use criteria for residential condominium development.
§ 575-36
Conditional use criteria for public or private parking structures.
Article IX
Waterfront Business District (WBD)
§ 575-37
Intent.
§ 575-38
Development standards.
§ 575-39
District regulations.
§ 575-40
Lot requirements.
§ 575-41
Use and performance standards.
§ 575-42
Conditional use criteria for residential condominium development.
§ 575-43
Conditional use criteria for public or private parking structures.
§ 575-43.1
Conditional use criteria for hotels.
Article X
Village Commercial District (VC)
§ 575-44
Intent.
§ 575-45
District regulations.
§ 575-46
Building requirements.
Article XI
Heavy Industrial District (HI)
§ 575-47
Intent.
§ 575-48
District regulations.
§ 575-49
Design standards.
Article XII
Conditional Uses
§ 575-50
Conditional use criteria.
§ 575-51
Communications towers.
§ 575-52
Mining, quarrying and mineral resource processing facilities.
§ 575-53
Solid waste disposal sites, incinerators and recycling facilities.
Article XIII
Supplemental Regulations
§ 575-54
Adult-oriented businesses.
§ 575-55
Auto wrecking, junk and scrap establishments.
§ 575-56
Bed-and-breakfast establishments.
§ 575-57
Boardinghouses.
§ 575-58
Cemeteries.
§ 575-59
Day-care facilities.
§ 575-60
Essential services.
§ 575-61
Golf course facilities.
§ 575-62
Home occupations.
§ 575-63
Nuisance standards.
§ 575-64
Portable storage units.
§ 575-64.1
Short-term rentals.
Article XIV
Use Regulations
§ 575-65
Uses not permitted are prohibited.
§ 575-66
Historical Architectural Review Board review.
§ 575-67
Primary uses.
§ 575-68
Accessory uses.
§ 575-69
Accessory structures.
§ 575-70
Retail outlets.
§ 575-71
Swimming pools.
§ 575-72
Automobile service stations.
§ 575-73
Religious institutions.
§ 575-74
Townhouses.
§ 575-75
Apartment houses.
§ 575-76
Schools and nurseries.
§ 575-77
Uses omitted and prohibited.
§ 575-78
Minimum setback.
§ 575-79
Fences.
§ 575-80
Projections.
§ 575-81
Corner lots.
§ 575-82
Through lots.
§ 575-83
Front building lines.
§ 575-84
Exceptions to maximum height requirements.
§ 575-85
Mobile home placement.
§ 575-86
Wind energy systems.
§ 575-86.1
Arenas, stadiums and commercial auditoriums.
Article XV
Illumination
§ 575-87
Arrangement of lighting.
Article XVI
Outdoor Storage
§ 575-88
Requirements for outdoor storage.
Article XVII
Waste and Sewage Disposal
§ 575-89
Sewage permit prerequisite.
Article XVIII
Motor Vehicle Access
§ 575-90
Intent.
§ 575-91
General regulations.
Article XIX
Off-Street Parking and Loading
§ 575-92
Intent.
§ 575-93
Application.
§ 575-94
General regulations.
§ 575-95
Provisions to reduce required off-street parking spaces.
§ 575-96
Existing facilities.
§ 575-97
Change in requirements.
§ 575-98
Construction.
§ 575-99
Required newly constructed and reconstructed off-street parking spaces.
§ 575-100
Parking lots.
§ 575-101
Loading regulations.
§ 575-102
Parking for vehicles for sale or rental and for vehicle storage.
Article XX
Landscaping
§ 575-103
Intent.
§ 575-104
General requirements.
§ 575-105
Conflicting requirements.
§ 575-106
Landscaping plan.
§ 575-107
Maintenance.
§ 575-108
Standards.
§ 575-109
Use of existing vegetation.
§ 575-110
Preservation of existing vegetation.
§ 575-111
Use of existing features.
§ 575-112
Screening of trash collection and storage areas.
§ 575-113
Access and visibility.
§ 575-114
Flexible buffer yard.
§ 575-115
Interior and exterior parking lot landscaping.
§ 575-116
Commercial district planting requirements.
§ 575-117
Invasive species.
§ 575-118
Plants native to Central Pennsylvania.
Article XXI
Signs
§ 575-119
Title.
§ 575-120
General intent.
§ 575-121
Statement of community development objectives.
§ 575-122
Definitions.
§ 575-123
General sign regulations in all districts.
§ 575-124
Specific sign uses.
§ 575-125
Signs in residential zones.
§ 575-126
Signs in the Historic District.
§ 575-127
Administration and enforcement.
Article XXII
The Official Zoning Map
§ 575-128
Official Map.
§ 575-129
Adoption of Official Zoning Map.
§ 575-130
Changes in Official Zoning Map.
§ 575-131
Preservation of previous maps.
§ 575-132
District boundary lines.
Article XXIII
Administration and Enforcement
§ 575-133
Intent.
§ 575-134
Zoning Officer.
§ 575-135
Fees.
§ 575-136
Presubmission conference.
§ 575-137
Zoning permits.
§ 575-138
Certificate of occupancy.
§ 575-139
Site plan review.
§ 575-140
Submission and content of the site plan.
§ 575-141
Violations and penalties.
§ 575-142
Appeals.
§ 575-143
Amendments.
Article XXIV
Zoning Hearing Board
§ 575-144
Establishment of Zoning Hearing Board.
§ 575-145
Alternate members.
§ 575-146
Hearings.
§ 575-147
Powers and functions.
§ 575-148
Zoning appeals to court.
Article XXV
Definitions
§ 575-149
Word usage.
§ 575-150
Definitions.
