A. 
The Borough of Irwin is hereby divided into the following base zoning districts:
R-L
Residential-Low Density, Single Family Homes Zone
R-M
Residential-Medium Density, Combined Family Zone
R-H
Residential-High Density, Multifamily Units and Mobile Homes Zone
C-B-R
Commercial-Business, Residential Zone
C-H
Commercial-Highway Business, Route 30 Corridor Zone
I
Industrial Zone
S-R-C
Special Recreation and Conservation Zone
F-P
Floodplain Zone
PA-O
Pennsylvania Avenue Overlay Zone
B. 
The districts' boundaries are shown on the Official Map.
The Official Map adopted in conjunction with this chapter is hereby established as the Official Zoning Map (hereinafter "Official Zoning Map") of the Borough of Irwin, Pennsylvania. The Official Zoning Map designates the respective zoning districts in accordance with this chapter.
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Editor's Note: A copy of the official Zoning Map is attached to this chapter.
In determining the boundaries of districts and establishing the provisions applicable to each district, due and careful consideration has been given to existing conditions, the character of buildings erected in each district, the most desirable use for which the land in each district may be adapted, and the conservation of property values throughout the Borough.
See the Table of Permitted and Special Exception Uses attached to this chapter.[1]
A. 
The uses shown as permitted in each zone are the only uses permitted in that zone. Unless otherwise noted, the use or dimensional standards are the requirements for each use.
B. 
Special exception standards are established by the Zoning Hearing Board according to express standards contained in Article XVIII of this chapter.
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Editor's Note: Table 1, the Table of Permitted and Special Exception Uses, is attached to this chapter.
Only household pets are permitted in residential districts. The keeping of large animals or small animals, as defined herein, and/or bees for commercial or noncommercial purposes is not permitted in any residential district. The keeping, raising and/or breeding of inherently dangerous mammals or reptiles is not permitted in any district within the Borough.
A. 
Intent. Temporary uses shall be permitted by the granting of a temporary zoning permit issued by the Zoning Officer in accordance with the requirements of this section.
B. 
General provisions.
(1) 
The duration of the temporary period is stated hereinafter; provided, however, renewal of the permit may be requested. The Zoning Officer is not obligated to renew such permits if doing so leads to a de facto permanent use.
(2) 
Temporary uses shall be subject to all the regulations of the applicable district in which they are located.
C. 
Permitted temporary uses.
(1) 
Temporary office, model home or model apartment and related signs, both incidental and necessary for the sale, rental or lease of real property in the district. Maximum duration: 30 days after completion of the project.
(2) 
Temporary building or yard for construction materials and equipment, both incidental and necessary to construction in the district. Maximum duration: 18 months after completion.
(3) 
Parking lot designated for a special event in a district. Maximum duration: three days.
(4) 
Other similar uses deemed temporary by the Zoning Officer and attached with such time period, conditions and safeguards as the Officer may deem necessary.
D. 
Standards.
(1) 
Adequate access and off-street parking facilities shall be provided which shall not interfere with traffic movement on adjacent streets.
(2) 
Any floodlights or other lighting shall be directed upon premises and shall not be detrimental to adjacent properties.
E. 
Special requirements for retail temporary uses in the C-H Zoning District. Temporary uses involving the sale of retail goods shall be permitted by permit issued by the Zoning Officer, subject to the following conditions:
(1) 
Sales area, including stands, shall be set back a minimum of 20 feet from the nearest public road right-of-way and in no case shall be less than 30 feet from the edge of pavement.
(2) 
The parcel used shall have a minimum of 50 feet of road frontage to ensure safe ingress and egress.
(3) 
Provide at least three off-street parking spaces and one handicapped accessible space.
(4) 
Entrances and exits to the required parking area shall be at least 50 feet from any intersection on a local road and 100 feet from all other road intersections.
(5) 
No permanent or temporary electrical service or lighting shall be installed without an electrical permit.
(6) 
Christmas tree displays and sales shall be permitted for a maximum period of 45 days prior to January 1. Other uses shall be permitted for a maximum period of 30 days.
(7) 
Temporary use permits may be extended one time for an additional 30 days with the approval of the Zoning Officer.
A. 
Fences and enclosure walls and plant materials are permitted on any lot, subject to the requirements of this section.
B. 
Fences, walls, plant materials or similar enclosures are permitted up to the property line. In no case shall such structures and/or materials be placed beyond the lot line in any public right-of-way.
C. 
In residential districts, rear yard fences and any portions of side yard fences which extend from the front building line to the rear lot line may be erected no closer than two feet of the property line of a lot, unless a written waiver is obtained from the adjacent property owner, to a height not in excess of six feet above the adjusted ground level.
D. 
In residential districts, front yard fences may be erected up to the property line and any portion of side yard fences which extend from the front building line to the front lot line may be erected no closer than two feet of the property line of a lot, unless a written waiver is obtained from the adjacent property owner, to a height not in excess of three feet above the adjacent ground level, provided that the ratio of the solid portion of the fence to the open portion shall not exceed one to one.
E. 
In commercial and industrial districts, fences or similar enclosures walls not exceeding eight feet in height are permitted up to the property line of any lot. Solid fences may be permitted at the sole and exclusive discretion of the Zoning Officer.
F. 
Where determined by the Zoning Hearing Board to be necessary in conjunction with any use permitted as a special exception, such required fences or enclosures may exceed the height limits of this section.
G. 
Fences, enclosure walls, plant materials and similar enclosures shall not be located at street corners so as to interfere with visual sight distances in any manner, whether by obstruction, confusion, glare or other means. The height of such objects shall be restricted to three feet within a triangular area formed by the intersecting lot lines and equidistant from the point of intersection. This distance shall be 30 feet from the point of intersection. These requirements which apply to such restricted areas for the preservation of visual sight distance are also applicable to all forms of plant materials and other objects, whether or not they fall within the definition of fence under the provision of this chapter.
The streets of the Borough of Irwin, for the purpose of this chapter, are hereby divided into the following classifications:
A. 
Major highways. The classification of major highways and includes the Route 30 corridor.
B. 
Primary thoroughfares. The classification of primary thoroughfares and includes Pennsylvania Avenue, Route 993, Main Street, Oak Street, Brush Hill Road, Tenth Street, and Chestnut Street.
C. 
Secondary corridors. The classification for secondary corridors and includes Ash Street, Caruthers Lane, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Street from Main Street to Oak Street.
D. 
Local roads. The classification of local roads and includes every other street, avenue, alley and highway not listed above within the Borough of Irwin.
E. 
The Zoning Hearing Board may use the street classification in this chapter to limit the location of special exception uses to streets adequate for the traffic created by such uses or in other ways to achieve the purposes and community development objectives of this chapter and of the Municipalities Planning Code.