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Township of Lower Macungie, PA
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2023-12-21
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Chapter 27 Zoning
Foreword
Ch FWD
Foreword
Adopting Ordinance
Ch AO
Adopting Ordinance
Municipal Code
Ch 1
Administration and Government
Ch 2
Animals
Ch 3
(Reserved)
Ch 4
(Reserved)
Ch 5
Code Enforcement
Ch 6
Conduct
Ch 7
Fire Prevention and Fire Protection
Ch 8
(Reserved)
Ch 9
(Reserved)
Ch 10
Health and Safety
Ch 11
Housing
Ch 12
(Reserved)
Ch 13
Licenses, Permits and General Business Regulations
Ch 14
(Reserved)
Ch 15
Motor Vehicles and Traffic
Ch 16
Parks and Recreation
Ch 17
Preservation, Heritage
Ch 18
Sewers and Sewage Disposal
Ch 19
(Reserved)
Ch 20
Solid Waste
Ch 21
Streets and Sidewalks
Ch 22A
Subdivision and Land Development
Ch 22B
Transportation Impact Fees
Ch 22C
Standards for Improvements Construction
Ch 23A
Little Lehigh Basin Stormwater Management Ordinance
Ch 23B
Perkiomen Creek Headwaters Act 167 Stormwater Management Ordinance
Ch 23C
(Reserved)
Ch 24
Taxation, Special
Ch 25
(Reserved)
Ch 26
Water
Ch 27
Zoning
Ch 27 Pt 1
TITLE, PURPOSE, INTERPRETATION AND APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS
§ 27-101
Title.
§ 27-102
Short Title.
§ 27-103
Purpose.
§ 27-104
Zoning Permit Required Prior to Land Use, Grading or Building Construction.
§ 27-105
Interpretation.
§ 27-106
Uniformity of Application.
§ 27-107
Application of Regulations.
§ 27-108
Savings Clause.
Ch 27 Pt 2
DEFINITIONS
§ 27-201
Definitions of Words.
§ 27-202
Definition of Terms.
Ch 27 Pt 3
CLASSIFICATION OF DISTRICTS
§ 27-301
Establishment of Districts.
§ 27-302
Classes of Districts.
§ 27-303
District Boundaries.
Ch 27 Pt 4
AP - AGRICULTURAL PROTECTION DISTRICT
§ 27-401
Purpose.
§ 27-402
Uses Permitted by Right.
§ 27-403
Uses Permitted by Condition.
§ 27-404
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
§ 27-405
Original Tract.
§ 27-406
Percentage Option.
§ 27-407
Sliding Schedule Option.
§ 27-408
Developable Acreage Lots Must Be Contiguous Lots.
§ 27-409
Exemptions.
§ 27-410
Preexisting Dwelling Units Included in Farmstead.
§ 27-411
Lot Size Requirements.
§ 27-412
Soil Characteristics.
§ 27-413
Disclosure and Notice.
§ 27-414
Election of Subdivision Option.
§ 27-415
Agricultural Residue.
§ 27-416
Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage and Height Regulations.
§ 27-417
Minimum Yard Requirements.
§ 27-418
Accessory Uses and Structures.
Ch 27 Pt 5
R - RURAL DISTRICT
§ 27-501
Purpose.
§ 27-502
Uses Permitted by Right.
§ 27-503
Uses Permitted by Condition.
§ 27-504
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
§ 27-505
Accessory Uses.
§ 27-506
Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage, Height Regulations.
§ 27-507
Minimum Yard Requirements.
§ 27-508
Special Regulations in the R-Rural Residential District.
Ch 27 Pt 5A
5A HLRO — HILLS AT LOCK RIDGE OVERLAY DISTRICT
§ 27-5A01
Purpose.
§ 27-5A02
Applicability.
§ 27-5A03
Uses Permitted by Right.
§ 27-5A04
Uses Permitted by Condition.
§ 27-5A05
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
§ 27-5A06
Accessory Uses.
§ 27-5A07
Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage, Height Regulations.
§ 27-5A08
Minimum Yard Requirements.
Ch 27 Pt 6
SR — SEMI-RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-601
Purpose.
§ 27-602
Uses Permitted by Right.
§ 27-603
Uses Permitted by Condition.
§ 27-604
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
§ 27-605
Accessory Uses.
§ 27-606
Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage, Height Regulations.
§ 27-607
Minimum Yard Requirements.
§ 27-608
Special Regulations in the SR-Semi-Rural District.
Ch 27 Pt 7
S — SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-701
Purpose.
§ 27-702
Uses Permitted by Right.
§ 27-703
Uses Permitted by Condition.
§ 27-704
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
§ 27-705
Accessory Use.
§ 27-706
Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage, Height Regulations.
§ 27-707
Minimum Yard Requirements.
§ 27-708
Special Regulations in the S-Suburban Residential District.
Ch 27 Pt 8
U — URBAN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-801
Purpose.
§ 27-802
Uses Permitted by Right.
§ 27-803
Uses Permitted by Condition.
§ 27-804
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
§ 27-805
Accessory Uses.
§ 27-806
Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage, Height Regulations.
§ 27-807
Minimum Yard Requirements.
§ 27-808
Special Regulations in the U-Urban District.
Ch 27 Pt 9
VO — VILLAGE OVERLAY DISTRICT
§ 27-901
Purpose.
§ 27-902
Overlay District.
§ 27-903
Uses Permitted by Right.
§ 27-904
Uses Permitted by Condition.
§ 27-905
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
§ 27-906
Accessory Uses.
§ 27-907
Lot Area and Width, Building Coverage, Minimum Yards, and Height Restrictions.
§ 27-908
Deemed Conformity.
§ 27-909
Restoration.
Ch 27 Pt 9A
ETV-1 EAST TEXAS VILLAGE 1 DISTRICT
§ 27-9A01
Purpose.
§ 27-9A02
Uses Permitted by Right in the ETV-1 District.
§ 27-9A03
Uses Permitted by Condition in the ETV-1 District.
§ 27-9A04
Accessory Uses in the ETV-1 District.
§ 27-9A05
ETV-1 District Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage and Height Regulations.
§ 27-9A06
ETV-1 District Minimum Yard Requirements.
§ 27-9A07
Special Regulations in the ETV-1 District.
Ch 27 Pt 9B
ETV-2 EAST TEXAS VILLAGE - 2 DISTRICT
§ 27-9B01
Purpose.
§ 27-9B02
Uses Permitted by Right in the ETV-2 District.
§ 27-9B03
Uses Permitted by Condition in the ETV-2 District.
§ 27-9B04
Accessory Uses in the ETV-2 District.
§ 27-9B05
ETV-2 District Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage and Height Regulations.
§ 27-9B06
ETV-2 District Minimum Yard Requirements.
§ 27-9B07
Special Regulations in the ETV-2 District.
Ch 27 Pt 9C
ETV-3 EAST TEXAS VILLAGE-3 DISTRICT
§ 27-9C01
Purpose.
§ 27-9C02
Use Permitted by Right in the ETV-3 District.
§ 27-9C03
Uses permitted by Condition in the East Texas Village 3 (ETV-3) District.
§ 27-9C04
Uses permitted by Special Exception in the East Texas Village 3 (ETV-3) District.
§ 27-9C05
Accessory Uses.
§ 27-9C06
Uses Specifically Excluded in the ETV-3 District.
§ 27-9C07
ETV-3 District Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage, Height Regulations.
§ 27-9C08
ETV-3 District Minimum Yard Requirements.
§ 27-9C09
Special Regulations for Conditional Uses in ETV-3 District.
§ 27-9C10
Highway Occupancy Permits.
Ch 27 Pt 10
C - COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-1001
Purpose.
§ 27-1002
Uses Permitted by Right.
§ 27-1003
Uses Permitted by Condition.
§ 27-1004
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
§ 27-1005
Uses Specifically Excluded in the Commercial Zone.
§ 27-1006
Accessory Uses.
§ 27-1007
Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage, Height Regulations.
§ 27-1008
Minimum Yard Requirements.
§ 27-1009
Special Regulations for All Uses in the General Commercial District.
Ch 27 Pt 10B
WC - WESCOSVILLE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-10B01
Purpose.
§ 27-10B02
Uses Permitted by Right.
§ 27-10B03
Uses Permitted by Condition.
§ 27-10B04
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
§ 27-10B05
Uses Specifically Excluded in the Wescosville Commercial Zone.
§ 27-10B06
Accessory Uses.
§ 27-10B07
Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage, Height Regulations.
§ 27-10B08
Minimum Yard Requirements.
§ 27-10B09
Special Regulations for All Uses in Wescosville Commercial District.
Ch 27 Pt 10C
HC - HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-10C01
Purpose.
§ 27-10C02
Uses Permitted by Right.
§ 27-10C03
Uses Permitted by Condition.
§ 27-10C04
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
§ 27-10C05
Uses Specifically Excluded in the Highway Commercial Zone.
§ 27-10C06
Accessory Uses.
§ 27-10C07
Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage, Height Regulations.
§ 27-10C08
Minimum Yard Requirements.
§ 27-10C09
Special Regulations for All Uses in the Highway Commercial District.
Ch 27 Pt 11
C-SC-COMMERCIAL-SPRING CREEK DISTRICT
§ 27-1101
Purpose.
§ 27-1102
Uses Permitted by Right.
§ 27-1103
Uses Permitted by Condition.
§ 27-1104
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
§ 27-1105
Uses Specifically Excluded in the C-SC District.
§ 27-1106
Accessory Uses.
§ 27-1107
Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage, Height Regulations.
§ 27-1108
Minimum Yard Requirements.
§ 27-1109
Off-Street Parking.
§ 27-1110
Additional Standards for Uses in the C-SC District.
Ch 27 Pt 12
I-INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-1201
Purpose.
§ 27-1202
Uses Permitted by Right.
§ 27-1203
Uses Permitted by Condition.
§ 27-1204
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
§ 27-1205
Accessory Uses.
§ 27-1206
Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage, Height Regulations.
§ 27-1207
Minimum Yard Requirements.
§ 27-1208
Additional Standards for Uses in the Industrial Zone.
Ch 27 Pt 13
HI-SC-HIGHWAY INDUSTRIAL-SPRING CREEK DISTRICT
§ 27-1301
Purpose.
§ 27-1302
Uses Permitted by Right.
§ 27-1303
Uses Permitted by Condition.
§ 27-1304
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
§ 27-1305
Accessory Uses.
§ 27-1306
Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage, Height Regulations.
§ 27-1307
Minimum Yard Requirements.
§ 27-1308
Off-Street Parking.
§ 27-1309
Additional Standards for Uses in the HI-SC District.
Ch 27 Pt 14
HE-HIGHWAY ENTERPRISE DISTRICT
§ 27-1401
Purpose.
§ 27-1402
Uses Permitted by Right.
§ 27-1403
Uses Permitted by Condition.
§ 27-1404
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
§ 27-1405
Accessory Uses.
§ 27-1406
Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage, Height Regulations.
§ 27-1407
Minimum Yard Requirements.
§ 27-1408
Additional Standards for Uses in the Highway Enterprise Zone.
Ch 27 Pt 15
(ORLIC) OFFICE, RESEARCH, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL CENTER
§ 27-1501
Purpose.
§ 27-1502
Uses Permitted by Right.
§ 27-1503
Uses Permitted by Condition.
§ 27-1504
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
§ 27-1505
Accessory Uses.
§ 27-1506
Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage, Height Regulations.
§ 27-1507
Minimum Yard Requirements.
§ 27-1508
Additional Standards for Uses in the ORLIC District.
Ch 27 Pt 16
CO-CLUSTER OVERLAY DISTRICT
§ 27-1601
Purpose.
§ 27-1602
Overlay District.
§ 27-1603
Uses Permitted by Right.
§ 27-1604
Uses Permitted by Condition.
§ 27-1605
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
§ 27-1606
Accessory Uses.
§ 27-1607
Lot Area, Lot Width, Building Coverage, Minimum Yards, Height Restrictions.
§ 27-1608
Deemed Conformity.
§ 27-1609
Restoration.
Ch 27 Pt 17
GENERAL REGULATIONS
§ 27-1701
Lot Area, Lot Width and Height Regulations.
§ 27-1702
Minimum Acreage for On-Lot Sewage Disposal.
§ 27-1703
Establishment of Future Rights-of-Way Width for Roads.
§ 27-1704
Development on Collector and Arterial Roads.
§ 27-1705
Mobile Home/Manufactured Housing Siting.
§ 27-1706
Filling of Excavation Pits, Quarry Holes, Burrows and Mines.
§ 27-1707
Buffer Yards for Nonresidential and Nonagricultural Uses.
§ 27-1708
Residential Accessory Uses.
§ 27-1709
Nonresidential Accessory Uses.
Ch 27 Pt 18
GENERAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
§ 27-1801
Outdoor Storage Control.
§ 27-1802
Sewage Waste Treatment and Disposal Control.
§ 27-1803
Buffer Yards.
§ 27-1804
Easement Preservation.
§ 27-1805
Lighting.
Ch 27 Pt 19
ENVIRONMENTAL AND HISTORIC PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION
§ 27-1901
Purpose.
§ 27-1902
Applicability.
§ 27-1903
Steep Slopes.
§ 27-1904
Flood Hazard Areas (Overlay District).
§ 27-1905
Hydric Soils (Overlay District).
§ 27-1906
Preservation of Trees and Forests.
§ 27-1907
Protection of Wetlands, Surface Waters and Riparian Areas.
§ 27-1908
Naturalization Required.
§ 27-1909
Heritage Preservation and Historic Structure Protection.
Ch 27 Pt 20
AGRICULTURAL PROTECTION OVERLAY DISTRICT
§ 27-2001
Purpose.
§ 27-2002
Applicability.
§ 27-2003
Authorized Infrastructure.
§ 27-2004
Applicability of Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance [Chapter 22A].
Ch 27 Pt 21
URBAN RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY DISTRICT
§ 27-2101
Purpose.
§ 27-2102
Applicability.
§ 27-2103
Active Adult Residential Community.
§ 27-2104
Special Provisions for Access Drives and Driveways.
§ 27-2105
Dimensional Requirements and Ponds.
Ch 27 Pt 22
SIGNS
§ 27-2201
Purpose.
§ 27-2202
Permit Requirements for Signs.
§ 27-2203
Nonconforming Signs.
§ 27-2204
Construction and Design Guidelines.
§ 27-2205
Location.
§ 27-2206
Illuminated Signs.
§ 27-2207
Monument Signs.
§ 27-2208
Temporary Signs.
§ 27-2209
Exempt Signs.
§ 27-2210
Signs Prohibited in All Districts.
§ 27-2211
Signs and/or Structures Identifying Major Residential or Business Developments.
§ 27-2212
Area of Signs.
§ 27-2213
Height of Signs.
§ 27-2214
Signs Permitted in the A, R, SR, S and U Districts.
§ 27-2215
Signs Permitted in Village Overlay, East Texas Village Districts and Wescosville Commercial District.
§ 27-2216
Signs Permitted in Commercial Districts.
§ 27-2217
Signs Permitted in Industrial, Highway Commercial, Highway Enterprise, HI-SC, and ORLIC Districts.
§ 27-2218
Approval of Signs Associated With Proposed Conditional Uses and Special Exception Uses.
§ 27-2219
Advertising Signs (Including Billboards).
Ch 27 Pt 23
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
§ 27-2301
Parking Requirements.
§ 27-2302
General Regulations Applying to Required Off-Street Parking Facilities.
§ 27-2303
Design Standards for Off-Street Parking Facilities.
§ 27-2304
Off-Street Loading.
Ch 27 Pt 24
CONDITIONAL USES, SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES, AND CERTAIN USES BY RIGHT SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC ADDITIONAL CRITERIA
§ 27-2401
Purpose.
§ 27-2402
Site Plan Requirements.
§ 27-2403
Procedures for Review of Conditional Use Applications.
§ 27-2404
Procedures for Review of Special Exception Use Applications.
§ 27-2405
Certain Uses by Right That Are Subject to Specific Additional Regulations.
§ 27-2406
Specific Criteria.
§ 27-2407
Provisions for Wireless Telecommunications Towers and Antennas.
§ 27-2408
All Conditional and Special Exception Uses Not Listed in §§ 27-2406 and 27-2407.
§ 27-2409
Gated Residential Subdivisions or Land Developments.
§ 27-2410
Active Adult Residential Community within the Urban Residential Overlay District.
§ 27-2411
Alternative Energy Facilities.
§ 27-2412
Mixed-Use Development in the C-Commercial District.
§ 27-2413
Fueling Dispensing Stations.
§ 27-2414
Places of Worship.
§ 27-2415
Planned/Coordinated Commercial and Industrial Development.
§ 27-2416
Open Space Neighborhood Development.
§ 27-2417
Mixed-Use Development in HE Highway Enterprise District.
Ch 27 Pt 25
NONCONFORMITIES
§ 27-2501
Purpose.
§ 27-2502
Continuation.
§ 27-2503
Expansion and Extension.
§ 27-2504
Restoration.
§ 27-2505
Abandonment.
§ 27-2506
Changes in Nonconforming Uses.
§ 27-2507
District Boundaries.
§ 27-2508
Repairs and Maintenance.
Ch 27 Pt 26
Administration And Enforcement
§ 27-2601
General Procedure.
§ 27-2602
Permits and Certificates.
§ 27-2603
Zoning Officer.
§ 27-2604
Zoning Hearing Board.
§ 27-2605
Hearings by the Zoning Hearing Board.
§ 27-2606
Mediation Option.
§ 27-2607
Appeals.
§ 27-2608
Amendments.
§ 27-2609
Curative Amendment.
§ 27-2610
Filing Fees and Costs.
§ 27-2611
Enforcement Notice.
§ 27-2612
Causes of Action.
§ 27-2613
Enforcement Remedies.
Apx 27A
Flood Hazard Area (Overlay District) Regulations
Appendix
Apx A
Adjustments to Township Boundaries
Apx B
Debt and Bond Issues
Apx C
Franchises and Services
Apx D
Governmental and Intergovernmental Affairs
Apx E
Plan Approval
Apx F
Public Property
Apx G
Sewers
Apx H
Streets and Sidewalks
Apx I
Water
Apx J
Zoning; Prior Ordinances
Apx K
Agricultural Areas
Table to the Disposition of All Ordinances
Ch KO
Table to the Disposition of All Ordinances
Table to the Disposition of Significant Resolutions
Ch KR
Table to the Disposition of Significant Resolutions
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Chapter 27
Zoning
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Zoning Map
Attachment 2 - Zoning Use Table
Attachment 3 - Reserved
Attachment 4 - Typical Residential Lot Layouts
Attachment 5 - Exhibit B Sign Heights
Attachment 6 - Roads Classification Map
Attachment 7 - Lower Macungie Design Guidelines
Attachment 8 - Small Wireless Communications
Part 1
TITLE, PURPOSE, INTERPRETATION AND APPLICATION OF REGULATIONS
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§ 27-101
Title.
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§ 27-102
Short Title.
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§ 27-103
Purpose.
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§ 27-104
Zoning Permit Required Prior to Land Use, Grading or Building Construction.
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§ 27-105
Interpretation.
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§ 27-106
Uniformity of Application.
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§ 27-107
Application of Regulations.
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§ 27-108
Savings Clause.
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Part 2
DEFINITIONS
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§ 27-201
Definitions of Words.
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§ 27-202
Definition of Terms.
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Part 3
CLASSIFICATION OF DISTRICTS
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§ 27-301
Establishment of Districts.
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§ 27-302
Classes of Districts.
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§ 27-303
District Boundaries.
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Part 4
AP - AGRICULTURAL PROTECTION DISTRICT
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§ 27-401
Purpose.
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§ 27-402
Uses Permitted by Right.
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§ 27-403
Uses Permitted by Condition.
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§ 27-404
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
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§ 27-405
Original Tract.
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§ 27-406
Percentage Option.
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§ 27-407
Sliding Schedule Option.
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§ 27-408
Developable Acreage Lots Must Be Contiguous Lots.
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§ 27-409
Exemptions.
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§ 27-410
Preexisting Dwelling Units Included in Farmstead.
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§ 27-411
Lot Size Requirements.
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§ 27-412
Soil Characteristics.
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§ 27-413
Disclosure and Notice.
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§ 27-414
Election of Subdivision Option.
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§ 27-415
Agricultural Residue.
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§ 27-416
Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage and Height Regulations.
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§ 27-417
Minimum Yard Requirements.
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§ 27-418
Accessory Uses and Structures.
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Part 5
R - RURAL DISTRICT
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§ 27-501
Purpose.
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§ 27-502
Uses Permitted by Right.
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§ 27-503
Uses Permitted by Condition.
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§ 27-504
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
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§ 27-505
Accessory Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-506
Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage, Height Regulations.
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§ 27-507
Minimum Yard Requirements.
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§ 27-508
Special Regulations in the R-Rural Residential District.
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Part 5A
5A HLRO — HILLS AT LOCK RIDGE OVERLAY DISTRICT
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§ 27-5A01
Purpose.
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§ 27-5A02
Applicability.
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§ 27-5A03
Uses Permitted by Right.
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§ 27-5A04
Uses Permitted by Condition.
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§ 27-5A05
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
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§ 27-5A06
Accessory Uses.
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§ 27-5A07
Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage, Height Regulations.
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§ 27-5A08
Minimum Yard Requirements.
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Part 6
SR — SEMI-RURAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
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§ 27-601
Purpose.
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§ 27-602
Uses Permitted by Right.
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§ 27-603
Uses Permitted by Condition.
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§ 27-604
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
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§ 27-605
Accessory Uses.
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§ 27-606
Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage, Height Regulations.
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§ 27-607
Minimum Yard Requirements.
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§ 27-608
Special Regulations in the SR-Semi-Rural District.
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Part 7
S — SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
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§ 27-701
Purpose.
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§ 27-702
Uses Permitted by Right.
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§ 27-703
Uses Permitted by Condition.
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§ 27-704
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
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§ 27-705
Accessory Use.
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§ 27-706
Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage, Height Regulations.
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§ 27-707
Minimum Yard Requirements.
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§ 27-708
Special Regulations in the S-Suburban Residential District.
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Part 8
U — URBAN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
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§ 27-801
Purpose.
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§ 27-802
Uses Permitted by Right.
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§ 27-803
Uses Permitted by Condition.
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§ 27-804
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
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§ 27-805
Accessory Uses.
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§ 27-806
Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage, Height Regulations.
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§ 27-807
Minimum Yard Requirements.
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§ 27-808
Special Regulations in the U-Urban District.
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Part 9
VO — VILLAGE OVERLAY DISTRICT
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§ 27-901
Purpose.
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§ 27-902
Overlay District.
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§ 27-903
Uses Permitted by Right.
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§ 27-904
Uses Permitted by Condition.
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§ 27-905
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
chevron_right
§ 27-906
Accessory Uses.
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§ 27-907
Lot Area and Width, Building Coverage, Minimum Yards, and Height Restrictions.
chevron_right
§ 27-908
Deemed Conformity.
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§ 27-909
Restoration.
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Part 9A
ETV-1 EAST TEXAS VILLAGE 1 DISTRICT
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§ 27-9A01
Purpose.
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§ 27-9A02
Uses Permitted by Right in the ETV-1 District.
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§ 27-9A03
Uses Permitted by Condition in the ETV-1 District.
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§ 27-9A04
Accessory Uses in the ETV-1 District.
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§ 27-9A05
ETV-1 District Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage and Height Regulations.
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§ 27-9A06
ETV-1 District Minimum Yard Requirements.
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§ 27-9A07
Special Regulations in the ETV-1 District.
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Part 9B
ETV-2 EAST TEXAS VILLAGE - 2 DISTRICT
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§ 27-9B01
Purpose.
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§ 27-9B02
Uses Permitted by Right in the ETV-2 District.
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§ 27-9B03
Uses Permitted by Condition in the ETV-2 District.
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§ 27-9B04
Accessory Uses in the ETV-2 District.
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§ 27-9B05
ETV-2 District Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage and Height Regulations.
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§ 27-9B06
ETV-2 District Minimum Yard Requirements.
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§ 27-9B07
Special Regulations in the ETV-2 District.
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Part 9C
ETV-3 EAST TEXAS VILLAGE-3 DISTRICT
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§ 27-9C01
Purpose.
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§ 27-9C02
Use Permitted by Right in the ETV-3 District.
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§ 27-9C03
Uses permitted by Condition in the East Texas Village 3 (ETV-3) District.
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§ 27-9C04
Uses permitted by Special Exception in the East Texas Village 3 (ETV-3) District.
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§ 27-9C05
Accessory Uses.
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§ 27-9C06
Uses Specifically Excluded in the ETV-3 District.
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§ 27-9C07
ETV-3 District Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage, Height Regulations.
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§ 27-9C08
ETV-3 District Minimum Yard Requirements.
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§ 27-9C09
Special Regulations for Conditional Uses in ETV-3 District.
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§ 27-9C10
Highway Occupancy Permits.
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Part 10
C - COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
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§ 27-1001
Purpose.
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§ 27-1002
Uses Permitted by Right.
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§ 27-1003
Uses Permitted by Condition.
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§ 27-1004
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
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§ 27-1005
Uses Specifically Excluded in the Commercial Zone.
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§ 27-1006
Accessory Uses.
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§ 27-1007
Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage, Height Regulations.
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§ 27-1008
Minimum Yard Requirements.
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§ 27-1009
Special Regulations for All Uses in the General Commercial District.
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Part 10B
WC - WESCOSVILLE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
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§ 27-10B01
Purpose.
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§ 27-10B02
Uses Permitted by Right.
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§ 27-10B03
Uses Permitted by Condition.
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§ 27-10B04
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
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§ 27-10B05
Uses Specifically Excluded in the Wescosville Commercial Zone.
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§ 27-10B06
Accessory Uses.
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§ 27-10B07
Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage, Height Regulations.
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§ 27-10B08
Minimum Yard Requirements.
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§ 27-10B09
Special Regulations for All Uses in Wescosville Commercial District.
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Part 10C
HC - HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
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§ 27-10C01
Purpose.
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§ 27-10C02
Uses Permitted by Right.
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§ 27-10C03
Uses Permitted by Condition.
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§ 27-10C04
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
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§ 27-10C05
Uses Specifically Excluded in the Highway Commercial Zone.
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§ 27-10C06
Accessory Uses.
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§ 27-10C07
Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage, Height Regulations.
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§ 27-10C08
Minimum Yard Requirements.
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§ 27-10C09
Special Regulations for All Uses in the Highway Commercial District.
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Part 11
C-SC-COMMERCIAL-SPRING CREEK DISTRICT
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§ 27-1101
Purpose.
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§ 27-1102
Uses Permitted by Right.
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§ 27-1103
Uses Permitted by Condition.
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§ 27-1104
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
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§ 27-1105
Uses Specifically Excluded in the C-SC District.
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§ 27-1106
Accessory Uses.
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§ 27-1107
Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage, Height Regulations.
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§ 27-1108
Minimum Yard Requirements.
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§ 27-1109
Off-Street Parking.
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§ 27-1110
Additional Standards for Uses in the C-SC District.
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Part 12
I-INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
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§ 27-1201
Purpose.
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§ 27-1202
Uses Permitted by Right.
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§ 27-1203
Uses Permitted by Condition.
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§ 27-1204
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
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§ 27-1205
Accessory Uses.
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§ 27-1206
Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage, Height Regulations.
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§ 27-1207
Minimum Yard Requirements.
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§ 27-1208
Additional Standards for Uses in the Industrial Zone.
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Part 13
HI-SC-HIGHWAY INDUSTRIAL-SPRING CREEK DISTRICT
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§ 27-1301
Purpose.
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§ 27-1302
Uses Permitted by Right.
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§ 27-1303
Uses Permitted by Condition.
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§ 27-1304
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
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§ 27-1305
Accessory Uses.
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§ 27-1306
Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage, Height Regulations.
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§ 27-1307
Minimum Yard Requirements.
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§ 27-1308
Off-Street Parking.
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§ 27-1309
Additional Standards for Uses in the HI-SC District.
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Part 14
HE-HIGHWAY ENTERPRISE DISTRICT
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§ 27-1401
Purpose.
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§ 27-1402
Uses Permitted by Right.
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§ 27-1403
Uses Permitted by Condition.
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§ 27-1404
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
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§ 27-1405
Accessory Uses.
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§ 27-1406
Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage, Height Regulations.
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§ 27-1407
Minimum Yard Requirements.
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§ 27-1408
Additional Standards for Uses in the Highway Enterprise Zone.
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Part 15
(ORLIC) OFFICE, RESEARCH, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL CENTER
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§ 27-1501
Purpose.
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§ 27-1502
Uses Permitted by Right.
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§ 27-1503
Uses Permitted by Condition.
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§ 27-1504
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
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§ 27-1505
Accessory Uses.
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§ 27-1506
Lot Area, Width, Building Coverage, Height Regulations.
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§ 27-1507
Minimum Yard Requirements.
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§ 27-1508
Additional Standards for Uses in the ORLIC District.
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Part 16
CO-CLUSTER OVERLAY DISTRICT
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§ 27-1601
Purpose.
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§ 27-1602
Overlay District.
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§ 27-1603
Uses Permitted by Right.
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§ 27-1604
Uses Permitted by Condition.
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§ 27-1605
Uses Permitted by Special Exception.
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§ 27-1606
Accessory Uses.
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§ 27-1607
Lot Area, Lot Width, Building Coverage, Minimum Yards, Height Restrictions.
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§ 27-1608
Deemed Conformity.
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§ 27-1609
Restoration.
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Part 17
GENERAL REGULATIONS
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§ 27-1701
Lot Area, Lot Width and Height Regulations.
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§ 27-1702
Minimum Acreage for On-Lot Sewage Disposal.
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§ 27-1703
Establishment of Future Rights-of-Way Width for Roads.
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§ 27-1704
Development on Collector and Arterial Roads.
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§ 27-1705
Mobile Home/Manufactured Housing Siting.
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§ 27-1706
Filling of Excavation Pits, Quarry Holes, Burrows and Mines.
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§ 27-1707
Buffer Yards for Nonresidential and Nonagricultural Uses.
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§ 27-1708
Residential Accessory Uses.
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§ 27-1709
Nonresidential Accessory Uses.
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Part 18
GENERAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
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§ 27-1801
Outdoor Storage Control.
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§ 27-1802
Sewage Waste Treatment and Disposal Control.
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§ 27-1803
Buffer Yards.
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§ 27-1804
Easement Preservation.
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§ 27-1805
Lighting.
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Part 19
ENVIRONMENTAL AND HISTORIC PROTECTION AND PRESERVATION
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§ 27-1901
Purpose.
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§ 27-1902
Applicability.
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§ 27-1903
Steep Slopes.
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§ 27-1904
Flood Hazard Areas (Overlay District).
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§ 27-1905
Hydric Soils (Overlay District).
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§ 27-1906
Preservation of Trees and Forests.
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§ 27-1907
Protection of Wetlands, Surface Waters and Riparian Areas.
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§ 27-1908
Naturalization Required.
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§ 27-1909
Heritage Preservation and Historic Structure Protection.
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Part 20
AGRICULTURAL PROTECTION OVERLAY DISTRICT
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§ 27-2001
Purpose.
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§ 27-2002
Applicability.
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§ 27-2003
Authorized Infrastructure.
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§ 27-2004
Applicability of Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance [Chapter 22A].
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Part 21
URBAN RESIDENTIAL OVERLAY DISTRICT
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§ 27-2101
Purpose.
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§ 27-2102
Applicability.
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§ 27-2103
Active Adult Residential Community.
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§ 27-2104
Special Provisions for Access Drives and Driveways.
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§ 27-2105
Dimensional Requirements and Ponds.
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Part 22
SIGNS
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§ 27-2201
Purpose.
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§ 27-2202
Permit Requirements for Signs.
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§ 27-2203
Nonconforming Signs.
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§ 27-2204
Construction and Design Guidelines.
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§ 27-2205
Location.
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§ 27-2206
Illuminated Signs.
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§ 27-2207
Monument Signs.
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§ 27-2208
Temporary Signs.
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§ 27-2209
Exempt Signs.
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§ 27-2210
Signs Prohibited in All Districts.
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§ 27-2211
Signs and/or Structures Identifying Major Residential or Business Developments.
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§ 27-2212
Area of Signs.
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§ 27-2213
Height of Signs.
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§ 27-2214
Signs Permitted in the A, R, SR, S and U Districts.
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§ 27-2215
Signs Permitted in Village Overlay, East Texas Village Districts and Wescosville Commercial District.
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§ 27-2216
Signs Permitted in Commercial Districts.
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§ 27-2217
Signs Permitted in Industrial, Highway Commercial, Highway Enterprise, HI-SC, and ORLIC Districts.
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§ 27-2218
Approval of Signs Associated With Proposed Conditional Uses and Special Exception Uses.
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§ 27-2219
Advertising Signs (Including Billboards).
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Part 23
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
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§ 27-2301
Parking Requirements.
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§ 27-2302
General Regulations Applying to Required Off-Street Parking Facilities.
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§ 27-2303
Design Standards for Off-Street Parking Facilities.
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§ 27-2304
Off-Street Loading.
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Part 24
CONDITIONAL USES, SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES, AND CERTAIN USES BY RIGHT SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC ADDITIONAL CRITERIA
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§ 27-2401
Purpose.
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§ 27-2402
Site Plan Requirements.
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§ 27-2403
Procedures for Review of Conditional Use Applications.
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§ 27-2404
Procedures for Review of Special Exception Use Applications.
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§ 27-2405
Certain Uses by Right That Are Subject to Specific Additional Regulations.
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§ 27-2406
Specific Criteria.
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§ 27-2407
Provisions for Wireless Telecommunications Towers and Antennas.
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§ 27-2408
All Conditional and Special Exception Uses Not Listed in §§ 27-2406 and 27-2407.
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§ 27-2409
Gated Residential Subdivisions or Land Developments.
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§ 27-2410
Active Adult Residential Community within the Urban Residential Overlay District.
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§ 27-2411
Alternative Energy Facilities.
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§ 27-2412
Mixed-Use Development in the C-Commercial District.
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§ 27-2413
Fueling Dispensing Stations.
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§ 27-2414
Places of Worship.
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§ 27-2415
Planned/Coordinated Commercial and Industrial Development.
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§ 27-2416
Open Space Neighborhood Development.
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§ 27-2417
Mixed-Use Development in HE Highway Enterprise District.
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Part 25
NONCONFORMITIES
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§ 27-2501
Purpose.
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§ 27-2502
Continuation.
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§ 27-2503
Expansion and Extension.
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§ 27-2504
Restoration.
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§ 27-2505
Abandonment.
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§ 27-2506
Changes in Nonconforming Uses.
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§ 27-2507
District Boundaries.
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§ 27-2508
Repairs and Maintenance.
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Part 26
Administration And Enforcement
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§ 27-2601
General Procedure.
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§ 27-2602
Permits and Certificates.
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§ 27-2603
Zoning Officer.
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§ 27-2604
Zoning Hearing Board.
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§ 27-2605
Hearings by the Zoning Hearing Board.
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§ 27-2606
Mediation Option.
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§ 27-2607
Appeals.
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§ 27-2608
Amendments.
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§ 27-2609
Curative Amendment.
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§ 27-2610
Filing Fees and Costs.
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§ 27-2611
Enforcement Notice.
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§ 27-2612
Causes of Action.
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§ 27-2613
Enforcement Remedies.
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