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Township of Salisbury, PA
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2023-02-23
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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
Floodplains
Ch 9
Grading and Excavating
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
Ch 16
Parks and Recreation
Ch 17
(Reserved)
Ch 18
Sewers and Sewage Disposal
Ch 19
(Reserved)
Ch 20
Solid Waste
Ch 21
Streets and Sidewalks
Ch 22
Subdivision and Land Development
Ch 23
(Reserved)
Ch 24
Taxation, Special
Ch 25
Trees
Ch 26
Water
Ch 27
Zoning
Ch 27 Pt 1
GENERAL PROVISIONS AND ADMINISTRATION
§ 27-101
Short Title.
§ 27-102
Purposes and Objectives.
§ 27-103
Applicability.
§ 27-104
Enforcement, Violations and Penalties.
§ 27-105
Filing Fees and Costs.
§ 27-106
Interpretation of Similar Uses.
§ 27-107
General Procedure for Permits.
§ 27-108
Permits and Certificates.
§ 27-109
Amendments to this Chapter.
§ 27-110
Curative Amendments.
§ 27-111
Administration — Zoning Officer.
§ 27-112
Zoning Hearing Board Appointment, Actions and Variances.
§ 27-113
Board Hearings and Decisions.
§ 27-114
Appeals.
§ 27-115
Public Utility Exemptions.
§ 27-116
Township and Municipal Authority Exemption.
§ 27-117
(Reserved)
§ 27-118
Submission Requirements for Site Plan Review.
§ 27-119
Conditional Use Process.
§ 27-120
Special Exception Uses.
§ 27-121
Site Planning Guidelines.
§ 27-122
Liability.
Ch 27 Pt 2
DEFINITIONS
§ 27-201
General Interpretation.
§ 27-202
Terms Defined.
Ch 27 Pt 3
DISTRICTS
§ 27-301
Districts Designated.
§ 27-302
Application of District Regulations.
§ 27-303
Zoning Map.
§ 27-304
District Boundaries.
§ 27-305
Setbacks Across Municipal Boundaries.
§ 27-306
Table of Permitted Uses by District.
§ 27-307
Table of Lot and Setback Requirements by District.
§ 27-308
Special Lot and Yard Requirements.
§ 27-309
Open Space Development Option for Land that Is at Least Partly Within the CR District.
§ 27-310
Cluster Housing Development Option.
Ch 27 Pt 4
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC USES
§ 27-401
Applicability.
§ 27-402
Additional Requirements for Specific Principal Uses.
§ 27-403
Additional Requirements for Accessory Uses.
Ch 27 Pt 5
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
§ 27-501
Performance Standards.
§ 27-502
Nuisances and Hazards to Public Safety.
§ 27-503
Wetlands, Seeps, Vernal Pools and Springs.
§ 27-504
Floodplain Areas and Setbacks from Surface Waterways.
§ 27-505
(Reserved)
§ 27-506
Storage of Explosive and Hazardous Substances.
§ 27-507
Noise.
§ 27-508
Vibration.
§ 27-509
Odors, Dust and Air and Water Pollution.
§ 27-510
Light, Glare and Heat Control.
§ 27-511
Placement and Screening of Waste Containers and Outdoor Machinery and Fencing of Storage.
§ 27-512
Radioactivity and Electrical Disturbances.
§ 27-513
Stripping of Topsoil.
§ 27-514
Woodland Preservation.
§ 27-515
Groundwater or Springwater Withdrawal.
Ch 27 Pt 6
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
§ 27-601
Required Number of Parking Spaces.
§ 27-602
General Regulations for Off-Street Parking.
§ 27-603
Design Standards for Off-Street Parking.
§ 27-604
Parking and Storage of Vehicles.
§ 27-605
Off-Street Loading.
Ch 27 Pt 7
SIGNS
§ 27-701
Applicability.
§ 27-702
Nonconforming Signs.
§ 27-703
Miscellaneous Signs Not Requiring Permits.
§ 27-704
Freestanding, Wall and Window Signs.
§ 27-705
Abandoned or Outdated Signs.
§ 27-706
Location of Signs.
§ 27-707
Illumination of Signs.
§ 27-708
Vehicles Functioning as Signs.
§ 27-709
Prohibited Signs.
§ 27-710
Construction of Signs.
§ 27-711
Measurement and Major Types of Signs.
§ 27-712
Off-Premises Signs (Including Billboards).
Ch 27 Pt 8
GENERAL REGULATIONS
§ 27-801
Frontage onto Improved Streets; Number of Uses or Buildings; Minimum Size of Dwellings.
§ 27-802
Height Exceptions; Airport Approaches.
§ 27-803
Sight Distance and Buffer Yards.
§ 27-804
Landscaping.
§ 27-805
Ultimate Street Right-of-Way Widths.
§ 27-806
Nonconformities.
§ 27-807
Temporary Structure or Use.
§ 27-808
Recreation Land, Open Space and Fee Requirements.
§ 27-809
Industrial and Commercial Driveways.
§ 27-810
Traffic Studies.
Ch 27 Pt 9
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS
§ 27-901
PRD Purposes.
§ 27-902
PRD Applicability.
§ 27-903
PRD Eligibility.
§ 27-904
PRD Land Uses.
§ 27-905
PRD Land Use Density.
§ 27-906
PRD Site Analysis.
§ 27-907
PRD Site Design.
§ 27-908
PRD Utilities.
§ 27-909
PRD Common Open Space.
§ 27-910
PRD Staging.
§ 27-911
PRD Procedures.
§ 27-912
PRD Enforcement and Modifications.
Ch 27 Pt 10
HEALTH CARE OVERLAY DISTRICT (HCO) AND TRANSITIONAL OVERLAY DISTRICT (TO)
§ 27-1001
Purposes.
§ 27-1002
Applicability and General Requirements.
§ 27-1003
Allowed Uses.
§ 27-1004
Dimensional, Area and Coverage Requirements.
§ 27-1005
Open Land Requirements.
§ 27-1006
Landscape and Buffering Requirements.
§ 27-1007
Signs.
§ 27-1008
Off-Street Parking and Loading.
Ch 27 Pt 11
ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS
§ 27-1101
Zoning Map Amendments.
Appendix
Apx A
Annexation of Territory
Apx B
Bond Issues and Loans
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
Key to the Disposition of All Ordinances
Ch KO
Key to the Disposition of All Ordinances
Key to the Disposition of Significant Resolutions
Ch KR
Key to the Disposition of Significant Resolutions
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Chapter 27
Zoning
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Commissioners of the Township of Salisbury by Ord. 03-2015-595, 3/26/2015. Amendments noted where applicable.]
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Appendix A Airport Approach Regulations
Attachment 2 - Table of Permitted Uses: Residential Districts
Attachment 3 - Table of Permitted Uses: Business Districts
Attachment 4 - Table of Requirements for the CR, R1 and R2 Districts
Attachment 5 - Table of Requirements for the R3, R4 and R5 Districts
Attachment 6 - Table of Requirements for the C1, C2, C3 and I Districts
Attachment 7 - Permitted Signs
Attachment 8 - Freestanding, Wall and Window Signs
Attachment 9 - Berm and Buffer Sections
Attachment 10 - Zoning Map
Part 1
GENERAL PROVISIONS AND ADMINISTRATION
chevron_right
§ 27-101
Short Title.
chevron_right
§ 27-102
Purposes and Objectives.
chevron_right
§ 27-103
Applicability.
chevron_right
§ 27-104
Enforcement, Violations and Penalties.
chevron_right
§ 27-105
Filing Fees and Costs.
chevron_right
§ 27-106
Interpretation of Similar Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-107
General Procedure for Permits.
chevron_right
§ 27-108
Permits and Certificates.
chevron_right
§ 27-109
Amendments to this Chapter.
chevron_right
§ 27-110
Curative Amendments.
chevron_right
§ 27-111
Administration — Zoning Officer.
chevron_right
§ 27-112
Zoning Hearing Board Appointment, Actions and Variances.
chevron_right
§ 27-113
Board Hearings and Decisions.
chevron_right
§ 27-114
Appeals.
chevron_right
§ 27-115
Public Utility Exemptions.
chevron_right
§ 27-116
Township and Municipal Authority Exemption.
chevron_right
§ 27-117
(Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 27-118
Submission Requirements for Site Plan Review.
chevron_right
§ 27-119
Conditional Use Process.
chevron_right
§ 27-120
Special Exception Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-121
Site Planning Guidelines.
chevron_right
§ 27-122
Liability.
chevron_right
Part 2
DEFINITIONS
chevron_right
§ 27-201
General Interpretation.
chevron_right
§ 27-202
Terms Defined.
chevron_right
Part 3
DISTRICTS
chevron_right
§ 27-301
Districts Designated.
chevron_right
§ 27-302
Application of District Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 27-303
Zoning Map.
chevron_right
§ 27-304
District Boundaries.
chevron_right
§ 27-305
Setbacks Across Municipal Boundaries.
chevron_right
§ 27-306
Table of Permitted Uses by District.
chevron_right
§ 27-307
Table of Lot and Setback Requirements by District.
chevron_right
§ 27-308
Special Lot and Yard Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-309
Open Space Development Option for Land that Is at Least Partly Within the CR District.
chevron_right
§ 27-310
Cluster Housing Development Option.
chevron_right
Part 4
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC USES
chevron_right
§ 27-401
Applicability.
chevron_right
§ 27-402
Additional Requirements for Specific Principal Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-403
Additional Requirements for Accessory Uses.
chevron_right
Part 5
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
chevron_right
§ 27-501
Performance Standards.
chevron_right
§ 27-502
Nuisances and Hazards to Public Safety.
chevron_right
§ 27-503
Wetlands, Seeps, Vernal Pools and Springs.
chevron_right
§ 27-504
Floodplain Areas and Setbacks from Surface Waterways.
chevron_right
§ 27-505
(Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 27-506
Storage of Explosive and Hazardous Substances.
chevron_right
§ 27-507
Noise.
chevron_right
§ 27-508
Vibration.
chevron_right
§ 27-509
Odors, Dust and Air and Water Pollution.
chevron_right
§ 27-510
Light, Glare and Heat Control.
chevron_right
§ 27-511
Placement and Screening of Waste Containers and Outdoor Machinery and Fencing of Storage.
chevron_right
§ 27-512
Radioactivity and Electrical Disturbances.
chevron_right
§ 27-513
Stripping of Topsoil.
chevron_right
§ 27-514
Woodland Preservation.
chevron_right
§ 27-515
Groundwater or Springwater Withdrawal.
chevron_right
Part 6
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
chevron_right
§ 27-601
Required Number of Parking Spaces.
chevron_right
§ 27-602
General Regulations for Off-Street Parking.
chevron_right
§ 27-603
Design Standards for Off-Street Parking.
chevron_right
§ 27-604
Parking and Storage of Vehicles.
chevron_right
§ 27-605
Off-Street Loading.
chevron_right
Part 7
SIGNS
chevron_right
§ 27-701
Applicability.
chevron_right
§ 27-702
Nonconforming Signs.
chevron_right
§ 27-703
Miscellaneous Signs Not Requiring Permits.
chevron_right
§ 27-704
Freestanding, Wall and Window Signs.
chevron_right
§ 27-705
Abandoned or Outdated Signs.
chevron_right
§ 27-706
Location of Signs.
chevron_right
§ 27-707
Illumination of Signs.
chevron_right
§ 27-708
Vehicles Functioning as Signs.
chevron_right
§ 27-709
Prohibited Signs.
chevron_right
§ 27-710
Construction of Signs.
chevron_right
§ 27-711
Measurement and Major Types of Signs.
chevron_right
§ 27-712
Off-Premises Signs (Including Billboards).
chevron_right
Part 8
GENERAL REGULATIONS
chevron_right
§ 27-801
Frontage onto Improved Streets; Number of Uses or Buildings; Minimum Size of Dwellings.
chevron_right
§ 27-802
Height Exceptions; Airport Approaches.
chevron_right
§ 27-803
Sight Distance and Buffer Yards.
chevron_right
§ 27-804
Landscaping.
chevron_right
§ 27-805
Ultimate Street Right-of-Way Widths.
chevron_right
§ 27-806
Nonconformities.
chevron_right
§ 27-807
Temporary Structure or Use.
chevron_right
§ 27-808
Recreation Land, Open Space and Fee Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-809
Industrial and Commercial Driveways.
chevron_right
§ 27-810
Traffic Studies.
chevron_right
Part 9
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS
chevron_right
§ 27-901
PRD Purposes.
chevron_right
§ 27-902
PRD Applicability.
chevron_right
§ 27-903
PRD Eligibility.
chevron_right
§ 27-904
PRD Land Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-905
PRD Land Use Density.
chevron_right
§ 27-906
PRD Site Analysis.
chevron_right
§ 27-907
PRD Site Design.
chevron_right
§ 27-908
PRD Utilities.
chevron_right
§ 27-909
PRD Common Open Space.
chevron_right
§ 27-910
PRD Staging.
chevron_right
§ 27-911
PRD Procedures.
chevron_right
§ 27-912
PRD Enforcement and Modifications.
chevron_right
Part 10
HEALTH CARE OVERLAY DISTRICT (HCO) AND TRANSITIONAL OVERLAY DISTRICT (TO)
chevron_right
§ 27-1001
Purposes.
chevron_right
§ 27-1002
Applicability and General Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-1003
Allowed Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-1004
Dimensional, Area and Coverage Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-1005
Open Land Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-1006
Landscape and Buffering Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-1007
Signs.
chevron_right
§ 27-1008
Off-Street Parking and Loading.
chevron_right
Part 11
ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS
chevron_right
§ 27-1101
Zoning Map Amendments.
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