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Township of Ross, PA
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2023-04-17
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MUNICIPAL CODE
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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
Libraries
Ch 13
Licenses, Permits and General Business Regulations
Ch 14
Timber Harvesting and Management
Ch 15
Motor Vehicles and Traffic
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
Stormwater Management
Ch 24
Taxation; Special
Ch 25
(Reserved)
Ch 26
Water
Ch 27
Zoning
Ch 27 Pt 1
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
§ 27-101
Title.
§ 27-102
Purpose.
§ 27-103
Statement of Community Development Objectives.
§ 27-104
Relationship to the Strategic Plan.
§ 27-105
Conflict.
Ch 27 Pt 2
INTERPRETATIONS AND DEFINITIONS
§ 27-201
Interpretation.
§ 27-202
Definitions.
Ch 27 Pt 3
GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 27-301
Conformance and Permits.
§ 27-302
Height, Occupancy, Lot and Yard Restrictions.
§ 27-303
Yards.
§ 27-304
Public Utility Lines.
§ 27-305
Uses Must Be on a Zoning Lot.
§ 27-306
Access Between Zoning Districts.
§ 27-307
Height Exceptions.
§ 27-308
Measuring Procedure.
§ 27-309
Regulations for the Utilization of Portable Storage Units and Dumpsters.
Ch 27 Pt 4
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
§ 27-401
Specific Intent.
§ 27-402
Appointment and Powers of Zoning Officer.
§ 27-403
Occupancy Permits.
§ 27-404
Application Requirements for Occupancy Permits.
§ 27-405
Certificates of Occupancy.
§ 27-406
Registration of Nonconforming Uses and Structures.
§ 27-407
Appeal of Determination of Zoning Officer.
§ 27-408
Time Limitations.
§ 27-409
Request for Extension.
§ 27-410
Determination of Fees.
§ 27-411
Fee for Residential Development Review.
§ 27-412
Fee for Commercial or Industrial Development Review.
§ 27-413
Fee for Additional or Miscellaneous Applications.
§ 27-414
Complaints Regarding Violations.
§ 27-415
Enforcement Notice.
§ 27-416
Enforcement Remedies.
§ 27-417
Proof of Sewage Disposal.
Ch 27 Pt 5
AMENDMENTS
§ 27-501
Enactment of Zoning Ordinance Amendments.
§ 27-502
Procedure for Landowner Curative Amendments.
§ 27-503
Procedure for Township Curative Amendments.
§ 27-504
Validity of Zoning Ordinance or Map; Substantive Questions; Landowner Appeals.
§ 27-505
Filing Fee.
§ 27-506
Application for Rezoning.
§ 27-507
Amendments.
§ 27-508
Applicability of Zoning Ordinance Amendments.
Ch 27 Pt 6
ROSS TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD
§ 27-601
Zoning Hearing Board.
§ 27-602
Hearings.
§ 27-603
Mediation Option.
§ 27-604
Jurisdiction.
§ 27-605
Variances.
§ 27-606
Special Exceptions.
§ 27-607
Appeals to the Board.
Ch 27 Pt 7
PLANNING COMMISSION
§ 27-701
Purpose.
§ 27-702
Membership of the Planning Commission.
§ 27-703
Duties.
§ 27-704
Limitations.
§ 27-705
Conduct of Business.
§ 27-706
Review Process.
§ 27-707
Site Plan Review Procedure.
Ch 27 Pt 8
ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS
§ 27-801
Establishment of Zoning Districts.
§ 27-802
Ross Township Zoning Map.
§ 27-803
Land Annexed or Otherwise Acquired.
§ 27-804
Statement of Purpose for the Zoning Districts.
§ 27-805
Transitional Uses.
Ch 27 Pt 9
ZONING USE DISTRICT REGULATIONS
§ 27-901
Applicability of Regulations.
§ 27-902
Uses Permitted by Right, Special Exceptions, Conditional Uses and Uses Not Permitted.
§ 27-903
Uses Subject to Other Regulations.
§ 27-904
Similar Uses Within a District.
§ 27-905
Table of Use Regulations.
§ 27-906
Use Regulations.
§ 27-907
Residential Use Dimensional Regulations.
§ 27-908
Commercial Use Dimensional Regulations.
Ch 27 Pt 10
ZONING DISTRICT DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
§ 27-1001
Lot Area or Yard Required.
§ 27-1002
Minimum Lot Size.
§ 27-1003
Exceptions to Minimum Lot Sizes.
§ 27-1004
Minimum Lot Width.
§ 27-1005
Traffic Visibility Across Corners.
§ 27-1006
Front Yard Requirements.
§ 27-1007
Side Yard Requirements.
§ 27-1008
Rear Yard Requirements.
§ 27-1009
Exceptions for Existing Alignment.
§ 27-1010
Fence, Privacy; Fence, Security; or Fence, Ornamental.
Ch 27 Pt 11
(RESERVED)
§ 27-1101
(Reserved)
Ch 27 Pt 12
CONDITIONAL USES
§ 27-1201
Location and Specific Requirements.
§ 27-1202
Condition and Uses.
§ 27-1203
Procedure.
Ch 27 Pt 13
NONCONFORMANCE
§ 27-1301
Registration.
§ 27-1302
Continuation.
§ 27-1303
Extension or Expansion.
§ 27-1304
Reconstruction or Restoration.
§ 27-1305
Abandonment.
§ 27-1306
Change.
Ch 27 Pt 14
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
§ 27-1401
Applicability.
§ 27-1402
Environmental Performance Standards.
§ 27-1403
Buffer Yards.
§ 27-1404
Storage and Waste Disposal.
§ 27-1405
Glare.
§ 27-1406
Odor.
§ 27-1407
Smoke.
§ 27-1408
Dust, Fumes, Vapors, and Gases.
§ 27-1409
Noise.
§ 27-1410
Heat, Cold, Dampness or Movement of Air.
§ 27-1411
Electrical Disturbance or Radioactivity.
Ch 27 Pt 15
PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS
§ 27-1501
General Regulations Applying to Required Off-Street Parking Facilities.
§ 27-1502
Design Standards.
§ 27-1503
Off-Street Loading.
§ 27-1504
Design Layout of Off-Street Loading Facilities.
§ 27-1505
Perimeter Landscaping Requirements for Vehicular Use Areas.
Ch 27 Pt 16
SIGNS
§ 27-1601
Conformance With Sign Provisions.
§ 27-1602
Area of Signs.
§ 27-1603
Illumination of Signs.
§ 27-1604
Location of Signs.
§ 27-1605
Types of Signs.
§ 27-1606
General Sign Regulations.
§ 27-1607
Signs in Residential Districts and PRDs.
§ 27-1608
Signs Permitted in the C-1, C-2, C-3 Commercial and I-1 Industrial Districts.
§ 27-1609
Temporary Signs.
§ 27-1610
Permit Requirements for Signs.
§ 27-1611
Removal of Signs.
§ 27-1612
Ross Township Signs.
Ch 27 Pt 17
MCKNIGHT ROAD TRANSPORTATION OVERLAY DISTRICT
§ 27-1701
McKnight Road TD-1 District.
Ch 27 Pt 18
ROCHESTER ROAD/LOWRIES RUN ROAD CONSERVATION CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICT
§ 27-1801
Establishment of Design Review Board.
§ 27-1802
Nonresidential Technical Review.
§ 27-1803
Minimum Data Required for Review.
§ 27-1804
Design Standards.
§ 27-1805
Conservation Corridor Use Standards.
Ch 27 Pt 19
ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS
§ 27-1901
Zoning Map Amendments.
Ch 27 Pt 20
SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
§ 27-2001
Purpose.
§ 27-2002
Applicability.
§ 27-2003
Permitted Zoning Districts.
§ 27-2004
Location Within a Property.
§ 27-2005
Design and Installation Standards.
§ 27-2006
Setback Requirements.
§ 27-2007
Height Restrictions.
§ 27-2008
Screening and Visibility.
§ 27-2009
Impervious Property Coverage Restrictions.
§ 27-2010
Nonconformance.
§ 27-2011
Signage and/or Graphic Content.
§ 27-2012
Performance Requirements.
§ 27-2013
Enforcement and Penalties.
§ 27-2014
Permit Requirements.
Ch 27 Pt 21
Mixed Use Zoning Overlay District
§ 27-2101
Purpose.
§ 27-2102
Areas of Overlay.
§ 27-2103
Application Procedure.
§ 27-2104
Use Regulations.
§ 27-2105
Area and Bulk Standards.
§ 27-2106
Design Standards.
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
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 Table of Use Regulations
Attachment 2 Residential Use Dimensional Regulations Table
Attachment 3 Commercial Use Dimensional Regulations Table
Attachment 4 - Design Details
Part 1
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
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§ 27-101
Title.
chevron_right
§ 27-102
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 27-103
Statement of Community Development Objectives.
chevron_right
§ 27-104
Relationship to the Strategic Plan.
chevron_right
§ 27-105
Conflict.
chevron_right
Part 2
INTERPRETATIONS AND DEFINITIONS
chevron_right
§ 27-201
Interpretation.
chevron_right
§ 27-202
Definitions.
chevron_right
Part 3
GENERAL PROVISIONS
chevron_right
§ 27-301
Conformance and Permits.
chevron_right
§ 27-302
Height, Occupancy, Lot and Yard Restrictions.
chevron_right
§ 27-303
Yards.
chevron_right
§ 27-304
Public Utility Lines.
chevron_right
§ 27-305
Uses Must Be on a Zoning Lot.
chevron_right
§ 27-306
Access Between Zoning Districts.
chevron_right
§ 27-307
Height Exceptions.
chevron_right
§ 27-308
Measuring Procedure.
chevron_right
§ 27-309
Regulations for the Utilization of Portable Storage Units and Dumpsters.
chevron_right
Part 4
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
chevron_right
§ 27-401
Specific Intent.
chevron_right
§ 27-402
Appointment and Powers of Zoning Officer.
chevron_right
§ 27-403
Occupancy Permits.
chevron_right
§ 27-404
Application Requirements for Occupancy Permits.
chevron_right
§ 27-405
Certificates of Occupancy.
chevron_right
§ 27-406
Registration of Nonconforming Uses and Structures.
chevron_right
§ 27-407
Appeal of Determination of Zoning Officer.
chevron_right
§ 27-408
Time Limitations.
chevron_right
§ 27-409
Request for Extension.
chevron_right
§ 27-410
Determination of Fees.
chevron_right
§ 27-411
Fee for Residential Development Review.
chevron_right
§ 27-412
Fee for Commercial or Industrial Development Review.
chevron_right
§ 27-413
Fee for Additional or Miscellaneous Applications.
chevron_right
§ 27-414
Complaints Regarding Violations.
chevron_right
§ 27-415
Enforcement Notice.
chevron_right
§ 27-416
Enforcement Remedies.
chevron_right
§ 27-417
Proof of Sewage Disposal.
chevron_right
Part 5
AMENDMENTS
chevron_right
§ 27-501
Enactment of Zoning Ordinance Amendments.
chevron_right
§ 27-502
Procedure for Landowner Curative Amendments.
chevron_right
§ 27-503
Procedure for Township Curative Amendments.
chevron_right
§ 27-504
Validity of Zoning Ordinance or Map; Substantive Questions; Landowner Appeals.
chevron_right
§ 27-505
Filing Fee.
chevron_right
§ 27-506
Application for Rezoning.
chevron_right
§ 27-507
Amendments.
chevron_right
§ 27-508
Applicability of Zoning Ordinance Amendments.
chevron_right
Part 6
ROSS TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD
chevron_right
§ 27-601
Zoning Hearing Board.
chevron_right
§ 27-602
Hearings.
chevron_right
§ 27-603
Mediation Option.
chevron_right
§ 27-604
Jurisdiction.
chevron_right
§ 27-605
Variances.
chevron_right
§ 27-606
Special Exceptions.
chevron_right
§ 27-607
Appeals to the Board.
chevron_right
Part 7
PLANNING COMMISSION
chevron_right
§ 27-701
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 27-702
Membership of the Planning Commission.
chevron_right
§ 27-703
Duties.
chevron_right
§ 27-704
Limitations.
chevron_right
§ 27-705
Conduct of Business.
chevron_right
§ 27-706
Review Process.
chevron_right
§ 27-707
Site Plan Review Procedure.
chevron_right
Part 8
ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS
note
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§ 27-801
Establishment of Zoning Districts.
chevron_right
§ 27-802
Ross Township Zoning Map.
chevron_right
§ 27-803
Land Annexed or Otherwise Acquired.
chevron_right
§ 27-804
Statement of Purpose for the Zoning Districts.
chevron_right
§ 27-805
Transitional Uses.
chevron_right
Part 9
ZONING USE DISTRICT REGULATIONS
chevron_right
§ 27-901
Applicability of Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 27-902
Uses Permitted by Right, Special Exceptions, Conditional Uses and Uses Not Permitted.
chevron_right
§ 27-903
Uses Subject to Other Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 27-904
Similar Uses Within a District.
chevron_right
§ 27-905
Table of Use Regulations.
note
chevron_right
§ 27-906
Use Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 27-907
Residential Use Dimensional Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 27-908
Commercial Use Dimensional Regulations.
chevron_right
Part 10
ZONING DISTRICT DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
chevron_right
§ 27-1001
Lot Area or Yard Required.
chevron_right
§ 27-1002
Minimum Lot Size.
chevron_right
§ 27-1003
Exceptions to Minimum Lot Sizes.
chevron_right
§ 27-1004
Minimum Lot Width.
chevron_right
§ 27-1005
Traffic Visibility Across Corners.
chevron_right
§ 27-1006
Front Yard Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-1007
Side Yard Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-1008
Rear Yard Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-1009
Exceptions for Existing Alignment.
chevron_right
§ 27-1010
Fence, Privacy; Fence, Security; or Fence, Ornamental.
chevron_right
Part 11
(RESERVED)
chevron_right
§ 27-1101
(Reserved)
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Part 12
CONDITIONAL USES
chevron_right
§ 27-1201
Location and Specific Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-1202
Condition and Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-1203
Procedure.
chevron_right
Part 13
NONCONFORMANCE
chevron_right
§ 27-1301
Registration.
chevron_right
§ 27-1302
Continuation.
chevron_right
§ 27-1303
Extension or Expansion.
chevron_right
§ 27-1304
Reconstruction or Restoration.
chevron_right
§ 27-1305
Abandonment.
chevron_right
§ 27-1306
Change.
chevron_right
Part 14
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
chevron_right
§ 27-1401
Applicability.
chevron_right
§ 27-1402
Environmental Performance Standards.
chevron_right
§ 27-1403
Buffer Yards.
chevron_right
§ 27-1404
Storage and Waste Disposal.
chevron_right
§ 27-1405
Glare.
chevron_right
§ 27-1406
Odor.
chevron_right
§ 27-1407
Smoke.
chevron_right
§ 27-1408
Dust, Fumes, Vapors, and Gases.
chevron_right
§ 27-1409
Noise.
chevron_right
§ 27-1410
Heat, Cold, Dampness or Movement of Air.
chevron_right
§ 27-1411
Electrical Disturbance or Radioactivity.
chevron_right
Part 15
PARKING AND LOADING STANDARDS
chevron_right
§ 27-1501
General Regulations Applying to Required Off-Street Parking Facilities.
chevron_right
§ 27-1502
Design Standards.
chevron_right
§ 27-1503
Off-Street Loading.
chevron_right
§ 27-1504
Design Layout of Off-Street Loading Facilities.
chevron_right
§ 27-1505
Perimeter Landscaping Requirements for Vehicular Use Areas.
chevron_right
Part 16
SIGNS
chevron_right
§ 27-1601
Conformance With Sign Provisions.
chevron_right
§ 27-1602
Area of Signs.
chevron_right
§ 27-1603
Illumination of Signs.
chevron_right
§ 27-1604
Location of Signs.
chevron_right
§ 27-1605
Types of Signs.
chevron_right
§ 27-1606
General Sign Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 27-1607
Signs in Residential Districts and PRDs.
chevron_right
§ 27-1608
Signs Permitted in the C-1, C-2, C-3 Commercial and I-1 Industrial Districts.
chevron_right
§ 27-1609
Temporary Signs.
chevron_right
§ 27-1610
Permit Requirements for Signs.
chevron_right
§ 27-1611
Removal of Signs.
chevron_right
§ 27-1612
Ross Township Signs.
chevron_right
Part 17
MCKNIGHT ROAD TRANSPORTATION OVERLAY DISTRICT
chevron_right
§ 27-1701
McKnight Road TD-1 District.
chevron_right
Part 18
ROCHESTER ROAD/LOWRIES RUN ROAD CONSERVATION CORRIDOR OVERLAY DISTRICT
chevron_right
§ 27-1801
Establishment of Design Review Board.
chevron_right
§ 27-1802
Nonresidential Technical Review.
chevron_right
§ 27-1803
Minimum Data Required for Review.
chevron_right
§ 27-1804
Design Standards.
chevron_right
§ 27-1805
Conservation Corridor Use Standards.
chevron_right
Part 19
ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS
chevron_right
§ 27-1901
Zoning Map Amendments.
chevron_right
Part 20
SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS
chevron_right
§ 27-2001
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 27-2002
Applicability.
chevron_right
§ 27-2003
Permitted Zoning Districts.
chevron_right
§ 27-2004
Location Within a Property.
chevron_right
§ 27-2005
Design and Installation Standards.
chevron_right
§ 27-2006
Setback Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-2007
Height Restrictions.
chevron_right
§ 27-2008
Screening and Visibility.
chevron_right
§ 27-2009
Impervious Property Coverage Restrictions.
chevron_right
§ 27-2010
Nonconformance.
chevron_right
§ 27-2011
Signage and/or Graphic Content.
chevron_right
§ 27-2012
Performance Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-2013
Enforcement and Penalties.
chevron_right
§ 27-2014
Permit Requirements.
chevron_right
Part 21
Mixed Use Zoning Overlay District
chevron_right
§ 27-2101
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 27-2102
Areas of Overlay.
chevron_right
§ 27-2103
Application Procedure.
chevron_right
§ 27-2104
Use Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 27-2105
Area and Bulk Standards.
chevron_right
§ 27-2106
Design Standards.
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