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2022-09-06
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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
(Reserved)
Ch 10
Health and Safety
Ch 11
Housing
Ch 12
Geothermal Heating Systems
Ch 13
Licenses, Permits and General Business Regulations
Ch 14
(Reserved)
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
INTERPRETATION; DEFINITIONS; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES
§ 27-101
Interpretation and Definitions.
§ 27-102
Statement of Community Development Objectives.
Ch 27 Pt 2
ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS; OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
§ 27-201
Official Zoning Map.
§ 27-202
Replacement of the Official Zoning Map.
Ch 27 Pt 3
RULES FOR INTERPRETATION OF DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
§ 27-301
Specific Rules.
Ch 27 Pt 4
APPLICATION OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS
§ 27-401
Introduction.
§ 27-402
Conformity to Regulations.
§ 27-403
Restrictions.
§ 27-404
Inclusion of Parts of Yards, Open Spaces, or Off-Street Parking or Loading Space.
§ 27-405
Reduction of Yards or Lots.
§ 27-406
Uses Not Permitted or Prohibited.
§ 27-407
Annexations.
Ch 27 Pt 5
USE DISTRICTS
§ 27-501
Classification of Districts.
Ch 27 Pt 6
R - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-601
Intent.
§ 27-602
Permitted Uses.
§ 27-603
Lot Area, Building Height, and Yard Requirements.
§ 27-604
Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements.
§ 27-605
Limitations of Signs.
Ch 27 Pt 7
C - COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-701
Intent.
§ 27-702
Permitted Uses.
§ 27-703
Performance Required.
§ 27-704
Lot Area, Building Height, and Yard Requirements.
§ 27-705
Minimum Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements.
§ 27-706
Limitations of Signs.
Ch 27 Pt 8
M - MANUFACTURING DISTRICT
§ 27-801
Intent.
§ 27-802
Permitted Uses.
§ 27-803
Lot Area, Building Height, and Yard Requirements.
§ 27-804
Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements.
§ 27-805
Limitations of Signs.
Ch 27 Pt 9
NONCONFORMITIES
§ 27-901
Intent.
§ 27-902
Nonconforming Lots of Record.
§ 27-903
Nonconforming Uses of Land (or Land With Minor Structures Only).
§ 27-904
Nonconforming Structures.
§ 27-905
Nonconforming Uses of Structures or of Structures and Premises in Combination.
§ 27-906
Repairs and Maintenance.
§ 27-907
Uses Under Special Exception Provisions Not Nonconforming Uses.
§ 27-908
Identification and Registration of Nonconforming Uses, Buildings, and Structures.
Ch 27 Pt 10
SUPPLEMENTARY DISTRICT REGULATIONS
§ 27-1001
Visibility at Intersections.
§ 27-1002
Fences, Walls, and Hedges.
§ 27-1003
Accessory Buildings.
§ 27-1004
Erection of More Than One Principal Structure on a Lot.
§ 27-1005
Exception to Height Regulations.
§ 27-1006
Structure to Have Access.
§ 27-1007
Parking, Storage, or Use of Major Recreational Equipment.
§ 27-1008
Parking and Storage of Certain Vehicles.
§ 27-1009
Front Yard Exceptions.
§ 27-1010
Corner Lot Restriction.
§ 27-1011
Lot Area and Lot Width for Lots Not Served With Public Water and/or Sanitary Sewers.
§ 27-1012
Projections Into Yards.
§ 27-1013
Accessory Uses.
§ 27-1014
Municipal Uses.
§ 27-1015
Public Utilities Exempt.
§ 27-1016
Home Occupation Regulations.
§ 27-1017
Exceptions to Minimum Lot Sizes.
§ 27-1018
Gasoline Pumps and All Other Service Equipment.
§ 27-1019
Adult Book Stores, Adult Theaters.
§ 27-1020
Transient Rentals.
Ch 27 Pt 11
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
§ 27-1101
Off-Street Parking Facilities.
§ 27-1102
Continuation of Parking Facilities.
§ 27-1103
Standards and Definitions.
§ 27-1104
Schedule of Required Off-Street Parking Spaces.
§ 27-1105
Separate or Combined Use of Facilities.
§ 27-1106
Parking and Garage Facilities for Residents.
§ 27-1107
Access Drives to Parking Areas.
§ 27-1108
Improvements to Parking and Loading Areas.
§ 27-1109
Illumination of Parking and Loading Areas.
§ 27-1110
Approval of Parking and Loading Plans.
Ch 27 Pt 12
SIGNS AND ADVERTISING STRUCTURES
§ 27-1201
Introduction.
§ 27-1202
Area of Sign.
§ 27-1203
General Regulations.
§ 27-1204
Signs in Residential District.
§ 27-1205
Signs in Commercial and Industrial Districts.
Ch 27 Pt 13
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT; BUILDING PERMITS AND CERTIFICATES OF ZONING COMPLIANCE
§ 27-1301
Administration and Enforcement.
§ 27-1302
Building Permits Required.
§ 27-1303
Application for Building Permit.
§ 27-1304
Certificates of Zoning Compliance for New, Altered, or Nonconforming Uses.
§ 27-1305
Temporary Use Permits.
§ 27-1306
Expiration of Building Permit.
§ 27-1307
Construction and Use to Be Provided in Application, Plans, Permits, and Certificates of Zoning Compliance.
Ch 27 Pt 14
ZONING HEARING BOARD: ESTABLISHMENT AND PROCEDURE
§ 27-1401
Establishment of Board.
§ 27-1402
Hearings.
§ 27-1403
Parties Appellant Before the Board.
§ 27-1404
Time Limitations.
§ 27-1405
Stay of Proceedings.
Ch 27 Pt 15
ZONING HEARING BOARD: POWERS AND DUTIES
§ 27-1501
Administrative Review.
§ 27-1502
Special Exceptions; Conditions Governing Applications; Procedures.
§ 27-1503
Variances; Conditions Governing Applications; Procedures.
§ 27-1504
Board Has Powers of Administrative Official on Appeals; Reversing Decision of Administrative Official.
Ch 27 Pt 16
APPEALS FROM THE ZONING HEARING BOARD
§ 27-1601
Appeals.
Ch 27 Pt 17
APPEALS
§ 27-1701
Duties of Administrative Official, Zoning Hearing Board, Township Commissioners and Courts on Matters of Appeal.
Ch 27 Pt 18
FEES, CHARGES, AND EXPENSES
§ 27-1801
Schedule of Fees, Charges, and Expenses.
Ch 27 Pt 19
AMENDMENTS
§ 27-1901
Enactment of Zoning Ordinance Amendments.
Ch 27 Pt 20
INTERPRETATION; VIOLATIONS AND SEPARABILITY
§ 27-2001
Provisions of Chapter Declared to Be Minimum Requirements.
§ 27-2002
Complaints Regarding Violations.
§ 27-2003
Enforcement Notice.
§ 27-2004
Causes of Action.
§ 27-2005
Enforcement Remedies.
Appendix
Apx A
Adjustments to Township Boundaries
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
Street Lighting
Apx I
Streets
Apx J
Water
Apx K
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 Zoning Map Amendments
Part 1
INTERPRETATION; DEFINITIONS; COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES
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§ 27-101
Interpretation and Definitions.
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§ 27-102
Statement of Community Development Objectives.
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Part 2
ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS; OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
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§ 27-201
Official Zoning Map.
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§ 27-202
Replacement of the Official Zoning Map.
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Part 3
RULES FOR INTERPRETATION OF DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
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§ 27-301
Specific Rules.
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Part 4
APPLICATION OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS
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§ 27-401
Introduction.
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§ 27-402
Conformity to Regulations.
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§ 27-403
Restrictions.
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§ 27-404
Inclusion of Parts of Yards, Open Spaces, or Off-Street Parking or Loading Space.
chevron_right
§ 27-405
Reduction of Yards or Lots.
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§ 27-406
Uses Not Permitted or Prohibited.
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§ 27-407
Annexations.
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Part 5
USE DISTRICTS
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§ 27-501
Classification of Districts.
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Part 6
R - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
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§ 27-601
Intent.
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§ 27-602
Permitted Uses.
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§ 27-603
Lot Area, Building Height, and Yard Requirements.
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§ 27-604
Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements.
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§ 27-605
Limitations of Signs.
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Part 7
C - COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
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§ 27-701
Intent.
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§ 27-702
Permitted Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-703
Performance Required.
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§ 27-704
Lot Area, Building Height, and Yard Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-705
Minimum Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-706
Limitations of Signs.
chevron_right
Part 8
M - MANUFACTURING DISTRICT
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§ 27-801
Intent.
chevron_right
§ 27-802
Permitted Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-803
Lot Area, Building Height, and Yard Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-804
Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-805
Limitations of Signs.
chevron_right
Part 9
NONCONFORMITIES
chevron_right
§ 27-901
Intent.
chevron_right
§ 27-902
Nonconforming Lots of Record.
chevron_right
§ 27-903
Nonconforming Uses of Land (or Land With Minor Structures Only).
chevron_right
§ 27-904
Nonconforming Structures.
chevron_right
§ 27-905
Nonconforming Uses of Structures or of Structures and Premises in Combination.
chevron_right
§ 27-906
Repairs and Maintenance.
chevron_right
§ 27-907
Uses Under Special Exception Provisions Not Nonconforming Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-908
Identification and Registration of Nonconforming Uses, Buildings, and Structures.
chevron_right
Part 10
SUPPLEMENTARY DISTRICT REGULATIONS
chevron_right
§ 27-1001
Visibility at Intersections.
chevron_right
§ 27-1002
Fences, Walls, and Hedges.
chevron_right
§ 27-1003
Accessory Buildings.
chevron_right
§ 27-1004
Erection of More Than One Principal Structure on a Lot.
chevron_right
§ 27-1005
Exception to Height Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 27-1006
Structure to Have Access.
chevron_right
§ 27-1007
Parking, Storage, or Use of Major Recreational Equipment.
chevron_right
§ 27-1008
Parking and Storage of Certain Vehicles.
chevron_right
§ 27-1009
Front Yard Exceptions.
chevron_right
§ 27-1010
Corner Lot Restriction.
chevron_right
§ 27-1011
Lot Area and Lot Width for Lots Not Served With Public Water and/or Sanitary Sewers.
chevron_right
§ 27-1012
Projections Into Yards.
chevron_right
§ 27-1013
Accessory Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-1014
Municipal Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-1015
Public Utilities Exempt.
chevron_right
§ 27-1016
Home Occupation Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 27-1017
Exceptions to Minimum Lot Sizes.
chevron_right
§ 27-1018
Gasoline Pumps and All Other Service Equipment.
chevron_right
§ 27-1019
Adult Book Stores, Adult Theaters.
chevron_right
§ 27-1020
Transient Rentals.
chevron_right
Part 11
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
chevron_right
§ 27-1101
Off-Street Parking Facilities.
chevron_right
§ 27-1102
Continuation of Parking Facilities.
chevron_right
§ 27-1103
Standards and Definitions.
chevron_right
§ 27-1104
Schedule of Required Off-Street Parking Spaces.
chevron_right
§ 27-1105
Separate or Combined Use of Facilities.
chevron_right
§ 27-1106
Parking and Garage Facilities for Residents.
chevron_right
§ 27-1107
Access Drives to Parking Areas.
chevron_right
§ 27-1108
Improvements to Parking and Loading Areas.
chevron_right
§ 27-1109
Illumination of Parking and Loading Areas.
chevron_right
§ 27-1110
Approval of Parking and Loading Plans.
chevron_right
Part 12
SIGNS AND ADVERTISING STRUCTURES
chevron_right
§ 27-1201
Introduction.
chevron_right
§ 27-1202
Area of Sign.
chevron_right
§ 27-1203
General Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 27-1204
Signs in Residential District.
chevron_right
§ 27-1205
Signs in Commercial and Industrial Districts.
chevron_right
Part 13
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT; BUILDING PERMITS AND CERTIFICATES OF ZONING COMPLIANCE
chevron_right
§ 27-1301
Administration and Enforcement.
chevron_right
§ 27-1302
Building Permits Required.
chevron_right
§ 27-1303
Application for Building Permit.
chevron_right
§ 27-1304
Certificates of Zoning Compliance for New, Altered, or Nonconforming Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-1305
Temporary Use Permits.
chevron_right
§ 27-1306
Expiration of Building Permit.
chevron_right
§ 27-1307
Construction and Use to Be Provided in Application, Plans, Permits, and Certificates of Zoning Compliance.
chevron_right
Part 14
ZONING HEARING BOARD: ESTABLISHMENT AND PROCEDURE
chevron_right
§ 27-1401
Establishment of Board.
chevron_right
§ 27-1402
Hearings.
chevron_right
§ 27-1403
Parties Appellant Before the Board.
chevron_right
§ 27-1404
Time Limitations.
chevron_right
§ 27-1405
Stay of Proceedings.
chevron_right
Part 15
ZONING HEARING BOARD: POWERS AND DUTIES
chevron_right
§ 27-1501
Administrative Review.
chevron_right
§ 27-1502
Special Exceptions; Conditions Governing Applications; Procedures.
chevron_right
§ 27-1503
Variances; Conditions Governing Applications; Procedures.
chevron_right
§ 27-1504
Board Has Powers of Administrative Official on Appeals; Reversing Decision of Administrative Official.
chevron_right
Part 16
APPEALS FROM THE ZONING HEARING BOARD
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§ 27-1601
Appeals.
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Part 17
APPEALS
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§ 27-1701
Duties of Administrative Official, Zoning Hearing Board, Township Commissioners and Courts on Matters of Appeal.
chevron_right
Part 18
FEES, CHARGES, AND EXPENSES
chevron_right
§ 27-1801
Schedule of Fees, Charges, and Expenses.
chevron_right
Part 19
AMENDMENTS
chevron_right
§ 27-1901
Enactment of Zoning Ordinance Amendments.
chevron_right
Part 20
INTERPRETATION; VIOLATIONS AND SEPARABILITY
chevron_right
§ 27-2001
Provisions of Chapter Declared to Be Minimum Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-2002
Complaints Regarding Violations.
chevron_right
§ 27-2003
Enforcement Notice.
chevron_right
§ 27-2004
Causes of Action.
chevron_right
§ 27-2005
Enforcement Remedies.
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