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Township of Baldwin, PA
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2023-03-22 *
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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
Buildings
Ch 5
Code Enforcement
Ch 6
Conduct
Ch 7
Fire Prevention and Fire Protection
Ch 8
Floodplain Management
Ch 9
Grading and Excavating
Ch 10
Health and Safety
Ch 11
(Reserved)
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
Stormwater Management
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
Swimming Pools
Ch 24
Taxation, Special
Ch 25
Trees
Ch 26
(Reserved)
Ch 27
Zoning
Ch 27 Pt 1
INTRODUCTION
§ 27-101
Short Title.
§ 27-102
Map.
§ 27-103
Purpose and Scope.
Ch 27 Pt 2
DEFINITIONS
§ 27-201
Definitions.
Ch 27 Pt 3
DISTRICTS
§ 27-301
Designations.
§ 27-302
Boundaries Shown on Map.
§ 27-303
Boundary Interpretation.
§ 27-304
Boundary Tolerances.
Ch 27 Pt 4
R-1 RESIDENCE DISTRICTS
§ 27-401
Applicability.
§ 27-402
Permitted Uses.
§ 27-403
Minimum Lot Area for Dwelling.
§ 27-404
Minimum Setback Distance.
§ 27-405
Maximum Building Area.
§ 27-406
Minimum Lot Coverage for Dwellings.
§ 27-407
Front Yard Depth.
§ 27-408
Side Yard Width.
§ 27-409
Rear Yard Depth.
§ 27-410
Maximum Building Height.
§ 27-411
Minimum Dwelling Height.
§ 27-412
Depth and Height Exceptions.
§ 27-413
Parking.
§ 27-414
Accessory Buildings.
§ 27-415
Satellite Dish or Parabolic Dish Antennas.
Ch 27 Pt 5
R-2 RESIDENCE DISTRICTS
§ 27-501
Applicability.
§ 27-502
Permitted Uses.
§ 27-503
Minimum Lot Area for Dwellings.
§ 27-504
Minimum Setback Distance.
§ 27-505
Maximum Building Area.
§ 27-506
Minimum Lot Coverage for Dwellings.
§ 27-507
Front Yard Depth.
§ 27-508
Side Yard Width.
§ 27-509
Rear Yard Depth.
§ 27-510
Maximum Building Height.
§ 27-511
Minimum Dwelling Height.
§ 27-512
Width and Depth Exceptions.
§ 27-513
Parking.
§ 27-514
Accessory Buildings.
§ 27-515
Satellite or Parabolic Dish Antennas.
Ch 27 Pt 6
R-3 RESIDENCE DISTRICTS
§ 27-601
Applicability.
§ 27-602
Permitted Uses.
§ 27-603
Minimum Lot Area for Dwellings.
§ 27-604
Minimum Setback Distance.
§ 27-605
Maximum Building Area.
§ 27-606
Minimum Lot Coverage for Dwellings.
§ 27-607
Front Yard Depth.
§ 27-608
Side Yard Width.
§ 27-609
Rear Yard Depth.
§ 27-610
Maximum Building Height.
§ 27-611
Minimum Dwelling Height.
§ 27-612
Width and Depth Exceptions.
§ 27-613
Parking.
§ 27-614
Accessory Buildings.
§ 27-615
Satellite or Parabolic Dish Antennas.
Ch 27 Pt 7
C - COMMERCIAL AND LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
§ 27-701
Applicability.
§ 27-702
Permitted Uses.
§ 27-703
Prohibited Uses.
§ 27-704
Permitted Residential Uses.
§ 27-705
Front, Rear and Side Yard Requirements.
§ 27-706
Height Requirements.
§ 27-707
View Obstruction.
§ 27-708
House Trailer Use Restricted.
§ 27-709
Signs.
§ 27-710
Parking and Storage of Vehicles or Equipment.
Ch 27 Pt 8
YARD, COURTS OPEN SPACES; PROJECTIONS INTO YARDS, FENCES, WALLS, RETAINING WALLS, SCREENINGS
§ 27-801
Yards, Courts, and Open Spaces.
§ 27-802
Projections Into Front Yards.
§ 27-803
Projections Into Side Yards.
§ 27-804
Projections Into Rear Yards.
§ 27-805
Enclosure of Existing Porches.
§ 27-806
Fences, Walls, Retaining Walls and Screening.
Ch 27 Pt 9
NONCONFORMING USES, STRUCTURES AND LOTS
§ 27-901
Applicability.
§ 27-902
Nonconforming Uses.
§ 27-903
Nonconforming Structures.
§ 27-904
Nonconforming Lots.
§ 27-905
Registration of Nonconformity.
Ch 27 Pt 10
SIGNS
§ 27-1001
Purpose and Scope.
§ 27-1002
Prohibited Signs.
§ 27-1003
Permit Required.
§ 27-1004
Signs Not Requiring Permits.
§ 27-1005
Maintenance.
§ 27-1006
Illumination.
§ 27-1007
Changeable Copy.
§ 27-1008
Signs Permitted in All Zones.
§ 27-1009
Signs Permitted in Residential Zones.
§ 27-1010
Commercial and Industrial.
§ 27-1011
Compliance with Codes.
§ 27-1012
Zoning Officer.
§ 27-1013
Applications for Permits.
§ 27-1014
Issuance and Denial.
§ 27-1015
Conditions of Permit Issuance.
Ch 27 Pt 11
ADMINISTRATION
§ 27-1101
Zoning Officer; Appointment.
§ 27-1102
Duties of Zoning Officer.
§ 27-1103
Building Permits; When Required.
§ 27-1104
Zoning Certificates.
§ 27-1105
Application for Building Permit.
§ 27-1106
Decision on Permit Application; Time Limit.
§ 27-1107
Posting of Permit at Work Site.
§ 27-1108
Conditions for Continuance of Building Permit; Rights Reserved by Township.
§ 27-1109
Zoning Permits and Occupancy Permits (Certificate of Occupancy); Inspection of Site.
§ 27-1110
Record of Building Permits, Zoning Permits and Certificates of Occupancy.
§ 27-1111
Vacancy in Position of Zoning Officer.
Ch 27 Pt 12
CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS
§ 27-1201
Right to Amend or Repeal.
§ 27-1202
Public Hearing.
Ch 27 Pt 13
ZONING HEARING BOARD
§ 27-1301
Establishment; Terms of Office; Removal; Vacancies.
§ 27-1302
Rules and Regulations; Meetings; Record of Proceedings.
§ 27-1303
Appeals to the Zoning Hearing Board.
§ 27-1304
Powers of the Zoning Hearing Board.
§ 27-1305
Fee Schedule.
§ 27-1306
Expiration of Approval of Use Granted by Special Exception.
Ch 27 Pt 14
GENERAL
§ 27-1401
Buildings Exempt from Regulations.
§ 27-1402
Interpretation and Application of Regulations.
Ch 27 Pt 15
PENALTIES, ENFORCEMENT NOTICES, REMEDIES, AND SEVERABILITY
§ 27-1501
Penalties.
§ 27-1502
Enforcement Notice.
§ 27-1503
Remedies.
Ch 27 Pt 16
CONDITIONAL USES
§ 27-1601
Conditional Use.
§ 27-1602
Approval of Conditional Uses.
§ 27-1603
Contents and Time for Conditional Use Application.
§ 27-1604
Review of Application.
§ 27-1605
Expiration of Conditional Use Approval.
§ 27-1606
Compliance.
§ 27-1607
Notification.
§ 27-1608
Establishing Certain Location for Facilities.
§ 27-1609
Adult Entertainment Establishments.
Ch 27 Pt 17
SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS ALLEGHENY COUNTY AIRPORT OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT
§ 27-1701
Purpose.
§ 27-1702
Purpose; Relation to Other Zone Districts.
§ 27-1703
Establishment of Allegheny County Airport Overlay Zoning District.
§ 27-1704
Permit Applications.
§ 27-1705
Variance.
§ 27-1706
Use Restrictions.
§ 27-1707
Pre-Existing Nonconforming Uses.
§ 27-1708
Obstruction Marking and Lighting.
§ 27-1709
Conflicting Regulations.
Appendix
Ch A
Debt and Bond Issues
Ch B
Franchises and Services
Ch C
Governmental and Intergovernmental Affairs
Ch D
Plan Approval
Ch E
Public Property
Ch F
Sewers
Ch G
Streets and Sidewalks
Ch H
Water
Ch I
Zoning; Prior Ordinances
Key to the Disposition of All Ordinances
Ch KO
Key to the Disposition of All Ordinances
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Chapter 27
Zoning
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Airport Zone Maps
Attachment 2 - Zoning Map Amendments
Attachment 3 - Zoning Map
Part 1
INTRODUCTION
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§ 27-101
Short Title.
chevron_right
§ 27-102
Map.
chevron_right
§ 27-103
Purpose and Scope.
chevron_right
Part 2
DEFINITIONS
chevron_right
§ 27-201
Definitions.
chevron_right
Part 3
DISTRICTS
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§ 27-301
Designations.
chevron_right
§ 27-302
Boundaries Shown on Map.
chevron_right
§ 27-303
Boundary Interpretation.
chevron_right
§ 27-304
Boundary Tolerances.
chevron_right
Part 4
R-1 RESIDENCE DISTRICTS
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§ 27-401
Applicability.
chevron_right
§ 27-402
Permitted Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-403
Minimum Lot Area for Dwelling.
chevron_right
§ 27-404
Minimum Setback Distance.
chevron_right
§ 27-405
Maximum Building Area.
chevron_right
§ 27-406
Minimum Lot Coverage for Dwellings.
chevron_right
§ 27-407
Front Yard Depth.
chevron_right
§ 27-408
Side Yard Width.
chevron_right
§ 27-409
Rear Yard Depth.
chevron_right
§ 27-410
Maximum Building Height.
chevron_right
§ 27-411
Minimum Dwelling Height.
chevron_right
§ 27-412
Depth and Height Exceptions.
chevron_right
§ 27-413
Parking.
chevron_right
§ 27-414
Accessory Buildings.
chevron_right
§ 27-415
Satellite Dish or Parabolic Dish Antennas.
chevron_right
Part 5
R-2 RESIDENCE DISTRICTS
chevron_right
§ 27-501
Applicability.
chevron_right
§ 27-502
Permitted Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-503
Minimum Lot Area for Dwellings.
chevron_right
§ 27-504
Minimum Setback Distance.
chevron_right
§ 27-505
Maximum Building Area.
chevron_right
§ 27-506
Minimum Lot Coverage for Dwellings.
chevron_right
§ 27-507
Front Yard Depth.
chevron_right
§ 27-508
Side Yard Width.
chevron_right
§ 27-509
Rear Yard Depth.
chevron_right
§ 27-510
Maximum Building Height.
chevron_right
§ 27-511
Minimum Dwelling Height.
chevron_right
§ 27-512
Width and Depth Exceptions.
chevron_right
§ 27-513
Parking.
chevron_right
§ 27-514
Accessory Buildings.
chevron_right
§ 27-515
Satellite or Parabolic Dish Antennas.
chevron_right
Part 6
R-3 RESIDENCE DISTRICTS
chevron_right
§ 27-601
Applicability.
chevron_right
§ 27-602
Permitted Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-603
Minimum Lot Area for Dwellings.
chevron_right
§ 27-604
Minimum Setback Distance.
chevron_right
§ 27-605
Maximum Building Area.
chevron_right
§ 27-606
Minimum Lot Coverage for Dwellings.
chevron_right
§ 27-607
Front Yard Depth.
chevron_right
§ 27-608
Side Yard Width.
chevron_right
§ 27-609
Rear Yard Depth.
chevron_right
§ 27-610
Maximum Building Height.
chevron_right
§ 27-611
Minimum Dwelling Height.
chevron_right
§ 27-612
Width and Depth Exceptions.
chevron_right
§ 27-613
Parking.
chevron_right
§ 27-614
Accessory Buildings.
chevron_right
§ 27-615
Satellite or Parabolic Dish Antennas.
chevron_right
Part 7
C - COMMERCIAL AND LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
chevron_right
§ 27-701
Applicability.
chevron_right
§ 27-702
Permitted Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-703
Prohibited Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-704
Permitted Residential Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-705
Front, Rear and Side Yard Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-706
Height Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-707
View Obstruction.
chevron_right
§ 27-708
House Trailer Use Restricted.
chevron_right
§ 27-709
Signs.
chevron_right
§ 27-710
Parking and Storage of Vehicles or Equipment.
chevron_right
Part 8
YARD, COURTS OPEN SPACES; PROJECTIONS INTO YARDS, FENCES, WALLS, RETAINING WALLS, SCREENINGS
chevron_right
§ 27-801
Yards, Courts, and Open Spaces.
chevron_right
§ 27-802
Projections Into Front Yards.
chevron_right
§ 27-803
Projections Into Side Yards.
chevron_right
§ 27-804
Projections Into Rear Yards.
chevron_right
§ 27-805
Enclosure of Existing Porches.
chevron_right
§ 27-806
Fences, Walls, Retaining Walls and Screening.
chevron_right
Part 9
NONCONFORMING USES, STRUCTURES AND LOTS
chevron_right
§ 27-901
Applicability.
chevron_right
§ 27-902
Nonconforming Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-903
Nonconforming Structures.
chevron_right
§ 27-904
Nonconforming Lots.
chevron_right
§ 27-905
Registration of Nonconformity.
chevron_right
Part 10
SIGNS
chevron_right
§ 27-1001
Purpose and Scope.
chevron_right
§ 27-1002
Prohibited Signs.
chevron_right
§ 27-1003
Permit Required.
chevron_right
§ 27-1004
Signs Not Requiring Permits.
chevron_right
§ 27-1005
Maintenance.
chevron_right
§ 27-1006
Illumination.
chevron_right
§ 27-1007
Changeable Copy.
chevron_right
§ 27-1008
Signs Permitted in All Zones.
chevron_right
§ 27-1009
Signs Permitted in Residential Zones.
chevron_right
§ 27-1010
Commercial and Industrial.
chevron_right
§ 27-1011
Compliance with Codes.
chevron_right
§ 27-1012
Zoning Officer.
chevron_right
§ 27-1013
Applications for Permits.
chevron_right
§ 27-1014
Issuance and Denial.
chevron_right
§ 27-1015
Conditions of Permit Issuance.
chevron_right
Part 11
ADMINISTRATION
chevron_right
§ 27-1101
Zoning Officer; Appointment.
chevron_right
§ 27-1102
Duties of Zoning Officer.
chevron_right
§ 27-1103
Building Permits; When Required.
chevron_right
§ 27-1104
Zoning Certificates.
chevron_right
§ 27-1105
Application for Building Permit.
chevron_right
§ 27-1106
Decision on Permit Application; Time Limit.
chevron_right
§ 27-1107
Posting of Permit at Work Site.
chevron_right
§ 27-1108
Conditions for Continuance of Building Permit; Rights Reserved by Township.
chevron_right
§ 27-1109
Zoning Permits and Occupancy Permits (Certificate of Occupancy); Inspection of Site.
chevron_right
§ 27-1110
Record of Building Permits, Zoning Permits and Certificates of Occupancy.
chevron_right
§ 27-1111
Vacancy in Position of Zoning Officer.
chevron_right
Part 12
CHANGES AND AMENDMENTS
chevron_right
§ 27-1201
Right to Amend or Repeal.
chevron_right
§ 27-1202
Public Hearing.
chevron_right
Part 13
ZONING HEARING BOARD
chevron_right
§ 27-1301
Establishment; Terms of Office; Removal; Vacancies.
chevron_right
§ 27-1302
Rules and Regulations; Meetings; Record of Proceedings.
chevron_right
§ 27-1303
Appeals to the Zoning Hearing Board.
chevron_right
§ 27-1304
Powers of the Zoning Hearing Board.
chevron_right
§ 27-1305
Fee Schedule.
chevron_right
§ 27-1306
Expiration of Approval of Use Granted by Special Exception.
chevron_right
Part 14
GENERAL
chevron_right
§ 27-1401
Buildings Exempt from Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 27-1402
Interpretation and Application of Regulations.
chevron_right
Part 15
PENALTIES, ENFORCEMENT NOTICES, REMEDIES, AND SEVERABILITY
chevron_right
§ 27-1501
Penalties.
chevron_right
§ 27-1502
Enforcement Notice.
chevron_right
§ 27-1503
Remedies.
chevron_right
Part 16
CONDITIONAL USES
chevron_right
§ 27-1601
Conditional Use.
chevron_right
§ 27-1602
Approval of Conditional Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-1603
Contents and Time for Conditional Use Application.
chevron_right
§ 27-1604
Review of Application.
chevron_right
§ 27-1605
Expiration of Conditional Use Approval.
chevron_right
§ 27-1606
Compliance.
chevron_right
§ 27-1607
Notification.
chevron_right
§ 27-1608
Establishing Certain Location for Facilities.
chevron_right
§ 27-1609
Adult Entertainment Establishments.
chevron_right
Part 17
SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS ALLEGHENY COUNTY AIRPORT OVERLAY ZONING DISTRICT
chevron_right
§ 27-1701
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 27-1702
Purpose; Relation to Other Zone Districts.
chevron_right
§ 27-1703
Establishment of Allegheny County Airport Overlay Zoning District.
chevron_right
§ 27-1704
Permit Applications.
chevron_right
§ 27-1705
Variance.
chevron_right
§ 27-1706
Use Restrictions.
chevron_right
§ 27-1707
Pre-Existing Nonconforming Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-1708
Obstruction Marking and Lighting.
chevron_right
§ 27-1709
Conflicting Regulations.
chevron_right