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Borough of Jonestown, PA
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2021-10-05
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Municipal Code
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Chapter 27 Zoning
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
(Reserved)
Ch 9
(Reserved)
Ch 10
Health and Safety
Ch 11
(Reserved)
Ch 12
(Reserved)
Ch 13
Licenses, Permits and General Business Regulations
Ch 14
Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks
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
(Reserved)
Ch 23
(Reserved)
Ch 24
Taxation, Special
Ch 25
(Reserved)
Ch 26
Water
Ch 27
Zoning
Ch 27 Pt 1
GENERAL PROVISIONS
ยงย 27-101
Short Title.
ยงย 27-102
Purpose.
ยงย 27-103
Community Development Objectives.
ยงย 27-104
Planned Unit Development.
Ch 27 Pt 2
DEFINITIONS
ยงย 27-201
Interpretation and Definitions.
Ch 27 Pt 3
ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS; PROVISIONS FOR OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
ยงย 27-301
Official Zoning Map.
ยงย 27-302
Replacement of the Official Zoning Map.
Ch 27 Pt 4
DISTRICTS
ยงย 27-401
List of Districts.
ยงย 27-402
Interpretation of District Boundaries.
Ch 27 Pt 5
APPLICATION OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS
ยงย 27-501
Regulations.
Ch 27 Pt 6
R-O RESIDENTIAL OUTLYING DISTRICTS
ยงย 27-601
Intent.
ยงย 27-602
Permitted Uses.
ยงย 27-603
Special Exceptions.
ยงย 27-604
Lot Area, Building Height and Yard Requirements.
ยงย 27-605
Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements.
ยงย 27-606
Limitations of Signs.
Ch 27 Pt 7
R-T RESIDENTIAL TOWN DISTRICTS
ยงย 27-701
Intent.
ยงย 27-702
Permitted Uses.
ยงย 27-703
Special Exceptions.
ยงย 27-704
Lot Area, Building Height, and Yard Requirements.
ยงย 27-705
Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements.
ยงย 27-706
Limitations of Signs.
Ch 27 Pt 8
C CENTRAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
ยงย 27-801
Intent.
ยงย 27-802
Permitted Uses.
ยงย 27-803
Lot Area, Building Height, and Yard Requirements.
ยงย 27-804
Minimum Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements.
ยงย 27-805
Limitations of Signs.
Ch 27 Pt 9
(RESERVED)
Ch 27 Pt 10
F โ FLOODPLAIN DISTRICTS
ยงย 27-1001
Intent.
ยงย 27-1002
Applicability.
ยงย 27-1003
Abrogation and Greater Restrictions.
ยงย 27-1004
Severability.
ยงย 27-1005
Warning and Disclaimer of Liability.
ยงย 27-1006
Designation of the Floodplain Administrator.
ยงย 27-1007
Permits Required.
ยงย 27-1008
Duties and Responsibilities of the Floodplain Administrator.
ยงย 27-1009
Application Procedures and Requirements.
ยงย 27-1010
Review of Application by Others.
ยงย 27-1011
Changes.
ยงย 27-1012
Placards.
ยงย 27-1013
Start of Construction.
ยงย 27-1014
Enforcement.
ยงย 27-1015
Appeals.
ยงย 27-1016
Identification of Floodplain Areas.
ยงย 27-1017
Description and Special Requirements of Identified Floodplain Areas.
ยงย 27-1018
Changes in Identification of Area.
ยงย 27-1019
Boundary Disputes.
ยงย 27-1020
Jurisdictional Boundary Changes.
ยงย 27-1021
Technical Provisions.
ยงย 27-1022
Elevation and Floodproofing Requirements.
ยงย 27-1023
Design and Construction Standards.
ยงย 27-1024
Development That May Endanger Human Life.
ยงย 27-1025
Special Requirements for Subdivisions and Development.
ยงย 27-1026
Special Requirements for Manufactured Homes.
ยงย 27-1027
Special Requirements for Recreational Vehicles.
ยงย 27-1028
Prohibited Activities.
ยงย 27-1029
Existing Structures.
ยงย 27-1030
Improvements.
ยงย 27-1031
Variances.
ยงย 27-1032
Variance Procedures and Conditions.
ยงย 27-1033
Definitions.
ยงย 27-1034
Specific Definitions.
ยงย 27-1035
Adoption.
Ch 27 Pt 11
SUPPLEMENTARY DISTRICT REGULATIONS
ยงย 27-1101
General Provisions.
ยงย 27-1102
Accessory Buildings and Structures.
ยงย 27-1103
Temporary Structures for Dwelling Purposes.
ยงย 27-1104
Building Coverage.
ยงย 27-1105
Fences, Walls and Hedges.
ยงย 27-1106
Traffic Visibility Across Corners.
ยงย 27-1107
Required Street Access.
ยงย 27-1108
Exceptions.
ยงย 27-1109
Water Supply and Sewage Facilities Required.
ยงย 27-1110
Projections Into Yards.
ยงย 27-1111
Accessory Uses.
ยงย 27-1112
Home Occupation Regulations.
ยงย 27-1113
Gasoline Pumps and All Other Service Equipment.
ยงย 27-1114
Lot Area and Lot Width for Lots Not Served with Public Water and/or Sanitary Sewers.
ยงย 27-1115
Animal and Poultry.
ยงย 27-1116
Parking, Storage, or Use of Major Recreational Equipment.
ยงย 27-1117
Street Widths.
ยงย 27-1118
Express Standards for Adult Businesses.
ยงย 27-1119
Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.
Ch 27 Pt 12
OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS
ยงย 27-1201
Off-Street Parking.
ยงย 27-1202
Other Buildings or Uses.
ยงย 27-1203
Combined Use of Facilities.
ยงย 27-1204
Reduction of Existing Parking.
ยงย 27-1205
Fractional Space.
ยงย 27-1206
Paving.
ยงย 27-1207
Parking and Storage of Certain Vehicles.
ยงย 27-1208
Services on Parking Facilities.
ยงย 27-1209
Commercial and Industrial Loading/Unloading Spaces.
ยงย 27-1210
Standards and Definitions.
Ch 27 Pt 13
SIGNS AND ADVERTISING STRUCTURES
ยงย 27-1301
Definitions.
ยงย 27-1302
Historic Central Business Overlay District.
ยงย 27-1303
Dynamic Message Display Signs.
ยงย 27-1304
Sign Permits.
ยงย 27-1305
Conditional Use Sign Permit.
ยงย 27-1306
General Regulations.
ยงย 27-1307
Sign Size Chart.
ยงย 27-1308
Alterations to Permitted Signs.
ยงย 27-1309
Number of Signs.
ยงย 27-1310
Violations.
Ch 27 Pt 14
NONCONFORMITIES
ยงย 27-1401
Intent.
ยงย 27-1402
Nonconforming Lots of Record.
ยงย 27-1403
Nonconforming Uses of Land.
ยงย 27-1404
Nonconforming Structures.
ยงย 27-1405
Nonconforming Uses of Structures or Land and Structures in Combination.
ยงย 27-1406
Classification of Pre-Existing Uses Listed As Special Exceptions.
ยงย 27-1407
Nonconforming Signs.
Ch 27 Pt 15
ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
ยงย 27-1501
Appointment and Powers of Zoning Officer.
ยงย 27-1502
Certificates and Permits.
ยงย 27-1503
Records.
ยงย 27-1504
Fees.
ยงย 27-1505
Zoning Hearing Board.
ยงย 27-1506
Hearings.
ยงย 27-1507
Jurisdiction.
ยงย 27-1508
Variances.
ยงย 27-1509
Special Exceptions.
ยงย 27-1510
Parties Appellant Before the Board.
ยงย 27-1511
Time Limitations.
ยงย 27-1512
Stay of Proceedings.
ยงย 27-1513
Enforcement Notice.
ยงย 27-1514
Causes of Action.
ยงย 27-1515
Enforcement Remedies.
ยงย 27-1516
Enactment of Zoning Ordinance Amendments.
ยงย 27-1517
Procedure for Landowner Curative Amendments.
ยงย 27-1518
Procedure for Borough Curative Amendments.
Ch 27 Pt 16
LEGAL PROVISIONS
ยงย 27-1601
Conflicting Regulations.
ยงย 27-1602
Repealer.
ยงย 27-1603
Validity.
ยงย 27-1604
Effective Date.
Ch 27 Pt 17
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
ยงย 27-1701
Intent.
ยงย 27-1702
Procedure.
ยงย 27-1703
Public Hearings.
ยงย 27-1704
The Findings.
ยงย 27-1705
Status of Plan After Tentative Approval.
ยงย 27-1706
Planned Development Standards.
ยงย 27-1707
Enforcement Remedies.
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
(Reserved)
Disposition List
Ch KO
Key to the Disposition of All Ordinances
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Chapter 27
Zoning
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Table of Zoning Map Amendments
Part 1
GENERAL PROVISIONS
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ยงย 27-101
Short Title.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-102
Purpose.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-103
Community Development Objectives.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-104
Planned Unit Development.
chevron_right
Part 2
DEFINITIONS
chevron_right
ยงย 27-201
Interpretation and Definitions.
chevron_right
Part 3
ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS; PROVISIONS FOR OFFICIAL ZONING MAP
chevron_right
ยงย 27-301
Official Zoning Map.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-302
Replacement of the Official Zoning Map.
chevron_right
Part 4
DISTRICTS
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ยงย 27-401
List of Districts.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-402
Interpretation of District Boundaries.
chevron_right
Part 5
APPLICATION OF DISTRICT REGULATIONS
chevron_right
ยงย 27-501
Regulations.
chevron_right
Part 6
R-O RESIDENTIAL OUTLYING DISTRICTS
chevron_right
ยงย 27-601
Intent.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-602
Permitted Uses.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-603
Special Exceptions.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-604
Lot Area, Building Height and Yard Requirements.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-605
Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-606
Limitations of Signs.
chevron_right
Part 7
R-T RESIDENTIAL TOWN DISTRICTS
chevron_right
ยงย 27-701
Intent.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-702
Permitted Uses.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-703
Special Exceptions.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-704
Lot Area, Building Height, and Yard Requirements.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-705
Minimum Off-Street Parking Requirements.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-706
Limitations of Signs.
chevron_right
Part 8
C CENTRAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
chevron_right
ยงย 27-801
Intent.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-802
Permitted Uses.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-803
Lot Area, Building Height, and Yard Requirements.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-804
Minimum Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-805
Limitations of Signs.
chevron_right
Part 9
(RESERVED)
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Part 10
F โ FLOODPLAIN DISTRICTS
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1001
Intent.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1002
Applicability.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1003
Abrogation and Greater Restrictions.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1004
Severability.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1005
Warning and Disclaimer of Liability.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1006
Designation of the Floodplain Administrator.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1007
Permits Required.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1008
Duties and Responsibilities of the Floodplain Administrator.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1009
Application Procedures and Requirements.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1010
Review of Application by Others.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1011
Changes.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1012
Placards.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1013
Start of Construction.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1014
Enforcement.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1015
Appeals.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1016
Identification of Floodplain Areas.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1017
Description and Special Requirements of Identified Floodplain Areas.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1018
Changes in Identification of Area.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1019
Boundary Disputes.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1020
Jurisdictional Boundary Changes.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1021
Technical Provisions.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1022
Elevation and Floodproofing Requirements.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1023
Design and Construction Standards.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1024
Development That May Endanger Human Life.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1025
Special Requirements for Subdivisions and Development.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1026
Special Requirements for Manufactured Homes.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1027
Special Requirements for Recreational Vehicles.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1028
Prohibited Activities.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1029
Existing Structures.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1030
Improvements.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1031
Variances.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1032
Variance Procedures and Conditions.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1033
Definitions.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1034
Specific Definitions.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1035
Adoption.
chevron_right
Part 11
SUPPLEMENTARY DISTRICT REGULATIONS
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1101
General Provisions.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1102
Accessory Buildings and Structures.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1103
Temporary Structures for Dwelling Purposes.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1104
Building Coverage.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1105
Fences, Walls and Hedges.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1106
Traffic Visibility Across Corners.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1107
Required Street Access.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1108
Exceptions.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1109
Water Supply and Sewage Facilities Required.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1110
Projections Into Yards.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1111
Accessory Uses.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1112
Home Occupation Regulations.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1113
Gasoline Pumps and All Other Service Equipment.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1114
Lot Area and Lot Width for Lots Not Served with Public Water and/or Sanitary Sewers.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1115
Animal and Poultry.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1116
Parking, Storage, or Use of Major Recreational Equipment.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1117
Street Widths.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1118
Express Standards for Adult Businesses.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1119
Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.
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Part 12
OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1201
Off-Street Parking.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1202
Other Buildings or Uses.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1203
Combined Use of Facilities.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1204
Reduction of Existing Parking.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1205
Fractional Space.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1206
Paving.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1207
Parking and Storage of Certain Vehicles.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1208
Services on Parking Facilities.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1209
Commercial and Industrial Loading/Unloading Spaces.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1210
Standards and Definitions.
chevron_right
Part 13
SIGNS AND ADVERTISING STRUCTURES
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ยงย 27-1301
Definitions.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1302
Historic Central Business Overlay District.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1303
Dynamic Message Display Signs.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1304
Sign Permits.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1305
Conditional Use Sign Permit.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1306
General Regulations.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1307
Sign Size Chart.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1308
Alterations to Permitted Signs.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1309
Number of Signs.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1310
Violations.
chevron_right
Part 14
NONCONFORMITIES
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ยงย 27-1401
Intent.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1402
Nonconforming Lots of Record.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1403
Nonconforming Uses of Land.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1404
Nonconforming Structures.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1405
Nonconforming Uses of Structures or Land and Structures in Combination.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1406
Classification of Pre-Existing Uses Listed As Special Exceptions.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1407
Nonconforming Signs.
chevron_right
Part 15
ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1501
Appointment and Powers of Zoning Officer.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1502
Certificates and Permits.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1503
Records.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1504
Fees.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1505
Zoning Hearing Board.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1506
Hearings.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1507
Jurisdiction.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1508
Variances.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1509
Special Exceptions.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1510
Parties Appellant Before the Board.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1511
Time Limitations.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1512
Stay of Proceedings.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1513
Enforcement Notice.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1514
Causes of Action.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1515
Enforcement Remedies.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1516
Enactment of Zoning Ordinance Amendments.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1517
Procedure for Landowner Curative Amendments.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1518
Procedure for Borough Curative Amendments.
chevron_right
Part 16
LEGAL PROVISIONS
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1601
Conflicting Regulations.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1602
Repealer.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1603
Validity.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1604
Effective Date.
chevron_right
Part 17
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1701
Intent.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1702
Procedure.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1703
Public Hearings.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1704
The Findings.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1705
Status of Plan After Tentative Approval.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1706
Planned Development Standards.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1707
Enforcement Remedies.
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