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Township of Solebury, PA chevron_right chevron_right Municipal Code chevron_right Chapter 27 Zoning

Chapter 27 Zoning

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2024-08-01
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New Laws
Title Adopted Subject Affects
Ord. No. 26-002  pdf
2026-06-16
Floodplains: Identification of Floodplain Areas; Zoning
Ch 8 Pt 3, Ch 27
Ord. No. 26-003  pdf
2026-06-16
Health and Safety: Excessive Noise and Other Nuisances; Zoning
Ch 10 Pt 2, Ch 27
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Summary Table - Area and Bulk Regulations RA, Residential-Agricultural DistrictAttachment 2 - Summary Table - Area and Bulk Regulations RB, Residential-Agricultural DistrictAttachment 3 - Summary Table - Area and Bulk Regulations VR, Village Residential DistrictAttachment 4 - Summary Table - Area and Bulk Regulations VR-C, Carversville Village Residential DistrictAttachment 5 - Summary Table - Area and Bulk Regulations RD, Residential Development DistrictAttachment 6 - Summary Table - Area and Bulk Regulations VC, Village Commercial DistrictAttachment 7 - Summary Table - Area and Bulk Regulations VC-C, Carversville Village Commercial DistrictAttachment 8 - Aquetong Village MapAttachment 9 - Summary Table - Area and Bulk Regulations RC, Rural Commercial DistrictAttachment 10 - Trad Neighborhood Comm District-TNCAttachment 11 - Light Industrial District-LIAttachment 12 - Quarry Agricultural District-QAAttachment 13 - Outdoor Rec District-ORAttachment 14 - Area and Bulk RegulationsAttachment 15 - Design GuidelinesAttachment 16 - Sign RegulationsAttachment 17 - Historic DistrictsAttachment 18 - Map AmendmentsAttachment 19 - Table of Use Regs.Attachment 20 - Zoning Map
Part 1 PREAMBLE
§ 27-101 Short Title.
§ 27-102 Applicability.
§ 27-103 Purpose.
§ 27-104 Interpretation.
Part 2 DEFINITIONS
§ 27-201 Application and Interpretation.
§ 27-202 Definition of Terms.
Part 3 ZONING DISTRICTS
§ 27-301 Establishment of Districts.
§ 27-302 Classes of Districts.
§ 27-303 Rules for Interpreting District Boundaries.
Part 4 RA, RESIDENTIAL/AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
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§ 27-401 Purpose.
§ 27-402 Use Regulations.
§ 27-403 Height Regulations.
§ 27-404 Area and Bulk Regulations.
§ 27-405 Open Space Option.
Part 5 MHPO, MOBILE HOME PARK OVERLAY DISTRICT
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§ 27-501 Purpose.
§ 27-502 Applicability.
§ 27-503 Use Regulations.
§ 27-504 Height Regulations.
§ 27-505 Area and Bulk Regulations.
Part 6 RB, RESIDENTIAL/AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
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§ 27-601 Purpose.
§ 27-602 Use Regulations.
§ 27-603 Height Regulations.
§ 27-604 Area and Bulk Regulations.
§ 27-605 Open Space Option.
Part 7 VR, VILLAGE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-701 Purpose.
§ 27-702 Use Regulations.
§ 27-703 Height Regulations.
§ 27-704 Area and Bulk Regulations.
Part 8 R-1 SMALL LOT RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-801 Purpose.
§ 27-802 Use Regulations.
§ 27-803 Height Regulations.
§ 27-804 Area and Bulk Regulations.
Part 9 VR-C, CARVERSVILLE VILLAGE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-901 Purpose.
§ 27-902 Use Regulations.
§ 27-903 Height Regulations.
§ 27-904 Area and Bulk Regulations.
§ 27-905 Special Regulations.
Part 10 RD, RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
§ 27-1001 Purpose.
§ 27-1002 Use Regulations.
§ 27-1003 Height Regulations.
§ 27-1004 Area, Bulk, Open Space and Density Regulations.
§ 27-1005 Design Standards for Attached and Multifamily Dwelling Units.
§ 27-1006 Design Standards for Mobile home Park Dwelling Units.
Part 11 RD-C, RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT-CONSERVATION DISTRICT
§ 27-1101 Purpose.
§ 27-1102 Use Regulations.
§ 27-1103 Density Regulations.
§ 27-1104 Development Standards.
§ 27-1105 Design Criteria.
§ 27-1106 Environmental Controls.
§ 27-1107 Open Space Preservation and Maintenance.
§ 27-1108 Interpretation.
Part 12 VC, VILLAGE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-1201 Purpose.
§ 27-1202 Use Regulations.
§ 27-1203 Height Regulations.
§ 27-1204 Area and Bulk Regulations.
§ 27-1205 Special Regulations.
Part 13 VC-C, CARVERSVILLE VILLAGE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-1301 Purpose.
§ 27-1302 Use Regulations.
§ 27-1303 Height Regulations.
§ 27-1304 Area and Bulk Regulations.
§ 27-1305 Special Regulations.
Part 14 AQUETONG VILLAGE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-1401 Purpose.
§ 27-1402 Use Regulations.
§ 27-1403 Height Regulations.
§ 27-1404 Area and Bulk Regulations.
§ 27-1405 Special Regulations.
Part 15 RC, RURAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-1501 Purpose.
§ 27-1502 Use Regulations.
§ 27-1503 Height Regulations.
§ 27-1504 Area and Bulk Regulations.
§ 27-1505 Special Regulations.
Part 16 TNC, TRADITIONAL NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-1601 Purpose.
§ 27-1602 Use Regulations.
§ 27-1603 Height Regulations.
§ 27-1604 Area and Bulk Regulations.
§ 27-1605 Special Regulations.
Part 17 LI, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-1701 Purpose.
§ 27-1702 Use Regulations.
§ 27-1703 Height Regulations.
§ 27-1704 Area and Bulk Regulations.
§ 27-1705 Special Regulations.
Part 18 QA, QUARRY/AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT
§ 27-1801 Purpose.
§ 27-1802 Use Regulations.
§ 27-1803 Height Regulations.
§ 27-1804 Area and Bulk Regulations.
§ 27-1805 Special Regulations.
Part 19 OR, OUTDOOR RECREATIONAL DISTRICT
§ 27-1901 Purpose.
§ 27-1902 Use Regulations.
§ 27-1903 Height Regulations.
§ 27-1904 Area and Bulk Regulations.
Part 20 MS, MUNICIPAL SERVICES DISTRICT
§ 27-2001 Purpose.
§ 27-2002 Use Regulations.
§ 27-2003 Height Regulations.
§ 27-2004 Area and Bulk Regulations.
Part 21 FLOODPLAIN CONSERVATION DISTRICT
§ 27-2101 Purpose.
§ 27-2102 Applicability.
§ 27-2103 Compliance.
§ 27-2104 Warning and Disclaimer of Liability.
§ 27-2105 Establishment of Floodplain Conservation District.
§ 27-2106 Zoning Map.
§ 27-2107 District Boundary Changes.
§ 27-2108 Interpretation of District Boundaries.
§ 27-2109 Floodplain Conservation District Provisions.
§ 27-2110 Special Exceptions and Variances; Additional Factors to Be Considered.
§ 27-2111 Administration.
Part 22 NATURAL RESOURCE PROTECTION STANDARDS
§ 27-2201 Purpose.
§ 27-2202 Applicability.
§ 27-2203 Applicability to Building Permits, Grading Permits, Stormwater Management Permits, Floodplain Permits and Subdivision and Land Development.
§ 27-2204 Prohibition Against Resource Disturbance.
§ 27-2205 Natural Resource Standards.
§ 27-2206 Application of Natural Resource Protection Standards.
§ 27-2207 Conditional Use Criteria.
§ 27-2208 Riparian Corridors.
§ 27-2209 Additional Regulations.
Part 23 OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
§ 27-2301 Required Off-Street Parking Space.
§ 27-2302 General Regulations for Off-Street Parking.
§ 27-2303 Parking Area Design Standards.
§ 27-2304 Conditional Reduction of Off-Street Parking Areas.
§ 27-2305 Design and Layout of Off-Street Loading Facilities.
§ 27-2306 Access for Off-Street Parking and Loading Areas.
§ 27-2307 Screening and Landscaping Requirements.
Part 24 SIGN REGULATIONS
§ 27-2401 Purpose and Scope.
§ 27-2402 Definitions.
§ 27-2403 General Rules.
§ 27-2404 Rules Governing Specific Types of Signs.
§ 27-2405 Signs For Which a Permit Is Required.
§ 27-2406 Signs Allowed Without a Permit.
§ 27-2407 Prohibited Signs.
§ 27-2408 Removal of Signs.
§ 27-2409 Nonconforming Signs.
§ 27-2410 Permit Requirements.
Part 25 GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 27-2501 Purpose.
§ 27-2502 General Lot and Yard Requirements.
§ 27-2503 Standards for Narrow Lots.
§ 27-2504 Limitations of Fences and Walls and Gates.
§ 27-2505 Exceptions to Height Regulations for Buildings and Structures.
§ 27-2506 Corner Vision Obstruction.
§ 27-2507 Right-of-Way Widths for Streets.
§ 27-2508 Highway Frontage Development.
§ 27-2509 Minimum Floor Area.
§ 27-2510 Nonconformities.
§ 27-2511 Outdoor Storage and Display.
§ 27-2512 Environmental Controls.
§ 27-2513 Lighting Standards.
§ 27-2514 Restriction Against Further Subdivision.
§ 27-2515 Special Setbacks.
Part 26 SPECIAL PROVISIONS
§ 27-2601 Purpose.
§ 27-2602 Special Principal Use Regulations.
§ 27-2603 Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures.
§ 27-2604 Conversion Into Two-Family Dwellings.
§ 27-2605 Carbonate Geology Overlay District.
§ 27-2606 Setback Along the Delaware Division of the Pennsylvania Canal.
§ 27-2607 Special Setbacks and Buffer Requirements for Scenic and Historic Resource Protection.
§ 27-2608 Buffer Area and Buffer Planting Strip Standards.
§ 27-2609 Landscaping Requirements.
§ 27-2610 Environmental Impact Assessment Report.
§ 27-2611 Wireless Telecommunications Facilities.
Part 27 FORESTRY AND TIMBER HARVESTING
§ 27-2701 Policy; Purpose.
§ 27-2702 Scope; Applicability.
§ 27-2703 Definitions.
§ 27-2704 Notification; Preparation of a Forestry/Logging Plan.
§ 27-2705 Contents of the Forest Management Plan.
§ 27-2706 Forest Practices.
§ 27-2707 Financial Security.
§ 27-2708 Enforcement.
Part 28 OPEN SPACE OPTION PROVISIONS
§ 27-2801 Purpose.
§ 27-2802 Applicability.
§ 27-2803 Application for Conditional Use Approval of Open Space Option in the RA, RB, and RD Districts.
§ 27-2804 Use Regulations.
§ 27-2805 General Requirements for Development Utilizing Any Open Space Option.
§ 27-2806 Permitted Residential Development Density Where the Open Space Option Is Utilized in the RA, RB, or RD Districts.
§ 27-2807 Area and Bulk Regulations.
§ 27-2808 Special Development Design Criteria Where Any Open Space Option Is Utilized.
§ 27-2809 Determination of Open Space Areas.
§ 27-2810 Calculation and Disturbance of Open Space Areas.
§ 27-2811 Performance Standards for Open Space Areas.
§ 27-2812 Ownership and Maintenance of Open Space.
§ 27-2813 Standards and Criteria for Evaluating Conditional and Other Uses as Related to Open Space.
§ 27-2814 Restriction Against Further Subdivision.
Part 29 ADMINISTRATION
§ 27-2901 Administration and Enforcement.
§ 27-2902 Requirement for Zoning Permit.
§ 27-2903 Life of a Permit.
§ 27-2904 (Reserved)
§ 27-2905 Driveway Permits.
§ 27-2906 Permits, Fees, and Required Testing for Production Wells.
§ 27-2907 (Reserved)
§ 27-2908 Certificate of Occupancy.
§ 27-2909 Issuance or Refusal of Permits.
§ 27-2910 Fees.
§ 27-2911 Enforcement Notice.
§ 27-2912 Causes of Action.
§ 27-2913 Enforcement Remedies.
§ 27-2914 Standards and Criteria for Approval of Conditional Uses by the Board of Supervisors and Special Exceptions by the Zoning Hearing Board.
§ 27-2915 Notices, Hearings and Orders.
Part 30 ZONING HEARING BOARD
§ 27-3001 Administration.
§ 27-3002 Establishment and Membership.
§ 27-3003 Organization and Procedure.
§ 27-3004 Hearings and Decisions.
§ 27-3005 Functions of Board.
§ 27-3006 Time Limit After Granting a Variance or Special Exception.
§ 27-3007 Rules and Procedures for Application to the Zoning Hearing Board.
Part 31 AMENDMENTS
§ 27-3101 Power of Amendment.
§ 27-3102 Amendment Procedure; Landowner Proposals.
Part 32 ALTERNATIVE ENERGY & PASSIVE ENERGY
§ 27-3201 Purpose and Objectives.
§ 27-3202 Definitions.
§ 27-3203 Applicability.
§ 27-3204 Land Use and Dimensional Regulations.
§ 27-3205 Provisions for Encouraging Passive Energy Conservation.
§ 27-3206 Permit and Conditional Use Application Requirements.
§ 27-3207 Supplemental Design, Installation and Maintenance Requirements.
§ 27-3208 Liability and Insurance Requirements.
§ 27-3209 Decommissioning.
§ 27-3210 Public Inquiries, Inspections, Violations and Remedies.
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