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Township of Covington, PA
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2020-06-08
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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
(Reserved)
Ch 7
(Reserved)
Ch 8
(Reserved)
Ch 9
(Reserved)
Ch 10
Health and Safety
Ch 11
Housing
Ch 12
(Reserved)
Ch 13
Licenses, Permits and General Business Regulations
Ch 14
Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks
Ch 15
Motor Vehicles and Traffic
Ch 16
(Reserved)
Ch 17
Natural Hazard Areas
Ch 18
Sewers and Sewage Disposal
Ch 19
Signs
Ch 20
Solid Waste
Ch 21
Streets and Sidewalks
Ch 22
Subdivision and Land Development
Ch 23
(Reserved)
Ch 24
(Reserved)
Ch 25
(Reserved)
Ch 26
Water
Ch 27
Zoning
Ch 27 Pt 1
SHORT TITLE; PURPOSE; OBJECTIVES
§ 27-101
Short Title.
§ 27-102
Purpose.
§ 27-103
Objectives.
§ 27-104
Scope.
Ch 27 Pt 2
INTERPRETATIONS AND DEFINITIONS
§ 27-201
Interpretations.
§ 27-202
Definitions.
§ 27-203
Interpretation of Regulations.
§ 27-204
Uses Not Provided For.
Ch 27 Pt 3
ZONING DISTRICTS
§ 27-301
Establishment of Districts.
§ 27-302
Zoning Map.
§ 27-303
Interpretation of District Boundaries.
Ch 27 Pt 4
AGRICULTURAL A DISTRICT
§ 27-401
Principal Permitted Uses in an Agricultural District.
§ 27-402
Conditional Uses Permitted in an Agricultural District.
§ 27-403
Special Exception Use in an Agricultural District.
§ 27-404
Dimensional Standards in an Agricultural District.
Ch 27 Pt 5
COMMERCIAL C DISTRICT
§ 27-501
Principal Permitted Uses in a Commercial District.
§ 27-502
Conditional Uses Permitted in a Commercial District.
§ 27-503
Dimensional Standards.
Ch 27 Pt 6
INDUSTRIAL I DISTRICT
§ 27-601
Principal Permitted Uses in an Industrial District.
§ 27-602
Conditional Uses Permitted in an Industrial District.
§ 27-603
Dimensional Standards.
Ch 27 Pt 6A
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL LI DISTRICT
§ 27-6A01
Principal Permitted Uses in a Light Industrial District.
§ 27-6A02
Conditional Uses Permitted in a Light Industrial District.
§ 27-6A03
Dimensional Standards.
Ch 27 Pt 7
STATE LAND SL DISTRICT
§ 27-701
Principal Permitted Uses in a State Land District.
§ 27-702
Land Transfer From a State Land District.
Ch 27 Pt 8
TOWN RESIDENTIAL TR DISTRICT
§ 27-801
Principal Permitted Uses in a Town Residential District.
§ 27-802
Conditional Uses Permitted in a Town Residential District.
§ 27-803
Special Exception Uses in a Town Residential District.
§ 27-804
Dimensional Standards in a Town Residential District.
Ch 27 Pt 9
RURAL RESIDENTIAL RR DISTRICT
§ 27-901
Principal Permitted Uses in a Rural Residential District.
§ 27-902
Conditional Uses Permitted in a Rural Residential District.
§ 27-903
Special Exception Uses in a Rural Residential District.
§ 27-904
Dimensional Standards in a Rural Residential District.
Ch 27 Pt 10
REQUIREMENTS FOR CONDITIONAL USES
§ 27-1001
Criteria for Review of Conditional Uses.
§ 27-1002
Proposed Site Location Statement.
§ 27-1003
General Requirements for Conditional Uses.
§ 27-1004
Lighting.
§ 27-1005
Height Requirements.
§ 27-1006
Wastewater Management.
§ 27-1007
Noise and Vibration.
§ 27-1008
Fencing/Buffer Yards.
§ 27-1009
Electromagnetic Interference.
§ 27-1010
Public Availability.
§ 27-1011
Transportation.
§ 27-1012
Air Management.
§ 27-1013
Additional Requirements for Mining, Extraction Uses Including Quarrying.
§ 27-1014
Additional Requirements for Principal Waste Handling Facilities and Solid Waste Disposal and Processing Facilities.
§ 27-1015
Additional Requirements for Gas and Gas Operations, Impoundment Areas, Compressor Stations and Processing Plants.
§ 27-1016
Environmental Assessment Statement for Conditional Uses.
§ 27-1017
Geologic Study.
§ 27-1018
Additional Requirements for Medical Marijuana Dispensaries and/or Growers/Processors.
Ch 27 Pt 11
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
§ 27-1101
(Reserved)
Ch 27 Pt 12
LOT AREA, WIDTH, YARD, BUILDING HEIGHT AND COVERAGE REGULATIONS
§ 27-1201
Lot Area, Width, Yard, Building Height and Coverage Regulations.
§ 27-1202
Height Regulation Exceptions.
§ 27-1203
Yard Requirements.
§ 27-1204
Lot Area Measurements, Deep Lots.
§ 27-1205
Reduction in Lot Area.
§ 27-1206
Fences or Hedges.
§ 27-1207
Structure on Small Lot of Record.
§ 27-1208
Clear Sight Triangle Requirements.
§ 27-1209
Additional Dwellings.
Ch 27 Pt 13
OFF-STREET PARKING, LOADING AND UNLOADING REGULATIONS
§ 27-1301
Off-Street Parking, Loading and Unloading Regulations.
Ch 27 Pt 14
NATURAL HAZARD AREAS
§ 27-1401
Purpose.
§ 27-1402
Steep Slopes and Slide Hazard Areas.
Ch 27 Pt 15
AREAS OF SPECIAL CONCERN
§ 27-1501
Rationale.
§ 27-1502
Core Boring to Establish Bedrock Support.
§ 27-1503
Geotechnical Requirements.
§ 27-1504
Core Bore Responsibility.
Ch 27 Pt 16
CELLULAR TELECOMMUNICATIONS REQUIREMENTS
§ 27-1601
Introduction.
§ 27-1602
General.
Ch 27 Pt 17
(RESERVED)
§ 27-1701
(Reserved).
Ch 27 Pt 18
CONDITIONAL USES
§ 27-1801
Authorization to Grant or Deny Conditional Use.
§ 27-1802
Filing of Conditional Use.
§ 27-1803
General Criteria.
§ 27-1804
Site Plan Approval.
§ 27-1805
Hearing Procedures.
Ch 27 Pt 19
ZONING HEARING BOARD
§ 27-1901
Board's Functions: Appeals From the Zoning Officer.
§ 27-1902
Board's Functions: Challenge to the Validity of Any Chapter or Map.
§ 27-1903
Board's Functions: Variances.
§ 27-1904
Board's Functions: Special Exceptions.
§ 27-1905
Board's Functions: Other Powers.
Ch 27 Pt 20
NONCONFORMING USES
§ 27-2001
Nonconforming Uses.
§ 27-2002
Alterations.
§ 27-2003
Expansion.
§ 27-2004
Unsafe Structure.
§ 27-2005
Construction Approved Prior to Legal Enactment of Ordinance.
§ 27-2006
Abandonment.
Ch 27 Pt 21
AMENDMENTS
§ 27-2101
Authorization to Initiate Amendments.
Ch 27 Pt 22
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
§ 27-2201
Appointment and Powers of Zoning Officer.
§ 27-2202
Enforcement.
§ 27-2203
Application for Building Permits or Certificates of Use or Occupancy.
§ 27-2204
Permits.
§ 27-2205
Conditions of Permit.
§ 27-2206
Records.
§ 27-2207
Enforcement Notice.
§ 27-2208
Causes of Action.
§ 27-2209
Enforcement Remedies.
Ch 27 Pt 23
GENERAL
§ 27-2301
Saving Clause.
Appendix
Apx A
Adjustment to 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
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 - Lot Requirements
Attachment 2 - Zoning Map
Part 1
SHORT TITLE; PURPOSE; OBJECTIVES
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§ 27-101
Short Title.
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§ 27-102
Purpose.
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§ 27-103
Objectives.
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§ 27-104
Scope.
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Part 2
INTERPRETATIONS AND DEFINITIONS
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§ 27-201
Interpretations.
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§ 27-202
Definitions.
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§ 27-203
Interpretation of Regulations.
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§ 27-204
Uses Not Provided For.
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Part 3
ZONING DISTRICTS
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§ 27-301
Establishment of Districts.
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§ 27-302
Zoning Map.
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§ 27-303
Interpretation of District Boundaries.
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Part 4
AGRICULTURAL A DISTRICT
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§ 27-401
Principal Permitted Uses in an Agricultural District.
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§ 27-402
Conditional Uses Permitted in an Agricultural District.
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§ 27-403
Special Exception Use in an Agricultural District.
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§ 27-404
Dimensional Standards in an Agricultural District.
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Part 5
COMMERCIAL C DISTRICT
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§ 27-501
Principal Permitted Uses in a Commercial District.
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§ 27-502
Conditional Uses Permitted in a Commercial District.
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§ 27-503
Dimensional Standards.
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Part 6
INDUSTRIAL I DISTRICT
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§ 27-601
Principal Permitted Uses in an Industrial District.
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§ 27-602
Conditional Uses Permitted in an Industrial District.
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§ 27-603
Dimensional Standards.
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Part 6A
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL LI DISTRICT
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§ 27-6A01
Principal Permitted Uses in a Light Industrial District.
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§ 27-6A02
Conditional Uses Permitted in a Light Industrial District.
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§ 27-6A03
Dimensional Standards.
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Part 7
STATE LAND SL DISTRICT
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§ 27-701
Principal Permitted Uses in a State Land District.
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§ 27-702
Land Transfer From a State Land District.
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Part 8
TOWN RESIDENTIAL TR DISTRICT
chevron_right
§ 27-801
Principal Permitted Uses in a Town Residential District.
chevron_right
§ 27-802
Conditional Uses Permitted in a Town Residential District.
chevron_right
§ 27-803
Special Exception Uses in a Town Residential District.
chevron_right
§ 27-804
Dimensional Standards in a Town Residential District.
chevron_right
Part 9
RURAL RESIDENTIAL RR DISTRICT
chevron_right
§ 27-901
Principal Permitted Uses in a Rural Residential District.
chevron_right
§ 27-902
Conditional Uses Permitted in a Rural Residential District.
chevron_right
§ 27-903
Special Exception Uses in a Rural Residential District.
chevron_right
§ 27-904
Dimensional Standards in a Rural Residential District.
chevron_right
Part 10
REQUIREMENTS FOR CONDITIONAL USES
chevron_right
§ 27-1001
Criteria for Review of Conditional Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-1002
Proposed Site Location Statement.
chevron_right
§ 27-1003
General Requirements for Conditional Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-1004
Lighting.
chevron_right
§ 27-1005
Height Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-1006
Wastewater Management.
chevron_right
§ 27-1007
Noise and Vibration.
chevron_right
§ 27-1008
Fencing/Buffer Yards.
chevron_right
§ 27-1009
Electromagnetic Interference.
chevron_right
§ 27-1010
Public Availability.
chevron_right
§ 27-1011
Transportation.
chevron_right
§ 27-1012
Air Management.
chevron_right
§ 27-1013
Additional Requirements for Mining, Extraction Uses Including Quarrying.
chevron_right
§ 27-1014
Additional Requirements for Principal Waste Handling Facilities and Solid Waste Disposal and Processing Facilities.
chevron_right
§ 27-1015
Additional Requirements for Gas and Gas Operations, Impoundment Areas, Compressor Stations and Processing Plants.
chevron_right
§ 27-1016
Environmental Assessment Statement for Conditional Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-1017
Geologic Study.
chevron_right
§ 27-1018
Additional Requirements for Medical Marijuana Dispensaries and/or Growers/Processors.
chevron_right
Part 11
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
chevron_right
§ 27-1101
(Reserved)
chevron_right
Part 12
LOT AREA, WIDTH, YARD, BUILDING HEIGHT AND COVERAGE REGULATIONS
chevron_right
§ 27-1201
Lot Area, Width, Yard, Building Height and Coverage Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 27-1202
Height Regulation Exceptions.
chevron_right
§ 27-1203
Yard Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-1204
Lot Area Measurements, Deep Lots.
chevron_right
§ 27-1205
Reduction in Lot Area.
chevron_right
§ 27-1206
Fences or Hedges.
chevron_right
§ 27-1207
Structure on Small Lot of Record.
chevron_right
§ 27-1208
Clear Sight Triangle Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-1209
Additional Dwellings.
chevron_right
Part 13
OFF-STREET PARKING, LOADING AND UNLOADING REGULATIONS
chevron_right
§ 27-1301
Off-Street Parking, Loading and Unloading Regulations.
chevron_right
Part 14
NATURAL HAZARD AREAS
chevron_right
§ 27-1401
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 27-1402
Steep Slopes and Slide Hazard Areas.
chevron_right
Part 15
AREAS OF SPECIAL CONCERN
chevron_right
§ 27-1501
Rationale.
chevron_right
§ 27-1502
Core Boring to Establish Bedrock Support.
chevron_right
§ 27-1503
Geotechnical Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-1504
Core Bore Responsibility.
chevron_right
Part 16
CELLULAR TELECOMMUNICATIONS REQUIREMENTS
chevron_right
§ 27-1601
Introduction.
chevron_right
§ 27-1602
General.
chevron_right
Part 17
(RESERVED)
chevron_right
§ 27-1701
(Reserved).
chevron_right
Part 18
CONDITIONAL USES
chevron_right
§ 27-1801
Authorization to Grant or Deny Conditional Use.
chevron_right
§ 27-1802
Filing of Conditional Use.
chevron_right
§ 27-1803
General Criteria.
chevron_right
§ 27-1804
Site Plan Approval.
chevron_right
§ 27-1805
Hearing Procedures.
chevron_right
Part 19
ZONING HEARING BOARD
chevron_right
§ 27-1901
Board's Functions: Appeals From the Zoning Officer.
chevron_right
§ 27-1902
Board's Functions: Challenge to the Validity of Any Chapter or Map.
chevron_right
§ 27-1903
Board's Functions: Variances.
chevron_right
§ 27-1904
Board's Functions: Special Exceptions.
chevron_right
§ 27-1905
Board's Functions: Other Powers.
chevron_right
Part 20
NONCONFORMING USES
chevron_right
§ 27-2001
Nonconforming Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-2002
Alterations.
chevron_right
§ 27-2003
Expansion.
chevron_right
§ 27-2004
Unsafe Structure.
chevron_right
§ 27-2005
Construction Approved Prior to Legal Enactment of Ordinance.
chevron_right
§ 27-2006
Abandonment.
chevron_right
Part 21
AMENDMENTS
chevron_right
§ 27-2101
Authorization to Initiate Amendments.
chevron_right
Part 22
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
chevron_right
§ 27-2201
Appointment and Powers of Zoning Officer.
chevron_right
§ 27-2202
Enforcement.
chevron_right
§ 27-2203
Application for Building Permits or Certificates of Use or Occupancy.
chevron_right
§ 27-2204
Permits.
chevron_right
§ 27-2205
Conditions of Permit.
chevron_right
§ 27-2206
Records.
chevron_right
§ 27-2207
Enforcement Notice.
chevron_right
§ 27-2208
Causes of Action.
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§ 27-2209
Enforcement Remedies.
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Part 23
GENERAL
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§ 27-2301
Saving Clause.
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