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Township of Cranberry, PA
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2023-08-03
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Municipal Code
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Chapter 27 Zoning
Municipal Code
Ch 1
Administration and Government
Ch 2
Animals
Ch 5
Code Enforcement
Ch 6
Conduct
Ch 7
Fire Protection
Ch 8
Floodplain Management
Ch 12
Impact Fees
Ch 13
Licenses, Permits and General Business Regulations
Ch 15
Motor Vehicles and Traffic
Ch 16
Parks and Recreation
Ch 17
Public and Private Improvements Code (Ppic)
Ch 18
Sewer and Water
Ch 19
Wastewater Pretreatment
Ch 20
Solid Waste
Ch 21
Streets
Ch 22
Subdivision and Land Development
Ch 24
Taxation, Special
Ch 27
Zoning
Ch 27 Pt 1
GENERAL PROVISIONS
§ 27-101
Title.
§ 27-102
Defined Words.
§ 27-103
General Purposes.
§ 27-104
Interpretation.
§ 27-105
Application of Requirements of this Chapter.
Ch 27 Pt 2
DEFINITIONS
§ 27-201
Word Usage.
§ 27-202
Definitions.
Ch 27 Pt 3
ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS, MAP AND GENERAL REGULATIONS
§ 27-301
Establishment of Zoning Districts.
§ 27-302
Establishment of Overlay Districts.
§ 27-303
Township Zoning District Map.
§ 27-304
District Boundaries.
§ 27-305
Zoning District Regulations.
§ 27-306
Special Yard Requirements.
§ 27-307
Split Lot Zoning.
§ 27-308
Steep Slope Limitations.
§ 27-309
Impervious Surface.
§ 27-310
(Reserved)
§ 27-311
Utility Service.
§ 27-312
Off-Street Parking Requirements.
§ 27-313
Sound.
§ 27-314
Vibration and Glare.
§ 27-315
Conformity with Official Map.
§ 27-316
Illegal Activities.
§ 27-317
Landscaped Buffers and Setbacks.
§ 27-318
Lighting Provisions.
§ 27-319
Loading, Servicing, and Circulation.
§ 27-320
Stormwater Detention Basins.
§ 27-321
Timber Harvesting Practices.
§ 27-322
Building Mechanicals Screening.
§ 27-323
Permitted Street Types by District.
§ 27-324
Streetscape Enhancement Overlay District.
§ 27-325
Solar-Energy Facility as Accessory Use.
§ 27-326
Wind-Energy Facility as Accessory Use.
§ 27-327
Wireless Communications Facilities.
Ch 27 Pt 4
DISTRICT REGULATIONS
§ 27-401
Explanation of Use Categories.
§ 27-402
Tables of Authorized Uses, Zoning Districts Where Use is Authorized, and Method of Authorization.
§ 27-403
R-1 Rural Residential District.
§ 27-404
R-2 Single-Family Residential District.
§ 27-405
R-3 Multifamily Residential District.
§ 27-406
C-1 Convenience Commercial District.
§ 27-407
C-2 Highway Commercial District.
§ 27-408
SU-1 Special Use District.
§ 27-409
SP-1 Special Growth District.
§ 27-410
BPK Business Park District.
§ 27-411
I-L Light Industrial District.
§ 27-412
C-3 Regional Commercial District.
§ 27-413
PIC Planned Industrial/Commercial District.
§ 27-414
RMU Mixed Residential Use District.
§ 27-415
Transitional Light Industrial District.
§ 27-416
MU Mixed Use District.
Ch 27 Pt 5
OVERLAY DISTRICTS
§ 27-501
Establishment of Overlay Districts.
§ 27-502
Overlay Zoning Maps.
§ 27-503
Planned Neighborhood Overlay District.
§ 27-504
through § 27-505. (Reserved)
§ 27-506
CCD – Community Character Development (CCD) Overlay Districts.
§ 27-507
Streetscape Enhancement Overlay District.
§ 27-508
(Reserved)
§ 27-509
Airport Hazard Area Overlay District.
Ch 27 Pt 6
SIGNS
§ 27-601
Purpose.
§ 27-602
Authorized Uses.
§ 27-603
Prohibited Signs.
§ 27-604
Signs Exempt from Permits.
§ 27-605
Signs Requiring Zoning Approval and Permits.
§ 27-606
General Provisions.
§ 27-607
Requirements.
§ 27-608
Specific Regulations.
§ 27-609
Definitions.
Ch 27 Pt 7
CONDITIONAL USE, PROCEDURE, AND SPECIFIC STANDARDS
§ 27-701
Conditional Use Intent.
§ 27-702
Procedure for Conditional Uses.
§ 27-703
General Requirements and Standards.
§ 27-704
(Reserved)
§ 27-705
Express Standards and Criteria for Each Use Authorized by Conditional Use Procedure.
§ 27-706
Reference Figures.
Ch 27 Pt 8
USE BY SPECIAL EXCEPTION, SPECIFIC STANDARDS, AND PROCEDURE
§ 27-801
Special Exception Intent.
§ 27-802
Procedure for Use by Special Exception.
§ 27-803
General Requirements and Standards for All Special Exceptions.
§ 27-804
Express Standards and Criteria for Each Use Authorized by Special Exception Procedure.
Ch 27 Pt 9
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS (PRD) PROCEDURE AND REGULATIONS
§ 27-901
Purpose.
§ 27-902
General Regulations; Procedure.
§ 27-903
Standards and Conditions for Planned Residential Developments.
Ch 27 Pt 10
NONCONFORMING LOTS, SIGNS, STRUCTURES AND USES
§ 27-1001
Intents and Purposes.
§ 27-1002
Nonconforming Lots.
§ 27-1003
Nonconforming Uses of Lots.
§ 27-1004
Nonconforming Structures.
§ 27-1005
Nonconforming Use of Structures.
§ 27-1006
Repairs and Maintenance.
§ 27-1007
Uses Approved under Conditional Use, Use by Special Exception or Planned Residential Development Provisions.
§ 27-1008
Historical Landmarks.
Ch 27 Pt 11
Administration and Enforcement
§ 27-1101
Zoning Approval for Structural Alteration or Erection of Structures.
§ 27-1102
Zoning Approval for Occupancy and Use.
§ 27-1103
Financial Security.
§ 27-1104
Registration of Nonconforming Uses, Structures and Lots.
§ 27-1105
Duties of the Township Manager.
§ 27-1106
Duties of Zoning Officer.
§ 27-1107
Zoning Hearing Board.
§ 27-1108
Procedure for Variances.
§ 27-1109
Procedure for Uses by Special Exception.
§ 27-1110
Procedure for Conditional Uses.
§ 27-1111
Special Encroachment Permit.
§ 27-1112
Procedure for Appeals.
§ 27-1113
Procedure for Amendments.
§ 27-1114
Planning Advisory Commission.
§ 27-1115
Supervisors.
§ 27-1116
Schedule of Fees, Charges and Expenses.
§ 27-1117
Violations and Penalties; Enforcement Procedures.
Appendix
Apx A
Adjustments to Territory 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
Apx K
Subdivision and Zoning Approvals
Keys
Ch KO
Key to Disposition of All Ordinances
Ch KR
Key to Disposition of Significant Resolutions
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Chapter 27
Zoning
ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit A, General Manual of Written and Graphic Design Guidelines, Streetscape Enhancement Overlay SEO District
Exhibit B, General Manual of Written and Graphic Design Guidelines, Community Character Development CCD Overlay Districts
Attachment 1 - Zoning Map
Attachment 1.1 - Zoning Map Amendments
Attachment 2 - Table of Authorized Principal Uses, Zoning Districts
Attachment 2.1 - Table of Authorized Principal Uses, Community Character Development (CCD)
Attachment 3 - Table of Authorized Accessory Uses
Attachment 4 - Table of Authorized Accessory Signs, Zoning Districts Where Authorized
Attachment 5 - Formulas for Determining Maximum Total Sign Area
Attachment 6 - Table of Sign Requirements by Sign Type and Zoning District
Matrix of Wireless Communications Facility Classifications
Attachment 8 - Permitted Street Types by District
Attachment 9 - Drawings Z-1 through Z-49
Attachment 10 - Street Wall Regulations - Streetscape Enhancement Overlay District
Part 1
GENERAL PROVISIONS
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§ 27-101
Title.
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§ 27-102
Defined Words.
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§ 27-103
General Purposes.
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§ 27-104
Interpretation.
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§ 27-105
Application of Requirements of this Chapter.
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Part 2
DEFINITIONS
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§ 27-201
Word Usage.
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§ 27-202
Definitions.
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Part 3
ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS, MAP AND GENERAL REGULATIONS
chevron_right
§ 27-301
Establishment of Zoning Districts.
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§ 27-302
Establishment of Overlay Districts.
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§ 27-303
Township Zoning District Map.
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§ 27-304
District Boundaries.
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§ 27-305
Zoning District Regulations.
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§ 27-306
Special Yard Requirements.
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§ 27-307
Split Lot Zoning.
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§ 27-308
Steep Slope Limitations.
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§ 27-309
Impervious Surface.
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§ 27-310
(Reserved)
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§ 27-311
Utility Service.
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§ 27-312
Off-Street Parking Requirements.
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§ 27-313
Sound.
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§ 27-314
Vibration and Glare.
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§ 27-315
Conformity with Official Map.
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§ 27-316
Illegal Activities.
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§ 27-317
Landscaped Buffers and Setbacks.
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§ 27-318
Lighting Provisions.
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§ 27-319
Loading, Servicing, and Circulation.
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§ 27-320
Stormwater Detention Basins.
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§ 27-321
Timber Harvesting Practices.
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§ 27-322
Building Mechanicals Screening.
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§ 27-323
Permitted Street Types by District.
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§ 27-324
Streetscape Enhancement Overlay District.
note
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§ 27-325
Solar-Energy Facility as Accessory Use.
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§ 27-326
Wind-Energy Facility as Accessory Use.
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§ 27-327
Wireless Communications Facilities.
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Part 4
DISTRICT REGULATIONS
note
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§ 27-401
Explanation of Use Categories.
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§ 27-402
Tables of Authorized Uses, Zoning Districts Where Use is Authorized, and Method of Authorization.
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§ 27-403
R-1 Rural Residential District.
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§ 27-404
R-2 Single-Family Residential District.
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§ 27-405
R-3 Multifamily Residential District.
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§ 27-406
C-1 Convenience Commercial District.
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§ 27-407
C-2 Highway Commercial District.
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§ 27-408
SU-1 Special Use District.
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§ 27-409
SP-1 Special Growth District.
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§ 27-410
BPK Business Park District.
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§ 27-411
I-L Light Industrial District.
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§ 27-412
C-3 Regional Commercial District.
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§ 27-413
PIC Planned Industrial/Commercial District.
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§ 27-414
RMU Mixed Residential Use District.
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§ 27-415
Transitional Light Industrial District.
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§ 27-416
MU Mixed Use District.
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Part 5
OVERLAY DISTRICTS
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§ 27-501
Establishment of Overlay Districts.
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§ 27-502
Overlay Zoning Maps.
chevron_right
§ 27-503
Planned Neighborhood Overlay District.
chevron_right
§ 27-504
through § 27-505. (Reserved)
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§ 27-506
CCD – Community Character Development (CCD) Overlay Districts.
note
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§ 27-507
Streetscape Enhancement Overlay District.
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§ 27-508
(Reserved)
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§ 27-509
Airport Hazard Area Overlay District.
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Part 6
SIGNS
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§ 27-601
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 27-602
Authorized Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-603
Prohibited Signs.
chevron_right
§ 27-604
Signs Exempt from Permits.
chevron_right
§ 27-605
Signs Requiring Zoning Approval and Permits.
chevron_right
§ 27-606
General Provisions.
chevron_right
§ 27-607
Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-608
Specific Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 27-609
Definitions.
chevron_right
Part 7
CONDITIONAL USE, PROCEDURE, AND SPECIFIC STANDARDS
chevron_right
§ 27-701
Conditional Use Intent.
chevron_right
§ 27-702
Procedure for Conditional Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-703
General Requirements and Standards.
chevron_right
§ 27-704
(Reserved)
chevron_right
§ 27-705
Express Standards and Criteria for Each Use Authorized by Conditional Use Procedure.
chevron_right
§ 27-706
Reference Figures.
chevron_right
Part 8
USE BY SPECIAL EXCEPTION, SPECIFIC STANDARDS, AND PROCEDURE
chevron_right
§ 27-801
Special Exception Intent.
chevron_right
§ 27-802
Procedure for Use by Special Exception.
chevron_right
§ 27-803
General Requirements and Standards for All Special Exceptions.
chevron_right
§ 27-804
Express Standards and Criteria for Each Use Authorized by Special Exception Procedure.
chevron_right
Part 9
PLANNED RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS (PRD) PROCEDURE AND REGULATIONS
note
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§ 27-901
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 27-902
General Regulations; Procedure.
chevron_right
§ 27-903
Standards and Conditions for Planned Residential Developments.
chevron_right
Part 10
NONCONFORMING LOTS, SIGNS, STRUCTURES AND USES
chevron_right
§ 27-1001
Intents and Purposes.
chevron_right
§ 27-1002
Nonconforming Lots.
chevron_right
§ 27-1003
Nonconforming Uses of Lots.
chevron_right
§ 27-1004
Nonconforming Structures.
chevron_right
§ 27-1005
Nonconforming Use of Structures.
chevron_right
§ 27-1006
Repairs and Maintenance.
chevron_right
§ 27-1007
Uses Approved under Conditional Use, Use by Special Exception or Planned Residential Development Provisions.
chevron_right
§ 27-1008
Historical Landmarks.
chevron_right
Part 11
Administration and Enforcement
chevron_right
§ 27-1101
Zoning Approval for Structural Alteration or Erection of Structures.
chevron_right
§ 27-1102
Zoning Approval for Occupancy and Use.
chevron_right
§ 27-1103
Financial Security.
chevron_right
§ 27-1104
Registration of Nonconforming Uses, Structures and Lots.
chevron_right
§ 27-1105
Duties of the Township Manager.
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§ 27-1106
Duties of Zoning Officer.
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§ 27-1107
Zoning Hearing Board.
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§ 27-1108
Procedure for Variances.
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§ 27-1109
Procedure for Uses by Special Exception.
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§ 27-1110
Procedure for Conditional Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-1111
Special Encroachment Permit.
chevron_right
§ 27-1112
Procedure for Appeals.
chevron_right
§ 27-1113
Procedure for Amendments.
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§ 27-1114
Planning Advisory Commission.
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§ 27-1115
Supervisors.
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§ 27-1116
Schedule of Fees, Charges and Expenses.
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§ 27-1117
Violations and Penalties; Enforcement Procedures.
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