If a property ownership, consisting of the entire contiguous
land holdings held in a single ownership at the time of passage of
this chapter, has an area or dimension which does not meet the lot
size requirements of the zone in which the property is located, the
holdings may be occupied by a use permitted in the zone subject to
the other requirements of the zone, providing that if there is an
area deficiency, residential use shall be limited to a single-family
dwelling or to the number of dwelling units consistent with the density
requirement of the zone. The record of ownership as recorded in the
office of the County Recorder of Deeds at the time of passage of this
chapter shall be the basis for application of this exception unless
the owner submits proof that a different ownership existed at the
time the provisions of this chapter became applicable to the land
concerned.
This article shall not apply to any existing or proposed building,
or extension thereof, used or to be used by a public utility corporation,
if, upon petition of the corporation, the Pennsylvania Public Utility
Commission shall, after a public hearing, decide that the present
or proposed situation of the building in questions is reasonably necessary
for the convenience or welfare of the public.
Within each district, the regulations established by this chapter
shall be a minimum regulation and shall be applied uniformly to each
call or kind of structure or land.
Fences shall be permitted in accordance with the following standards:
A. "R," "CR," "I," "AC" Districts.
(1)
The front yard setback shall be at least eight feet from the
roadway cartways and a half foot from any sidewalks. All fences shall
be set back a minimum of 18 inches from all side and rear yard property
lines.
(2)
Fences shall not be placed in public rights-of-way or easements.
(3)
Fences shall not be higher than four feet in the front yard,
extending to the place of the front of the house.
(4)
Fences shall not be higher than six feet on the side yards,
extending from the place of the front of the house to the rear yard
fence. A rear yard fence shall not be higher than eight feet. Multiple-frontage
lots shall be treated as front yards.
(5)
No fence shall be installed which is constructed of barbs, electrically
charged, continuous coil or single-strand coil, with the exception
in the "AC" District.
(6)
The "AC" District may utilize fences constructed of barbs, electrically
charged or single-strand wire when such is made highly visible by
color coating or color tagging.
B. Construction standards.
(1)
All fenced erected must be of good quality and must be firmly
and sturdily footed in the ground.
(2)
All fences shall be maintained in a sturdy and good condition.
Fences which become loose, rusted or rotted, whether in whole or in
part, shall be repaired, replaced or removed.
(3)
Any fence that cannot support the weight of a 150-pound man
without bending, breaking, leaning or moving shall be deemed not to
be sturdy.
(4)
Any fence which is made of a metal fabric or which is partially
made of any metal fabric shall be galvanized or otherwise treated
to prevent the formation of rust, and the metal used in the fabric
shall be at least 11-gauge or heavier.
C. Fences, barriers and gates for swimming pools shall comply with the
applicable requirements of the Uniform Construction Code.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
The purpose of these sign regulations is to control the use
of signs in terms of numbers, type, size and location, to encourage
aesthetically pleasing design and to enable the fair and consistent
enforcement of these sign regulations. A sign may be erected, placed,
established, painted, created or maintained in the Borough only in
conformance with standards, procedures, exemptions and other requirements
of this section.
A. Temporary signs such as signs advertising the sale, rental or development
of property, temporary signs indicating the location and direction
of the premises and not exceeding four square feet in an area; and
temporary signs erected by churches, schools, civic organizations
or other similar institutions, provided that the area of the sign
does not exceed 16 square feet in area. All temporary signs shall
not be erected or displayed more than 180 days.
B. Permanent announcement signs designating professional offices such
as those of a surgeon, attorney, engineer, architect, or similar professional
person, provided that such signs do not exceed 12 square feet in area;
and permanent signs erected by churches, schools, civic organizations
or other similar institutions, provided that the area of the sign
does not exceed 12 square feet.
C. Signs advertising the sale of products at roadside stands are permitted
if they do not exceed eight square feet in total area and are located
on the premises of the owner-operator or resident of the stand. Signs
are allowed only between May 1 and November 1.
D. In addition to the other requirements of this section, every sign
referred to herein must be removed within 30 days after the circumstances
leading to its erection no longer apply.
E. A permanent identification sign for a mobile home park shall be permitted
in accordance with the other requirements of this subsection; provided,
however, that such a sign does not exceed 12 square feet in area.
F. In addition to the other requirements of this section, every sign
referred to herein must be constructed of durable materials, kept
in repair and not allowed to become dilapidated.
G. All signs must be below the sills of second-story windows. The exception
shall be signs painted upon second-story windows.