home
Home
code
Code
Code
Index
law
Laws (2)
New Laws (2)
help_center
Help
Help
About Us
ecode
ecode
search
Login
Borough of Thornburg, PA
chevron_right
2023-05-01
info
chevron_right
The Code
chevron_right
Chapter 27 Zoning
Ch FWD
Foreword
Ch AO
Adopting Ordinance
The Code
Ch 1
Administration and Government
Ch 2
Animals
Ch 3
(Reserved)
Ch 4
(Reserved)
Ch 5
Code Enforcement
Ch 6
Conduct
Ch 7
(Reserved)
Ch 8
Floodplains
Ch 9
Grading and Excavating
Ch 10
Health and Safety
Ch 11
(Reserved)
Ch 12
(Reserved)
Ch 13
Licenses, Permits and General Business Regulations
Ch 14
(Reserved)
Ch 15
Motor Vehicles and Traffic
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
Subdivision and Land Development
Ch 23
Stormwater Management
Ch 24
Taxation, Special
Ch 25
Trees
Ch 26
(Reserved)
Ch 27
Zoning
Ch 27 Pt 1
BASIC PROVISIONS
§ 27-101
Title.
§ 27-102
Effective Date.
§ 27-103
Authority.
§ 27-104
Interpretation.
§ 27-105
Community Development Objectives.
§ 27-106
Purpose Statements Are Part of This Chapter.
§ 27-107
Availability of Ordinance and Map.
§ 27-108
Compliance.
§ 27-109
Exemption for Public Utilities.
Ch 27 Pt 2
DEFINITIONS
§ 27-201
General Rules of Interpretation.
§ 27-202
Specific Meanings.
Ch 27 Pt 3
DISTRICT REGULATIONS
§ 27-301
Zoning District Map.
§ 27-302
Zoning Districts.
§ 27-303
District Boundaries.
§ 27-304
District Regulations.
Ch 27 Pt 4
S CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
§ 27-401
Purpose.
§ 27-402
Authorized Uses.
§ 27-403
Area and Bulk Regulations.
§ 27-404
Engineering Report.
§ 27-405
Parking and Loading.
§ 27-406
Performance Standards.
§ 27-407
Signs.
§ 27-408
Screening and Landscaping.
§ 27-409
Storage.
Ch 27 Pt 5
P-1 ACTIVE PUBLIC PARK DISTRICT
§ 27-501
Purpose.
§ 27-502
Authorized Uses.
§ 27-503
Area and Bulk Regulations.
§ 27-504
Parking and Loading.
§ 27-505
Performance Standards.
§ 27-506
Signs.
§ 27-507
Screening and Landscaping.
§ 27-508
Storage.
Ch 27 Pt 6
P-2 PASSIVE PUBLIC PARK DISTRICT
§ 27-601
Purpose.
§ 27-602
Authorized Uses.
§ 27-603
Area and Bulk Regulations.
§ 27-604
Parking and Loading.
§ 27-605
Performance Standards.
§ 27-606
Signs.
§ 27-607
Screening and Landscaping.
§ 27-608
Storage.
Ch 27 Pt 7
R-1 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-701
Purpose.
§ 27-702
Authorized Uses.
§ 27-703
Area and Bulk Regulations.
§ 27-704
Engineering Report.
§ 27-705
Parking and Loading.
§ 27-706
Performance Standards.
§ 27-707
Signs.
§ 27-708
Screening and Landscaping,
§ 27-709
Storage and Parking.
Ch 27 Pt 8
R-H RESIDENTIAL HISTORIC DISTRICT
§ 27-801
Purpose.
§ 27-802
Authorized Uses.
§ 27-803
Area and Bulk Regulations.
§ 27-804
Engineering Report.
§ 27-805
Parking and Loading.
§ 27-806
Performance Standards.
§ 27-807
Signs.
§ 27-808
Screening and Landscaping.
§ 27-809
Storage and Parking.
Ch 27 Pt 9
R-2 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-901
Purpose.
§ 27-902
Authorized Uses.
§ 27-903
Area and Bulk Regulations.
§ 27-904
Engineering Report.
§ 27-905
Parking and Loading.
§ 27-906
Performance Standards.
§ 27-907
Signs.
§ 27-908
Screening and Landscaping.
§ 27-909
Storage and Parking.
Ch 27 Pt 10
I-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-1001
Purpose.
§ 27-1002
Authorized Uses.
§ 27-1003
Area and Bulk Regulations.
§ 27-1004
Engineering Report.
§ 27-1005
Parking and Loading.
§ 27-1006
Performance Standards.
§ 27-1007
Signs.
§ 27-1008
Screening and Landscaping.
§ 27-1009
Storage.
§ 27-1010
Land Development Plan Approval.
Ch 27 Pt 11
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
§ 27-1101
Off-Street Parking.
§ 27-1102
Off-Street Parking Design.
§ 27-1103
Off-Street Parking Requirements.
§ 27-1104
Off-Street Loading.
Ch 27 Pt 12
SIGNS
§ 27-1201
Signs.
§ 27-1202
Types and Classes.
§ 27-1203
General Regulations.
§ 27-1204
Signs Authorized in All Zoning Districts.
§ 27-1205
Signs Authorized in Industrial Districts.
§ 27-1206
Billboards.
Ch 27 Pt 13
EXPRESS STANDARDS AND CRITERIA FOR CONDITIONAL USES AND USES BY SPECIAL EXCEPTION
§ 27-1301
Applicability.
§ 27-1302
Procedures for Approval.
§ 27-1303
General Standards.
§ 27-1304
Standards for Specific Uses.
Ch 27 Pt 14
SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS
§ 27-1401
General.
§ 27-1402
Performance Standards.
§ 27-1403
Screening and Landscaping.
§ 27-1404
Special Yard Requirements.
§ 27-1405
Permitted Projections Into Required Yards.
§ 27-1406
Height Exceptions.
§ 27-1407
Temporary Construction Trailers.
§ 27-1408
Minimum Floor Area Per Dwelling Unit.
§ 27-1409
Storage.
§ 27-1410
Land Development Plan Approval.
§ 27-1411
Engineering Report.
§ 27-1412
No-Impact Home-Based Business.
§ 27-1413
Airport Zoning.
Ch 27 Pt 15
ZONING HEARING BOARD
§ 27-1501
Membership.
§ 27-1502
Alternate Members.
§ 27-1503
Jurisdiction of the Board.
§ 27-1504
Variances.
§ 27-1505
Uses by Special Exception.
§ 27-1506
Conduct of Hearings.
§ 27-1507
Failure to Render a Decision or Hold the Required Hearing.
§ 27-1508
Mediation Option.
§ 27-1509
Fees and Expenditures.
§ 27-1510
Time Limitations.
§ 27-1511
Stay of Proceedings.
Ch 27 Pt 16
NONCONFORMING USES, STRUCTURES AND LOTS
§ 27-1601
Applicability.
§ 27-1602
Nonconforming Uses.
§ 27-1603
Nonconforming Structures.
§ 27-1604
Nonconforming Lots.
§ 27-1605
Registration of Nonconformity.
Ch 27 Pt 17
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
§ 27-1701
Intent.
§ 27-1702
Zoning Officer.
§ 27-1703
Application Procedures.
§ 27-1704
Enforcement.
§ 27-1705
Procedure for Reasonable Accommodation.
§ 27-1706
Procedure for Amendments.
§ 27-1707
Landowner Curative Amendments.
§ 27-1708
Planning Commission.
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
Zoning; Prior Ordinances
Table to the Disposition of All Ordinances
Ch KO
Table to Disposition of All Ordinances
arrow_back
print
Print
email
Email
download
Download
share
Share
arrow_forward
Chapter 27
Zoning
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Airport Maps
Attachment 2 - Clear Sight Triangle
Attachment 3 - Lighting Devices, Cut-Off Angles
Attachment 4 - Buffer Areas
Part 1
BASIC PROVISIONS
chevron_right
§ 27-101
Title.
chevron_right
§ 27-102
Effective Date.
chevron_right
§ 27-103
Authority.
chevron_right
§ 27-104
Interpretation.
chevron_right
§ 27-105
Community Development Objectives.
chevron_right
§ 27-106
Purpose Statements Are Part of This Chapter.
chevron_right
§ 27-107
Availability of Ordinance and Map.
chevron_right
§ 27-108
Compliance.
chevron_right
§ 27-109
Exemption for Public Utilities.
chevron_right
Part 2
DEFINITIONS
chevron_right
§ 27-201
General Rules of Interpretation.
chevron_right
§ 27-202
Specific Meanings.
chevron_right
Part 3
DISTRICT REGULATIONS
chevron_right
§ 27-301
Zoning District Map.
chevron_right
§ 27-302
Zoning Districts.
chevron_right
§ 27-303
District Boundaries.
chevron_right
§ 27-304
District Regulations.
chevron_right
Part 4
S CONSERVANCY DISTRICT
chevron_right
§ 27-401
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 27-402
Authorized Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-403
Area and Bulk Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 27-404
Engineering Report.
chevron_right
§ 27-405
Parking and Loading.
chevron_right
§ 27-406
Performance Standards.
chevron_right
§ 27-407
Signs.
chevron_right
§ 27-408
Screening and Landscaping.
chevron_right
§ 27-409
Storage.
chevron_right
Part 5
P-1 ACTIVE PUBLIC PARK DISTRICT
chevron_right
§ 27-501
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 27-502
Authorized Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-503
Area and Bulk Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 27-504
Parking and Loading.
chevron_right
§ 27-505
Performance Standards.
chevron_right
§ 27-506
Signs.
chevron_right
§ 27-507
Screening and Landscaping.
chevron_right
§ 27-508
Storage.
chevron_right
Part 6
P-2 PASSIVE PUBLIC PARK DISTRICT
chevron_right
§ 27-601
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 27-602
Authorized Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-603
Area and Bulk Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 27-604
Parking and Loading.
chevron_right
§ 27-605
Performance Standards.
chevron_right
§ 27-606
Signs.
chevron_right
§ 27-607
Screening and Landscaping.
chevron_right
§ 27-608
Storage.
chevron_right
Part 7
R-1 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
chevron_right
§ 27-701
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 27-702
Authorized Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-703
Area and Bulk Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 27-704
Engineering Report.
chevron_right
§ 27-705
Parking and Loading.
chevron_right
§ 27-706
Performance Standards.
chevron_right
§ 27-707
Signs.
chevron_right
§ 27-708
Screening and Landscaping,
chevron_right
§ 27-709
Storage and Parking.
chevron_right
Part 8
R-H RESIDENTIAL HISTORIC DISTRICT
chevron_right
§ 27-801
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 27-802
Authorized Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-803
Area and Bulk Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 27-804
Engineering Report.
chevron_right
§ 27-805
Parking and Loading.
chevron_right
§ 27-806
Performance Standards.
chevron_right
§ 27-807
Signs.
chevron_right
§ 27-808
Screening and Landscaping.
chevron_right
§ 27-809
Storage and Parking.
chevron_right
Part 9
R-2 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
chevron_right
§ 27-901
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 27-902
Authorized Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-903
Area and Bulk Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 27-904
Engineering Report.
chevron_right
§ 27-905
Parking and Loading.
chevron_right
§ 27-906
Performance Standards.
chevron_right
§ 27-907
Signs.
chevron_right
§ 27-908
Screening and Landscaping.
chevron_right
§ 27-909
Storage and Parking.
chevron_right
Part 10
I-1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
chevron_right
§ 27-1001
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 27-1002
Authorized Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-1003
Area and Bulk Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 27-1004
Engineering Report.
chevron_right
§ 27-1005
Parking and Loading.
chevron_right
§ 27-1006
Performance Standards.
chevron_right
§ 27-1007
Signs.
chevron_right
§ 27-1008
Screening and Landscaping.
chevron_right
§ 27-1009
Storage.
chevron_right
§ 27-1010
Land Development Plan Approval.
chevron_right
Part 11
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
chevron_right
§ 27-1101
Off-Street Parking.
chevron_right
§ 27-1102
Off-Street Parking Design.
chevron_right
§ 27-1103
Off-Street Parking Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-1104
Off-Street Loading.
chevron_right
Part 12
SIGNS
chevron_right
§ 27-1201
Signs.
chevron_right
§ 27-1202
Types and Classes.
chevron_right
§ 27-1203
General Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 27-1204
Signs Authorized in All Zoning Districts.
chevron_right
§ 27-1205
Signs Authorized in Industrial Districts.
chevron_right
§ 27-1206
Billboards.
chevron_right
Part 13
EXPRESS STANDARDS AND CRITERIA FOR CONDITIONAL USES AND USES BY SPECIAL EXCEPTION
chevron_right
§ 27-1301
Applicability.
chevron_right
§ 27-1302
Procedures for Approval.
chevron_right
§ 27-1303
General Standards.
chevron_right
§ 27-1304
Standards for Specific Uses.
chevron_right
Part 14
SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS
chevron_right
§ 27-1401
General.
chevron_right
§ 27-1402
Performance Standards.
chevron_right
§ 27-1403
Screening and Landscaping.
chevron_right
§ 27-1404
Special Yard Requirements.
chevron_right
§ 27-1405
Permitted Projections Into Required Yards.
chevron_right
§ 27-1406
Height Exceptions.
chevron_right
§ 27-1407
Temporary Construction Trailers.
chevron_right
§ 27-1408
Minimum Floor Area Per Dwelling Unit.
chevron_right
§ 27-1409
Storage.
chevron_right
§ 27-1410
Land Development Plan Approval.
chevron_right
§ 27-1411
Engineering Report.
chevron_right
§ 27-1412
No-Impact Home-Based Business.
chevron_right
§ 27-1413
Airport Zoning.
chevron_right
Part 15
ZONING HEARING BOARD
chevron_right
§ 27-1501
Membership.
chevron_right
§ 27-1502
Alternate Members.
chevron_right
§ 27-1503
Jurisdiction of the Board.
chevron_right
§ 27-1504
Variances.
chevron_right
§ 27-1505
Uses by Special Exception.
chevron_right
§ 27-1506
Conduct of Hearings.
chevron_right
§ 27-1507
Failure to Render a Decision or Hold the Required Hearing.
chevron_right
§ 27-1508
Mediation Option.
chevron_right
§ 27-1509
Fees and Expenditures.
chevron_right
§ 27-1510
Time Limitations.
chevron_right
§ 27-1511
Stay of Proceedings.
chevron_right
Part 16
NONCONFORMING USES, STRUCTURES AND LOTS
chevron_right
§ 27-1601
Applicability.
chevron_right
§ 27-1602
Nonconforming Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-1603
Nonconforming Structures.
chevron_right
§ 27-1604
Nonconforming Lots.
chevron_right
§ 27-1605
Registration of Nonconformity.
chevron_right
Part 17
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
chevron_right
§ 27-1701
Intent.
chevron_right
§ 27-1702
Zoning Officer.
chevron_right
§ 27-1703
Application Procedures.
chevron_right
§ 27-1704
Enforcement.
chevron_right
§ 27-1705
Procedure for Reasonable Accommodation.
chevron_right
§ 27-1706
Procedure for Amendments.
chevron_right
§ 27-1707
Landowner Curative Amendments.
chevron_right
§ 27-1708
Planning Commission.
chevron_right