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Borough of Avondale, PA
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Part II: General Legislation
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Chapter 430 Zoning
Chapter 430
Zoning
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Avondale
12-17-1996
by
Ord. No. 172
. Amendments noted where applicable.]
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Zoning Map
Attachment 2 - R-3 Townhouse Gross Density Typical Layout
Article I
Purpose, Interpretation, Short Title
§ 430-1
Short title.
§ 430-2
When effective.
§ 430-3
Purpose.
§ 430-4
Community development objectives.
§ 430-5
Interpretation.
Article II
Terminology
§ 430-6
Word usage.
§ 430-7
Definitions.
Article III
Classifications of Districts
§ 430-8
Establishment of districts.
§ 430-9
Classes of districts.
§ 430-10
Zoning Map.
§ 430-11
District boundaries.
§ 430-12
Boundary tolerances.
Article IV
R-1 Residence District
§ 430-13
District purpose.
§ 430-14
Use regulations.
§ 430-15
Area and bulk regulations.
§ 430-16
Height regulations.
§ 430-17
Parking.
Article V
R-2 Residence District
§ 430-18
District purpose.
§ 430-19
Use regulations.
§ 430-20
Area and bulk regulations.
§ 430-21
Height regulations.
§ 430-22
Determination of front yard setback.
§ 430-23
Parking.
§ 430-24
Additional standards.
Article VI
R-3 Residential District
§ 430-25
District purpose.
§ 430-26
Use regulations.
§ 430-27
Area and bulk regulations.
§ 430-27.1
Townhouse gross density development provisions.
§ 430-27.2
Height regulations.
§ 430-27.3
Parking.
§ 430-27.4
Additional standards.
Article VII
FD Flexible Use District
§ 430-28
District purpose.
§ 430-29
Use regulations.
§ 430-30
Area and bulk regulations.
§ 430-31
Height regulations.
§ 430-32
Additional standards.
Article VIII
TC Town Center District
§ 430-33
District purpose.
§ 430-34
Use regulations in the TC District.
§ 430-35
Area and bulk regulations.
§ 430-36
Additional standards.
§ 430-37
Front yard exception.
Article IX
C Commercial District
§ 430-38
District purpose.
§ 430-39
Use regulations in C Commercial District.
§ 430-40
Area and bulk regulations.
§ 430-41
Additional standards.
Article X
I Industrial District
§ 430-42
District purpose.
§ 430-43
Use regulations.
§ 430-44
Area regulations.
§ 430-45
Screening requirements.
§ 430-46
Performance standards.
§ 430-47
Parking.
§ 430-48
Lighting.
§ 430-49
Outdoor storage.
Article XI
Airport Hazard Zone
§ 430-50
Statement of intent.
§ 430-51
Statutory authority.
§ 430-52
Applicability of underlying zoning district standards.
§ 430-53
Airport Zones.
§ 430-54
Airport Zone height limitations.
§ 430-55
Use reservations.
§ 430-56
Nonconforming uses.
§ 430-57
Permits and variances.
§ 430-58
Enforcement; violations and penalties.
§ 430-59
Conflicting regulations.
Article XII
Environmental Protection Standards
§ 430-60
General provisions.
§ 430-61
Carbonate Overlay District.
§ 430-62
Floodplain regulations.
§ 430-63
Wetland Protection Overlay District.
§ 430-64
Steep Slope Overlay District.
§ 430-65
Woodland Overlay District.
Article XIII
Design Standards
§ 430-66
Purpose.
§ 430-67
Vegetative screening and landscaping.
§ 430-68
Lighting.
§ 430-69
Loading and unloading areas.
§ 430-70
Outdoor displays.
§ 430-71
Outdoor storage.
§ 430-72
Off-street parking.
§ 430-73
Vehicular access.
§ 430-74
Performance standards.
§ 430-75
(Reserved)
§ 430-76
Fences.
Article XIV
Supplemental Use Standards
§ 430-77
Purpose.
§ 430-78
Accessory apartments.
§ 430-79
Adult care facilities.
§ 430-80
Bed-and-breakfast.
§ 430-81
Conversion of structures.
§ 430-82
Day-care center.
§ 430-83
Drive-through facility.
§ 430-84
Elderly housing.
§ 430-85
Family day care home.
§ 430-86
Home occupations.
§ 430-87
Junkyard.
§ 430-88
Manufactured homes.
§ 430-89
Manufactured home parks.
§ 430-90
Mixed use.
§ 430-91
Multifamily dwelling.
§ 430-92
Private garage.
§ 430-93
Quarrying and mining operations.
§ 430-94
Shopping center.
§ 430-95
Trailers.
Article XV
Signs
§ 430-96
General regulations.
§ 430-97
Permitted permanent signs.
§ 430-98
Permitted temporary signs.
§ 430-99
Prohibited signs.
§ 430-100
Illuminated signs.
§ 430-101
District regulations.
§ 430-102
Sign permit and fees; requirements.
§ 430-103
Sign bonus.
§ 430-104
Signs exempt from fee.
§ 430-105
Inspection.
§ 430-106
Removal of signs.
Article XVI
Administration
§ 430-107
Enforcement.
§ 430-108
Violations and penalties.
§ 430-109
Permits, general.
§ 430-110
Conditional use procedures.
§ 430-111
Power of amendment.
§ 430-112
Curative amendments.
§ 430-113
Municipal liability.
§ 430-114
Fees.
Article XVII
Zoning Hearing Board
§ 430-115
Membership of the Board.
§ 430-116
Term of office.
§ 430-117
Alternate members.
§ 430-118
Organization of the Board.
§ 430-119
Expenditures for services.
§ 430-120
Jurisdiction.
§ 430-121
Hearings.
§ 430-122
Appeals to court.
§ 430-123
Variances.
§ 430-124
Special exceptions.
§ 430-125
Expiration of special exceptions and variances.
Article XVIII
Nonconforming Uses, Structures, and Lots
§ 430-126
Nonconforming uses.
§ 430-127
Nonconforming buildings and structures.
§ 430-128
Nonconforming lots.
§ 430-129
Reduction of lot.
§ 430-130
Public utility corporations.
Article XIX
Wireless Communications Facilities
§ 430-131
Purpose and intent.
§ 430-132
Definitions.
§ 430-133
Nontower wireless communication facilities.
§ 430-134
Tower-based wireless communication facilities.
§ 430-135
Special regulations applicable to streetscapes improvements.
§ 430-136
Timing of approvals and compliance with state and federal law.
