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Borough of Lansford, PA
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2023-07-10
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Part II: General Legislation
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Chapter 465 Zoning
Part I: Administrative Legislation
Ch 1
General Provisions
Ch 7
Auditor, Independent
Ch 12
Authorities, Municipal
Ch 19
Council of Governments
Ch 28
Fire Company
Ch 33
Firemen's Relief Association
Ch 42
Joint Sewer Board
Ch 55
Officers and Employees
Ch 59
Pensions
Ch 64
Planning Commission
Ch 70
Police Department
Ch 77
Recreation Board
Ch 83
Salaries and Compensation
Part II: General Legislation
Ch 115
Alarm Systems
Ch 120
Alcoholic Beverages
Ch 124
Amusements
Ch 128
Animals
Ch 139
Blight Reclamation and Revitalization
Ch 152
Burning, Outdoor
Ch 165
Construction Codes
Ch 170
Contractors
Ch 174
Curfew
Ch 181
Disorderly Conduct
Ch 192
Emergency Services Cost Recovery
Ch 210
Firearms and Weapons
Ch 216
Fire Insurance Claims
Ch 219
Fireworks
Ch 222
Floodplain Management
Ch 233
Grass, Weeds and Vegetation
Ch 276
Moving Permits
Ch 281
Noise
Ch 289
Obscene Materials
Ch 294
Parades and Public Gatherings
Ch 303
Parks and Recreation Areas
Ch 320
Property Maintenance
Ch 326
Public Property
Ch 338
Rental Property
Ch 345
Sewers and Sewage Disposal
Ch 373
Solid Waste
Ch 378
Stormwater Management
Ch 385
Streets and Sidewalks
Ch 390
Subdivision and Land Development
Ch 396
Taxation
Ch 402
Transient Retail Businesses
Ch 410
Vacant Structures, Occupancy of
Ch 415
Vehicle Nuisances and Vehicle Storage
Ch 420
Vehicles and Traffic
Ch 452
Yard, Garage and Porch Sales
Ch 465
Zoning
Ch 465 Art I
General Provisions
§ 465-101
Title.
§ 465-102
Interpretation and conflict.
§ 465-103
Compliance with ordinance required.
§ 465-104
Purpose.
§ 465-105
Community Development Objectives.
§ 465-106
Repealing provision.
§ 465-107
When effective.
Ch 465 Art II
Terminology
§ 465-201
Application and interpretation.
§ 465-202
Definitions.
Ch 465 Art III
General Regulations
§ 465-301
Attached accessory structures.
§ 465-302
Unattached accessory structures.
§ 465-303
Corner lot restriction.
§ 465-304
Types of residential accessory structures.
§ 465-305
Noncommercial satellite dish antenna.
§ 465-306
Private noncommercial swimming pools.
§ 465-307
Lots divided by zoning boundaries.
§ 465-308
Projections into required yards.
§ 465-309
Enclosures; exemptions from yard requirements.
§ 465-310
Exceptions to height limitations.
§ 465-311
Required access.
§ 465-312
Visibility at intersections and private driveways.
§ 465-313
Fences and walls.
§ 465-314
Public utilities.
§ 465-315
Sewage disposal.
§ 465-316
Highway occupancy permit.
§ 465-317
Soil erosion and sedimentation control plan.
§ 465-318
Placement of mobile homes.
§ 465-319
Uses not addressed.
§ 465-320
Conflicting regulations.
Ch 465 Art IV
Zoning Map and Zoning Districts
§ 465-401
Official Zoning Map.
§ 465-402
Changes to Official Zoning Map.
§ 465-403
Interpretations of boundaries.
§ 465-404
Classes of zoning districts.
Ch 465 Art V
Zoning District Regulations
§ 465-501
R-1 Low Density Residential District.
§ 465-502
R-2 Medium Density Residential District.
§ 465-503
B-1 Community Business District.
§ 465-504
B-2 Central Business District.
§ 465-505
I-1 General Industrial District.
§ 465-506
PC - Parks and Community Facilities District.
§ 465-507
OS - Open Space District.
Ch 465 Art VI
Special Exceptions
§ 465-601
Purpose.
§ 465-602
General provisions.
§ 465-603
Site plan.
§ 465-604
Impact analysis.
§ 465-605
General standards and criteria.
Ch 465 Art VII
Conditional Uses
§ 465-701
Purpose.
§ 465-702
General provisions.
§ 465-703
Procedure for submission and decisions.
§ 465-704
General standards.
§ 465-705
Classified conditional uses.
§ 465-706
Environmental impact statement.
§ 465-707
Other governmental approvals.
§ 465-708
Impact of proposed use/development.
§ 465-709
Adverse impacts/mitigation measures.
§ 465-710
Adult uses.
§ 465-711
Mobile home parks.
§ 465-712
Automobile wrecking yards/junkyards.
§ 465-713
Sewage treatment facilities.
§ 465-714
Methadone treatment facilities.
§ 465-715
Wireless commercial communications site.
§ 465-716
Excavation and extraction of minerals.
§ 465-717
Reclamation activities related to coal waste banks and/or strip-mined land.
§ 465-718
Solid waste facility.
§ 465-719
Conversion of nonresidential building into residences.
§ 465-720
Trucking facilities.
Ch 465 Art VIII
Supplemental Regulations
§ 465-801
Purpose and intent.
§ 465-802
Use regulations.
Ch 465 Art IX
Nonconforming Lots, Uses, Structures and Buildings
§ 465-901
Intent.
§ 465-902
Nonconforming lots of record.
§ 465-903
Continuation of nonconformity.
§ 465-904
Registration of nonconforming uses and structures.
§ 465-905
Changes of nonconforming uses.
§ 465-906
Enlargement of nonconforming uses and structures.
§ 465-907
Restoration of use.
§ 465-908
Termination of nonconforming use and/or structure.
§ 465-909
Certificate of intention for nonconforming use.
Ch 465 Art X
Sign Regulations
§ 465-1001
Signs.
§ 465-1002
Construction types.
§ 465-1003
Permitted signs by zoning district.
§ 465-1004
Area, height and setback requirements.
§ 465-1005
Number of signs.
§ 465-1006
Setback for freestanding signs.
§ 465-1007
Signs related to nonconforming uses.
§ 465-1008
Area computation of signs.
§ 465-1009
Vertical clearance.
§ 465-1010
Prohibited signs.
§ 465-1011
Permits required.
Ch 465 Art XI
Off-Street Parking and Loading
§ 465-1101
Purpose.
§ 465-1102
Size of off-street parking spaces.
§ 465-1103
Size of off-street loading spaces.
§ 465-1104
Dimensions and design.
§ 465-1105
Width of access driveways.
§ 465-1106
Number and location of access driveways.
§ 465-1107
Location of off-street parking areas.
§ 465-1108
Expansion of existing use.
§ 465-1109
Change of use.
§ 465-1110
Grading, pavement and drainage of off-street parking areas.
§ 465-1111
Screening.
§ 465-1112
Lighting.
§ 465-1113
Parking in setback yard areas.
§ 465-1114
Existing structures and uses.
§ 465-1115
Fractional space.
§ 465-1116
Multiple activities or uses.
§ 465-1117
Off-street parking requirements.
§ 465-1118
Parking for other nonresidential uses.
§ 465-1119
Off-street loading requirements.
§ 465-1120
Provision of handicapped parking spaces.
§ 465-1121
Design features for handicapped parking spaces.
§ 465-1122
Signage for handicapped parking.
§ 465-1123
Minimum number of handicapped accessible spaces.
Ch 465 Art XII
Floodplain Management
§ 465-1201
Intent.
§ 465-1202
Special definitions.
§ 465-1203
Abrogation and greater restrictions.
§ 465-1204
Severability.
§ 465-1205
Warning and disclaimer of liability.
§ 465-1206
Overlay of floodplain districts.
§ 465-1207
Identification of 100-year floodplain districts.
§ 465-1208
Changes to delineated boundaries.
§ 465-1209
Initial determination of boundaries.
§ 465-1210
Alterations to watercourses.
§ 465-1211
Floodway restrictions.
§ 465-1212
Special requirements for special floodplain area and general floodplain area.
§ 465-1213
Structural anchoring and floodproofing requirements.
§ 465-1214
Issuance of building permit.
§ 465-1215
Floodproofing.
§ 465-1216
Utilities.
§ 465-1217
Certification of floodproofing.
§ 465-1218
Fully enclosed areas below lowest floor.
§ 465-1219
Prohibited uses.
§ 465-1220
Regulations for hazardous materials.
§ 465-1221
Improvements.
§ 465-1222
Variances.
§ 465-1223
Modification of freeboard requirement administrative procedures.
Ch 465 Art XIII
Enforcement and Administration
§ 465-1301
Zoning Officer.
§ 465-1302
Zoning permit.
§ 465-1303
Certificate of zoning compliance.
§ 465-1304
Enforcement procedures.
§ 465-1305
Schedule of fees, charges and expenses.
Ch 465 Art XIV
Amendments
§ 465-1401
Amendment procedure.
§ 465-1402
Applications for amendments to text or map.
§ 465-1403
Curative amendments.
§ 465-1404
Enactment of amendments.
§ 465-1405
Notification to county.
Ch 465 Art XV
Zoning Hearing Board
§ 465-1501
Membership of Board.
§ 465-1502
Alternates to Zoning Hearing Board.
§ 465-1503
Removal of members.
§ 465-1504
Organization of Board.
§ 465-1505
Expenditures for services.
§ 465-1506
Hearings.
§ 465-1507
Mediation option.
§ 465-1508
Jurisdiction of Zoning Hearing Board.
§ 465-1509
Variances.
§ 465-1510
Special exceptions.
§ 465-1511
Parties appellant before Board.
§ 465-1512
Time limitations.
§ 465-1513
Stay of proceedings.
Ch 465 Art XVI
Planned Residential Developments
§ 465-1601
Purpose.
§ 465-1602
Regulatory authority.
§ 465-1603
Use regulations.
§ 465-1604
Density regulations.
§ 465-1605
Dimensional regulations.
§ 465-1606
Development regulations.
§ 465-1607
Location/management of common open space.
§ 465-1608
Phasing of development.
§ 465-1609
Enforcement and modification of provisions of plan.
§ 465-1610
Application for tentative approval.
§ 465-1611
Public hearings.
§ 465-1612
Findings.
§ 465-1613
Status of plan after tentative approval.
§ 465-1614
Application for final approval.
§ 465-1615
Jurisdiction and legal remedies.
Ch 465 Art XVII
Appeals
§ 465-1701
Appeals to court.
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Ch DT
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Chapter 465
Zoning
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of Lansford
7-1-2003
by
Ord. No. 2003-05
. Amendments noted where applicable.]
Article I
General Provisions
chevron_right
§ 465-101
Title.
chevron_right
§ 465-102
Interpretation and conflict.
chevron_right
§ 465-103
Compliance with ordinance required.
chevron_right
§ 465-104
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 465-105
Community Development Objectives.
chevron_right
§ 465-106
Repealing provision.
chevron_right
§ 465-107
When effective.
chevron_right
Article II
Terminology
chevron_right
§ 465-201
Application and interpretation.
chevron_right
§ 465-202
Definitions.
chevron_right
Article III
General Regulations
chevron_right
§ 465-301
Attached accessory structures.
chevron_right
§ 465-302
Unattached accessory structures.
chevron_right
§ 465-303
Corner lot restriction.
chevron_right
§ 465-304
Types of residential accessory structures.
chevron_right
§ 465-305
Noncommercial satellite dish antenna.
chevron_right
§ 465-306
Private noncommercial swimming pools.
chevron_right
§ 465-307
Lots divided by zoning boundaries.
chevron_right
§ 465-308
Projections into required yards.
chevron_right
§ 465-309
Enclosures; exemptions from yard requirements.
chevron_right
§ 465-310
Exceptions to height limitations.
chevron_right
§ 465-311
Required access.
chevron_right
§ 465-312
Visibility at intersections and private driveways.
chevron_right
§ 465-313
Fences and walls.
chevron_right
§ 465-314
Public utilities.
chevron_right
§ 465-315
Sewage disposal.
chevron_right
§ 465-316
Highway occupancy permit.
chevron_right
§ 465-317
Soil erosion and sedimentation control plan.
chevron_right
§ 465-318
Placement of mobile homes.
chevron_right
§ 465-319
Uses not addressed.
chevron_right
§ 465-320
Conflicting regulations.
chevron_right
Article IV
Zoning Map and Zoning Districts
chevron_right
§ 465-401
Official Zoning Map.
chevron_right
§ 465-402
Changes to Official Zoning Map.
chevron_right
§ 465-403
Interpretations of boundaries.
chevron_right
§ 465-404
Classes of zoning districts.
chevron_right
Article V
Zoning District Regulations
chevron_right
§ 465-501
R-1 Low Density Residential District.
chevron_right
§ 465-502
R-2 Medium Density Residential District.
chevron_right
§ 465-503
B-1 Community Business District.
chevron_right
§ 465-504
B-2 Central Business District.
chevron_right
§ 465-505
I-1 General Industrial District.
chevron_right
§ 465-506
PC - Parks and Community Facilities District.
chevron_right
§ 465-507
OS - Open Space District.
chevron_right
Article VI
Special Exceptions
chevron_right
§ 465-601
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 465-602
General provisions.
chevron_right
§ 465-603
Site plan.
chevron_right
§ 465-604
Impact analysis.
chevron_right
§ 465-605
General standards and criteria.
chevron_right
Article VII
Conditional Uses
chevron_right
§ 465-701
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 465-702
General provisions.
chevron_right
§ 465-703
Procedure for submission and decisions.
chevron_right
§ 465-704
General standards.
chevron_right
§ 465-705
Classified conditional uses.
chevron_right
§ 465-706
Environmental impact statement.
chevron_right
§ 465-707
Other governmental approvals.
chevron_right
§ 465-708
Impact of proposed use/development.
chevron_right
§ 465-709
Adverse impacts/mitigation measures.
chevron_right
§ 465-710
Adult uses.
chevron_right
§ 465-711
Mobile home parks.
chevron_right
§ 465-712
Automobile wrecking yards/junkyards.
chevron_right
§ 465-713
Sewage treatment facilities.
chevron_right
§ 465-714
Methadone treatment facilities.
chevron_right
§ 465-715
Wireless commercial communications site.
chevron_right
§ 465-716
Excavation and extraction of minerals.
chevron_right
§ 465-717
Reclamation activities related to coal waste banks and/or strip-mined land.
chevron_right
§ 465-718
Solid waste facility.
chevron_right
§ 465-719
Conversion of nonresidential building into residences.
chevron_right
§ 465-720
Trucking facilities.
chevron_right
Article VIII
Supplemental Regulations
chevron_right
§ 465-801
Purpose and intent.
chevron_right
§ 465-802
Use regulations.
chevron_right
Article IX
Nonconforming Lots, Uses, Structures and Buildings
chevron_right
§ 465-901
Intent.
chevron_right
§ 465-902
Nonconforming lots of record.
chevron_right
§ 465-903
Continuation of nonconformity.
chevron_right
§ 465-904
Registration of nonconforming uses and structures.
chevron_right
§ 465-905
Changes of nonconforming uses.
chevron_right
§ 465-906
Enlargement of nonconforming uses and structures.
chevron_right
§ 465-907
Restoration of use.
chevron_right
§ 465-908
Termination of nonconforming use and/or structure.
chevron_right
§ 465-909
Certificate of intention for nonconforming use.
chevron_right
Article X
Sign Regulations
chevron_right
§ 465-1001
Signs.
chevron_right
§ 465-1002
Construction types.
chevron_right
§ 465-1003
Permitted signs by zoning district.
chevron_right
§ 465-1004
Area, height and setback requirements.
chevron_right
§ 465-1005
Number of signs.
chevron_right
§ 465-1006
Setback for freestanding signs.
chevron_right
§ 465-1007
Signs related to nonconforming uses.
chevron_right
§ 465-1008
Area computation of signs.
chevron_right
§ 465-1009
Vertical clearance.
chevron_right
§ 465-1010
Prohibited signs.
chevron_right
§ 465-1011
Permits required.
chevron_right
Article XI
Off-Street Parking and Loading
chevron_right
§ 465-1101
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 465-1102
Size of off-street parking spaces.
chevron_right
§ 465-1103
Size of off-street loading spaces.
chevron_right
§ 465-1104
Dimensions and design.
chevron_right
§ 465-1105
Width of access driveways.
chevron_right
§ 465-1106
Number and location of access driveways.
chevron_right
§ 465-1107
Location of off-street parking areas.
chevron_right
§ 465-1108
Expansion of existing use.
chevron_right
§ 465-1109
Change of use.
chevron_right
§ 465-1110
Grading, pavement and drainage of off-street parking areas.
chevron_right
§ 465-1111
Screening.
chevron_right
§ 465-1112
Lighting.
chevron_right
§ 465-1113
Parking in setback yard areas.
chevron_right
§ 465-1114
Existing structures and uses.
chevron_right
§ 465-1115
Fractional space.
chevron_right
§ 465-1116
Multiple activities or uses.
chevron_right
§ 465-1117
Off-street parking requirements.
chevron_right
§ 465-1118
Parking for other nonresidential uses.
chevron_right
§ 465-1119
Off-street loading requirements.
chevron_right
§ 465-1120
Provision of handicapped parking spaces.
chevron_right
§ 465-1121
Design features for handicapped parking spaces.
chevron_right
§ 465-1122
Signage for handicapped parking.
chevron_right
§ 465-1123
Minimum number of handicapped accessible spaces.
chevron_right
Article XII
Floodplain Management
chevron_right
§ 465-1201
Intent.
chevron_right
§ 465-1202
Special definitions.
chevron_right
§ 465-1203
Abrogation and greater restrictions.
chevron_right
§ 465-1204
Severability.
chevron_right
§ 465-1205
Warning and disclaimer of liability.
chevron_right
§ 465-1206
Overlay of floodplain districts.
chevron_right
§ 465-1207
Identification of 100-year floodplain districts.
chevron_right
§ 465-1208
Changes to delineated boundaries.
chevron_right
§ 465-1209
Initial determination of boundaries.
chevron_right
§ 465-1210
Alterations to watercourses.
chevron_right
§ 465-1211
Floodway restrictions.
chevron_right
§ 465-1212
Special requirements for special floodplain area and general floodplain area.
chevron_right
§ 465-1213
Structural anchoring and floodproofing requirements.
chevron_right
§ 465-1214
Issuance of building permit.
chevron_right
§ 465-1215
Floodproofing.
chevron_right
§ 465-1216
Utilities.
chevron_right
§ 465-1217
Certification of floodproofing.
chevron_right
§ 465-1218
Fully enclosed areas below lowest floor.
chevron_right
§ 465-1219
Prohibited uses.
chevron_right
§ 465-1220
Regulations for hazardous materials.
chevron_right
§ 465-1221
Improvements.
chevron_right
§ 465-1222
Variances.
chevron_right
§ 465-1223
Modification of freeboard requirement administrative procedures.
chevron_right
Article XIII
Enforcement and Administration
chevron_right
§ 465-1301
Zoning Officer.
chevron_right
§ 465-1302
Zoning permit.
chevron_right
§ 465-1303
Certificate of zoning compliance.
chevron_right
§ 465-1304
Enforcement procedures.
chevron_right
§ 465-1305
Schedule of fees, charges and expenses.
chevron_right
Article XIV
Amendments
chevron_right
§ 465-1401
Amendment procedure.
chevron_right
§ 465-1402
Applications for amendments to text or map.
chevron_right
§ 465-1403
Curative amendments.
chevron_right
§ 465-1404
Enactment of amendments.
chevron_right
§ 465-1405
Notification to county.
chevron_right
Article XV
Zoning Hearing Board
chevron_right
§ 465-1501
Membership of Board.
chevron_right
§ 465-1502
Alternates to Zoning Hearing Board.
chevron_right
§ 465-1503
Removal of members.
chevron_right
§ 465-1504
Organization of Board.
chevron_right
§ 465-1505
Expenditures for services.
chevron_right
§ 465-1506
Hearings.
chevron_right
§ 465-1507
Mediation option.
chevron_right
§ 465-1508
Jurisdiction of Zoning Hearing Board.
chevron_right
§ 465-1509
Variances.
chevron_right
§ 465-1510
Special exceptions.
chevron_right
§ 465-1511
Parties appellant before Board.
chevron_right
§ 465-1512
Time limitations.
chevron_right
§ 465-1513
Stay of proceedings.
chevron_right
Article XVI
Planned Residential Developments
chevron_right
§ 465-1601
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 465-1602
Regulatory authority.
chevron_right
§ 465-1603
Use regulations.
chevron_right
§ 465-1604
Density regulations.
chevron_right
§ 465-1605
Dimensional regulations.
chevron_right
§ 465-1606
Development regulations.
chevron_right
§ 465-1607
Location/management of common open space.
chevron_right
§ 465-1608
Phasing of development.
chevron_right
§ 465-1609
Enforcement and modification of provisions of plan.
chevron_right
§ 465-1610
Application for tentative approval.
chevron_right
§ 465-1611
Public hearings.
chevron_right
§ 465-1612
Findings.
chevron_right
§ 465-1613
Status of plan after tentative approval.
chevron_right
§ 465-1614
Application for final approval.
chevron_right
§ 465-1615
Jurisdiction and legal remedies.
chevron_right
Article XVII
Appeals
chevron_right
§ 465-1701
Appeals to court.
chevron_right