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Township of Paradise, PA chevron_right chevron_right Part II: General Legislation chevron_right Chapter 160 Zoning
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Chapter 160 Zoning

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Ord. No. 282  pdf
2026-05-04
Zoning Amendment
Ch 160
Ord. No. 283  pdf
2026-05-04
Zoning Amendment
Ch 160
Ord. No. 284  pdf
2026-05-04
Zoning Amendment
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Ord. No. 287  pdf
2026-05-04
Zoning Amendment
Ch 160
Ord. No. 288  pdf
2026-05-04
Zoning Amendment
Ch 160
Ord. No. 281  pdf
2026-02-18
Zoning Amendment
Ch 160
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the Township of Paradise 6-5-2007 by Ord. No. 159. Amendments noted where applicable.]
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Zoning Schedule I, Regulations Governing the Use of LandAttachment 2 - Zoning Schedule II, Off-Street Parking SpacesAttachment 3 - Zoning Schedule III, Permitted Uses, Lot, Yard and Height RegulationsAttachment 4 - Zoning Schedule IV, Permitted Uses, Lot, Area and Bulk RequirementsAttachment 5 - Zoning Schedule V, Sign Types by DistrictAttachment 6 - Zoning Schedule VI, Paradise Township Variable Width Riparian BufferAttachment 7 - Zoning Schedule VII (Reserved)Attachment 8 - Zoning Schedule VIII, Wetland Plant ListAttachment 9 - Change of Use Application
Article I General Provisions
§ 160-1 Title.
§ 160-2 Community development objectives.
§ 160-3 Interpretation.
§ 160-3.1 Severability.
§ 160-3.2 Savings.
§ 160-3.3 Definitions.
Article II Establishment of Zoning Districts
§ 160-4 Names of districts.
§ 160-5 Zoning District intent.
§ 160-6 Zoning Map.
Article III Zoning District Use Regulations
§ 160-7 Application of district regulations.
§ 160-8 Types of uses.
§ 160-9 District bulk regulations.
§ 160-10 Conditional and special exception uses.
§ 160-11 Land uses.
§ 160-12 Special land use requirements.
§ 160-12-A Wireless communications facilities.
Article IV Supplementary Regulations
§ 160-13 Applicability.
§ 160-13-A Exceptions to yard and height requirements.
§ 160-13-B Architectural standards for nonresidential structures.
§ 160-14 Supplementary lot, yard and height regulations.
§ 160-15 Accessory structures and uses.
§ 160-16 Off-street parking and loading.
§ 160-17 Exterior lighting.
§ 160-18 Buffers.
§ 160-19 Nuisance control.
§ 160-20 Traffic impact study.
§ 160-21 Other required approvals.
§ 160-21-A Haul roads.
§ 160-21-B Inspections.
§ 160-21-C Conservation subdivisions and master developments.
Article V Nonconforming Lots, Uses and Buildings
§ 160-22 Nonconforming uses.
§ 160-23 Nonconforming buildings or structures.
§ 160-24 Abandonment and termination of nonconforming uses.
Article VI Administration and Enforcement
§ 160-25 Appointment and powers of Zoning Officer.
§ 160-26 Zoning permits.
§ 160-27 Permit application procedures for permitted uses.
§ 160-28 (Reserved)
§ 160-29 Permit application procedures for conditional uses.
§ 160-30 Site development plans.
§ 160-31 Zoning permit fees.
§ 160-32 Enforcement notice.
§ 160-33 Causes of action.
§ 160-34 Enforcement remedies.
Article VII Zoning Hearing Board
§ 160-35 Zoning Hearing Board.
§ 160-36 Jurisdiction.
§ 160-37 Variances.
§ 160-38 Special exceptions.
§ 160-39 Procedure.
§ 160-40 Parties appellant before Board.
§ 160-41 Time limitations.
§ 160-42 Stay of proceedings.
Article VIII Time-Share Ownership
§ 160-43 General provisions.
§ 160-44 Submission, review and administration.
§ 160-45 Maintenance organization.
§ 160-46 Enforcement; fees; violations and penalties.
Article IX Amendments
§ 160-47 Enactment of Zoning Ordinance Amendments.
§ 160-48 Procedure for Township curative amendments.
§ 160-49 Procedure for landowner curative amendments.
§ 160-50 Petition and fee.
Article X Definitions
§ 160-51 Use of terms.
§ 160-52 Definitions.
Article XI Airport Zoning Regulations
§ 160-53 Short title and description.
§ 160-54 Declaration of policy.
§ 160-55 Definitions.
§ 160-56 Airport surface zones.
§ 160-57 Airport surface zone height limitations.
§ 160-58 Airport zoning requirements.
§ 160-59 Permits and variances.
§ 160-60 Enforcement/notice.
§ 160-61 Zoning Hearing Board as Board of Adjustment.
§ 160-62 Joint Airport Zoning Board.
§ 160-63 Appeals.
§ 160-64 Acquisition of air rights.
§ 160-65 Relation to other zoning regulations.
§ 160-66 Judicial review.
§ 160-67 Severability.
§ 160-68 Construal of provisions.
§ 160-69 Violations and penalties.
§ 160-70 Adoption and amendment of ordinance.
Article XII Resort Development Area Overlay District
§ 160-71 General Provisions; definitions; eligibility.
Article XIII Signs
§ 160-72 General provisions; intent.
§ 160-73 Permit requirements.
§ 160-74 Master sign plans.
§ 160-75 Permit exceptions.
§ 160-76 Sign regulations dependent on district and type.
§ 160-77 Signs exempt from regulation in all districts.
§ 160-78 Signs allowed in all districts without a permit.
§ 160-79 Signs requiring a permit.
§ 160-80 Prohibited signs.
§ 160-81 Grand opening signs.
§ 160-82 Design standards.
§ 160-83 Sign illumination.
§ 160-84 Landscaping for signs.
§ 160-85 Conformance required.
§ 160-86 Nonconforming signs.
§ 160-87 Removal of signs.
Article XIV Riparian Buffer Overlay District
§ 160-88 General provisions.
§ 160-89 Establishment of Riparian Buffer Overlay District.
§ 160-90 General standards.
§ 160-91 Modified riparian buffer.
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