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STRAUSSTOWN

Berks County, Pennsylvania

ZONING ORDINANCE OF 1991

R E C E I V E D DEC 1 S 2003

PLANNING COllMUlSSlON BERKS COUNTY

January 1992

Adopted by Strausstown Borough Council on February 3, 1992.

BOROUGH OF STRAUSS TOWN

Donald Wertz, Mayor

Borough Council

Richard Blatt, President George F. Brown, Jr., Vice-president

Ronald Yocum, Jr Charles Conrad, Jr. Randall Coleman Diana Coleman

Mae Riehl

Jo Ann Conrad, Secretary-Treasurer Charles Fitzpatrick, Solicitor

Prepared by the STRAUSSTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL

with assistance from Systems Design Engineering, Inc.

Wyomissing, PA

The preparation of this Zoning Ordinance was funded through the federal Community Development Block. Grants program

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administered by the Berks County Board of Commissioners.

BOROUGH OF STRAUSSTOWN ZONING ORDINANCE

T a b l e of Contents

ARTICLE I GENERAL PROVISIONS ............................... 1-1

Sect ion 101 Sec t ion 102 Purposes Sec t ion 103 Commuriity Development Objectives Sec t ion 104 Appl icabi l i ty

Shor t Title and Effective Date

Sec t ion 105 In t e rp re t a t ion -

Sect ion 106 Va l id i ty and Severab i l i t y Sec t ion 107 Warning and Disclaimer Sec t ion 108 Repealer

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ARTICLE I1 DEFINITIONS ..................................... 11-1

Sect ion 201 General Sec t ion 202 Defini t ions of Terms

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ARTICLE I11 ESTABLIS~NT OF DISTRICTS ...................... 111-1

Section 301 Districts Established 111-1 Sectfcm 3e2 Zoning Map 111-1 SeCtiGn 3% District Boundaries 111-1 Sect ion 304 Fedem3.. S t h t z , and County Propertv 111-2

ARTICLE IV VILLAGE CENTER DISTRICT - !\\-'I ............. .... I V - 1

Section 401 Purpose Sec t ion 402 U s e Regulations Section 403 Section 424 Design Standards

Area and Bulk Regulations

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ARTICLE V VILLAC;E RESi3ENTIAL DISTRICT - (VR) ............. V-1

Section 501 Purpose Section 502 Use Regulations Section 503 Section 504 Design Standards


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ARTICLE VI SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT - (SR) ............ V I - 1

Section 601 Purpose Section 602 Use Regulations Section 683 Area and Bulk Regulations

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ARTICLE VI1 HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT - (HC) .............. VII-1 Section 701 Purpose Section 702 Use Regulations Section 703 Section 704 Design Standards


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ARTICLE VI11 INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT - (I) ....................... VIII-1

Section 801 Purpose Section 802 Use Regulations Section 803 Section 804 Design Standards


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ARTICLE IX PERFORMANCE STANDARDS ........................... IX-1

Section 901 Section 902 Section 903 Section 904 Section 905 Section 906 Secticjn 907 Section 908 Section 909 Section 910 Section 911

Purpose Vibration Noise Air Quality Electrical and Electromaqnetic Interference Fire and Explosive Hazards Radioactive Materials Glare and Heat Liquid and Solid Waste (Non-Radioactive) Odor Public Health and Safety

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A;tTICLE x GENERAL REGULATIONS ............................. X-1

Section 1001 Section 1002 Section 1883 Section 1004 Section 1005 Section 1006 Section 1007 Section 1008 Section 1009 Section 1010 Section 1011 Section 1012 Section 1013 Section 1014 Section 1015 Section 1016

Section 1017

Applicability of Regulations of this Article X-1 Projections into Required YFT?S x-1 Farm Eegulations x-1 Sale of Farm Products Exceptions to Height Restrictions x-2 Stripping of Topsoil x-2

Slope Controls x-3 Reduction of Lot Area x-3 Parking Requirements x-3 Landscaping x-7 Screening and Buffering x-7 Storage x-9 Lighting x- 9 Loading x- 10

Utilizing Elevated Sand Mounds x-10 Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks

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Excavation of Clay, Sand, Gravel, or Rock X-2

Modification of Lot Area for Lots

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ARTICLE XI NON-CONFORMING LOTS, USES, STRUCTURES, AND BUILDINGS ................................... XI-1

Section 1101 Statement of Intent XI-1 Section 1102 Non-Conforming Lots of Record XI- 1 Section 1103 Non-Conforming Uses of Land XI-1 Section 1104 Non-Conforming Structures or Buildings XI-2 Section 1105 Non-Conforming Uses of Structures

Section 1106 Unsafe or Unlawful Structures or Buildings XI-4

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ARTICLE XI1 ZONING HEARING BOARD ............................ XII-1

Section 1201 Creation, Appointment, and Organization XII- 1

Zoning Hearing Board XII-2 Section 1202 Jurisdiction and Functions of the

Section 1203 Hearings XII-4

Questions XII-7 Section 1204 Procedure for Hearings on Substantive

Section 1205 S t a y of Proceedings XII-9 Section 1206 Appeals to Court XII- 10

ARTICLE XI11 ADMINISTRATION .................................. XIII-1

Section 1301 Section 1302 Sec+.ion 1303 Section 1304 Section 1305 SectS.Cn 1306 Sect.iol? 1307 Section 1308 Section 1329 Section 1310

Duties of the Zoning Officer Zonina Permits Ayy;ic~:- i a ~ ~ for Zcniny Permits Issuance of Zoning E'em,its Schedule cf Fees Conditional L'ses Amendments Complaints Regarding Vi9laticr;li Remedies Oenalties

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ARTICLE I

GmERATJ mvIs10Ns

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SECTION 101. SHORT TITLE AND EFFECTIVE DATE

A. This Ordinance s h a l l be known and may be ci ted as the “Strausstown Zoning Ordinance of 1991.”

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B. This Ordinance sha l l become effective five ( 5 ) days a f t e r its enactment.

SECTION 102. PURPOSES

A. This Ordinance is enacted under and pursuant t o the Municipalities Planning Code, A c t 247 of 1968, as amended, f o r the following purposes:

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To promote, protect, knd f a c i l i t a t e the public health, safety, and general welfare of the inhabitants of the Borough of Strausstown by coordinated and pract ical community development.

To provide f o r proper density of pcpulation and t o assure adequaLe l i g h t and air.

To f a c d l i a t e thz a2equate provision of +.ransportation, police protection, water, sewerage, schools, parks, and public grounds.

To prevent overcrowding of land, blight, danger, and conges- t i o n i n t r ave l and transportation.

To prevent l o s s of health, l i f e , o r property from f i r e , flood, panic, o r other danger.

regulations and d i s t r i c t s contained herein represent reasonable consideration as t o the character of the d i s t r i c t and t h e i r pecul iar s u i t a b i l i t y f o r particular uses of land and have been made w i t h a view t o enhancing the existing environment and assur- ing the development of a future environment t h a t real izes the greatest possible use and enjoyment of land on adjacent proper- t ies, w i t h the objective of promoting and protecting the public welfare through the regulation of land use and the process of land development.

SECTION 103. COMMUNITY DEVEU)”l’ OBJECTIVEX

A. This Zoning Ordinance has been enacted i n accordance w i t h the Borough of Strausstown Comprehensive P lan of 1990 and i n

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accordance with the following goals and objectives as set forth therein:

1. To preserve the small-town character of the Borough along with the scenic elements which make it unique.

a. Adopt development controls which will accommodate development that is harmonious with the character of the Borough. Included in this objective is the intent to permit development at a density sufficiently high to make community sewage treatment disposal economically feasible.

b. Preserve the sharp distinction between high-density town development and low-density rural development.

c. Preserve and enhance the views of Blue Mountain from the Borough wherever possible.

2. Maintain a full range of land uses and services within the Borough to maintain the character of a true town, accommodating the day-to-day retail and service nseds of the surrounding rural area.

a. Adopt development controls to encourage locally-oriented services and comersi;l uses fn the core ot the Borough, p a ‘Lfmlarly in the currsiiLk;- ~acil~iL storefronts.

b. AdopL development controli to accommcicte the safe expansisri of industrial activity within the borougk.

c . Adopt development controls to assure tht. recraat.iona1 facilities CCji‘tinue to be sufficient for tne needs of Borough residents.

3. Create a Zoning Ordinance to regvlate the density of development, to establish permitted uses aizd districts wherein all uses are permitted, to assure proper relation of buildings to each other and of new development to existing development, and to control building bulk and height.

B. In addition to the goals and objectives stated in the Comprehen- sive Plan, this Ordinance has been adopted in order to:

1. Accommodate the provision of efficient and dependable community facilities and services, meeting the health, safety, and welfare needs of current and future Borough residents.

2. Bring about the gradual conformity of land use patterns to that shown in the future land use element of the Borough Comprehensive Plan.

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SECTION 104. APPLICABILITY

A. A l l s t ruc tures , buildings, signs, and uses of land s h a l l conform with the provisions of this Ordinance, including a l l performance standards, general regulations, and a l l regulations f o r the district wherein the par t icu lar structure, building, sign, o r land is located.

Structures, buildings, signs, and uses of land not i n conformance with the provisions of t h i s Ordinance sha l l be permitted only as a l ega l ly non-conforming use, as herein defined and provided for , o r upon the granting of a variance by the Zoning Hearing Board, as herein provided for i n accordance with the Pennsylvania Munici- pali t ies Planning Code.

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SECTION 105. INTERPRETATION

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I n the in t e rp re t a t ion and application of the provisions of this Ordinance, such provisions sha l l be deemed the minimum requirements f o r the promotion and protection of the public health, welfare, and safety.

Where provisions of this Ordinance impose greater r e s t r i c t ions than those of any other Ordinance o r regulation o r any other less restr ic t . ive provision of t h i s Ordinance, the tiore r e s t r i c t ive pcwia ions of this Ordinulce sha l l be controlling.

Where the pL-cvisions of any sbtxfe. 3thci crdinance, o r regula- t i on impose grezter restrictims than this Ordinance, the provi- s ions of such statcte, crther ordinance, o r regulation s h a l l be control l ing.

--. SECTION 106. VALIDITY AND SEvERA2iLITY

I f any articie, sect ion, subsection, paragraph, claw?. .. o r provisior. of t h i s Ordinance s h a l l be declared by a court of competent jur isdict ion t o be invalid, such decision sha l l not a f fec t the va l id i ty of t h i s Ordinance as a whole o r of any other portion of t h i s Ordinance.

SECTION 107. WARNING AND DISCLAIMER

This Ordinance shall no t create l i a b i l i t y on the par t of the Borough of Strausstown o r upon any o f f i ce r o r employee thereof f o r any damages t h a t r e s u l t from re l iance on t h i s Ordinance o r any administrative decision lawfully made pursuant t o its provisions.

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SECTION 108. REPEALER

All ordinances, resolutions, and enactments inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance are hereby repealed to the extent of such inconsistency.

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ARTICLE I1

DEFINITIONS

SECTION 201. GENERAL

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Unle-ss otherwise express ly stated, the terms i n Section 202 s h a l l be construed throughout t h i s Ordinance t o have the meaning there in ind ica ted .

Words used i n the present tense include the fu ture ; words i n the masculine gender include the feminine and the neuter; the s ingular number inc ludes the p lu ra l , and the p lura l the s ingular .

The word " sha l l " o r "must" is always mandatory; the word "may" permissive.

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The word " s t ruc tu re" includes "building;" both terms s h a l l con- s t rued as i f followed by the phrase "or pa r t thereof."

The word "person" incllides "individual," "p ro f i t o r non-pr0fi.t organizat ion, " "partnership, " "company, " "unincorporated ascocj - a a t ion , " "corporation," o r o ther s i m i l a r e n t i t i e s .

Thp vzr3;5 "E;seC' and "occupied" s h a l l include the words "arranged," "da&+..:d," ai+> ..* "iniended t o bo used or occupied."

The word " b u i l t " s h a l l inclti3e the words "-rectwl. " ' .conszrtxted," and "a l te red . I'

The word "including" sha l l r?ot l i m i t the tzz: t o t h e specificd example(s), b u t is intended t o extend its meani:ig to a l l o the r ins tances of similar kind and character.

When terms, phrazes: o r words are not defiired, they shall. be i n t e r p r e t e d according t o ccmmon usage, o r such as the context m y imply.

SECTION 202. DEFINITIONS OF TERMS

ACCESS DRIVE A paved o r unpaved s t r i p of land across public o r pr iva te property designed and intended t o provide a means of vehicular access from a public street t o a tract of land, a s t ruc ture , or a parking area.

ACCESSORY STRUCTURE A bu i ld ing o r s t r u c t u r e subordinate t o the main building, the use of which is customari ly inc iden ta l t o and located i n the same l o t occupied by the p r i n c i p a l bui lding.

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ACCESSORY USE A use customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use of the same lot.

ACCESSWAY See “ACCESS DRIVE.”

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE - A type of non-residential land use which may be either free-standing, subordinate to some other use of land, or a principal use of land on a tract that supports other use(s). This use shall include managerial, secretarial, and clerical functions normally associated with commercial and industrial uses as well as some institutional uses and services.

AERIAL A mast used for the transmission or reception of electromagnetic waves. Dish antennae are specifically excluded from this definition.

AGRICULTURE The cultivation of the soil and the raising and harvesting of the products of the soil, including but not limited to nursery, hortied- ture, forestry, animal husbandry, and mushroom culture.

AGRICULTURE, INTENSIVE Agricultural uses involving the processing or production of agricultural products, which are likeiy to emii frequent recuxrkz = L A c ui noises considered obnoxious to a residem-.ial e?.. k c m e n t . Intensib- agriculture includes such 1~ses as mushroom p:tduction, feedlots, w d poultry h -*szes;.

AL.m A yav-.od cartway generally parallel to some h3jor ztreet providing vehicular access to private propertylproperties along ~h -ear property line(s), usually but no? necessarily in lieu of a point of access along the front property line(s).

ARBOR A structural framework designed and used to support some species of creeping vegetation (such as vines) or espaliered vegetation.

AWNING A roof-like extension from the exterior wall of a building, located above a door, window, or porch, and designed to provide protection from sun and rain.

BAKERY A commercial establishment for the preparation or sale of baked goods, such as breads, cakes, or cookies.

BAlw A structure used for the storage of farm products or agricultural equipment, animal feed, or for the housing of farm animals.

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BARRIER PLANTING STRIP An area of ground separa t ing a publ ic road from pr iva te property, e spec ia l ly when such p r iva t e property accommodates motor vehicles , such as a parking l o t o r access dr ive. Bar r ie r plant ing s t r i p s s h a l l be landscaped and maintained such t h a t no obstruct ion t o the v i s i b i l i t y of motor vehicle opera tors is created. Except f o r curbing and any l i gh t - i ng f i x t u r e s which may be necessary, no p a r t of the b a r r i e r planting s t r i p s h a l l have impervious surfacing.

BED AND BREAKFAST A pr iva t e owner-operated dwelling providing overnight lodging and breakfas t t o no t more than e i g h t (8) guests i n exchange f o r f inanc ia l remuneration. No o t h e r meals may be served.

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BOROUGH The Borough of Strausstown, Berks County, Pennsylvania.

BOROUGH COUNCIL The governing body of the sylvania.

Borough of Strausstown, Berks County, Penn-

BOROUGH EKGINEER A qua l i f i ed eagineer , l i cecsed as such i n the Comcilweal tl: of Pmnsyl- vania, who has been retaii led t o provide engineering and review serv ices t o the Borough of Strausstown.

BUFFS? PL4NTING STRIP A siri? i:f 1x12, s-iirkh x y =X..IUUG iiiuixa -17 b?Kc, &ram6 t r i ~ perime- t e r of a tract, t o be planted m d maintaii,:i i n accordance i - ~ C h t h e requirements af 51012.

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BUILPIK Any s t ruc tu re desjcjned t o a f ford s h e l t e r tc; :'rersons, animals;, o r property.

BUILDING PERMIT A Statement i ssued and signed by tx Z x i n q Officer authorizinc, the e rec t ion , construct ion, a l t e r a t i o n , conversion, replacement o r enlalge- ment of a bui lding o r s t ruc tu re . The statement should ind ica te t h a t t h e proposed a c t i v i t y complies with the applicable Borough Codes and Ordinances.

BULK BIN A s t ruc tu re used t o s t o r e l a rge quan t i t i e s of seed, grain, feed, o r s i l age .

CANOPY A temporary o r permanent roof-l ike s t ruc ture , usual ly but no t neces- s a r i l y a t tached t o a permanent building, designed t o provide protect ion from the weather.

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CARTWAY That portion of a street or alley right-of-way, paved or unpaved, intended for vehicular use, including travel lanes and parking areas but not including shoulders, curbs, sidewalks, or drainage channels.

COMPREHENSIVE PLAN The Comprehensive Plan of the Borough of Strausstown, as duly adopted by the Borough Council and may be amended from time to time.

CONDITIONAL USE A use or activity which is not generally appropriate to a particular zoning district as a whole, but which may be suitable in certain localities within the district only when specific conditions and factors prescribed for such cases within this Ordinance are present and when approved by the Board of Supervisors upon advisement by the Planning Commission.

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CONFECTIONER A commercial establishment for the preparation or saie of ice crem, candy, and similar products.

CONTRACTOH’S ESTABLISHEENT Land or buildings used by a building ccntzact,;r for the tenqorary storage of building supplies and raw materiels, acd the tempcrary or permanent storage of construction vehislw and other equipment.

CURATIVZ AElENDl !X?T (i) An auilcndment i=\iTe of a Sogal challenge tc? the facial ValiXtb’ c ~ f

this Ordinance. The process fCil: municipal res3anse to a curative amendment is defined by the Pennzylvania Municipslities Planlling Code and described in 51204 of this 3rdinance.

(ii) The curative amendment piocess may alsc be initiated by the Borough if it should discern Ordinance is susceptible to legal challenge on the basis of facial invalidity.

that some por;ion of this

CURB CUT A depression of curbing such that the less level with the adjacent cartway, thereby accommodating vehicular movement from the cartway across the curb.

top of the curb is more or

DAY CARE CENTER An institution or place which is maintained in whole or in part for the care of children under the age of sixteen (16) years who are not of common parentage, apart from their parents or guardians during any part of a day. Public, private, and parochial schools are specifically excluded from this definition.

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FARMHOUSE

DER The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources.

DEVELOPER Any landowner, agent of such landowner, o r tenant with the permission of such landowner, who makes o r causes t o be made a subdivision of land o r a land development.

DENELOPMENT Any man-made change t o improve o r unimproved real estate, including but n o t l imited t o bui ld ings o r o the r s t ruc tu res , t h e subdivision of land, the placement of mobile homes, streets and o the r paving, u t i l i t i e s , f i l l i n g , grading, excavation, mining, dredging, o r d r i l l i n g operations.

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DISPOSAL OF SEWAGE, OFF-SITE The t rea tment and d isposa l of sewage by use of a san i ta ry sewer system served by a c e n t r a l sewage treatment p lan t approved by the Strausstown Borough Sewage Enforcement Officer and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources.

DISPOSAL OF SEWAGE, ON-SITE The d i sposa l of sewage by use of cesspools (no t permitted f o r new systems) , septic tanks, or o ther safe and hea l th fu l mearls within the conf ines of the l o t on which the use i-c 1oca:ced as approved by the Strausstown Borough Sewage Enforcement Off icer .

EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMEW A commercial a c t i v i t v , Yik gzinc ipa l pdrpoae r; :-%Ah is the remuner- ated fu rn i sh ing o r serc+.nc SZ food and beverages f o r consmkt.io;: ofi tile riel:rf.ses. This d e f i n i t i o n includes res taurants >?d any other nc t iv i t y which may include a r e s t a u r u t - t y p e facil i ty, such a5 hote l s , wvnt ry clubs, and s o c i a l clubs, i z z - c - r d l e s s ac:!uity is open t o t h e general p&lic .

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FACADE The f r o n t su r f ace of a building; that surface through which the mafn b u i l d h g entrance provides access. The faGade LS typ ica l ly , but not necessa r i ly , more o r less parallel t o a publ ic street and is v i s i b l e from t h e s a i d street.

FARM BUILDING Any bui ld ing o r s t ruc tu re , whether pr inc ipa l o r accessory, t he use of which is devoted i n whole o r i n pa r t t o an a g r i c u l t u r a l use. This may include, bu t n o t be l imi ted t o the storage of ag r i cu l tu ra l equipment, produce or products, the housing of l ives tock o r poul t ry , o r the processing of dairy products. Also includes barns, s i l o s , and accessory s to rage sheds, bu t does not include dwellings.

A s i n g l e family dwelling which is l o t .

an accessory use t o an a g r i c u l t u r a l

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FINANCIAL INSTITUTION A commercial es tabl ishment providing ass i s tance o r advice i n the investment of money. Inc ludes banks of a l l types, savings and loans, brokerages, and a l l similar uses.

FLOOD PLAIN The r e l a t i v e l y f l a t o r low-lying stream, or water course which is sub jec t t o p a r t i a l o r complete inundation. Also, an area sub jec t t o t h e unusual and rapid accumulation-or runoff of sur face waters from any source. Emergency Management Agency s h a l l produce a "Flood Boundary and Floodway Map" f o r t h e Borough, t h e f lood p l a i n s h a l l then be defined as the area i d e n t i f i e d as t h e "100-Year Flood Boundary" on such map.

land area adjoining a r iver ,

I f and when the Federal

FREIGHT TERMINAL An area o r s t r u c t u r e where cargo is s tored and where t rucks load and unload cargo on a r egu la r h a s i s .

GARBAGE Sol id waste matter, e s p e c i a l l y animal and vegefxble waste r e su l t i ng from the handling, s torage , sale, preparation, -.Joking, and servS.iia of food.

GAS STATION A s t ruc tu re , bui lding, o r area of land o r any port icn thereof t h a t is used f o r t h e s a l e OE gcsnl-ine may cIb ... ~ y : irC+. inc1cd.e.. f a c i . l i t i e s f o r I h r i c a t i n g , washing, . sal2 .cf accecj-

vehicle p,-linting o r ~,fhc.r u d y work opt*ztI onc . 2: the sale of new o r used automo2ilss. Any t r ls iness o r .; nt..,.r;t;-y ctisp<.risincj gasoline only f o r i t s own use and veh ic i c s w i l l nut; be deemed 3. gasoline senr ice s t a t i o n .

o r d i e s e l fue l , o r substances irhicn _ - - . G ~ - - < D , - - diz o t i l z w h e zer-:icjQg m d % > r -vehicles, b.it:. not including

"D COVER VegetaLion on the sur face of the ea r th which has the e f f e c t of ing t h e Locjsoil and diminishing susceptib! !.ity t o erosi-.,? forces .

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GROWING SEASON The por t ion of t he year beginning with the las t f r o s t of spr ing and ending with t h e f i r s t f r o s t of f a l l .

HEALTH CLUB A commercial es tabl ishment providing f a c i l i t i e s , equipment, and in- s t r u c t i o n f o r physical exerc ise .

HOME OCCUPATION An a c t i v i t y f o r ga in customarily ca r r i ed on i n a dwelling o r i n a bui lding accessory t o a dwelling, c l e a r l y accessory t o the r e s i d e n t i a l use of t h e dwelling, such as art ist , t u to r , professional o f f i c e o r s tudio, pub l i c o f f i c i a l , dressmaking, mil l inery, o r similar handi- c r a f t s .

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HOSPITAL A bui lding wi th in which t h e diagnosis, treatment, and care, both in-pa t ien t and out-pat ient , of human ailments a r e performed.

HOTEL A bui lding arranged o r used f o r temporary public lodging accommodations f o r compensation by t o u r i s t s and t r ans i en t guests.

-HOUSE OF WORSHIP A bui lding o r s t r u c t u r e , o r group of s t ruc tures , which by design and construct ion are pr imar i ly intended f o r the conducting of organized r e l ig ious services and accessory uses associated therewith. A l s o includes: temple, synagogue, mosque, rectory, par ish house, and parsonage.

IMPERVIOUS SURFACING Areas which do n o t absorb water, such as buildings, structures, and paved areas .

INDOOR MlUSEbENT ARCADE A n indoor area o r s t r u c t u r s , open t o the public, which cor.Lains coin- operatad games and similar en ter ta insent and amusr-nrent d e - ' 1. i cez .

INTENSIVE AGRICULTURE - See "ir(;RICULTLJRE, INTENSIVE."

. - JUNKYARD An a rea of land wi th o r nf csed and d iscarced mater ia l s , l ; lCl~Sii! .~~ %aste phper, rags, m+t=iL bt..--lrting mterj.z.'Cs, house furnishing:. machinery, vehicleL o r p a r t s ~kexeof, with o r without t h e dismantling, grocessing, salvage, s=:e, o r o the r use of d i s p o s i t i o n of t he same. IC: tf two or more unlicensed,. ixeckc,d, 0; dis&;-?d vehicles ( o r the major p a r t ' therecf ) , excluding usual farm equisment.. c cns t i t u t e s a junkyard.

KENNEL A n establ ishment under t h e Peansylvania Dog Law o p e r a t t i f o r the purpose of t r ad ing , h e e d i n g , boarding, t ra in ing ., o r grooming C L C ' . P I I ~ Z ~ : household p e t s f o r compensation.

without t::ildi-v~s used f o r c jU~s iL l t :.-?.craq:

3ke Seposit o r s torage on a

LAUNDROMAT A commercial e n t e r p r i s e wherein machines f o r t he washing and drying c lo th ing are a v a i l a b l e f o r use by the general public.

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LOT A tract o r p a r c e l of land, regardless of s ize , held i n s ing le o r j o i n t ownership, n o t necessa r i ly a l o t o r l o t s shown on a duly recorded map, which i s occupied o r capable of being occupied by buildings, struc- tu re s , and accessory bui ldings, including such open spaces as a r e arranged, designed, o r required, which is intended f o r t r a n s f e r of ownership, use, lease, improvement, o r f o r development, regard less of how it i s conveyed. The term " lo t " s h a l l include the terms parcel , p l o t , s i t e , and a l l similar terms.

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LOT LINE A l i n e of record bounding a l o t from a publ ic o r p r iva t e street , o r any o the r publ ic o r pr iva te space.

which d iv ides a l o t from another l o t ,

LOT LINE, FRONT A l i n e of record separat ing a l o t from the right-of-way of a publ ic p r i v a t e street.

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LOT LINE, REAR The l o t l i n e p a r a l l e l t o , o r within t h i r t y (30) degrees of being p a r a l l e l t o , and most d i s t a n t from the f r o n t l o t l i ne .

LOT LINE, SIDE Any l o t l i n e which is n o t a f r o n t l o t l i n e o r a r ea r l o t l i ne .

LUMBERYARD The p r i n c i p a l use of land and structixes involving the loading and unloading, s torage and sales of lumbcz and millwork mater ia ls .

MED1CP.L CLINIC An o f f i c e where out -pa t ien t medical se rv ices a re provided by Wo ( 2 ) o r more accredi ted medi z a l professionals .

MINIATURE GOLF Area designed and used f o r t h e play of a var ia t ion on the game of wherzin..the only club needed o r use? is a pu t t e r .

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Mi,FiLF -?::.E A t ranspor tab le , singl-: family a e i l i n g intended fz:- F;mnar?er;t. OCCP p a q , contained i n one cci+.., o r i n LX o r -mrE :,..:ts Lsignec' to be

repehter! towing, which a r r i v e s a t :> s i t e -::.?glete w d ready f o r ocw- pmcy exzes t f o r minor and incidents: :npachitl: and hssemb!y opera- t i o n s , and c m s t r u c t e d so t h a t it may be used :.)ithout a psmnanent f ounda?.ion.

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MOBILE HOkE PARK A parce l o r contiguous pa rce l s of land which has been so acaignated and improved t h a t it contains two o r more mobile home l o t s f o r the placement thereon of mobile homes.

MOBILE HOEE SITE A pa rce l of land i n a mobile home park, improved with the necessary u t i l i t y connections and o t h e r appurtenances necessary f o r t h e e rec t ions thereon of a s ing le mobile home.

NATURAL FEATURES Natura l ly occurring c h a r a c t e r i s t i c s of a tract, as may be modified by m a n . Natural f ea tu re s include, but a r e not necessar i ly l imi ted to , topography, surface waters, rock outcroppings, geologic charac te r i s - t ics , s o i l cover, ground cover, woodlands, and free-standing t r e e s . Natural f ea tu re s exclude bui ldings and paved areas .

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NONCONFORMING USE, STRUCTURE, o r LOT A use of land o r s t ruc tu re , t he s t ruc tu re i t s e l f o r p a r t thereof , o r a l e g a l l y e x i s t i n g l o t which does not conform t o the applicable provi- s ions or-requirements of the d i s t r i c t wherein such use, s t ruc ture , o r l o t is located.

OFFICE PARK Two ( 2 ) o r more o f f i c e bui ldings, including parking areas , which a r e b u i l t and designed as a s i n g l e p ro jec t i n a campus-the o r park-like s e t t i n g . Off ice bui ldings s h a l l no t contain r e t a i l commercial a c t i v i - t i es o r manufacturing a c t i v i t i e s . Re ta i l commercial a c t i v i t i e s designed t o accommodate the needs of t he o f f i ce park may be permitted as p a r t of t h e o f f i c e park p ro jec t .

ORGANIC RUBBISH So l id waste products cons is t ing of animal o r vegetable matter. Organic rubbish inc ludes food wastes (except grease) , garden cl ippings, leaves, and t r e e branches. I n addi t ion t o grease, construction debr i s of a l l kinds and f e c a l matter are s p e c i f i c a l l y excluded from t h i s def in i t ion .

PARKING SPACE A space f o r a motor vehic le with a Axstless all- :+eather s i i r f x e , 0': space i n a garage associated with a r e s iden t i a l use. 2, parking s p c e s h a l l be a t least t e n (10) f e e t by twenty (21) f e e t i n s i z e f o r t he s torage of or,e (1) automobile, accessible from a public way.

PERSONAL SER'JICE 2. comiiercie :'... x-rvice provided 'CG an individual. cy "Ct;i*r . i i i G i V i G i i S , V I group. u sua l ly . i , y t not ;?eCssy2riiy l icensed, and r t w i r i n g the presence of t h e CustoiCt's <.r. oLder fc r tnri se rv ice t o be renderei .

PORC;; A covered cpen area , which may be glazed o r ScTeent:;, ztti-ii?d t o o r part of and wxth d i r e c t access t o o r front a building. A porci, kewrnes a rocm when t h e space enclosed is heated cr a i r conditioned aJ, i f glazed, when t h e percentage o i window area t o wall area i s l e s s than f i f t y (50) percent .

PROFESSIONAL SERVICE A commercial s e rv i ce wherein the provider is an accredited o r recog- nized expe r t i n some f i e l d . Professional services include a l l types of medical s e r v i c e s (except, f o r the purposes of t h i s Ordinance, ve t e r i - nary medicine), a l l f inanc ia l services , advert is ing and publ ic rela- t i ons , engineering, a r ch i t ec tu re and land use planning, graphic design se rv ices (excluding any manufacturing o r pr in t ing f a c i l i t i e s ) , and services of similar charac te r and neighborhood impact.

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice published once each week f o r two ( 2 ) successive weeks i n a newspaper of general c i r cu la t ion i n the municipality. Such not ice '

s h a l l state t h e time and place of t he hearing and the p a r t i c u l a r nature of t h e matter t o be considered a t the hearing. The f i r s t publ icat ion s h a l l no t be more than t h i r t y (30) days and the second publ icat ion s h a l l no t be less than seven (7) days from the date of t he hearing.

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RECREATION, ACTIVE Leisure-time activities which may or may not be of a formal, organized nature, but which entail some physical exertion and usually require a specially designed area or field. Active recreation activities include, but are not necessarily limited to: baseball, basketball, football, racquetball, soccer, tennis, and track and field events.

RECREATION, PASSIVE Leisure-time activities, usually of an informal nature and which do not require special equipment, sites, or fields. Includes, but is not limited to, jogging, hiking, walking, and picnicking.

RECREATIONAL AREA An area of land improved and equipped to accommodate active and/or passive recreation activities.

RESIDENCE A building or entirely self-contained portion thereof containing complete housekeeping, sleeping, and lavatory tacilities ar;d suitable for human habitation.

IiESTDENCE , MULTI-FAMILY A building containing o r designed tr, contain %Lee ( 3 ; or n.;e in+:-- pendent residences with or without common access fxilicies. Multi - family residences include townhouses, quadruplexes, apartment build- ingd, and other sinilar building types.

RESIDENCE, SPTGIL ZAMI'LY ,?'-TTArj.E2 A residence hvlt3i.n a building cont;<ning other rszideA,ces, whtfre v c 5 residence has a street-level entrance, -:t least one (:\ paitv w i . l C 5 ' 2 i another residerP, and either one (1) or A?? side ya7C;;z). T:~LLIOUS~ units arL. a type of ;ingle family attached residL:we.

MSTCIENCE , SINGLE FAMILY J%TP.CHED A buiiding designed and occupic3 exclusively as a dwelling for one (1) family, having two side yards and L*P Tommon party wall wit:. any otxr building.

KESIDENCE, SINGLE FAMILY SEMI-DETACHED A building designed as and occupied one (1) family which shares one (1) common party wall with another residence. Each such residence has yard area on three ( 3 ) sides.

exclusively as a dwelling for

RESTAURANT A type of eating and drinking establishment, featuring the final preparation and sale of food to the general public, either for con-

RETAIL S U S A commercial use featuring the sale of goods or services directly to the general public.

ROAD See "STREET. "

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SCHOOL A bui ld ing designed and used f o r human educational purposes, including only the following: pre-schools, nursery schools, elementary and secondary schools, co l l eges , un ive r s i t i e s , junior colleges, and voca- t i o n a l and t e c h n i c a l schools. A school may be e i t h e r pr iva te o r public.

SEW-STORAGE FACILITY A type of land use where secure s t r u c t u r e s o r secure u n i t s within a s t r u c t u r e are o f fe red f o r l ea se t o the general public f o r the storage of personal articles. Self-storage f a c i l i t i e s may include as an accessow use outdoor s torage areas f o r recrea t iona l vehicles, boats, and non-commercial trailers.

c- SERVICE STATION A n area of land inc luding s t r u c t u r e s that is used f o r t h e maintenance and repair of motor veh ic l e s as a commercial service. Service s t a t i o n s may inc lude t h e sale of accessories f o r motor vehicles and/or t he s a l e of gaso l ine . Service s t a t i o n s sha l l no t include vehicle painting o r o the r body work opera t ions , o r the sale of new o r used automobiles.

SIDEWALK A paved wa?.Kway designed f o r and used t o accom3dat.e pedesti-lan t raf- f ic . Siczwalks are fL2Jically but no t necessarj-;-y located adjacctnt t o o r marly ad jacen t t o public s t r e e t s . hew sidewalks s h a l l be b u i l t according t o the s p e c i f i c a t i o n s of the ticsough of Strausstown.

S I G N & y : s t z x t u r s '%r p a r t t k s i c . ? f , o r any dewig: .attached t o a buildlrlg o r painted. ?r rep;esented thc-xnr. wticrh & 4 1 display o r includcl any l e t t e r , Work, model, b a s e r ! pennant, insignia, device, trade f i c q , symhl, o r representati.cn which is i n ti.; natare of , o r :+.id.. is :ts;zl: as, aad . annouice.:cnt, directior,.. o r advertiTement f o r conut~crcL=.? purposes Ok btii=rwist:. .?4 s ign I:icludcs a billboaxd, rleon tube, s t i i n g of l i gh t s , o r sizilar dtlvice outlinirlg o r hung upon cny p a r t of 3 building o r l o t , b u t does not include LIZ f lag o r in s ign ia of any nation, group of na t ions , g.Tvernmenta1 atj'cxy, o r any p o l i t i c a l , ?chcstimal, charitable, philant:\sopic, c iv i c , Gi-ofessional, re l ig ious , o r i ike campaign, d r ive , movement, c x event. See ~ 1 7 0 2 f o r de f in i t i ons of specific types of s igns .

SILO A s t r u c t u r e , u sua l ly c y l i n d r i c a l , used f o r t he making o r storage of silage.

SLOPE The degree of dev ia t ion of a surface from t h e horizontal expressed as a percent.

SPECIAL EXCEPTION A use which is n o t permitted as of r i g h t , but which, when deemed suitable, w i t h or without the imposition of conditions or r e s t r i c t i o n s , under applicable s tandards , may be allowed by the Zoning Hearing Board after pub l i c hearing.

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STREET A s t r i p of land devoted t o use by primarily vehicular t r a f f i c , including t h e e n t i r e right-of-way thereof , the r i g h t t o use of which arises e i t h e r ou t of ownership i n f ee by a governmental body, o r from an easement f o r veh icu la r purposes granted t o a governmental body. S t r e e t s may, bu t need not, accommodate pedestrian use. The term "street" s h a l l be construed as synonymous with avenue, boulevard, highway, lane, road, thoroughfare, way, and a l l other similar -terms descr ib ing ways used o r intended t o be used by vehicular o r pedestr ian t r a f f i c , whether such ways are publ ic o r pr ivate .

STREET FRONTAGE The length of t he cartway edge which l i e s within a given property; o r , where a property l i n e is coincident with a s t r e e t right-of-way l i n e , t h e length of such coincidence.

STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY A s t r i p of land acquired by reservat ion, dedication, fcsced dedicacion, prescr ip t ion , o r condemnation and occupied by o r intanded t o be occupied by a publ ic s t r e e t .

STREET W A T A A series of con%iguous or near ly contiguou:. ~ u i l . d i n g fac:A5s whS,;n de f ines cr gives a sense of enclosure t o a s t rzet edge.

STRUCTURE An assembly o f material k v i y an a s c e r t a i i - 2 k :.+_z*ionar-i !.oca+,:m on o r i n Imd o r water, w ~ s t i i e r ~ r SCL' affi::cl tu. d.2 iarlp; j r l ~ 1 6 i x j . s m x g o t h s r things, bu i ld ins s , s igns, fences, wallr over four ; ? I reec i n height , aerials and 'antennae. porches, platforms, ;>:TS, p i p e l l x s , paddle t e n n i s cour t s , s h e l . t e r ; swimming pools, t en t s , t:.:lrers, tr?s- t les , txlks,. tennis coci-tb, zrld tz.c>phone poles.

SUiXTANTIAL AMOUNT 9F WORK The a q r e e of completion of a givel: constn:ctinri Project such t h a t , by t h e de t emina t ion of t h e Borough Engineer, a t leas: .:inety (90) percent of t he c o s t of labor and materials f o r construction has b~t;. ~ : : ~ e n a c d .

SUBSTANTIVE QUESTION A challenge t o t h e v a l i d i t y c rea t ion and d e f i n i t i o n of r i g h t s and laws created hereby, not involving the appl ica t ion of such r i g h t s and laws t o any spec i f i c tract wi th in the Borough, bu t as gene ra l ly appl ied t o o r within a zoning d i s t r i c t of t h e Borough.

of t h i s Ordinance addressing the

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SWIM CLUB Recreational land use wherein the pr incipal f a c i l i t y is a swimming pool. Swim clubs may be operated as a public o r pr iva te f a c i l i t y , with o r without membership requirements. Food service may be provided as an accessory use.

TERRACE A hard-surfaced area of ground contiguous t o a dwelling designed and used as an outdoor l i v i n g area. Terraces may extend i n t o required yard

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areas i f t h e y are unroofed. Terraces may be unwalled, screened, o r be surrounded by a an opaque wall not more than four ( 4 ) f e e t i n height. Where such outdoor l i v i n g area is roofed o r surrounded by an opaque w a l l more than four ( 4 ) f e e t i n height, such area s h a l l be deemed an extension of the dwelling and s h a l l be regulated as such, being subject t o a l l se tback requirements of the d i s t r i c t wherein it is located.

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One o r more contiguous l o t s assembled f o r t he purpose of development.

TRELLIS A s t r u c t u r a l framework constructed as a s ingle v e r t i c a l plane, designed and used t o support some spec ies of creeping vegetation (such as vines) o r e spa l i e red vegetation.

TRUCK FREIGHT TERMINAL An area o r bui lding where car59 is stored and where t rucks load and unload cargo on a regular basis.

USE AND OCCUPANCY PERMIT A permit i s sued by t he Zoning Officer i n accordance c.;ith 51202 of t4:s Ordimnce, permi t t ing t h e mer of land 51 stn:."iures newly bui!,:: cc modified t o cse and c x u p y such land o r s t l s c t u r e s i n an ci.prv,ed manner tha t w i l l not, endanger the heal th , s a f v t l , o r welfare .;K thc- general publ ic , t h e owner, and poten t ia l cwners o r o c c u y a t s tnereof.

USEmX .'I.> .z*... Z?,.?i4cE. srea.. 02 "pen. gl-mnd f1wi?imil ng a buil.-Xi;:, espec ia l ly c? r e s iden t i a l bui lding, tha;. is unpavec w d is su i t&ble C?r th f i Ci>:.>ln?>iiL o f ' the r e s i d e n t s o r occ;lpmts -of t h e w i d biAldi:!G. hc i l are2 s h a l i not be c?

wetland, s h a l l not h s w s1ope.I.n exces: c j i twenty (20) pprceat, si;-.ll be n e i t h e r wholly nor pazt i a l l y a x u p i e a hy stc;mwater de:ention o r ce ten t ion bas ins o r similar sw:xwate; c?nagemel.C f&:ii . l i t ies, s h d l be neii;>er wholly nor p a r t i a l l y occup;?'%d by above-grow3 sewage draix,- age f i e i d (cmunonly c a l l e d a "sar,d mound"), and s h a l l ha-je s u f f i c i e n t e o i l cover t o support vegetat ion. U s a b l e yap3 space may i ix lude flood p l a ins , streams, pmGa, Z T ~ LMla r surface a=.ters which pzovide a r e c r e a t i o n a l o r a e s t h e t i c asset.

VARIANCE Rel ief gran ted from the s t r i c t terms of t h i s Ordinance, by order of the Zoning Hearing Board upon demonstration of hardship, a f t e r publ ic hearing, when authorized by law.

VETERINARY CLINIC A use of land which involves the in -pa t i en t o r out -pa t ien t bas i s . of animals which are no t pa t ien ts . breeding of animals f o r commercial purposes.

care of ill o r injured animals on an Such use may accommodate the boarding

Such use s h a l l no t accommodate the

WASTE MATTER Any discarded materials located o r s tored i n such a manner as t o t h rea t en the publ ic hea l th or safe ty by reason of t he type of mater ia ls s tored , t h e method of s torage, o r the s u i t a b i l i t y of such matter f o r

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harborage or breeding of vermin. Waste matter includes organic rubbish, construction debris, inoperable machinery (including vehicles), and inoperable household appliances. Organic rubbish maintained as a compost pile is specifically excluded from this definition.

WHOUSALE SALES A commercial activity involving the sale of merchandise in large quantities or in bulk to retailers or contractors, rather than to consumers directly, including warehousing, loading and unloading, and shipping of such merchandise.

YARD, FRONT A n open area, paved or unpaved, extending the full width of a lot along the front lot line and lying between any public street right-of-way and the nearest point of any building on that lot.

YARD, REAR An open area, paved or unpaved, extending the full width of a lot alcrrg the rear lot line and extending in depth from the =ear lot line to che nearest point of any building on that lot.

YARD, SIDE An open area, paved or wyzived, along A side 13t line and e2r;endj;:g in width from such side lot line to t’cte nearest point of any juil+.mg on that lot.

ZW?hG OFFICER The inq-ii,vidual. charged vi:h the enfoxemen:- of L!?C Zoning Ordinance.

ZONEC ORDINANCE The Zox.ing Ordinanc? of the Borough of Strausstown, qeih County, Sennsylvalia.

ZONING PEREIIT A permit issued by the Zoning 1203 of this Ordinance, stating that some proposed activity is permitted by right, has been duly granted as a conditional use by the Borough Council, or has been duly granted all necessary variances or as a special exception by the Zoning Hearing Board.

Officer in accordance with Section

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ARTICLE I11

OF DISTFUCl'S

SECTION 301. DISTRICTS ESTABLISHED

For the purposes of t h i s Ordinance, the -Borough of Strausstown is hereby d iv ided i n t o t h e following districts:

VC Village Center

VR Village Residential

SR Suburban Residential

HC Highway Commercial

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I - SECTION 302. ZONING HAP

The boundaries of d i s t r i c t s s h a l l be as shom on the map included within t h i s document and hereby designated an i n t eg ra l p a r t of t h i s Ordinance, which r":z A:?l.l. kx known a d may De c i t e d as the "Zoning Map ci 3 t z r z s s t m n Borough. ''

SECTION 33. DISTRICT BOUNDAREX~

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C.

D.

The boandaries between d i s t r i c t s arc. mles: ?:hemix i n d k a t e d , t h e ~ e i ~ f t i - l i n e s of streets o r such 1inc-l e x t e k c d from a r l i n e s p a r a l l e l o r pkrpendicular thereto.

Where a d i s t r i c t boundary !.s Indicate.? as apprcximately following a l o t o r o t h e r property iine, o r a l i n e designatin5 na tura l f e a t u r e s , such as geologic formations, contours, streams, and s o i l types, such l o t o r property l i n e o r na tura l fea ture designation s h a l l be construed t o be such boundary.

Where a d i s t r i c t boundary divides a l o t o r runs through undivided

f i e d by t h e Zoning Map, s h a l l be determined by use of the sca le appearing on s a i d map.

property, the loca t ion of such boundary, unless otherwise speci- I

Where numerals are shown on the Zoning Map between a s t r e e t and a d i s t r i c t boundary l ine, they ind ica te t h a t the d i s t r i c t boundary l i n e runs p a r a l l e l t o the s t r e e t l i n e a t a dis tance therefrom equiva len t t o t h e number of f e e t so indicated. Where scaled d i s t a n c e s do n o t agree with such figures, t he f igu res s h a l l con t ro l .

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SECTION 304. FEDERAL, STATE, AND COUNTY PROPERTY

Federal, State, and County property shall be subject to the provisions of this Ordinance only insofar as is permitted by the Constitution and laws of the United States of America and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

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ARTICLE IV

VlLtAGE CENTW DISTRICT - (VC)

SECTION 401. PURPOSE

In recognition of the fact that the character of the central portion of the Borough is essentially that of a village, these regulations for the Village Center District have been designed to achieve the following:

A. To preserve and enhance the structure and character of the ing development in the central part of the Borough;

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B. To accommodate a mix of residential, commercial, and office uses that is compatible with the historic design and fw-stion of the village setting;

C. To encourage re-use and renovation of existing structureF that ccmpatible with the village scale; and

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D. Tlo regulatr; new consrmztion sixin tl?& it is pb.-yal..xlly compi=',ible with surroundj.ng structures.

Within the Village Center District rl Suilding m q * be .xe;z;d. altered, o r cs-2, and a lot may be used i c - 7 m y of +.I,;- fol',.xing purposes as hy rts3L.

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Single f ami: -1 detntha residence, single family s e i -detaitt..-d residence, sicqle f ami ly c+.i?ched residence.

Retail establishme?t involving the c=.le -=. -enir! of goods or services of any kina to the general public.

Restaurant, confectioner, bakery, or other establishment serving or selling food or beverages to the general public.

Barber shop, hairdresser, or similar personal service.

Business, professional, administrative, or governmental office, including offices for use by utility companies.

Medical clinic.

Bank or similar financial service establishment.

Hotel or bed-and-breakfast establishment.

House of worship.

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10. Library.

11. Federal , state, county, o r municipal use.

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C.

12 . A home occupation i n a s ingle family detached dwelling.

13. Change i n use from any use t o any of these uses permitted r i g h t .

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1. Any use o r s t ruc tu re customarily accessory t o any use by r i g h t s h a l l a l s o be permitted as by r i g h t .

A s i n g l e dwelling u n i t is permitted by r i g h t as an use f o r any non-residential use.

2 . accessory

Conditionad Uses.

The following uses are permitted as z conditional use, subject t o the approval of Borough Council j;: accordance w i t h s9!33.l(b)3 cf A c t 247 and 51306 of t h i s 0rdin;rlce.

1. A s i n g l e dwelling u n i t as ai accessorl. US:- t o mc,Lh:-: dwK-i- ing uni t . Conditional use s h a l l mt be g rx i t ed unless and unti.1 t h e appl icant f o r such use can demmstr;te the exis. Lence of suf f i c i m t sewage disposal capxr; ty , wateL ; y ~ ~ ? - y , ~ ~ F p ~ i - k i n g ayes +o serve both th.? primary usc WIG L‘-Z

ac?r=so~;- use. . .

3. Indoor amusexent arcade. Condit;..nal use sha i? not be TranteS unless and unti! the applica,:: f o r such us<- s h a l l agree t o condi t ions t h a t ; . i l l assure t~,.: public safet:. and welfare and prevent publ ic nuisance. Suci, conditions may address hours of operation, measures t o prevent l o i t e r i n g ou t s ide of the establishment, o r any o ther conditions rea- sonably r e l a t e d t o t h i s purpose i n the judgement of Borough Council.

SECTION 403. AREA AND BULK REGULATIONS

A. All uses except multi-family residence. I n the case of s ing le family semi-detached and s ingle family at tached residences, the following minimum standards (except the minimum s i d e yard requirement) s h a l l be appl ied t o each dwelling as i f it were a free- s tanding u n i t .

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Minimum l o t size ................................. 7,200 s q . f t . Minimum l o t width a t street l ine ................. 30 feet Minimum setback from street right-of-way ......... Minimum setback from each s i d e l o t l i n e .......... 10 % of

none

the t o t a l l o t width a t street l i n e OR 10 feet, whichever is smaller

Minimum setback from rear l o t l i ne (see ~ 4 0 4 ( B ) ) . . 20 f e e t - M a x i m u m ex ten t of impervious surface ............. 65 % M a x i m u m bui ld ing he ight .......................... 35 f e e t -

For t h e purposes of this regulat ion, street rights-of-way s h a l l include t h e ent i re width of the paved cartway, on-street parking areas, and publ ic sidewalks, regardless of actual ownership of such features.

B. Multi-family residences.

Minimum l o t size p e r dwelling uni t ............... 1,400 s q . f t .

Minimum l o t size p e r structure .................. 14,400 s q . f t . , OF

whichever is larGar.

Mifiimun, l o t wi3ch at street l i n e ................. 60 feet, Ni&mun setback from s t reet right-of-way ......... Minimum Ectback from each s i d e l c t l i n e la % or

none

the to ta ; LVC c:i<&* q t sl-eet l i n e *2Z ia feet, wnicheve; is syailtg

2iiLaum setback from rear IC+, l i n e (see ~ 4 0 4 ( B ) ) . 20 f e e t

Maxl:~m bui ld ing hsigbe. ......................... 35 twt Naximum extent of impervious s?irface ............. *:5 %

For t h e purposes of this re:.3llbL>.. . Ptreet rights-of-way s h a l l include the entire width of t = ~ paves CL-TL;’.’~~, on-s t reet parking areilcj, and publ ic sidewalks.

SECTION 404. ESIGN STANDAFWS

I n add i t ion t o t h e requirements of Ar t i c l e X of t h i s Ordinance and the requirements of the Strausstown Borough Subdivision and Land Develop- ment Ordinance, t h e following design standards s h a l l apply within the Vi l lage Center District.

A. Maintenance of fasade cont inui ty .

1. As far as possible , new construction a c t i v i t y s h a l l preserve the e x i s t i n g street w a l l . Where the buildings on the adja- c e n t l o t s have similar setbacks from the street right-of-way, or no setback from the street right-of-way, the new construc- t i o n i n quest ion s h a l l have a l i k e setback.

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2. No new curb c u t s w i l l be permitted across any public sidewalk t o provide vehicu lar access t o pr iva te property from Main S t r e e t (SR 4018). A l l vehicular access t o pr iva te property f r o n t i n g Main S t r e e t s h a l l be from an a l l e y along the r e a r l o t l i n e .

B. Minimum se tback from a l l e y .

On any proper ty which has d i r e c t access t o an a l ley , no s t ruc tu re s h a l l be b u i l t wi th in twenty-seven and one-half (27%) f e e t of the cen te r l ine of such a l l e y . This regulation s h a l l take precedence over t h e requirements f o r "minimum setback from r e a r l o t l i ne" found i n s403(A) and s403(B).

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ARTICLe V

VILLRGE WIDENTI?& DISTRICT - (VR)


In recognition of the fact that the character of much of the Borough is that of a village, these regulations for the Village Residential District-have been designed to achieve the following:

A. To encourage new residential development at a high density which will complement the structure and character of the existing development in the central part of the Borough; and

B. To accommodate a mix of housing types.

SECTION 502. USE FGULATIONS

A. Uses by right.

Within the Village P.esidcatia1 DistsPct a building may he ereyted, altered, or used, and e lot K I ~ Y be used for any of the foliming puposes as by right.

i. Single family detached resir'enc;, 9 c.-:rle family semi- GZL-.~-- I! residence.

-. 2ublic or private school.

3. Yousc of worship.

4. Federal, state, county, c.c municipal ut'-:.

5. 3 home occupatlm in a single family detachcl dwelling.

6 . Change in use from any use to any of these uses permitted by right.

B. Permitted Accessory Uses.

1. Any use or structure customarily accessory to any use by right shall also be permitted as by right.

2. A professional office (except for a medical office) shall be permitted as by right as an accessory use within a single family detached residence or a single family semi-detached residence.

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C. Conditional Uses.

The following uses are permitted as a conditional use, subject t o the approval of Borough Council i n accordance with §909.1(b)3 of A c t 247 and ~1306 of this Ordinance.

1. Single family attached residence, multi-family residence. Conditional use s h a l l not be granted unless and u n t i l the appl icant f o r such use sha l l have made provision f o r of f - s i te disposal of sewage

2. A s ingle dwelling u n i t as an accessory use t o another dwelling uni t . Conditional use s h a l l not be granted unless and u n t i l t h e appl icant fo r such use can demonstrate t he existence of s u f f i c i e n t sewage disposal capacity, water supply, and parking area t o serve both the Srimary use and the accessory use.

SECTION 503. AREA AM) BULK FXGULATIONS

A.

P ..

With on-site d-isposal of sewage.

Minimum l o t s i z e ................................. 1 GCl 1:

Minimum l o t width a t s t r e e t l i n e ................. 150 f e e t Minim- setback from s t reet right-of-wayr .......... 50 fee t Yiaimum sttbadi- ---T -7iGis.;'lot ?:.?e ............... 38 f e e t Y ~ I I ".~~arn.:s:thck ,f.rcz. L;;T :lac . I 5 ne ................ 50 f e e t Ya.rimum extent of imperzious surfai: Maxlxum building height ......................... .:5 :,zt

A.- , :\ ?- ............ ...

, 7 i . : -_ th c? 2- si te disposal of sewage.

I. 711 u~;-L; s w e p t multi-family resideme. In the c s e c f s i rq le family semi-detached and single family attachea residences, t he LiUowing minimum staxlards (c::cept the minimwx s ide yard requiic?laW.\ s:.?ll be applied t o each dwelling a s i f it were a fisc-standing unit .

Minimum l o t s i z e ............................ 7,200 s q . f t . Minimum l o t width a t s t r e e t l i n e ............ 30 f e e t Minimum setback from s t r e e t right-of-way .... Minimum setback from side l o t l i ne .......... 10 % of the

none

to t a l l o t width a t s t r e e t l i n e OR 10 f ee t , whichever is smaller

Minimum setback from rear l o t l ine (see 8504(B)) 20 f e e t I

M a x i m u m building height ..................... 35 f e e t

For the purposes of t h i s regulation, s t r e e t rights-of-way s h a l l include the en t i r e width of the paved cartway, on- s t ree t parking areas, and public sidewalks.

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3 2. Multi-family residences.

Minimum l o t s ize pe r dwelling un i t .......... 1,400 s q . f t . 6 0 f e e t Minimum l o t width a t street l ine ._...........

Minimum setback from street right-of-way .... Minimum setback from s i d e l o t l i n e .......... 10 0 of the

none

t o t a l l o t width a t street l i ne OR 10 f ee t , whichever is smaller

Minimum setback from rea r l o t l i n e (see $504(B)) 20 f e e t M a x i m u m ex ten t of impervious surface ........ 65 0 M a x i m u m bui lding height ..................... 35 feet

For the purposes of t h i s regulation, s t r e e t rights-of-way s h a l l include the entire width of the paved cartway, on- street parking areas, and public sidewalks.

SECTION 504.- DESIGN STANDARDS

I n adidition t o t h e reqiiirencnts of Article X of t h i s Ordiqznce and the recfiiremefits of ;he Strausstown Borough SlrbdS -rision aye: Land 3eveiop- ment Ordinance, t h e follcwing design s tanlards F!isl l apply uit l i in th? Vil lage Res ident ia l District.

h. Regulations t o assxe sa fe pedestriau &xxlatj.wt.

1 . Public s i a e v l k s s h a l l be required along L?e public and pr;bv?te sb--~e: i r m t a g e jt'xcluding a l l eys anti rlriveways) &ere ;At Iat is less than one-half ( 0 . 5 0 ) acre, is Yontigu-

t o a .ht with an ex is t ing sidewaik, CY f = cmt,pL*;s t o a l o t less thm occ-half (0.543; acre.

2 . No new curi. c u t w i l l be permitted across any public sidewaiy t o provide vehicular access t o pr ivate 9roperty wher? the street frontagc of sa id p r c p x t y is l e s s than s i x t y ( 6 0 ) feet.

B. Minimum setback from a l ley .

On any property which has d i r e c t access t o an a l ley , no s t ruc ture s h a l l be b u i l t within twenty-seven and one-half (27%) feet of the cen te r l ine of such a l ley . This regulation sha l l take precedence over the requirements f o r "minimum setback from rear l o t l i ne" found i n 8503(B)1 and $503(B)2.

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SUBURBAN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICC - (SR)


A. To accommodate new re s iden t i a l development i n la rger structures a t a r e l a t i v e l y low density;

B. To allow f o r cost-effect ive development of the exis t ing agricul- t u r a l l ands within the Borough; and

C. To provide a t r a n s i t i o n a l a rea between the Borough and the less- in tense ly developed port ions of the surrounding Township.

SECTION 602. USE REGULATIONS

A. Uses by r i g h t .

i i i th in the Sihurban Reeidential P f s t r i c t a bui3.dir.g nay be erecc- eG, a l t e r e d , o r !xed, and a I c t may Se used i o r any of tb.5 fo l - lowfr,g purposes as by r igh t .

1.

2.

3.

4.

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6.

Agriculc:r4, fzciiiaing crop cul t ivzt ion, p ~ : ~ c z ~ n ~ c2 IiLe- s tock, ani commercial greenhouscr, but e x c l a i q g S?tensiv-- ag r i cu l tu re x t i v i t i e s , as defined f n Article l'T oi tl.k Ordinance ai*; s 5 fu r the r regulated by SL:?%.? and $ :QG4 of is Ordixmce .

Mouse of worship.

Publ ic o r pr iva te school, i n c l u a h g day care f x i l i t i e s .

Federal , state, county, o r municipal use.

Change i n use from any use t o any of these uses permitted by r i g h t .

B. Permitted Accessory Uses. .C ~

1. Any use o r structure customarily accessory t o any use by r i g h t s h a l l a l s o be permitted as by r igh t . This s h a l l include a l l structures necessary f o r permitted ag r i cu l tu ra l ac t iv i t ies (barns, s i l o s , sheds, etc.) as well as roadside s tands f o r t h e sale of products grown on the farm property i n accordance with 91004 of t h i s Ordinance.

2. A professional o f f i c e (except f o r a medical o f f i ce ) s h a l l be permitted as by r i g h t a s an accessory use t o a residence.

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C. Conditional Uses.

The following uses are permitted as a conditional use, subject t o the approval of Borough Council i n accordance with §909.1(b)3 of A c t 247 and g1306 of t h i s Ordinance.

1. A s ing le dwelling uni t as an accessory use t o Another dwelling uni t . Conditional use s h a l l not be granted- unless and u n t i l t he appl icant f o r such use can demonstrate the existence of s u f f i c i e n t sewage disposal capacity, water supply, and parking area t o serve both the primary use and the accessory use.

2 . Veterinary c l i n i c o r kennel. Conditional use s h a l l not be granted unless and u n t i l the applicant f o r such use s h a l l agree t o provide buffering of the property t o sh ie ld su r - rounding r e s i d e n t i a l properties from the e f f ec t s of noise and smell r;liich customarily accompany such uses.

3. Mobile home park, subject t o the conditions and zegulations of 91017 of t h i s Ordinance.

- SFCTION 6413. AREA AND BULK REGULATIONS

For a l l permin24 rises.

1 dCA.-\ *-: . ' -1.; 1l;z:lm LIZ si-zie ................................. Minimum i c t ;TiaLh a t s t ree t ' - ine ................. 150 f e e t :.:i.r!i.mum setbad\ frori, strs=:. : - i r L L -oi-ws*: ......... 50 f e e t Minirvm setback :,.-om si?? l;c l i n e .............. 30 f e e t

50 i--.:L. Minimum sc :back f: L:'; rear . 1 ct l i ne ................ , .. - Maximum e x t e z i impc.-,-'i.ous su;%ce ............ 25 % Maximum building L..ight ......................... 15 f e e t

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, ARTICLE VI1

HIGHWAY CoNNERCIAL DISTRICT - (HC)


A. To accommodate commercial development of a type which requires convenient vehicular access;

B. To provide appropriate space for the requirements of present-day merchandising, including the provision of off-street parking spaces and safe circulation of pedestrian and motor traffic; and

To encourage greater diversity of land use within the Borough. C.

SECTION 702. USE REGULATIONS

A. Uses by right.

Within the Yrghvay Commercial District d builllling m y be e::er,Lsr!, altered, or :eed, and B lot m y be !:sed fcr any cf the :.Aowiny purpc,,3zs.

1.

2 .

3.

4.

5.

6 .

7 .

8 .

9 .

2 ttomobile-related saix and service establickents, inclili- ing showrooms and lots for the sale of mo2.r: vehicles, :wtmobilr repair :<;eA-.:! a - 0 7 , gasoline stations, 237;: car washe::. This secc.ioii2 .;hsli cst be interpreted to permi: t5.e sa1vagirl-r; wreckixig, OY ~:.-.:'r1~ of abandoned or junkea vehicles or equipment.

P A x e s of public smusement, including theate;>. cinemas, a?d indoc r arcades.

Restaurant, confectioner, bakery, or other establishment serving or selling food or beverages to the general public.

Business, professional, administrative, or governmental office, including offices for use by utility companies.

Medical clinic or hospital

Bank or similar financial service establishment.

Hotel or motel.

Library.

10. Federal, state, county, or municipal use.

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__.- 11. Change i n use from any use t o any of these uses permitted by r i g h t .

B. Permitted accessory uses.

1. Any use o r s t r u c t u r e customarily accessory t o any use by r i g h t s h a l l a l s o be permitted as by r igh t , excluding resi- d e n t i a l uses. . -

SECTION 703. AREA AND BULK REGULATIONS

For a l l permitted uses.

Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum M a x i m u m M a x i m u m

l o t size ............................... 20,000 s q . f t . l o t width a t s t ree t l i n e ............... 100 f e e t setback from s t reet right-of-way ....... 50 f e e t setback from s i d e l o t l i n e ............. 15 f e e t setback from rear l o t l i n e ............. 15 t e e t exter?!t of impervious surface ........... 50 b building he ight ........................ 35 f e e t

SECTION 704. DESIGN STANDARDS

I n acldit4nn * . 3 ',he. -qui rements "if Art ic le X of t h i s Ordinance a-.d ;Ale requirements 02: 2 - 2 m+.rai.- ztowc Borough Yu!!olvisicn and Land Develcg- x n e Ordinance, the L'ollotc%r\q ( k s l un ~LarA .5 : sha l l apply NL: bin the Highway Commercia: District.

?. P u b l i c sidewalks an2 czrbs oSa21. be :-?quired along p,L>li.: and p r iva t e street frontage.

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INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT - (I)


A. To accommodate existing industrial activities within the Borough, allowing for necessary expansion while protecting surrounding properties from the negative effects commonly associated with such activities;

B. To accommodate new industrial activity of a type and density appropriate to the Borough; and

C. To encourage additional industrial and industry-related activities which will expand and diversify the tax base of the Borough.

SECTION 802. USZ REGULATIONS

A.

B.

Uses by right.

Within the the Tndustrial Tistrict a building may bc: e;:.?cted, altered, or USE, and a lot may be used for any of the following purposes as by right.

2.

. L

3.

4.

5.

6 .

7.

8 .

9.

Manufacture, xsembly, processi?.;, 2 ~ * ~ ~ L i i ~ , testing, repai: ,. nt:rz3e, o r 3istribution of materhis, goods, or foodstL\3s, dith the exception of jlankyards, dups, and facilities ic:. the slaughtering of animals 0:: :.t-z rendering of animal oarc;wses.

Research, development, OF testing of t;:*oducts 3: drocesses.

Printing and pihlishing.

Wholcsale.sales and distribution.

Truck freight terminal.

Public utility operating facility.

Contractor's establishment.

Lumberyard.

Intensive agriculture, including commercial egg and poultry production, livestock feedlots, and mushroom production.

Permitted accessory uses.

1. Any use or structure customarily accessory to any use by right shall also be permitted as by right, unless such use is

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specifically identified as a conditional use or unless such use is specifically prohibited.

2. Retail sales.

3. Administrative or other office-type activities.

C. . Conditional uses. - -

The following uses are permitted as a conditional use, subject to the approval of Borough Council in accordance with j909.l(b)3 of Act 247 and 51306 of this Ordinance. For each use specified, approval shall be conditioned upon the applicant's agreement to provide additional buffering and screening as may be necessary to assure compliance with the performance standards set forth in Article IX of this Ordinance.

1. Junkyard.

2. Animal slaughterhouse.

3. Facility for rendering aninal carcasses.

4. All other uses of land not otherwise specifically permitted in this or any other district of the Borough, subject to compliance with the requirement.s of Article IX and Article X of this kdipance and witn :FL:- rqnirements of any and all applicabie county, stste, m.d f:&r& ::eg'ulEtims.

SECTION 803. AREA AND REGULATIONS

All permitted uses.

Plinimum lot size ....................................... 2 acres Minimum lot width at street line ....................... 150 feet Minimum setback from street right-of-way ............... 100 feet Minimum setback from side lot line ..................... 50 feet . Minimum setback from rear lot line ..................... 50 feet Maximum extent of impervious surface ................... 50 % Maximum building height ................................ 45 feet

SECTION 804. DESIGN STANDARDS

A. Smokestacks, exhaust towers, and water towers which are necessary to the safe and efficient operation of any use by right or any conditional use 'are exempt from the maximum building height requirement and shall be subject to the regulations of 11005, Exceptions to Height Restrictions.

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ARTICLE IX

PERFORMANCE STANDAFUX


No land, building, structure or premises in any District shall be used, altered or-occupied in a manner as to create any dangerous, injurious, noxious or otherwise objectionable fire, explosive, radioactive, or other hazard; noise or vibration; smoke, dust, odor, or other form of air pollution; electrical or other disturbance; glare; liquid or solid refuse or wastes; conditions conductive to the breeding of rodents or insects; or other substance, condition or element, in any manner or amount as to adversely affect the surrounding area. The specific performance standards of this Article shall be applicable to all uses.

SECTION 902. VIBRATION

A. No vibration shall be produced which is transmitted through the ground and is discernible without the aid of instruments at or at any point beyond the lot line.

B. No vibration shall be produced exceeding 6.082g peak measured at vibra- 31: beyond the lot line

tl?tt-rneamring equipment. using either seismic or electronic

SECTION S03. NOISE

A. All noise shall be muffled so as not to be objectionable due to intermittence, beat frequency, or shrillness.

B. No person shall operate or cause to be operated on private or public property any source of sound which is static, fluctuating, or intermittent with a recurrence interval of less than fifteen (15) seconds in such a manner as to create a sound level which exceeds the limits set forth in the following table when measured at or within the property of the receiving land use.

Receivinq Land Use Time dBA Limit Residential, Recreational, 7:00 am - 10:00 pm 60

Agricultural, Institutional 10:00 pm - 7:00 am 50 Sundays, legal holidays 50

Commercial, Administrative, Office All times. 65

Industrial All times. 70

For any source of sound which emits a pure or continuous tone, the maximum sound level limits established above shall be reduced by 5 dBA.

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C. The maximum permissible sound limits listed above shall not apply to any of the following noise sources:

1. The emission of sound for the purpose of alerting persons to the existence of an emergency or associated practice drills.

2 . Emergency work to provide electricity, water, or other public utilities when the public health or safety are at risk.

3. Domestic power tools, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 . -

p.m.

4. Excavation and construction operations carried on between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5 : 0 0 p.m.

5. Public celebrations authorized by the Borough.

SECTION 904. AIR QUALITY

A. "here shall be no emission of smoke, ash, dust, fumes, vapors, gases or other matter toxic or noxious to air which violates the Pennsylvania Air Pollution Control Laws, including the standards set forth in Chapter 123 (Standards for Contaminants) and Chapter 131 (Ambient Air Quality Standards), Article 111, Title 25, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources,. Rules and Regulations.

E. I10 use shall operate or maintain or permit to be operated or maintained any equipment, installation or device which by reason of it5 operation or maintenance will discharge contaminants to the air in excess of the limits prescribed herein unless he shall install and maintain in conjunction thercwith such control equipment as will prevent the emission into the open air of any air contaminant in a quantity that will violate any pravision of this Ordinance.

C. In no event shall any firm or .corporation permit or cause the discharge of particulate matter into the atmosphere from inciner- ators in excess of 9.1 grain per cubic foot of gas at standard conditions corrected to twelve (12) percent carbon dioxide, except as may be designated under specific contaminants.

D. It shall be unlawful fo r any person to install, alter, enlarge, or make additions to any existing or new facilities, equipment, or operation that may be a source of air contaminants or to install, alter, enlarge, or make additions to any existing or new equipment, devices, or apparatus, the use of which may eliminate, reduce, or control the emission of air contaminants, until an application, including plans and specifications, has been filed with the Borough and a permit has been issued following review and approval by the Borough Engineer. Should the Borough require the services of a professional or consultant for review of submitted

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1.

2.

3.

4.

plans and specifications, the applicant shall bear all costs for such services.

5.

Two sets of plans shall be submitted with each application. If the plans are approved, one (1) copy shall be retained by the Borough and the second copy shall be kept at the site of construction.

Each application shall be examined by the Borough which-shall approve or reject the application with thirty (30) days from the date of filing thereof.

Where a permit also is required from the Pennsylvania Depart- ment of Environmental Resources, no Borough permit shall be issued until the State permit has been obtained and evidence of the same has been given to the Borough.

After the completion of any work requiring a permit, the applicant shall apply for a certificate of approval. The Certificate shall be issued by the Borough and shall certify that the work has been done in accordance with the approved plans.

The Borough may, at its discretion, require tests to be made of any work before it issues a certificate of approval. Such +_ez:tz shall be made at the expense of the applicant.

SECTION 905. ELEC*TRICAL AND ELECTROMAGNETIC I?FPEU’ZWNCE

T3cre shall be no electrical or electromagnetic disturbance adversely affecting the operation of any equipment other than that of the creator of sud! disturbance.

SECTION 906. FIRE ANI! WLOSIVE HAZARDS

A.

B.

C.

All activities and all storage of flammable and explosive material at any point shall be provided with adequate safety devices against the hazards of fire and explosion, and adequate fire- fighting and fire-suppression equipment and devices as detailed and specified by laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

All buildings and structures and activities within such buildings and structures shall conform all applicable Borough or County Codes and Ordinances.

Any explosive material shall conform to the requirements of Chapter 211, Title 25, Rules and Regulations, Pennsylvania Depart- ment of Environmental Resources, for Storage, Handling and Use of Explosives.

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SECTION 907. RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS

There shall be no activities which emit dangerous radioactivity at any point. If any use is proposed which incorporates the use of radioactive material, equipment, or supplies, such use shall be in strict conformity with Chapters 221, 223, 225, 227, and 229 of Title 25, Article V of the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources Rules and Requlations and the regulations of the Atomic Energy Commis- sion, Title 10 CFR Chapter One, Part 20 - "Standards for Protection Against Radiation. "

SECTION 908. GLARE AND HEAT

A. No direct or sky-reflected glare, whether from floodlights or from high temperature processes such as combustion, welding, or otherwise, shall be visible at or beyond the lot line of the property generating such glare.

B. There shall be no emission or transmission of heat or heated air so as to be discernible at the lot line.

C. These regulations shall not apply to signs or floodlighting of parking areas otherwise permitted by this Ordinance.

SECTION 909. LIOUID AND SOLID 'WASTE (NCN-?AGIV!!CTIVE 1

A. There sm11 be ne discharge at any point into any public or Dri-rat-e sewerage system, watercourse, or into the ground of any materials in such a way or of such a nat!!rt. -IS will contaminate or otherwise cause the emission of hazardous materials in violation of the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvmi~; specifically ChapLers 73, 75, 95, and 97 of Title 25, Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Resources, Rules and Requlations.

B. No waste mtter shall be stored on any property for longer than .. thirty (30) days. '>

C. All organic rubbish and garbage shall be contained in tightly sealed, vermin-proof containers.

SECTION 910. ODOR

No use shall emit odorous gases quantities as to be offensive at any point on or beyond its lot lines. The guide for determining such quantities of offensive odors shall be the fifty (50) percent response level of Table I, "Odor Thresholds in Air", Research on Chemical Odors: Part I - Odor Thresholds for 53 Commercial Chemicals, October, 1968, Manufacturing Chemists Association, Inc., Washington, DC.

or other odorous matter in such

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SECTION 911. PUBLIC A.ND SAFETY

No use s h a l l create any other objectionable condition i n an adjoining area which w i l l endanger public health and safe ty o r be detrimental t o t h e permitted uses of the surrounding area.

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,- ARTICLE X

SECTION 1001. APPLICABILITY OF RFIGULATIONS OF THIS ARTICLE

Unless otherwise s t a t ed , a l l regulations of t h i s Article sha l l apply i n a l l zoning d i s t r i c t s . -

SECTION 1002. PROJECTIONS INTO REWIRED YARDS

A. An arbor, open t r e l l i s , flagpole, unroofed steps, and unroofed terraces, porches, and recreational areas sha l l be permitted within required yard areas.

B. An awning o r movable canopy may project i n to any required yard, but s h a l l not p ro jec t over any property l ine.

SECTION l(603. FARM REGULATIONS

Agriculture, farmhouses and usual farm buildings sha l l be permitted without r e s t r i c t i o n s except as follows:

A.

B.

C.

D.

E.

F x m buildings =hail not be constructed closer than 2ighty-five (8s) k e t t o a f r o n t property l i n e o r c loser than me huiidred (188j feet tr, a s ide o r year 2;opertv l ine .

Nc farmhouse s h a l l be constructed closer than f i f t y ( 5 0 ) feet t o such 1 ines .

No barn o r manure storage sha l i be establishea closer than one hundred (100) feet t o .any property l i n e .

Silos and bulk b ins s h a l l be exempted from height and bulk only when attached t o an exis t ing building.

l i m i t s

A l l o the r new construction, including s t ructures f o r temporary storage of feeds, s h a l l conform t o setback requirements.

SECTION 1004. SALE OF FARM PRODUCTS

The display and sale of farm products sha l l be permitted provided tha t :

A. A t least seventy-five (75) percent of the items sold i n any one (1) year s h a l l have been produced within the property upon which they are offered f o r sale.

B. Parking space f o r at least s i x ( 6 ) cars s h a l l be provided behind the street right-of-way l ine .

C. Sale of farm products s h a l l be conducted from a portable stand, dismantled a t the end of the growing season, o r from a permanent building t o be c l a s s i f i e d as an accessory structure. This permanent accessory structure sha l l comply with a l l applicable provisions of t he zoning d i s t r i c t wherein it is located.

SECTION 1005. EXCEPTIONS TO HEIGHT RESTRICTIONS

A. Except as provided i n this Section, the height l imitat ions of t h i s Ordinance s h a l l not apply t o church spires , be l f r ies , cupolas and domes not intended f o r human occupancy, monuments, observation towers, f lagpoles , radio and te levis ion towers, masts, aerials, barns, and s i l o s .

The he ight of such structures sha l l be no greater than the small- es t hor izonta l distance between any pa r t of the s t ructure and the property l i n e c loses t thereto. Borough Council may grant an increase t o t h i s m a x i m u m l i m i t where it is demonstrated that the s t ruc tu re incorporates sa fe ty features which, i n the event the structure is toppled, w i l l prevent it from f a l l i n g beyond the boundaries of the property.

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SECTION 1006. STRIPPING OF TOPSOIL

Topsoil o r sod may be rs~-:& only under the f G i l w : & I g cocdi t ims .

A. 7.s p a r t of the c o n s t r x t i o n o r a l te ra t ion c f . a buildin9 cr the grading inc identa l t o such building.

B. I n connection with normal l a m preparation and maintenance 3n the l o t from which such topso i l cr -ad is removed.

C. I n connection with the construction a r a l te ra t ion of a street.

D. Sod farming is permitted i n accordance with p r i n c i p k s of good pract ice .

SECTION 1007. EXCAVATION OF CLAY, SAND, GRAVEL, OR ROCK

The excavation of clay, sand, sand, gravel, rock, and o ther minerals s h a l l be permitted, and the material thus excavated may be sold only under the following conditions.

A. A s p a r t of the construction of a building o r the construction o r a l t e r a t i o n of a street.

B. The sur face of the l o t s h a l l not be graded t o a leve l below t h a t of adjoining streets.

C. Excavation s h a l l not be conducted i n a way which w i l l leave loose boulders exposed.

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SECTION 1008. SLOPE CONTROLS

A. Lands having a slope i n excess of twenty-five (25) percent i n any imper- direct ion s h a l l no t be used as

vious surfacing be permitted upon such slopes. a building s i t e , - n o r sha l l

B. No removal of t opso i l o r of vegetative ground cover sha l l be permitted upon lands having a slope i n excess of twenty-five (25) percent i n any direct ion, except where such ground cover is dead o r otherwise presents a hazard t o the public health, safety, o r welfare.

C. No earthmoving a c t i v i t y sha l l be permitted upon land having a slope i n excess of twenty-five (25) percent i n any direction.

SECTION 1009. REDUCTION OF LOT AREA

No l o t s h a l l be so reduced t h a t the area of the l o t o r dimensions of the yards s h a l l be smaller than herein prescribed.

-- SECTION 1010. PARKING R E Q U I M B

A. ' General Standards.

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Parking spaces f o r ex+ vehicle sha l l be a t l e a s t nine and one-half (9%) fee: bytwsRty (26) f e e t i n size. Parking spaces s h a l l have an approved all-weather surface and sha l l have a sa fe and convenient access i n a l l seasons.

Parkiiir: l o t 2 f o r aver twenty (20) vehicles sha l l be so divided by permanent raised curbing t h a t access lanes are c l ea r ly defined, and t h a t moving t r a f f i c w i l l be confined t o designated access lanes.

Any parking f o r f i v e (5) o r more vehicles on a l o t which abuts a residence d i s t r i c t o r a l o t f o r res ident ia l purposes, whether s ing le family o r multi-family, sha l l be screened from the adjacent property by a buffer planting s t r i p not l e s s than twenty (20) f e e t i n width.

Aisles serving parking spaces sha l l have a minimum width of twenty-four (24) f e e t f o r back-to-back double bay parking and of eighteen (18) f e e t f o r s ingle bay 90-degree parking.

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- B. Space Requirements.

Parking spaces f o r a l l land uses s h a l l be provided i n accordance with the formulas l i s t e d below. Lots which feature more than one use s h a l l provide the t o t a l number of spaces which would be required i f each use were free-standing.

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Banks and o ther f inancial ins t i tu t ions :

4 spaces pe r 1000 sq . f t . GFA.

Bowling a l ley :

5 spaces per a l ley .

Cinema:

12 spaces per 1000 sq.f t . GFA.

Day care center :

3 spaces f o r 1000 sq.f t . GFA. Also, applicant f o r such use must demonstrate t h a t there is suf f ic ien t rccm t o accommodaLe vehicles s a fe ly while the children a re being picked up o r dropped o f f . Parking requirements s h a l l not apply t o day care centers which are operated a s home occupa+Ascs.

Eating and drinking estabif 3heiiLs:

a. 20 spaces per 1000 sq.f t . GFA f o r restaurants Without t ab le service ( i . e . , "fasi - f rQd" type restaurants) .

b. 15 spaces per 1000 sg . f t . GFA ?CJL restaurants w i t h table service.

Elementary o r middle school:

30 spaces per I000 sq . f t . i n main assembly room. I f there is no main assembly room, then 1 space per 1000 sq . f t . GFA.

Funeral home:

10 spaces per 1000 sq.f t . i n viewing rooms.

Gas s t a t i o n s and service s ta t ions:

a. 1 space per pump island I N ADDITION To suf f ic ien t stacking space a t the pumps t o accommodate one car per functioning gas nozzle.

b. I n addi t ion t o the above requirements, service s ta t ions providing automotive repair services s h a l l provide ,2 spaces f o r each garage bay dedicated fo r such services.

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This requirement applies t o service departments of automobile dealerships.

Health club, spa:

5 spaces per 1000 sq . f t . GFA.

High school:

30 spaces per 1000 sq . f t . i n main assembly room. I f there is no main assembly room, then 3 spaces per 1000 sq.f t . GFA.

Hotels and motels:

1 space per rented uni t , plus 2 spaces f o r every twenty-five uni t s , but no less than 2 additional spaces.

Indoor amusement a.rcade:


Indcs t r i a l uses:

a. 2.5 spaces per 1000 square f e e t of gross f loor area (GFA) . i f the t o t a l GFA is less than 1@0,000 s q . f t .

b. 2 spaa%-i&:-:W 'sqcft. GFA i f t ! e t o t a l SFA is equal t o o r greater than 18ri,W! s<.fL.

Laundromat:

1 space f o r every 2 washing mchinez

Miniatwe golf:

3 spaces per hole.

Office buildings, including business services, and research & development f a c i l i t i e s :


Off ice parks:

3.5 spaces per 1000 sq . f t . GLA.

Professional o f f i ces and services; personal services:


Residential uses:

a. 1 space per u n i t i n a rnulti-unit structure.

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b. 2 spaces per u n i t f o r a l l other r e s iden t i a l types, including single-family detached residences, semi- detached residences, and townhouses.

c. These standards s h a l l not apply t o dormitory u n i t s operated as p a r t of an i n s t i t u t ion .

R e t a i l sales:

a. 5.0 spaces per 1000 sq.ftGLA f o r s to re s s e l l i n g less r ap id ly consumed capital-type items, which tend t o show a s t rong seasonal f luctuat ion i n demand. This includes department s to re s , clothing s tores , book s tores , g i f t shops, and a l l other re ta i l sales establishments not noted below i n 20b and 20c. This a l so includes convenience type s to re s .

b. 3.5 spaces per 1000 sq . f t . of gross leasable area (GLA) f o r stores s e l l i n g consumed items w i t h l i t t l e fluctua- t i o n i n seasonal demand, including supermarkets, video s to re s , and pharmacies, but spec i f i ca l ly excluding convenience s tores .

c. 2 spaces per 18a8 sq . f t . of showroom area f o r automobile dealerships. Such spaces s h a l l not be used f o r the d isp lay of stock.

Se’Lf-s+.orage f a c i l i t y :

1 SFZ~C; per rentable storage uni t .

Swim ciub o r swimming pool open t o the public:

10 p e r 1000 sq . f t . of pool f loor .

Wholesale sales and f r e i g h t terminals:

1 space per 1000 s q . f t . GFA.

For any use not noted a b o v e , ’ i t s h a l l be the respons ib i l i ty of the appl icant f o r such use t o present evidence of the parking needs of the proposed use and t o provide f o r such needs upon the l o t .

No parking l o t , area f o r o f f - s t r ee t parking, o r area f o r the s torage or movement of motor vehicles s h a l l d i r ec t ly abut a public street o r highway unless separated from the street o r highway by a t least f ive ( 5 ) f e e t and a raised curb o r b a r r i e r planting s t r i p , except f o r necessary accessways t o public streets. No such accessway s h a l l be more than th i r ty- f ive (35) f e e t i n width.

I n t e r i o r c i r cu la t ion .

1. I n t e r i o r d r ives s h a l l be designed so as t o prevent blockage Drives may be one of vehic les en ter ing o r leaving the si te.

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(1) way o r two (2) way. Areas designed f o r loading and unloading, refuse col lect ion, fue l delivery, and o ther service veh ic l e s s h a l l be so arranged as t o prevent blocking o r i n t e r f e r i n g with the use of accessways, automobile parking facil i t ies, o r pedestrian ways and t o prevent backing out i n t o a street.

2. A l l driveways, aisles, maneuvering spaces, vehicular service areas, o r spaces between o r about buildings, other than those r e l a t i n g t o a dwelling, s h a l l be adequately illuminated.

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SECTION 1011. LANDSCAPING

A. Any p a r t of por t ion of a s i te which is not used f o r buildings, o t h e r structures, loading and parking spaces and aisles, sidewalks, o r designated storage areas sha l l be planted with an all-season ground cover and s h a l l be landscaped according t o an o v e r a l l plan, prepared by a regis tered landscape a rch i tec t .

B. A n area n o t less than t en (la) percent of the paved area of a proposed parking area s h a l l be Landscaped and continualPf maintained. P lan t ing along the perimeter of a parking area, whether f o r required screening o r general beaut i f icat ion, w i l l be considered as p a r t of t h e required parking area landscaping.

C. A l l m e c ~ m ~ ~ l eq ipmen t not e i~ : . .wd a s t ruc ture s h a l l be f u l l y a>d sompietely screened from view r'i?m any- y i n c i n zz mamer compatible with t h e a rch i tec turs l and landscaping s t y l e gC the r,

remainder of + . e l o t . Such screening sha l l be subject tc , sire ~ i a n and a r c h i t e c t u r a l review by the Borough.

SECTION 1012. SCREENING AHD 3UFMRING

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Screening and buffer ing requirements sh? l l be applicable when A use of land i n Column A abuts a use of Land i n C o l m B:

Column A Column B

Any use

family, o r agr icu l tura l use

Any i n d u s t r i a l o r commercial use

Any multi-family r e s iden t i a l use Any s ingle family, two-

I n any such instance, the land t o be used as se t fo r th i n Column A s h a l l comply with the following screening and buffering requirements.

1. The e n t i r e perimeter of the tract undergoing development, except where access dr ives are located, s h a l l be provided w i t h a buf fe r planting s t r i p , having a minimum width of twenty (20) feet from and along street right-of-way l i n e s and a l l o the r property l ines .

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2. The buf fe r p lan t ing s t r i p may be included i n pr ivate yard space o r i n commonly owned open space, o r a combination thereof .

3. A l l e x i s t i n g trees i n the plant ing s t r i p above two ( 2 ) inches i n caliper o r s i x ( 6 ) feet i n height sha l l be preserved, except when c u t t i n g thereof is spec i f ica l ly approved by Borough Council or is necessary t o assure adequate s i g h t d i s tance a t road intersect ions.

4. The amount, dens i ty of planting, and types of plantings s h a l l be based upon physiographic features , proximity t o ex is t ing dwellings, compat ibi l i ty of adjacent uses, and na tura l views. Where adjacent property has been developed i n such a manner t h a t pr ivacy from the proposed use is desirable, the planting s t r i p adjacent t he re to s h a l l be of su f f i c i en t density and contain s u f f i c i e n t evergreen material t o e f fec t ive ly screen the proposed use year round.

5. I n areas where physiographic fea tures and ex is t ing vegetation provide an a t t r a c t i v e se t t i ng , the area. of the bvffer p lan t ing s t r i p may be l e f t i n its natural s t a t e o r enhanced with cddi t iona l p lan t material of lesser density thsn a f u l l screen.

6 . No plan t ings s h a l l be placed with their center c loser than fiv&- ( 5 ) f e e t t-a 6 property l i n e of the tzact.

7 . P l e c i n g s h a l l he uixeG. r+iierallF, a minimum of twenty-five (25) percent shaX be .evergreec and t en (10) percent flower- ing material.

8 . Borough Council nay require that buffer planting s t r i p s be bermed i n order t o enhance the v isua l and auditory buffering e f f e c t s thereof .

C. I n m y case i n which screening of a parking l o t is required, such screening s h a l l include a b a r r i e r planting s t r i p , such as compact evergreen hedge, o r an ornamental masonry w a l l s t ruc ture not more than fou r ( 4 ) feet i n height. Any such w a l l o r similar s t ruc ture s h a l l enclose the parking l o t and sha l l be i n harmony w i t h the general a r c h i t e c t u r a l design of the pr incipal building o r buildings. Required p lan t ings shall not i n t e r f e re w i t h motorist v i s i - b i l i t y a t in t e r sec t ions .

D. Water towers, s torage tanks, processing equipment, fans, sky- l igh ts , cooling towers, communication towers, vents, and any other s t r u c t u r e s o r equipmentwhich rise above the roof l i n e sha l l be a r c h i t e c t u r a l l y compatible o r e f fec t ive ly shielded from view from any public o r p r iva t e dedicated s t reet by an arch i tec tura l ly sound method which shal l be approved, i n writing, by the Borough before construct ion o r e rec t ion of said s t ruc tures o r equipment.

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SECTION 1013. STORAGE

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A l l s torage s h a l l be completely screened from view from any publ ic right-of-way and any contiguous r e s iden t i a l use.

Boats, motor homes, t ractor- type trucks, t r a v e l t r a i l e r s , and o the r towed t ra i lers s h a l l no t be parked along public s t r e e t s between the hours of 6 a . m . and 10 p.m.

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Unlicensed vehic les , junk vehicles, and vehicles lacking cur ren t inspect ion s h a l l ei ther be s tored within a completely enclosed s t ruc tu re , o r , i f s t o r e d ou t of doors, s h a l l be completely screened from view from any publ ic right-of-way and a l l adjacent o r nearby r e s i d e n t i a l p roper t ies .

Screening s h a l l c o n s i s t of evergreen plant ing o r an a rch i tec tura l screen.

All organic rubbish o r garbage s h a l l be contained i n t i g h t , vermin-proof con ta ine r s which s h a l l a l so be screened from view from any publ ic right-of-way and any contiguous r e s iden t i a l use.

SECTION-1014. LIGHTING

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Where required by t h i s Ordinance, the owner sha l l i n s t a l l L cause t o be in sza l l ed a+, tile owner's experis;., . ? e t ~ L pole sl-reet l i g h t s serviced by underg-rcund >ccnduit in LC:sr&iice 12 :.n a p l = c t o 5~ r r e sa red by the ownec's engineer and appr;.-7ed by the u t i l i i y company and by t h e Borough Council.

The requirement f o r m t e l polts may be waived i n such ins;mces a: approved by t h e Borcugh C * m x i l *&?re wooden poles are already i n place.

The owner s h a l l be responsible 2or a l l cos t s :ii-:olved i n the streets from t h e d a t e such time t h a t t h e s t reets a re accepted by the Borougn.

l i gh t ing u i l t i l of fir:+, dwelling u n i t occ~;~ncy

I n r e s i d e n t i a l subdiv is ions and developments, appropriate conduit and wiring s h a l l be i n s t a l l e d underground, even though standards and l i gh t ing f i x t u r e s may not be constructed immediately.

Proposed i n t e r s e c t i o n s with any public s t r e e t s s h a l l have s t r e e t l i g h t s .

All above permitted l i g h t i n g and a l l external l i gh t ing f i x t u r e s appurtenant t o a s t r u c t u r e s h a l l be shielded from a l l r e s iden t i a l p rope r t i e s and from a l l rights-of-way so as t o eliminate l i g h t g l a r e beyond an angle of t h i r t y f i v e (35) degrees from a v e r t i c a l plane.

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SECTION 1015. LOADING

I n connection with any bui lding o r s t ruc tu re which is t o be erected o r s u b s t a n t i a l l y a l t e r e d , and which requires the rece ip t o r d i s t r i b u t i o n of materials o r merchandise by t rucks o r similar vehicles, t he re s h a l l be provided a s u f f i c i e n t number of o f f - s t r ee t loading be r ths not l e s s than t h e minimum requirements specif ied i n t h i s section:

A. A l l requi red loading be r ths s h a l l be-located on the same l o t as pro jec t t h e use t o be served, and no port ion of the vehicle s h a l l

i n t o any t r a f f i c lane.

B. No loading be r th f o r vehicles of more than two ( 2 ) ton capaci ty s h a l l be located less than one hundred (100) f e e t from any Resi- dence Dis t r ic t . No permitted o r required loading be r th s h a l l be loca ted within f i f t y (50) f e e t of a property l i ne .

C. No loading f a c i l i t i e s s h a l l be constructed between t h e building setback l i n e and a s t r e e t right-of-way l ine , o r within any required yard areas.

- SECTION -.- 1016. MODIFICATION OF LOT ATJA FOR L9TS UTILIZING ELEVATED SAND MOUNDS

Where an .elevated sand mcilrd is required f o r s an i t a ry sewage di:jposal,.; an a ; - ~ . . ~ ~ ~ ~ . ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ . . t h e . . I t appropriate f o r the locat ion of a seconr! e le- k-atsd. sa T'.. u m" u r A ~ i . - .- - S' iie2 1 &: defined and. r+sc.rved.-from bui lding _ . a c t i v i t y . Such s i t e S h 4 l be u t i l i z e i only elevated sand mound i n -thz w e n t of ' t r ~ e f a i lu re ai t t ~ - l n i t i a l . s y s t e m . I f the second s i t e cannot be accommoda:ed W i . . ' h L i the minimum l o t a rea estab- l i shed by t h e zoning r e g u l a t i c x i n kf fec t , ;hen the Borough may requi re t h a t the l o t be expixrled caizh t h a t t-he ;.econd s i t e can be aczomodated within the l o t bounzaries.

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SECTION 1017. MOEILE " X E S MOBILE HOEE P&?Q

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An ind iv idua l mobile home erected upon a separa te ly deeded l o t s h a l l be deemed a s ing le family detached residence f o r the purposes of t h i s Ordinance, and s h a l l be subject t o a l l requirements of single-family detached residences contained here in and as may be found i n o the r Borough regulations.

A mobile home may be o f f i c e during t h e period of development of a tract of land on which it i s temporar i ly s i t ua t ed . A mobile home so u t i l i z e d s h a l l be removed upon completion of construction a c t i v i t i e s on the tract.

u t i l i z e d as a temporary construct ion

Mobile Home Parks.

Where l i s t e d as a permitted use within the d i s t r i c t regulations, mobile home parks may be created i n accordance with the

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requirements of t h i s Section and other applicable Borough regula t ions , p a r t i c u l a r l y the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.

1. Requirements f o r t r a c t t o be developed as a mobile home park.

Minimum tract s ize ........................... 4.0 acres Minimum uninterrupted street frontage ........ 250 f e e t Minimum f r o n t yard ........................... 50 f e e t . - Minimum s i d e yard (each s i d e ) ................ 40 f e e t Minimum rear yard ............................ Maximum o v e r a l l densi ty ...................... 4 units /acre

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No less than twenty ( 2 0 ) percent of the tract, excluding required yard areas, s h a l l be common open space su i t ab le f o r use f o r a c t i v e o r passive recreat ion by residents of the mobile home park.

2 . Requirements f o r spacing and densi ty €or single-wide mobile home u n i t s within the mobile home park.

Minimum s i t e s ize .......................... 6,508 sq.ft. Minimum s i t e width ............................ 5d f e c t Minimum separat ion d i s t a rce between u n i t s ..... 25 t e e t

3. Requirements f o r spacing and density f o r double-wide mobile home u n i t s withir- the mob:il.e kame I park.

Mi,xiinum si te--s ize .......................... 8,500 sc::;.ft. Mihimiin s i t e width ............................ 75 feeL Minimw, separat ion dis tance het.:!eei; imi t s ..... 25 f e e t

4 . A&litional rewirements for a l l 1:niT.s

a. U i i i t s s h a l l be lacated upon s i t e s so as r,c provide a la rge , useable yard space i n e i t h e r the r ea r c -\n one s ide of the u n i t withi11 the s i t e .

b. No u n i t s h a l l be located c loser than f ive ( 5 ) f e e t t o t h e boundary of t h e s i t e .

c. No more than t h i r t y (30) percent of both t h e mobile home park tract and the individual mobile home s i t e s may be occupied by mobile home uni ts , common driveways and parking areas, in t e rna l roads, accessory buildings, o r o the r impervious cover.

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ARTICLE X I

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NON-CONMIRHING IXYTS, USES, STRUCTURES, AND BUILDINGS

SECTION 1101. STATEEENT OF INTENT

Within the zoning d i s t r i c t s es tabl ished by t h i s Ordinance o r subsequent amendments t h e r e t o , t he re may e x i s t l o t s , uses of land, and s t ruc tu res which are not i n conformance with t h i s Ordinance. Where such l o t s , uses of land, o r s t r u c t u r e s were lawfully ex is t ing p r io r t o the adop- t i o n o r amendment of t h i s Ordinance, they may continue subjec t t o ce r t a in l i m i t a t i o n s and conditions, as s t a t ed herebelow. I n addition, nothing i n t h i s Ordinance s h a l l be deemed t o require a change i n the construct ion p lans o r designated use of any building o r s t ruc tu re on which a c t u a l cons t ruc t ion was lawfully begun and d i l i gen t ly continued p r i o r t o t h e e f f e c t i v e da t e of t h i s Ordinance o r any amendment thereto.

- SECTION 1102. NON-CONFORMING LOTS OF RECOE

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I n any d i s t r i r t , a s t r u c t u r e and customary xcessor-f buildings may be e rec t ed on arly s i n g l e l o t of record i ega l ly ex is t ing a t the e f f e c t i v e da t e of t h i s Ordinance o r any amendment thereto, not- withstanding l i m i t a t i o n s imposed by o ther provisions of t h i s O r d i n z ? z % This k idvis ion s h a l l apply even though such l o t f a i l s t3 meet the r2+i1.~-c.;snLs f~ area o r widtk which are general ly appl icable i n *the distrizt., p z t l d r d t h a t yard requirements conform t o t h e reg:*lations f o r Lhc d i s r r i c t il- vhj.c> sgch ~ O C is located. Variance of yard requirerrmts s h a l l bz permitted m l y by <-ction of t h e Zoning Hearin5 Boar!: a s described i n s1102(Fj of this Ordinance.

I f two (2; or more l o t s , o r a combination of l o t ( s ) and po r t ion ( s ) of L o t ( s ) , w i t h continuous frontage i n s inglc ownership are recorded p r i o r t o the offec t ive date of t h i s Ordinmce, and i f a l l o r p a r t of t h e l o t s do f o r l o t width o r area, t h e land involved s h a l l be considered t o be an undivided pa rce l f o r t h e purposes of t h i s Ordinance. No port ion of said pa rce l s h a l l be used o r sold i n a manner which diminishes compliance with l o t width and area requirements es tabl ished by t h i s Ordinance, nor s h a l l any divis ion of any parcel be made which creates a l o t with width o r area below the requirements s t a t ed i n t h i s Ordinance.

not meet the requirements es;ablished

SECTION 1103. NON-CONFORMING USES OF LAND

Lawful uses of land, which, a t t h e e f fec t ive da te of t h i s Ordinance o r as a r e s u l t of subsequent amendments thereto, become non-conforming and where such use involves no individual s t ruc ture o r building w i t h a replacement c o s t exceeding one thousand (1,000.SS) dol la rs , may be continued by t h e p re sen t o r any subsequent owner as long as it remains otherwise lawful, subject t o the following provisions.

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Extension.

No such non-conforming use s h a l l be enlarged o r increased, nor extended by more than twenty-five (25) percent of t he area occupied by such use a t t h e e f fec t ive date of t h i s Ordinance.

Discontinuance.

When a non-conforming use has been discontinued o r abandoned f o r twelve (12) consecutive months, such non-conforming use s h a l l not t h e r e a f t e r be resumed, nor s h a l l it be replaced by a d i f f e ren t non-conforming use.

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Changes of use.

1. A non-conforming use, i f changed t o a conforming use, s h a l l not t h e r e a f t e r be changed back t o any non-conforming use.

2. A s a Conditional Use, a non-conforming use may be changed t o another non-conforming use i n accordance w i t h t he provisions of $1206 of t h i s Ordinance, provided thht Borough Council s h a l l s h z i l f i n d t h a t the proposed use is equal ly appropriat2 o r mor2 appropriate f o r the tract i n question than the ex i s t ing non-conformity i n l i g h t of the conditions a f fec t ing t h e tract and t h e zoning regul a t ions thereof . Furthermore, such non-conforming use s h a l l h t v i no adverse impact yc-a ",he

zming d i s t r i c t i n which a t is fclca;.X, :)le Borough as 5 mole , o r the enviro!-wnt.

Additic!lal- s t r u c t u r e s o r buildings.

KD vlditiona: s t r u c t u r e ( s ) o r building(s! no i i n conformity with the rqu i r emen t s of t h i s Ordinaxe sha l l be erected 1.: -mi!ection with a non-conforming vse of land.

SECTION 1104. NON-C3NFORMING STRUCTURES OR BUILDINGS

Struc tures or bui ld ings which a re non-conforming i n regard l o t coverage, height , yards, l oca t ion on the l o t , o r o ther physical aspect by t h e adoption o r amendment of t h i s Ordinance, may continue i n use as long as such structure o r building remains otherwise lawful, subject t o the following provis ions.

A. Enlargement.

1. A non-conforming s t ruc ture o r building may be enlarged o r increased up t o twenty-five (25) percent of i t s gross f l o o r area as of t h e e f fec t ive date of t h i s Ordinance. For purposes of i n t e rp re t a t ion of t h i s provision, "gross f l o o r area" is hereby defined as the area of land occupied by the subject s t r u c t u r e o r building, commonly known as the "footpr int" of t h e s t ruc tu re .

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2. Enlargement of a non-conforming building or structure shall be permitted only as a conditional use in accordance with the provisions of 81206 of this Ordinance.

3. As may be possible, enlargement of a non-conforming building' or structure shall not worsen the aspect of non-conformity.

4. The enlargement of a non-conforming building or structure shall not create any new aspect of non-conformity.

Moving of structure or building.

If a non-conforming structure or building is moved, it shall be sited in conformance with all applicable regulations of the zoning district to which it is moved.

Discontinuance.

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2.

Whenever a non-conforming structure or building is partially or wholly destroyed or damaged, said structure may be built to its original (i.e., non-conforming) dimensions, provided that such reconstruction is substantially completed within eighteen (18) months from the date of the Fartial or complete destruction.

If a period of more than eighteen (18) months has elapsed from the date of partial or complete destnxi-.im and reconstruction is not substantially completed, a l l subsequent reconstni-tion shall be in conformance with ths applicable zoning regulations, unless a variance has been granted by the Zoning Hearing Board in accordance with 41102(F) of this Ordinance.

SECTION 1105. NON-CONFORMING USES OF STRUCTURES OR BUILDINGS

Uses of structures or buildings which are rendered non-conforming by the adoption or amendment of this Ordinance may continue in as long as such use remains otherwise lawful, subject to the following provisions.

A. Extension.

A non-conforming use may be extended throughout any part of an existing structure or building, provided that any structural alterations, extensions, or additions comply with all provisions of this Ordinance with respect to height, area, width, yard area, and lot coverage specified for the zoning district within which the building or structure is located. However, such extension of a non-conforming use shall not exceed fifty (50) percent of the gross floor area occupied by time such non-conforming use became non-conforming.

said non-conforming use at the

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B. Change of use.

1. A non-conforming use of a s t ruc ture o r building, i f changed t o t o a conforming use, s h a l l no t t he rea f t e r be changed back

any non-conforming use.

2. As a Conditional Use, a non-conforming use of a s t ruc tu re o r - bui ld ing may be changed t o another non-conforming use i n

accordance with t h e provisions of 01206 of t h i s Ordinance, provided that Borough Council s h a l l s h a l l f ind t h a t the proposed use is equal ly appropriate o r more appropriate f o r t h e t ract i n question than the ex is t ing non-conformity i n l i g h t of t h e condi t ions a f fec t ing the t r a c t and the zoning r egu la t ions thereof . Furthermore, such non-conforming use s h a l l have no adverse impact upon the zoning d i s t r i c t i n which it is located, the Borough as a whole, o r t he environment.

C. Discontinuance.

When a non-conforming use has been discontinued o r abmdoned f o r twelve (12) consecutive months, such non-conforming use s h a l l no t t h e r e a f t e r be resumed, nor s h a l l it be replaced by a d i f f e r e n t non-conforming use.

I f a non-conforming structure o r building o r port ions t m r e o f c o n t a b - ing a non-conforming use becomes t o l ack of r e p a i r s o r maintenance, and is declared by a duly authorized o f f i c i a l t o be unsafe o r unlawful by reason of physical condition, such s t r u c t u r e o r bu i ld ing s h a l l n c t t he rea f t e r be restored, repaired, cr r e b u i l t , except i n conformity with the regulat ions of the zoning d i s t r i c t i n which such s t ruc tu re o r buildinq is located.

physically unszfe o r un lawhl due

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, I ZONING HFXUNG BOARD

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SECTION 1201. CREATION, APPOINTMENT, AND ORGANIZATION

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The Zoning Hearing Board, re fer red t o as the-"Board" within t h i s Article, s h a l l c o n s i s t of th ree (3 ) res idents of t he Borough of Strausstown appointed by the Borough Council pursuant t o Ar t i c l e I X of t h e Pennsylvania Municipali t ies Planning Code, as amended. The Board s h a l l perform a l l the dut ies and have a l l t he powers p re sc r ibed by t h e s a i d Code and as herein provided. Borough Council shall make provis ion i n i t s budget f o r appropriate funds f o r t h e ope ra t ion of t h e Board.

The term of o f f i c e of each Board member s h a l l be th ree ( 3 ) years, and s h a l l be f i x e d so t h a t t he term of o f f i c e of one (1) member s h a l l e x p i r e each year . Members of the Board s h a l l hold no o ther o f f i c e i n t h e Borough, whether e lected o r appointed.

Any Board member may be removed f o r malfeasance, misfeasance, or nonfeasance i n o f f i c e or f o r other j u s t cause by a majority vote of t h e Borough Council taken received f i f t e e n (15 ) days advance not ice of the i n t e n t t o take such a vote. A hea r ing s h a l l be held pursuant t o such removal i f the Board member being voted upon requests such i n wri t ing.

a f t e r the Board member has

Vacancies wi th in t h e Board s h a l l be f i l l e d by appointment by Borough Council f o r t h e une::pirsL port ioc of t he vacated term.

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Compensation and Expenditures f o r Services

1. The members of t h e Board s h a l l receive such compensation as s h a l l be f i x e d by resolut ion of Borough Council, but i n no case s h a l l such rate exceed the r a t e of compensation author- i z e d pa id t o Borough Councilmm.

2 . Within t h e l i m i t s s e t by Borough Council, t he Board may employ o r c o n t r a c t f o r secre ta r ies , c le rks , l e g a l counsel, c o n s u l t a n t s , and o t h e r technical and c l e r i c a l services . The Borough S o l i c i t o r s h a l l no t serve as S o l i c i t o r f o r the Board.

Organization

1. The Board may m a k e , alter, and rescind rules and forms f o r i ts procedure including, but not l imi ted t o , t he manner of f i l i n g appeals and appl icat ions f o r spec ia l exceptions and var iances .

2 . The Board s h a l l elect from i ts own membership a Chairman and any o t h e r o f f i c e r s it may deem necessary. Off icers s h a l l serve annual terms and may succeed themselves.

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3. For the conduct of any hearing and the taking of any a quorum shall be not less two (2).

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4. The Board may appoint a Hearing Officer from its own ship to conduct any hearing on its behalf.

Meetings and hearings of the Board shall be held at the call of the Chairman and at such other times as the-BoaEd, by majority vote, may determine.

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SECTION 1202. JURISDICTION AND FUNCTIONS OF THE ZONING HEARING BOARD

The Zoning Hearing Board shall have exclusive jurisdiction to hear render final adjudications in the following matters.

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Substantive challenges to the validity of any land use ordinance (including this Zoning Ordinance and the Zoning Map) or Official Map in effect in the Borough of Strausstotm, except for landowner curative amendments, which are the jurisdiction of the Borough Council. Substantive challenges shall be administered in accordance with ~1203 and 91204 of this Ordinance.

Challenges to the validity of any land use ordinance in effect in the Borough of Strausstown where such challenge involves proce- dural questions or alleged defects ir. the process of enactment or adoption. Such challenges md+rt.. be raisea Ly m snpeai wl thin thirty (30) days of the effscLive date 62 szic? srdlndnze.

Appeals from the determination o€ the Zoning Officer, including:

1. The granting or deniel of any permit, or failure to act G!I

the application for any permit.

2. The issuance of any cease-and-desist order.

3. The registration of any nonconforming use, structure, cr In:,

Appeals from the determination of the Borough Engineer or the Zoning Officer with reference to the administration of any flood plain or flood hazard ordinance land use ordinance. 1

or such provisions within a

Appeals from the determination of the Borough Engineer or ,the Zoning Officer in the administration of any land use ordinance or provision thereof in effect in the Borough of Strausstown with reference to sedimentation and erosion control and stormwater management, except for applications involving the Strausstown Borough Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.

Applications for a variance from the terms of this Zoning ’

Ordinance.

1. The Board shall hear requests for variance where it is inflict alleged that the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance

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unnecessary hardship upon the applicant. No variance shall be granted unless and until the applicant can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Board that:

a. There are unique physical circumstances or conditions (such as irregularity, narrowness, or shallowness of lot size or shape) or exceptional topographical or other physical conditions peculiar to the particular property. Such hardship shall be due to such physical conditions and not the circumstances and conditions generally created by the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance in the district where the property is located.

b. Because of such physical circumstances or conditions, there is no possibility that the property can be developed in strict conformity with the provisions of this Zoning Ordinance and that the authorization of a variance is therefore necessary to enable reasonable use of the property.

c . Such hardship shall not have been cmated by the applicant.

d. The variance, if authorized, shall not result in alteration of the essential character of the neighborhood or district in which the property is located, nor substan- tncll.1.;: or. permanently impair rhe appropriate use or aevelopmnt of a3jwcnt prgperty, ?or be detriment.al to the public welfare.

e. The variance, if authorized, sha'li represent the minimum variation from the standards of this Ordinance which will afford relief and vi11 represent tiie least modif i- cation possible thereof.

In grantiiq any variance, the Board may attach such reasonable conditions and safeguards as it may &em necessary t o implement the stated purposes of this Zoning Ordinance.

Unless otherwise specified by the Zoning Hearing Board, a variance which has been authorized by the Zoning Hearing Board shall expire if the applicant fails to obtain a zoning permit within six (6) months from the date of authorization thereof or fails to commence a substantial amount of work within six (6) months from the date of issuance of the permit for such work.

G. Applications for Uses by Special Exception as defined in this Zoning Ordinance.

1. The Board shall hear and decide upon requests for such uses by special exception in accordance with such standards. and criteria stipulated by this Ordinance for the particular use in question.

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2. I n gran t ing a s p e c i a l exception, t he Board may a t t ach such reasonable condi t ions and safeguards, i n addi t ion t o those expressed i n t h i s Ordinance, as it may deem necessary t o implement t h e s t a t e d purposes of t h i s Ordinance and the d i s t r i c t wherein t h e property i n question is located.

3. Unless otherwise spec i f i ed by the Zoning Hearing Board, a s p e c i a l except ion which-has been authorized by the Zoning Hearing Board s h a l l expi re i f the appl icant f a i l s t o obta in a zoning permit wi th in s i x ( 6 ) months from the da te of author- i z a t i o n thereof o r f a i l s t o commence a subs t an t i a l amount of work wi th in s i x ( 6 ) months from the da te of issuance of t he permit f o r such work.

H. Appeals from t h e determination of any o f f i c e r of agency charged wi th t h e adminis t ra t ion of any of the performance provis ions of t h i s Zoning Ordinance.

J. Appeals from t h e determination of t he Zoning Off icer concerning t h e prel iminary opinion of whether a proposed building, lanci development, o r o t h e r use of land addressed by t h i s Ordinance is i n compliance with t h e terms of s a i d Ordinance.

SECTION 1203. HEARINGS

A. All appeals , chal lenges, and any othcz s p s l i c a t i o n s f o r ;.bac*LA:s “3 t h e Eoard s h a l l be i n wr i t ing on fornts pr tw:r ibaa by-t i ie Boara. Every such app l i ca t ion f o r hear ing shail. r e f e r t o the s p e c i t i c pr’3visj.m of t h i s Ordinance involved and shall exac t ly s e t f o r t h t h e i n t e r p r e t a t i o n t h a t i s claimed, the grsunds f o r any challenges t o t h e v a l i d i t y of t h i s Ordinance, the use f o r which a s p e c i a l except ion is sought, o r the d e t a i l s of the variance t h a t is app l i ed f o r and t h e grounds on which it is claimed t h a t t h e var iance should be granted, as t h e case may be.

B. Time l i m i t a t i o n s f o r f i l i n g proceedings r e l a t e d t o s p e c i f i c subdiv is ion o r land development proposals.

1. No person s h a l l be allowed t o f i l e any proceeding with t h e Board la ter than t h i r t y (30) days a f t e r an appl ica t ion f o r development, prel iminary o r f i n a l , has been approved by the appropr ia te Borough o f f i c e r , agency, or body i f such proceeding is designed t o secure reversa l o r t o l i m i t t h e approval i n any manner, un less such person a l l e g e s and proves t h a t he had no no t i ce , knowledge, o r reason t o bel ieve t h a t such approval had been given. I f such person has succeeded t o h i s i n t e r e s t a f t e r such approval, he s h a l l be bound by t h e knowledge of h i s predecessor i n i n t e r e s t .

2. The f a i l u r e of anyone t o appeal from a decis ion t o approve a Tenta t ive Plan o r Preliminary Plan s h a l l preclude appeal from F i n a l Plan approval except i n the case where the F ina l Plan 1

s u b s t a n t i a l l y dev ia t e s from the approved Tentat ive Plan o r Prel iminary P l a n .

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3. All appea ls from determinations adverse t o t h e landowners s h a l l be f i l e d by t h e landowner within t h i r t y (30) days a f t e r n o t i c e of t h e determination is issued.

4. I n t h e case of an appeal from a preliminary opinion by the Zoning O f f i c e r , where such appeal is requested by a person o t h e r than t h e landowner, such appeal must be f i l e d within t h i r t y (30) days of t h e second publ ic no t ice of t h e preliminary opinion.

C. Publ ic no t i ce , as defined i n t h i s Ordinance, s h a l l be given f o r a l l hear ings, and w r i t t e n not ice , as defined by §1203(E) below, s h a l l be given t o t h e appl icant , t h e Zoning Off icer , such o ther persons as t h e Borough Council s h a l l designate by ordinance, and t o any person who has made t imely request f o r the same.

D. The p a r t i e s t o t h e hear ing ' s h a l l be the Borough, any person a f f e c t e d by t h e app l i ca t ion who has made t imely appearance of record before t h e Board, and any o ther person including c i v i c o r community organiza t ions permitted t o appear .by the Board. The Board s h a l l have power t o requi re t h a t a l l persons who wish t o he considered pa r t i t t s e n t e r appearances i n wr i t ing on f onas pro-iided by t h e Board f o r such purpose.

E. Writ ten n o t i c e as requi red by $1203(C) s h a l l be i n t h e form of a l e t t e r de l ive red by c e r t i f i e d mail o r Ly hand by the Zoning Qff i z ~ ~ o r h i s reprwenLz&-?rEt. such t h a t t he recipic.n+.! s ) s h a l l be i n pssession of s a i d l e t t e r no leas ti,= t e n (10) Ca2t:dc7r days p r i c r t o t h e d a t e of t h e h+.aring.

F. Where +.he hear ing a f f e c t s a p a r t i c u l a r t r a c t o r tracts of land, w r i t t e n n o t i c e of s a i d hear ing s h a l l be conspcuously prcted on t h e a f f e c t e d +.ract o r tracts a t l e a s t one (1) week. p r i o r t o t h e hearing.

G. The hear ing s h a l l be he ld ,Tithin s i x t y ( 6 0 ) days from the da t e of t h e a p p l i c a n t ' s reques t , unless t h ~ appl icant has agree-! i n wr i t i ng t o an extension of time.

H. The hear ing s h a l l be conducted by the Board o r the Hearing Off i - cer, as may be appointed by t h e Board. The decision, or , where no dec i s ion i s c a l l e d f o r , t h e f indings s h a l l be made by t h e Board. However, t h e appe l l an t o r t h e appl icant , as the case may be, i n add i t ion t o t h e Borough, may, p r i o r t o the decision of t he hearing , waive dec i s ion o r f ind ings by the Board and accept the dec i s ion o r f ind ings of t h e Hearing Off icer as f i n a l .

J. The Borough Council may prescr ibe reasonable f ees with respec t t o hear ings before t h e Zoning Hearing Board. Fees f o r s a i d hearings may inc lude compensation f o r the secre ta ry and members of the Board, n o t i c e and adve r t i s ing cos ts , and necessary adminis t ra t ive overhead connected with t h e hearing. Such c o s t s s h a l l not include l e g a l expenses of t h e Board; expenses f o r engineering, a rch i tec- t u r a l , o r o t h e r t echn ica l consul tants ; o r o ther expert witness c o s t s .

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The Board Chairman, a c t i n g Board Chairman, o r Hearing Of f i ce r s h a l l p r e s i d e ove r t h e hearing. Such presiding ind iv idua l s h a l l have power t o admin i s t e r oaths the at tendance of wi tnesses and t h e production of r e l evan t documents and papers , i nc lud ing witnesses and documents requested by the p a r t i e s .

and i ssue subpoenas t o compel

The p a r t i e s s h a l l have the r i g h t t o be represented by l e g a l counsel and s h a l l be afforded the opportunity t o respond, t o p re sen t evidence and argument, and t o cross-examine adverse wi tnesses on a l l r e l e v a n t i s sues .

Formal rules of evidence s h a l l no t apply, bu t i r r e l e v a n t , immate- r i a l , o r unduly r e p e t i t i o u s evidence may be excluded a t the d i s c r e t i o n of t h e ind iv idua l presiding over the hearing.

The Board o r the Hearing Off icer , as the case may be, s h a l l keep a s tenographic record of t h e proceedings. The appearance f e e f o r a stenographer s h a l l be shared equal ly the appl icant and t h e Board. The c o s t of t h e o r i g i n a l t r a n s c r i p t s h a l l be paid by t h e Board i f the t r a n s c r i p t is ordered by where t h e hear ing is an appeal from a decis ion of t he Board, t h e c o s t s h a l l be pa id by t h e person appealjn5 from such decis ion. I n e i t h e r event , t h e c o s t of addi t iona l copies s h a l l be pa id by the person r eques t ing such copy o r copies. I n o ther cases t h e p a r t y reques t ing t h e o r i g i n a l t r a n s c r i p t s h a l l bear t he c o s t thereof .

t he Board o r Hearing Off icer :

1kit.har t h e Fo:.r5 nor the Hearipg Off icer s h a l l c’mmicate , a i r e z t l y o r i n d i r e c t l y ; with any p x t y o r representati i’e thereof i n c o w , e c t i m w i ~ h any i s sue irivolved except upon no t i ce t o a l l p a r t i e s g iv ing sucn p a r t i e s opportunity t o p a r t i c i p a t e .

Nei ther the Bosrd nor t h e Hearing Off icer s h a l l t ake no t i ce of a , ~ communication, r ?por t s , s t a f f memoranda, o r o the r ma te r i a l s (except advice from t h e i r s o l i c i t o r ) unless a l l p a r t i e s a r e a f forded an oppor tun i ty t o con te s t t he mater ia l so not iced.

Nei ther t h e Board nor t h e s i t e involved o r its surroundings a f t e r the commencement of hear ings with any p a r t y o r representa t ive thereof unless a l l p a r t i e s a r e given an oppor tun i ty t o be present .

Hearing Off icer s h a l l i n spec t t h e

Decis ions and Findings.

1. The Board o r t h e Hearing Off icer , as the case may be, s h a l l r ende r a w r i t t e n dec is ion o r , when no decis ion is c a l l e d f o r , s h a l l make w r i t t e n f indings on the appl ica t ion wi th in fo r ty - f i v e ( 4 5 ) days a f t e r t he last hearing before t h e Board o r Hearing O f f i c e r . Where t h e appl ica t ion is contes ted o r denied, each dec is ion s h a l l be accompanied by f ind ings of f a c t and conclusions based thereon toge ther with t h e reasons t h e r e f o r .

2 . Conclusions based upon any provision of t he Pennsylvania M u n i c i p a l i t i e s Planning Code o r upon any ordinance, r u l e , o r

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r egu la t ion of the Borough s h a l l contain a reference t o the provis ion r e l i e d upon and the r eason( s ) why t h e conclusion is deemed appropr i a t e i n the l i g h t of t h e f a c t s found.

I f t h e hear ing is conducted by t h e Hearing Off icer , and t h e r e has been no s t i p u l a t i o n t h a t h i s decis ion o r f ind ings a r e f i n a l , the Board s h a l l make h i s r epor t and recommendations a v a i l a b l e t o t h e p a r t i e s within for ty- f ive (45) days, and the p a r t i e s s h a l l be e n t i t l e d t o make wr i t t en representat ions- thereon t o t h e Board p r i o r t o f i n a l decis ion o r e n t r y of f ind ings . The Board’s dec is ion s h a l l be entered no l a t e r than t h i r t y (30) days a f t e r t h e r epor t of t h e Hearing Off icer .

A copy of t h e f i n a l decis ion o r , where no decis ion i s c a l l e d f o r , of t h e f ind ings s h a l l be de l ivered t o the appl icant personal ly o r mailed t o him no t later than the working day next fol lowing t h e da t e of t he decis ion o r f indings. To a l l o t h e r persons who have f i l e d t h e i r name and address with the Board n o t l a te r than the las t day of t he hearing, t he Board s h a l l provide by mail o r otherwise b r i e f no t ice of t h e dec is ion o r f i n d i n g s and a the f u l l dec i s ion o r f ind ipgs may be examined.

statement of t he place where

Where t h e Board f a i l s t o render a dec is ion within t h e per iod required by t h i s Sec t ion o r f a i l s t o hold the required hear ing wi th in s i x t y (60) day=: from. the da te of t he appl i - cant’s ;e?jest. f o r a heaiL;ij’, :!!?aq t ne &cisinn s h a l l be deemed t c !i~:5‘2 ?ieeri rendered i n favor o t t>e.q;;lkait ~ x ~ l c s i ; t h e a p p l i c a c t has agreed i n wr i t ixg or on the tecord t o an extension of time.

When a dec i s ion has been rendered i n favor of the ap2;icant because of t h e fall i :re of t he Board t o meet or render 2 decis ion as hereabove p rwided , the Board s h a l l give publ ic no t i ce of s a i d dec is ion witnir! t en (10) days from the las t day it could have met t o render a decis ion i n the manner descr ibed i n s1203(C) of t h i s Ordinanc;?. i f the Board s h a l l f a i l t o provide such not ice , t h e appl icant may do so.

S. Nothing i n t h i s Sec t ion s h a l l prejudice the r i g h t of any p a r t y opposing t h e a p p l i c a t i o n t o appeal the dec is ion t o a cour t of competent j u r i s d i c t i o n . . ,

SECTION 1204. PROCEDURE FOR HEARINGS ON SUBSTANTIVE QUESTIONS

A. A landowner who, on subs tan t ive grounds, d e s i r e s t o challenge t h e v a l i d i t y of an ordinance o r map o r any provis ion thereof which p r o h i b i t s o r restricts t h e use o r development of land i n which he has an i n t e r e s t s h a l l submit the challenge e i t h e r t o the Zoning Hearing Board i n accordance with t h i s Ordinance o r t o Borough Council along with a request f o r a Curat ive Amendment.

t h e provis ions of $1203 of

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Persons aggrieved by a use o r development permitted on t h e land of another by an ordinance o r map i n e f f e c t i n t h e Borough of Strausstown o r by any provis ion thereof , who d e s i r e t o chal lenge t h e v a l i d i t y of such ordinance o r map, s h a l l f i r s t submit t h e i r chal lenge t o t h e Board f o r a hearing thereon.

Such submissions as permit ted by t h i s $1204, and only such submissions, s h a l l be governed by t h e following:

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3.

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5.

The cha l lenging p a r t y s h a l l make a wr i t ten reques t t o the Board t h a t it hold a hearing on its challenge. The reques t s h a l l con ta in t h e reasons f o r t he challenge.

The Board s h a l l commence i t s hear ing(s ) within s i x t y (60) days a f t e r t h e reques t is f i l e d , unless t he landowner requests o r consents t o an extension of time.

Publ ic n o t i c e of t h e hearing, as required by 81203(B) and 81203(E) of t h i s Ordinance, s h a l l include no t i ce t h a t t he v a l i d i t y of t h e ordinance o r map is i n quest ion and. s h a l l g ive t h e place where and t h e times when a copy of t h e reques t may be examined by the publ ic . Such c o ~ y of t h e reques t s h a l l inc lude any p lans , explanatory mdterial , o r proposed amendments as provided t o thz Bcrough by t h e chal lenging landowner.

Based upox1 t h e testimony presented a t the hai-iw( s) , the Baarr? shzL1 determine whether the challengea C~CZL~I-G o r ;;lap is d e f e c t i v e , 3.s a l leged by. t he landowner.

I f t h e cha l lenge is found by the Board to ha-.re .:,.-zi+., t he dec iz ion of t.he Board s h a l l include recommeiided mendmc.nt.s t o t h e c h a l k n g e d o r d i n a x e which w i l l cure the d e f e c t s fcund. I n reaching its decis ion, the Board s h a l l consicler tiis amendments, p l ans , and expl.anatory mater ia l submitted by the landotj?ier and s h a l l a l s o consider:

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C.

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The impact of t he proposal upm roads, sewer f a c i l i t i e s , water supp l i e s , schools, and o ther pub l i c se rv ice f a c i l i t i e s .

I f t h e proposal is f o r a r e s i d e n t i a l u s e , . t h e impact of the proposal upon regional housing needs and t h e e f fec- tiveness of t h e proposal i n providing housing u n i t s of a type a c t u a l l y ava i l ab le t o and affordable by classes of persons otherwise unlawfully excluded by t h e challenged p rov i s ions of the ordinance o r map.

The s u i t a b i l i t y of t he s i t e f o r the i n t e n s i t y of use proposed i n considerat ion of t he s o i l s , s lopes , woodlands , wetlands, f loodplains , aqui fe rs , n a t u r a l resources , and o the r na tu ra l f ea tu re s found on t h e s i t e .

The impact of t h e proposed use on the s i te’s s o i l s , s lopes , woodlands, wetlands, f lood p l a i n s , n a t u r a l

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resources , and na tu ra1 , f ea tu res ; t he degree t o which these are pro tec ted o r destroyed; t he to le rance of t he resources t o development; and any adverse environmental impacts.

6. The Board s h a l l render i ts decis ion within fo r ty - f ive (45) days a f t e r t h e conclusion of t h e l as t hearing.

7. I f t h e Board f a i l s t o a c t upon the' landowner's reques t within f o r t y - f i v e (45) days, a den ia l of t h e request is deemed t o have occurred on t h e for ty-s ix th (46th) day a f t e r t he c lose of t h e l as t hear ing.

8. I f t h e Board f a i l s t o commence the hea r ing ( s ) on a request wi th in s i x t y (60) days a f t e r submission, o r within such per iod of extension as agreed t o by both the Borough and the landowner, a den ia l of the request is deemed t o have occurred on t h e day following t3e l a s t day of such period.

Where a v a l i d i t y chal lenge i s sustained by t h e Board o r t he cour t acts f i n a l l y on appeal from den ia l of a v a l i d i t y challenge, and tho proposal o r chal lenge so approve..:! r e q c i r e s a f u r t h e r applica- t i o n f o r subdiv is ion o r land development, t h e dsq;eloper s h a l l have two (21 yea r s from t h e d a t e of such ??proVal to f i l e an applica- t i o n f o r Prel iminary Plan approval i n accordance with t h e regula- t i o n s of. t h e Strausstown Borough S:iibd.ivisi.on and. L a r d . ' 3evelopment 0rS;inance. "2 25; i-,' +his two { 2 ) j~er;:~;e-3 ed, tic subsczpent chaqge o r amendment in .thz. Zoniiig, Subiiivi'sion a-d L&:d. 2ev,g;apitien+,, c;- o t h e r governing crdinance o r plan sha i? be appl ied i r ~ . a n y manner which adverse ly a f f e c t s the r i g h t s of t h e 32pl icant as S v m t e i ir. the sus t a ined v z l i d i t y challenge.

Where a proposal appended to an approved v a l i d i t y c h a l l z q e dc-z n o t r equ i r e f u r t h e r applicaLion under t h e Strausstown Bgrough Subdivis ion and Land Development Ordivmce, t he developer s h a l l have one (lj year from t h e da te of suck approval within which t o f i l e f o r a bui ld ing permit. Within t h i s one ( L; yetr pceiod, no subsequent change o r amendment i n the Zoning, Subdivision and Land Development, o r o t h e r governing ordinance o r plan s h a l l be appl ied i n any manner which adversely a f f e c t s t h e r i g h t s of t h e appl icant as granted i n t h e sus ta ined v a l i d i t y challenge.

Nothing i n t h i s Sec t ion s h a l l landowner from f i r s t seeking a F ina l Plan approval p r i o r t o submission of a chal lenge.

be in t e rp re t ed t o preclude a

SECTION 1205. STAY OF PROCEEDINGS

A. Upon f i l i n g of any proceeding described i n t h i s Article and during its pendency before t h e Board, a l l land development pursuant t o any chal lenged ordinance, order , o r approval of t he Zoning Of f i ce r o r of any agency o r body, and a l l o f f i c i a l ac t ion thereunder, s h a l l be s tayed unless t h e Zoning Off icer o r any o the r appropriate agency o r body c e r t i f i e s t o the Board f a c t s i nd ica t ing t h a t such

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C.

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s t a y would cause imminent p e r i l t o l i f e o r property, i n which case t h e development o r o f f i c i a l a c t i o n s h a l l no t be stayed otherwise than by a r e s t r a i n i n g order , which may be granted by the Board o r by t h e c o u r t having j u r i s d i c t i o n over zoning appeals. Such re- s t r a i n i n g o rde r s h a l l be granted only upon p e t i t i o n and a f t e r notice of such p e t i t i o n has been given t o the Zoning Off icer o r other appropr i a t e agency o r body.

When Prel iminary Plan approval ' o r F ina l Plan approval f o r a subdiv is ion o r land development has been granted, and proceedings designed t o r eve r se o r l i m i t such approval a r e f i l e d with t h e Board by persons o t h e r than t h e appl icant , t h e appl icant may p e t i t i o n t h e c o u r t having j u r i s d i c t i o n of zoning appeals t o o rde r such persons t o p o s t bond as a condi t ion of continuing the proceedings before t h e Board.

A f t e r t h e p e t i t i o n is presented, t h e cour t s h a l l hold a hearing t o determine i f t h e f i l i n g of the appeal is f r ivo lous . A t t he hearing , evidence may be presented on t h e meri ts of t he case. It s h a l l be t h e burden of t h e appl icant f o r a bond t o prove t h e appeal is f r ivo lous . A f t e r cons idera t ion of a l l evidence presented, i f t h e c o u r t determines t h a t t h e appeal i s fr"iVOlouS, it sha l l g rzn t t h e p e t i t i o n f o r a bond.

The r i g h t t o p e t i t i o n t h e cour t t o order t h e aGEellants t o p o s t bond may be wai-zedby t h e appel lee , but such waiver FLY be ;evoked by him i f -?n app?al is taken from i', f i n a l decis ion of t he cour t .

Til? ques t ion bf v?heLirer o r m t s:-:LI p e t i t i c n rhould be granted and t h e m o u n t of t h e !xnd s h a l l he +ithri the e ~ u a d i sc re t ion of t h e cour t . An orde r derqing a p e t i t i o n f o r bond s h a l l he i n t e r - locutory . An o r d e r d i r t s t i n g t h e respcnding p a r t y t o pos t a banc s h a l l be in t e r locu to ry .

Tf an appeal i s taken by a respmdent t o t he p e t i t i o n f o r a bond fi->i,I an o rde r of t h e c o u r t dismissing a zoning appeal f o r r e f u s a l t o pos t a b m d and t h e th? c o u r t below t o p o s t a bond, a bond, upon motion of t h e p e t i t i o n e r and a f t e r hearing i n the c o u r t having j u r i s d i c t i o n of zoning appeals , s h a l l be l i a b l e f o r a l l reasonable c o s t s , expenses, and a t torney f e e s incurred by t h e p e t i t i o n e r . /

appe l l a t e co:irt sus t a ins tile order of t h e respozdent t o the p e t i t i o n f o r

SECTION 1 2 0 6 . APPEALS TO COURT

Appeals from dec i s ions of t h e Zoning any aggrieved p a r t y t o a court of competent j u r i sd i c t ion , as provided f o r i n t h e Pennsylvania Munic ipa l i t i es Planning Code.

Hearing Board may be made by

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ARTICLE X I 1 1

ADMINISTRATION

SECTION 1301. DUTIES OF THE ZONING OFFICER

The provis ions of t h i s Ordinance s h a l l be administered and enforced by t h e Strausstown Borough Zoning Officer, as designated by t h e Strauss- town Borough Council. The dut ies of the Zoning Off icer s h a l l be:

A. To examine a l l app l i ca t ions f o r permits t o bui ld upon o r use land.

B. To issue permits only f o r construction and uses which are i n accordance with t h i s Ordinance and as it may be subsequently amended.

C. To record and f i l e a l l appl icat ions f o r permits and accompanyi?.; p l ans and documents and keep them f o r public record.

D. To i s s u e permits f o r uses, authorized variancep, ar,d spec ia l directe:: except ions a f t e z approval by the Zoning Hearing Eiard i x

by a competent cour t i n accordance with t h i s Ot5inar.c:e.

E. . To r e p o r t a11 v i o l a t i o n s of t he Ordinance t o the Borough Council I- - and and t o issite orders t o cease and d e s i s t t o a l l t.ha viola+.ors.

F. Upon t h e reques t of t h e P l x c i s G ~~rJiT~iiiSSlOn br r;ne Z0nk.g h:=i~i*-,~

Eciard, tq present t o such bcdy fac ts , records, arL.l any s i m i i c info:.nation on s p e c i f i c requests t o assist such body I:. reaching its decis ion.

SECTION 1332. ZONING PEWITS

Tile following zoning permits s h a l l be issues. by the Z o n i q ? f f i ce r :

A. Building Permits

A bu i ld ing permit s h a l l be required p r io r t o the erect ion, a l t e r - a t ion , o r enlargement of any building o r other s t ruc tu re o r por t ion thereof . It s h a l l be unlawful f o r any person t o commence work f o r t h e e rec t ion , a l t e r a t ion , o r enlargement of any building, structure, o r por t ion thereof u n t i l a permit has been duly issued the re fo r , i n compliance with the terms of t h i s Ordinance and the Borough Building Code.

B. Use and Occupancy P e r m i t s

It s h a l l be unlawful f o r any person t o use o r t o occupy any bui lding, fanning u n i t , o r other s t ruc ture o r land u n t i l a Use and Occupancy Permit has been duly issued therefor . Use and Occupancy Permits s h a l l be required p r i o r t o any of t he following:

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1. U s e o r occupancy of any bui lding o r other s t ruc tu re herein- a f t e r e r ec t ed , a l t e r ed , o r enlarged f o r which a building permit is required.

2 . Change i n use of any bui lding o r s t ruc ture .

3. Use of o r change i n the use of any land, building, o r o ther s t r u c t u r e , except t h a t the use of land f o r woodland, game preserve, conservation use, o r ag r i cu l tu ra l o r nursery purposes s h a l l no t require a Use and Occupancy Pe rmi t .

4 . Change i n use o r extension of a non-conforming use.

C. Sign Permits

A s ign permit s h a l l be required p r i o r t o the erect ion, a l t e r a t ion , o r enlargement of any s ign, s ign s t ruc ture , o r any port ion thereof . It s h a l l be unlawful fo r any person t o commence work f o r the e rec t ion , a l t e r a t i o n , o r enlargement of any sign, s ign s t ruc ture , o r por t ion thereof u n t i l a permit has been duly issued therefor . Art isans ' sigrJi3 and Real Estate s igns may be e r e c k d without a s ign permit, proviided t h a t s,i1 requirements of Article X are met.

SECTION 1303. APPLICATION FOR ZONING PERMITS

911 applicauG,i-. .?CY zmi rq zerriiits s h a l l be mde t o the Zoning O f f i c t r i r ~ :wr i t ing . oil sucn t O i X I S as m a y . !-le cjht?cine=1.- <%:I.. t he Borough I:..- the Zoning Off icer . A@ications :hall Include '; sng,: ..-a.ldit2.om.!.. rians, documents, and inform&ion. as may !-e re<uir.-.l. ?-e: enable ZoninS 2t:f'icer t o ascertain compl iaxe with ti;:i.s OrciLz-mce.

A.

B.

C.

Aro l ica t ion f o r Building Permits '

An appl ich t ic - f o r bui lding permit s h a l l be accompanied bk 2 p l o t p1.m drawn t o ,?;!e showing s ize and l v a t i o n cf a l l e x i s t i n s and proposed bui ld ings ani s t r x t u r s s on the premises i n q u e s t i m , toge ther with an erosion and sedimentation plan csnforming with t h e requirements of Pennsylvania DER Regulations, T i t l e 25 PA Code, Chapter 102.

Application f o r Use and Occupancy Permit

When use of premises involves a new building o r s t ruc tu re , o r a l t e r a t i o n s t o an e x i s t i n g bui lding o r s t ruc ture , appl icat ion f o r a Use and Occupancy Permit s h a l l be made p r i o r t o o r concurrently with app l i ca t ion f o r t h e building permit.

Application f o r Sign Permit

A n app l i ca t ion f o r sign permit s h a l l be accompanied by a p l o t plan drawn t o scale showing the s i z e and locat ion of a l l bui ldings and s t r u c t u r e s on t h e premises i n question and the dimensions and loca t ion of the proposed sign.

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SECTION 1304. ISSUANCE OF ZONING PERMITS

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B.

C.

D.

E.

With the exception of Use and Occupancy Permits, as set forth below, it shall be the duty of the Zoning Officer to either issue or officially deny issuance of a zoning permit within fifteen (15) days of the filing of a completed application and payment of prescribed fees.

The Zoning Officer shall issue a permit only upon determination that the application is in compliance with the terms of this Ordinance, as well as any other governing ordinances, including but not limited to the Building Code and the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance.

Issuance of Building Permit

A building permit, when issued, shall be accompanied by a placard to be displayed conspicuously upon the premises during the period of construction.

Issuance of Use and Occupancy Permit

3.. A Use and Occupancy Permit not involving a new building or structure or alterations to an existing building or structurr. shall be either issued or denied by the Zoning Officer within fifteen (15) days, as set forth. hereinabove.

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2. 3 Yse and OccugaxyPermit for whiTh spplication nas been made-prior to or concurrently with application for a ,?ui;ding permi; shall not be issued until the construction work has been completed. Upon notificatior: nf completion of cc:?st_mction, the Zoning Officer &hall ai+Aer issue or deny the Use and Occupancy Pe-nit withiu fiftseii ( ' 5 ) days, as aforesaid.

3. It shall be the duty of the applicant for a Building Permit to secure the issuance of the reqdired Use and Occupancy Permit, by giving notice of completion as aforesaid, not- withstanding the fact that he may be constructing the building structure, addition, or alteration for the use of another, and further to notify such proposed occupant of the requirements of this section prior to transfer of ownership or commencement of leasehold of the property.

Issuance of Sign Permit

A sign permit need not be displayed on the premises.

SECTION 1305. SCHEDULE OF FEES

A. Borough Council shall establish by resolution a schedule of fees, charges, and expenses for zoning permits, appeals to the Zoning Hearing Board, curative amendment hearings, and other matters pertaining to the administration of this Ordinance.

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B. Sa id schedule of f ees s h a l l be available from the Borough Secre- tary and t h e Borough Zoning Officer. Application f o r permits o r hear ings s h a l l be incomplete u n t i l payment i n accordance therewith has been made.

SECTION 1306. CONDITIONAL USES

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B.

C.

Application

A n appl ica t ion f o r approval of a conditional use s h a l l be accompanied by a proposed plan showing the size and locat ion of t h e proposed use, a l l proposed buildings, and a l l proposed accessory facilities, including roads, access dr ives , and parking areas. I n addition, the appl icat ion s h a l l be accompanied by such information, i n graphic o r nar ra t ive form, t o demonstrate compliance with a l l applicable standards. F e a s i b i l i t y of water supply, s an i t a ry sewage d isposa l , and storm drainage control should be demonstrated b u t need not be f u l l y engineered.

Procedure

1. A condi t ional use application ski1 be f i l e d w i h l t he Borough Secre ta ry on such fcnns as may be prescribed by Borough Council and s h a l l be accompanied by the required fCe.

2 . The Borough Council. &-?*7. C;rjA.der the .appl icadon a t a rsgcfar or spec ia i Iy scheacled ii?eL:lr; held o:ithi.: s i x y ~ ( 6 0 ) days of the rece ip t of complete aps l ica t ion by the 2~rouat SecretlaTy, including a l l xcqAired fees , wless the icant wziws o r extends the time l imitat ion.

3. The BOrGC.,'LI Secretary s h a l l d i s t r ibu te sr@f i c i a L copies of t h e a2p l i ca imn and supporting material t o the Couxy Plan- ning Commission and av other agencies o r consultants deemed appropriate by the Borough Council, together with a request that such agencies submit r emazada t ions regarding the proposed conditional use. I f a Borough Planning Commissic:: should be created subsequent t o the adoption of t h i s Ordi- nance, then t h a t body s h a l l a l so be sen t copies of the appl ica t ion and supporting material.

4. The Borough Council s h a l l render a decision t o approve the proposed use, t o deny the proposed use, o r t o approve the proposed use subject t o specif ied conditions within forty- five (45) days a f t e r the meeting a t which the appl icat ion is considered. Nothing herein s h a l l be interpreted as preventing Council from rendering a decision a t the same meeting a t which t h e appl icat ion is considered.

Standards f o r Review of Proposed Conditional Use

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The following standards sha l l be used as a guide i n evaluating proposed condi t ional use:

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1. The proposed use s h a l l meet a l l of the specific standards and r egu la t ions f o r e l i g i b i l i t y which appear i n the sect ion of t h i s Ordinance au thor iz ing the proposed conditional use.

2. The s tandards set f o r t h i n $1202(G), f o r review of Special Exception app l i ca t ions , s h a l l be met.

SECTION 1307. AMENDMENTS

The Borough Council may from time t o time amend, supplement, change, modify, o r repeal t h i s Ordinance, including the Zoning Map, by proceeding i n the manner prescr ibed by this Section.

A. Amendment by Borough Council

1. Borough Council, by resolut ion adopted a t a public meeting, s h a l l f i x the t i m e and place of a public hearing on a proposed amendment and cause not ice thereof t o be given z2 follows:

a. By publ ishing a not ice thereof mce a week fc;: two (2) successive weeks i n one newsp3ser a€ genera: c i rcu la t ion i n t h e Borough.

b. The n o t i c e s s h a l l s t a t e the general nature of %!e ~

proposed amendment.

2. Borough Council .3?all rsfer ed-.. droposed change or apendment t c the Snrct5:l Planning ?omission and the Berks County P l x i i i n g Cwmission a t l easc t h i r t y (341) days p r t o r :P the hearic9 on such proposed amendsent t o provick tile Pii.n;,ixg C o m i s s i o m m opportunLty t o submit recommendation en +S- proposed amendicent . The F h m i n g Commissions s h a l l cocsider whether o r n o t t h e proposed change o r amendment would be, i n the view of the Commissions, consis tent w i t h the purposes and ob jec t ives set f o r t h i n $103 of I21i.s Ordinance and desirable i n fur therance of t he plan there in referred t o f o r future land development.

B. Amendment by C i t i zens ’ P e t i t i o n

1. Whenever t h e owners of f i f t y (50) percent o r more of the area f o r which a change of zoning regulations o r c l a s s i f i c a t i o n is sought s h a l l present t o Borough Council a p e t i t i o n duly signed and acknowledged requesting an amendment, supplement, change, modification, o r repeal of the regulat ions prescribed f o r o r of the Zoning Map including such d i s t r i c t o r p a r t thereof , it sha l l be the duty of Borough Council t o hold a public hear ing thereon and cause not ice thereof t o be given i n the manner prescribed above.

2. Applicants to the Borough Council for the amendment, supplement, change, o r modification of the provisions of this

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Ordinance shall, upon the filing of such application, pay the appropriate fees established by the Borough for each application to cover the costs of advertising and aforesaid notice, the cost of stenographic services and any other expense incurred in connection with such application, provided, however, that if the total of the aforesaid costs and expenses does not exceed the amount provided, any difference shall be refunded to the applicant.

SECTION 1308. COMPLAIEJTS REGARDING VIOLATIONS

Whenever a violation of this Ordinance occurs, or is alleged to have occurred, any person may file a written complaint. Such complaint, stating fully the causes and basis thereof, shall be filed with the Zoning Officer, who shall properly record such complaint, immediately investigate, and take action thereon as directed by Borough Council and as permitted by this Ordinance and the laws of the Commolrivrealth of Pennsylvania.

SECTION 1309. REMEDIES

In case any building or structure .is erectGd, constructed, recon- : ::. structed, altered, repaired, converted, or maintained; or any building,.

structure, or lam3 ... is used; or ay hedue .,...:. rep., .shrub, ~ 1 : o t r ~ ~ growth is maintained in viol&hiix.. .,of this Orciiiii;r.tt? ::: :x::my., rqylations . .made pummnt. thereto, the :=zo?er .Borailgh authorities, in adi?lti>ii .T.> : .. other mx.5les. provided by lw,. may institute any pppropriate wtion . or proceedings to prevent such repair, conversion, maictenance, or, :ize; tc restrain, correct, or abate such violation; to prevent the use o? said building, structure, or Land; or to prevent any illegal ac:, concic-.:,. business, or use in or aboht such >remises.

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SECTION 1310. P E N X T S

For any and every violation of the provisions of this Ordinance, the owner, general agent, or contractor of a building or premises where such violation has been committed or shall exist; the lessee or tenant of an entire building or entire premises where such violation has been committed or shall exist; the owner, general agent, contractor, lessee or tenant of any part of a building or premises in which part such violation has been committed or shall exist; and the general agent, contractor, architect, builder, or any other person who knowingly commits, takes part, or assists in any such violation or who maintains any building or premises in which any such violation shall exist, shall be liable on conviction thereof to a fine or penalty not exceeding five hundred dollars ($500) for each and every offense. Wherever such persons shall have been officially notified by the Zoning Officer, by service of a summons in a prosecution, or in any other official manner, that he is committing a violation of the Ordinance, each day's contin- uance of such violation after such notification shall constitute a separate offense punishable by a like fine or penalty. Such fines or

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penalties shall be collected as like fines or penalties are now collected by law.

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