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Borough of Downingtown, PA
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2023-03-01
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Abandoned refrigerators
Ch 243 — Solid Waste Collection and Recycling
ยงย DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Abandonment
ยงย 1-4 — Ordinances saved from repeal; matters not affected by repeal.
ยงย 121-14 — Prohibited acts.
Ch 230 — (Reserved)
ยงย 239-3 — Notification to return abandoned carts.
Ch 243 — Solid Waste Collection and Recycling
287-7{1} — ABANDONMENT
ยงย 287-51.4 — Declaration of legislative intent.
ยงย 287-51.5 — Application of overlay district.
ยงย 287-51.9 — Nonconformities.
ยงย 287-65.8 — Intent.
ยงย 287-123 — Nonconforming uses.
ยงย 287-166 — Abandoned towers; removal.
ยงย A291-7 — Conditions of street occupancy.
ยงย DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Accessory buildings and structures
ยงย 120-8 — Issuance of permits for accessory structures, alterations or repairs.
ยงย 150-4.09 — Start of construction.
ยงย 150-6.02 — Elevation and floodproofing requirements.
150-10.02{8} — DECLARATION OF LAND RESTRICTION (NONCONVERSION AGREEMENT)
150-10.02{32} — START OF CONSTRUCTION
181-2B{6} — MOBILE HOME
256-7{54} — MOBILE HOME
287-7{80} — GARAGE, PRIVATE
287-7{81} — GARDEN/STORAGE SHED
287-7{139} — MOBILE HOME
287-7{204} — START OF CONSTRUCTION (including โsubstantial improvementโ)
ยงย 287-20 — Area and bulk regulations.
ยงย 287-24 — Area and bulk regulations.
ยงย 287-28 — Area and bulk regulations.
ยงย 287-33 — Area and bulk regulations.
ยงย 287-73 — Projections into required yards.
ยงย 287-86 — Keeping of animals.
ยงย 287-92 — Home occupations.
ยงย 287-161 — Requirements for telecommunications facilities.
ยงย 287-171 — Placement of solar energy systems.
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Accessory uses
150-10.02{1} — ACCESSORY USE OR STRUCTURE
287-7{2} — ACCESSORY USE OR STRUCTURE
287-7{88} — HEALTH CARE AND PHYSICAL FITNESS AND REHABILITATION
287-7{95} — HOME OCCUPATION
287-7{105} — LABORATORY
287-7{159} — PHYSICAL-FITNESS FACILITY
ยงย 287-13 — Steep Slope Conservation District.
ยงย 287-19 — Use regulations.
ยงย 287-23 — Use regulations.
ยงย 287-27 — Use regulations.
ยงย 287-32 — Use regulations.
ยงย 287-37 — Use regulations.
ยงย 287-42 — Use regulations.
ยงย 287-47 — Use regulations.
ยงย 287-51.6 — Use regulations.
ยงย 287-53 — Use regulations.
ยงย 287-60 — Use regulations.
ยงย 287-65.4 — Use regulations.
ยงย 287-65.7 — Procedure for approval of development.
ยงย 287-65.11 — Use regulations.
ยงย 287-69.2 — Use regulations.
ยงย 287-69.7 — Use regulations.
ยงย 287-69.14 — Use regulations.
ยงย 287-69.24 — Use regulations.
ยงย 287-69.32 — Use regulations.
ยงย 287-86 — Keeping of animals.
ยงย 287-91 — Accessory uses and structures.
ยงย 287-101 — Bed-and-breakfast facilities.
ยงย 287-162 — Application procedures.
ยงย 287-169 — Applicability; permit required; fees; permitted accessory use; compliance in Historic Overlay Resources District.
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Advertising
ยงย 4-7 — Notice of meeting.
ยงย 30-4 — Capital program and budget.
ยงย 121-14 — Prohibited acts.
ยงย 160-2 — Distribution and posting regulations.
ยงย 173-3 — Permit required; application procedure.
ยงย 203-1 — Rules and regulations enumerated.
243-2B{30} — NEWSPAPERS
ยงย 243-3 — Administration.
ยงย 243-5 — Preparation of recyclable materials.
287-113{16} — SIGNS
287-114{5} — BILLBOARD/COMMERCIAL OUTDOOR ADVERTISING SIGN
287-114{30} — TEMPORARY SIGN
287-114{34} — VISUALLY PROJECTED SIGN
ยงย 287-115 — Sign area and height.
ยงย 287-116 — General regulations.
ยงย 287-118 — Supplemental regulations.
ยงย 287-149 — Public hearing.
ยงย 287-150 — Readvertisement in case of revision; enactment.
A291-2{14} — GROSS BASIC SUBSCRIBER REVENUES
ยงย A291-5 — Term of franchise.
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Advisory Board
ยงย 24-4 — Powers and duties of Chief.
ยงย 24-13 — Fire protection advisory board; repealer; when effective.
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Affirmative action
114-2{11} — SUBSTANTIAL STEP
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Air pollution
ยงย 181-33 — General management practices.
243-2B{20} — ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ACTS
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Alarm systems
Ch 4 — Appeals, Board of Administrative
ยงย 24-12 — Duties of volunteer fire department members.
Ch 94 — Alarms, Automatic Protection
ยงย 94-1 — Title.
94-2{1} — ALARM SUPPLIER
94-2{2} — ALARM SYSTEM
94-2{5} — AUDIBLE ALARM
94-2{7} — BOARD OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS
94-2{12} — FALSE ALARM
ยงย 94-3 — Alarms without timing mechanisms prohibited.
ยงย 94-5 — Information to be supplied to Chief of Police.
ยงย 94-6 — Alarm supplier's license.
ยงย 94-7 — Alarm system user's permit
ยงย 94-8 — Exemptions from permit requirement.
ยงย 94-9 — Technical information to be supplied.
ยงย 94-10 — Inspections.
ยงย 94-11 — Installation standards.
ยงย 94-12 — Notification preceding device testing.
ยงย 94-13 — Alarm suppliers to furnish copy of chapter.
ยงย 94-14 — Report of false alarms.
ยงย 94-15 — Waiver of rights; indemnification agreement.
ยงย 94-16 — Revocation of permit.
ยงย 94-17 — Disconnection of alarm systems.
ยงย 94-18 — Fines for false alarms.
ยงย 94-19 — Violations and penalties.
Ch 182 — Noise
ยงย 182-4 — Exceptions; maximum permissible sound levels.
ยงย 211-1 — Purpose.
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Alcoholic beverages
ยงย 24-11.1 — Workers' compensation coverage.
Ch 97 — Alcoholic Beverages
ยงย 97-1 — Drinking in certain public areas prohibited.
ยงย 97-2 — Carrying or possession in certain public areas prohibited.
ยงย 97-3 — Possession of open container; presumption of intent.
Ch 203 — Parks and Playgrounds
ยงย 203-1 — Rules and regulations enumerated.
Ch 207 — Peace and Good Order
ยงย DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Aluminum
243-2B{1} — ALUMINUM CANS
243-2B{4} — BIMETALLIC CANS
ยงย 243-5 — Preparation of recyclable materials.
ยงย 256-56.1 — Central Business Revitalization Overlay District.
287-7{168} — RECYCLING DROPOFF/COLLECTION CENTER
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Amusements
40-3{10} — PUBLIC ACCOMMODATION
123-2{1} — ESTABLISHMENT
211-2{10} — PUBLIC PLACE(S)
ยงย 287-37 — Use regulations.
ยงย 287-47 — Use regulations.
ยงย 287-107 — Schedule of required parking spaces.
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Anchoring
ยงย 150-4.04 — Application procedures and requirements.
ยงย 150-6.02 — Elevation and floodproofing requirements.
ยงย 150-6.03 — Design and construction standards.
ยงย 150-6.06 — Special requirements for manufactured homes.
181-2B{1} — ANCHORING
ยงย 181-37 — Anchoring.
ยงย 246-311 — Other conveyance and system design standards.
ยงย 256-45 — Pedestrian and bicycle amenities and facilities.
ยงย 256-56.1 — Central Business Revitalization Overlay District.
287-7{141} — MONOPOLE TOWER
ยงย 287-65.3 — General design principles.
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Animals
ยงย 24-12 — Duties of volunteer fire department members.
ยงย 40-1 — Purpose.
ยงย 40-2 — Statement of policy.
40-3{2} — DISCRIMINATION
Ch 131 — Dogs and Other Animals
ยงย 131-1 — Running at large prohibited.
ยงย 131-2 — Loud noises prohibited.
ยงย 131-3 — Injury to humans.
ยงย 131-4 — Committing of nuisances; curbing of animals.
ยงย 131-5 — Number of animals on premises restricted.
ยงย 150-6.03 — Design and construction standards.
Ch 182 — Noise
182-2B{10} — MOTOR VEHICLE
ยงย 187-1 — Depositing of waste; waste-hauling vehicles.
ยงย 187-3 — Disposal of carcasses.
ยงย 187-5 — Certain uses prohibited.
ยงย 203-1 — Rules and regulations enumerated.
ยงย 235-23 — Prohibitions and restrictions on all users.
243-2B{21} — GARBAGE
246-202{1} — AGRICULTURAL ACTIVITY
246-202{15} — CONSERVATION PLAN
256-7{14} — BUILDING
264-21{5} — FAMILY FARM CORPORATION
287-7{22} — BUILDING
287-7{76} — FOOD-PROCESSING PLANT
287-7{110} — LIVESTOCK
ยงย 287-47 — Use regulations.
ยงย 287-84 — Environmental performance standards.
ยงย 287-86 — Keeping of animals.
ยงย 287-91 — Accessory uses and structures.
ยงย 287-92 — Home occupations.
287-114{2} — ANIMATED SIGNS
ยงย 287-116 — General regulations.
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Antennas
256-7{82} — STRUCTURE
287-7{5} — ANTENNA
287-7{133} — MICROTELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
287-7{178} — SATELLITE DISH ANTENNA
287-7{216} — STRUCTURE
287-7{220} — TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITIES
287-7{224} — TOWER
ยงย 287-71 — Exception to height limitations.
ยงย 287-91 — Accessory uses and structures.
ยงย 287-100 — Satellite dish antennas.
ยงย 287-158 — Intent.
ยงย 287-159 — Exclusions.
ยงย 287-161 — Requirements for telecommunications facilities.
ยงย 287-162 — Application procedures.
ยงย 287-163 — Collocation.
ยงย 287-165 — Maintenance of facilities; notice; removal.
ยงย 287-166 — Abandoned towers; removal.
ยงย 287-167 — Preexisting towers; nonconforming uses.
ยงย A291-1 — Title.
A291-2{8} — CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM (CATV)
A291-2{9} — COMMERCIAL SUBSCRIBER
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Apartments
ยงย 94-16 — Revocation of permit.
ยงย 94-18 — Fines for false alarms.
182-2B{12} — MULTI-DWELLING-UNIT BUILDING
199-2{3} — CURBSIDE PARKING SPACE
211-2{10} — PUBLIC PLACE(S)
ยงย 223-1 — Certificate required.
ยงย 246-311 — Other conveyance and system design standards.
ยงย 256-37 — Street intersections.
ยงย 256-56.1 — Central Business Revitalization Overlay District.
287-7{7} — APARTMENT
287-7{55} — DWELLING or DWELLING UNIT
ยงย 287-26 — Intent.
ยงย 287-31 — Intent.
ยงย 287-32 — Use regulations.
ยงย 287-33 — Area and bulk regulations.
ยงย 287-34 — Design standards.
ยงย 287-35 — Standards and criteria for apartment development.
ยงย 287-65.3 — General design principles.
ยงย 287-65.11 — Use regulations.
ยงย 287-69.32 — Use regulations.
ยงย 287-69.33 — Area and bulk requirements.
ยงย 287-69.34 — Design guidelines.
ยงย 287-82 — Lighting.
ยงย 287-94 — Conversion of dwellings.
ยงย 287-97 — Helistops and other aviation facilities.
ยงย 287-99 — Senior citizen housing.
ยงย 287-107 — Schedule of required parking spaces.
ยงย 287-115 — Sign area and height.
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Appeals
Ch 4 — Appeals, Board of Administrative
ยงย 4-1 — Creation.
ยงย 4-2 — Jurisdiction.
4-3{1} — ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
ยงย 4-4 — Persons aggrieved entitled to appeal.
ยงย 4-4.1 — Administrative fee.
ยงย 4-5 — Membership; qualifications; officers; exemptions.
ยงย 4-6 — Compensation of Board members.
ยงย 4-7 — Notice of meeting.
ยงย 4-10 — Vote.
ยงย 4-11 — Limitations of jurisdiction.
ยงย 4-14 — Court review.
ยงย 24-9 — Disciplinary action; appeal.
Ch 94 — Alarms, Automatic Protection
94-2{7} — BOARD OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS
ยงย 94-16 — Revocation of permit.
ยงย 114-3 — Legal action to be taken against owners.
ยงย 114-5 — Permit denials.
ยงย 120-3 — Board of Appeals.
Ch 121 — Contractors, Licensing of
ยงย 121-16 — Appeals.
ยงย 146-2 — Amendments.
ยงย 150-4.11 — Appeals.
ยงย 150-5.04 — Boundary disputes.
ยงย 173-9 — Appeals.
ยงย 181-44 — Appeal of permit or license denial.
ยงย 181-52 — Suspension or revocation of permit.
ยงย 195-8 — Appeals.
ยงย 203-2.2 — Appeals.
Ch 211 Art III — Suspension, Revocation and Appeals
ยงย 211-24 — Appeals.
ยงย 222-2 — Additions, insertions and changes.
ยงย 222-10 — Denial of permit; hearing.
ยงย 222-12 — Hearing regarding suspended permit.
ยงย 223-8 — Appeals.
ยงย 235-24 — Prohibitions and restrictions on industrial users.
ยงย 235-25 — Enforcement.
ยงย 246-903 — Enforcement.
ยงย 246-906 — Appeals.
ยงย 249-13 — Appeals.
ยงย 256-66 — Violations and penalties.
ยงย 256-67 — Appeals.
ยงย 264-17 — Administration of tax.
ยงย 287-13 — Steep Slope Conservation District.
ยงย 287-65.3 — General design principles.
ยงย 287-129 — Duties and functions of Zoning Officer.
ยงย 287-136 — Issuance or refusal of use and occupancy permit.
ยงย 287-141 — Powers and functions.
ยงย 287-142 — Public hearing procedures.
ยงย 287-153 — Enforcement notice.
ยงย 287-155 — Violations and penalties.
ยงย 287-156 — Fees and expenses.
ยงย 287-162 — Application procedures.
ยงย DL-1 — Disposition of legislation.
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Appeals board
Ch 4 — Appeals, Board of Administrative
ยงย 223-8 — Appeals.
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Appointments
ยงย 4-5 — Membership; qualifications; officers; exemptions.
ยงย 15-2 — Creation; appointments; terms of office.
ยงย 15-3 — Officers; meetings; reporting.
ยงย 24-2 — Appointment of Chief.
ยงย 24-8 — Filling of vacancy.
ยงย 30-5 — Independent audit.
ยงย 39-2 — Duties.
ยงย 39-3 — Composition; terms; vacancies.
ยงย 40-6 — Downingtown Human Relations Commission.
ยงย 52-2 — Appointment.
ยงย 52-4 — Compensation.
ยงย 52-7 — Appointment.
ยงย 52-15 — State-authorized option.
ยงย 52-17 — Appointment.
ยงย 52-19 — Appointment.
ยงย 52-27 — Deputy Tax Collector.
ยงย 52-31 — Appointment.
ยงย 53-2 — Duties.
ยงย 53-3 — Composition; terms; vacancies.
57-8A{19} — TRUSTEE
57-22{22} — TRUSTEE
ยงย 61-1 — Membership; appointment; terms; rules; compensation.
ยงย 65-3 — Special policemen.
ยงย 71-4 — Appointment of Borough's member.
ยงย 76-1 — Council members.
ยงย 76-2 — Mayor.
ยงย 80-5 — Composition; terms; vacancies.
94-2{7} — BOARD OF ADMINISTRATIVE APPEALS
ยงย 150-4.01 — Designation of Floodplain Administrator.
ยงย 235-14 — Collection.
ยงย 243-4 — Preparation of refuse.
ยงย 243-11 — Collection of charges.
246-202{64} — MUNICIPAL ENGINEER
ยงย 264-17 — Administration of tax.
ยงย 287-92 — Home occupations.
287-114{24} — POLITICAL SIGN
ยงย 287-129 — Duties and functions of Zoning Officer.
ยงย 287-138 — Membership.
ยงย 287-139 — Organization.
ยงย 287-162 — Application procedures.
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Area yard and bulk regulations
ยงย 256-31 — Lots and lot sizes.
287-7{55} — DWELLING or DWELLING UNIT
ยงย 287-20 — Area and bulk regulations.
ยงย 287-24 — Area and bulk regulations.
ยงย 287-28 — Area and bulk regulations.
ยงย 287-30 — Standards and criteria for conditional uses.
ยงย 287-32 — Use regulations.
ยงย 287-33 — Area and bulk regulations.
ยงย 287-38 — Area and bulk regulations.
ยงย 287-43 — Area and bulk regulations.
ยงย 287-48 — Area and bulk regulations.
ยงย 287-51.7 — Area and bulk regulations.
ยงย 287-54 — Area and bulk regulations.
ยงย 287-58 — Standards and criteria for mini-storage facilities.
ยงย 287-58.1 — Standards and criteria for retail sales facilities.
ยงย 287-61 — Area and bulk regulations.
ยงย 287-65.6 — Area and bulk regulations.
ยงย 287-65.14 — Area and bulk regulations.
ยงย 287-68 — Area and bulk regulations.
ยงย 287-69.3 — Area and bulk regulations.
ยงย 287-69.8 — Area and bulk regulations.
ยงย 287-69.15 — Area and bulk regulations.
ยงย 287-69.21 — Use regulations.
ยงย 287-69.22 — Area and bulk regulations.
ยงย 287-94 — Conversion of dwellings.
ยงย 287-95 — Agriculture.
ยงย 287-101 — Bed-and-breakfast facilities.
ยงย 287-101.1 — Restaurant facilities.
ยงย 287-101.2 — Professional, general or governmental offices.
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Ashes
ยงย 235-6 — Prohibited acts.
ยงย 235-23 — Prohibitions and restrictions on all users.
243-2B{2} — ASHES
243-2B{39} — REFUSE
ยงย 243-10 — Imposition of fees.
ยงย 274-81 — Schedule IX: Stop Intersections.
ยงย 274-87 — Schedule XV: Parking, Stopping and Standing Prohibited at All Times.
ยงย 287-65.3 — General design principles.
ยงย A292-1 — List of ordained streets and alleys.
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Assessments
ยงย 1-4 — Ordinances saved from repeal; matters not affected by repeal.
114-2{4} — BOROUGH CODE
ยงย 120-7 — Fees.
ยงย 133-4 — Fees.
ยงย 181-47 — Removal permit; fee.
ยงย 222-9 — Fees and inspections.
ยงย 235-4 — Connection with sewers in another street.
ยงย 235-17 — Calendar year assessment.
ยงย 235-18 — Lien.
ยงย 235-25 — Enforcement.
ยงย 235-26 — Violations and penalties.
246-202{45} — HIGH TUNNEL
ยงย 246-306 — Infiltration requirements.
256-7{61} — PLAN
ยงย 256-19 — Subdivision and land development agreements.
ยงย 264-9 — Levy of tax.
ยงย 264-11 — Duty of employers to collect.
264-21{12} — VALUE
ยงย 264-33 — Tax to become a lien.
ยงย 270-4.1 — Removal required.
287-7{111} — LIVE-WORK LOFT
ยงย 287-51 — Standards and criteria for buuildings taller than 45 feet or four stories for conditional uses.
ยงย 287-65.15 — Content of application for approval of TND.
ยงย 287-69.17 — Content of application for approval of UTD plan.
ยงย 287-81 — Interior circulation.
ยงย 287-98 — Residential clustering and lot averaging.
ยงย 287-101.3 — Historic resources protection and adaptive reuse of existing buildings.
ยงย 287-171 — Placement of solar energy systems.
ยงย A291-5 — Term of franchise.
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Attorney fees
ยงย 181A-2 — Additional costs imposed.
ยงย 181A-3 — Attorneys' fees.
ยงย 181A-4 — When effective; alteration of fees.
ยงย 256-66 — Violations and penalties.
ยงย 287-155 — Violations and penalties.
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Attorney's fees
ยงย 40-9 — Right to privacy action and nonlimitation of remedies.
ยงย 246-905 — Violations and penalties.
ยงย 249-14 — Violations and penalties.
ยงย A291-7 — Conditions of street occupancy.
ยงย A291-15 — Insurance requirements; indemnification of Borough.