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Township of Rostraver, PA
Westmoreland County
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Following the effective date of this chapter, no building or land shall be used or occupied and no building or part thereof shall be erected, moved or altered unless in conformity with the regulations specified for the zoning district in which it is located or applicable special regulations.
A. 
Following the effective date of this chapter, no building shall hereafter be erected or altered: to exceed the height; to accommodate a greater number of families; to occupy a greater percentage of lot area; or to have narrower or smaller rear yards, front yards or side yards than are specified herein for the zoning district in which such building is located.
B. 
No part of a yard or other open space required about any building for the purpose of complying with the provisions of this chapter shall be included as a part of a yard or other open space similarly required for another building.
C. 
A lot containing a slope of 3 to 1 (three feet horizontal to one foot vertical) or greater for a distance of 50% of its total depth shall have a minimum of 25% total increase in lot depth than is otherwise required by this chapter prior to the granting of a zoning permit.
D. 
Roosters are only permitted in the Agricultural (A-1) district with a minimum of five acres.
[Added 1-20-2016 by Ord. No. 667]