Municipality of Kingston, PA Zoning

Municipality of Kingston, PA

Luzerne County

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Chapter 181: Zoning

[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Council of the Municipality of Kingston 7-11-1977. Amendments noted where applicable.]

GENERAL REFERENCES

Floodplains — See Ch. 97.

Subdivision of land — See Ch. 158.

181a Schedule I

181b Schedule II

181c Schedule III

181d Schedule IV

Chapter 181 : Zoning

Article I General Provisions

§ 181-1 Community development objectives.

§ 181-2 Title.

§ 181-3 Short title.

§ 181-4 Intent.

§ 181-5 Scope of regulations.

§ 181-6 Purposes.

Article II Word Usage and Definitions

§ 181-7 Word usage.

§ 181-8 Definitions.

Article III Establishment of Districts

§ 181-9 Districts established.

§ 181-10 Establishment of Zoning Map.

§ 181-11 Zone boundaries.

§ 181-12 Degree of restrictiveness.

§ 181-13 Uses other than permitted uses prohibited.

§ 181-14 Disposition of annexed lands.

Article IV District Regulations

§ 181-15 Schedules.

§ 181-16 Supplementary lot, height and yard regulations.

Article V Special Exceptions and Uses

§ 181-17 Amusement uses; adult entertainment; methadone treatment facilities.

§ 181-18 Community facilities.

§ 181-19 Residential and residential-related commercial uses.

§ 181-20 Retail and manufacturing uses.

§ 181-20.1 Flea markets.

§ 181-21 Large-scale developments.

§ 181-22 Vehicular uses.

§ 181-23 Miscellaneous services.

§ 181-24 Conditions for special exceptions.

§ 181-25 Conversions; year-round dwellings.

§ 181-26 Permitted home occupations.

§ 181-27 Outdoor storage areas.

§ 181-28 Signs.

§ 181-29 Temporary tract office.

§ 181-30 Mobile home parks.

Article VI Performance Standards

§ 181-31 General provisions.

§ 181-32 Requirements; procedure.

§ 181-33 Regulation of certain nuisance elements.

§ 181-34 (Reserved)

§ 181-35 Radioactivity or electrical disturbance.

§ 181-36 Noise.

§ 181-37 Vibration.

§ 181-38 Glare.

§ 181-39 Smoke.

§ 181-40 Odors.

§ 181-41 Additional air pollution regulations.

Article VII Nonconforming Uses and Structures

§ 181-42 Continuance of existing nonconforming uses.

§ 181-43 Registration of nonconforming uses.

§ 181-44 Certificate of nonconformance.

§ 181-45 Restoration after destruction.

§ 181-46 Restoration after partial destruction.

§ 181-47 Efforts to make restored use more conforming.

§ 181-48 Nonconforming building restoration.

§ 181-49 Termination of use.

§ 181-50 Change of use.

Article VIIA Conforming Uses and Structures

§ 181-50.1 Continuance of existing conforming uses and structures.

Article VIII Zoning Hearing Board

§ 181-51 Establishment.

§ 181-52 Appointment of members; vacancies; removal.

§ 181-53 Compensation.

§ 181-54 Hearings.

§ 181-55 Functions and duties.

§ 181-56 Filing of appeals and requests for variance.

§ 181-57 Time limitations.

§ 181-58 Stay of proceedings.

§ 181-59 General grant of power.

§ 181-60 Zoning challenges.

§ 181-61 Appeals.

Article IX Administration and Enforcement

§ 181-62 Zoning Officer.

§ 181-63 Zoning permits.

§ 181-64 Occupancy permits.

§ 181-65 Planning Commission.

§ 181-66 Violations and penalties.

§ 181-67 Fees.

Article X Amendments

§ 181-68 Procedure.

§ 181-69 Public notice.

§ 181-70 Publication after enactment.