[HISTORY: Adopted by the City Council of the City of Lower
Burrell 10-7-1985 by Ord. No. 3-1985. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Attachment 1 Lot Requirements and Height StandardsUniform construction code — See Ch. 140.
Erosion and sediment control — See Ch. 154.
Floodplain management — See Ch. 170.
Sewers — See Ch. 238.
Stormwater management — See Ch. 252.
Subdivision and land development — See Ch. 260.
Timber harvesting — See Ch. 270.
Attachment 2 Planned Residential Development
Article I General Provisions, Specific Requirements and Zoning Map
§ 300-1 Short title.
§ 300-2 Purpose.
§ 300-3 Community development objectives.
§ 300-4 Finances.
§ 300-5 Continuance of prior decisions.
§ 300-6 Higher standard to control.
§ 300-7 Compliance.
§ 300-8 Scope of regulations.
§ 300-9 Additional use classifications and restrictions.
§ 300-10 Termination of certain existing uses.
§ 300-11 Compliance with state and federal regulations.
§ 300-12 Compliance with all conditions and standards.
§ 300-13 Subdivision of land.
§ 300-14 Adoption of Zoning Map; identification; changes.
§ 300-15 Final authority of map and ordinance on file.
§ 300-16 Replacement of map.
Article II Districts Established
§ 300-17 Classification of districts.
§ 300-18 District boundaries.
§ 300-19 District regulations.
§ 300-20 Permitted uses; special exceptions.
§ 300-21 Unlisted uses.
§ 300-22 Area, height and use requirements.
Article III Conservancy Districts
§ 300-23 Purposes.
§ 300-24 Permitted uses.
§ 300-25 Special exception uses.
§ 300-26 Conditional uses.
§ 300-27 Areas and height regulations.
§ 300-28 Cemeteries; stables; pet cemeteries; educational institutions (special exceptions).
Article IV Residential Districts
§ 300-29 Purpose.
§ 300-30 Permitted uses.
§ 300-31 Special exception uses.
§ 300-32 Area and height requirements.
§ 300-33 Cemeteries; dormitories; funeral homes.
§ 300-34 Professional services, hotels and motels.
§ 300-35 Accessory business uses.
§ 300-36 Mobile homes and parks.
§ 300-37 Educational institutions.
§ 300-38 Reduction in lot width; R-1 Zone.
Article V Business Districts
§ 300-39 Purpose.
§ 300-40 Enclosure.
§ 300-41 Permitted uses.
§ 300-42 Special exception uses.
§ 300-43 Area and height requirements.
§ 300-44 Automobile sales; repair; service stations.
§ 300-45 Waiver of area requirements in C-3 Districts.
§ 300-46 Unit group building development (shopping center) in C-3 Districts.
§ 300-47 Educational institutions.
§ 300-48 Drive-in theaters in C-3 Districts.
§ 300-49 Special consideration; traffic control, Leechburg Road commercial uses.
Article VI Industrial Districts
§ 300-50 Purpose.
§ 300-51 Permitted uses.
§ 300-52 Special exception uses.
§ 300-53 Conditional uses.
§ 300-54 Area and height requirements.
§ 300-55 Cabinet making in industrial zone.
Article VII Site Plan Review and Certified Plot Plan
§ 300-56 Site plan.
§ 300-57 Certified plot plan.
Article VIII Planned Residential Development
§ 300-58 Purpose and intent.
§ 300-59 Application.
§ 300-60 Ownership requirements.
§ 300-61 Availability of public services and access.
§ 300-62 Administration and procedures.
§ 300-63 Formal application and tentative approval proceedings.
§ 300-64 Public hearings.
§ 300-65 Findings.
§ 300-66 Status of plan after tentative approval.
§ 300-67 Application for final plan approval.
§ 300-68 Standards and requirements.
§ 300-69 Subdivision and resale.
§ 300-70 Enforcement and agreements.
§ 300-71 Enforcement; violations and penalties.
§ 300-72 Fees.
Article IX Performance Standards
§ 300-73 Compliance required.
§ 300-74 Plans; descriptions; consultants.
§ 300-75 Fire protection.
§ 300-76 Noise.
§ 300-77 Air pollution.
§ 300-78 Water pollution.
§ 300-79 Solid waste disposal.
§ 300-80 Heat.
§ 300-81 Glare.
§ 300-82 Vibration.
§ 300-83 Research laboratories.
§ 300-84 Animal care.
§ 300-85 General and heavy manufacturing.
§ 300-86 Consideration of other unobjectionable uses.
§ 300-87 Razing and removal.
Article X Utilities and Streets
§ 300-88 Essential services.
§ 300-89 Utilities.
§ 300-90 Access drives.
Article XI Off-Street Parking and Loading
§ 300-91 Off-street parking requirements.
§ 300-92 Off-street loading requirements.
Article XII Fences, Walls and Screens
§ 300-93 Fences, enclosure walls and screens.
§ 300-94 Screening of commercial uses.
Article XIII Accessory Structures and Uses
§ 300-95 Accessory buildings.
§ 300-96 Temporary structures.
§ 300-97 Accessory uses as special exceptions.
§ 300-98 Relationship to principal uses.
§ 300-99 Home occupations.
§ 300-100 Community garages or parking areas.
§ 300-101 Rear structure restrictions.
Article XIV Signs
§ 300-102 Compliance and intent.
§ 300-103 Sign permit required.
§ 300-104 Signs not exceeding two square feet.
§ 300-105 Signs not exceeding six square feet.
§ 300-106 Signs not exceeding 12 or 24 square feet.
§ 300-107 Street right-of-way; intersection unobstructed.
§ 300-108 Interior designers; contractor signs.
§ 300-109 Temporary signs.
§ 300-110 Signs in C and I Districts.
§ 300-111 Wall; overhanging; roof; freestanding signs; permits.
§ 300-112 Illumination.
§ 300-113 Construction.
§ 300-114 Height of signs.
§ 300-115 Advertising space limit.
§ 300-116 Streamers, banners, pennants.
§ 300-117 Directional signs.
§ 300-118 Development entrance signs.
§ 300-119 Nonconforming signs.
§ 300-120 Liability or loss.
§ 300-121 Political signs.
§ 300-122 Temporary or semipermanent advertising banners.
§ 300-123 Billboards.
Article XV Height Requirements and Exceptions
§ 300-124 General height requirements.
§ 300-125 Exceptions permitted by Zoning Officer.
§ 300-126 Height exceptions permitted by Board.
Article XVI Lot Area Requirements and Exceptions
§ 300-127 Existing lots of record.
§ 300-128 Area exceptions.
§ 300-129 Area requirements.
§ 300-130 Retention of yards.
§ 300-131 Division of zoning lots.
§ 300-132 Use of lots.
§ 300-133 Right-of-way grading.
§ 300-134 Required yards for existing buildings.
§ 300-135 Farm and agricultural operations.
§ 300-136 Number of principal buildings on a lot.
§ 300-137 Lot dimensions and minimum requirements for residential, commercial, and industrial development.
Article XVII Nonconforming Uses and Structures
§ 300-138 Intent and purpose.
§ 300-139 Annexed areas; contested uses.
§ 300-140 Nonconforming uses of land.
§ 300-141 Nonconforming uses of structures.
§ 300-142 Nonconforming structures; mobile homes.
§ 300-143 Reconstruction of damaged nonconforming structures.
§ 300-144 Duration and registration.
§ 300-145 Repairs and maintenance.
§ 300-146 Uses under special exception provisions.
§ 300-147 Limited enlargement.
§ 300-148 Nonconforming lots of record.
§ 300-149 Exceptions for nonconforming residences.
Article XVIII Special Exceptions
§ 300-150 Exceptions permitted by Zoning Hearing Board.
§ 300-151 Public and semipublic uses.
§ 300-152 Parks, playgrounds and recreation areas.
§ 300-153 Water recreation or storage facilities.
§ 300-154 Land development projects.
§ 300-155 Public utilities.
§ 300-156 Towers.
§ 300-157 Multifamily required open space.
§ 300-158 Addition of canopies to existing gasoline service stations.
§ 300-159 Indoor recreation in commercial or industrial areas.
§ 300-160 Adult businesses.
§ 300-161 Communication towers.
§ 300-162 Oil and gas development.
Article XIX Terminology
§ 300-163 Word usage.
§ 300-164 Definitions.
Article XX Planning Commission
§ 300-165 Specific intent.
§ 300-166 Administration and procedure.
§ 300-167 Powers and duties related to this chapter and other functions.
Article XXI Administration and Enforcement
§ 300-168 Appointment and powers of Zoning Officer.
§ 300-169 Enforcement notice.
§ 300-170 Causes of action.
§ 300-171 Enforcement; violations and penalties.
§ 300-172 Method of appeal.
Article XXII Certificates and Permits
§ 300-173 Building permits.
§ 300-174 Certificates of occupancy.
§ 300-175 Certificates of nonconformance.
§ 300-176 Record of certificates; charges.
§ 300-177 Application forms.
§ 300-178 Use approval procedure.
§ 300-179 Permits previously issued; deferral.
Article XXIII Zoning Hearing Board
§ 300-180 Membership.
§ 300-181 Jurisdiction of Board.
§ 300-182 Variances.
§ 300-183 Uses by special exception.
§ 300-184 Hearings.
§ 300-185 Failure to render decision.
§ 300-186 Mediation option.
§ 300-187 Fees and expenditures.
§ 300-188 Time limits.
§ 300-189 Stay of proceeding.
Article XXIV Amendments