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Borough of Forty Fort, PA
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2023-05-01
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Municipal Code
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Chapter 27 Zoning
Foreword
Ch FWD
Foreword
Adopting Ordinance
Ch AO
Adopting Ordinance
Municipal Code
Ch 1
Administration and Government
Ch 2
Animals
Ch 3
(Reserved)
Ch 4
(Reserved)
Ch 5
Code Enforcement
Ch 6
Conduct
Ch 7
Fire Prevention and Fire Protection
Ch 8
Floodplains
Ch 9
(Reserved)
Ch 10
Health and Safety
Ch 11
Housing
Ch 12
(Reserved)
Ch 13
Licenses, Permits and General Business Regulations
Ch 14
(Reserved)
Ch 15
Motor Vehicles and Traffic
Ch 16
Parks and Recreation
Ch 17
Portable Storage Containers
Ch 18
Sewers and Sewage Disposal
Ch 19
(Reserved)
Ch 20
Solid Waste
Ch 21
Streets and Sidewalks
Ch 22
Subdivision and Land Development
Ch 23
Stormwater Management
Ch 24
Taxation; Special
Ch 25
Trees
Ch 26
(Reserved)
Ch 27
Zoning
Ch 27 Pt 1
GENERAL PROVISIONS
ยงย 27-101
Title.
ยงย 27-102
Purpose.
ยงย 27-103
Community Development Objectives.
ยงย 27-104
Repealing Provision.
ยงย 27-105
When Effective.
Ch 27 Pt 2
DEFINITIONS
ยงย 27-201
Application and Interpretation.
ยงย 27-202
Terms or Words Not Defined.
ยงย 27-203
Definitions.
Ch 27 Pt 3
GENERAL REGULATIONS
ยงย 27-301
Compliance Required.
ยงย 27-302
Interpretation and Conflict.
ยงย 27-303
Required Access.
ยงย 27-304
Accessory Structures.
ยงย 27-305
Corner Lot Restriction.
ยงย 27-306
Noncommercial Satellite Dish Antenna.
ยงย 27-307
Private Noncommercial Swimming Pools.
ยงย 27-308
Lots Divided By Zoning Boundaries.
ยงย 27-309
Projections into Required Yards.
ยงย 27-310
Limited Exemptions from Yard Requirements.
ยงย 27-311
Setback Exemption for Structural Replacements.
ยงย 27-312
Land Development Approval Required.
ยงย 27-313
Exemptions from Height Requirements.
ยงย 27-314
Visibility at Intersections and Private Driveways.
ยงย 27-315
Fences and Walls.
ยงย 27-316
Public Utilities.
ยงย 27-317
Sewage Disposal.
ยงย 27-318
Manufactured Homes on Permanent Foundations.
ยงย 27-319
Prohibition of General Nuisances.
ยงย 27-320
Highway Occupancy Permit.
ยงย 27-321
Stormwater Management.
ยงย 27-322
Floodplain Management Ordinance.
ยงย 27-323
Riparian Buffers.
ยงย 27-324
Outdoor Lighting.
ยงย 27-325
Supplemental Requirements.
ยงย 27-326
Uses Not Addressed Within Ordinance.
Ch 27 Pt 4
ZONING MAP AND ZONING DISTRICTS
ยงย 27-401
Official Zoning Map.
ยงย 27-402
Changes to Official Zoning Map.
ยงย 27-403
Interpretation of Boundaries.
ยงย 27-404
Classes of Zoning Districts.
Ch 27 Pt 5
ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS
ยงย 27-501
Permitted Uses, Conditional Uses, Special Exception Uses and Non-Permitted Uses.
ยงย 27-502
Use Table.
ยงย 27-503
Residential Uses: Table of Area and Bulk Regulations.
ยงย 27-504
Nonresidential Uses: Table of Area and Bulk Regulations.
Ch 27 Pt 6
SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS
ยงย 27-601
Purpose.
ยงย 27-602
General Provisions.
ยงย 27-603
Plans, Information and Procedures for a Special Exception Use.
ยงย 27-604
Impact Analysis.
Ch 27 Pt 7
CONDITIONAL USES
ยงย 27-701
Purpose.
ยงย 27-702
General Provisions.
ยงย 27-703
Plans, Information and Procedures for Conditional Use.
ยงย 27-704
General Standards.
ยงย 27-705
Environmental Impact Statement.
Ch 27 Pt 8
SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
ยงย 27-801
Purpose and Intent.
Ch 27 Pt 9
NONCONFORMING LOTS, USES, STRUCTURES AND BUILDINGS
ยงย 27-901
Intent.
ยงย 27-902
Nonconformity - Types.
ยงย 27-903
Nonconforming Lots of Record.
ยงย 27-904
Continuation.
ยงย 27-905
Registration of Nonconforming Uses and Structures.
ยงย 27-906
Changes of Nonconforming Uses and Structures.
ยงย 27-907
Enlargement of Nonconforming Use or Structure.
ยงย 27-908
Repair and Rehabilitation.
ยงย 27-909
Restoration of Use and/or Structure.
ยงย 27-910
Termination of Nonconforming Use and/or Structure.
Ch 27 Pt 10
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
ยงย 27-1001
Purpose.
ยงย 27-1002
Size of Off-Street Parking Spaces.
ยงย 27-1003
Dimensions and Design.
ยงย 27-1004
Size of Off-Street Loading Spaces.
ยงย 27-1005
Width of Access Driveways.
ยงย 27-1006
Number and Location of Access Driveways.
ยงย 27-1007
Existing Uses and Structures.
ยงย 27-1008
Expansion of Existing Use.
ยงย 27-1009
Change of Use.
ยงย 27-1010
Location of Off-Street Parking Areas.
ยงย 27-1011
Drainage and Surfacing of Off-Street Parking Areas.
ยงย 27-1012
Screening and Landscaping.
ยงย 27-1013
Lighting.
ยงย 27-1014
Driveways.
ยงย 27-1015
Parking in Yard Areas.
ยงย 27-1016
Parking Commercial or Recreational Vehicles.
ยงย 27-1017
Fractional Space.
ยงย 27-1018
Multiple Activities or Uses.
ยงย 27-1019
Off-Street Parking Requirements.
ยงย 27-1020
Parking for Other Commercial Uses.
ยงย 27-1021
Off-Street Loading Requirements.
ยงย 27-1022
Provision of Handicapped Parking Spaces.
ยงย 27-1023
Design Features for Handicapped Parking Spaces.
ยงย 27-1024
Signage for Handicapped Parking.
ยงย 27-1025
Minimum Number of Handicapped Accessible Spaces.
Ch 27 Pt 11
SIGN REGULATIONS
ยงย 27-1101
Permits Required.
ยงย 27-1102
Signs.
ยงย 27-1103
Design and Construction Features of Signs.
ยงย 27-1104
Permitted Signs by Zoning District.
ยงย 27-1105
Area, Height and Setback Requirements.
ยงย 27-1106
Height Restrictions for Freestanding Signs.
ยงย 27-1107
Setback for Freestanding/Pylon Signs.
ยงย 27-1108
Signs Related to Nonconforming Uses.
ยงย 27-1109
Area Computation of Signs.
ยงย 27-1110
Vertical Clearance.
ยงย 27-1111
Illuminated Signs.
ยงย 27-1112
Prohibited Signs.
Ch 27 Pt 12
ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
ยงย 27-1201
Zoning Officer.
ยงย 27-1202
Zoning Permit.
ยงย 27-1203
Posting of Permits.
ยงย 27-1204
Completion of Activity/Use and/or Development.
ยงย 27-1205
Certificate of Zoning Compliance.
ยงย 27-1206
Enforcement Procedures.
ยงย 27-1207
Procedure to Obtain Preliminary Opinion.
ยงย 27-1208
Schedule of Fees, Charges and Expenses.
Ch 27 Pt 13
AMENDMENTS
ยงย 27-1301
Amendment Procedure.
ยงย 27-1302
Applications for Amendments to Text or Map.
ยงย 27-1303
Curative Amendments.
ยงย 27-1304
Enactment of Amendments.
ยงย 27-1305
Notification to County.
Ch 27 Pt 14
ZONING HEARING BOARD
ยงย 27-1401
Membership of Board.
ยงย 27-1402
Alternates to Zoning Hearing Board.
ยงย 27-1403
Removal of Members.
ยงย 27-1404
Organization of Board.
ยงย 27-1405
Expenditures for Services.
ยงย 27-1406
Hearings.
ยงย 27-1407
Mediation Option.
ยงย 27-1408
Jurisdiction of Zoning Hearing Board.
ยงย 27-1409
Variances.
ยงย 27-1410
Special Exceptions.
ยงย 27-1411
Parties Appellant Before Board.
ยงย 27-1412
Time Limitations.
ยงย 27-1413
Stay of Proceedings.
Appendix
Apx A
Annexation of Territory
Apx B
Bond Issues and Loans
Apx C
Franchises and Services
Apx D
Governmental and Intergovernmental Affairs
Apx E
Plan Approval
Apx F
Public Property
Apx G
Sewers
Apx H
Streets and Sidewalks
Apx I
Water
Apx J
Zoning; Prior Ordinances
Table to the Disposition of All Ordinances
Ch KO
Table to the Disposition of All Ordinances
Table to the Disposition of Significant Resolutions
Ch KR
Table to the Disposition of Significant Resolutions
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Chapter 27
Zoning
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Use Table
Attachment 2 - Residential Uses Table of Regulations
Attachment 3 - Nonresidential Uses Table of Regulations
Part 1
GENERAL PROVISIONS
chevron_right
ยงย 27-101
Title.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-102
Purpose.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-103
Community Development Objectives.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-104
Repealing Provision.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-105
When Effective.
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Part 2
DEFINITIONS
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ยงย 27-201
Application and Interpretation.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-202
Terms or Words Not Defined.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-203
Definitions.
chevron_right
Part 3
GENERAL REGULATIONS
chevron_right
ยงย 27-301
Compliance Required.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-302
Interpretation and Conflict.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-303
Required Access.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-304
Accessory Structures.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-305
Corner Lot Restriction.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-306
Noncommercial Satellite Dish Antenna.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-307
Private Noncommercial Swimming Pools.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-308
Lots Divided By Zoning Boundaries.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-309
Projections into Required Yards.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-310
Limited Exemptions from Yard Requirements.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-311
Setback Exemption for Structural Replacements.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-312
Land Development Approval Required.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-313
Exemptions from Height Requirements.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-314
Visibility at Intersections and Private Driveways.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-315
Fences and Walls.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-316
Public Utilities.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-317
Sewage Disposal.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-318
Manufactured Homes on Permanent Foundations.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-319
Prohibition of General Nuisances.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-320
Highway Occupancy Permit.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-321
Stormwater Management.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-322
Floodplain Management Ordinance.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-323
Riparian Buffers.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-324
Outdoor Lighting.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-325
Supplemental Requirements.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-326
Uses Not Addressed Within Ordinance.
chevron_right
Part 4
ZONING MAP AND ZONING DISTRICTS
chevron_right
ยงย 27-401
Official Zoning Map.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-402
Changes to Official Zoning Map.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-403
Interpretation of Boundaries.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-404
Classes of Zoning Districts.
chevron_right
Part 5
ZONING DISTRICT REGULATIONS
chevron_right
ยงย 27-501
Permitted Uses, Conditional Uses, Special Exception Uses and Non-Permitted Uses.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-502
Use Table.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-503
Residential Uses: Table of Area and Bulk Regulations.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-504
Nonresidential Uses: Table of Area and Bulk Regulations.
chevron_right
Part 6
SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS
chevron_right
ยงย 27-601
Purpose.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-602
General Provisions.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-603
Plans, Information and Procedures for a Special Exception Use.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-604
Impact Analysis.
chevron_right
Part 7
CONDITIONAL USES
chevron_right
ยงย 27-701
Purpose.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-702
General Provisions.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-703
Plans, Information and Procedures for Conditional Use.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-704
General Standards.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-705
Environmental Impact Statement.
chevron_right
Part 8
SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
chevron_right
ยงย 27-801
Purpose and Intent.
chevron_right
Part 9
NONCONFORMING LOTS, USES, STRUCTURES AND BUILDINGS
chevron_right
ยงย 27-901
Intent.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-902
Nonconformity - Types.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-903
Nonconforming Lots of Record.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-904
Continuation.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-905
Registration of Nonconforming Uses and Structures.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-906
Changes of Nonconforming Uses and Structures.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-907
Enlargement of Nonconforming Use or Structure.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-908
Repair and Rehabilitation.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-909
Restoration of Use and/or Structure.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-910
Termination of Nonconforming Use and/or Structure.
chevron_right
Part 10
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1001
Purpose.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1002
Size of Off-Street Parking Spaces.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1003
Dimensions and Design.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1004
Size of Off-Street Loading Spaces.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1005
Width of Access Driveways.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1006
Number and Location of Access Driveways.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1007
Existing Uses and Structures.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1008
Expansion of Existing Use.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1009
Change of Use.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1010
Location of Off-Street Parking Areas.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1011
Drainage and Surfacing of Off-Street Parking Areas.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1012
Screening and Landscaping.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1013
Lighting.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1014
Driveways.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1015
Parking in Yard Areas.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1016
Parking Commercial or Recreational Vehicles.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1017
Fractional Space.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1018
Multiple Activities or Uses.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1019
Off-Street Parking Requirements.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1020
Parking for Other Commercial Uses.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1021
Off-Street Loading Requirements.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1022
Provision of Handicapped Parking Spaces.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1023
Design Features for Handicapped Parking Spaces.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1024
Signage for Handicapped Parking.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1025
Minimum Number of Handicapped Accessible Spaces.
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Part 11
SIGN REGULATIONS
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1101
Permits Required.
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ยงย 27-1102
Signs.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1103
Design and Construction Features of Signs.
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ยงย 27-1104
Permitted Signs by Zoning District.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1105
Area, Height and Setback Requirements.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1106
Height Restrictions for Freestanding Signs.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1107
Setback for Freestanding/Pylon Signs.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1108
Signs Related to Nonconforming Uses.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1109
Area Computation of Signs.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1110
Vertical Clearance.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1111
Illuminated Signs.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1112
Prohibited Signs.
chevron_right
Part 12
ENFORCEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1201
Zoning Officer.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1202
Zoning Permit.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1203
Posting of Permits.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1204
Completion of Activity/Use and/or Development.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1205
Certificate of Zoning Compliance.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1206
Enforcement Procedures.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1207
Procedure to Obtain Preliminary Opinion.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1208
Schedule of Fees, Charges and Expenses.
chevron_right
Part 13
AMENDMENTS
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1301
Amendment Procedure.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1302
Applications for Amendments to Text or Map.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1303
Curative Amendments.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1304
Enactment of Amendments.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1305
Notification to County.
chevron_right
Part 14
ZONING HEARING BOARD
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1401
Membership of Board.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1402
Alternates to Zoning Hearing Board.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1403
Removal of Members.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1404
Organization of Board.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1405
Expenditures for Services.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1406
Hearings.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1407
Mediation Option.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1408
Jurisdiction of Zoning Hearing Board.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1409
Variances.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1410
Special Exceptions.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1411
Parties Appellant Before Board.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1412
Time Limitations.
chevron_right
ยงย 27-1413
Stay of Proceedings.
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