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Township of Lower Mount Bethel, PA
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2023-04-03
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Municipal Code
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Chapter 27 Zoning
Ch FWD
Foreword
Ch AO
Adopting Ordinance
Municipal Code
Ch 1
Administration and Government
Ch 2
(Reserved)
Ch 3
(Reserved)
Ch 4
Buildings
Ch 5
Code Enforcement
Ch 6
(Reserved)
Ch 7
Fire Prevention and Fire Protection
Ch 8
Floodplains
Ch 9
Grading and Excavating
Ch 10
Health and Safety
Ch 11
Housing
Ch 12
(Reserved)
Ch 13
Licenses, Permits and General Business Regulations
Ch 14
Mobile Homes and Mobile Home Parks
Ch 15
Motor Vehicles and Traffic
Ch 16
Parks and Recreation
Ch 17
Scenic Byway
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
(Reserved)
Ch 26
Water
Ch 27
Zoning
Ch 27 Pt 1
PREAMBLE
§ 27-101
Title and Short Title.
§ 27-102
Applicability.
§ 27-103
Purpose.
§ 27-104
Community Development Objectives.
§ 27-105
Conflict.
§ 27-106
Repealer.
§ 27-107
Validity and Severability.
§ 27-108
Warning and Disclaimer.
§ 27-109
Effective Date.
Ch 27 Pt 2
DEFINITIONS
§ 27-201
General.
§ 27-202
Definitions.
Ch 27 Pt 3
ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS
§ 27-301
Classes of Zoning Districts.
§ 27-302
Zoning Map.
§ 27-303
Interpretation of Zoning District Boundaries.
Ch 27 Pt 4
AP - AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION DISTRICT
§ 27-401
Purposes and Background for Agricultural Preservation.
§ 27-402
Use Regulations.
§ 27-403
Area and Bulk Regulations.
§ 27-404
Subdivision/Development Options for Tracts of Record of 12 Acres or Greater as of August 7, 2010.
§ 27-405
Conditional Use Standards.
§ 27-406
Other Standards.
§ 27-407
Disclosure and Notice.
Ch 27 Pt 5
LD - Low Density Residential District
§ 27-501
Purpose.
§ 27-502
Use Regulations.
§ 27-503
Area and Bulk Regulations.
§ 27-504
Other Standards.
Ch 27 Pt 6
MD - MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-601
Purpose.
§ 27-602
Use Regulations.
§ 27-603
Area and Bulk Regulations.
§ 27-604
Other Standards.
Ch 27 Pt 7
VMU - VILLAGE MIXED USE DISTRICT
§ 27-701
Purpose.
§ 27-702
Use Regulations.
§ 27-703
Area and Bulk Regulations.
§ 27-704
Other Standards.
Ch 27 Pt 8
MUO - MIXED USE OVERLAY DISTRICT
§ 27-801
Purpose.
§ 27-802
Use Regulations.
§ 27-803
Area and Bulk Regulations.
§ 27-804
Design Standards Specific to This District.
§ 27-805
Other Standards.
Ch 27 Pt 9
C - COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-901
Purpose.
§ 27-902
Use Regulations.
§ 27-903
Area and Bulk Regulations.
§ 27-904
Design Standards Specific to This District.
§ 27-905
Other Standards.
Ch 27 Pt 10
I - INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
§ 27-1001
Purpose.
§ 27-1002
Use Regulations.
§ 27-1003
Area and Bulk Regulations.
§ 27-1004
Other Standards.
Ch 27 Pt 11
FP OVERLAY - FLOODPLAIN AREA REGULATIONS
§ 27-1101
Statutory Authorization.
§ 27-1102
Statement of Intent.
§ 27-1103
Applicability.
§ 27-1104
Administration.
§ 27-1105
Variances.
§ 27-1106
Identification of Floodplain Areas.
§ 27-1107
Technical Provisions.
§ 27-1108
Activities Requiring Special Permits.
§ 27-1109
Existing Structures in Identified Floodplain Areas.
§ 27-1110
Repeal and Savings Clauses.
Ch 27 Pt 12
ALTERNATIVE AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
§ 27-1201
Purpose.
§ 27-1202
Geothermal Energy Systems.
§ 27-1203
Outdoor Wood-Fired Boilers.
§ 27-1204
Solar Energy Systems.
§ 27-1205
Wind Energy Systems.
§ 27-1206
Manure Digesters.
§ 27-1207
Principal Alternative or Renewable Energy Systems.
Ch 27 Pt 13
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION
§ 27-1301
Purpose.
§ 27-1302
Applicability of Conservation Provisions.
§ 27-1303
Steep Slope Conservation.
§ 27-1304
Wetlands Conservation.
§ 27-1305
Riparian Buffer Conservation.
§ 27-1306
Conservation of Woodlands.
§ 27-1307
Conservation of Heritage Trees.
§ 27-1308
Timber Harvesting.
Ch 27 Pt 14
COMMON REGULATIONS
§ 27-1401
Applicability.
§ 27-1402
Federal- and State-Owned Property.
§ 27-1403
Modifications to Area and Bulk Regulations.
§ 27-1404
Provision for Access and Utility Service.
§ 27-1405
Fences, Hedges and Walls.
§ 27-1406
Performance Standards.
§ 27-1407
Outdoor Storage.
§ 27-1408
Landscaping and Screening.
§ 27-1409
Access and Traffic Control.
§ 27-1410
Interior Circulation.
§ 27-1411
On-Street and Off-Street Parking Requirements.
§ 27-1412
Off-Street Loading.
§ 27-1413
Sign Regulations.
§ 27-1414
Impact Studies.
§ 27-1415
Keeping of Animals.
§ 27-1416
Display for Sale of Motor Vehicles.
§ 27-1417
Outdoor Lighting.
Ch 27 Pt 15
SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS
§ 27-1501
Statement of Intent; Scope; Applicability.
§ 27-1502
Accessory Agricultural Commercial Uses or Agritourism.
§ 27-1503
Accessory Dwelling.
§ 27-1504
Adult Commercial Use.
§ 27-1505
Animal Shelter, Animal Hospital, Veterinary Office or Clinic, Kennel or Boarding Kennel.
§ 27-1506
Automobile Service or Gas Station.
§ 27-1507
Automobile and Machine Repair Shop or Garage.
§ 27-1508
Bed-and-Breakfast.
§ 27-1509
Campground.
§ 27-1510
Car Wash.
§ 27-1511
Cemetery, Columbaria, Mausoleum or Mortuary.
§ 27-1512
Church or Other Place of Worship.
§ 27-1513
Conversion of Agricultural Structures.
§ 27-1514
Day Care Center, Adult or Child.
§ 27-1515
Drive-Through Service Facilities.
§ 27-1516
Educational Use.
§ 27-1517
Heliport or Helipad.
§ 27-1518
Home Occupations.
§ 27-1519
Indoor or Outdoor Farmers Market or Flea Market.
§ 27-1520
Junkyard or Salvage Yard.
§ 27-1521
Landfill, Sanitary Landfill, or Solid Waste Disposal Facility.
§ 27-1522
Membership Club or Lodge.
§ 27-1523
Nursing Home, Convalescent Home, or Assisted-Living Residence.
§ 27-1524
Outdoor Recreation Use.
§ 27-1525
Restaurant, Fast Food.
§ 27-1526
Roadside Stand.
§ 27-1527
Short-Term Lodging Facilities.
§ 27-1528
Special Event Venue.
§ 27-1529
Temporary Event.
§ 27-1530
Temporary Structure or Use.
§ 27-1531
Terminal, Storage, Warehouse, or Transfer Facility.
§ 27-1532
Transitional Housing.
§ 27-1533
Transmission Pipelines and Associated Facilities.
§ 27-1534
Wireless Communication Facilities (WCFs).
Ch 27 Pt 16
NONCONFORMING USE REGULATIONS
§ 27-1601
Statement of Intent.
§ 27-1602
Applicability.
§ 27-1603
Continuation.
§ 27-1604
Nonconforming Use.
§ 27-1605
Nonconforming Structure.
§ 27-1606
Nonconforming Lot.
§ 27-1607
Nonconforming Sign.
§ 27-1608
Nonconforming Lighting.
Ch 27 Pt 17
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
§ 27-1701
Purpose and Applicability.
§ 27-1702
Duties of the Township Zoning Officer.
§ 27-1703
Zoning Permits.
§ 27-1704
Use and Occupancy Certificate.
§ 27-1705
Conditional Uses.
§ 27-1706
Notice of Violation.
§ 27-1707
Causes of Action.
§ 27-1708
Enforcement Remedies and Penalties.
§ 27-1709
Appeals.
§ 27-1710
Amendment.
§ 27-1711
Procedure to Obtain Preliminary Opinion from Township Zoning Officer.
§ 27-1712
Schedule of Fees.
Ch 27 Pt 18
ZONING HEARING BOARD
§ 27-1801
Jurisdiction, Establishment and Membership.
§ 27-1802
Procedure.
§ 27-1803
Appeals on Interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance or Map.
§ 27-1804
Special Exception Uses.
§ 27-1805
Variances.
§ 27-1806
Challenges to the Validity of the Zoning Ordinance or Map.
§ 27-1807
Burden of Proof; Conditions.
§ 27-1808
Mediation Option.
§ 27-1809
Stay of Proceedings.
§ 27-1810
Zoning Appeals to Court.
§ 27-1811
Procedure to Obtain Preliminary Opinion from Township Zoning Officer.
Ch 27 Pt 19
MOBILE HOME PARK REGULATIONS
§ 27-1901
Purpose.
§ 27-1902
Applicability.
§ 27-1903
Area and Bulk Regulations for Mobile Home Parks.
§ 27-1904
Water Supply.
§ 27-1905
Sanitary Sewage Disposal.
§ 27-1906
Service Buildings and Facilities.
§ 27-1907
Accessory Buildings.
§ 27-1908
Fuel Supply and Storage.
§ 27-1909
Electrical Distribution System.
§ 27-1910
Fire Protection.
§ 27-1911
Landscaping and Screening.
§ 27-1912
Solid Waste Collection and Disposal.
§ 27-1913
Permits and Inspections.
§ 27-1914
Maintenance.
§ 27-1915
Maintenance Bond.
§ 27-1916
Register.
Ch ZMA
Zoning Map Amendments
Table of Disposition of All Ordinances
Ch KO
Table to Disposition of All Ordinances
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Chapter 27
Zoning
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1 - Zoning Map
Part 1
PREAMBLE
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§ 27-101
Title and Short Title.
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§ 27-102
Applicability.
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§ 27-103
Purpose.
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§ 27-104
Community Development Objectives.
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§ 27-105
Conflict.
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§ 27-106
Repealer.
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§ 27-107
Validity and Severability.
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§ 27-108
Warning and Disclaimer.
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§ 27-109
Effective Date.
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Part 2
DEFINITIONS
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§ 27-201
General.
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§ 27-202
Definitions.
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Part 3
ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONING DISTRICTS
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§ 27-301
Classes of Zoning Districts.
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§ 27-302
Zoning Map.
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§ 27-303
Interpretation of Zoning District Boundaries.
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Part 4
AP - AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION DISTRICT
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§ 27-401
Purposes and Background for Agricultural Preservation.
chevron_right
§ 27-402
Use Regulations.
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§ 27-403
Area and Bulk Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 27-404
Subdivision/Development Options for Tracts of Record of 12 Acres or Greater as of August 7, 2010.
chevron_right
§ 27-405
Conditional Use Standards.
chevron_right
§ 27-406
Other Standards.
chevron_right
§ 27-407
Disclosure and Notice.
chevron_right
Part 5
LD - Low Density Residential District
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§ 27-501
Purpose.
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§ 27-502
Use Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 27-503
Area and Bulk Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 27-504
Other Standards.
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Part 6
MD - MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
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§ 27-601
Purpose.
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§ 27-602
Use Regulations.
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§ 27-603
Area and Bulk Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 27-604
Other Standards.
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Part 7
VMU - VILLAGE MIXED USE DISTRICT
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§ 27-701
Purpose.
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§ 27-702
Use Regulations.
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§ 27-703
Area and Bulk Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 27-704
Other Standards.
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Part 8
MUO - MIXED USE OVERLAY DISTRICT
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§ 27-801
Purpose.
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§ 27-802
Use Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 27-803
Area and Bulk Regulations.
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§ 27-804
Design Standards Specific to This District.
chevron_right
§ 27-805
Other Standards.
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Part 9
C - COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
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§ 27-901
Purpose.
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§ 27-902
Use Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 27-903
Area and Bulk Regulations.
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§ 27-904
Design Standards Specific to This District.
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§ 27-905
Other Standards.
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Part 10
I - INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
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§ 27-1001
Purpose.
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§ 27-1002
Use Regulations.
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§ 27-1003
Area and Bulk Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 27-1004
Other Standards.
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Part 11
FP OVERLAY - FLOODPLAIN AREA REGULATIONS
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§ 27-1101
Statutory Authorization.
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§ 27-1102
Statement of Intent.
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§ 27-1103
Applicability.
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§ 27-1104
Administration.
chevron_right
§ 27-1105
Variances.
chevron_right
§ 27-1106
Identification of Floodplain Areas.
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§ 27-1107
Technical Provisions.
chevron_right
§ 27-1108
Activities Requiring Special Permits.
chevron_right
§ 27-1109
Existing Structures in Identified Floodplain Areas.
chevron_right
§ 27-1110
Repeal and Savings Clauses.
chevron_right
Part 12
ALTERNATIVE AND RENEWABLE ENERGY
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§ 27-1201
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 27-1202
Geothermal Energy Systems.
chevron_right
§ 27-1203
Outdoor Wood-Fired Boilers.
chevron_right
§ 27-1204
Solar Energy Systems.
chevron_right
§ 27-1205
Wind Energy Systems.
chevron_right
§ 27-1206
Manure Digesters.
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§ 27-1207
Principal Alternative or Renewable Energy Systems.
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Part 13
NATURAL RESOURCES CONSERVATION
chevron_right
§ 27-1301
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 27-1302
Applicability of Conservation Provisions.
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§ 27-1303
Steep Slope Conservation.
chevron_right
§ 27-1304
Wetlands Conservation.
chevron_right
§ 27-1305
Riparian Buffer Conservation.
chevron_right
§ 27-1306
Conservation of Woodlands.
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§ 27-1307
Conservation of Heritage Trees.
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§ 27-1308
Timber Harvesting.
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Part 14
COMMON REGULATIONS
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§ 27-1401
Applicability.
chevron_right
§ 27-1402
Federal- and State-Owned Property.
chevron_right
§ 27-1403
Modifications to Area and Bulk Regulations.
chevron_right
§ 27-1404
Provision for Access and Utility Service.
chevron_right
§ 27-1405
Fences, Hedges and Walls.
chevron_right
§ 27-1406
Performance Standards.
chevron_right
§ 27-1407
Outdoor Storage.
chevron_right
§ 27-1408
Landscaping and Screening.
chevron_right
§ 27-1409
Access and Traffic Control.
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§ 27-1410
Interior Circulation.
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§ 27-1411
On-Street and Off-Street Parking Requirements.
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§ 27-1412
Off-Street Loading.
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§ 27-1413
Sign Regulations.
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§ 27-1414
Impact Studies.
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§ 27-1415
Keeping of Animals.
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§ 27-1416
Display for Sale of Motor Vehicles.
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§ 27-1417
Outdoor Lighting.
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Part 15
SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS
chevron_right
§ 27-1501
Statement of Intent; Scope; Applicability.
chevron_right
§ 27-1502
Accessory Agricultural Commercial Uses or Agritourism.
chevron_right
§ 27-1503
Accessory Dwelling.
chevron_right
§ 27-1504
Adult Commercial Use.
chevron_right
§ 27-1505
Animal Shelter, Animal Hospital, Veterinary Office or Clinic, Kennel or Boarding Kennel.
chevron_right
§ 27-1506
Automobile Service or Gas Station.
chevron_right
§ 27-1507
Automobile and Machine Repair Shop or Garage.
chevron_right
§ 27-1508
Bed-and-Breakfast.
chevron_right
§ 27-1509
Campground.
chevron_right
§ 27-1510
Car Wash.
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§ 27-1511
Cemetery, Columbaria, Mausoleum or Mortuary.
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§ 27-1512
Church or Other Place of Worship.
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§ 27-1513
Conversion of Agricultural Structures.
chevron_right
§ 27-1514
Day Care Center, Adult or Child.
chevron_right
§ 27-1515
Drive-Through Service Facilities.
chevron_right
§ 27-1516
Educational Use.
chevron_right
§ 27-1517
Heliport or Helipad.
chevron_right
§ 27-1518
Home Occupations.
chevron_right
§ 27-1519
Indoor or Outdoor Farmers Market or Flea Market.
chevron_right
§ 27-1520
Junkyard or Salvage Yard.
chevron_right
§ 27-1521
Landfill, Sanitary Landfill, or Solid Waste Disposal Facility.
chevron_right
§ 27-1522
Membership Club or Lodge.
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§ 27-1523
Nursing Home, Convalescent Home, or Assisted-Living Residence.
chevron_right
§ 27-1524
Outdoor Recreation Use.
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§ 27-1525
Restaurant, Fast Food.
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§ 27-1526
Roadside Stand.
chevron_right
§ 27-1527
Short-Term Lodging Facilities.
chevron_right
§ 27-1528
Special Event Venue.
chevron_right
§ 27-1529
Temporary Event.
chevron_right
§ 27-1530
Temporary Structure or Use.
chevron_right
§ 27-1531
Terminal, Storage, Warehouse, or Transfer Facility.
chevron_right
§ 27-1532
Transitional Housing.
chevron_right
§ 27-1533
Transmission Pipelines and Associated Facilities.
chevron_right
§ 27-1534
Wireless Communication Facilities (WCFs).
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Part 16
NONCONFORMING USE REGULATIONS
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§ 27-1601
Statement of Intent.
chevron_right
§ 27-1602
Applicability.
chevron_right
§ 27-1603
Continuation.
chevron_right
§ 27-1604
Nonconforming Use.
chevron_right
§ 27-1605
Nonconforming Structure.
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§ 27-1606
Nonconforming Lot.
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§ 27-1607
Nonconforming Sign.
chevron_right
§ 27-1608
Nonconforming Lighting.
chevron_right
Part 17
ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
chevron_right
§ 27-1701
Purpose and Applicability.
chevron_right
§ 27-1702
Duties of the Township Zoning Officer.
chevron_right
§ 27-1703
Zoning Permits.
chevron_right
§ 27-1704
Use and Occupancy Certificate.
chevron_right
§ 27-1705
Conditional Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-1706
Notice of Violation.
chevron_right
§ 27-1707
Causes of Action.
chevron_right
§ 27-1708
Enforcement Remedies and Penalties.
chevron_right
§ 27-1709
Appeals.
chevron_right
§ 27-1710
Amendment.
chevron_right
§ 27-1711
Procedure to Obtain Preliminary Opinion from Township Zoning Officer.
chevron_right
§ 27-1712
Schedule of Fees.
chevron_right
Part 18
ZONING HEARING BOARD
chevron_right
§ 27-1801
Jurisdiction, Establishment and Membership.
chevron_right
§ 27-1802
Procedure.
chevron_right
§ 27-1803
Appeals on Interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance or Map.
chevron_right
§ 27-1804
Special Exception Uses.
chevron_right
§ 27-1805
Variances.
chevron_right
§ 27-1806
Challenges to the Validity of the Zoning Ordinance or Map.
chevron_right
§ 27-1807
Burden of Proof; Conditions.
chevron_right
§ 27-1808
Mediation Option.
chevron_right
§ 27-1809
Stay of Proceedings.
chevron_right
§ 27-1810
Zoning Appeals to Court.
chevron_right
§ 27-1811
Procedure to Obtain Preliminary Opinion from Township Zoning Officer.
chevron_right
Part 19
MOBILE HOME PARK REGULATIONS
chevron_right
§ 27-1901
Purpose.
chevron_right
§ 27-1902
Applicability.
chevron_right
§ 27-1903
Area and Bulk Regulations for Mobile Home Parks.
chevron_right
§ 27-1904
Water Supply.
chevron_right
§ 27-1905
Sanitary Sewage Disposal.
chevron_right
§ 27-1906
Service Buildings and Facilities.
chevron_right
§ 27-1907
Accessory Buildings.
chevron_right
§ 27-1908
Fuel Supply and Storage.
chevron_right
§ 27-1909
Electrical Distribution System.
chevron_right
§ 27-1910
Fire Protection.
chevron_right
§ 27-1911
Landscaping and Screening.
chevron_right
§ 27-1912
Solid Waste Collection and Disposal.
chevron_right
§ 27-1913
Permits and Inspections.
chevron_right
§ 27-1914
Maintenance.
chevron_right
§ 27-1915
Maintenance Bond.
chevron_right
§ 27-1916
Register.
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