30 results for “accessory dwelling unit” · proposal
30 results for “accessory dwelling unit” · proposal
Kingston Borough's 2022 Zoning Ordinance is a comprehensive draft document prepared by professional planning consultants that establishes zoning regulations for the municipality in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. The ordinance covers general provisions, definitions, and general regulations including requirements for accessory structures, setbacks, fences, utilities, stormwater management, and zoning districts. The document spans 217 pages and includes detailed sections on compliance, land development approval, yard requirements, visibility standards, and special use regulations such as those for manufactured homes, recreational vehicles, and renewable energy systems.
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York Township adopted Ordinance 2012-12 on September 11, 2012, establishing the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance to govern land subdivision and development within the township. The ordinance was subsequently amended on October 28, 2013, via Ordinance 2013-7. The document outlines the ordinance's applicability, authority, purpose, and references to related township regulations including zoning, comprehensive planning, floodplain management, stormwater management, and utility standards.
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This document is a Conditional Zoning List from the City of Des Moines current as of January 31, 2025, containing zoning ordinances that reclassify properties. Two examples are included: Ordinance 16,425 (January 27, 2025) rezoning property at 2625 Cottage Grove Avenue from "N5" to Limited "N5-4" Neighborhood District with conditions requiring paved on-site parking and compliance with municipal code standards, and Ordinance 16,417 (January 13, 2025) rezoning property at 955 24th Street from "N5" to Limited "N5-2" Neighborhood District. The list has been maintained since December 16, 2019 and represents conditional zoning changes approved by the Des Moines City Council.
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This is a zoning ordinance document for South Annville Township in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, establishing comprehensive land use regulations through Chapter 27. The ordinance defines eleven zoning districts including Agricultural, Rural Residential, Low/Medium Density Residential, General and Highway Commercial, Industrial, and Floodplain districts, with detailed requirements for permitted uses, lot dimensions, building heights, parking, and yard setbacks for each district. The document serves as the regulatory framework governing land development, building compliance, and district boundary interpretation within the township.
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This document is an application form for Administrative Site Plan Review issued by Charter Township of Lansing, Michigan, establishing the procedures and fee structure for property development applications. The filing requirements include a $300 administrative review fee plus consultant fees based on actual township costs, with an escrow deposit of five times the review fee required if applicable. The form outlines required applicant information, property details, ownership documentation, and site specifications including parking, building area, landscaping, and open space requirements.
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This Honolulu City Council ordinance amends Chapter 21 of the Revised Ordinances of Honolulu 2021 to reorganize land use regulations by repealing the existing Article 5 on "Specific Use Development Standards" and replacing it with a new Article 5 on "Use Regulations." The new article establishes a framework identifying permissible land uses in various zoning districts through Table 21-5.1, requiring land use permits or director/council approval for certain uses, and providing a process for property owners to seek director approval for uses not explicitly listed in the table. The ordinance aims to update, consolidate, and clarify use provisions throughout the Land Use Ordinance while maintaining consistency in terminology and cross-references.
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This document is a table of contents and organizational outline for Chapter 27 of a zoning ordinance, dated May 18, 2011. It establishes the framework for the jurisdiction's zoning code, defining 15 parts covering short title and legislative intent, definitions, zoning districts (including residential, commercial, office, and industrial zones), and general provisions such as open space preservation, fencing, accessory uses, and design standards. The ordinance creates multiple residential district classifications (R-1, R-1-A, R-2, R-3, and mixed-use residential), as well as specialized districts for garden apartments, elderly housing, commercial, and office uses, each with specified use regulations, dimensional requirements, and parking standards.
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The City of Scranton's Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance (SALDO), effective April 1, 1996, establishes comprehensive regulations for subdivision and land development projects within the city. The ordinance covers general provisions, definitions, procedural requirements, fees, enforcement, and penalties, with a filing fee of $15.00. The document outlines requirements for sketch plans, preliminary plans, and final plans, along with appeals processes and modifications, structured across multiple articles to govern land development activities in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania.
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Penn Township, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania adopted a Zoning Ordinance in January 2021 that establishes the regulatory framework for land use and development within the township. The ordinance designates multiple zoning districts, including Conservation (CON) and Agricultural (A) districts, and outlines permitted uses, conditional uses, dimensional requirements, and procedures for amendments to the zoning map. The document provides comprehensive guidelines for community development objectives, a glossary of zoning terms, and establishes a Zoning Hearing Board to address uses not provided for in the ordinance.
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On February 24, 2020, the Plan Commission recommended denial of two ordinances (29-O-20 and 30-O-20) proposing creation of a new R5a General Residential zoning district and rezoning of approximately 85 parcels north of Emerson Street. The rezoning was intended to reduce height limits in the area to better align with existing lower-height residential buildings and prevent creation of nonconforming uses, though the area has been zoned for similar height and density since at least the 1960s. The matter was forwarded to City Council for introduction.
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The City of Scranton, Pennsylvania adopted zoning ordinance amendments on July 29, 2022, establishing floodplain management requirements under Chapter 445, Article V. The ordinance designates the City Planner as the Floodplain Administrator and requires permits for all construction and development within identified floodplain areas to promote public health, safety, and welfare while minimizing flood damage and reducing financial burdens on the community. The ordinance complies with federal and state floodplain management requirements but includes a liability disclaimer noting that the city assumes no responsibility for flood damages that occur outside designated floodplain areas or despite compliance with the ordinance.
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The City of Scranton's Planning Commission prepared a comprehensive 2023 zoning ordinance final draft to regulate land use and development within the city. The document, prepared by Environmental Planning & Design, LLC, establishes general provisions, definitions, district regulations, and overlay regulations organized across multiple articles covering zoning map designations, district boundaries, and community development objectives. The ordinance was developed under the direction of the Office of Community Development and approval of the City Planning Commission and City Council leadership.
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This is a zoning ordinance proposal for Dallas Township in Clinton County, Michigan, adopted in 2017. The document establishes the framework for land use regulation through defined zoning districts, including R-1 Residential and A Agricultural zones, along with comprehensive rules governing permitted uses, dimensional requirements, and site development standards. The ordinance was developed by the Dallas Township Board and Planning Commission and comprises 87 pages detailing definitions, district boundaries, and specific regulations for each zoning classification.
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"A Place to Grow" is a 2021 zoning resolution for Sylvania Township, Ohio, establishing comprehensive land use regulations and zoning districts. The document was adopted by the Board of Trustees and administered by the Zoning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals, with Daryl Graus serving as Planning & Zoning Manager. The resolution covers zoning district designations, permitted and conditional uses, development standards, planned unit development guidelines, and other regulatory provisions governing land use in the township.
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Ordinance #4-22/23 amends Chapter 27 (Zoning) of South Portland's Code of Ordinances to modify residential district regulations and add new definitions and permitted uses. Key changes include adding accessory dwelling units (ADUs) as a permitted use in the Rural Residential District and as a special exception in the same district, defining ADUs as independent residential units subordinate to single-family homes or multi-unit structures with up to three units, and permitting medium- and large-scale ground-mounted solar energy systems in rural areas. The ordinance also references adaptive reuse provisions and maintains the Rural Residential District's purpose of conserving open space at a density of one dwelling unit per two net residential acres.
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Penn Township's Board of Supervisors presented a comprehensive Zoning Ordinance for public hearing on January 10, 2022, establishing updated Chapter 27 regulations for Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The ordinance creates multiple zoning districts including Conservation, Agricultural, Suburban Residential, Village, Medium Density Residential, Mixed Use, Commercial, Limited Commercial, Quarry, Industrial, Commercial Light Industrial, and overlay districts for airport safety and natural resources. The document outlines detailed provisions covering district regulations, use permissions, setbacks, parking requirements, landscaping, signage, and performance standards to guide future development in Penn Township.
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The Zoning Hearing Board of Doylestown Township held a hearing on March 27, 2025, to consider an application by Albert and Jeanette DeRichemond to legalize an existing accessory family apartment in their single-family residence at 50 Poplar Lane. The applicants sought a special exception and a variance to permit the apartment to exceed the standard 25% size limit of usable floor area, as the apartment already existed when they purchased the property in 2000 and will be used to house a caregiver due to health concerns. The board found the applicants had proper standing and that the subject property, a 1.09-acre lot in the R-1 Residential Zoning District, met all legal notice requirements for the hearing.
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This is the Lower Chanceford Township Zoning Ordinance for York County, Pennsylvania, a comprehensive document establishing zoning regulations for the township. The ordinance is organized into multiple parts covering short title and purposes, zone establishment, use regulations across different districts (including Residential and Agricultural zones), and specific requirements for lot areas, building coverage, setbacks, and building heights. The document appears to be a standard municipal zoning code designed to govern land use and development within the township.
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The City of Scranton 2023 Zoning Ordinance Final Draft was prepared by the City Planning Commission and Environmental Planning & Design, LLC, establishing comprehensive zoning regulations for the city. The document outlines district designations, definitions, overlay regulations including access management and floodplain protections, and general provisions to guide land use and community development objectives. The ordinance was developed under the direction of the Office of Community Development and reviewed by city leadership including Mayor Paige G. Cognetti, City Council members, and the Planning Commission.
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The Zoning Hearing Board of Doylestown Township reviewed a redevelopment application (Docket Z-22-23) from Brixmor Property Group for the Barn Plaza shopping center at 1745 S. Easton Road, which proposes converting former theater and restaurant spaces into six restaurants, four retail shops, and one medical office, along with new signage. The applicant requested multiple variances and relief from zoning ordinance provisions regarding building placement, parking, impervious surface coverage, signage dimensions and height, pylon sign setbacks, and drive-through stacking. Hearings were conducted on December 18, 2023 and January 25, 2024, with the decision mailed on March 11, 2024.
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Union Township in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania adopted Zoning Ordinance No. 137 in 2008 to establish comprehensive land use regulations and zoning districts for the township. The ordinance includes detailed articles covering title and purpose, definitions, zoning maps and districts, and specific district regulations including an Open Space-Timberland Conservation (OSTC) District with designated permitted uses, minimum lot sizes, and yard requirements. The document serves as the framework for managing residential, commercial, and conservation land uses within the township.
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Dallas Township enacted a Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance on July 3, 2007, establishing comprehensive procedures and standards for land subdivision and development projects within the township. The ordinance covers general provisions, definitions, procedural requirements for sketch plans and preliminary/final plans, standards for minor subdivisions, and financial assurance mechanisms for infrastructure improvements. The document was prepared by John R. Varaly, AICP, and Michael J. Pasonick, Jr. & Associates, and addresses review processes involving Luzerne County, plan drafting standards, and enforcement through fees and penalties.
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This document is the table of contents and opening sections of Chapter 22, the Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance for Ambler Borough, effective May 18, 2011. The ordinance establishes the regulatory framework for subdivision and land development projects, covering plan submission requirements, improvement construction standards, financial security, fees, and enforcement procedures. The stated purpose is to protect public safety and health, guide orderly development consistent with the Borough's Comprehensive Plan, and ensure proper management of land use, infrastructure, and environmental resources.
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State College, Pennsylvania is developing a new comprehensive zoning ordinance in partnership with planning firm Clarion Associates to implement the borough's planning policies and priorities. As of March 5, 2026, both the Planning Commission and Borough Council have completed their initial reviews of the draft ordinance, which is now undergoing revisions for public release by early summer 2026. The public can submit comments on the draft ordinance via email, and the borough has scheduled multiple council meetings through February 2026 to review and discuss the zoning revisions.
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The Charter Township of York Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance No. 65) was adopted on December 9, 1997, and became effective January 1, 1998, with subsequent amendments through January 29, 2018. The ordinance governs land use and zoning regulations for York Charter Township in Washtenaw County, Michigan, and has been amended multiple times, including significant revisions in 2000 (Ordinance 79) affecting numerous sections and the addition of a Research Park District in 2001 (Ordinance 84). The document comprises 366 pages of zoning regulations and was duly adopted by the Township Board of Trustees with unanimous support from all voting members.
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