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  • 2022 ZONING ORDINANCE

    May 7, 2022

    ·Kingston, PA
    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 SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE Adopted 9/11/2012

    Sep 11, 2012

    ·York, PA
    Proposal

    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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  • BOROUGH OF AMBLER, MONTGOMERY COUNTY, PA ORDINANCE NUMBER _____

    Ambler, PA
    Proposal

    The Borough of Ambler created a new ordinance establishing residential resale occupancy permits and mandatory pre-transfer inspections for properties changing ownership within the borough. The ordinance requires sellers (or buyers if agreed) to obtain inspections of sewer laterals, electrical systems, curbs/sidewalks/alleys, backflow prevention, exterior property maintenance, and house numbers prior to closing. Specific exemptions apply, including transfers from builders to first-time owners, properties inspected within the previous 24 months, and laterals replaced within the past five years.

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  • TOWNSHIP AND SPECIAL TAX LEVIES Cl. 73 Act of Dec. 1 ...

    Carlisle, PA
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    This legislation amends Pennsylvania's Second Class Township Code to establish and clarify tax levy authorities for second-class townships. The amendments modify Section 3205 regarding township and special tax levies, allowing township boards of supervisors to levy taxes on real property for various purposes, including general township operations (up to fourteen mills, potentially increased to nineteen mills by court petition), highway lighting (five mills), public buildings (fifty percent of general tax rate), fire protection (three mills with provisions for employee compensation), fire hydrants (two mills), parks and recreation, and debt service. The act was passed on December 1, 2004, as House Bill 250 and represents updates to taxation authority originally established in 1933.

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  • Requests addl meeting be held at Borough of Pottstown,PA ...

    Pottstown, PA
    Proposal

    On November 26, 1984, the Pottstown Area Council of Governments requested that the Atomic Safety & Licensing Board hold an additional public hearing regarding Nuclear Regulatory Commission licensing of the Limerick Power Plant within the Borough of Pottstown. The request was made because a recently scheduled hearing had been moved from Pottstown to the more remote Limerick Power Station location, limiting accessibility for local residents who wanted to participate in the proceedings.

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  • COLLEGE TOWNSHIP CENTRE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ORDINANCE NO. O-23-03

    State College, PA
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  • Conditional Zoning List CITY OF DES MOINES ZONING ORDINANCE

    Des Moines, IA
    Proposal

    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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  • ZONING ORDINANCE THE TOWNSHIP OF SOUTH ANNVILLE LEBANON COUNTY,PA

    Lebanon, PA
    Proposal

    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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  • • BETHEL TOWNSHIP LEBANON COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA RESOLUTION NO. 010410

    Lebanon, PA
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    Bethel Township, Lebanon County adopted Resolution No. 010410 to establish an appeal form and fee structure for appeals from the township's Construction Code Official to the Uniform Construction Code Board of Appeals. The resolution sets filing fees of $500 for appeals requesting a written decision without a hearing and $1,000 for appeals requesting a hearing followed by a written decision, with fees payable directly to the township to cover administrative costs including public notice, court reporters, and appeal proceedings administration. The resolution includes a standardized appeal application form (Exhibit A) that requires applicants to provide basic information, the relevant building permit number, property address, and detailed grounds for appeal, including specific code sections in question.

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  • 27-1 CHAPTER 27 ZONING PART 1 SHORT TITLE

    Ambler, PA
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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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  • Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance(SALDO)

    Scranton, PA
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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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  • {01770258;v1} DOYLESTOWN TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. _____

    Doylestown, PA
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    Doylestown Township enacted Chapter 139 of its Code of Ordinances to regulate the distribution of non-recyclable single-use plastic bags by retail establishments within the township. The ordinance aims to reduce plastic bag use and associated environmental harms, including litter, wildlife harm, greenhouse gas emissions, and solid waste generation, while promoting reusable, compostable, and recyclable alternatives. The ordinance establishes requirements, exceptions, and enforcement procedures for retailers distributing plastic bags within the township.

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  • penn township cumberland county, pennsylvania zoning ...

    Lansford, PA
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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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  • NORTH LEBANON TOWNSHIP SUBDIVISION AND LAND DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE

    Lebanon, PA
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  • APPLICATION Reserved Sign for Persons with Disabilities

    Scranton, PA
    Proposal

    This is an application form from Scranton, Pennsylvania for obtaining a reserved parking sign for persons with disabilities. The form is available at no cost to individuals with valid disability or severely disabled veteran registration plates, placards, or decals, and allows them to reserve a public parking space. Applicants must have valid disability documentation, cannot have private parking available on their property, and issued signs are valid through December 31, 2028, with renewal required thereafter and notification mandated within 30 days of credential expiration or relocation.

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  • (a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (1) (2) (3) (a) (b) (4) A. (1) B. City of Scranton, PA

    Scranton, PA
    Proposal

    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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  • Current Zoning Ordinance

    Scranton, PA
    Proposal

    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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  • Fair Housing Resolution

    Pottsville, PA
    Proposal

    The City of Pottsville adopted a Fair Housing Resolution affirming its commitment to preventing housing discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, familial status, disability, age, ancestry, and use of guide or support animals, in compliance with the Federal Fair Housing Act and Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. The resolution requires the city to assist residents who believe they have experienced housing discrimination by directing them to file complaints with the local Fair Housing Officer, Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, or U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. The city commits to publicizing the resolution and fair housing information annually through local media, conducting at least one public fair housing activity per year, and using fair housing logos on housing program materials to educate the public about their rights and inform property owners and developers of their legal responsibilities.

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  • FILE OF THE COUNCIL NO. ____ 2025 AN ORDINANCE

    Scranton, PA
    Proposal

    The City of Scranton is amending its Zoning Ordinance to clarify and expand regulations related to hospitals and off-street parking. Key changes include broadening the definition of off-street parking to encompass public, fee-based, or customer-accommodation parking; expanding the allowable uses at hospitals to include medical research, training facilities, hospice, dental offices, nursing homes, and ambulatory surgery centers; and permitting off-site parking up to 400 feet away from the principal use if commonly owned. Additionally, the zoning map is being amended to reclassify two specific areas from Town-City Institutional to Civic zones, located near Mulberry Street and Linden Street respectively.

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  • ORDINANCE NO. 2022-1 STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ORDINANCE

    Hazleton, PA
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    The City of Hazleton adopted Ordinance No. 2022-1 on February 8, 2022, establishing a comprehensive Stormwater Management Ordinance that supersedes the previous 2007 ordinance. The ordinance addresses inadequate stormwater management from development, which increases runoff volumes, erosion, flooding risks, and water pollution, and establishes standards for stormwater management plans, site requirements, operation and maintenance responsibilities, fees, prohibited discharges, and enforcement mechanisms. The ordinance includes nine articles covering general provisions, definitions, management standards, permit requirements, operation and maintenance agreements, enforcement procedures, and supplementary appendices with technical worksheets and district maps.

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  • Zoning Ordinance – 2023

    Kingston, PA
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  • Zoning Hearing Board Application (with instructions)

    Bristol, PA
    Proposal

    This document provides procedures and instructions for submitting an application to the Bristol Borough Zoning Hearing Board in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. Key requirements include submitting eight complete application packets with all required documentation by noon on the Friday of the first week of each prior month to be considered for the board's monthly meeting (held the first Wednesday at 7:30 p.m.), obtaining necessary supporting documents such as property deeds and compliant plot/floor/elevation plans, and paying non-refundable filing fees of $500 for residential or $1,000 for commercial appeals. The document emphasizes that incomplete applications will not be accepted or scheduled, and applicants should seek legal counsel rather than rely on borough employees for guidance.

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  • AMBLER BOROUGH, MONTGOMERy COUNW, pA ORDINANCE NUMBER 1119

    Ambler, PA
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    Ordinance Number 1119 amends Ambler Borough's sign ordinance to establish a legal distinction between murals and signs, defining murals as artwork applied to building walls whose primary purpose is non-commercial speech expression. The ordinance modifies the definition of "Mural" in Chapter 27, Part 20 and establishes criteria for the Borough's zoning officer to determine whether wall artwork is a mural or commercial sign based on factors including business ownership, advertising content, and stated intent. Murals meeting the non-commercial speech standard are permitted under the new regulations, while artwork determined to be commercial signs remain prohibited on wall surfaces.

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  • Penn Township Zoning Ordinance - eCode360

    Lansford, PA
    Proposal

    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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  • 1 Borough of Carlisle ORDINANCE NO. _________

    Carlisle, PA
    Proposal

    The Borough of Carlisle enacted an ordinance establishing a new Human Relations Chapter (Chapter 83) to the Borough Code. The ordinance declares it public policy to ensure equal opportunities and treatment for all persons in employment, housing, commercial property, and public accommodations, regardless of race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, national origin, handicap, use of guide or support animals, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. The ordinance is framed as an exercise of the Borough's police power to protect public welfare and explicitly states it does not endorse any particular doctrine or religious belief, but rather guarantees fair and equal treatment under law.

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  • ZONING HEARING BOARD OF DOYLESTOWN TOWNSHIP

    Doylestown, PA
    Proposal

    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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  • LOWER CHANCEFORD TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE YORK COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA

    York, PA
    Proposal

    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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  • 1 BUILDING AND ZONING PERMITS RESIDENTIAL APPLICATION

    Hazleton, PA
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  • Completed Work

    Carlisle, PA
    Proposal

    On December 14, 2023, Carlisle Borough Council adopted an ordinance rezoning the former Frog, Switch & Manufacturing Company tract from General Industrial (I-1) to Urban Mixed Use (UM) zoning, with 85% community support shown in a public survey. The rezoning was accompanied by an approved resolution to update the Borough's Comprehensive Plan to reflect the mixed-use land use designation, which allows for residential, non-residential, and open space uses. Borough Council has also been implementing additional land use reform recommendations from a subcommittee, including reviews of parking requirements for dwellings and expanded shared parking provisions.

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  • City of Scranton 2023 Zoning Ordinance Final Draft

    Scranton, PA
    Proposal

    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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