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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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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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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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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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